Weekend Recap

This past weekend was the perfect long weekend. 

It started off with shopping with a friend Friday afternoon.  I got this new bookcase for our office!  The room is coming along slowly but surely.  I like the direction it's going.  Of course I still have to style the shelf, but I just had to share.

While shopping, we sure did work up a thirst...so that led us to have a drink.  We chatted for hours and then just went ahead and had our guys come meet us for dinner as we weren't leaving anytime soon.

 

Then on Saturday, we went out in the boat for a day of fishing.  Here's me and my hubby.  We had another couple with us, and it was a great day!  We didn't come off the water until right before dark, just in time to eat some delicious seafood at TopWater Grill.

Here's my big catch of the day!  I'm pretty sure it's the biggest trout I've caught.  It's going to make some good fish tacos for sure.

Then on Sunday, it was a pool day in our backyard.  We had friends over, drank margaritas, floated in the pool, grilled out, and topped the night off in the hot tub.

Yesterday, I may have repeated a day of lounging in the pool, and then the hubby and I got in bed early to watch this:

It was definitely just what we expected it to be - silly, crude and over the top.  It gave us some good laughs though as some of it is just life and what happens without all the glamour.

Hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend.  We are so blessed to live in this country!  Thank you to my Dad and the many other women and men who have served our country.

XO,

Tara

A Few Things I'm Loving This Week

Happy Friday!!  I'm really excited that the weekend is finally here.  I wanted to share with you a few of my favorite things from this past week...you know just in case you have free time this weekend and want to enjoy them too!

Last weekend, my sister and I rented Something Borrowed, and we loved it!!  I have read the book twice now and the sequel Something Blue, so I was really excited to see the movie.  I think they did a fantastic job!  My sister had never read the books, but she also thought the movie was super entertaining.  Of course she wants to read the books now!  I'd recommend the books or the movie if you are in the mood for some easy to read chic lit or a chic flick.

And if you need something sweet to snack on while reading or watching the movie, you have to try Ghirardelli's new Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt Caramel Squares.  They are heavenly!!! 

Well, since we are on the topic of food and sweets, there's one more thing.  If you want a healthier option, but still want someting sweet, get the KIND bar in almond and coconut.  YUM!  You've probably tried these by now, but I'm just now catching on.  It's so delicious, but you are still eating something good for you!

Did you discover any new sweet treats or new favorite things this week??  Do share!!

 Hope you enjoy your weekend!!!

Tara

The Help

I finally got to see The Help last night!  I read this book last year in a Book Club, and it instantly was added to my all time favorite books list.  I was so attached to the characters and was so sad when the book ended.  I know a lot of you have probably read it by now, but if not, you MUST read it!  It is also a great book for book club as it definitely leads to great in depth discussions.

As for the movie, it didn't disappoint!!  They did a terrific job of staying true to the storyline in the book, which is greatly appreciated!  You never know what you are going to get when books are made into movies, but in this case, it was wonderful to see how they portrayed the characters.  LOVED it! 

I went with a group of girls to see the movie at Studio Movie Grill, which is a theater that also serves food and drinks.  It was a great time.  Nothing better than enjoying a night out with the girls for a good movie and wine!  of course there was plenty of tears and laughter!  Don't forget to have tissues handy.....well that is if you are a cryer like me. 

Tara