tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24477179526460930472024-03-18T12:57:50.587-07:00Buccaneers And Ball GownsBuccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.comBlogger246125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-32820647037374403922016-03-19T17:42:00.000-07:002016-04-07T20:45:58.428-07:00Style Musings: Boots and Shorts <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78L-lG0jjd6qIBa1GJveyOogN9iGiDqLB8lVfMOOOr-crB_Bxrz5tYO8Xq3F4CDqGso1tA-ZVfGsYcprBjafy0YVk1n-nXX8ZJWyI2HNHWaLfTtyJM8SH0Irms5llPeoAonnU1ZmXfRE/s1600/IMG_4238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi78L-lG0jjd6qIBa1GJveyOogN9iGiDqLB8lVfMOOOr-crB_Bxrz5tYO8Xq3F4CDqGso1tA-ZVfGsYcprBjafy0YVk1n-nXX8ZJWyI2HNHWaLfTtyJM8SH0Irms5llPeoAonnU1ZmXfRE/s320/IMG_4238.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(Don't worry Mom, it's parked!)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<center>
The other day I was hanging out over at my friend Kristen's house with her and her sister Erika. Erika mentioned to me that my blog post about shower beers changed her life (her words) and why did I not write in my blog more? Considering I thought no one read my blog at all, learning that I CHANGED HER LIFE and outlook on shower beers seemed like a good enough reason to try to write here more!<br />
<br />
I love clothes, but generally wouldn't classify myself as "stylish." However, my friends sometimes think I am (they are sweet), and I guess I do have sort of a random and eclectic personal style. So we decided maybe I should write a post that had something to do with that. I just happened to be wearing something that day that has in the past been a point of contention for me, so I figured why not tackle that as a first post in a new segment called Style Musings (not a great name I know, but I couldn't come up with anything better). And so, ladies and gentlemen, I give you: Boots and Shorts.<br />
<a name='more'></a>I live in Tucson, Arizona. A desert town that gets super hot in the summer and not very cold in the winter. A town that also is home to the University of Arizona, a place where many young ladies can be seen wearing outfits that, let's face it, I could never pull off. One outfit that can often bee seen consists of boots and shorts, a combination which I always kind of judged them for (sorry ladies).<br />
<br />
"Why, if it is warm enough to be wearing tiny shorts, would you also want to wear big ol' boots?!" were my thoughts. Well, let me tell you, I no longer think it is the craziest idea in the world. You see, I got these super awesome moccasin boots at Buffalo Exchange and basically am wearing them any chance I get. And since it is basically Spring and in the 80s here I really wanted to wear shorts, but ALSO (and this is the most important factor) because it is in the 80s and not yet in the 100s, wearing tallish boots without dying is still actually possible. And so I suddenly understood the conditions and desire that bring such an outfit about. It was downright comfortable and I got to wear my fringy boots!</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
I still don't think I will ever understand UGGs and booty shorts when it is 110 degrees outside, but to each his own I guess.</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
(Photo notes: Because I was actually wearing this outfit when we came up with the idea for the posts, we decided that we should probably take some photos. I can apparently never be a model because I have a very hard time acting serious or keeping a straight face! As you can see below. Also, I am not bad ass at all and much too scared to ride on a motorcycle. So sitting on a parked one is about as close as I am going to get!)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5bBCyq622_iyw-ELthRninUlGER3cYu0tjLzKTvrFCKM_QuNvAsOeO7V3SvqDrt3EfcmZxxXDw-NHq782Nt5U5hL9YFHKGe5HZOPtidoajCbNyr-A3gJNVCJVoDdB02qPr6TksdH5OU/s1600/IMG_4243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje5bBCyq622_iyw-ELthRninUlGER3cYu0tjLzKTvrFCKM_QuNvAsOeO7V3SvqDrt3EfcmZxxXDw-NHq782Nt5U5hL9YFHKGe5HZOPtidoajCbNyr-A3gJNVCJVoDdB02qPr6TksdH5OU/s320/IMG_4243.JPG" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-34098333767644571492016-02-18T19:40:00.001-08:002016-02-18T19:40:37.285-08:00New Pup!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIhR7oTqacg6hJ2anU3CYbFcNONEf5Q0aGA_knqnc7_BNt87ydFx_5VahZ5yNP7oSPfwfrMs4s1lA81eXrAFuAag-XaA1WMYT-f0iNVt0InfEIyCTuOIa0yF1ro0rWGMMQ490mLfeuVI/s1600/504B15E3-41F1-4A71-ABE6-2DAF3B22B43C+%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZIhR7oTqacg6hJ2anU3CYbFcNONEf5Q0aGA_knqnc7_BNt87ydFx_5VahZ5yNP7oSPfwfrMs4s1lA81eXrAFuAag-XaA1WMYT-f0iNVt0InfEIyCTuOIa0yF1ro0rWGMMQ490mLfeuVI/s320/504B15E3-41F1-4A71-ABE6-2DAF3B22B43C+%25281%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Well, we have a new pup! I was hoping to adopt from the corgi rescue, but they didn't have any dogs that were right for us for some time and when I randomly saw this guy who was available through another rescue I had that feeling. You know the one, where your gut just tells you that something is right? Anyway we moved forward with adopting him and are now the proud forever home of Dallas!<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
He is seriously the biggest sweetheart ever. He shows no signs of aggression even when other dogs, or our cat who is old and cranky, are aggressive towards him. He is just a big doofus who wants to play with everyone. This gets him into some trouble with LC (the aforementioned cat) because no matter how many times he gets swiped on the nose he can't seem to understand why she doesn't want to play with him, and keeps coming back for more. They have already settled down around each other a lot though, and it has only been a couple of weeks. So things are actually progressing better than I had hoped.<br />
<br />
Once he gets in a little better shape (he has been a little chubby in the past), I am hoping to take him on hikes and all manner of adventures! Right now we are working up to it with walks around the neighborhood. You can follow what he is getting up to over on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buccaneersnballgowns/">Instagram</a> with the hashtag #dallasdogadventures<br />
<br />
I still hope to get another corgi sometime in the future, but for now Dallas is filling our hearts!<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-81516633929670029622015-10-20T02:58:00.000-07:002015-10-20T02:58:41.803-07:00Sad Things And Happy Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwMeBwAI7K8T1Y_QrBjKfm6u3i9aXzrg0ALkfYR4ySdt8kDW9dZoX6EvzL_NLQcIBLS8jTzvxCDP0h4obm0lN9aESjTU8hDmQvZKKGGoa1zwgUFgxuBG6GmGXkk1aHK1RYu5CNDhidqo/s1600/IMG_1426.GIF" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwMeBwAI7K8T1Y_QrBjKfm6u3i9aXzrg0ALkfYR4ySdt8kDW9dZoX6EvzL_NLQcIBLS8jTzvxCDP0h4obm0lN9aESjTU8hDmQvZKKGGoa1zwgUFgxuBG6GmGXkk1aHK1RYu5CNDhidqo/s1600/IMG_1426.GIF" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
There has been a lot of change around here lately and possibly more to come. But let's talk about the sad things first, you know to get it over quickly, like pulling off a bandaid.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
Our poor sweet lemon dog Mal, how do they put it? Crossed the rainbow bridge about a month ago. He seemed sick so we took him to the emergency clinic, and I won't go into detail, but basically he had a very aggressive cancer that was in his heart and lungs and we had to make the tough call. We go to take him home for about a week between when we found out and his last day, so at least we got to spoil him and give him lots of hugs, but he wasn't that old and we were pretty much devastated. Well, still are. That is why I included this goofy gif I made for no reason when I was playing with a new app, because I am starting to tear up just writing this and I think including a photo of Mal looking sad (which is how he looks in most photos) would put me over the edge. We love you Captain Malcolm Reynolds, you will always be our big damn hero.<br />
<br />
Okay quick, on to the happy stuff. We are fully moved into our new place and we love it! It still needs a bit of decorating and organizing, but we are super happy with it and I will hopefully have some photos to share soon.<br />
<br />
Our podcast hasn't launched yet, but it is coming along and thanks to our friend Michael Miller and his company <a href="http://helixdsgn.com/">HelixDSGN</a>, we are starting to have a kick ass website. You can check it out <a href="http://nerdbuild.com/">HERE</a>. It is not at all complete yet, but since basically only my family and maybe some friends will likely be reading this, I would be happy to hear any feedback you might have!<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-91593637818346441972015-09-01T02:03:00.000-07:002015-09-01T02:03:27.414-07:00This Is My Jam: This Is Not My Jam Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVwYSsKvofzUmct1X8v9z0PqdJcSa4xOH30Z-4HI0_Kkq48J6F_qhlUo42vBOjwlEO0uFe_DCOKjLjO1yX_YH3WpfYputsHl_865Ks7b8jNm3VfT5dwWrjwrFPC7v4PYpF-P9VSIldeM/s1600/IMG_0697.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSVwYSsKvofzUmct1X8v9z0PqdJcSa4xOH30Z-4HI0_Kkq48J6F_qhlUo42vBOjwlEO0uFe_DCOKjLjO1yX_YH3WpfYputsHl_865Ks7b8jNm3VfT5dwWrjwrFPC7v4PYpF-P9VSIldeM/s320/IMG_0697.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
So, do you know what is NOT my jam? Moving. I mean, it is the worst am I right?<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
After only living in our current house for a year and a half, the owner has decided that he wants to sell it, so we have to move out. The upside? We found a new place already and it is SUPER cute. The downside? MOVING. IS. THE. WORST.<br />
<br />
So hopefully after all the pain-in-the-ass part is over and we get settled in, I will be able to post some pictures of our adorable new house (the photo above is at our current house). So stay tuned for that, and also if you are in the market for anything at all, we are majorly downsizing and have to get rid of pretty much everything anyone might be wanting!<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-44583437207146765742015-08-17T18:56:00.000-07:002015-08-17T18:56:11.893-07:00Where Am I, Where Are We?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjwc_sYwdMTUDXXII_9EPVnUsdLecNrM5-1AhbbOj7GPUkVEC2fNSZevF2zEp_oPFw4IArKpK2OszeI5muEKWBs4w1Ntay6cWufKTIjxbC9WtfgnLc5FAq0A-3gJd4B0917vOEKrpveo/s1600/IMG_0753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbjwc_sYwdMTUDXXII_9EPVnUsdLecNrM5-1AhbbOj7GPUkVEC2fNSZevF2zEp_oPFw4IArKpK2OszeI5muEKWBs4w1Ntay6cWufKTIjxbC9WtfgnLc5FAq0A-3gJd4B0917vOEKrpveo/s320/IMG_0753.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
Well it has been a really long time since I have posted (as usual), but I wanted to stop in because if I wait much longer I would have to say that it had been a year! Not writing for a whole year is ridiculous.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
So quick update, both Mister B and I got new jobs, at Borderlands Brewing Co. and the University of Arizona Library respectively. We are both much happier now so that is a YAY.<br />
<br />
I am currently on a leave of absence from roller derby since I work late hours at my new job and can't make it to practices or games.<br />
<br />
Mal and LC are both doing fine. Mal can be seen above in his first experience with a swimming pool. So cute.<br />
<br />
Oh, I caved and got an iphone, so I am now a sheep, but can at least finally take decent phone pictures! So naturally I also immediately caved and set up and Instagram account. You can check it out <a href="https://instagram.com/buccaneersnballgowns/">HERE</a> if you are so inclined. I am much better at remembering to post there than I am here.<br />
<br />
Mister B and I are starting a podcast, I am sure there will be more details about that later.<br />
<br />
