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5.31.2012

To romp or not to romp

1st things 1st - it's hot as hadies in Houston during the summer and I am all for lightweight clothes that you don't make you sweat buckets - but I don't know if I can jump on the romper bandwagon.

Secretly - somewhere deep inside - I wish I could pull them off {and I always say "if you can own it, you can pull it off"}, but I don't know about these bad boys...

This is what I hope to look like in a romper:

{let me be clear - I am not a huge fan of any of the ladies, but they pull it off well}

Here is what I would actually look like in a romper:


Jess - honey - I'm against all the haters who make fun of your weight gain, but when you wear stuff like this I can't help you. {Even if this was during baby stage -  still not a good choice!}

I will give her credit for the bag and the bling...A+ Jess

My conclusion...stop eating...loss half my body weight...wear romper.

NOT!

What are your thoughts on the romp??
- Lindsey Nicole

5.27.2012

365 days

365 days ago, I woke up smiling - thinking about the man I was going to walk down the isle to that day; the man who had been with me through everything for the past 7 years; the man who makes me smile every day...

Day 1 (May 27, 2011) - I married the love of my life and began a journey through the most important 365 days of a girl's life.

Day 5 - We moved into the place that we would call our first home; the place where we would have many more firsts as Mr. and Mrs. 

Day 35 - According to the state of Texas, became Lindsey Peters

Day 40 - We combined the only thing left to combine - the bank accounts :/

Day 94 - I made him a 'good luck on your first day of school' breakfast

Day 181 - We celebrated Thanksgiving with both of our new families - as a true member of each

Day 199 - I hopped on a plane to one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen, where I spent my honeymoon with the one man who makes life worth living.

Day 212 - We hung the traditional "Our First Christmas" ornament on our very own tree.

Day 365 - Again, I woke and smiled. This time at the man lying next to me and realized that I if I can wake up next to him everyday, my life is complete. 

I can truly say that even though we have had our ups and downs, all along the way, I wouldn't trade one day.

Thank you for the best 365 days a girl could dream of. Let's shoot at least 18,253 more.
That's 50 years...so here's to you and me!


- Mrs. Peters

Love & marriage part 2 - the shower

So the other day I posted this about my two friends who are getting married in a few weeks!

Well I forgot to mention more about their shower - i.e. what we got them and what I wore of course haha

The outfit - two rules 1.) NO WHITE - do not be that girl and 2.) Don't upstage the bride

In a panic the morning of the shower I realized, I didn't have anything to wear {or in my husband's terms - I don't like anything in my closet} - so off to the mall we headed and an hour and $29 later we bought this little number

{Super comfy in the 150 degree Houston weather and the price couldn't be beat!}
{Charlotte Russe}

The gift - you know me and my creative crap, so I had to do something different. I am not a fan of just giving a wrapped box - BORING!

This idea is very simple especially if the Mr. and Mrs. register for a kitchen set {you know - the spataula, spoon, can opener, etc}

All you need is that set {or just buy individual pieces from their registry list} and a cute pot holder that matches their soon-to-be community kitchen and voila...


{you can't see everything in this picture, but there are measuring cups in the bottom and various utensils sticking out of the top - and then the card of course}
 I don't think they make new wedding cards very often - because I saw them open several that looked pretty familiar :/
The shower was a success and wonderfully done. It was an Italy themed shower because the happy couple are jumping aboard a cruise ship to Italy for their honeymoon! {cue my vacation fever again!}

Thanks for good time guys {and the wine and beer and champagne}!

P.S. - anniversary post/pics coming soon!
- Lindsey Nicole

5.25.2012

First comes love, then comes marriage

It's that time again...wedding season!

Last weekend we went to a shower for some old high school friends who are finally getting hitched! The craziest part is that me and the hubby knew the couple separately at different times...confused?

Introducing the future Mr. and Mrs. Taylor
{disgustingly cute...i know}

You see - Brian and I go way back...he was one of my first friends in high school; and he and hubs - even farther back....we're talking little leaguers


{check out the hubby's long hair! haha}

As for Ms. Emily her and I were yearbook nerds together in high school - oh how I wish I could find those pictures! {Six Flags ring any bells??}

And the hubs met her when she was my roomie in college and now they are law school preps together.

{yes I'm dressed like a deer and her a mummy...and?}

So one ridiculously mildly drunken night - BT's birthday I do believe - I thought it would be a great idea to convince these two drunkards to kiss and folks it was all down hill from there!

{Em - your welcome for introducing you to the love of your life and for broadcasting how it all started!}

Congrats to you both! We can't wait for June 16th!

- Lindsey Nicole

5.22.2012

I'm leaving on a jet plane...

NOT! I just wish I was leaving on a jet plane....let's say...tomorrow?

How about here?

or maybe here

 

or maybe even here


Ugh - decisions, decisions.....YEAH RIGHT

It's official - I have travel fever...

Maybe it's because my in-laws are laying on a white sandy beach as we speak OR my coworker Tessie, who is currently practicing being a newlywed on a white sandy beach OR my two super cute college friends who are getting hitched in a couple weeks who are jumping aboard an Italian cruise

So, basically, I need June to hurry up and get here so I can start racking up those frequent flyer miles...here I come...


Boston, MA {Maybe I will come back with a neat accent!}


Nashville, TN {I'm bringin' me home a country star!}


Dusseldorf. Germany {First time to Europe...WHOOP!}


Okay enough - I am starting to get even more antsy to go! 

Where are some your bucket list places to visit?


