We had the best salmon ever!!

I have to admit I'm really not a huge fish lover. Last night John and I cooked 1 large wild caught Alaskan Salmon on a cedar plank and it was phenomenal!!! I could eat Salmon cooked that way atleast once a week. We also made a huge salad. We were going to eat outside in front of the outdoor fireplace but it was 7:00 when we started and the Grammy's were on at 8:00. We usually don't let the TV dictate what we do but I love music! We usually like to keep the fireplace going longer than 1 hr. too. Maybe next weekend. John thinks he's found someone who has apple wood too, so maybe we can get some of that and light the fireplace next weekend! Sounds like a plan to me!

Everyone have a great day!

Today was another gorgeous, wonderful day!!

I cannot believe how beautiful, warm and wonderful the last 2 days have been!! I hate for Monday to come, but alas it will. John and I had such a wonderful weekend, I wish it could go on forever. Yesterday we went to see New In Town with our friends and then out for Italian afterwards. The movie was cute and funny. It felt good to really laugh out loud! Dinner was great too! This morning John had a meeting at Best Buy from 8-10:30. I cleaned the bathrooms, vacuumed, dusted and washed the hardwood floors while he was gone. We then went to Brixx's Pizza for lunch. I had their wonderful Fresh Mozarella Sandwich-yummy!! Our Open House was from 2-4. We went to an Open House in the neighborhood we want to buy in. I looked at the house on-line ahead of time and pretty much decided it was too small and it was. It was a cute house and had a nice little yard but there is one in that neighborhood that we really want. Some time this week we are going to look at it with the realtor. He lives in the same neighborhood, so that's really nice! I have already looked at a model just like the one we are going to see and I realy love it. It has a nice porch. John and I miss having a front porch you can sit on. I hope someone makes an offer on our house soon and we could then make an offer on that house! Keep your fingers crossed. 6 couples came to look at the house today and 4 are renting. That would be awesome!!



This is the house we would love to buy!

Everyone enjoy what is left of the day! Have a great evening!!

I recovered 2 outside chairs and made a bracelet!

With the Open House schedule for tomorrow I took a look around the back porch and patio and saw that my 2 screened porch chairs had terrible water stains on them. I had treated these cusions with scotchguard but not waterproofing. I'll know better next time! I had some fabric upstairs in my craft closet that was going to be cut up and put in a quilt, but I thought these chairs needed immediate attention. I covered both bottom, top and footstool cushions with the same material. I used safety pins on the back to hold them on to the cushions. Even though I sew, this was such a quick fix I couldn't resist! I thought they turned out really well!



This is the chair before. The other one looked just as bad. I should have brought the cushions in for the winter but forgot to. When I realized they were getting wet it was too late the water stains had already set.



This is the chair up close after I got it all done.


This is the first chair all done up! I was so happy with it I decided to move to the next chair!



This is a closeup of the fabric I used. These look like brand new chairs with a little color!



This is the other chair all done! I'm glad they turned out so great!



This is the bracelet I made for myself today! I think I'm going to add some more things on it, but here it is for now! I'm going to wear it tonight when I go out with our friends for dinner and a movie. I made my friend some earrings for her birthday, but I forgot to take a pic of them before I wrapped them!

Everyone have a great weekend!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!

I am so glad it's FRIDAY!!! This week has seemed exceptionally long to me. I have enough work to do but things just seemed to be dragging this week. Maybe because it's cold outside and you just don't want to go out. This weekend is suppose to be in the 60's here. I hope the weatherman is right. It was 22 degrees this morning but it's suppose to be in the 50's by the afternoon. This has been an very unusual Winter for the temps here in Charlotte. I am so ready for Spring. It is so pretty here in the Spring, not too hot, trees and flowers blooming, etc., etc. I know alot of you all over the country feel the same way and you are piled under snow, ice, etc., etc. I hope we all get our wish soon so we can enjoy the outdoors again!! Everyone have a great day!! SMILE IT'S FRIDAY!!

Don't you wish you were here!!

With all the snow parts of the country is having and just all around cold weather-don't you just wish you were here!!

We don't get that much snow here in Charlotte, but winter I think gets to everyone after awhile! We have had snow dustings twice this year and we have had some cold days compared to other years. John and I were remembering our trip to Antiqua last night and we couldn't believe it had been 8 years ago!! We had a wonderful time-8 days in sun, sand, warmth, relaxation on the beach, reading, reading and more reading! I read 7 books when I was there!!

Oh well I guess I better get doing my work, but it never hurts to dream!! Everyone have a great day!

SNOW in Charlotte again!

Well I can't believe we've had snow in Charlotte again! I have lived here for almost 5 years and this is the first year we have had snow. This is the second snow this year!! There really was only a heavy dusting here this time. You did have to watch out for black ice on the way into work today. I actually think it looks pretty! I know most of you are saying she is absolutely crazy because I know alot of you are just plain sick of it! This snow will probably be gone by tomorrow. It would be gone today but the temps dropped down to 19 degrees, so it will stick around a little longer. The schools here have closed, which I was really surprised about. They probably could have had a delayed opening, but chose to just close. Concord, NC had more snow and that is where Jenny and Kevin live. I haven't talked to her yet, but I do hope she is careful if she has to work today. I think she has off though.

Well everyone please indulge me with my love of the southern snow! Everyone stay warm, safe and happy today!!

What a great Super Bowl Game!

I have to admit football isn't usually my thing, but what a great game that was! Go Steelers! I loved watching the Boss too-he was awesome!! We are originally from NJ and John used to go to The Stone Pony where Bruce originally played with the E Street Band. He just never seems to slow down, I'm sure he is sore after each concert though!

Everyone have a great day! Happy Ground Hog Day!!