An Early Turkey Celebration

This Saturday we had an early Turkey Day celebration with SisLaw and BroLaw and our good friends. This year we will not be able to celebrate the festive day with SisLaw and BroLaw, so we decided to take the matter into our own hands and celebrate early. And honestly, we should be thankful everyday...not just on the holiday.

SisLaw and Friend prep the good food in the kitchen! Smells yummy!

Naeners gets silly on the couch. Per usual, he's watching football.

BroLaw pointing out the delicious turkey in the deep fryer.

Did you notice his really cool Members Only jacket?

SisLaw puts the finishing touches on the beautiful dining room table.

The lovely dining room table ready for lots of grub.

So what was on the menu this year? Lots of yummy, delicious stuff. Appetizers included prociutto wrapped asparagus and sausage balls. The main course was fried turkey, collard greens, sweet potato soup, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, and mac-n-cheese. And for dessert...nothing. We didn't plan that far out. But we didn't need it anyways because we were so full after we ate.

I also got learn a new term this celebration...douche chills. Has anyone heard of the douche chills? Apparently it is something that one says or does to make their significant other cringe. For example, I gave Naeners the douche chills when I requested we go around the table and everyone state something they are thankful for this year. Naeners just lowered his head and participated while feeling completly douchetastic that I am his wife making this request. Douche chills or not, I find it necessary to show some gratitude and remember what this holiday is all about!

Flashback Friday

Ok! Ok! I know it's a day late, but I do have an excuse. I was really feeling under the weather yesterday with a nasty sore throat. I think I am starting to bounce back today, though.

Since the Thanksgiving holiday is fast approaching, I thought I would share a memory from a Thanksgiving a few years ago.

Here is a picture of Marlee and MomLaw during Thanksgiving 2006. As you can see, they both needed a break from all of their hard work in the kitchen - MomLaw from cooking and Marlee from begging. Marlee's such a ham for the camera!

Remember When...

...I said I was going to kick-off The Year of Stink-Stank? And well, I didn't! I haven't! I am back and am going to try again!

 I thought it would be fun to set some goals and resolutions starting at the beginning of my year rather than making New Year's resolutions that I never have any intention of keeping. I've been thinking long and hard about my life and on what areas I could make better and more fulfilling. I think, for the most part, I am good person with good qualities, but that doesn't mean that there isn't room for improvement.

I am keeping it simple and to the point with my goals. Some of the goals may seem silly to you, but these are things that I struggle with on a continual basis. I hope to add to my goal list through the year, or to kick-off the 2nd Year of Stink-Stank with more difficult goals...we'll see.

I had wanted to kick-off The Year of Stink-Stank officially on my birthday. I've been thinking about goals for myself for the upcoming year (well before I had initially planned to kick-off The Year of Stink-Stank), but like usual, I got side-tracked with stuff, and thus, The Year of Stink-Stank got put on the back burner. Now, that I am officially one month behind, here goes...11 months and counting to make these things happen!

Health & Beauty:
1. Wash my face before bed every night! (It's true! I don't do it! I've struggled with this since adolescence.)
2. Floss my teeth! (I really don't do it as much as I should. I do it upon occasion but can't seem to make it a habit.)
3. Be more girly and glamorous! (I think I've become a plain Jane and a little fuddy-duddy with age. I need to treat myself like that girly-girl that I know that I am.)
4. Eat more fruits and vegetables! (I've been paying attention to what I eat, and there have been days when I go throughout the whole day without eating one piece of fruit or vegetable. Terrible!)
5. Develop a regular exercise routine! (I was, at one point, an avid runner and doing pretty well at it. That has gone away. I haven't exercised in over a year. Oy!)


Intellect & Brain Stimulation:
1. Read more books! (I don't read nearly enough! I watch a lot of crap tv and should instead be investing myself in learning something new in a good book).


Hobbies & Interests:
1. Learn how to do something new! (I don't have a hobby. I need one desperately.)
2. Get crafty at home! (There are so many crafty ideas out there. I want to do them, too!)


Fun & Recreation:
1. Find more free stuff to do! (There is so much to do. I should never be bored, but I always find myself getting that way! Plus, with the economy, free is always good.)
2. Take more days trips! (Money can be tight, so a vacation for a week is not always an option for us! But a vacation for a day would be lovely!)