Hope everyone out there is doing well.<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-58781311249026119172014-10-25T11:19:00.000-07:002014-10-25T11:19:38.842-07:00A Fanciful Halloween Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohZKRhrsglkDnwJdqtraSnEDSsgSvEvHM8Q_d0UzCyAUN3fB8KDDoHG-2rCUTZwxC3cWeMugOH-nK-xrKs1fRRT0qBieKn8jz0NcaFOtJ3U1bIArmAdZ5cxb7pXbYGWJ-3j4RcOFzmsI/s1600/Halloween+13.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohZKRhrsglkDnwJdqtraSnEDSsgSvEvHM8Q_d0UzCyAUN3fB8KDDoHG-2rCUTZwxC3cWeMugOH-nK-xrKs1fRRT0qBieKn8jz0NcaFOtJ3U1bIArmAdZ5cxb7pXbYGWJ-3j4RcOFzmsI/s1600/Halloween+13.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
Well here we are, the annual Halloween party hosted by <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2014/10/halloween-party-2014.html">A Fanciful Twist</a>.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>It seems like just yesterday was the Mad Tea Party, and now, as then, I have been too busy to whip up much. Same ol' Halloween decorations at a new house. Even so, I hope you enjoy some of these vignettes.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7gLYQXAJj39Ey6zJJ3qqb50GzpV3ChFSwB6OhE1L5scGIqGARJd-1mAYN4gSsLDvwssQ4-Ts1VuxzYdq485NhAbaLmDDTJbgmNmtsu7XOy6bwHXyfqEa1NXIF6yUN3IJCIvbFhdauqg/s1600/Halloween+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_7gLYQXAJj39Ey6zJJ3qqb50GzpV3ChFSwB6OhE1L5scGIqGARJd-1mAYN4gSsLDvwssQ4-Ts1VuxzYdq485NhAbaLmDDTJbgmNmtsu7XOy6bwHXyfqEa1NXIF6yUN3IJCIvbFhdauqg/s1600/Halloween+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjtcCDbM6wRBuL5rNpCiQgE2iszZnmKziaFmy0DRnCTNKK5bNA4SHizhR193qqF9f2jT4c94t-dg3aE3PVh6P-pNz43UGnOXIlty10zRO5rxKRIqWEhEnTA9o9bX-3hplYCy-U8qMa74/s1600/Halloween+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwjtcCDbM6wRBuL5rNpCiQgE2iszZnmKziaFmy0DRnCTNKK5bNA4SHizhR193qqF9f2jT4c94t-dg3aE3PVh6P-pNz43UGnOXIlty10zRO5rxKRIqWEhEnTA9o9bX-3hplYCy-U8qMa74/s1600/Halloween+2.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1__CueO-TvWiJehdGG4QCFvOobOVTa-e0i5FHJypKvpL-UumNWpUS8JYnIkLq3-OVwR8aYYMgyi3IN7A4ik3BMlDnyooRTJZ1BYtwMyyGAiHJyEcXW2e6u8P_qV7MTkB9BV_IYlQ2qCA/s1600/Halloween+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1__CueO-TvWiJehdGG4QCFvOobOVTa-e0i5FHJypKvpL-UumNWpUS8JYnIkLq3-OVwR8aYYMgyi3IN7A4ik3BMlDnyooRTJZ1BYtwMyyGAiHJyEcXW2e6u8P_qV7MTkB9BV_IYlQ2qCA/s1600/Halloween+3.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7W1GtCVNIJFDdXJhWdmQgJU2rlmYFwIk_LytdnYEJKC7IppwTVrgHEDDKIOsaKsy0BPS6Qk6WS-vsiHnzXa86BGQ6nmhxe2bZEptWd9ne2Utj2eqDi31VW16qaa8g6fy2dWXjIlu4Tc/s1600/Halloween+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7W1GtCVNIJFDdXJhWdmQgJU2rlmYFwIk_LytdnYEJKC7IppwTVrgHEDDKIOsaKsy0BPS6Qk6WS-vsiHnzXa86BGQ6nmhxe2bZEptWd9ne2Utj2eqDi31VW16qaa8g6fy2dWXjIlu4Tc/s1600/Halloween+4.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5PxsEgFdakWYBG-pxeZ95V_ND2oFtH0wA4bvGMsOiK4RgPXS816IZrUYstcI1sfhqSRDPEIKOIOifWi4DRdajD4anHYKMVdI9OQ40HERfQK4kLSYlM0SPdSOy_US4ZxgbgU8y7gbLuI/s1600/Halloween+5.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5PxsEgFdakWYBG-pxeZ95V_ND2oFtH0wA4bvGMsOiK4RgPXS816IZrUYstcI1sfhqSRDPEIKOIOifWi4DRdajD4anHYKMVdI9OQ40HERfQK4kLSYlM0SPdSOy_US4ZxgbgU8y7gbLuI/s1600/Halloween+5.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAazrE8orvhe9ZBWT0ljigyA67Wo3v0hm_hzTUpI2V2lMCuORtWDppdGYah3jHYmOSb6nBlL4gQtvNnewJ7RTcidchhZvXICR0V03EUQ9QiZb_Nio4F26vMgA2iJ8qPtC_diR6Mo7q8CE/s1600/Halloween+6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAazrE8orvhe9ZBWT0ljigyA67Wo3v0hm_hzTUpI2V2lMCuORtWDppdGYah3jHYmOSb6nBlL4gQtvNnewJ7RTcidchhZvXICR0V03EUQ9QiZb_Nio4F26vMgA2iJ8qPtC_diR6Mo7q8CE/s1600/Halloween+6.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGm4JfE8sTcwcJqpt9a6reWgrc6Zc_yKIRxj-QKBL7AUQoZKQ4rzhOJ7REoVwG2GLxMypjhyP52FZr1kmk9KtiH2ytRpBNb6G9jvJ5j3OXmhHoB1xl9qPC_Y8ZYsm-aBbDpHedgp7yudE/s1600/Halloween+7.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGm4JfE8sTcwcJqpt9a6reWgrc6Zc_yKIRxj-QKBL7AUQoZKQ4rzhOJ7REoVwG2GLxMypjhyP52FZr1kmk9KtiH2ytRpBNb6G9jvJ5j3OXmhHoB1xl9qPC_Y8ZYsm-aBbDpHedgp7yudE/s1600/Halloween+7.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjbEuBFEokYvg-0nshLX8wzb_uPhXtHxuWU5SbJHrHWoC6KDdZhAKZiEH2arAAeuSHkdF8uCn-Yhm1Mu-sD65csZ4KzL1raNngLqOJtHAeCsECb9-g26srzWC0A0w2DO4SmfsAkIIVSQ/s1600/Halloween+8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkjbEuBFEokYvg-0nshLX8wzb_uPhXtHxuWU5SbJHrHWoC6KDdZhAKZiEH2arAAeuSHkdF8uCn-Yhm1Mu-sD65csZ4KzL1raNngLqOJtHAeCsECb9-g26srzWC0A0w2DO4SmfsAkIIVSQ/s1600/Halloween+8.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-XTy-D_dB54aYVj3NBJs7CpEe0LZ-6Q4Ykr8rfV6oqsSX5lki3xmjla-3A_bkKJbQrrznU5smxyJygboFgOsrwYFPuoHJLB_S_ERtLy_L73D_S-Dznj_rct22FM4jv3hK8bL9Pb9SHM/s1600/Halloween+9.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-XTy-D_dB54aYVj3NBJs7CpEe0LZ-6Q4Ykr8rfV6oqsSX5lki3xmjla-3A_bkKJbQrrznU5smxyJygboFgOsrwYFPuoHJLB_S_ERtLy_L73D_S-Dznj_rct22FM4jv3hK8bL9Pb9SHM/s1600/Halloween+9.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6efKd7y8nC1iKcXn3wAGgwPoCgjK2yoNVMTgniXEDQT9wVIehyzpcVG7YpE__Uo0GRDC2tr6viA5AWg5Oyt95Ek88F3v7ULywCBYqnEyrUyGZyuhrUOm_EY1Batrv3d2J8hFDC_8gZAI/s1600/Halloween+10.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6efKd7y8nC1iKcXn3wAGgwPoCgjK2yoNVMTgniXEDQT9wVIehyzpcVG7YpE__Uo0GRDC2tr6viA5AWg5Oyt95Ek88F3v7ULywCBYqnEyrUyGZyuhrUOm_EY1Batrv3d2J8hFDC_8gZAI/s1600/Halloween+10.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30E9e6esrYZfiRgSuPj0t5TIVKmZaX253y2CKYgjCQt8N1yJS-ds2UDCwjLf24xT_jFJq6aKtdCAYC5XJID3F9w-mifFZQjqkt2uS8AjtJKa9mk5G9Lf4rUhd4P6V7oQvhZEICWDRdXQ/s1600/Halloween+11.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30E9e6esrYZfiRgSuPj0t5TIVKmZaX253y2CKYgjCQt8N1yJS-ds2UDCwjLf24xT_jFJq6aKtdCAYC5XJID3F9w-mifFZQjqkt2uS8AjtJKa9mk5G9Lf4rUhd4P6V7oQvhZEICWDRdXQ/s1600/Halloween+11.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAEdmF9nmZq_2ubaOyd9zoAE1anMDw4n0dgBkawfktCE-d2P0aXqyJ5Fbzvt74i5jyBJAKDiun0cBgNZeEyBCSShaFkW-fKrLozRX15KIfdbn8BRKhC9dC5f9gvs0V2Z6zEuE8A-Vv0o/s1600/Halloween+12.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWAEdmF9nmZq_2ubaOyd9zoAE1anMDw4n0dgBkawfktCE-d2P0aXqyJ5Fbzvt74i5jyBJAKDiun0cBgNZeEyBCSShaFkW-fKrLozRX15KIfdbn8BRKhC9dC5f9gvs0V2Z6zEuE8A-Vv0o/s1600/Halloween+12.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
I hope you enjoyed a glimpse into my Halloween. As an extra little something Mister B. does this thing every year (well this is the second year) where he watches a scary or some how appropriate for Halloween movie every day. Sometimes two! Here is a peek at what he has been up to this year. It is a couple days behind because he usually updates it every few days.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnH_bRyFASuCw05JDztrX7TWe94cXdZYlH6p1RRwlS2WDRJMP5dIv6E_J6_QFCfk-Iu-ZMMyrhCGSd1QZCVWg0Sacx2uOX9F0gBh755wOqQYmRvtE-okfIDCGbSD9ngU6OMvA5G8WAh0/s1600/Halloween+14.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwnH_bRyFASuCw05JDztrX7TWe94cXdZYlH6p1RRwlS2WDRJMP5dIv6E_J6_QFCfk-Iu-ZMMyrhCGSd1QZCVWg0Sacx2uOX9F0gBh755wOqQYmRvtE-okfIDCGbSD9ngU6OMvA5G8WAh0/s1600/Halloween+14.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
For comparison here is the board from last year! I usually manage to watch some of the movies with him, but not all of them because of roller derby practice and other things that happen in the evening.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogVR_Mt3AUkoVTXg_2uo_9FRPLoY6SgQUwz-8D7S2F2w5DnsnCLtHxNGzjavMvlVzwa0zIElEAkPyxPghC3JtWq-aGW2WeqPcdax7hNHBlNkgGGVhnT7UTOrEq6U166COvYGxkVgZFZ8/s1600/11-11-13+020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogVR_Mt3AUkoVTXg_2uo_9FRPLoY6SgQUwz-8D7S2F2w5DnsnCLtHxNGzjavMvlVzwa0zIElEAkPyxPghC3JtWq-aGW2WeqPcdax7hNHBlNkgGGVhnT7UTOrEq6U166COvYGxkVgZFZ8/s1600/11-11-13+020.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Well that is all, thanks for stopping by! Head on over to <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2014/10/halloween-party-2014.html">A Fanciful Twist</a> to check out her always amazing Halloween party and for the links of other partiers. I hope you have a spooktacular Halloween!<br />
<center>
<br />
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-35690236189266602662014-09-29T22:07:00.002-07:002014-09-29T22:08:16.385-07:00Oktoberfest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9wEiVfANMzpnR4ZR-9RxPa2dslCxLk51B5SrIeBqwSPlUJxuvw1JLLo1ACj1_dp6hIiZK-jkJ4i5pFtij4_B3my5iEuVhRmqlgHC9mUu9l_k7fjFvedzIOgAU3fe5UAxDx2fEuoY7gM/s1600/IMG_20140928_115320_967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim9wEiVfANMzpnR4ZR-9RxPa2dslCxLk51B5SrIeBqwSPlUJxuvw1JLLo1ACj1_dp6hIiZK-jkJ4i5pFtij4_B3my5iEuVhRmqlgHC9mUu9l_k7fjFvedzIOgAU3fe5UAxDx2fEuoY7gM/s1600/IMG_20140928_115320_967.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
This weekend I went to the annual Oktoberfest up on Mt. Lemmon. It was cloudy, and foggy, and downright chilly. Oh hallelujah! Finally a taste of real fall and some photos of my own to add to the Pinterest board in the last post.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PGMQkO5NooU_eZ1lpl71FzWIvVIe0HSrYwuqcJbQQwnM7K0mQUhyrEb68rbwofckWUROw1mg2rV0Jtls-n7bwzwfGveg5rwnR-JkzEO6siPak9o6LLuBzg9Qc305a09A5Uv-CsM4Lrc/s1600/IMG_20140928_115111_873.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1PGMQkO5NooU_eZ1lpl71FzWIvVIe0HSrYwuqcJbQQwnM7K0mQUhyrEb68rbwofckWUROw1mg2rV0Jtls-n7bwzwfGveg5rwnR-JkzEO6siPak9o6LLuBzg9Qc305a09A5Uv-CsM4Lrc/s1600/IMG_20140928_115111_873.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuYgJ1cAJ27CeN7sMLpA2cVOUg2q9OB-aljGJcHZHRuyjIoRKeKTHbLluXBdnlfNBpJQzeq0nn9FQ1H-dCtvqWSMsCx2kMNMWNnMvN_zwBGhc92HOUFgUhi-xrmYzA8u6MoQsJVBttvg/s1600/IMG_20140928_112937_625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuYgJ1cAJ27CeN7sMLpA2cVOUg2q9OB-aljGJcHZHRuyjIoRKeKTHbLluXBdnlfNBpJQzeq0nn9FQ1H-dCtvqWSMsCx2kMNMWNnMvN_zwBGhc92HOUFgUhi-xrmYzA8u6MoQsJVBttvg/s1600/IMG_20140928_112937_625.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0C4KcseOKbeTYVD1hqC-sbgOE4WPLP1WkDkzwQsBsz7846Rm79sicoaX3Pd1nzcZHRQyDi9Vj0qIqxurPy2BtQXK5kaIOO8oBC9kTHsqBdqAAx9HYxJf-clUXoSzig60_A7RmjD9zq1A/s1600/IMG_20140928_115514_566.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0C4KcseOKbeTYVD1hqC-sbgOE4WPLP1WkDkzwQsBsz7846Rm79sicoaX3Pd1nzcZHRQyDi9Vj0qIqxurPy2BtQXK5kaIOO8oBC9kTHsqBdqAAx9HYxJf-clUXoSzig60_A7RmjD9zq1A/s1600/IMG_20140928_115514_566.jpg" height="320" width="180" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV9GUbNzIGr8XuJQxyNTwfldKkZ1tU4UNxENuaWa3XlD4aTdW397gSeHsH7fjvTVHpb3OYEPWdFxwSbBIoCvR9WhF6rwWDkz3I9S9LtLJsjx9tNk-gMVabTUXNi0nIh7fPUCvnn5UQpg/s1600/IMG_20140928_120204_662.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilV9GUbNzIGr8XuJQxyNTwfldKkZ1tU4UNxENuaWa3XlD4aTdW397gSeHsH7fjvTVHpb3OYEPWdFxwSbBIoCvR9WhF6rwWDkz3I9S9LtLJsjx9tNk-gMVabTUXNi0nIh7fPUCvnn5UQpg/s1600/IMG_20140928_120204_662.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-2972031157508310282014-09-23T21:43:00.001-07:002014-09-23T21:45:42.597-07:00Woodsmoke Over Misty Mountains<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2f2WnKha7u2BII34qOsUt0ioXUdldPaZhGZFtNgQItyKxlDaCv_UA4LiIWr-Z7mLAyqkroFX9CV4Rs731XGmVvR3-4jUsyrjRD3aEM0n0Q8Nlq0st_cl6HSHDQ3pdnPn8aK7GvIbm158/s1600/9-23-14+089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2f2WnKha7u2BII34qOsUt0ioXUdldPaZhGZFtNgQItyKxlDaCv_UA4LiIWr-Z7mLAyqkroFX9CV4Rs731XGmVvR3-4jUsyrjRD3aEM0n0Q8Nlq0st_cl6HSHDQ3pdnPn8aK7GvIbm158/s1600/9-23-14+089.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<i style="text-align: center;"> {Harvest Moon}</i><br />
<br />
Well here we are, the first day of Autumn. Not that you would know it here in Tucson where it is still in the 90s. Lately (okay, so almost the whole summer actually) I have been quite homesick. I yearn for forests and mountains, rain and the sea. Oh Oregon, how I miss thee. But being trapped in the desert all I can do is turn up the AC and dream of cooler days.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>So what does one do when one dreams of a thing beyond reach? Why, make a Pinterest board of course! A board dedicated to that feeling I just can't get in the desert. Not just fall (I already have a board for that), but crisp air in the mountains, firelight, and the scent of wood smoke on the breeze. If you would like to share all the feels you can check it out <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/cuppatea/woodsmoke-over-misty-mountains/">HERE</a>.<br />
<br />
Here are a few other things that I am either currently enjoying, or coveting to help get in the fall spirit.
