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Thursday, July 21, 2011
So. I've found an amazing site that I check daily at 12pm on. the. dot. It's a new amazon site, myhabit. I got an amazing pair of Maxstudio pumps for 60% off.

I just got this French Connection dress, and I'm super excited about it! It retails for $118, and I paid $22 to get it shipped to my door. Saved over 80%!!!
No tax, free shipping and free returns, so if I don't like it goes back for free! Don't you love the word "free"? Especially when the word "designer" is used in the same sentence?

There is a promo code that will save you $25- summer25. I used a promo code for the shoes also which saved me $10.

They have featured all sorts of designers from Vera Wang and Chloe to Calvin Klein and Dolce&Gabbana. They have mens, womens, and children. They have sunglasses, shoes, purses, clothes, etc. Sometimes, the "sale" price might still be $1000+, and other times you'll luck out like I did!

Warning: Items go FAST! Be aggressive!

fruit flies be gone!

Wednesday, July 20, 2011
it's inevitable. it's summer. Grrrr.... the dreaded infestation of fruit flies.

I read about this amazing solution on one of my favorite blogs, keeping the kingdom first. I wasn't hesitant about trying it at all because I already had all of the ingredients, and you probably do, too!
This pictures is from after only one night! I've left it out for a few days, and the entire bottom is speckled with fly carcases. (too graphic, sorry!)

Funny sidenote: i made this while zach was up at the hospital. we use three different sizes of mason jars as drinking glasses. he thought it looked like juice, and he almost took a swig from the jar! devastating!

It's a boy!!!

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Welcome the newest Greene... this is Norwood! Here we are in the car right after picking him out! He wasn't too sure about me, but he stuck close the whole car ride!


He stayed close to zach, too!


We named him Norwood after the current Atlanta Falcon's and former Mississippi State running back, Jerious Norwood. In keeping with the Greene tradition of naming pets after college football figures. Zach and I watched Norwood (human) break and set school records during undergrad. We will now enjoy Norwood (cat) as part of our family in our home.
I like to refer to Norwood as "preparation for parenthood." We got Norwood this past weekend and spent most of the evening after we got him "kitten-proofing" the apartment. We tried to eliminate most small crawl spaces behind and under furniture; however, kittens are small. Like REALLY tiny. And he's finding a way to contortionze his body to fit is places you wouldn't even think of! Kudos to the smart ninja kitty!


He's still sizing us up and checking out his new place. He loves the big window in the florida room... lots to watch! Please also note his little gimp tail. He was born with only half his tail, but we love his quirkiness!


zach insisted on getting him this toy.


it's a duck. it's actually a dog toy. it's as big as he is.


but Norwood loves wrestling with it, and his daddy is so proud!He's a snuggler, and i LOVE that! the first night in the apartment was a Norwood sandwich all night long. He stayed in the bed the whole night with us. Whenever i shifted in the night, he snuggled right back next to me. such a lover!
see what i mean about the snuggling? so adorable!


I know I have many nights home alone in my future, but now I have company! i love seeing a little one running around the apartment. the next "little one" will only have 2 legs!

sewing projects!

Monday, July 18, 2011
This is what I was up to this past weekend...

angel flutter sleeve shirt... this project was super easy! i even made a pattern to follow by taking measurements and drawing out the pattern on newspaper. I cut the lace shorter that I had intended, so i added a band of knit to the bottom. i'm really pleased with the the way it turned out, and best of all-- the fabric was only $5. this is my awesome, feminine $5 top!
i also crocheted/hot glued a super cute headband! check it out! this project only took me 5 minutes, and it really spruces up a ponytail day!
i made this receiving blanket for my new niece, korbyn. she's due next month, and we are so excited for robyn and alex! it's two layers of flannel with a crochet scalla






3rd Year

Sunday, July 10, 2011
Zach started his 3rd year of medical school on Tuesday, July 5th. His first rotation is trauma surgery. He’s always considered surgery, so we’ll see how he feels about it. Maybe I can coerce him into doing another guest blog post? As for me, I only see my man about 3 hours each day. He’ll leave the apartment at 4:30am and not return until after 7pm. This happens 6 days a week. Since he gets up so early, he goes to bed early. I’ll try to have dinner ready for him when we gets home, and hopefully we’ll be able to swap stories from the day for a little bit before he just wants to sit and chill for the rest of the evening. His 12-15 hour days are very busy, so the time goes by fast for him. This is not the most ideal schedule, but we can do it for 8 weeks! He must be at the hospital by 5am, but there is no "clock out" time. Sometimes he'll be home at 7pm, or 8pm, or 9pm. I just cook dinner, and put his in the fridge until he gets home. He will be "on call" 4 times this rotation which means that he will stay at the hospital from 5am until noon the following day- a 30+ hour day!

