The year in Twitter continued

I left off with updating on our lives in October, so I'll pick up there.

October 2009
So, we went to Iowa for a wedding, and stopped in St. Louis on the way there and on the way back. Saw a Cardinals game! I didn't tweet much about the trip, b/c I fundamentally disagree with tweeting away while on vacation.

But there was this:

"Definitely just saw/met Prince Fielder at our hotel in St. Louis. Nice end to a great trip."

I also lamented how TLC is ruining families:

"Apparently TLC is where families go to self-destruct...the gosselins, the tuttles and now the roloffs."

We also saw Kings of Leon for the 6th time (yes, 6th) and it deserves two tweets:

"Frontier city!!! 6 shows without a b-side, but #kol is delivering tonight."

"I have seen more leggings and skinny jeans in one night than I ever thought humanly possible..."

Umm, can you say best Halloween costume ever?

"RT @meganhillphoto: Happy Halloween from the 3rd floor Tetris
girls! http://twitpic.com/nijx7"

November 2009

Label maker was revolutionary for a few days:

"I never knew a labelmaker could bring so much joy to my life. I love organizing. [Do not laugh at me]"

Thanksgiving, and I discovered a new recipe that was a hit:

"Finally sitting down for a bit. #Thanksgiving shopping done and key lime chess squares for Lampo potluck in the oven!"

Try the chess squares if you dare and have a
serious sweet tooth.

I didn't want to go a whole year

without blogging.

I promise things have happened since July 2009. We haven't just sat idle and done nothing, but I just really didn't have the follow-through to share anywhere besides Twitter.

Twitter gets all of my time and attention. I now think in 140 characters, and sometimes wonder if I could master speaking that way too. Do you think it's a problem?

So, to catch up anyone that might still be paying attention, I decided to go back through my Twitter posts to see what was interesting.

Umm, this might actually take more than one post, so maybe that will give me some accountability.

July 2009
So many tragedies, so early in the day...

• "Cut one finger with a butter knife, burned another one with straightener and just dropped my can of diet coke. Hello monday."

I tackled the hard topics...

• "how do you think tracy morgan is in real life?"

We went to a Sounds game and it was hot...

• "Working on our tans @nashvillesounds game. Its roasting out here folks, but a good time!"

August 2009

We had a real scare with Mazie...

• "What a day. Started with the dog eating raisins. Which according to all the people on google means she should have died. She's fine though."

Chattanooga...

• "Spent a very, very nice and relaxing weekend at http://stonefortinn.com/ in chattanooga. Great rooms and best scone I have ever tasted. Go."

September 2009

Duh. Football was back.

• "http://twitpic.com/gm534 - ALL of the Crenshaws are ready for Bulldog football!"

I was bitter about the heat...

• "Just saw on my calendar that tomorrow is the first day of fall! Let us celebrate with rain and stifling humidity."

I was also bitter about ESPN announcers during the LSU game...

• "According to announcers, lsu delayed plane 1 of the reasons we r hanging w/them. Not like they had to bike to starkville from baton rouge"
  

To be continued...

a few things I'm proud of

Three things I'm proud of:

I have (with the help of Jon at times) managed to keep this plant alive for over 3 months. This is a record for me. I always had plants in college. As in I always bought them and they always died, so I always had to go buy more.

The second thing is that we have given up bottled water. We went cold turkey back in early May, only to fall of the wagon once when we had guests in town and it was more convenient. I thought it might negatively affect my health, as I previously thought only bottled water was drinkable. However, I have enjoyed my filtered water as much or more than the bottles (insert drama) that are destroying the earth. We have cut our trash in half just by getting rid of bottles and we save approximately $15-20 a month. (I usually just use that extra to buy more diet coke).

I'm proud I didn't let the crazy ticket price keep me from seeing Eddie Vedder at the Ryman. It was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Ever. I don't have any pictures, because the older people who work the Ryman ain't joking when they say no pictures. However, a quick google search just showed me that we could sale our Hatch Show print for $150+.

Now that I've told you what I'm proud of can I give you a tip? Try Southwestern Ranch Baked Lays. I did on a casual mention from Peachy Perspective and they are delicious.

Sorry I let June completey pass by. I'm actually probably about to let this blog simmer for a while and work on another blog project that will be easier for me to update and more fun for people to read.

I'll keep you (as in my one reader) updated of the move.

Keep it classy.

may is already here?

Time is flying by way too fast to suit me right now. I mean, I think it's been like a week since I blogged only to come back and find that it has been almost a month.

Things that happened in April:

• I pretty much became obsessed with Twitter. Yes, I know that many of you think it is stupid or that it's a fleeting fad. But, give me something that can keep me updated on my friends, family, my sports and my music and then send it all directly to my Blackberry and you can consider me hooked.

• Easter :) We once again stayed in TN for Easter. Went to church on Saturday night and woke up to the sweet aroma of a pot roast on Sunday morning. I made my mom's corn casserole, which is one of Jon's favorites. It is super easy and delicious.

1 8.5 oz box Jiffy cornbread mix
1 15 oz can cream-style corn
1 15.25 oz can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 8 oz sour cream
1 egg
1 stick margarine, softened

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into greased 2 quart dish. Bake at 350 degreeds for 45-60 minutes.

• We went to Starkville for Super Bulldog Weekend and packed the weekend with just the right mix of fun and relaxation.
  

• My dad came to visit for a night and we finally got to take him to Noshville. He gave it his stamp of approval and was glad to get to eat there after hearing us talk about it ALL the time.

• Town Hall for Hope--Amazing national event that was something special to be part of as a team member and just as a person.

• I also redid our bedroom. It's still somewhat of a work in progress, but I'll be posting pictures soon.
  

This was technically in May, but we made this delicious Chicken & Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta this past weekend. I got it from my favorite magazine: Southern Living. Thanks to Donna for the gift subscription!

1 16 oz pkg. farfalle pasta
1 lb. chicken breast
4 Tbsp. olive oil
1 10 oz jar sundried tomato pesto
1/4 cup green onions
1 medium red bell pepper sliced into thin strips
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute in 2 Tbsp. hot oil until done. Saute onions in 2 Tbsp hot oil over medium heat for 1-2 minutes or until softened. Increase heat to medium-high and add bell pepper and saute for 5-6 minutes more. Stir in pesto. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat, stir in with pasta and chicken and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

coming up in May... Jonathan and I are kicking the habit of bottled water, but we're trying to decide the best and most efficient way to do that. Very exciting stuff people, don't miss out.