Weekend Update - Brad Paisley

My weekend was.... AMAZING!! Filled with country music, family, friends, good food, cold drinks, and the warmth of a bonfire. Here's how it went::

FRIDAY::
Attended my 4th Brad Paisley concert at Blossom Music Center with my Gram! It started with an amazing lunch at Luigi's in Akron, OH. I got the spaghetti with garlic and oil (remember, I don't like marinara sauce) and it was delish! My Gram built her own veggie pizza, which she loved. I enjoyed a Seagram's while my Gram had a small glass of wine. Our waitress was great -so nice and friendly, and provided wonderful service. We're definitely going back! And that helps me with #13 on my 101- Eat at 10 new restaurants!

 Then we made our way to the concert, which was phenomenal. We cooled down with a Mike's Hard Lemonade before heading inside..

Before the actual concert new comers Jana Kramer and Love&Theft performed. Both were very good!! First up was Scotty McCreery. And I have to say, he did a lot better than I expected. I really enjoyed his performance. Next was The Band Perry, whom I saw last year too. I thought they did a lot better this year than last year. It, again, was really well done. Then came Mr. Brad Paisley -my favorite singer. He did sooo good! And such a good, genuine guy he is too. He even brought Colt McCoy on stage to help him finish singing "I'm Still A Guy," did I mention Mr. Paisley's favorite NFL team is the Cleveland Browns? Ohhh yeaaa!! Go Brownies!! This finishes #23 on my 101: Go to a concert -check! Along with #62: See a country artist I haven't seen yet (Scotty McCreery, Love & Theft, Jana Kramer) -check!

SATURDAY::
We went over to Randy and Melissa's house for a cookout, and my dad/Brian helped Randy cut down a few dead/over-grown trees. It really opened up the front of their house -now it looks even better! Melissa was even considerate enough to ask what I'd like to "eat" at their house, she made baked beans and bought pasta salad -just so I could eat with them! Ain't she a doll?! It was all soo delish!

Melissa running with the Flag. The boys. Randy go iced. The trees cut down. Randy/Brian on the shed.

Then with all the wood and branches from the trees we had a bonfire at my house. Great friends, cold drinks, and a warm fire to me makes for the perfect night. Just what I needed!

Marky and I with (kind of) matching shirts. bonfire.

  
 SUNDAY::
Father's Day I just recovered from the bonfire. My brother's and I got my dad a gift card to Gander Mtn. so he can pick out a brand-new smoker! He's been needing a new one, but he's so picky that we figured it'd be best for him to choose his own. He loved it! 

life is good.

Sunday Social

Time for another Sunday Social!  woot woot! Oh, and Happy Father's Day to all the fathers out there, and to my own dad.

Favorite movie of all time?

    The Sandlot. Love love love love loooveee everything about this movie. I've seen it more than any other movie, and can quote it like it's my day job. My top 6: The Sandlot, Remember the Titans, The Proposal, Christmas Vacation, Halloween, Due Date

Favorite movie quote?

     "You're killin' me smalls!" - The Sandlot ;; "You make sure they remember forever the night that they played the Titans" - Remember the Titans ;; "Russ: Dad, that thing won't even fit in our yard. Clark: It's not going in our yard Russ, it's going in our living room" - Christmas Vacation ;; "Are you serious, Clark?" - Christmas Vacation

Best movie to watch for a girls night in?

     Mean Girls or The Proposal

Best breakup movie?

      The Break-Up with Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn.

Favorite celeb eye candy?

       Zac Efron, Ryan Reynolds, Colin Egglesfield.

Which movie stars closet would you want to raid?

        umm.. I don't know, I'm not huge on clothes and fashion. So, whomevers clothing style is the most laid-back and chill. All I need is a t-shirt and shorts/jeans.

HAPPY SUNDAY!

life is good 

Five for Fri.

It's Friday, and a damn good one at that!!

I'm just going to jump right into my High Fives because I'm just so excited about my life right now.

ONE::

I'm going to my 4th Brad Paisley concert today!! Yes, I've seen him three other times already -he's my favorite! I'm also taking my Grandma, it will be her first time at Blossom Music Center (which if you live in the area, you must go to a concert there in your lifetime.) So I'm taking her with me! 

me, Carrie, Erin -last year at Brad Paisley (H20 II Tour)

TWO::

 THREE more months until I'll have a SISTER. No, not an actual blood sister, but a sister-in-law! I'm so excited for my older brother Randy and his fiance Melissa. I love planning things, so helping to plan a wedding shower is right up my alley -I've never done it before, but so far I'm loving it. And have some greatttt ideas.. I'd share them with y'all but then Melissa will see! 

