Fun in the Snow!

Yesterday, we woke to a light dusting of snow covering everything. I know it wasn't much, but we take what we can get here in the southeast. Because school was out, Brian and I had Devan and Maeson for the day. Here are some pictures of play time.

Maeson, Devan, and their snow angels.

Otis in his snow coat.

D on the playground.

Mae doing "superman" in the swing.

Brian all bundled up.

Brian's Birthday.

Brian's birthday was the 9th (yeah, I know, I'm a little late in posting) We celebrated his 28th with monkey bread in the morning:

That night, we had dinner at Peerless and then met up with friends at Starbucks. A fun time was had by all :)

Growth Plan

Ok, I know it is halfway through January and I'm just now writing about my growth plan. ...that sentence was written like people are out there chomping at the bit to see it...or like I've ever published one before...

Really, I made this plan before the new year began and I have been working on it. I'm publishing it here for accountability's sake. Or encouragement, whatever.

2009 Growth Plan - Teagan

• 1/2 hour of devotion 5 days a week
  
• Read 12 personal growth/nonfiction books
  
• Fast 12 days
  
• Meditate on Scriptures during devotion
  
• Share my faith with 12 people
  
• Exercise 3 hours a week
  
• Eat 1500-1600 calories/day

Everything seems to be coming along with the big exception of exercise. I have yet to hit the three hour mark - and that's not even a big goal! But thanks to a trip to McKays from Brian which brought a TaeBo video and a cardio dance video, maybe I'll up my time spent. I'm still sweating from this morning's workout.

Brian has a growth plan too - I'll make him post it...or get ahold of it and post it myself.

Okay, bring on the encouragement. Or post your plan! I'd love to see it!!

Amari had a party

My niece, Amari, turned 1 this past week. Her parents threw her a party at Gatti's in Oak Ridge. I, of course, supplied the cupcakes.

Also, my little sister, Julie, and her boyfriend, Mike came to visit on Saturday and Sunday. We had fun hanging out and going to church with them on Saturday and then Julie and Mike came with me to Amari's party on Sunday while Brian was at work.

Julie and the birthday girl.

Amari sleeping on her grammy's shoulder.

Mike and Julie.

Melinda and Tezra - OGs.

Amari and her "baby cake" Which, sadly, I decorated.

It looks turdlike. I need lessons.

Sharon's Birthday

Okay, some friends have recently commented that my blog seems to be more and more about food. So, I have to make two comments to that.
1) I have created a blog to display the treats I've made http://ktowntreats.blogspot.com/
2) This post is about my friend, Sharon. (we just happened to make cupcakes)

and on to the post...

Sharon's birthday was November 30th. After going out for Mexican food, we came back to the house and made almond sponge cupcakes (almond spongecake cupcakes?). Sharon is quite the baker - you should see her folding technique...I felt a little threatened.

Finished product = very yummy.

Sharon enjoying her birthday treats.

Christmas-time!

The day after Thanksgiving, we put up our brand new pre-lit Christmas tree. Since this is our first married Christmas, we learned new things about each other even in this process :) There may have even been a 'discussion' over ornaments. We had fun though and here are a few pictures to prove it.

Brian 'building' the tree.

I think this one is funny.

Obligatory self-portrait.

Finished product.

Girl's Night + Ornaments

Here is the post that three of my friends have already posted. A long time ago (well, almost two weeks) The ladies from our small group met at Mellow Mushroom for some great food and an ornament exchange.

I am very glad that Bird got the bird ornament. My favorite moment was when Jen S. opened the last package which was a photo frame ornament with a picture of Bird in it!! hysterical!

Tracy and me being fabulous.

exchanging ornaments.

Bird and bird.