<br />
<br />
A <a href="https://catbirdnyc.com/shop/product.php?productid=17867&cat=410&page=1">candle</a> that smells of campfire - this is on my list.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.republicoftea.com/pumpkin-spice-black-tea-bags/p/V20008/?gclid=CjwKEAjwtIShBRD08fKD1OWSik4SJAAuKLov6tS6YVtnPhM5CgTmCdvIrqUrOeHYHMSXS853SBP4bBoCRaDw_wcB">Pumpkin Tea</a>: I recently bought this and it is perfect for the season. The flavor is ideal, but it is a bit weak, so I would use multiple bags if you are making a pot and like strong tea like I do.<br />
<br />
This <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/coats/fur-ever-young-coat">coat</a> - I am not sure why, but I am strangely attracted to it.<br />
<br />
This <a href="http://fortheloveofthesouth.com/2014/09/23/bacon-apple-pie/">pie</a> - which I plan on making as soon as is humanly possible!<br />
<br />
Do you have any fall necessities that I should know about? Any good image suggestions for my Pinterest board? Please share in the comments!<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-52896607586727574992014-08-16T12:35:00.000-07:002014-08-16T12:37:05.761-07:00Grand Teton<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjjre1Qc-vfCpfRB0J_944iBQ3B42Da6PVSxjmks4-JcT05_Ap70YWzXVibGtbM5DSWSuYXrMDBlDFWYipkGn46gQiq0OJFiaUE9dXP5gujXY6PF4qKGpriTfx1TJEJkzNfMVF3OupDw/s1600/IMG_20140806_183256_739-PANO.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgjjre1Qc-vfCpfRB0J_944iBQ3B42Da6PVSxjmks4-JcT05_Ap70YWzXVibGtbM5DSWSuYXrMDBlDFWYipkGn46gQiq0OJFiaUE9dXP5gujXY6PF4qKGpriTfx1TJEJkzNfMVF3OupDw/s1600/IMG_20140806_183256_739-PANO.jpg" height="177" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Well this summer has been super crazy busy, what with Comic-Con, and roller derby, and work trips, and whatnot!<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>I have been taking lots of photos of summery things, but of course not having time to post them. I think I will just do a wrap up post at the end of August with cross-section of those pictures. In the meantime I just recently got back from a work trip to Grand Teton National Park. It was spectacular. I do highly recommend a trip there if you ever get the chance. So here are a few shots from that!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tLp0x7q0zghvKRAVyhVC7xpFT3_GsE-Snsp0be3GRceuceW0oS8TBuxlPYIXPEvdoZmYmcm56nygRqla_aHOkQP_dJrV-85-4j0p6TLgVGxWK832qCMdPqeuKn0w6n_8ZdvCwhr-Gaw/s1600/IMG_20140807_175102_969.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_tLp0x7q0zghvKRAVyhVC7xpFT3_GsE-Snsp0be3GRceuceW0oS8TBuxlPYIXPEvdoZmYmcm56nygRqla_aHOkQP_dJrV-85-4j0p6TLgVGxWK832qCMdPqeuKn0w6n_8ZdvCwhr-Gaw/s1600/IMG_20140807_175102_969.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi1mycOujNuuk-ETq6VNnhuCFf0fxq8VY3A3p41rCtFeI3K50ygQFk9DPQfgNCLPvqM0dIgCD2eTBoTbIsA1ArfPLReyOeCmvDVFZvgHhDgCbsQJIoINTcPpn0U83WFEreyTv_q_U690/s1600/IMG_20140807_174528_312.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEi1mycOujNuuk-ETq6VNnhuCFf0fxq8VY3A3p41rCtFeI3K50ygQFk9DPQfgNCLPvqM0dIgCD2eTBoTbIsA1ArfPLReyOeCmvDVFZvgHhDgCbsQJIoINTcPpn0U83WFEreyTv_q_U690/s1600/IMG_20140807_174528_312.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0hA9pwW5Xb52pf5nTFq16hgu-YMx2GKMt-5wex-B0y7or5dMuljEJtUyNspnPEM4qSnDGc38qoqLuDwpbMyNv0u7Wmz7kL5zYI34usO1AhQh7N-NY2mTyc9AMwad-lE9z5JR39tTz6Q/s1600/IMG_20140807_174521_374.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH0hA9pwW5Xb52pf5nTFq16hgu-YMx2GKMt-5wex-B0y7or5dMuljEJtUyNspnPEM4qSnDGc38qoqLuDwpbMyNv0u7Wmz7kL5zYI34usO1AhQh7N-NY2mTyc9AMwad-lE9z5JR39tTz6Q/s1600/IMG_20140807_174521_374.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGD7obO9KlDan5UkWZ-f1dUUWfXmHGrpxsXln2GbX9x98rmOmwofFtmespZLmPExcsop7VT_0UMc5TsyS_Ph1LeVHG7dywef4Y2Y8v5_OeaWTZxM6cMNBXXNEZFeJb3dB8e3fZ8FptskE/s1600/IMG_20140806_170631_259.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGD7obO9KlDan5UkWZ-f1dUUWfXmHGrpxsXln2GbX9x98rmOmwofFtmespZLmPExcsop7VT_0UMc5TsyS_Ph1LeVHG7dywef4Y2Y8v5_OeaWTZxM6cMNBXXNEZFeJb3dB8e3fZ8FptskE/s1600/IMG_20140806_170631_259.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcixYyp_V1UTY4VGg4yif2oGfxtRt4PQfecDy2sQx-Hrv-OxjkO9rORKIhDqzDrTzRHAtX_YrD42H3B8h5TD8sIX4iKhnpGQd3apZJrB6gnjP0cAPR4j_63WkM2PkEBdTHZKHljHhDJH8/s1600/IMG_20140806_170624_948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcixYyp_V1UTY4VGg4yif2oGfxtRt4PQfecDy2sQx-Hrv-OxjkO9rORKIhDqzDrTzRHAtX_YrD42H3B8h5TD8sIX4iKhnpGQd3apZJrB6gnjP0cAPR4j_63WkM2PkEBdTHZKHljHhDJH8/s1600/IMG_20140806_170624_948.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwvIbwAf9Gz_4aUzAdnSLwrQNMb_bFRwhsRMSHC1FDpPzAMKHxCO_0ZBPyDDNbDKkg6kU4z-o0fz8pSOLTm_f0BkTjzzf00JTFZ_II363jmkp_ho4WLTI13T85qOp2WErQaCyFJBoQsA/s1600/IMG_20140806_081502_838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSwvIbwAf9Gz_4aUzAdnSLwrQNMb_bFRwhsRMSHC1FDpPzAMKHxCO_0ZBPyDDNbDKkg6kU4z-o0fz8pSOLTm_f0BkTjzzf00JTFZ_II363jmkp_ho4WLTI13T85qOp2WErQaCyFJBoQsA/s1600/IMG_20140806_081502_838.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLP4Wc9AO6sgnDHTXeK340rnOywhzPNYcqL-8nMakINnVzWz_P0QG07uTSt582go5SGCNiknpCf8upxU6keKaUdaElhOTpCxkN59Sh4xzzO0MRKZgWIHL6fPCSZwvhAh1qsq3albzaIvM/s1600/IMG_20140806_081319_705.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLP4Wc9AO6sgnDHTXeK340rnOywhzPNYcqL-8nMakINnVzWz_P0QG07uTSt582go5SGCNiknpCf8upxU6keKaUdaElhOTpCxkN59Sh4xzzO0MRKZgWIHL6fPCSZwvhAh1qsq3albzaIvM/s1600/IMG_20140806_081319_705.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-34547271670836422242014-07-11T17:16:00.001-07:002014-07-12T14:48:22.936-07:00We're All Mad Here (As Usual)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vtNvuMU3byIQ0qkTnNkVTIb0mqNLJLjsFpUxGdlIY6qyHZlvGhg1BVdjcqLrpajMj7u6Gt07Uwp5BlVmfwcdW5K6Zj9le7l4NTi1NMOk08A1A1pjAS13VggCgPz1amFESpUbBrjNLwU/s1600/tea+party+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1vtNvuMU3byIQ0qkTnNkVTIb0mqNLJLjsFpUxGdlIY6qyHZlvGhg1BVdjcqLrpajMj7u6Gt07Uwp5BlVmfwcdW5K6Zj9le7l4NTi1NMOk08A1A1pjAS13VggCgPz1amFESpUbBrjNLwU/s1600/tea+party+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
Welcome little girls, red queens, and the maddest of hatters! This year's annual <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2014/05/7th-annual-mad-tea-party-an-invitation.html">Fanciful Twist Mad Tea Party</a> is a bit different than usual here at Buccaneers and Ball Gowns.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>Normally I throw an actual tea party (partly for the photos and partly because who doesn't want any excuse to throw a tea party?) and then post the pictures here for the blog party.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEicb3si1ob2uzfxaYQwjKxknVtEMMiRgKC2jwDk_O88Sd9X6Z4OSx8I8YEqqVAzZ6QzeuRELlNCe1ATqd3XaEmhGrrCVbLz8l199gx4Wioo1KRFJwOkArrH_kDMai3DBCGtD6Cuo4w4/s1600/tea+party+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEEicb3si1ob2uzfxaYQwjKxknVtEMMiRgKC2jwDk_O88Sd9X6Z4OSx8I8YEqqVAzZ6QzeuRELlNCe1ATqd3XaEmhGrrCVbLz8l199gx4Wioo1KRFJwOkArrH_kDMai3DBCGtD6Cuo4w4/s1600/tea+party+2.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
However, this summer I have a bit of a crazy schedule and the party kind of snuck up on me. So I am just going to post this as a rain check for an actual tea party. Come on over any time and I will throw one for you!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDWl2w7ewcwr7VAqMrMrTv6KjOtme6h04hemkP7fD40K63k8ktCxfoKvnPfL4BtJuopLqk4srf9Jnb30OiQ74dAxAB2CasPY_8iQNjx696-8sDx9Gzy2CloB4PratCyQv0TUWb-9GF44/s1600/tea+party+4.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEDWl2w7ewcwr7VAqMrMrTv6KjOtme6h04hemkP7fD40K63k8ktCxfoKvnPfL4BtJuopLqk4srf9Jnb30OiQ74dAxAB2CasPY_8iQNjx696-8sDx9Gzy2CloB4PratCyQv0TUWb-9GF44/s1600/tea+party+4.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Who knows....maybe that elusive white fellow with the big ears will even show up.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGl9jijq2STpsMCE3JQECr2vvBJ7Xw6CxuLc9J_ey-0l_dkRNIwAPiqw805ubVSmycyrj3XFi9zi_Mm7NyHuEOw8ccsDfOQaBv-eJRrDPLeETGiGQ5FnQbFsxCPrI4mNBpDcaz19K_10/s1600/tea+party+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTGl9jijq2STpsMCE3JQECr2vvBJ7Xw6CxuLc9J_ey-0l_dkRNIwAPiqw805ubVSmycyrj3XFi9zi_Mm7NyHuEOw8ccsDfOQaBv-eJRrDPLeETGiGQ5FnQbFsxCPrI4mNBpDcaz19K_10/s1600/tea+party+3.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
*Edit: Several people have commented on the mask. I actually had it made for a masquerade party by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeZiArtfulDesigns?ref=l2-shopheader-name">this</a> awesome seller on etsy!</center>
<center>
<br /></center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
ps. The lovely tea set in these photos was recently given to me by one of my mother-in-law's best friends. She bought it years ago in England and thought it was time to pass it on. Knowing my love of tea she decided to give it to me, isn't that sweet?! (There are actually a lot more pieces to it than shown here).</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-31708515336434541432014-06-24T20:53:00.000-07:002014-06-24T21:03:51.846-07:00Muffins and Tea<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5obks94bykhGl-Zu2cUPAAclpQ8GRM9zaHUo0jr-i9UYtgaYUY_QfeWKNvUeolSQrveThCclz8Ce99PqSPwuozC15qOnOsFL4FK3ZuMnKijgGWnZR7EzXrA8F9AtyG-0g5vuzYea2c8/s1600/strawberries.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM5obks94bykhGl-Zu2cUPAAclpQ8GRM9zaHUo0jr-i9UYtgaYUY_QfeWKNvUeolSQrveThCclz8Ce99PqSPwuozC15qOnOsFL4FK3ZuMnKijgGWnZR7EzXrA8F9AtyG-0g5vuzYea2c8/s1600/strawberries.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Muffins are pretty good right? I like a nice lemon poppy seed or chocolate walnut as much as the next gal, but I never truly loved a muffin until now. Enter the rosemary strawberry buttermilk muffin from <a href="http://localmilkblog.com/">Local Milk</a>!<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-dk8MJShMh_yZNe-bVI4SVuYA-HYxj7ju-dXsdB5QtMDqdoNi5kd3m5bmmeeXfNQc_DI2gRmS0hziFT5QwuO0GoFy9rHPoEjxe44224xT4ee-kczeczAWe7-Y4WuT_yagU1i0LpDy5I/s1600/strawberries+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit-dk8MJShMh_yZNe-bVI4SVuYA-HYxj7ju-dXsdB5QtMDqdoNi5kd3m5bmmeeXfNQc_DI2gRmS0hziFT5QwuO0GoFy9rHPoEjxe44224xT4ee-kczeczAWe7-Y4WuT_yagU1i0LpDy5I/s1600/strawberries+3.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
Luckily for me I have the biggest rosemary bush ever in the history of the world growing in my front yard. I can't give that rosemary away quickly enough to keep up with how much it grows (seriously, if you drive by my house feel free to stop and cut some).<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8lsxw-CPwMECN1uxaolT0L7OoKeN7FaMDfhToAlIeDLLhJ7-jTifKB6U5UemVP23gfw9bQ-HKzEWbIjFGrJOHtIpzllDzT_3JV0cBtx5uJSjKy6fPvVkBFA_RAPLqm8y4z6x2E3TZYE/s1600/strawberries+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw8lsxw-CPwMECN1uxaolT0L7OoKeN7FaMDfhToAlIeDLLhJ7-jTifKB6U5UemVP23gfw9bQ-HKzEWbIjFGrJOHtIpzllDzT_3JV0cBtx5uJSjKy6fPvVkBFA_RAPLqm8y4z6x2E3TZYE/s1600/strawberries+2.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
Strawberries, rosemary, and buttermilk, what could be better!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBx5RO6N9bQM40Fsle8zK1PTQitSJU_jVzaWSiqoGpkU_P7SvbxBSgrIB8Jo38-3Eff2P2JRNpDQTbYeHFccUTb92sjdV-_RZSQ_vURtvOmQl9gVz6bCmUO8nZnkZyqZy38Fifaejymk/s1600/baking.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBx5RO6N9bQM40Fsle8zK1PTQitSJU_jVzaWSiqoGpkU_P7SvbxBSgrIB8Jo38-3Eff2P2JRNpDQTbYeHFccUTb92sjdV-_RZSQ_vURtvOmQl9gVz6bCmUO8nZnkZyqZy38Fifaejymk/s1600/baking.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I love rosemary, but it is a strong herb and I was making these for other people so I toned down the amount from the recipe a little. Honestly it wasn't even necessary, I could have gone full on rosemary and it would have been delicious!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GagtGxKMnSwJY6B09RCvXrNFPEok6sw0Dcc-2HbrShN2NwFZeLlSXXs7k8mxoADxanUtn_qas92-Z2QnP637LZFoW9uoIdBsJwWiDUhneEXRBvJgT43HKx6A30qo08MkebMQHkXBrnw/s1600/muffins.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2GagtGxKMnSwJY6B09RCvXrNFPEok6sw0Dcc-2HbrShN2NwFZeLlSXXs7k8mxoADxanUtn_qas92-Z2QnP637LZFoW9uoIdBsJwWiDUhneEXRBvJgT43HKx6A30qo08MkebMQHkXBrnw/s1600/muffins.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
These muffins are so complex, the perfect blend of subtle sweetness and savory. I tend to prefer savory to sweet so that is just perfect for me. They are officially my favorite muffins ever!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdr3IwrAjs05Wm06p81KoiR9qJOD4Bxl1SuC4WyRdtp_q7KY3OG-uvUWuZwKLDq82GYJ4EJmhFDooI4SlI09A5vzpzy8SNzHtq1SRUUUIvHWFNhl08e61bzgSNbog7hU9mQ_o6GCwTVc/s1600/muffin+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdr3IwrAjs05Wm06p81KoiR9qJOD4Bxl1SuC4WyRdtp_q7KY3OG-uvUWuZwKLDq82GYJ4EJmhFDooI4SlI09A5vzpzy8SNzHtq1SRUUUIvHWFNhl08e61bzgSNbog7hU9mQ_o6GCwTVc/s1600/muffin+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
So go forth and make muffins my friends! You won't regret it. Find the recipe <a href="http://localmilkblog.com/2014/03/makr-tea-blending-strawberry-buttermilk-muffins.html">HERE</a>.<br />
<br />
And you know what is just lovely with muffins, or really baked goods of any type? Why, tea of course!<br />
<br />
(*Edit: After looking again at the Local Milk post for these muffins, I realized it also is about tea. Whoops, I didn't mean to copy it entirely! I guess it just goes to show that these muffins really go great with tea)<br />
<br />
I snagged these beauties from work when we had a Downton Abbey themed tea.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Wx01vCfoC7LFk9GJwA51bTH5SXwbOAjjYS0ICKcCelWnFWXIFZa_S1vEHr6UI6fp0nMNe8ir08407ROLIecO3jbNSTzhqUB9WoPYyai8g9_kHHYHlkqJmAf61KO-CA9rjFX9T9SG-58/s1600/tea.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Wx01vCfoC7LFk9GJwA51bTH5SXwbOAjjYS0ICKcCelWnFWXIFZa_S1vEHr6UI6fp0nMNe8ir08407ROLIecO3jbNSTzhqUB9WoPYyai8g9_kHHYHlkqJmAf61KO-CA9rjFX9T9SG-58/s1600/tea.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
So good. Tea and muffins, the perfect pair.<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-21288346934644559752014-06-13T21:36:00.001-07:002014-06-13T21:37:06.737-07:00Friday the 13th<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcpDB2HZQqePAF-y_4xu0Rs6GHz8tTqU6LoILvZIO-sKnbrilv4wQlzbGu6Zx_fKqw1fnArunCUkwP1M9xwB-GNJCUajmVa-lVnFYkPdEjz-Jzfj_Fg9HOGI8pF9dXIZ6x1X0lMnFCONM/s1600/6-13-14+067.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcpDB2HZQqePAF-y_4xu0Rs6GHz8tTqU6LoILvZIO-sKnbrilv4wQlzbGu6Zx_fKqw1fnArunCUkwP1M9xwB-GNJCUajmVa-lVnFYkPdEjz-Jzfj_Fg9HOGI8pF9dXIZ6x1X0lMnFCONM/s1600/6-13-14+067.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