So, as you can tell, I'm alone a lot. It will just take some getting used to. But I do plan on spending a lot more time with some friends! Annnnnnnd being crafty =)

Zach worked Saturday, so this is what I did...

Made a felt rose wreath

Sewed a skirt! I have never made actually clothing before, but this was a really easy pattern! The back has elastic, and there is a really cute front pleat!
Salsa from the garden! I whipped up an enormous batch of salsa with tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, cilantro, and limes. It is SUPER spicy! Too spicy for even Zach to eat it off of chips. So I'll just cook with it. I had this container plus 2 ziplock freezer bags full! I can't complain... I had a productive weekend!

It poured down rain all weekend, so Zach and I didn't feel bad about vegging out together all Sunday afternoon!

Vacation #1: Orlando

Friday, July 8, 2011
Confession: our vacation marathon was going to start with Universal Studios on Sunday; however, my friends and husband convinced me to take off the 2nd part of the day on Friday to go on a float trip! (Look at me being spontaneous!!) Jeff, Kelsey, Zach and I headed to the Ichetucknee to sit our butts in an inner tube and float down the crystal clear, freezing river. Florida has such a unique ecosystem that I did not learn about in school. The springs come from the aquifer and flow into this river. It was pretty overcast, so we did not have the sun to warm us up. The water is 70 degrees year-round. Every couple of minutes an enormous white crane would fly over our heads. We saw hundreds of turtles sitting on logs. Every once in a while, a fish would swim under my feet. It was so much fun!


Now on to the actual vacation… Zach and I had a friend over for dinner, and he ending up sleeping over. We went to bed at 2am only to get up 3 hours later to be at Islands of Adventures when the gate opened. We weren’t well-rested, but we were running off of pure adrenaline and coffee. We literally knocked out the entire park in 4 hours. When the gates opened, everyone headed right to Harry Potter World, so Zach and I headed left to the Hulk rollercoaster. No wait for front row! We also walked right on to Spiderman and Fear Fall. Win!
Next, to Hogwarts!


We went on all the Harry Potter rides and were so entertained by the creativity! Seeing the movies is great, and they just brought the life the things from the movies. The village of Hogsmeade is really neat!
Stopped by Olivanders Wand Shop...


Had lunch at The Three Broomsticks...


Frozen Butterbeer... YUMMMM


Like I said- done with Islands of Andventures in 4 hours... on to Universal Studios! The morning had been perfect- no lines and no sunshine! A few dropplets, but they were refreshing! The sun was blazing by the time we got to Universal Studios, but look at what we found:


If you buy your tickets with an American Express credit card, just bring your tickets and reciept or confirmation to the AmEx Lounge. Bottled water, snacks, clean bathrooms, comfy sofas, and air conditioning!!!!!! It was the perfect little break, and we needed it because the night before was starting to catch up with us! The concert didn't start until 9pm!


This is the concert stage, and behind it is the Rip Ride Rockit Roller Coaster! We got in line for this ride, and the thunderstorms started. We ended up being stuck at the ride for a couple of hours before it all passed and they started the ride again. No problem since we were under cover and kept moving up in the line. After we rode the coaster, we went to dinner and headed to the stage to get some prime seating! Zach was so wiped, he laid in the wet grass and took a nap!


He woke up in time to start boxing people out- the place was getting pretty crowded!


Zach has been a Third Eye Blind fan for a long time. He was so excited that we were in the front row!!! The lead singer brought out some glow sticks, and my man caught one for me! Yay!

The week leading up to the concert, I listened to nothing but 3eb to get ready. I love them now, too!

We got home at midnight... it had been such an awesome day! We had a great time! Go big or go home!

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