Yesterday was a doosey.

I went home to check on Betsy at lunch to make sure she wasn't on the new sectional, which she was. Betsy the princess lap dog trapped in a giants body thinks she can lay anywhere she wants but she has another thing coming to her.

Anyway, back to that
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On my way back to the office, this dude pulled out in front of me.

Seriously, my first car accident that didn't qualify as a "fender bender" and wasn't my fault.

I repeat.

This wasn't my fault.

Thank the Lord for that and my safety of course. It all happened in slow motion and I really thought as it was happening that the guy in the other car might be seriously hurt, but he wasn't. Thank you Lord, he was ok!

I felt bad for the kid I hit. He was young, worked at Wendy's and went to West GA. He reminded me of me, in college in the sense that I didn't obey traffic laws consciously and I didn't have a fabulous car and often times I wondered if my parents we're going to kill me.

Can you believe the difference in damage? Seriously unbelievable. My car got the better end of that deal. Dear Chevrolet,

Thank you for this sturdy hoss of a car.

Sincerely,

It wasn't my fault(because let's face it, it usually is)

I really am thankful to be ok and even more thankful that Mr. It was his fault is ok. As a side note, I find myself often asking the Lord to increase my faith in all situations and yesterday He proved Himself to do so. He is good all the time. My prayer coming away from it is that the other guy would know this too.

Two weekends ago we had the pleasure of going to the Blue Jean Ball with friends Ben and Elizabeth and Blake and Kirsten. It was a ball, literally. Mr. Broome pulled out cowboy boots I never knew he owned. They had made their home at his parents house and he went to get them for the occasion.

Don't send them back Mr. Broome.. I really like you looking like a cowboy.

Happy weekend to everyone.

I signed up to run a half marathon tomorrow without having done any training runs! At 28 degrees in the morning, I am not looking forward to it!

Friday night, after a long week of work and studying, I cooked a really healthy meal.

Oh ok, no it wasn't healthy. Taco soup, buffalo chicken dip, and cake batter rice krispy treats.

It was good, that's all that matters at the end of a week like this.

My mom had a long week too and needed to calories just as bad as I did...

It was a nice little dinner.

Mr. Broome pulled something in his back while moving the old sofas out of the house today. He also noticed his hair is "thinning." Sounds like a 30 year old's problem to me:) Ohhh just kidding.



(Dutch Industrial Coffee Table)

Sigh...

In plans to revamp the den, I find myself stuck on Restoration Hardware's website.

Then I come to my cents senses and begin the hunt for something similar that won't make Mr. Broome say "Why do we need a baaazillion dollar coffee table??"

We don't Mr. Broome.

We need one just like it.

(Overstock)

(Overstock)

Oh yes and did you know Overstock is $2.95 to ship?

I call that a deal my friends.

(Mr. Broome's dirty boots atop freshly stacked firewood.)

We had a nice relaxing weekend at the lake with friends. Mr. Broome and Ben found a tree down Saturday and spent the better part of Saturday afternoon splitting it. One steak dinner and a round of card games later and we we're beat. It was a nice weekend. 

Sunday was supposed to be clean up and organize before I go crazy day.

Instead, we added to the chaos that is our house and went sectional hunting. We wanted to be picky with our decision because we have not been happy with our den furniture. We have a large den half brick walls and the other half windows. It is a great space, but needs a sofa with the perfect mix of style, function, and coziness(of course!)

After a rainy Sunday in Atlanta, I think we have found the one. I will have to post pics once it arrives.

My best friend Brittney is due to have a sweet baby girl in a little less than two months. I am so excited! To prepare for sweet baby D as I will call her.. I went to Britt's home town last weekend for a fun shower hosted by her mom's friends.

The hostesses had adorable pink and green topiaries placed on the food table that Brittney can take home and use in the nursery along with baby D's initials.

Yummy hors d'oeuvres for the mommy to be.

Britt's mom brought some of Brittney's outfits from she was a newborn and they were ridiculously sweet. Her pink and purple bloomers will be so cute on baby D!

Another shower decoration- giant lollipops! I would guess a creative "pinner" made these.

Mama Brittney with all of the hostesses!

Brittney and her best friend MaryJane. MaryJane is super creative and knitted a baby blanket for baby D. It was cream with pink bows and really soft.

Can't wait for her to be here Britt! Love you!

Lately.

I've been practicing my cake skills. Meaning baking and decorating. I fully intend on baking the cake for my best pregnant friend's shower and I need all of the practice I can get until then. Let me assure you, it will not be Betty Crocker. Because the cake above of course isn't Betty Crocker..                                                                                

I was on my way home from the gym the other night and saw this sky as I was coming down our road. I think the sky looks better from my house. Have I said that before?

I grabbed my camera in a hurry to catch the sun going down.

I thought after Christmas I would have time to rest and catch up and get my head and home a little more organized, but I have been going non stop. I guess this is what makes life fun though.
I saw a quote the other day on where else but Pinterest and it pretty much sums up how I am feeling.

via pinterest

Happy Weekend:)

I've already re-capped our trip to Helen, but I had to share pictures that weren't taken on my cell phone.

This is my sweet sister- in- law Jenny. She is wonderful. She too has red hair like Mr. Broome.

She is married to my really awesome brother-in-law, Bryan. I have always always wanted siblings, being the only child that I am. I feel so blessed to have gained two!

Oh man I love him. I wonder how many times I have said that on this blog.

Jenny J., me, and Jenny A.

Bam. Another Broome family picture.

Every picture is a family picture when it's just the two of us.

I love Mr. Broome's red cheeks. They aren't seasonal either. Nope, those are year round rosy cheeks. If his hair ever turns white (not grey) he will make a good Santa. Cheeks wise, of course.

Bryan, Mr. Broome, and Russ

Things I am trying to remember in the New Year:

Cake doesn't equal skinny, but the strawberry cake I baked last weekend was so good. Oh yes, but cake doesn't make skinny. Right.