Gift That Keeps on Giving

Hello Friday! You know, three day weekends really are amazing because not only do you get a longer weekend, but you also get the added pleasure of a shortened work week. It's like the gift that keeps on giving!

The upcoming weekend has me really excited because we are working on some projects around the house! My plan is to paint this console table a rustic orange...I think. I'm still looking at some color options. I'm really excited though! And Chris is either going to work on his new fish tank (no, it's still not done!) or finish painting our extra dining table chairs:)

With yoga tomorrow morning, a trip to Joann's to find this fabric, and some time spent at Lowe's, this weekend is shaping up to be a very good one!

Looking for a quick dinner for the weekend? You may want to try out this delicious Apricot Glazed Grilled Chicken I made last night! It is super easy and brings a wonderful flair of fruity succelance to the dinner table. We enjoyed it with some wild and brown rice and a simple herbed salad:)

*I also substituted boneless skinless chicken breast for the drumsticks and thighs used in this recipe, which obviously shortens the grilling time. The cook time is about 4 minutes per side, while continually basting it in the apricot glaze.

Hope your weekend is filled with this much relaxation!

More Cramped by the Minute

Happy Friday guys!! This week went by in a snap:)

I just finished cutting up tomatoes, onions and lettuce for our work bbq today. Phew, those onions were brutal to my still teary eyes! My little platter looks cute though:)

Oh and speaking of cute, I have to show off my FAB-ulous new chairs! Um, yes, we bought MORE furniture!! I just can't pass up such a good find when I know we won't be here significantly longer and even though it may be cramped, at least everyone can have a cozy seat!

Please ignore that they are randomly strewn in our living room! We got both chairs and the ottoman for $200!! They are exactly what I have been looking for and look brand new! What can I say, I've been told I'm a hardcore nester!



In addition to picking up our chairs last night, we also watched The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. I'm still not sure how I feel about it. I mean, the acting was great and I liked the story, but it was so unrealistic. Not that I am against using my imagination..Oh I don't know, I think I liked it. Did you see it? Any thoughts?

This weekend is Darrell's big 40th birthday party! Woo hoo! I have been designated the official (unprofessional) photographer:) Shocking, I know! I can't wait for the weekend to be here!!!

Enjoy the last work day of the week!!