my fall wreath.

I am so very proud of myself! I made a wreath! I know to some that may not seem like a big deal, but I have never been very crafty. This year, I decided that instead of spending $20+ on a store bought wreath that I would make my own. I googled how to make a fall wreath and this one was by far my favorite! I got the idea here from Thrifty Decor Chick. While mine didn't turn out near as good as hers, I am still pretty happy with the end result.

And a little photo fun

Now, I just need to get a wreath hanger for the front door. Any ideas for my next project???

tj formal.

TJ Formal is the company that I work for. It is a formal wear company that has been in business for over 40 years and has been selling online for the last 13 years. I love love love working for TJ Formal. I have been with the company for almost 4 years. A year and a half, working in the store and a little over 2 years working from home. I love working from home, but have to admit that sometimes I really miss going in to the office. And, I REALLY miss the girls that I work with. One of my favorite things to do when I go back to Missouri is visit the store and all the girls that work there.

Here is a picture of my mom, mother-in-law, bridesmaids and me all wearing...you guessed it, dresses from TJ Formal!!! Mom and mother-in-law wearing Montage, bridesmaids wearing Bari Jay and me in Mori Lee.

If you are in need of formal wear for your wedding, ball, prom, cruise, or any special occasion; check out www.tjformal.com. Also, check out TJ Formal's fashion blog here and TJ Formal's facebook. 

the hubby.

Things I love about my husband:

1. His gorgeous blue eyes

2. His huge heart

3. That he will watch reality tv shows and chick flicks with me

4. How he actually tells me if he doesn't really like something I've cooked

5. How he tells me how much he really likes something I've cooked

6. His love for diesel trucks

7. That he's not ashamed to use coupons and always looks for the best deal

8. He makes the best grilled cheese EVER! 

9. His sense of style

10. He's a hottie :) 

I could go on and on, but these were a few things off the top of my head. I love you Jeremy Ryan Bitzer!!! 

recipe.

I have decided that once a week I am going to post a recipe. I am doing this more for myself to make sure that I'm cooking at least one "home cooked" meal per week. This blog is a little late as I actually cooked this meal on Saturday, I just haven't had much time to post.

Spaghetti Casserole
1 lb hamburger meat
2 cans cream of mushroom soup (I used cream of chicken this time. Bro-in-law hates mushrooms.)
2 cans tomato soup
1/2 pkg spaghetti noodles
2 cups shredded cheese (I use a blend of cheddar, monterey jack and mozarella)

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Boil spaghetti noodles as directed
3. Brown hamburger while spaghetti noodles are boiling
4. Drain grease from hamburger. Put back on burner and add soups. Mix well
5. Drain spaghetti noodles. Add to hamburger mixture.
6. Mix together well
7. Pour in 2 qt casserole dish
8. Sprinkle cheese on top
9. Bake until cheese is melted

Cheesy Bread
Ciabatta bread
Olive oil
Mozarella cheese
Fresh parmesan cheese
Garlic salt
Seasonings

1. Cut ciabatta bread in half
2. Drizzle olive oil on each half
3. Add garlic salt and seasonings (I use the 21 seasoning mix from Trader Joe's.)
4. Add mozarella cheese
5. Sprinkle with parmesan
6. Bake for approximately 10 minutes or until the corners of the bread start turning golden brown.

This is such an easy, delicious meal. I was hoping to get pictures, but hubby and brother-in-law tore into it before I got the chance.

Missing Missouri

I am really missing Missouri and the small town I grew up in, Seneca.

Things I miss most about Seneca:
1. My family
2. Knowing almost everyone by name
3. High school football games
4. Sister's II and all the ladies that work there
5. My white house on the hill
6. The tree on the outskirt of town that changes the prettiest colors in the fall
7. Snow days
8. Little and Big Lost Creek
9. Riding bicycles through town on a hot summer day
10. Going to Dairy Queen with my mom for strawberry shortcake

Hopefully, I will get to make a trip back home soon!

I want....

This bed

or maybe this one

I just really want a white/ivory wrought iron bed. Right now we have a beautiful cherry bedroom set that was Jeremy's grandmothers, but it just isn't exactly what we want. It is very big and bulky, and I want something more simple. Our bedroom is done in light blue and chocolate. I think a bed like one of these with some white/ivory nightstands and a white/ivory dresser would make the perfect bedroom for us! Someday, I will have this! But for now, I will just be happy with what we do have.

My little Hallo-weiner!!!

My little mini dachshund Peanut looking so happy in his halloween pajamas. He's such a funny little guy when you put any kind of clothes on him. He runs all around the house like something is chasing him, jumps on every piece of furniture and rolls around. I don't know if he thinks the clothes will come off if he does this, but it is the cutest thing. I just love my little man!