Happy Friday the 13th everyone! How 'bout that moon huh?<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjj-psa1_tjd6pjchXqNde6a-6qeDDjfN_XwgWyw59O7XmJti9V3EesdsUserj-LQnsQ1RHC98hkDQLvR71TcvFMM2s3L6lJJqDAvZi4LwI2IXMZuIwtmyqXVNGjCQNLmWFMYnQ5VFbDc/s1600/6-13-14+045.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjj-psa1_tjd6pjchXqNde6a-6qeDDjfN_XwgWyw59O7XmJti9V3EesdsUserj-LQnsQ1RHC98hkDQLvR71TcvFMM2s3L6lJJqDAvZi4LwI2IXMZuIwtmyqXVNGjCQNLmWFMYnQ5VFbDc/s1600/6-13-14+045.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
A full moon and Friday the 13th? Oooohhhh....<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28HMtFMhy1-A1zzwEr52BnOOGrewbZtFCJIvDH5obqqylTS9gK9ogmEPxTtXaba5EDXwO4KtDTOsfdDRHN5aliVM_YbPRjVZDb-YSoTjqNXMA9iSQr-G9EmQT1Q97srSp23Y3I47YtV0/s1600/6-13-14+051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj28HMtFMhy1-A1zzwEr52BnOOGrewbZtFCJIvDH5obqqylTS9gK9ogmEPxTtXaba5EDXwO4KtDTOsfdDRHN5aliVM_YbPRjVZDb-YSoTjqNXMA9iSQr-G9EmQT1Q97srSp23Y3I47YtV0/s1600/6-13-14+051.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I tried to get into the spooky mood, but when it is blindingly sunny and 106 degrees out, it is a little harder than you know, when there is crisp autumn in the air (although we don't exactly get that here much either).<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemQxQcd340DarS8garQClokN4JAlDGFhKsW9PkpO2pV5XpvQuCnVxymLEFL3XOt9eafHBVBdP_clvuU5QmcdQN_kJqJJAf63E2Pz9BgPRrqRj4uku2iii1JcVEpv4VMeh21sO2bnN9Fo/s1600/6-13-14+059.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemQxQcd340DarS8garQClokN4JAlDGFhKsW9PkpO2pV5XpvQuCnVxymLEFL3XOt9eafHBVBdP_clvuU5QmcdQN_kJqJJAf63E2Pz9BgPRrqRj4uku2iii1JcVEpv4VMeh21sO2bnN9Fo/s1600/6-13-14+059.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The moon is still lovely though. They don't call this a Honey Moon for nothing, look at that yellow glow!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodLGN9vDbjgA7EkUHEeQE7NhQadKLkp6_bH3la1NkdfI5sWx9uop5gWG8fOqqzmiBPgRbvdStqIWH36DDvFC4CTP9_oOhlW5r_LLhmRs67zwo9FZFtt8D28i8Hsbydh88pOWJ8hGF2_I/s1600/6-13-14+074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjodLGN9vDbjgA7EkUHEeQE7NhQadKLkp6_bH3la1NkdfI5sWx9uop5gWG8fOqqzmiBPgRbvdStqIWH36DDvFC4CTP9_oOhlW5r_LLhmRs67zwo9FZFtt8D28i8Hsbydh88pOWJ8hGF2_I/s1600/6-13-14+074.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I have so many moon photos of the lunar eclipse/blood moon that happened earlier this year. I will definitely share those sometime, but I think this is enough moon photos for one post!<br />
<br />
Some shelters do special adoption events for black cats on Friday the 13th, which I think is nice. I have never understood why people want to adopt black pets less than other pets. Personally I am drawn to them the most! Don't you wish you were a cat?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfSdOBUU539EMyGZMLqMCat59PDNPFJ2oqvkQhYYDFbEtJNS7kcpcBtEp2d2jQX1PCWBJbw0aAMKSf4CVPbZ0_vem7Y65YJohv5ONA-3JZ_Hl5gm_4mvtmnshCSk8iO9CRvfOwDhlQac/s1600/5-17-14+077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDfSdOBUU539EMyGZMLqMCat59PDNPFJ2oqvkQhYYDFbEtJNS7kcpcBtEp2d2jQX1PCWBJbw0aAMKSf4CVPbZ0_vem7Y65YJohv5ONA-3JZ_Hl5gm_4mvtmnshCSk8iO9CRvfOwDhlQac/s1600/5-17-14+077.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Yeah, me too.<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-77370222773646010712014-05-30T10:41:00.000-07:002014-05-30T10:41:38.735-07:00This Is My Jam: READING RAINBOW<iframe frameborder="0" height="480" scrolling="no" src="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh/widget/video.html" width="640"> </iframe>
<br />
<br />
If you were ever a kid then you probably watched and loved Reading Rainbow! Okay, maybe not EVER, but a lot of us did. It is a show that I enjoyed and remember fondly. Now, as an information professional, I see the importance behind the enjoyment more than I ever did before. Reading Rainbow isn't just about helping kids learn to read, it is about fostering a LOVE of reading and books in children, and I think that is a pretty dang good cause to support.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>So please, lend LeVar your ears and considering donating to <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh">this kickstarter campaign</a>. Just because they have passed their goal doesn't mean they can't use every penny they can get to support this awesome cause. And if you can't or don't want to donate, that is okay too. Maybe just consider telling your friends? Work it into an amusing anecdote at parties? Graffiti Reading Rainbow really big on various walls around town? Okay maybe not that one, but what I am trying to say is spread the word people!<br />
<br />
One of the kickstarter rewards is the chance to hang out with LeVar and wear THE Geordi La Forge visor. Just sayin'.<br />
<br />
<a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/readingrainbow/bring-reading-rainbow-back-for-every-child-everywh">Donate here!</a><br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-44963050482336627282014-05-27T22:10:00.001-07:002014-05-27T22:13:12.925-07:00New House Tidbits: Our "Yard"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuTyXXK_fnaUJ1Bc8EYmX_rCR58xRzxZ3XpCwg7P8i5quykoyTtjA20ctzENsIQZ8A6Ygj2KPRyoZuqT-TQ2AnCJuEiScMl0LQ0oAZ04zaMdr0p2n4RLaoyhQv1ODQBLNna-kGE0WeXw/s1600/4-1-14+097.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVuTyXXK_fnaUJ1Bc8EYmX_rCR58xRzxZ3XpCwg7P8i5quykoyTtjA20ctzENsIQZ8A6Ygj2KPRyoZuqT-TQ2AnCJuEiScMl0LQ0oAZ04zaMdr0p2n4RLaoyhQv1ODQBLNna-kGE0WeXw/s1600/4-1-14+097.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
So one of the great things about our new house is there is a ton of planting space. Flowers, and veggies, and trees, hooray! There is also a large "yard" space which was obviously once lawn (the strategically placed sprinklers give it away). However, lawns and Southern Arizona don't go so well together, so now it is just a whole lotta dust.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>I don't especially love dust, but guess who does? That's right, one big-eared, stumpy-legged fella named Mal.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha29F28S_pzzMCVz2w8MQ2N6-W7AFI5AXDLTM3LCtmaXgl-MywoWDM83LySlP9Bt17CKVcY2I_Vv4iu_CuJfYIftJ5XacR95eRYwQrFRATeSJKKAlpS51dD7JjnvRQVKyR6lXNsTg-IfY/s1600/4-1-14+093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha29F28S_pzzMCVz2w8MQ2N6-W7AFI5AXDLTM3LCtmaXgl-MywoWDM83LySlP9Bt17CKVcY2I_Vv4iu_CuJfYIftJ5XacR95eRYwQrFRATeSJKKAlpS51dD7JjnvRQVKyR6lXNsTg-IfY/s1600/4-1-14+093.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
He gets so dirty, but I can't even be mad because I mean come on, look at those eyes! It just makes me happy that it makes him happy. And he makes such a cute growly noise when he rolls around on his back. I give him a good wipe down afterward and everyone goes about their business.<br />
<br />
Oh yeah, LC likes it too!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaN0DyCq5F_5P_a8G84DeMDG6vL0DblNi1SaP_JBmcVQEP0HMZpIbWVMYTqk6MvbuccUU6xmgRyXJcLZQsIfXJk-eBzwC7KP45Lzp7aBHt0rzguiFzK0qheojJQliijTebKGHl6KrMXw/s1600/4-1-14+086.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbaN0DyCq5F_5P_a8G84DeMDG6vL0DblNi1SaP_JBmcVQEP0HMZpIbWVMYTqk6MvbuccUU6xmgRyXJcLZQsIfXJk-eBzwC7KP45Lzp7aBHt0rzguiFzK0qheojJQliijTebKGHl6KrMXw/s1600/4-1-14+086.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
PS. It is time once again for the annual Mad Tea Party over at <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2014/05/7th-annual-mad-tea-party-an-invitation.html">A Fanciful Twist!</a> Let's all tea party together!</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
<br /></center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
</center>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NaUpMRdjxGnuz6exwQwCj60Cmr6OzfFWj9bHYqDbAX0qVPtnjwuICIYBQ1DgICCTUd8LB1uuigJb_yt4fE9zdcs_Cv4aBeXcoSys75iXPMMky7qxHo_eJnKMqmAkgG_ZFAteRo9aHno/s1600/mad+tea+party+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2NaUpMRdjxGnuz6exwQwCj60Cmr6OzfFWj9bHYqDbAX0qVPtnjwuICIYBQ1DgICCTUd8LB1uuigJb_yt4fE9zdcs_Cv4aBeXcoSys75iXPMMky7qxHo_eJnKMqmAkgG_ZFAteRo9aHno/s1600/mad+tea+party+2014.jpg" height="640" width="508" /></a></div>
<center>
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-31350435202606216112014-05-08T22:18:00.004-07:002014-05-08T22:18:57.467-07:00This Is My Jam: Actual Jams Edition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBurx1dfECEkep11Wf2nGXG8ZZKdF_Lw0W7pWUC6kKIY32suesYaRctxOFfP4TmJ8PxkDzjjmWeQ6mUIc4LgGVYbsrXx6DEK2c8-UY42An5WzvmyAJPPPCsPVW8XrLgn248dasA0DT80c/s1600/IMG_20140508_154023_346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBurx1dfECEkep11Wf2nGXG8ZZKdF_Lw0W7pWUC6kKIY32suesYaRctxOFfP4TmJ8PxkDzjjmWeQ6mUIc4LgGVYbsrXx6DEK2c8-UY42An5WzvmyAJPPPCsPVW8XrLgn248dasA0DT80c/s1600/IMG_20140508_154023_346.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a>Hello and welcome to another edition of This Is My Jam. Or perhaps more appropriately, These Are My Jams. This time my jams are, wait for it, actual jams! In the musical sense I mean, not the fruity spread sense.<br />
<br />
I am currently on a work trip in Utah to Golden Spike National Historic Site. It is actually a pretty awesome place where the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroads met up to make the first transcontinental railroad (it's history people, look it up)! Anyway, I am there to do archivey things and am staying in nearby Brigham City, whose most notable feature in my eyes are the AMAZING lilacs everywhere. Lilacs are my favorite flower, but do not grow so well down in hot, dry, Arizona, so I haven't seen the lovelies for ages. I am so jealous of all the huge lilac bushes they have here! That combined with the cold, rainy, weather actually makes me a bit homesick for Oregon. Weird.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
So, due to my current lack of time and photos, here are a few jams that are really making my day on this trip.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>Hurray For The Riff Raff - Blue Ridge Mountain<br />
I am super into folk and southern jams right now and this just hits the spot. Thanks to <a href="http://www.honeyandjam.com/">Honey and Jam</a> for tweeting the link!<br />
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/JYderZBGVWg" width="560"></iframe>
<br />
<br />
Jamie McDell - Take Me Home, Country Roads (John Denver cover)<br />
This girl's accent is adorable and this cover makes me happy.<br />
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/smtxJYKcVsc" width="560"></iframe>
<br />
<br />
And last, but certainly not least, just to round out the mountain theme, THIS. Because it makes me have all the feels.<br />
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Pyy_FIYE7EE" width="560"></iframe>
<br />
<br />
Also, this version is awesome.<br />
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/nEwzFF4HeB8" width="560"></iframe>
<br />
<center>
<br /></center>
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-48709801607145072172014-05-01T20:29:00.002-07:002014-05-01T20:30:46.970-07:00The Shower Beer - It's Legit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56FXgz-SM3zrbZlNEuEn39j_roWJrjdplWVP2aLh7rw-tqVczcMLSxJuW4cA_T6n_mkXbWwX3_lLZVxpTif0KZHNakxmDYzyBBNHq0udm3yeDEJ4Ck31f0Vdkscx_2O5QyytLXEAgo5E/s1600/4-1-14+082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi56FXgz-SM3zrbZlNEuEn39j_roWJrjdplWVP2aLh7rw-tqVczcMLSxJuW4cA_T6n_mkXbWwX3_lLZVxpTif0KZHNakxmDYzyBBNHq0udm3yeDEJ4Ck31f0Vdkscx_2O5QyytLXEAgo5E/s1600/4-1-14+082.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Today is not a pleasant day to be in Tucson, AZ. At least not for those of us with allergies. The wind is insane and the air is filled with dust and pollen. Since I am basically dying here I wanted to talk about something that I find relaxing and awesome, and which gets no credit. The shower beer.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>There is an odd divide in the drinking while bathing camp. While drinking wine in the bath is widely accepted and heck, practically expected, there seems to be a weird stigma associated with drinking in the shower. Aside from a margarita in the outdoor shower on vacation, or a little pre-funking while getting ready for a party, drinking the shower is often seen as entering the realm of the alcoholic.<br />
<br />
I do not know how this double standard came to be, but I am here to tell you friends that if you let it dictate your actions you are missing out!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2gVm2oZntGuMBl1RY0N8BrRjcD1Ysgg9NhnkLGIPDjCTQUeObfv3nsVN9o8298mLH5dI_AXayrPb0XAZeqpLPhpXdm6o0SPUD71G5AJZKwgoDwTzPe9m8pZCkr6vb0x3Llhu7pDTEiI/s1600/4-1-14+075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK2gVm2oZntGuMBl1RY0N8BrRjcD1Ysgg9NhnkLGIPDjCTQUeObfv3nsVN9o8298mLH5dI_AXayrPb0XAZeqpLPhpXdm6o0SPUD71G5AJZKwgoDwTzPe9m8pZCkr6vb0x3Llhu7pDTEiI/s1600/4-1-14+075.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Now I am not saying you should drink every time you take a shower, and I am not saying you should get drunk in the shower. I am simply saying that the shower beer has its place in society, just like hedgehogs, or those little things that hold your corn on the cob. Everything has its part to play. Something about the hot steamy water combined with the initial muscle relaxation that comes with the imbibing of a little bit of alcohol, I am telling you folks it works wonders.<br />
<br />
I have recently discovered this because of roller derby. I too used to be of the mind that drinking in the shower was only for "special occasions." However, one day after an especially tough practice I was exhausted, sweaty, and bruised. I immediately wanted a shower, a beer, and to go to bed all at the same time. I decided I didn't want to spend the extra time to drink the beer after the shower when I could just be going to bed, so I thought what the hey, bring that beer in the shower! It was amazing. The little bit of alcohol, hot water, soap, and a scented candle carried my soreness away and made me feel ready to fall into bed for an awesome night of sleep.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxg717T-j57gB8RsA91g5KzWqSq5xpxGtk7-a3-jMG-9rGdXxJA1d-Pf_4HgpQm3l_Sj9kvKvZPJtoQgmK5AlwJx3FX2xHHxM3_KN5kDaJIguMsijpYley1yRUkOWyLkSjmsRjFEpFg0s/s1600/4-1-14+079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxg717T-j57gB8RsA91g5KzWqSq5xpxGtk7-a3-jMG-9rGdXxJA1d-Pf_4HgpQm3l_Sj9kvKvZPJtoQgmK5AlwJx3FX2xHHxM3_KN5kDaJIguMsijpYley1yRUkOWyLkSjmsRjFEpFg0s/s1600/4-1-14+079.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Not to get too carried away on the theme, but I happened to have a beer soap (made from Deschutes beer in my hometown of Bend, OR) so I used that too!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjj88FUV5yqQEzM9mIXaBobtNE0uwvVpZn3glqoYIdtHw4WURgmm601q8n5lH7VLxstq6rfVCPYwU-1FWmV6dvdmEIFGy39ZEoBVAJjqPuo2DUcCupyWLstGvx_ic_LBSribXGAvOu_I/s1600/4-1-14+081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjj88FUV5yqQEzM9mIXaBobtNE0uwvVpZn3glqoYIdtHw4WURgmm601q8n5lH7VLxstq6rfVCPYwU-1FWmV6dvdmEIFGy39ZEoBVAJjqPuo2DUcCupyWLstGvx_ic_LBSribXGAvOu_I/s1600/4-1-14+081.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
