Happy Easter!

Happy Easter and Happy Spring! Spring is my absolute favorite season and I could not be more ready for the warm weather. We have been busy planting new flowers and plants around our yard, which has made the arrival of Spring even more exciting - I love coming home to see what has bloomed each day!

We spent Easter morning and lunch with my family, then we drove back home and cooked an Easter dinner for Michael's family. It was great! Here are a few pictures:

Michael cooking the Easter lamb on the grill!

Our little dinner set-up :)
One of our flower beds:

This was a surprise...the previous owners of the house had planted some pretty tulip buds:

Finally, we recently got a new plantation shutter for our powder room. I love it!

Unfortunately, I now want plantation shutters everywhere in the house.

Do you like? Have a great week and enjoy the beautiful weather!

4th of July Recap

We had an amazing 4th of July weekend! Michael and I spent the weekend with my family in Atlanta, and we had a wonderful time catching up with our family and friends. Here is a recap in pictures (these first two pictures are NOT from the 4th!):

Michael's Mom brought us the amazing basket of fresh produce and bread from the local farmer's market!

Alyssa came to visit us last week! We had a good time at the Chattanooga Lookouts game:Michael and I at my family's annual 4th of July cookout:

Alyssa and I:

Michelle (looking so cute at 7 months pregnant) and Mrs. Southern Belle playing corn hole:

The yummy spread of food:

Festive cookies!

Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July. I have a fun giveaway coming tomorrow, so keep your eyes open!

Recipe for the perfect 4th of July weekend!

Adorable patriotic bathing suit:

Southern Caviar...mmmmm:Sweetwater 420...my beer of choice:

Flag cookies!And of course, no celebration would be complete without fireworks!My weekend will consist of pool time today, our family's annual 4th of July party tomorrow, and the lake on Sunday! Have a great 4th!

Happy Easter!

Hope you have a great Easter!