A Shower for Eli

This past Sunday, some friends and I hosted a shower for sweet little Eli Veres and his mom, Adrianne:).  Adrianne and I go way back to our camper days at Seale Harris (I was her first friend at camp:)) and it is so exciting to be welcoming little Eli into the world, in just a few short months!  It was great seeing friends, catching up on everyone's lives and celebrating a new life that is already so loved!   Adrianne got some GREAT gifts to welcome Eli into the world!  While we showered Adrianne and Eli, all the men played an intense game of paintball.  I am not sure who had a better time, considering we didn't see them for about 5 hours.   Here are just a few memories from the shower!

Mom-to-be and the hostesses

"Wishes for Eli"

Delicious food:)

Eli's precious bedding!!





Traditional "Not It" picture:)

Welcome, sweet Eli.  You are already loved by all of your "aunts" and we can't wait for you to be here!!

Peanut, Peanut Butter...

COOKIES!!

Yum, Yum, these are good.  Try this simple recipe and soon you will enjoy heaven in your mouth. 

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in additional granulated sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using the tines of a fork, flatten balls by making crisscross marks on top. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 36 cookies.

**I decided to make them extra yummy by adding some chocolate "drizzle."  Only decorated some of them since there are weirdos that live with me that don't like chocolate:)

ENJOY!!

A War Eagle Weekend!!

Not much to report in Brown world... but I guess that is a good thing.  We had our second football game this past weekend, vs. Mississippi State.  As usual, it was heart attack worthy, but the tigers were able to pull through for the W.  The game was filled with an eagle flying into a window, a heartfelt 9/11 tribute (complete with a moving version of "Taps"), horrible referees and even worse calls.  It was an 11:21 kickoff, which is absolutely no fun in tailgating world, but we all put together a breakfast tailgate, fit for a king!! 

The next couple of weeks will be no short of busy, as I am teaching 5 out of 10 work days, have in service 2 days and completing all the "office" work that is needed in between.  Also, our softball season kicks up this Thursday night!  I am sad to announce that Controlled Chaos' MVP, yours truly, will not be making an appearance this season (unless we are in a bad, bad way).  I heard that the bench needed a friend, so I stepped up to the challenge.  Plus, it allows me to document our teams' amazing skills via pictures:)

Hope everyone is enjoying the cooler days (hopefully)!!  I will leave you with the only picture I took this weekend:(

War Eagle!!

A Long Season...

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A LOOOONNNNGG SEASON!!

Stuart and I definitely lucked up and scored season tickets for the most amazing season ever!!  (Insert laugh here).  Despite Auburn's challenges, including a rough schedule, I am so happy that we can be there to support the Tigers!!  I think SJB and I are both going into it with low expectations, therefore we won't be setting ourselves up for any major disappointments.  Through it all, I am sure we will still enjoy the games, make some new friends and experience Auburn football together!!  (We had NEVER been to a game together!) 

So until next time....

WAR EAGLE!!