The end of the season

Saturday marked the last game of the football season for the wildcats..PTL.

The hubby and I have been loyal and devout fans- cheering on the cats in the rain and God forbid-even snow, through loss after loss...after loss. This was the first time in ten years we did not go to one single game, but we tailgated at home and dressed the babes in their Saturday blue.

We watched some games at granny and papaw's.

We snuggled at home.

We smiled when there was nothing to smile about.  

Someday Commonwealth, I'll be back in my seats, hopefully cheering on the cats with my two little sidekicks and one big sidekick.  Until then I'll just be soaking up these precious moments...and hoping next season is better :)

So, how did your team do? 

Carsyn's UK Tailgate Party- Part II

 

We were so happy with the amount of guests we had-so many family and friends were able to make it and kids were running around everywhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This party was bascially a brainstorm of myself, my sister, my SIL, my mom, and my MIL- They are such creative women and Carsyn is so blessed to call them family. Of course my hubby and their hubby's contributed also ;)
Thanks y'all!

Sources:

Birthday banners, Water bottle labels, football cutouts,and favor boxes: 5M Creations (Melissa was amazing to work with-if you are planning a party and need any decor at all contact her- I promise you will not regret it)

Plastic Drink Bottles, Straws & Chalkboard Stands: Pink Lemonade Shop

Football Pinata: Shindigz (I honestly thought this would be a waste but it was the hit of the party!)

UK face paint and blue beaded necklaces: College Football Store

Popcorn Boxes, Football necklaces & Mini Footballs: Oriental Trading Co

Bouncy Houses: M & M Inflatables

Catering: Holly Hills Mall Restaurant, The Mousetrap, also friends and family

Carsyn's Cake: Pattycakes Lexington, KY

Cake Pops: The Blu Sash

Carsyn's UK Tailgate Party- Part I

(Finally...I got all the pictures together from Carsyn's party. Prepare for picture overload-sorry!)

I think I knew when Carsyn was born amidst football season we'd for sure be having some tailgate/UK themed parties.

I contacted Ashley of AB Designs to design Carsyn's custom invitation and she did not disappoint. I love her work so much and she's such a sweetie to work with.



My SIL came up with the idea to add painted pumpkins and pots to the decor and we gathered at my MIL & FIL's on weekends and painted.






We displayed Carsyn's monthly pig pictures on the fireplace and decorated the mantle with pots, pumpkins, and framed photos.

 

My MIL and FIL were so gracious to host Carsyn's party at their home-its a fantastic place to entertain. They had plenty of room for bouncy houses, guests and food.

 

Since the majority of the guests were kids we had face painting and tattoos in addition to the obstacle course and velcro wall. My MIL also has a neat popcorn machine we set up and most of the kids ended up going home with a small bucket- I'm sure their parents loved that!

 

 

The food tables were divided up into main courses, appetizers, drinks, and desserts.

The dessert table:

 

 

 

 

The main food table included hot dogs, hamburgers, wings, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and pasta salad:

 

Appetizers & Drinks:

 

A few details:

 

 

(Part II- Guests & The Birthday girl coming soon)

Static

My mind is such a full mess right now! There are a MILLION things I need to be doing and I feel like I'm always behind. I start each week writing down all the tasks I need to do and feel so overwhelmed. My house is a disaster,my hubby rarely gets a home cooked meal, and I'm so grouchy I can't stand myself.

Fall has always been my time of year. Some say its a spiritual time, or a time of renewal and I kind of like that. I like the fact that summer is over and I can sip warm drinks and curl up under a blanket. I like to look outside and see the leaves dying and the dew dripping off the colors of autumn. I like the chill in the air. I'm hoping the calmness of the weather outside will somehow put me in that same calm state.

I went to church yesterday morning and honestly didn't comprehend a word the preacher said. I set there completely annoyed at myself for letting the noise in my head interrupt this time. I guess I can partly blame that on it being baby girl's first time in the church nursery. (Luckily she LOVED it). I don't know why I let little things like mounds laundry and cleaning to do get inside my head. Reschedule pictures, get windows cleaned, cut back trees, clean out closets, put up baby stuff.....its never ending. Its like I need an off button to turn down the static. While I had hoped the church service would help me clear out the junk I think I finally succeeded during my evening run. Before mile 1 I was already feeling better. As the gravel crunched under my feet and Bruce sang about lonesome days I begin to think clear thoughts. I think I'm going to make it a point to get back to running at least 3 days a week. And yes I'm aware of the fact I say this every week or two! My mom always said when she walked she thought and I guess I'm just like her. Running=therapy :)

Thankfully, the hubby and Carsyn had daddy/daughter day and I also worked some outside. I always feel better when I accomplish even small tasks, but I'm going to try to relax more also. Speaking of relaxing we had a very low key Saturday. We went to my MIL & FIL's house to watch the cats play. I might have fallen asleep during the 4th qtr. We lost, but part of the fun is getting dressed up in KY gear and cooking, don't you think?















I made 3 appetizers dishes and they turned out pretty well. Do y'all have a great buffalo chicken dip recipe? I keep tweaking mine!







Well, my goal for this week is to lose the grouchiness...wish me luck!