Relationships:
1. Invest more time and energy in my relationships! (This includes my hubby along with my family and friends.)

So come and join me as I kick-off The Year of Stink-Stank! I will be keeping you post on my progress and trials as related to these goals. Not only will I have to hold my self accountable, but I am hoping that you will help me and encourage me as I attempt to make some improvements in my life!

Flashback Friday

Rub-a-dub-dub, four kids in a tub!

This picture is of me and three of my cousins in the tub at Grandma's home. I think this picture was taken sometime circa 1983. This bathroom is still the same to this day in 2009. Seeing this brings back great memories of visiting Grandma and Granddaddy and playing all day with my cousins.

Can you guess which kid is the Stinky-Stank?

Uneventful

I tell you what! This week has been completely uneventful in the Stinky household. It has been cold and rainy, and besides getting out to go to work, we've been hunkered down in the house.

The good thing is that Nae-Nae started spackling the walls in the bedroom and the front room and hallway. He must be just as ready as I am to slap up some new color on the walls.

Quotable Quote of the Week

Let's face it, Americans are fat all year round, but the holidays are when we really hit our stride. And you can bet the food we eat will be just as unhealthy as the families we're forced to visit. ~Lewis Black

This quote made me laugh and got me thinking about my own family and the upcoming holidays and all the food that will be consumed!

Being an Uncle...

...is lots of fun for Nae-Nae!

Uncle Nae-ners enjoys playtime with Austin!

And then they both "pass out" from all of the rough-housing and playtime!

Flashback Friday

Flashin' back to the past.

I am totally and completely stealing an idea I saw on another blog known as "Flashback Friday." The blogger takes a look back on a picture, event, memory, etc. every Friday. I am hoping to do the same. What a great idea to share some history and memories from the past.

So here is my first flashback. Now, this flashback isn't too far gone....let's say, less than a month ago. Actually, it is several flashbacks about Stinky happenings in the month of October 2009 (I told you it wasn't that far in the past). However, my future flashbacks shant be this long.

Flashback #1 - October 14, 2009

My Grandma turned 90 on October 14, 2009. To celebrate her 90 years of life, her loved ones gathered for dinner to honor her and her life and all that she has done for everyone in the family.

Seriously, does this woman look 90 to you?

Here's the whole family pictured with Grandma.

Flashback #2 - October 16, 2009

On the 16th, Naeners and I headed to the good ol' NC State Fair where we had a "whole lotta happy." I love going to the fair. I always associate it with my birthday because we always went to the fair for my birthday when I was a child.

One of the best things about the fair is the FOOD! Nae-Nae is ready to dig-in!

I take my turn at the food by trying the "rave" of the fair this year...chocolate covered bacon. Yeah, you read that right...chocolate covered bacon.

I wanted to document Naeners eating his chocolate covered bacon, too. But, I am clumsy. I did get the picture, though. Can you see the bacon and him taking a bite?

One of the best things about the fair is the people watching. I don't know what it is about the fair, but it brings out every walk of life. Check out this lady we were behind...she has 4 marmosets on her shoulder. At first, I thought it was her messy hair, but no, it was monkeys.

Look at the cute chick! Yeah, the little baby chicken is cute, too!

Nae-ners enjoys some of Ray's Steamed Buns. Yummy!

Flashback #3 - October 17, 2009

Oh, what a joyous day! I officially became "30-something" or 29+2; however, you want to frame it.

Check out my beautiful birthday cake! My hubby got it at Whole Foods, and it was soooo delicious. I mean, really, who needs to watch their weight once you hit 30-something?

Then, it was off for an evening to enjoy some fine dining at Lucky 32. I am still talking about that meal it was so damn good. Nothing is better than getting older surrounded by good friends.

Flashback #4 - October 30, 2009

Naeners and I had the pleasure of attending a Halloween party with the vBs up in Virginia. Remember a few weeks ago when I said we were going to a party dressed as a sexy jail birds and our friends as sex Amish? Well, here are how the costumes turned out for the Sexyween '09 Bash.

Look at us rockin' it sexy style!! Okay, maybe not! But we tried and had fun doing it!

The vBs take on sexy Amish was to go as a "gay" Amish couple. LMAO!

And of course, the fun group shot at the party.