Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Oh Mamma Mia!

I went out on a "girls date night" with GradGirl to see Mamma Mia at the Fox Tuesday night. It was fabulous! We sat in the first row of the Loge which gave us a great perspective for all the dance scenes. We stopped for a drink and an appetizer at the Georgian Terrace before the show, and back there again for a cappuccino afterward. The photo above is the last act when the entire cast comes back out and sings "Waterloo". The audience was on their feet clapping and dancing.
It was such a fun evening! If you get a chance to see it, go!


Tuesday, February 9, 2010

how exciting is a pink putter!

The birthday bouquet... a Daddy tradition since way back when.
a lemon-tini for the birthday girl
Dinner out, a treat for me too!
Very excited about this gift!
Yes! Just what she wanted, a pink putter!
GradGirl can't wait to get out on the course
and try this new putter out!


Monday, February 8, 2010

happy birthday to my babygirl

not a baby anymore... 23 years old today
Wishing you a year of dreams come true!

love always, Momma


Saturday, February 6, 2010

a "most requested" recipe to share

Ever since my husband had this dip at a friend's house, watching the SEC Championship, it has been his most requested appetizer for any get-together. Perfect for a football game, and easy to whip up, I thought I'd share it with you today. It's one of those recipes that everyone asks you for. Make it for your SuperBowl party and see... enjoy!
Buffalo Chicken Dip
{Ingredients}
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Sauce
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or crumbled gorgonzola
2 cans (9.75 oz. each) Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained or 2 cups shredded chicken

you'll need 2 bags of Frito's Scoops to serve with this popular dip!

{ DIRECTIONS}
HEAT oven to 350°F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
MIX in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and crumbled cheese. Stir in chicken.
Top with a little grated cheddar cheese.
BAKE 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir. Or microwave, uncovered,
on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.

Serve to your guests, and be ready to pass on the recipe!



Friday, February 5, 2010

can you guess what this is...

... a diamond studded golf ball of course!
Every GolfGal needs one of these!
Dedicated to my GalPal Donna for her hole in one!


Thursday, February 4, 2010

February 4th is ...

February 4 is World Cancer Day. Each year World Cancer Day is promoted to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) are joining forces today to make people more aware of the cures and advances made in the area of cancer as well as measures of prevention.

The theme for 2010 is “Cancer can be prevented too”, focuses on simple measures to prevent cancer such as:

no tobacco use

a healthy diet and regular exercise

limited alcohol use

protection against cancer-causing infections

Protecting against cancer-causing infections is one of the topics addressed under the umbrella of the 'Cancer can be prevented too' campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the fact that the risk of developing cancer can potentially be reduced by up to 40% through simple lifestyle changes and other control measures such as vaccination, regular physical activity, eating healthily, limiting alcohol consumption, reducing sun exposure and avoiding tobacco.

Spread the word about World Cancer Day 2010.



Wednesday, February 3, 2010

does your blog need a face-lift?

I came across a new blog designer I'd like to introduce you to...
She has free 2 and 3 column backgrounds for you to add to your blog.
Thanks Brooke!
Or... if you'd like, she will custom design all the parts of your blog for you.
Here are her package prices:

  • The Blip -$10 Background and Header (text)

  • The Blurb -$15 Background and Header w/ pictures

  • The Babble -$20 Background, Header, Post Divider and, Signature

  • Bibble Babble -$25 Background, Header w/ pics, Post Divider, Signature, Blog Button

  • Babble Everything -$50 Background, Header, Post Divider, Signature, Blog Button, Sidebar Title Buttons, Custom Title Fonts

She has a la carte prices too if you'd like help with just a thing or two.


I also love Sneaky Momma Blog Design for her DIY tips and links.
Read her recent post and the comments to find more sites that fellow bloggers look to for help.


I'm always trying to teach myself something new to change up my blog. I'm trying to figure out an image navigation bar at the moment. If you see one someday at the top of my blog, you'll know I figured it out ;-)

Are you trying to learn something new?