I definitely don't do it every shower, or even after every practice, but now and again it is just the ticket and I refuse to be ashamed! So by reading this post you now have permission to go against what is proper and know that you are not alone. Don't worry about what your friends, neighbors, or Mom will think (in fact my mom is probably reading this right now, hi Mom!), try it out and decide for yourself what is good.<br />
<br />
So go ahead, give the humble shower beer a chance in a situation where you need that little extra bit of relaxation (probably not in the morning before you go to work). Or mix it up with the drink of your choice and enjoy. Just remember alcohol dehydrates you and a hot steamy shower dehydrates you, so maybe drink a large glass of refreshingly cool water afterward.<br />
<br />
You're welcome.<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-7719153570441520122014-04-20T17:28:00.000-07:002014-04-20T17:36:06.857-07:00This Is My Jam: The Parish<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqr0djrAqnCSO5w5N4n1kiWlbijMZxQnkmwD1f2eLgbA1PGYZmsGdzduyG2Qa2v595_ESgQ6BoRIciYib08lw4YvuusV14WMtUK4UWLW2DLyYnQgKO8QGE2i1UVZDN-8h4BCMNpOhyVY/s1600/IMG_20140420_111514_033.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsqr0djrAqnCSO5w5N4n1kiWlbijMZxQnkmwD1f2eLgbA1PGYZmsGdzduyG2Qa2v595_ESgQ6BoRIciYib08lw4YvuusV14WMtUK4UWLW2DLyYnQgKO8QGE2i1UVZDN-8h4BCMNpOhyVY/s1600/IMG_20140420_111514_033.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
I think a new goal for this blog, or possibly old goal that I have just remembered again, is going to be writing shorter and/or more focused posts.<br />
<br />
I always get bogged down by really long posts. I go to write something and there are like a hundred photos I want to share and then it always takes for freakin' ever. That leads to me never feeling like I have time to post, which leads to longer amounts of time between posts, which in turn leads to a million things/pictures to share the next time. It is a vicious circle.<br />
<br />
I am also going to start a semi-regular segment called "This Is My Jam." This will be a (relatively) short post on a place or thing that I really enjoy. Sort of like a "hey you should go check out this totally rad thing because I think it is totally rad" kind of post. These will of course be based only on my own opinions. No one is paying me to say nice things about them, that would require businesses actually knowing about my blog.<br />
<br />
So let's combine the lots of short/focused posts idea and this new segment right now (yay!).<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>The first installment of the "This Is My Jam" semi-regular segment is: The Parish!<br />
<br />
If you live in Tucson, AZ and have never been to The Parish please stop reading this and go there right now. It is a "southern fusion gastro pub" (their words), which in layman's terms means "deliciously awesome, slightly up-scale but not snooty-falooty, southern inspired, restaurant and bar." Even though I have never really been to the south I am currently slightly infatuated with all things "southern," especially the food. I have tried many dishes at The Parish, but I almost always get the gumbo because it is soooo tasty and comes with amazing hush puppies. (Mister B. always gets the Parish Burger and says it is his favorite burger around).<br />
<br />
In addition to good food The Parish also has creative cocktails (they infuse their own liquors), a good craft beer selection, and the decor is sort of classy New Orleans inspired (at least based on what New Orleans is like in my mind, like I said I have never been there). All together it makes for a great package and is one of my favorite places in town!<br />
<br />
Today Mister B., the in-laws, and I went there for Easter Brunch and it was A-MAZ-ING. Mister B. said his food was so good it made him mad that he wouldn't be able to eat it again (they had some special menu items just for the brunch). He had braised pork belly with a poached egg and duck fat potatoes.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-_b9pFGzkIilHSVIqLDen0KzGMpHtIWFz2y0NyRnInnMLsF5GYBYK7YvXwI9uMhgkkciNHD4ink-kEI7CuSwJUp8kNqbMD615cXxqMejohZHaB0oOova-KmQIiK4efLaXuGJfsrOzMI/s1600/IMG_20140420_114557_433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA-_b9pFGzkIilHSVIqLDen0KzGMpHtIWFz2y0NyRnInnMLsF5GYBYK7YvXwI9uMhgkkciNHD4ink-kEI7CuSwJUp8kNqbMD615cXxqMejohZHaB0oOova-KmQIiK4efLaXuGJfsrOzMI/s1600/IMG_20140420_114557_433.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
I had an onion quiche with demi glace and greens.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NRMsFdF0bE737LFcEb74nQDNPoeFTch3FTH9qbehTz7vRIzz8XhmA2MgxrT0yuTvJo1U9GJZpdbu0omxm7SsFCquCXTAfnKcq9eGiA9uMaeLbLylEGTOOS97jaCSPzgE_T9su_joMOk/s1600/IMG_20140420_114624_732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6NRMsFdF0bE737LFcEb74nQDNPoeFTch3FTH9qbehTz7vRIzz8XhmA2MgxrT0yuTvJo1U9GJZpdbu0omxm7SsFCquCXTAfnKcq9eGiA9uMaeLbLylEGTOOS97jaCSPzgE_T9su_joMOk/s1600/IMG_20140420_114624_732.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
The in-laws had a seafood pasta and rabbit! Eating rabbit on Easter seems fitting, but also slightly morbid. I had never tried rabbit before, but I had a bite and it was quite tasty (sorry little guy).<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLHufib9c7jNb_LJMEXHQtR-8ub8cRZNw-npmQZq8Wiw5eM9SXM00_f5ovy68f9XzwEG1YNq8bpNrxEj5pmK7f1xsBLDH8N8uNE7UzZ0p9Q96FeM9HZbhnY8ZRgYwiL6V3oXRUcPeiyg/s1600/IMG_20140420_114607_055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfLHufib9c7jNb_LJMEXHQtR-8ub8cRZNw-npmQZq8Wiw5eM9SXM00_f5ovy68f9XzwEG1YNq8bpNrxEj5pmK7f1xsBLDH8N8uNE7UzZ0p9Q96FeM9HZbhnY8ZRgYwiL6V3oXRUcPeiyg/s1600/IMG_20140420_114607_055.jpg" height="640" width="360" /></a></div>
<br />
It was easily the best Easter brunch we have ever had, and they have up-coming special events for Mother's Day and Father's Day!<br />
<br />
To check out <a href="http://www.theparishtucson.com/">The Parish's website click here.</a> If you are ever in Tucson I highly recommend trying it out, you won't regret it!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
PS. Oh hell, I almost forgot to share dessert! It was a coconut cream cake in a smoked white chocolate eggshell. They literally put the chocolate in their smoker so it tasted sooo smoky. Smoky flavored things are one of my faves, so needless to say I definitely enjoyed it!</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
</center>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_ZDIJdat5dHTFBBrYE2E9GoVxJ3MyB7VFNkojjFWCAv55IrSyn7642dzkGy7qEBbMRsfvJBF8r1GNlgMK8zk0RkckGAk2rPNryP0IxLno_sRVx6SWDRhm4IFcix7UfmomCLVRWSOeJ4/s1600/IMG_20140420_121905_686.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP_ZDIJdat5dHTFBBrYE2E9GoVxJ3MyB7VFNkojjFWCAv55IrSyn7642dzkGy7qEBbMRsfvJBF8r1GNlgMK8zk0RkckGAk2rPNryP0IxLno_sRVx6SWDRhm4IFcix7UfmomCLVRWSOeJ4/s1600/IMG_20140420_121905_686.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<center style="text-align: left;">
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-43421026994330601772014-04-18T16:30:00.000-07:002014-04-18T16:33:05.688-07:00Where Have We Been?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVXywsnwcbfqCn1S5o-B_Ocs2Dux_fGZUmMo5LHbaimQ4JmKSm37UUKR1xm1nlsgtXOi6JrCEb5S2cC9t8CiDEbvU55vUV9kfOVKrfbdgd5rtGOLc58SfxczM-7Fsgc9c9vod98VPFiY/s1600/4-1-14+060.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifVXywsnwcbfqCn1S5o-B_Ocs2Dux_fGZUmMo5LHbaimQ4JmKSm37UUKR1xm1nlsgtXOi6JrCEb5S2cC9t8CiDEbvU55vUV9kfOVKrfbdgd5rtGOLc58SfxczM-7Fsgc9c9vod98VPFiY/s1600/4-1-14+060.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a><br />
<br />
Being back in blogland after a long break feels good. Yes my blog has a fresh new look, but my life kind of does too. New car (my old one was totaled after the accident back in the fall), new house (still in Tucson, but much closer to town and walking distance to lots of places), new hobby/sport (I joined roller derby and am currently in the training phase), many things have changed.<br />
<br />
<a name='more'></a>Some things have not changed however. We are still a happy little family of two humans and two furries, I am still working as an archivist for the NPS, and my personality is still made of up of loving many dissimilar things that don't quite go together to form a cohesive style, except in that they make me, me.<br />
<br />
So while you and I have missed quite a lot here, it still mostly boils down to the same things it always was.<br />
<br />
This:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_I_c5fUMsO5R5jaSItoUWYnFJFYF53ukQEoFNeXYySyHIgQkpx6cn7FmkFTsifrt0ZpW4Yha4kux_QgNKPZf6Qd_1NaAwHC-zeC1Q1dT7ra9EpxWn2eqCBTvbEdvAK3Pfi2zsl57VdPE/s1600/4-1-14+037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_I_c5fUMsO5R5jaSItoUWYnFJFYF53ukQEoFNeXYySyHIgQkpx6cn7FmkFTsifrt0ZpW4Yha4kux_QgNKPZf6Qd_1NaAwHC-zeC1Q1dT7ra9EpxWn2eqCBTvbEdvAK3Pfi2zsl57VdPE/s1600/4-1-14+037.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGDfbyS3S94qK72g2C7ZBX04lT0AP0V_v-F_5kcMKMKbPYg7pot6uALKQh1GlLXCIsnnqqKedqIx5n2wEPYNoCFt6z8DWxhHF_xU_j3PG_tydFtSvoUgoWnWkLhAjs66JKcWRDXqz1fM/s1600/4-1-14+028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioGDfbyS3S94qK72g2C7ZBX04lT0AP0V_v-F_5kcMKMKbPYg7pot6uALKQh1GlLXCIsnnqqKedqIx5n2wEPYNoCFt6z8DWxhHF_xU_j3PG_tydFtSvoUgoWnWkLhAjs66JKcWRDXqz1fM/s1600/4-1-14+028.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
This:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MCBTo42DbwwIlNcZEt4CLkXtprQAFpqXToWpV8Oc9uIDLQ5JAYEcDceNpQJesjoQR3B7tKE-VhuHgIZKDBguju8rsYYLJgnY-aoSuwEIo6DET2scuWYRN4kxEVjhy6nm601x3e6ZeNE/s1600/4-1-14+104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1MCBTo42DbwwIlNcZEt4CLkXtprQAFpqXToWpV8Oc9uIDLQ5JAYEcDceNpQJesjoQR3B7tKE-VhuHgIZKDBguju8rsYYLJgnY-aoSuwEIo6DET2scuWYRN4kxEVjhy6nm601x3e6ZeNE/s1600/4-1-14+104.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Oh, and a lot of this:<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_HnFDVl39df1pxzj2Cq2r8A61nTfPNeCufpamtR9IISFb-SCMKF7TQ6p6rQJ_fOTd6jCiBZVBDvVDvO9oLtW867pUOvs-m-gIWW7zkhLMty5OjbTFRrDMoDZ75dOXqk8LodLhQgsT6U/s1600/4-1-14+111.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil_HnFDVl39df1pxzj2Cq2r8A61nTfPNeCufpamtR9IISFb-SCMKF7TQ6p6rQJ_fOTd6jCiBZVBDvVDvO9oLtW867pUOvs-m-gIWW7zkhLMty5OjbTFRrDMoDZ75dOXqk8LodLhQgsT6U/s1600/4-1-14+111.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Throw in a renaissance festival, some Doctor Who, a few holidays, and roller derby related fun times, and you have pretty much summed up my time away.<br />
<br />
So if any of those things are your jam too (tea pun not intended, but appreciated), then keep comin' on back. If I haven't changed yet, I am quite sure I won't be any time soon.<br />
<center>
<br />
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-47202819140229755632014-04-14T16:14:00.000-07:002014-04-15T18:25:01.568-07:00Well, Here We Are<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxuFHH3vtLZkiwKs7NbOl7mz7YuM2_ktYpqHsBTVEABYYt2gbJK2BmBVx7GCtg0d6AuwQ5p3TaskdVWJwyYyHrq6LWxpx4Oo3iPF5kY8Y_XLzXaG2Wg6RscFKuucqTrVe9qS9cN2rI3A/s1600/IMG_20140412_190427_366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyxuFHH3vtLZkiwKs7NbOl7mz7YuM2_ktYpqHsBTVEABYYt2gbJK2BmBVx7GCtg0d6AuwQ5p3TaskdVWJwyYyHrq6LWxpx4Oo3iPF5kY8Y_XLzXaG2Wg6RscFKuucqTrVe9qS9cN2rI3A/s1600/IMG_20140412_190427_366.jpg" height="360" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
Well I am back. Again.</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
<br /></center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
Part of the reason I was gone is I have been insanely busy, part of the reason is I was just feelin' down on my blog and didn't have much interest in writing in it. While I tried valiantly (at least that's what I tell myself) to revamp it to a state of awesomeness, sometimes you just gotta call in the pros. </center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
<a name='more'></a></center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
<br /></center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
There will be more to come soon on what I have been up to (hint, it involves roller derby), but this little post is to tell you about my friend Cameron. Cameron (that is him on the right up there) is a man of many talents, and luckily for me one of those talents is kick-ass-blog-designy-skills. You might know these skills as graphic design. He helped me (and by helped I mean he pretty much did everything) get this blog ship-shape and into a state where I no longer felt like I wanted to throw something at the screen whenever I looked at it.</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
<br /></center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
In addition to the web elements he drew the corgi logo and teapot himself! So cute right? Anyway I love what he did and I hope you do too, and I hope will you come back again now that I plan on posting here more. You can check out more of Cameron's work and contact him at <a href="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/">Lovely Line Design.</a></center>
<center>
</center>
<center>
<br /></center>
<center>
Cheers!</center>
<center>
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
Ps. I forgot to mention! Cameron is also in a rad band called Ryanhood (see, man of many talents), hence the photo at the top of this post. Check them out and enjoy!</center>
<center style="text-align: left;">
<br /></center>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/NpPz10nb_xI" width="560"></iframe>Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-22558593498313391852013-12-01T09:59:00.000-08:002014-04-14T14:49:00.515-07:00Thanksgiving <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Lf9e1kfrUOJtLvGBTQ0vtQbZNqGPOUK6pynuNRXcsWea72ron_1ICWE3U08-RlHOifCFOXvkWkdTv5BPDJ1mbmnP8qSFA0sRwGz42NFyC74qbfhO5vLu-eZD_aFnUnhTDSjWGY_Qf34/s1600/Spices.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Lf9e1kfrUOJtLvGBTQ0vtQbZNqGPOUK6pynuNRXcsWea72ron_1ICWE3U08-RlHOifCFOXvkWkdTv5BPDJ1mbmnP8qSFA0sRwGz42NFyC74qbfhO5vLu-eZD_aFnUnhTDSjWGY_Qf34/s1600/Spices.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a>This year Mister B's parents were in town for Thanksgiving (they live here, but are generally gone this time of year), so we had a full out Thanksgiving instead of our traditional Thanksgiving pizza (which I am pretty sure I have talked about in past blog posts, but you are likely to see it here around Christmas this year I think). That meant that his parents made all the major components, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and I got to contribute whatever I wanted. And what I wanted was sweet potato pie and buttermilk biscuits.<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