- Lindsey Nicole

5.18.2012

Peepers

No matter how crappy I feel - if I put on a my eyes I feel like I can tackle the day!
{That goes for contacts too - glasses just don't make me feel my best}

But most importantly is a girl's mascara...there is something about it that just makes you feel instantly like a girl. {That a good pair of heels of course}If I wear nothing else - I will take a few minutes to put on mascara.

That is why the ever lasting search for the perfect mascara is always on my mind and I swear it never fails that as soon as I think I have found "THE ONE" somebody tells me about "the best mascara they have ever tried" and the search begins again!

So at the moment I am currently packing on the layers of this fabulousness in a tube:
Too Face Queen Sized Mascara

Kind of creepy, but check out the results!
{Don't judge my eyebrows damnit...I'm getting them done this weekend!}


I don't know about you - but I just think it does a great job of creating think, full, dark lashes that are perfect for every look! Agree? - Get it here!

What is your favorite mascara?
- Lindsey Nicole

5.17.2012

There is no sincerer love than the love of food

As a newlywed {one year anniversary in just a few days!} I have fully embraced my domestic wifeyness and try to make yummy dinners for my hubby as often as possible 

If you ask him he will probably tell you I succeed {every once in a while} BUT if you ask me this recipe is my best dinner hands. down.

{Warning: long post - totally worth it because the result is better than chocolate cake and ice cold milk!}

Here we go - Sorry, I forgot the ingredient picture! Note: I cut this recipe in half because, honey, I do NOT need 20 enchiladas.

Crawfish Enchiladas
1 stick unsalted butter, in all {JUST DO IT!}
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup canned green chilies, drained and chopped
3/4 cup finely chopped green bell peppers
2 3/4 teaspoons salt, in all
2 3/4 teaspoons white pepper, in all
1 1/2 teaspoons, in all, ground red pepper(preferably cayenne)
1/4 c white wine
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, in all
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup dairy sour cream
8 cups, in all, grated Monterey Jack cheese, 2 pounds
2 pounds peeled crawfish tails
2/3 cup very finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup vegetable oil
20 (6-inch) corn tortillas





Okay first things first: In a large skillet melt 1/2 stick of the butter. Add the onions, green chilies, bell peppers, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt, 3/4 teaspoon of the white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of the red pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of the oregano and the garlic. Sauté over medium hear for 10 minutes, stirring often. 
{Note: They are pretty spicy so go easy on the red pepper if that isn't your thing}



Next: Stir in the heavy cream and bring mixture to a rapid boil; then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the sour cream; with a metal whisk, beat continuously until the sour cream is dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add 3 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Set the sauce aside. In a 4-quart saucepan melt the remaining 1/2 stick butter. 








Now: In a separate pan, add the crawfish, green onions and the remaining 11/2 teaspoons salt, 2 teaspoons white pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper and 1/2 teaspoon oregano. Sauté over medium heat for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. 







It's time to add: the cheese sauce to the crawfish mixture and stir well. Simmer until the flavors are well blended, about 6 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside. 
{Note: I added the crawfish to the sauce because it was easier and it worked just fine}
{Note 2: At this point your kitchen will smell like Heaven and you WILL want to eat directly from the pan - DON'T or there won't be any left for  your enchiladas fattie!}






Next: In a small skillet heat the oil to about 325 degrees F. Holding tortillas one at a time with metal tongs, dip each into the hot oil just long enough to soften, about 1 second  each side; drain on paper towels. Spoon about 1/3 cup crawfish sauce on each tortilla and roll up  tortilla.  For the prettiest presentation, broil the enchiladas: Put them all, seam side down, in a flameproof baking dish. 
{Note: I used flour so the oil step wasn't necessary}


Finally: Cover each enchilada from end to end with a generous amount of additional sauce, then sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Place the baking dish (or two or three individual plates at a time) under a broiler near the flame until the cheese melts and begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Or, bake the enchiladas in a 350 degrees F. oven untilthe cheese melts, about 5 to 8 minutes.



All that is left is to dig in and then quietly slip into the food coma that will ensue as soon as your done! 
These were a big hit with the hubby, the co-worker and every other human I know who had one bite.
{Thanks Very Busy Mommy!}

Do you have a recipe that you consider your all time best recipe? SHARE!

- Lindsey Nicole

5.16.2012

Woman's Best Friend

First let me say that I haven't thought about blogs - looked at blogs - written blog posts - or even talked blogs in WEEKS!

Today I finally got to take a few hours minutes to update myself on everyone's little blog worlds and I realized one thing - I. MISS. BLOGGING.

So ladies and gents - I am back and what better post to start with than one about a stinky, hairy, 4-legged beast who I am pretty sure is secretly a human on the inside, therefore we just pretend he is our child.

Exhibit A: Yes we dress him up for fun and to take disgustingly cute pictures to show the grandparents




                    I know - He is his father's son!



Exhibit B: He eats his dinner at a dinner table



Exhibit C: He gives his mom and dad those "puppy dog" eyes - HA



Ugh - those eyes kill me. EVERY TIME.

Exhibit D: We force him to take pictures with us and just like kids...he loves it!






They are the most handsome men I have ever seen...one of my favorite pics!


















Here is another random - super cute photo of my men doing what they do best  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>












Oh - and we video tape him doing silly things and show EVERYONE

.
I know I know - you are now in love with my Murphy boy - but he's mine! {And so is the man!}

Speaking of my man - Did y'all now our 1st wedding anniversary is days away...EEK! More to come!


P.S. - I feel like I have to clarify that before he morphed into a brontosaurus-
he came home looking like this:

{be still my heart!}


- Lindsey Nicole