Valentines Day Recap

This Valentine's Day was by far the best one I've EVER had.
I know I know, I'm a newly wed and i am just filled with mushy love sickness..but seriously, best.one.ever. I think what made it so great was that it wasn't anything fancy. Just a fun night shared by two people who love each other! Since Vday fell on a Tuesday, we decided to celebrate at home (we've realized we cant go out on weeknights anymore.. those were only in the good ole college days). So instead of going out for dinner, I made a wonderful meal: crab dip for appetizer, chicken with wild rice and mushrooms, bacon wrapped green beans, followed by HOMEMADE chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. Ha, pretty proud of the homemade part..considering I would usually just go pick some up. I must add, they turned out delicious! After dinner, we opened our "happies," and I was so surprised to get a necklace and earrings that Chris actually picked out himself! This is very rare. Haha, I'm usually telling Chris exactly what he can get me for holidays/birthdays/etc. but he did this all by himself! Super proud. And.. to make it better.. they are actually cute! Double proud. Chris was pretty excited about his happy as well.. which was a cordovan belt. He briefly mentioned that he needed one a few weeks before Vday. And me, being the awesome wife that I am :), took note of that. Of course, we also got each other loads of our favorite candies. As a result, I have gained probably 5 pounds in a week. Thanks to the candy bowl on our coffee table (not to my no self-control ability). After our yummy dinner and dessert we rented a movie and spent the rest of the night on the couch with wine and popcorn. Nothing better than cuddling with the one you love. We laughed, cuddled, share sweet words, and overall.. just appreciated having each other to spend the special love holiday with. What a wonderful night it was! On Friday, for a post Vday celebration.. we went to Cafe Nonna for dinner. I absolutely love that place. Super quaint restaurant and so yummy! Chris even took me to see "The Vow" over the weekend! He didn't want to, but he actually enjoyed the love/chick movie. Shhh, don't tell him I shared that. Now, that's my kinda Valentine's Day!
The pictures show our yummy meal!

Lately

 I haven't blogged in a while..so as I am sitting on the couch enjoying the warm fire and a cup of coffee..I thought I would catch the blogging world up on what's going on in the White world. My parents came to Nashville for a weekend visit, and I enjoyed every minute. They got to see our cute little home and have some fun with me and Chris. By the way..they were here for the super bowl..and I need to give a shout out to Eli. He sure does make the Rebels proud..Hotty Toddy Giants!! 

On another note, I have been traveling back to Mendenhall quite a bit for my best friend's wedding festivities. Jaime has been my best friend for as long as I can remember..and she is finally tying the knot with her boyfriend of 5 years. I am beyond excited for her. Me and some other friends threw her a Kitchen shower back in January and this weekend I enjoyed celebrating with her at their engagement party in Jackson and in New Orleans for her bachelorette party. Now..it's the final countdown until the wedding weekend..which is Feb. 25th..can't wait!

On one of those weekend visits I got to meet the newest addition to our family! My cousin and his wife had a baby girl (Ava Katherine) in January and she is absolutely adorable. I must admit, I got a little baby fever when I was holding her. Hahahaha, freaked Chris out. We definitely don't a need a little one right now..but boy oh boy holding a baby brings so much joy! She is the cutest little bundle of joy. 

Now for my big news...I finally got a break through on a possible teaching job...whoooo! I interviewed today for an interim position at an awesome private school here in Nashville..and it went GREAT! I am hoping to land this position pretty bad. It starts in April and will go til' the end of the school year. Kindergarten...yessss please. Love teaching the little ones. The next step is having to teach a lesson to the class for the administrator to observe..so keep your fingers crossed for me. Other than that, life is simple..but grand! I gotta get dinner going..Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches with sweet potato fries tonight..yummy! Here are some pics I wanted to share:

Chris and I before going out on New Year's Eve

 Sweet Ava Katherine

 This should sum up my parent's trip to Nashville.

Supporting Eli during the Superbowl!

The pretty Bride-to-Be on her Bachelorette Party!

Hope everyone has had a great Valentine's Day Eve! I must say that I am pretty P.U.M.P.E.D for Vday tomorrow..we will be enjoying a nice home cooked meal tomorrow night along with some cuddling and a movie on the couch..followed by a date night on Friday! Dinner at Cafe Nonna and going to see The Vow..yes, I am MAKING Chris go :).

God Bless!