Melissa and I in Las Vegas, last summer. One of my fav pictures ever.

THREE::

I got to see the Klein family last night! This is my friend Allison's family. They're such a nice family; funny, considerate, loud, they remind me of my best friend's family whom I grew up with. So I always feel like I've known them forever.  

FOUR::

I'm only ONE WEEK away from being able to eat more food! And, my rubber bands are off, and I'm five weeks post-op already, and I can feel my lips again, and the swelling is almost all gone!!

FIVE::

46 days until Las Vegas 2012!! I'm sooo pumped. "not a worry in the world, a cold drink in my hand, life is good today" -Zac Brown Band... that sums up Vegas.

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!

life is good 

Thankful Thursday!

Today marks FIVE WEEKS since jaw surgery! I cannot believe it. It feels like only a week or so has gone by. But, whats even better than being five weeks in? Being only ONE WEEK away from real food!!! I mean I can kinda chew softly right now, and have already started to try and get used to it, but to really be able to start chewing with doctors orders, that I cant wait for. I'm happy to say I've been completely off my medication for over a week now, and the swelling has reduced significantly. The numbness is still full on in the chin area but I've gotten used to it now, and my lips are almost completely numb free, yaayayayay! Everything is progressing smoothly. Once all the swelling goes away I'll post before and after photos, everyone keeps saying I look really different, but my family and I don't see much of a change. I'll also share some of the hospital pictures then, although they might freak some of you out.. to be frank, I look like hell in those pictures.

Anyways, Happy Thursday! This is a "It's Okay Thursday" and "Thankful Thursday" mash-up. A two-in-one. Buy one get one.

It's OKAY that...

...I started chewing soft foods before my Doc gave me the go-ahead.

...while grocery shopping my mom kept asking me what I thought she should make for dinner -like I could actually eat it.

...I saw an ex-friend the other day and he was extremely rude/disrespectful.

...I haven't told anyone I personally know about my blog -besides my older brother, and Melissa.

...I miss my best friend -she moved from Ohio to Hawaii.

...I've only been to one Tribe game this year so far -time to go to another one.

...I can/will never be a vegetarian, ever -this no-chew diet proves that.

I'm thankful...

...for my friends and family -they give me so much love and support.


...that I'm able to go to the Brad Paisley concert tomorrow.


...that I'm recovering well, and had no problems post-op.


...that the OKC Thunder won game 1 of the NBA Finals.


...for the life God gave me -life is good.


...that I had the opportunity to ride a hot air balloon.


...for blogging and the friendly people I've "met" so far.

life is good.

Very Pintresting

Before I share my top pins from this week, I want to acknowledge my new followers! Yes, that's plural. There's:: Dana @ five 30 three, Leeann @ Join the Gossip, Nathan @ Life & Everything Else In Between, and Tiffany @ Polka Dotted Cats. Y'all should check 'em out. I'm up to 12 followers now, yahoo!

Also, anyone catch Game 1 of the NBA Finals? Well, I'm from the Cleveland area, so naturally I have a dislike for LeBron James and want nothing more than to see the Heat lose. Actually, I never was a LBJ fan, from day one I just didn't think he was all that. Too much hype and too little effort, especially in that 4th qtr. I'm pleased to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder won game 1.. only 3 more to go! What's funny though is that the Heat was up basically the whole game, but started to slip at the end of the 3rd, and really went downhill in the 4th.. ironic? I was sitting there with my dad watching the game thinking, "now where have I seen this before?" Then I remembered. That 4th quarter did it again; LeBron along with Bosh (who, can I just say, is SO unbelievably UNattractive), and DWade, couldn't hold out. So congrats to the OKC on their first victory! Grab that trophy, beat the Heat!

But, for my Pinterest finds -which are all quotes, I guess I was feeling the need for motivation//inspiration. This is what I gots::

one.

Kenny Chesney <3

  

two.

:)

three.

Life is wonderful, life is good.

 

four.

love the small town life

five.

I want to make this.

six.

Unfortunately true.

seven.

saved the best for last.. this is my favorite one

I love the boy, and the baseball, and the quote

Happy Wednesday! :)

life is good