pretty much serendipity

we so JUST MISSED a celebrity encounter at serendipity3

...seconds after jessica simpson & tony whats his face left

friday the 13th

yummy frrrrrrozen hot chocolate with pink whipped cream for valentine's day

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taste of chicago

reid chowing down on stefano'strying real chicago pizza last maywe heart chicago so we went to stefano's this week for lunch, hoping to relive some chicago memories.
not the same, but still good.

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fantasy of trees

an overhead shot of all the trees in the convention center

we went to the 2008 Preview Gala of Knoxville's Annual Fantasy of Trees to get into the Christmas Spirit. I almost forgot to mention it because the gala was back before Thanksgiving! People go all out for this charity event for east tennessee's children's hospital (i'm talking long evening gowns, tuxes, and fur coats), because it is a black tie optional gala. since we are poor, barely-out-of-college kids, we just wore what we could find. I scored this sequined black dress from belk for fifteen bucks! the best part of the dress was the receipt that said "you saved $101.06 today" at the bottom. so maybe i'm a little bit thrifty?

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harvest corn chowder

reid helped chop potatoes

he also gave me this cute apron from williams~sonoma!
cookin' up something good



ugh......i need a new camera.

Corn Chowder4 oz. Bacon (or 2 T. olive oil)

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 can diced green chili

2 ribs celery, diced

1/2 t. thyme

salt & fresh ground pepper

3-4 c. chicken stock (less stock if you want thicker soup)

2 1/2 c. yellow summer corn (or 1 medium bag of frozen corn)

5 oz. red potatoes, diced (about 4-5 medium sized potatoes)

1 - 2 pieces grilled chicken, diced

1 1/2 c. half & half

Cook bacon in stockpot until browned; remove and transfer to a papertowel, set aside. Discard all but 2 Tablespoons of the drippings.(OR...in stockpot, heat up 2 T. olive oil) Add onions, celery, thyme,salt & pepper, and green chili; cook until onions are translucent. Addstock, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.Add corn & potatoes; cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.Remove from heat. Add half and half, as well as the chicken, andsimmer until soup is hot. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Ladlesoup into bowls and garnish by crumbling bacon on top. Don't forgetthe homemade rolls!

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boyfriend love

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feast with the beasts

us at 'Feast with the Beasts' at the zoo

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the palmetto state

Reid and I are in Charleston for our two year anniversary/Labor day weekend! it's BEAUTIFUL here...more pictures soon.

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FYI- the best v-day date in town

It's that time of year! Romeo & Juliet is playing at the Atlanta Ballet

Romeo and Juliet

February 7-16, 2008 at the Fabulous Fox Theatre
Choreographed by Michael Pink
Music by Sergei Prokofiev
9 PerformancesIncluded in the Premiere Series
She was a Capulet. He was a Montague. At 16, they met, fell in love, and the fateful die was cast. Romance your one and only with the greatest love story ever written- Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. Come see how Atlanta Ballet uses the explosive power of dance to bring the story to life. Passion, hatred, innocence, betrayal—seduce your senses amidst the glamour and romance of the Fox Theatre.
http://www.atlantaballet.com/


thoughts on dance by ballet dancers:
http://www.atlantaballet.com/photoessay/dance.html

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