Omg! This is rough!

Well the vacation blog didn't turn out as planned. I just wasn't dedicated enough. I'll be sure to post some vacation pictures soon.

Today is Memorial Day! Thanks to all the men and women who are serving or have served our great country! Thanks to you all preserving our freedom-Pat and I were able to buy a new home and plan for the future.

So far today we have been PACKING PACKING! Mostly the kitchen and some hanging pictures and it is TOUGH!! Why do we have so much? I am starting to worry if all of this will fit into the house. Pat assures me it will. We are getting rid of some things. So far a filing cabinet, bookshelf and some odds and ins. Today I put some things on the curb...I am excited to see if things go. HA!

We are on the way now to pick up some more boxes.

Moving motto: Slow is smooth, and smooth is fast. -Phil Dunphy

Exploring Brevard

We are having a great time!

Today when Patrick guided a rafting trip I tagged along with some friends to explore Brevard, the little town the camp resides within. We mostly walked from shop to shop BUT we snuck in some sight seeing as well. Check out the view!! And I am talking about that GIANT BLOCK OF FUDGE!!

Here are some photos from the day.

Headed To Carolina!

Well we are finally taking a vacation! As I type we are riding in the Tiguan towards Brevard, NC! (with a return trip stop in HOTLANTA, GA!!)

I am going to try keep y'all posted here on the blog.

Can you believe I haven't taken pictures yet?! So far we have only stopped at 2 SAMs clubs. HAHA #buyitinbulk

Happy Saturday guys...and pray us safely to North Carolina.

When are we MOVING?!?!?

So I announced on last week's post that we are buying a house. Why didn't anyone tell us that the WAITING is agonizing! It seems like now and since we put down the first offer was a year ago. It is very frustrating.

Pat and I are trying to be proactive with packing and getting rid of things but it is difficult to focus when there isn't an official deadline. Sure we estimate the end of the month for closing BUT even our realtor thinks we could close as soon as next week!! That is just a "probability" not a "possibility" and YES there is a big difference in those words.

This is just the office. Ugh.

Have any of your experienced this? What did y'all do? I suppose we will just through everything in a box when we know. So who is coming to help us? LOL

And Stella is no help at all. She just sits on the bed and bathes. Lazy cat.

What? We're moving?   When?!?
I am asking the same question, cat!

Tasty Tuesday-LET'S EAT!

Here is a recipe I want to share! It is one of our favorites..and will most likely be PREPARED and EATEN this weekend.  It is a Grilled Chicken Soft Taco recipe from none other-RACHAEL RAY! We hope you enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced
• Juice of 2 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
• Salt and pepper
• 6 slices bacon
• 8 small flour tortillas
• 4 scallions
• 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 chicken cutlets (about 1 pound)
• 1 granny smith apple, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• Sour cream, for serving

Prep the apple just before using to prevent it from turning brown.


Marinate a seeded and finely chopped jalapeño in the lemon juice to add a kick to the slaw and dressing.


Skip the small tortillas and fill large wraps with the chicken, bacon, dressing and slaw.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat a grill to medium-high. In a bowl, toss the cabbage with half of the lemon juice and season with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Microwave the bacon on a paper towel- lined plate on high heat until crisp, about 4 minutes; crumble.
2. Grill the tortillas, turning once, until lightly charred, about 3 minutes; wrap in a kitchen towel to keep warm.
3. Meanwhile, in a bowl, toss the scallions with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning, until slightly charred, 3 to 5 minutes. Using the same bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, until cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before thinly slicing along with the scallions.
4. In a small bowl, add the remaining lemon juice and slowly whisk in the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the sliced scallions and the apple. Divide the chicken among the tortillas and top with the vinaigrette and bacon. Serve with the sour cream and slaw.

You are looking at FUTURE HOME OWNERS!

Welcome back readers!


 I've missed you here in "blogville". Yes, yes I know I have not be a very dedicated blogger BUT I have been busy pinning things to Pinterest and updating my twitter feed. 
Which you can find links for HERE ------> http://pinterest.com/whisafaye/ AND https://twitter.com/#!/whisafaye (Click it. You know you want to!)


Today is a very special day! Today is the 3 year wedding anniversary! Congrats to Patrick and me! I am so blessed to have him in my life and SO FAR SO GOOD, PEOPLE. Looks like I'll keep em! Honestly, he is the best person I know. And I love him FOREVER AND EVER! 

May 8, 2009-Patrick and Elizabeth became ONE. 

On this special day we would also like to officially announce our BIG STEP into adulthood. We are buying a house! We are about halfway into all the paperwork and stuff, and are hoping to close toward the end of this month. Our realtor says we could close sooner! We are REALLY looking forward to moving in and starting this new chapter in our lives. 


Here are some pictures of our the new casa! 

I can already imagine our 3 fat cats in those windows. 

Look! A doggie door. EllieMae will love that!

Love this SINK!

Woot! Check out this deck, y'all! 

We are already making plans for an Ikea trip!

I can't wait to get all my plants and outdoor things on the deck. I am already having visions of awesome bbqs and PARTIES out there. 


If anyone wants to help me pack and/or move, JUST LET ME KNOW! 


Have a great week guys. And you come back now, ya hear!