BoardGames&Booze

This weekend was Easter and we decided to play board games before heading out to the bar with Joe & his buddies. I'd had lunch with some girlfriends earlier in the day, so I invited some of the girls to come out and meet us in Dearborn. We played Hedbanz and drank Two Hearted ...probably a little too  much since the bar is completely fuzzy and both Joe&I lost our wallets (and promptly found them in the morning). All in all - a successful Easter, I would say.

DIA Day

Mr.U&I had a half day for Good Friday

so we headed downtown to enjoy an afternoon

at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

I'd never been there

and was very excited for the experience.

There was a lot of awesome stuff to see,

my favorites being the middle eastern area

with all the beautiful tile work and colorful art.

It started getting busy as the afternoon wore on,

so we didn't get to see everything we wanted.

We'll just have to make a trip back.

There are a lot of great places

that I really want to discover downtown.

I also really loved this courtyard area.

So beautiful.

Birthday Bowling

This weekend was #BFF's boyfriend's birthday,

so Mr.U&I decided to go bowling

with boyfriend and a bunch of his friends.

We went to his house beforehand for drinks

then headed down the street

for some cosmic bowling.

In an attempt to set up one of Mr.U's buddies

with one of my sorority sisters,

we brought those two along

and the four of us shared a lane.

I was pretty horrible at bowling,

but the boys were entertaining to watch

with their competetive&seriousness.

We had so much fun

that we shut down the bowling ally

and had a waitress snap a big, group shot

just before leaving.

I think he had a fun birthday

and it's always nice

to merge old&new friends.

 

After, the bowling

the four of us went back to our house

for euchre&drinks.

Rueben Attempt

I always like to try cooking new things.

For St.Patty's Day,

Mr.U's mom boiled a corned beef
and bought all the fixins' for

left-over sandwiches.

I've never made a Rueben before,

but I figured I'd give it a shot

since Mr.U loves hot sandwiches.

He said it was one of the best he'd ever had - including any found on restaurant menus - and I doubt he'd go to the trouble of lying, since he doesn't tend to if he doesn't like things. It actually seemed like it could have been a tasty sandwich...

...if you're into meat&cheese.

Lucky Charm

Mr.U's mom got me a clover charm

for my Pandora bracelet

in honor of St. Patrick's Day.

.so cute.

Final Absolution

I tried this locally brewed beer

on Friday before St. Patrick's Day.

Final Absolution by Dragonmead's Microbrewery

It's so strong.

Oy.

I was pretty toasted after 3.

Tasted great, though.

French Obsession

I really want to perfect the french language.

I really want to live in Paris or Quebec City.

I really want to reach some of my goals in life.

I'm addicted to shopping for french inspired items on amazon, too.

Berry Cupcake

I discovered Taste Love Cupcakes about a week ago

and I've been getting a Cupcake A Day ever since.

It's kitty-corner to my office

and I want to find the perfect flavor to spoil Barbie with

when she comes into Michigan for her wedding.

Today was a shortcake with berry filling & whipped frosting.

Not my favorite...

we'll cross that one off the possibilities list.



Drive Through

Drove through my college town this weekend.

.So nice.

Grandpa's Birthday

My grandpa turned 75.

Amazing considering last year at this time

he was in pretty rough shape

in a florida hospital after a massive heartattack,

so we celebrated his birthday

for what seemed like a lifetime.

He had dinners&lunches treats&desserts

for about a week straight.

This past weekend, though, was his actual celebration

with the whole family.

Mom&I made an Italian Layer Cake

and we all brought toppings for homemade pizza

at grandma&grandpa's house.

It was a wonderful time

and we are so incredibly blessed

to have him in our lives.

Making the Drive

I don't drive the Envoy very often

since Mr.U&I drive Gloria to work together,

so when I have a weekend trip to make myself

I jump at the chance the take the Envoy out.

I feel so happy&peaceful

rollin' down the highway

listening&singing along to my music.

.pure happiness.

Eclectic Couch

I acquired bunni's couch after her passing

though the cushion for the pull-out got thrown away

by an obnoxious sorority sister

the couch is still a staple of my current bedroom

(complete with new mattress)

and I've been working to recover parts of it

to make it fit my decorating style a little better.

I found fabric in scrap bin at the craft store

to keep my costs at a minimum

and the eclecticness maximized.

I can't wait to have my own living room

to showcase it in.