The pie recipe came from <a href="http://joythebaker.com/2013/11/dads-sweet-potato-pie/">Joy the baker</a> and was wonderful. The spices were subtle in a not just hitting you over the head with cinnamon kind of way, and although as you know I love all things pumpkin, it was a nice change from traditional pumpkin pie.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtHT4usoVlCud1hPizwxkrbSsGDcK5YneJLmFoBxdVOIfj3IbEWX2KoamAg1AurTW1519QHRFeKdA3nWHfYtUx-huhE3P6lI2s-mv2ALKmkzDDgmbBEPdfogv36m3jcg3gj4ZkjzJQR8/s1600/Sweet+Potato+Pie.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMtHT4usoVlCud1hPizwxkrbSsGDcK5YneJLmFoBxdVOIfj3IbEWX2KoamAg1AurTW1519QHRFeKdA3nWHfYtUx-huhE3P6lI2s-mv2ALKmkzDDgmbBEPdfogv36m3jcg3gj4ZkjzJQR8/s1600/Sweet+Potato+Pie.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAV6l1dwi54iHOS_jW4kJjconnJUDOGs4kM2yLjeLEIRAS4TaoJiBWq4IKSUYU9xnThMgBNAg9AGIkNeKFedy8W2jYFT2X7GLDfMk1b3dcAvcJ4Vr5iUyKnS-dMpD3UtYtQYgmlzO9GM/s1600/Sweet+Potato+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEAV6l1dwi54iHOS_jW4kJjconnJUDOGs4kM2yLjeLEIRAS4TaoJiBWq4IKSUYU9xnThMgBNAg9AGIkNeKFedy8W2jYFT2X7GLDfMk1b3dcAvcJ4Vr5iUyKnS-dMpD3UtYtQYgmlzO9GM/s1600/Sweet+Potato+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqcnMnm5bduV-XkS0gQozR4OXIz5lCIvvN10rObfEdVyAZbCVfy9hdeOCaH_Fugm__DxKOIqlEGkIJWhggbTtYFCZ6muB5opfknumlP8lJG_GbqK6LldcXhto-Wz8sl-l0TFJtss1XUg/s1600/Sweet+Potato+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMqcnMnm5bduV-XkS0gQozR4OXIz5lCIvvN10rObfEdVyAZbCVfy9hdeOCaH_Fugm__DxKOIqlEGkIJWhggbTtYFCZ6muB5opfknumlP8lJG_GbqK6LldcXhto-Wz8sl-l0TFJtss1XUg/s1600/Sweet+Potato+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The biscuits were from <a href="http://localmilkblog.com/2012/04/perfect-buttermilk-biscuits-scrambled-eggs-with-ricotta-thyme-and-black-forest-bacon-supfast.html">Local Milk</a> (prepare to see this blog referenced a lot I think, because I pretty much want to make every recipe she has) and they were fantastic. Buttermilky and flaky they were a hit at dinner, because I mean come on, who doesn't love a good biscuit?</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRjAUmX-rOcs6hYKV_HxoRZML24ZHv-BMzUK6MIcIzL_mFIxwUmqCjwR-o5OVzThmAQM0LSmm7fNrS38Cx8B2VdOA3E_1OxjohviU-QPCz4Hn0YovsSFdOIELPNOyErcuKr-Fltg5WCM/s1600/Biscuits+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRjAUmX-rOcs6hYKV_HxoRZML24ZHv-BMzUK6MIcIzL_mFIxwUmqCjwR-o5OVzThmAQM0LSmm7fNrS38Cx8B2VdOA3E_1OxjohviU-QPCz4Hn0YovsSFdOIELPNOyErcuKr-Fltg5WCM/s1600/Biscuits+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJ02t9fOE_G8JBSUkm-Yk_re-hFF9AT2RiAgFfz4JNm6eFS08vZ5yZsxYMpnkjlVv60kLaKrySb5qfEFK0UVpbpbHJ5xOLiSlPMTQU2WSrsWMDUQ-Q1_tsEKVjb59deTLEGZaY-HUfLQ/s1600/Biscuits+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGJ02t9fOE_G8JBSUkm-Yk_re-hFF9AT2RiAgFfz4JNm6eFS08vZ5yZsxYMpnkjlVv60kLaKrySb5qfEFK0UVpbpbHJ5xOLiSlPMTQU2WSrsWMDUQ-Q1_tsEKVjb59deTLEGZaY-HUfLQ/s1600/Biscuits+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
As a Christmas present for Mister B I decided to make him a craft beer advent calender. We are both into good craft beers and this way he can have a new one every day up until Christmas. They are all seasonal or holiday beers of course! I decided to do this at the last minute yesterday so the packaging isn't the most creative, but think of all the fun things you could do with this if you planned further ahead. He was super excited, so I think it was the right decision.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tz4ViXSCPRLiUBcFBIfjfzVCHUi8nLYtBcO2m1NdFdzGG33Jty9DgJNoaqFn9YaJG2urBs2FOWIKga4vCYvnmUTsk2k8amjRmRbQZ3XArKlWXkN3_9xAI0FZXE3cbz-bDzEyQOVG_oU/s1600/Beer+Advent+Calendar.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_tz4ViXSCPRLiUBcFBIfjfzVCHUi8nLYtBcO2m1NdFdzGG33Jty9DgJNoaqFn9YaJG2urBs2FOWIKga4vCYvnmUTsk2k8amjRmRbQZ3XArKlWXkN3_9xAI0FZXE3cbz-bDzEyQOVG_oU/s1600/Beer+Advent+Calendar.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
The last few Christmases I have gone home to Oregon to be with my parents and Mister B has stayed here. This year I am staying in Arizona. So not only will it be my first Christmas in Arizona, but also my first Christmas with the fella in quite a while. Although I will miss all my friends and family back in Oregon, I think it will be nice to have a relaxing Christmas here. I have already started decorating. Hey, if I am going to be here I will make the most of it! </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I feel like maybe that paragraph was misleading because now you probably expect to see photos of the above-mentioned decorations, of which I have none at the moment. Instead here are some photos of things I am thankful for.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Cozy fires. I know it seems silly to have a fireplace in a place where you don't need to use it eighty percent of the year because it is a million degrees out, but I am telling you, even having it to use for that twenty percent is TOTALLY worth it. It just makes Christmas seems more Christmasy and takes the edge off cold nights.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwJ9XUWCWG-3-AYf92dmKsX3AAZtrz1d-ek0vDkBFxcu1TxSXcBoikSBmsC8-NqHG6gZwqrF9qf2LurziM6cshgYwboP8JqwQnj8W-RZ-hbmEGjQVbR6Jlk3MGkvqnHqAYOBfeZ-96-8/s1600/Fireplace.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilwJ9XUWCWG-3-AYf92dmKsX3AAZtrz1d-ek0vDkBFxcu1TxSXcBoikSBmsC8-NqHG6gZwqrF9qf2LurziM6cshgYwboP8JqwQnj8W-RZ-hbmEGjQVbR6Jlk3MGkvqnHqAYOBfeZ-96-8/s1600/Fireplace.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Furrries. Mine like to get especially cuddly when it starts to get chilly, which is fine by me!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsxzgpFI4nTkEnLXa9akEgPqeIlnPacKrvuCZstKbX5LXq-s9_sJbnl0gO6nD2R-iAQy017Moe_Gbp8x_m52C-94yWWwo1VO-JZFGXYg8Pj2xLMipDUtRIBubey0mSdxcOmeWIbCTALc/s1600/LC.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsxzgpFI4nTkEnLXa9akEgPqeIlnPacKrvuCZstKbX5LXq-s9_sJbnl0gO6nD2R-iAQy017Moe_Gbp8x_m52C-94yWWwo1VO-JZFGXYg8Pj2xLMipDUtRIBubey0mSdxcOmeWIbCTALc/s1600/LC.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQQ-4cjfi0LVNuRA-gjpawPR0W3KQhZf7Sr0-hEFHSgtGFriT2wThvj28lNuncmDhlZbKKosXMBrdvDKSCm3Xz7Ysr5NrbwEtvFQfFuh6KXMnd2mRt5gJJ0IPi2gWz3dAQl7KdhBJRQI/s1600/Mal+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNQQ-4cjfi0LVNuRA-gjpawPR0W3KQhZf7Sr0-hEFHSgtGFriT2wThvj28lNuncmDhlZbKKosXMBrdvDKSCm3Xz7Ysr5NrbwEtvFQfFuh6KXMnd2mRt5gJJ0IPi2gWz3dAQl7KdhBJRQI/s1600/Mal+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GXVfAVrVNn8KAeyEZo5EcimJaUGJhW0jCcfn2SeM9XUEYfEvuqugIcojRmwFNFMCd_CLWv0g2LHYATD5v611NJKqNJPMT7Pv7nhgRujUoDRFZKUHbZMt8LuOdGZ6xCp1hEnbIG3opZ0/s1600/Mal+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GXVfAVrVNn8KAeyEZo5EcimJaUGJhW0jCcfn2SeM9XUEYfEvuqugIcojRmwFNFMCd_CLWv0g2LHYATD5v611NJKqNJPMT7Pv7nhgRujUoDRFZKUHbZMt8LuOdGZ6xCp1hEnbIG3opZ0/s1600/Mal+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Haha, it is really hard to get LC to hold still for pictures unless she is asleep. Mostly because she just wants to rub her face on the camera. It makes for a lot of shots like this.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaolO5WQ1GGmZYi7Md3CnHU6QVI_eDmjfUYCVuXRTH0zEgkwS4IRFd2WccYTC3kYsOq7eT_xOMg13ohlOsnigzg2mTVjPr-ItzT46uB0ndQ8HVb9xTNEBwHPDuaoc4HxFkGaNYdx2ReJA/s1600/12-1-13+021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaolO5WQ1GGmZYi7Md3CnHU6QVI_eDmjfUYCVuXRTH0zEgkwS4IRFd2WccYTC3kYsOq7eT_xOMg13ohlOsnigzg2mTVjPr-ItzT46uB0ndQ8HVb9xTNEBwHPDuaoc4HxFkGaNYdx2ReJA/s1600/12-1-13+021.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am also thankful for cooking. I am getting more and more into it lately. It is just so relaxing and rewarding. </div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I would say BBQ is one of the favorite foods here in this household. To that end I made pulled pork last weekend (from where else, but <a href="http://localmilkblog.com/2013/08/summer-soiree-blackberry-bbq-sauce-faux-smoked-pulled-pork.html">Local Milk</a>) and let me tell you, oh man! I have made pulled pork before, but this recipe was even better. It got all blackened and crispy on the outside and the pork was tender and smoky. Mister B pulled off a big piece of the skin with some juicy meat attached and said, and I quote, "Oh yeah, I can already tell this will be the best thing I ever eat!" And let me tell you he was not exaggerating much. If you like BBQ go make this and you won't be sorry!</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKjx2fsLj44j78aj1PdHOrq3p50c6iLq-wWtU_NUz3fhTeHPgr9KiHrgcIyASaqucIYBHYDL_pph6154umFfR2pbMQ8wkSwBCJp9SMEhnyxUp_7scMTkJ72Rnly5IWtG1XH31ug_XZNc/s1600/Pulled+Pork.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipKjx2fsLj44j78aj1PdHOrq3p50c6iLq-wWtU_NUz3fhTeHPgr9KiHrgcIyASaqucIYBHYDL_pph6154umFfR2pbMQ8wkSwBCJp9SMEhnyxUp_7scMTkJ72Rnly5IWtG1XH31ug_XZNc/s1600/Pulled+Pork.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Well I think that is all for now. I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!</div>
<br />
<br />
<center>
Cheers!<br />
<img alt="post signature" class="left" src="http://www.lovelylinedesign.com/clients/buccaneers/icon-alia-tea-pot.png" style="background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none;" /><br />
</center>Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-54738373402824560142013-11-24T17:13:00.000-08:002014-04-11T13:00:04.914-07:00Potato Leek Soup And Go Mighty Goals<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmLDe21z09WgR9UI41Bni_FwF5h96NvoNbQZeeERhuf-FfcJfKXTmyukxQ-N_wiTS-nkK08PMS4YgJ5FX3EjvnhNOs35tYq7oZ3zyqZIrQNz3ECoXiuSxd9D_CJ-4rGrMmkhOQ7qHm0o/s1600/Adding+Bacon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicmLDe21z09WgR9UI41Bni_FwF5h96NvoNbQZeeERhuf-FfcJfKXTmyukxQ-N_wiTS-nkK08PMS4YgJ5FX3EjvnhNOs35tYq7oZ3zyqZIrQNz3ECoXiuSxd9D_CJ-4rGrMmkhOQ7qHm0o/s1600/Adding+Bacon.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a>My cooking soup obsession continues.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
This time as promised, my version of the Potato Leek Soup Vanessa posted about over at <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2013/11/and-then-it-was-here.html">A Fanciful Twist</a>.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It is my version because although my soup was inspired by hers, I sort of did a few things differently. First off, I was pretty lazy and wanted to make everything in one pan instead of two, so out came my trusty dutch oven. (Also, to be honest, the kitchen was already pretty messy so I wanted to add to the mess as little as possible).</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
My version also differs in that it has bacon! Why not add bacon I say?<br />
<a name='more'></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2r172g1r24Zb0vKdZHrXeTGZp0iafFmX5TaWIHqD7gDNt5SkFcOxH9Tbuq8NCtPRa5a0lIqsc5QRg4j3OeVmt99xaUYes_eU4XElya82dubruhEuLT71YX2vp4_2yOsr19mDv_0vuZs/s1600/Bacon+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk2r172g1r24Zb0vKdZHrXeTGZp0iafFmX5TaWIHqD7gDNt5SkFcOxH9Tbuq8NCtPRa5a0lIqsc5QRg4j3OeVmt99xaUYes_eU4XElya82dubruhEuLT71YX2vp4_2yOsr19mDv_0vuZs/s1600/Bacon+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br />
<br /></div>
<div>
I fried up some bacon first so that I would have the bacon grease to cook everything in, and reserved the bacon itself to add at the end.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I chopped up some leeks.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmVtchrO3vNq_GpUERAphdoGOXDVs6a0m7kN0lX7Fmd_uro3Gz1XHtLrJ9GTjLd_C6UtwiWXj5e6X1mAbvXLuWNWwb7nGaO6iBiiL6-OE3xO39coi8Xc3pfZRvW4QZ48k3IdS9JfRMRw/s1600/Leeks+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHmVtchrO3vNq_GpUERAphdoGOXDVs6a0m7kN0lX7Fmd_uro3Gz1XHtLrJ9GTjLd_C6UtwiWXj5e6X1mAbvXLuWNWwb7nGaO6iBiiL6-OE3xO39coi8Xc3pfZRvW4QZ48k3IdS9JfRMRw/s1600/Leeks+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
I had never cooked leeks before, look how big they are!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaP84gO-5ZONuZpPQyd72_zgoqYTm9YKgzBTeBKsowJKzfwbRlAgpjV2V78PLH_zAa2dSsMLfNM96wBLRBVyafyomo0Fpq7YOr_WIt8npin9f0RQEysFd3V0n2J9rQprSD76jL4M5jswE/s1600/Leeks+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaP84gO-5ZONuZpPQyd72_zgoqYTm9YKgzBTeBKsowJKzfwbRlAgpjV2V78PLH_zAa2dSsMLfNM96wBLRBVyafyomo0Fpq7YOr_WIt8npin9f0RQEysFd3V0n2J9rQprSD76jL4M5jswE/s1600/Leeks+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Then I cooked them down in the bacon grease (and a little olive oil) along with some garlic, salt, and pepper.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqqtWehXTpg2xyVYhMjHs3QcWQBSBYf-hKBFP3yM1OD_Cp0cwRycOmHGCL5Iz5Twp3ngDC4_w5yIkJ3QWMGo3KyIfyjnt41MVrMJJJI36fdkfjLpWsvF6yTeDYwQK_qaFVrHmcLW9dME/s1600/Cooking+Leeks.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDqqtWehXTpg2xyVYhMjHs3QcWQBSBYf-hKBFP3yM1OD_Cp0cwRycOmHGCL5Iz5Twp3ngDC4_w5yIkJ3QWMGo3KyIfyjnt41MVrMJJJI36fdkfjLpWsvF6yTeDYwQK_qaFVrHmcLW9dME/s1600/Cooking+Leeks.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
In go the potatoes!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8Nvd6jU6zyEFKt0-kR8yOqR8azMWTPaDfMoqzORk6DwojAE3YZImms90G7FbKfV1NAHxd-czXmQeTKatGNnzll0zXw_wQan0Iv_5uuD99g5NWu6bG17Qx3sMaeh0u55gmYpzzrq6IbU/s1600/Adding+Potatoes.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK8Nvd6jU6zyEFKt0-kR8yOqR8azMWTPaDfMoqzORk6DwojAE3YZImms90G7FbKfV1NAHxd-czXmQeTKatGNnzll0zXw_wQan0Iv_5uuD99g5NWu6bG17Qx3sMaeh0u55gmYpzzrq6IbU/s1600/Adding+Potatoes.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
After those cooked a bit (I think I also added some butter and more salt and pepper during this part) I covered everything with chicken broth (and a little water because I didn't have quite enough chicken broth).</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
