Renovations

Rob and I are excited to be starting some much needed renovations to our house! In addition to painting the exterior, we're also laying all new carpet upstairs and replacing the all the hardwood downstairs.

The two main rooms we are focusing on are the kitchen and master bathroom.

Master Bath
-tile shower
-update sink/tub fixtures
-paint walls and cabinets
-change out mirrors and light fixtures over vanity

Kitchen
-granite counter tops (including new under-mount sink and fixtures)
-paint cabinets
-replace cabinet hardware
-new appliances (stove and dishwasher)

Other minor projects
-replace/update light fixtures downstairs and in the hall
-paint cabinets in Madison's bathroom
-paint laundry room
-paint dining room

Jackson's Basketball Game

Sorry to say they didn't win, but Jackson played GREAT!! We are so proud of him!!

Valentine's Day

Found this today...

It's a letter Jackson wrote to Madion about a week after she was born.

WHO DAT....WE DAT!!

As you can tell, Rob and I had an AMAZING time in NOLA this weekend. It was a quick trip, but sooo worth being in the city when the Saints won!!! The following video is of Bourbon Street right after the game. Everyone poured out into the streets- it was crazy. Even at Mardi Gras, I haven't seen so many people. They even had Canal St blocked off to try and accommodate all the people, but it didn't really help.

Of, course being a foodie, I have to note that we tried a marvelous new restaurant, Jacques-Imo's. The food was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and the atmosphere was laid back and eclectic. A perfect meal.

Birds of a Feather for a Cause

The DCH Cancer Center sponcered a bra decorating contest to help raise money to support breast cancer awareness in West Alabama. My friends Jeanne, Ann a Ninette made this fun feather bra in honor of Jami.

All of the entries will be on display in the DCH Cancer Center Art Gallery for the public vote. Votes are $1 each. Winners will be announced Wednesday, Feb. 24, by 3 p.m. All entries will be on display Saturday, Feb. 27, at Brunch for Boobs, sponsored by the Tuscaloosa Chapter of Soroptimist International.

The best margarita I've had in a while

Ingredients
2 ounces 100 percent agave silver/blanco tequila, divided
1 tablespoon kosher salt
4 limes, divided
1/2 small Hamlin or Valencia orange
2 tablespoons light agave nectar
3/4 cup ice cubes, about 3 to 4

Directions
Pour 1/2-ounce of the tequila into a small saucer. Spread the kosher salt in a separate small saucer. Dip the rim of a martini or other wide rimmed glass into the tequila. Lift out of the tequila and hold upside down for 10 seconds to allow for slight evaporation. Next, dip the glass into the salt to coat the rim. Set aside.

Halve 2 of the limes, cut a thin slice for garnish from 1, and set aside. Juice the halved limes into the bottom of a Boston-style cocktail shaker. Cut the remaining 2 limes and the orange into quarters and add them to the juice in the shaker. Add the agave nectar to and muddle for 2 minutes until the juices are release. Strain the juice mixture through a cocktail strainer into the top of the shaker and discard the solids.

Return the juice to the bottom of the shaker, add the remaining 1 1/2 ounces of tequila and any remaining on the saucer. Add the ice to the shaker, cover and shake for 30 seconds. Strain the mixture through a cocktail strainer into the prepared glass, garnish with reserved lime slice, and serve immediately.

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, Good Eats, 2009