Happy Day = Vacation Time

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"Aunt Blain, I am ready for Vacation....Are You?!" - Jackson

I am headed out tomorrow for a week of vacation at Ocean Isle Beach with Sister and Sam, Mom and Dad and of course my little niece and nephew, Olivia and Jackson. 

I am beyond excited and can't wait to kick back, relax and play with these little doodles all week!

Bring on Vacation Time!

Mother Of The Bride Dress

See this little lady below:

That's my BEAUTIFUL MOMMA!

(my fingers are crossed I will look just like her in 23 years!)

This past weekend we decided to try and cross another item off our wedding list and that was her Mother Of The Bride Dress.  Originally I thought it would be OK if she picked out a short dress but I squashed that thought really fast.  I want her to be glamorous; stand out from the other guests.  She is a very important part of our wedding and I want her to feel that way.  I want her to be special.

  She tried on several gowns and of course they all looked amazing with her cute little figure but at the end of the day we found one that none of us could get over.  

She decided that the Adrianna Papell Crystal Broach Ruched Jersey Gown was going to be her MOB dress! 

Click the link above and check out a video clip of the model in the dress.  The back is stunning the way it frames your rump hump. The way it flows makes it red carpet elegant.

The color is called Eclipse which looks like a blue slate.  I am so excited!  It's going to look gorgeous with the champagne color bridesmaids dresses.

Mom, you will look stunning!

Engagement Pictures

Our Engagement Pictures are back and we could not be more happy!!!!

Honestly, I would be lying if I said I did not stress about getting these pictures taken.  For the life of me I could not figure out what to wear and "Charleston", being a boy, did not care.  I wanted these pictures to turn out looking like US.  

I finally narrowed it down to a couple pieces and after seeing the final results I think it worked out perfect.

When I say Cyn worked magic with these photos, it's really an understatement.  As I was sitting at Lindsey's house getting my hair and makeup done, it started to drizzle. (PS - Lindsey is the bomb!  I'm serious.  This girl did a transformation on my sad hair and face that no one else could tackle!) This drizzle was happening at the same time the air temp reached 98 degrees.  If you are from North Carolina you know what this feels like:   HOT, STICKY AND HUMID.

I don't think I have ever experienced such a miserable feeling.

But, can you tell in the pictures?  NOPE!  That's the magic that the fabulous Cyn has!!

All my thanks go to Cyn for these special memories.  You are the easiest and sweetest girl to work with and you truly captured what Matt and I share.  Words can't thank you enough. 

Check out her blog post here:  Blain + Matt

Cyn Kain Photography

Thank you Cyn and Lindsey....hurry up March 9th so we can do this all over again!

Check me out on facebook next week and I will have more posted there.  I might need your help in picking some to put up in our house!

Not A HOLIDAY/VACATION Week Here

So if you live in North Carolina (or South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana) and missed the memo...Duke Energy completed the merger with Progress Energy last Monday; for most of you this means Duke will now be your power company.  Therefore, that is exactly what I have been up to 24/7 for the last week.  Work, Work, Work.  I think I might have forgotten to breathe.  This just means my poor little blog got some neglect.  Actually, it wasn't just my blog....the neglect poured over into my friends, fiance, house, yard, kitchen, workouts etc... life has been pretty much on hold.

Therefore tonight, I decided to be a good little girl and have a hot meal on the table for "Charleston" when he got home from hanging out with the boys.  I tried something new and it turned out AMAZING therefore I just had to share with you....this is the easiest recipe and a total crowd pleaser.  I WILL make this the next time we have friends over.

Chicken Rollatini with Prosciutto and Cheese

by Gina's Skinny Recipes

Find the recipe here:  YUM YUM YUM

8 thin chicken cutlets, 3 oz each

4 (2.8 oz) slices thin lean prosciutto, sliced in half

4 slices Sargento reduced fat provolone or mozzarella, sliced in half

1/2 cup whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs

1/4 cup Romano cheese (or Parmesan)

1 lemon, juice of

1 tbsp olive oil

fresh pepper

1/4 red onion, sliced

olive oil non-stick spray

Wash

 and 

dry

 cutlets well with paper towels. 

Combine

 breadcrumbs and grated cheese in one bowl and olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper in another bowl.

Dip the chicken in the lemon-oil mixture, then in the breadcrumbs to coat well. Place each cutlet on a work surface such as a cutting board and lay 1/2 slice prosciutto, 1/2 slice cheese and a few chunks red onion on one side of the chicken cutlet.  


Preheat

 oven to 450°. Lightly

 spray

 a baking dish with non-stick spray.

Roll 

and 

place 

seam side down in a baking dish (no toothpicks needed). 

Repeat

 with the remaining chicken. When finished, 

top

 with remaining crumbs and spray lightly with oil.

Bake

 25 - 30 minutes. 

Serve 

immediately! 

VIA

Just try it!!!  You will love!!!