When I buy chicken broth at the store I like to get this kind if I can because it is from my home state (Oregon represent!).</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJNrifVeOUyEWCqe5ru-Uc6JecFUkjp0Po0dfzsdjrHKTVY2n-8qpnsr0H3m7o8yCwgJYXiX-OQQgQaZ5BME2ihrhuDtgGIld9BopPG4YXmuVzPloSqATXiv9LWK9U-z6mG-bxCLWd5o/s1600/Chicken+Broth.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJNrifVeOUyEWCqe5ru-Uc6JecFUkjp0Po0dfzsdjrHKTVY2n-8qpnsr0H3m7o8yCwgJYXiX-OQQgQaZ5BME2ihrhuDtgGIld9BopPG4YXmuVzPloSqATXiv9LWK9U-z6mG-bxCLWd5o/s1600/Chicken+Broth.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I then cooked everything with the lid on until the potatoes were nice and soft. As you may be able to tell I was pretty lax on the times, I just sort of cooked everything until I thought it was ready.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I didn't use evaporated milk, I just added some heavy cream to my taste after everything was cooked. I thought about using my lovely immersion blender (see previous post), but in the end I went with Vanessa on this and just sort of mashed everything up with a potato masher so it was still a little chunky.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Then back in went the bacon and some Parmesan for good measure. And voila! Soup!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLyUzlHaiOMCxocGp0JKtJ6lr1cQeJ8zxdQwnBlBuJy1c94T16oC-MEAHrND38nUaj-Bpm7pHusspp1Yh5OJwvDXZUmXV_NxyICJYzC0gWuw7GcW8zpYMWFIvGlmGndPTRvND2cAXPyE/s1600/Potato+Leek+Soup.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSLyUzlHaiOMCxocGp0JKtJ6lr1cQeJ8zxdQwnBlBuJy1c94T16oC-MEAHrND38nUaj-Bpm7pHusspp1Yh5OJwvDXZUmXV_NxyICJYzC0gWuw7GcW8zpYMWFIvGlmGndPTRvND2cAXPyE/s1600/Potato+Leek+Soup.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It was pretty tasty if I do say so myself. Thanks for the inspiration Miss V!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
I also wanted to mention that I have set a new goal over on Go Mighty. I have always wanted to cook my way through an entire cook book, but I really don't like sea food at all (neither does Mister B) so inevitably there would always be things I really wouldn't want to make. </div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
To that end I have decided to cook my way through a bread book! I have almost never met a bread I didn't like, so I think this is going to work out well. This is the book I chose because I already had it, but had never made anything from it before.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCk0i32YW9A4in2dGJMm4DckuHkH2Ylw1BZ8o_1YRUSP6x6fxOtSilOu5P0yt1lRrgWXh-qjkYMjAmsOA25maJXRfnDcNcVj-yLqtRgpOe4LOUNPa0T_n5B_5rpvfO84OFO6nHRkPYmE/s1600/Bread+Book.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCk0i32YW9A4in2dGJMm4DckuHkH2Ylw1BZ8o_1YRUSP6x6fxOtSilOu5P0yt1lRrgWXh-qjkYMjAmsOA25maJXRfnDcNcVj-yLqtRgpOe4LOUNPa0T_n5B_5rpvfO84OFO6nHRkPYmE/s1600/Bread+Book.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
And this is the first recipe I made!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeZqNXhtUWq84kd5W56Csn_vY7i1h9XqomSKFrC1Tj9GN0YzbJFlBFdlyfkWTi_6zsvZGWPzZQ9esplov-L3L6YlWmPMiRr7g49LN-1HIwJeydT3AKTy3e9eAFMCU22O_TP1O-QvDkMY/s1600/Cornmeal+Honey+Bread.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLeZqNXhtUWq84kd5W56Csn_vY7i1h9XqomSKFrC1Tj9GN0YzbJFlBFdlyfkWTi_6zsvZGWPzZQ9esplov-L3L6YlWmPMiRr7g49LN-1HIwJeydT3AKTy3e9eAFMCU22O_TP1O-QvDkMY/s1600/Cornmeal+Honey+Bread.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It turned out quite well. I had bread for tea and a loaf to freeze for later.</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT3yWv4tU-ZgBYSrZYIUD2_SGmteitj764lQPlGhRkqMAvQmJ3eAJi8jqeli_AxYtVUvx0Z2AcZ7dZV9-juyGRB5pz_F5P5CyDRY_W9jTxdipnfTliUf7vuzSJ3h06dTx2zFinZ754iA/s1600/Bread+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT3yWv4tU-ZgBYSrZYIUD2_SGmteitj764lQPlGhRkqMAvQmJ3eAJi8jqeli_AxYtVUvx0Z2AcZ7dZV9-juyGRB5pz_F5P5CyDRY_W9jTxdipnfTliUf7vuzSJ3h06dTx2zFinZ754iA/s1600/Bread+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT3yWv4tU-ZgBYSrZYIUD2_SGmteitj764lQPlGhRkqMAvQmJ3eAJi8jqeli_AxYtVUvx0Z2AcZ7dZV9-juyGRB5pz_F5P5CyDRY_W9jTxdipnfTliUf7vuzSJ3h06dTx2zFinZ754iA/s1600/Bread+2.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1yXFfKugDleTZmg48o4Wc6a1HHKkrIIIc9BguKTicBMgWQHMkhgtLpCJemjGb4Yhoca1qZGCFhGV8VAlS002yXB4o1yIg1Cd8i8jcDLYHTQMT1OAZ70ytzAkFrcClDDhamP2X2Amgb4/s1600/Bread+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ1yXFfKugDleTZmg48o4Wc6a1HHKkrIIIc9BguKTicBMgWQHMkhgtLpCJemjGb4Yhoca1qZGCFhGV8VAlS002yXB4o1yIg1Cd8i8jcDLYHTQMT1OAZ70ytzAkFrcClDDhamP2X2Amgb4/s1600/Bread+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a><br />
<div>
I will be hopefully be posting about the breads I make here, but you can also follow this goal over at <a href="http://gomighty.com/goal/40173/">Go Mighty</a>. I think it is going to be fun!</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
And so I leave you with this morning's delicious breakfast sandwich.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNZdCvK7bGyXDg1IfihCeC5J4JcbHMnb5uUQOdlfVKO4E3R3todU_-zF7fWsQ3W26MPfSwJ3Ct83_oTFhathe6hnlTf39Y_YKCr4HmgqzKxTuXntBdga_TNt1HQiIyE_pMRGxfss2Sbw/s1600/Breakfast+Sandwich+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBNZdCvK7bGyXDg1IfihCeC5J4JcbHMnb5uUQOdlfVKO4E3R3todU_-zF7fWsQ3W26MPfSwJ3Ct83_oTFhathe6hnlTf39Y_YKCr4HmgqzKxTuXntBdga_TNt1HQiIyE_pMRGxfss2Sbw/s1600/Breakfast+Sandwich+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6YPsN44pLqkRPH18X1G6TWrkvgwY-SbWMQHfDZw5VJcd6grRGrNN73NOlyIuqfcuDmARtVvc9fDkbQrt3k2vAxcKZI9LdTBg0K9Nb20Bt90uatdB2CozH0a3Bo3f2pcfYVVT3Yzhy4Y/s1600/Breakfast+Sandwich+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6YPsN44pLqkRPH18X1G6TWrkvgwY-SbWMQHfDZw5VJcd6grRGrNN73NOlyIuqfcuDmARtVvc9fDkbQrt3k2vAxcKZI9LdTBg0K9Nb20Bt90uatdB2CozH0a3Bo3f2pcfYVVT3Yzhy4Y/s1600/Breakfast+Sandwich+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT3yWv4tU-ZgBYSrZYIUD2_SGmteitj764lQPlGhRkqMAvQmJ3eAJi8jqeli_AxYtVUvx0Z2AcZ7dZV9-juyGRB5pz_F5P5CyDRY_W9jTxdipnfTliUf7vuzSJ3h06dTx2zFinZ754iA/s1600/Bread+2.JPG" with "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT3yWv4tU-ZgBYSrZYIUD2_SGmteitj764lQPlGhRkqMAvQmJ3eAJi8jqeli_AxYtVUvx0Z2AcZ7dZV9-juyGRB5pz_F5P5CyDRY_W9jTxdipnfTliUf7vuzSJ3h06dTx2zFinZ754iA/s1600/Bread+2.JPG" --><!-- Blogger automated replacement: "https://images-blogger-opensocial.googleusercontent.com/gadgets/proxy?url=http%3A%2F%2F2.bp.blogspot.com%2F-IdsWk0JASkA%2FUpKeueQsGVI%2FAAAAAAAAH84%2FTZWBNlVwMdU%2Fs1600%2FBread%2B2.JPG&container=blogger&gadget=a&rewriteMime=image%2F*" with "https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguT3yWv4tU-ZgBYSrZYIUD2_SGmteitj764lQPlGhRkqMAvQmJ3eAJi8jqeli_AxYtVUvx0Z2AcZ7dZV9-juyGRB5pz_F5P5CyDRY_W9jTxdipnfTliUf7vuzSJ3h06dTx2zFinZ754iA/s1600/Bread+2.JPG" -->Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-46107495789619209162013-11-16T16:19:00.000-08:002014-04-11T12:56:58.775-07:00Fire In The Night<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrWwXMENbmn1UTM8jSNTaScSCReeWfaV7DqDSl4pYol31O5nZssge4b7KTCiVZpvrhO88lcxfzFMggs72LBMsEcyLgUPLiTuE1cPzR_YJbh8D3Gg61Pag8H7LOTNqoNm7htC4KhR5Cuc/s1600/moon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHrWwXMENbmn1UTM8jSNTaScSCReeWfaV7DqDSl4pYol31O5nZssge4b7KTCiVZpvrhO88lcxfzFMggs72LBMsEcyLgUPLiTuE1cPzR_YJbh8D3Gg61Pag8H7LOTNqoNm7htC4KhR5Cuc/s640/moon.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a>This week I was in a car accident. I am fine, the other person is fine, my car is not fine. It doesn't matter whose fault it was (the other person's), now my car is in the shop. I don't know for how long or if I might have to get a new car all together, needless to say, it has not been a good week.<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
It is experiences like these that make you appreciate the little things.<br />
<a name='more'></a></div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
And I don't just mean because it could have been a lot worse and someone could have been really hurt, I also mean when something happens that shakes up your life you realize that your routine, and things like having a car to get to places whenever you want, make life so much simpler.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
Now maybe having a car doesn't exactly count as a little thing, but there are some other things that do. Little things that are still important.</div>
<div>
<br /></div>
<div>
The moon. There is something about the moon that captivates me, pulls at me.<br />
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5s4LpwVsvMT9dzAE_Ii15XRhE_wMTC8QldxAqhm1iz_Or5LPWUIpWJEla6L_kGqp2k6jZGrLtKhvlYHHhJjS4PWD46jAYQlVH4ZEZRoqWGYZOO2S_UY9LGn2qiDMsqZikYVMVTdvHWM/s1600/moon+and+cactus.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn5s4LpwVsvMT9dzAE_Ii15XRhE_wMTC8QldxAqhm1iz_Or5LPWUIpWJEla6L_kGqp2k6jZGrLtKhvlYHHhJjS4PWD46jAYQlVH4ZEZRoqWGYZOO2S_UY9LGn2qiDMsqZikYVMVTdvHWM/s640/moon+and+cactus.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Do you feel it too?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1s7K0GuSCJdLpWwfm5nYhkC3Cbb3i0e_pNrXtxSCOnpUJapx1Xgk05iFdjtcD2Sej6JmwFmGed5wJsodoqhm53l7NUoWTOF0YRUlEpczRxRQIqx8njm9mUd6mp4wBwssLYYnK05h57PI/s1600/horned+moon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1s7K0GuSCJdLpWwfm5nYhkC3Cbb3i0e_pNrXtxSCOnpUJapx1Xgk05iFdjtcD2Sej6JmwFmGed5wJsodoqhm53l7NUoWTOF0YRUlEpczRxRQIqx8njm9mUd6mp4wBwssLYYnK05h57PI/s640/horned+moon.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
The moon and a fire in the night. Those are little things that I love. They are wild and yet comforting.<br />
<br />
Fall is my favorite season (even here in Arizona where it takes longer to get cool), but our new fire pit makes it even better. It recalls memories of camping, summer at the cabin, beach bonfires. I love cut-outs of moons and stars. I love smelling like smoke after sitting outside by the fire under the night sky. The crackle of the flames. Magic.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx9NgcFkIHJuObwSscCScsykpzKZiNtXaEcs2H9Q4uXJHuwc8sEwbKAfBChob2eHUuTP50fGEunYuW49mGJzaXH4xUQ2sNo3R5nivDHQK8RPFALGNA6e7cY1J8F0tPtE1JirdyKsnQmk/s1600/fire+pit+1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx9NgcFkIHJuObwSscCScsykpzKZiNtXaEcs2H9Q4uXJHuwc8sEwbKAfBChob2eHUuTP50fGEunYuW49mGJzaXH4xUQ2sNo3R5nivDHQK8RPFALGNA6e7cY1J8F0tPtE1JirdyKsnQmk/s640/fire+pit+1.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0P7wRa0tfaAtgz1rScuUrFm23-pkFXNfndxuceL126cyjZVHMtTm6kSr9RtGwXzYLpVwQFI0uF4XgsbgEKptIsPI8HxxxBQV08h1C3hZOWvCIs_EQ-huSt-OwJwJZ2kzjCVEhYVwmsY/s1600/fire+pit+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0P7wRa0tfaAtgz1rScuUrFm23-pkFXNfndxuceL126cyjZVHMtTm6kSr9RtGwXzYLpVwQFI0uF4XgsbgEKptIsPI8HxxxBQV08h1C3hZOWvCIs_EQ-huSt-OwJwJZ2kzjCVEhYVwmsY/s640/fire+pit+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnoYQz2ktBVeWc7qZ0Qp0StcghYj5ehpqkPCG0lRCyGMzO7qeoQDTgvX1WA2x1kKvFRb8mirEphYMloixZss8F5AxqjJwcxoMiHWMZb5XCZfCSGrCjiTidq2_3GymOKTy55NCJ5gLMPmU/s1600/fire+pit+3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnoYQz2ktBVeWc7qZ0Qp0StcghYj5ehpqkPCG0lRCyGMzO7qeoQDTgvX1WA2x1kKvFRb8mirEphYMloixZss8F5AxqjJwcxoMiHWMZb5XCZfCSGrCjiTidq2_3GymOKTy55NCJ5gLMPmU/s640/fire+pit+3.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
I could use a little magic this week. These things help.Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-29762696144566397642013-11-13T14:41:00.000-08:002014-04-11T13:38:45.669-07:00Pumpkin EverythingYes, I am one of those people that loves pumpkin everything. What's that you say? It is pumpkin flavored? Why yes please, I would love some! This weekend I realized that I had a little sugar pumpkin left over from Halloween, so of course it was destined to become soup. I have been a bit obsessed with soup lately. It is so delicious, so warm (even though it is in the 80s here right now I am firmly in the fall mindset), so comforting, and there are so many possibilities! It has become my new favorite thing to cook because it is one of the few things that I feel comfortable just whipping up on my own without a recipe. If you have never made something without a recipe, you should seriously try it. If it turns out and tastes delicious, you feel like a total badass for having managed it all on your own without anyone else's help. If you are one of those confident people that have been doing this for years, then you already know what I mean, but if not you should go for it. Believe me, if I can do it you can do it!<br />
<a name='more'></a><br />
<br />
So, back to the soup.<br />
<br />
First I cooked the pumpkin to ready it for addition to the soup.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBb95f5W7B0GK5NsNZ_qaiU2bQTy6OD-_yW4mR_IVx3-ZbfIe4McBOCiV-4mtj2vefz5nLcWCMDasn4KD3X_mOmFcM1WRR1p6s8jKEJJK2qo95R6GoV9ye3MeduACuLMj88kREocOU1A/s1600/cooked+pumpkin.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBb95f5W7B0GK5NsNZ_qaiU2bQTy6OD-_yW4mR_IVx3-ZbfIe4McBOCiV-4mtj2vefz5nLcWCMDasn4KD3X_mOmFcM1WRR1p6s8jKEJJK2qo95R6GoV9ye3MeduACuLMj88kREocOU1A/s640/cooked+pumpkin.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Then I sauteed up some onion, apples, and garlic. Mmm, I love this part it smells so good.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjRt8wzkgzJK30u0pU4OEtvAPIFgFpzZQdJDNS2oaH8JV5v5_9dIKRr9bPu6TIwV-vhT-g1RexmCVbQnyOm7BP_aYnOrrqLAxInKQpvjgDd1iIb9t-02hfNMHPOm0PA6K_2E-PaXNxtY/s1600/onions+and+apples.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibjRt8wzkgzJK30u0pU4OEtvAPIFgFpzZQdJDNS2oaH8JV5v5_9dIKRr9bPu6TIwV-vhT-g1RexmCVbQnyOm7BP_aYnOrrqLAxInKQpvjgDd1iIb9t-02hfNMHPOm0PA6K_2E-PaXNxtY/s640/onions+and+apples.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
I added a bit of sage that I had hanging up to dry, as well as salt, pepper....well you know, the usual gang.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbC9O4GV-ReZ9LDWrrb20EASMfddUTliHdl1Z5_I2H5W5DBZlGW31cO76Y5JOsbSi6WMf2qdHoETbkrRDSTvhkVvVG1gB6sDxEcXgkuEjKFrp06rIeZSn6DT9ejqUw-J8UUnlQC1-VBes/s1600/adding+sage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbC9O4GV-ReZ9LDWrrb20EASMfddUTliHdl1Z5_I2H5W5DBZlGW31cO76Y5JOsbSi6WMf2qdHoETbkrRDSTvhkVvVG1gB6sDxEcXgkuEjKFrp06rIeZSn6DT9ejqUw-J8UUnlQC1-VBes/s640/adding+sage.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
Next went in chicken broth and the pumpkin.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM7uG-CXomzy1AZfhD-TFBWQdUigsEPZabe-bCXAorUuaoiI77K_2K5i2BIEvCmDYdGBhd2t3-LAWTJLhg7LUQRSeou0z_dXM2xZbzg5S3X7B-MdIhmsYEzGSkkbpS8xASd3ixC810aE/s1600/pumpkin+soup.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTM7uG-CXomzy1AZfhD-TFBWQdUigsEPZabe-bCXAorUuaoiI77K_2K5i2BIEvCmDYdGBhd2t3-LAWTJLhg7LUQRSeou0z_dXM2xZbzg5S3X7B-MdIhmsYEzGSkkbpS8xASd3ixC810aE/s640/pumpkin+soup.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
After a bit of a cook-down I added some cream and a little more seasoning and it was ready to go. I then gave it, to quote Jaime Oliver, "a bit of a waz" with my immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender and plan on making blended soup more than once in your life, I highly recommend getting one. I know it seems like such a specific and unnecessary kitchen tool, but it is SO much easier than blending hot soup in batches in the blender. It is definitely worth it in my opinion. In fact, it might even be one of my favorite kitchen tools that I own (along with the dutch oven that is also featured in this post and which I use for absolutely everything from baking bread, to roasts, to soup)!<br />
<br />
Oh, did I mention I was also baking up some pumpkin seeds to go along with this?<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4troBV-gD76YcG7RXOInmNFbhtJHOCCug4o3Ou27Z_FReW7LgaZIFXzPxCi8Udr-S-VTvnr_FnyTwU-0tjVOvRY0q8vtTSu5VVphPjxSnF0a2MQ_zTlu4UGauiF1Oqj1ta5YOXColq8/s1600/pumpkin+seeds.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj4troBV-gD76YcG7RXOInmNFbhtJHOCCug4o3Ou27Z_FReW7LgaZIFXzPxCi8Udr-S-VTvnr_FnyTwU-0tjVOvRY0q8vtTSu5VVphPjxSnF0a2MQ_zTlu4UGauiF1Oqj1ta5YOXColq8/s640/pumpkin+seeds.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
