Day One

Day One... What is your middle name and do you like it?

My middle name is Leigh and I LOVE it. My parents gave me the same middle name as my grandma. This special lady and I have so much in common. We have the same three birthmarks (not one... three!) and are the crafty ones in our crazy family. She teaches line dancing at a local country western bar, travels more then anyone I have ever met and just loves life. I feel blessed to have her middle name, hoping to one day give it to my future daughter. 

The name Leigh means Field... interesting, I was hoping for it to mean Coolest Person Ever. Way off!

31 day blog challenge

I use to love blogging, and miss it dearly. So for the month of October I am challenging my self to blog everyday and answer these questions. I am excited to share a little more about myself with y'all. If anyone else is doing a challenge please let me know so I can read it!

1.   Your middle name and how you feel about it.

2.       10 likes and dislikes

3.       Best childhood memory

4.       Favorite quotes

5.       Something that you miss

6.       Do you have a hobby

7.       What’s on your life list

8.       Daily routine

9.       Describe your location

10.   Share a photo of something old

11.   List 5 blogs you read on a regular basis and why

12.   What is you dream job?

13.   Why and when did you start blogging?

14.   Your family

15.   What you ate today

16.   5 places you would love to visit

17.   Something that you are proud of

18.   Favorite recipe

19.   Only pictures

20.   Movies that you love

21.   Write a letter to someone

22.   Your dream wish list

23.   A self portrait

24.   What is your perfect date

25.   A book you love

26.   Somewhere you’d like to move to

27.   One thing you are excited for

28.   What is you guilty pleasure?

29.   If the world were to end tomorrow, what would you do with your last day on earth

30.   Favorite room in the house

31.   What is your Halloween tradition

One Fish, Two Fish...

Last Thursday Caleb and I kidnapped Jeff in the afternoon so we could go visit The Florida Aquarium. We have annual passes to the Zoo and for the entire month of September they do Swaptember with the Aquarium and Mosi. Caleb is a bit to young to enjoy Mosi, but we new he would LOVE the aquarium. One of the reason's why our family likes the aquarium is because they focus on wild life in Florida (besides the South African penguins they just got). We can really show Caleb the fish that literally live in our back yard.  

They normally have a splash park but with the weather being so icky they had everything turned off (which I am thankful for). Caleb ran around that area for the longest time. He was loving with the slide and this surf board they had.

After the aquarium Caleb passed out. This kid doesn't really like to sleep in the car (lucky me), but as soon as he was in the seat... lights out!

it's better than Disney!

When I think of the happiest place on earth, I am thinking of Green Bench Brewery. My hubby's good friend has opened the first brewery in St. Pete, and it is nothing short of amazing. The passion that went into everything about this place is noticeable. From the tasting rooms bar, to the beer garden outside. When you look around you just see what these guys have put into this place. To give a little history of why they choose that name is because in the early 1900's St. Petersburg was known as the "City of Green Benches". At their height some 2,500 benches lined the downtown sidewalks inviting passers-by to slow their pace and make friends of strangers. These benches were a gathering place for residents and tourist alike, and served as a symbol of our hospitality, bringing people together each day. When you visit this brewery it does just that, brings people together.

As of right now they have for deliouse beers on tap. Please check out their website and if you are ever in the area, this is the place to be!

Green Bench Brewery

God Bless America

This post is better late than never. Our 4th of July was spent with family and then some friends! 

My parents, Jeff, Caleb and I met up with my grandparents for lunch at Sonny's. Grandpa said we had to eat BBQ because it is American food on Americas special day. My grandparents live about an hour north of us so it was so nice to see them. After some yummy grub and Caleb making the entire family laugh we had to head home.

After we arrived home, I finished making my homemade apple pie... I will have to post that recipe soon cause it is divine, and has been passed down for 5 southern generation. I did change it up a tad with using my cookie cutter to give it a bit of patriotic flair. 

Our next door neighbors had invited us to go on their boat to see the fireworks at down town St. Pete. Caleb was pretty excited when we told him that we were going to visit his best buddy. A pretty large group met up, and we ate like kings... steak, corn, bacon wrapped aspragus and deserts.

Caleb was awesome with the fireworks, wasn't to sure how he would act and I have to admit I thought it was going to be a nightmare. But he a fearless child and dealing with the fireworks, I am thankful for that (jumping off the couch, not so much.).

Prefect Photos

My hubby has put all of our digital photos together in one area so I can organize them. I have finally made it to 2012 photos and found these precious ones that my sweet sister Aj took. She knew I wanted maternity pictures taken but after buying a house... dishing $400 for a session was not an option. So Aj studied different ideas on Pinterest and she took these with a ton more. But I would defiantly say these are my favorites. 

I always forget how big my belly got when I was pregnant with Caleb, and I am so thankful that Aj captured these for me to cherish always!

Five on Friday

Linking up for Five on Friday today!

*ONE*

 I bought this adorable No Soliciting sign from Vinyl Vineyard on etsy. Could not have been more excited to get this in the mail and put it up... I just did it backwards. Grrrr I was so adjudicated that I messed it up. So now I need to order another one, so I can have this pretty up.

*TWO*

My girlfriend introduced me to La Croix a couple of months ago... they are amazing and I love them.

*THREE*

Caleb is turning ONE next week. (please hold while I cry....) We are getting the last minute details ready for his party and his big surprise on his actual birthday!

*FOUR*

I had myself a momma's night out and went to Target. And yes that is what I am calling a night out! Bought myself a cute dress and the pretties scarf ever.

*FIVE*

If I had about $400 just laying around, I would love to get this beautiful. I think she belong with me and I would give her a very good home.