Wednesday, February 13, 2013
2012 Photo Project - Complete
As I prepare to leave for Daytona bright and early tomorrow morning to kick off another NASCAR season - I figured I'd show the final result of the project I mentioned around this time last year. I took one picture every day (or way more than one, but just added one per day) put it to music with a date and caption.
So here it is ... my 2012 NASCAR season - one day at a time. Also, be sure to watch it all the way to the end - it's long, but it ends well.
It was a great year and I'm hoping 2013 is just as great.
Monday, December 31, 2012
The A Team - 2013
We've had the opportunity to tell many of our family and friends, but wanted to officially post that Aaron, Alex and I are moving to Michigan at the end of January 2013. I have accepted a new position with ARAMARK and am looking forward to a new challenge. We'll be moving to Hudsonville, MI, which is between Holland and Grand Rapids. We've done a lot of research and Hudsonville has a very great school district with a strong special education program. Can't wait to be closer to family and friends. See you soon.
Love,
Aimee
Love,
Aimee
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Jingle Bells - or - Wedding Bells?!
Tis the season! Christmas is just around the corner - which typically means silver bells and jingle bells, but this year we are also hearing the faint whisper of wedding bells!
As most of you probably know by now, I proposed to Caitlin on Dec. 13 while we were on vacation at Walt Disney World. I asked her father's permission that morning just before breakfast, but only told them that I planned to ask at some point over the weekend without giving any specifics.
We were spending the evening at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party inside the Magic Kingdom. We had visited many of the rides and attractions and we were just heading back to the castle for the fireworks and castle lights display when we came across a photographer set up to take photos of families in front of the castle. I asked Caitlin if she wanted to get her picture taken with me and when she agreed we walked over and I got down on one knee and proposed.
She said yes!
And to be honest ... I was scared out of my mind. I know this picture looks like it's just the two of us, but there were hundreds of people around waiting for the show - and they were in shock just as much as Caitlin and her parents at the timing. We received congratulations from many of those that watched ... But I'm glad we at least got a picture cause I'm not sure how much either of us actually remember!
Anyway, we are working through all the details ... But as of right now we are thinking sometime around Labor Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico - which is her hometown. We will be sure to give more formal details as they come, but we can't wait to celebrate with everyone soon!
As most of you probably know by now, I proposed to Caitlin on Dec. 13 while we were on vacation at Walt Disney World. I asked her father's permission that morning just before breakfast, but only told them that I planned to ask at some point over the weekend without giving any specifics.
We were spending the evening at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party inside the Magic Kingdom. We had visited many of the rides and attractions and we were just heading back to the castle for the fireworks and castle lights display when we came across a photographer set up to take photos of families in front of the castle. I asked Caitlin if she wanted to get her picture taken with me and when she agreed we walked over and I got down on one knee and proposed.
She said yes!
And to be honest ... I was scared out of my mind. I know this picture looks like it's just the two of us, but there were hundreds of people around waiting for the show - and they were in shock just as much as Caitlin and her parents at the timing. We received congratulations from many of those that watched ... But I'm glad we at least got a picture cause I'm not sure how much either of us actually remember!
Anyway, we are working through all the details ... But as of right now we are thinking sometime around Labor Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico - which is her hometown. We will be sure to give more formal details as they come, but we can't wait to celebrate with everyone soon!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Our Home for the Holidays
Happy Holidays from North Carolina!
Here is a quick look into our holiday season. We're so blessed to have amazing family and friends to spend the holidays with. We began the holidays by hosting Thanksgiving for most of the Barry and Shaw families and recently hosted our first ugly sweater party.
We hope everyone is enjoying their holidays as well! (Feel free to post your own holiday pictures... hint, hint!)
Time to Carve the Turkey!
The Barry Family
Matthew Changing Tires
Feeding the Kangaroo at Lazy Five
Sweater Party Photo Booth
The Guys Rocking Christmas Sweaters
My First Gingerbread House
The ShawBarry Home for the Holidays
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Monday, November 5, 2012
Crash Hot Potatoes
Found this recipe on Pinterest... OMGosh! These have a yummy, crispy, and flavorful surface... Delish!
Ingredients
- 12 whole New Potatoes (or other small round potatoes)
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Rosemary (or other herbs of choice) to taste- I used Lemon Pepper Mrs. Dash- mmmm!
Preparation Instructions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add in as many potatoes as you wish to make and cook them until they are fork-tender.
On a sheet pan, generously drizzle olive oil. Place tender potatoes on the cookie sheet leaving plenty of room between each potato.
With a potato masher, gently press down each potato until it slightly mashes, rotate the potato masher 90 degrees and mash again. Brush the tops of each crushed potato generously with more olive oil.
Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and fresh chopped rosemary (or chives or thyme or whatever herb you have available.)
Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
On a sheet pan, generously drizzle olive oil. Place tender potatoes on the cookie sheet leaving plenty of room between each potato.
With a potato masher, gently press down each potato until it slightly mashes, rotate the potato masher 90 degrees and mash again. Brush the tops of each crushed potato generously with more olive oil.
Sprinkle potatoes with kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and fresh chopped rosemary (or chives or thyme or whatever herb you have available.)
Bake in a 450 degree oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Saturday, October 27, 2012
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