And here is the finished product!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgar2z3e_QGwSHYGqroefxrA9nV9RD4dG-1qCtldWIL7BxXtGUFFjsCH3bT0jv1OnU6XQ0b0UcU1L73hl5iV-cpF6_ybIQNo3Y0asWO9zUvo8DOy02HhZSz0LY3G62e-KHF8oJpGGA4-f4/s1600/pumpkin+soup+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgar2z3e_QGwSHYGqroefxrA9nV9RD4dG-1qCtldWIL7BxXtGUFFjsCH3bT0jv1OnU6XQ0b0UcU1L73hl5iV-cpF6_ybIQNo3Y0asWO9zUvo8DOy02HhZSz0LY3G62e-KHF8oJpGGA4-f4/s640/pumpkin+soup+2.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
A sprinkle of Parmesan, a few pumpkin seeds, and dinner is ready. Hm, never mind the fact that this soup is the same color as my counter tops, which I think says more about the outdated-ness of my house than it does about the soup. It was delicious! And Mister B doesn't like this kind of soup (he thinks it is too sweet), which means I get it all for myself. I have been taking it to work for lunch, which is perfect.<br />
<br />
My next soup adventure is going to be based on Vanessa's potato and leek which she recently did a post about over at <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2013/11/and-then-it-was-here.html">A Fanciful Twist</a>. I have never had potato and leek before, but she made it look so yummy and I think I can easily do it without a recipe (remember the feeling like a cooking badass part). So more on that when it happens.<br />
<br />
One last little pumpkin recipe before I go. Do yourself a favor and make these <a href="http://food52.com/blog/8588-honey-pumpkin-biscuits">honey pumpkin</a> biscuits which I found the recipe for through one of my new favorite blogs <a href="http://localmilkblog.com/">Local Milk</a> (it is lovely, go check it out). Anyway, they are insanely good and because I can never have enough pumpkin related things, I even used a pumpkin cookie cutter to cut them out.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vrLxc7S6HQAU_BOV8d5LzOusQEKvKOK1lb_pQ1p3gaR5m6GpPezpPCARospu7ATH9rRewiCkquSrKNj1GkD1MUsukelxdsUBDObBhkndobDHrB1Uxv6mC_1romlmlfVZEEW6d7Bhlo8/s1600/pumpkin+biscuits.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5vrLxc7S6HQAU_BOV8d5LzOusQEKvKOK1lb_pQ1p3gaR5m6GpPezpPCARospu7ATH9rRewiCkquSrKNj1GkD1MUsukelxdsUBDObBhkndobDHrB1Uxv6mC_1romlmlfVZEEW6d7Bhlo8/s640/pumpkin+biscuits.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
They are perfect for a fall afternoon tea!<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJvl_CkDKq0HL6vf4R6cD5eBQ5zW7UFEN3FvGSp7pF5_MSSqaix_RU_goSlu4Uq2UswgWPhA574hQ3qUkijCZsEn9Nc6DO9OAPq4BM8Q35V9lTSaUd6GmHZXuxgREclOHfk-zKDuDV00/s1600/fall+tea.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJvl_CkDKq0HL6vf4R6cD5eBQ5zW7UFEN3FvGSp7pF5_MSSqaix_RU_goSlu4Uq2UswgWPhA574hQ3qUkijCZsEn9Nc6DO9OAPq4BM8Q35V9lTSaUd6GmHZXuxgREclOHfk-zKDuDV00/s640/fall+tea.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Well as you can see if you have been here before I am trying some different templates and things with my blog to give it a cleaner look, which will hopefully make me feel good about it and want to write in it more. I haven't added a signature yet, but I think it is coming along.Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-25382209103466767532013-11-05T16:21:00.000-08:002014-04-11T13:39:21.635-07:00I Am Going Mighty<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
I am willing to admit that I have a problem with follow-through. I have a tendency to to get really excited about things or ideas, maybe even start them, but then I end up never seeing them through. Maybe I am lazy, maybe I have too little drive, maybe I am just easily distracted. Whatever the reason, it is not a quality that admire in myself and so I am going to make an effort to change it. </div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
To that end I have joined <a href="http://gomighty.com/">Go Mighty</a>. </div>
<a name='more'></a>You can go read all about it on their website, but essentially Go Mighty is a platform for people to set their goals, share them with others, and network to help bring their goals to fruition. Writing my goals down for all the world to see is a way to hold myself accountable if I have not completed them and feel satisfied checking them off if I have. It doesn't matter how crazy or unlikely they are, just getting them down in an arena where other people might share the same goals makes them seem more attainable. I think this is going to be a fun and inspiring thing to do, and if you need a little motivation to follow your dreams then maybe you should check out Go Mighty too!</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
One of my goals is to improve and keep up with my blog, so hopefully you will be seeing me a little more here. (I know I say that a lot and it never happens which is exactly why I added it to my list.) I think I have said before that I get discouraged by my blog not looking as pretty or being as interesting as the blogs I admire, which has been holding me back. That is where the "improving my blog" part comes in. Instead of attempting a crazy makeover to fix it all at once, which would inevitably end with me getting overwhelmed and never doing it at all, I am going to start making small changes so that over time it morphs into the blog I envision. I have already achieved one of my minor blog related goals which is to add a hovering pinterest button over every photo. Next up is how to add a signature at the end of every post!</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
If you want to check out the goals I have set so far, go <a href="http://gomighty.com/user/buccaneersandballgowns/">HERE</a>.</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2447717952646093047.post-32036128276066949712013-10-26T11:47:00.005-07:002014-04-11T13:42:11.861-07:00Halloween Party<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjm6I2F9FPZkSuZY2Dc7bvYz9llZ4EgA9mlLt8i02d8oKjKmyXSJq3PDl4beqVx6WEKrVhBOwmphgNkl4-sdrHFlAGS0rUBdbj4RyWKnCRcOVeIF1ObmdbQMMiCB4s8JiwKkCtpJt5lU/s1600/10-27-13+241.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjm6I2F9FPZkSuZY2Dc7bvYz9llZ4EgA9mlLt8i02d8oKjKmyXSJq3PDl4beqVx6WEKrVhBOwmphgNkl4-sdrHFlAGS0rUBdbj4RyWKnCRcOVeIF1ObmdbQMMiCB4s8JiwKkCtpJt5lU/s320/10-27-13+241.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a>Welcome to my Halloween party! Look around, have a drink, strike a pose for the costume photo booth!</div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<a name='more'></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwSxVZzYzv4-L41AcQL6i0TL-FGl_aIQWA2clgGHI6bQUZPNq2L3W0r6tgr_htqKUdqZeupC8blQ1UEc6qfy_aKSvD8Sw59XGS6IrYEXONgYXBioGAhM6q_rxGeayKevMnl1SvW0Djkw/s1600/10-27-13+234.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfwSxVZzYzv4-L41AcQL6i0TL-FGl_aIQWA2clgGHI6bQUZPNq2L3W0r6tgr_htqKUdqZeupC8blQ1UEc6qfy_aKSvD8Sw59XGS6IrYEXONgYXBioGAhM6q_rxGeayKevMnl1SvW0Djkw/s320/10-27-13+234.JPG" height="480" width="640" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPxq8FB5s9U6ZEbv5wMQVwI8dE01nRxXtR4P9XyNi-n9ItKyAVvlpQSkLO9QzqsKM2RcwGy_-NZDP2J_7gfjJK9SqYFuW4iLt0dej4YZmnOFAMd8j-9rrdyhHmaaPs2HUo0sLyV6ilDuY/s1600/10-27-13+236.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPxq8FB5s9U6ZEbv5wMQVwI8dE01nRxXtR4P9XyNi-n9ItKyAVvlpQSkLO9QzqsKM2RcwGy_-NZDP2J_7gfjJK9SqYFuW4iLt0dej4YZmnOFAMd8j-9rrdyhHmaaPs2HUo0sLyV6ilDuY/s320/10-27-13+236.JPG" height="640" width="480" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEgdQwp7hsqr_9bo82Bfbuid_2O_1bYZDpw3HyKSgTk_YQmB8V6rgOy2JAAd0owgBf0vSQEn_uciKOjgniuAR02n4Pf_CTaNZmzIbkQrH-Xfg827IBHMUhQpFeWRkCkDfITz4pDtdKv0/s1600/10-27-13+237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEgdQwp7hsqr_9bo82Bfbuid_2O_1bYZDpw3HyKSgTk_YQmB8V6rgOy2JAAd0owgBf0vSQEn_uciKOjgniuAR02n4Pf_CTaNZmzIbkQrH-Xfg827IBHMUhQpFeWRkCkDfITz4pDtdKv0/s320/10-27-13+237.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBH4NwdpO_LtH4rzZ1aMXsmejUgYrQY51zffofs5FvJ24-ncj7ebJYwx7dMrnI1U82tdYptMB-As5ik1v5w1RO0kaeKf_6D6LsK8u2UnyO8MOUwty3-Kzt6E8wQtBBWxKRU9RHomMCKqg/s1600/10-27-13+238.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBH4NwdpO_LtH4rzZ1aMXsmejUgYrQY51zffofs5FvJ24-ncj7ebJYwx7dMrnI1U82tdYptMB-As5ik1v5w1RO0kaeKf_6D6LsK8u2UnyO8MOUwty3-Kzt6E8wQtBBWxKRU9RHomMCKqg/s320/10-27-13+238.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98PUEkfbxEtslwnjOTegr2DsXj6ud2LqajeGMYWGK0g5n0bnLXeRNs-QG7H4GTx3OTWf7Wwt7IFNsJJ0DxXrcc6f7IPlRT1mdP666LV7YU1WXqUsfyO97lyS_dtkNsoR_tel53u5aKNM/s1600/10-27-13+239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj98PUEkfbxEtslwnjOTegr2DsXj6ud2LqajeGMYWGK0g5n0bnLXeRNs-QG7H4GTx3OTWf7Wwt7IFNsJJ0DxXrcc6f7IPlRT1mdP666LV7YU1WXqUsfyO97lyS_dtkNsoR_tel53u5aKNM/s320/10-27-13+239.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVv53nDiPLYJfYIIHo1JtODLSfyTrLSXCIoMyTgYHkBymCrWEXXAbWi8EPpTFlwVd8xlXzyfwqrD_ocj46Br-oAxNcLkOSzlVYvkWINy7ZmhKuNFhosMC9gNlYBAfI968idA0N3Cmw1I/s1600/10-27-13+240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoVv53nDiPLYJfYIIHo1JtODLSfyTrLSXCIoMyTgYHkBymCrWEXXAbWi8EPpTFlwVd8xlXzyfwqrD_ocj46Br-oAxNcLkOSzlVYvkWINy7ZmhKuNFhosMC9gNlYBAfI968idA0N3Cmw1I/s320/10-27-13+240.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgWL9KeSa0fR3lAh2WEpIkCPPu4LTXysaDHA3TzXloN7tYgtWr2E73KgEaFKJsqU-e4eqelGL-WM1dRMqokaZM61Y1irInLjK6Hue6GkUCFsNJ6_6u21GNesZ-SsGxXYylG89sTMBrJM/s1600/10-27-13+244.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgWL9KeSa0fR3lAh2WEpIkCPPu4LTXysaDHA3TzXloN7tYgtWr2E73KgEaFKJsqU-e4eqelGL-WM1dRMqokaZM61Y1irInLjK6Hue6GkUCFsNJ6_6u21GNesZ-SsGxXYylG89sTMBrJM/s320/10-27-13+244.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexyG5wExDclrKzX_QNutFVLSy1Zj87Hm6sWxDjP49kceteLNIqSjALKk2sQ1TDD4q-VPb2rJzfU9adTq4XXCOV6wTV84m4fDId1Wt7eWj_NwuUquNhfqUlPQ-Iya2gco_e6pOdq_gd4U/s1600/10-27-13+245.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiexyG5wExDclrKzX_QNutFVLSy1Zj87Hm6sWxDjP49kceteLNIqSjALKk2sQ1TDD4q-VPb2rJzfU9adTq4XXCOV6wTV84m4fDId1Wt7eWj_NwuUquNhfqUlPQ-Iya2gco_e6pOdq_gd4U/s320/10-27-13+245.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWD4edgvD-0qoaAzZhcGPJ6bLJ6jIJ8Se0D9SXnYh_3c-jzFlVKu9D1OHnrcf2899DDI4PAW9Dw3w9pOPUGeb1zuesMDGUu6DfiXRQEJ8QM4JgpAoORQHYNFpuLjPU1E16l3UlkjhKh7U/s1600/10-27-13+246.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWD4edgvD-0qoaAzZhcGPJ6bLJ6jIJ8Se0D9SXnYh_3c-jzFlVKu9D1OHnrcf2899DDI4PAW9Dw3w9pOPUGeb1zuesMDGUu6DfiXRQEJ8QM4JgpAoORQHYNFpuLjPU1E16l3UlkjhKh7U/s320/10-27-13+246.JPG" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmU_f3S3aLcpawXnIfioYqsOgQ2q_QUEzkxH0GajfskKdFwnJ23DESphhfTYEOvuxPb4SsF-E_eX0ZPtMP7sxTAzzUZot3AwEEj46UWdTUVI9r6Hv65_IO_tRWs6KS6xkLLn0aNFQto3A/s1600/10-27-13+258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmU_f3S3aLcpawXnIfioYqsOgQ2q_QUEzkxH0GajfskKdFwnJ23DESphhfTYEOvuxPb4SsF-E_eX0ZPtMP7sxTAzzUZot3AwEEj46UWdTUVI9r6Hv65_IO_tRWs6KS6xkLLn0aNFQto3A/s320/10-27-13+258.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRl7jGH48_ziVUTdksHmte-aeoJoKLvxko_1WKYfirtpp_BEfxgpLqDw4nWeENY_ymXn5J398CfRPMlcIxE1BNwDgBi_cOHXlT-XzOiBMluvYxqX_f4y5VGgN2zqpqGSa8Ap-Nzh14QU/s1600/10-27-13+261.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggRl7jGH48_ziVUTdksHmte-aeoJoKLvxko_1WKYfirtpp_BEfxgpLqDw4nWeENY_ymXn5J398CfRPMlcIxE1BNwDgBi_cOHXlT-XzOiBMluvYxqX_f4y5VGgN2zqpqGSa8Ap-Nzh14QU/s320/10-27-13+261.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfER8V7NTLAyhjfe2Np2PQoMyC_A1ULEjc1XMftJ-XzQpqGfgM_E5lGJhOsx92foiaNU7u2mXJFYR3-I7SFVJaEpc8kGLHbyfftayrpvOX9GBgoLs6Ng7zRCovD3g-F8TVVHQL4XyULCg/s1600/10-27-13+263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfER8V7NTLAyhjfe2Np2PQoMyC_A1ULEjc1XMftJ-XzQpqGfgM_E5lGJhOsx92foiaNU7u2mXJFYR3-I7SFVJaEpc8kGLHbyfftayrpvOX9GBgoLs6Ng7zRCovD3g-F8TVVHQL4XyULCg/s320/10-27-13+263.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95SsizqGLEOBYPUS2s89AigJortrY0ihZkoTasyj-ptQQUkHDn7VAE2DsRNv_b4PPvMaaBQG3lMGoS-_E_c9-rDi2uXWCUmmtPvv3exkGW76yJ4mFQx1sV_qSE7MfHXaxZirSZLHlEIQ/s1600/10-27-13+265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj95SsizqGLEOBYPUS2s89AigJortrY0ihZkoTasyj-ptQQUkHDn7VAE2DsRNv_b4PPvMaaBQG3lMGoS-_E_c9-rDi2uXWCUmmtPvv3exkGW76yJ4mFQx1sV_qSE7MfHXaxZirSZLHlEIQ/s320/10-27-13+265.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wW3BUfcpbySVMbPF0qEzHhDTtyyNa97rzzSwwvbgWq9o_7wWF4YLFOTPg-ozygvo-HVGEU3xP1le-ddSn6YXSGD4VBytqvoFjjptlQmvLqobldz2j-HHCDWyVAPiu9viX_J4WVozwno/s1600/10-27-13+269.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_wW3BUfcpbySVMbPF0qEzHhDTtyyNa97rzzSwwvbgWq9o_7wWF4YLFOTPg-ozygvo-HVGEU3xP1le-ddSn6YXSGD4VBytqvoFjjptlQmvLqobldz2j-HHCDWyVAPiu9viX_J4WVozwno/s320/10-27-13+269.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOaE0nwvakz2tAZCK2LTigBjWbVO_jkzJQyDdXa9qQcTD_S3muJYz87lKHjrqPrWT2rDSv9zyv_N-GmfJUHuIUNDbM0WopdX_I69YdynUaHxQcR5nAK3QTkLyXpLlR0Pr2RvWFJUeOKw/s1600/10-27-13+272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimOaE0nwvakz2tAZCK2LTigBjWbVO_jkzJQyDdXa9qQcTD_S3muJYz87lKHjrqPrWT2rDSv9zyv_N-GmfJUHuIUNDbM0WopdX_I69YdynUaHxQcR5nAK3QTkLyXpLlR0Pr2RvWFJUeOKw/s320/10-27-13+272.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE9qQ729-kPJAJB9BjvdHx59G0rnBmqvE-VNpChNRXjCcE-SGXmggU4Lnk8TxP360OfWoOHNu7foIVBf2E4n_D3iv5HSzupZFFxBKMaZaJAI0dQVehti0R3NJN7CCXo0CoT0RkOql5SQI/s1600/10-27-13+281.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE9qQ729-kPJAJB9BjvdHx59G0rnBmqvE-VNpChNRXjCcE-SGXmggU4Lnk8TxP360OfWoOHNu7foIVBf2E4n_D3iv5HSzupZFFxBKMaZaJAI0dQVehti0R3NJN7CCXo0CoT0RkOql5SQI/s320/10-27-13+281.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleBMI3OVAyu_2gAMi4hhuuk2x3N7b8p_0vletRebLBx1jtUOjhGyeBh0ZCW9AZ1mZ_LEiWndmqah1lh3t7DikpzNSgJxvUg99UmIagG7uiky4ze8Xg3l40CqCs5qojpozah0DzwPGeLA/s1600/10-27-13+282.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhleBMI3OVAyu_2gAMi4hhuuk2x3N7b8p_0vletRebLBx1jtUOjhGyeBh0ZCW9AZ1mZ_LEiWndmqah1lh3t7DikpzNSgJxvUg99UmIagG7uiky4ze8Xg3l40CqCs5qojpozah0DzwPGeLA/s320/10-27-13+282.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eQiLCyRSQxqy3WvNjFkPniMmHphY-_r1xaV2cw0qAXacZLK-KYbj_FqjvpiG6Tx9ZbTX-AO5iaIWZNc4bapp1SwGJk-uizsVPxCN0RVxo0fmQK2Y2LBaEImm0x6zHGJJrCZSuris5Yk/s1600/10-27-13+284.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7eQiLCyRSQxqy3WvNjFkPniMmHphY-_r1xaV2cw0qAXacZLK-KYbj_FqjvpiG6Tx9ZbTX-AO5iaIWZNc4bapp1SwGJk-uizsVPxCN0RVxo0fmQK2Y2LBaEImm0x6zHGJJrCZSuris5Yk/s320/10-27-13+284.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<div style="text-align: left;">
Thanks for stopping by even though I was a little late. To see all the other parties head over to <a href="http://afancifultwist.typepad.com/a_fanciful_twist/2013/10/halloween-party-2013.html">A Fanciful Twist!</a></div>
</div>
Buccaneers and Ball Gownshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540419691564130388noreply@blogger.com9