On a hunt...pumpkin ice cream anyone?

So is something monumental supposed to happen when I turn 30? Nothing fabulous happened other than a great night with Burr and some really nice gifts and cards (always fabulous). On the morning of my birthday I weighed myself, more or less so I could know exactly what I weighed when I was 30 and know that I will never weigh that when I’m 40…all the more reason to eat ice cream right?! Speaking of ice cream…I had my fair share of it this past week. Friday night I forced Burr to go to ben and Jerry’s after he forced me to Pizza Peel. I really wanted to go after I read someone’s facebook post talking about Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream at Ben and Jerry’s – that is my favorite 3 things ALL IN ONE – I must have it. But when we got there they had pumpkin pie. I tasted it (along with 3 other flavors*)

*Side Note – Burr always gets so embarrassed at ice cream places with me. Because I always try a MINIMUM of 2 ice cream flavors that I have no intention of getting. I just want to know what they taste like – hehe.

*Side Note – I really wanted to taste about 2 more – they have some flavor called “Late night snack” that apparently has chocolate covered potato chips in the ice cream. Interesting yes?

So after I didn’t love pumpkin pie I was left to eat my double scoop of Milk and Cookies and triple carmel chunk, in a spinkle cone no less….yep I’m 5 when it comes to ice cream. Next time I’m sticking with my original combo – half baked and cherry Garcia, you can never go wrong.

Sunday I went to Chicago for work and I had to book it down to completely the wrong terminal, where pinkberry was, to try there pumpkin yogurt before my flight took off. Why is pinkberry in the international terminial in charlotte? I think just so people burn off the calories walking there and back to the domestic terminals – haha. Needless to say I was not so impressed. So question for you all – who has the best pumpkin ice cream and where can I buy it?!

Now I am on my way back to Chicago. The lady next to me told me I definitely did not look 30 so she is my new BFF.

In Charlotte all is well… I would still like to become a Jazzercise instructor but I need a sponsor, say to the tune of $1000 to pay my “franchise fees” because for some reason Mr. Burr Farrar is not really up for that , no clue why? Haha.

We are still attempting to furnish our empty house and I know I’m supposed to be really “enjoying” this time, but I honestly believe anyone who enjoys living in an empty home must be one of those laid back, relaxed individuals – have you met me? I’m not one of them!

Dad comes in town this weekend and we have a HUGE laundry list of things to do around the house! Hope he brings his tool belt – haha
Love

Anne

My 30s ...

Miss Ellie!!!

Clare - My Dad gave her that shirt, terrible. she belongs in leapord :-)

 So the last couple weeks recap:


So we had a CRAZY week last week, some recruiting, and Burr dealing with quarter deadlines coupled with me having the world’s worst cold. BLAH. And perhaps I may or may not have tried to become a Jazzercise instructor – haha. Yes, about 2 weeks ago I was introduced to Jazzercise. It is quite Jane Fonda-eque just to Rihanna, Beyonce, JT and Chris Brown type music. You dance (or grapevine, hop and clap) for 40 minutes, then do weights and abs. Its actually really fun and you burn at least 400 calories each class and you wouldn’t even know it.

So anyway I’m watching the instructor up there doing her thing thinking “I could definitely do this, it looks so fun, I’ll sign up to be a teacher – It will be something new and different for me” And in true Anne form, So before reading all the requirements about becoming an instructor ,I fill out my interest sheet online….then….then I read that you have to pay over $1000 in franchise fees to become and instructor. And apparently the instructors make maybe $25/class. So the benefits do NOT exceed to cost to become and instructor. $1000 is crazy! No thank you – I’ll just stay on the floor (as opposed to the stage) and dance. YIKES.

This past weekend we went to the UVA football game with Burr’s family. Always a FABULOUS time. Burr, however, may have been overserved on bourbon. I had a great time chatting with all our friends and family, perfect football weather, loving the US of A.

This past Monday, yesterday infact, was my 30th bday. Yep….I said it. I’m officially 30. Ugh ugh ugh. I didn’t want it to come at all but it came and went. Quite wonderfully I might add. Burr and I got up for my fav yoga class with Tanner at Y2 yoga. Then on to work. Over lunch, instead of going out to eat I went to orientation for A Child’s Place in Charlotte to learn how to volunteer with a child one day a week and be their “buddy.” Its for homeless children in our community and I’m really looking forward to it but know it will be difficult.

After work Burr and I met for a drink (pink Champagne or me!). Then onto Customshop in Charlotte for a wonderful long dinner with Burr. It was fabulous. Customshop never disappoints with beef carpaccio for Burr, saffron fettuccini for me, and bread pudding for my birthday cake we were in heaven. Oh, and some delicious Montepuciano wine from Tuscany – love Italy. Then home to open gifts (my fav part). And for all of you wondering…Burr did great (were you worried?) with a beautiful blue Tiffany’s box with earrings inside for me!

Not sure exactly what this weekend holds except for lots more house work, furniture shopping, seeing my friend Jess and her baby, and hopefully going to the movies!

XXXX

Anne



Bday Birthday Cake (Bread Pudding and extra ice cream with carmel sauce!)

I look scary...

Burr very proud of his bday dinner and celebration and ready to help me enjoy some cake (or bread pudding!)

Cheers to my 30's!

PS  - For those of you wanting pics of the house. I promise to take some this weekend. Very sorry.

Loving life in CLT

Hello there! This weekend was our first weekend to host people in our new (yet still empty house). In turned out to be great fun, perhaps ending with Burr and me having a dance party just the 2 of us....not wine or beer induced at all. We served a Mexican feast (shocker!) and then I cooked up a storm Sunday.

I made overnight pumpkin oats for my breakfast this week (one of my new favs!)  - http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/meal-ideas/10-new-ways-eat-oatmeal?slide=32895

Then for dinner we did Spaghetti Squash with Chicken Sausage Marinara....no I didn't make the sausage but I made the sauce in the crockpot - delicious (No link,  its from the everyday slow cooker recipe)

For dessert I made greek yogurt pumpkin ice cream - Burr didn't love it, but I sure did.

I am TOTALLY loving our dishwasher, sink with disposal, laundry room, and huge closet. Not tyring to brag...just saying that there are some ups to leaving our wonderful 500 sq. feet on Walton Street.

Hoping to make it to a fun work dinner with friends at Charlotte's new - Burger and Sushi bar. Sound weird? It is! You can get a filet in a sushi roll, but its yummy. 

This weekend we are off to UVA for another football filled weekend. Loving this fall weather and football season!

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week.
MUAH
Anne

PS - If you have some brillant decorating ideas specifically for : Bedroom headboards, Living room, or best and most comfy couches please let me know!

Our new niece, Ellie Grace Ziegelmeyer!

She is here she is here!!!!



That is right. Burr and I are now Aunt Anne and Uncle Burr to TWO little girls!!!



Ellie Grace Ziegelmeyer was born on Tuesday September 27, 2011. I’m SOOOOO excited to meet her. Now when am I meeting her you ask? Well….it should have been this coming weekend but I accidentally booked our plane tickets to go last weekend! YIKES!!!



So after a long conversation with US Airways and United Airlines, and a Godsend that our flight from Chicago to Wichita was cancelled twice (which we wouldn’t have even made since we weren’t in Chicago), we ended up not losing any money and not having to pay a change fee- thank the Lord. We will use the tickets another time, when the incremental cost is minimal but this weekend I will no longer be going to KS  That’s ok though cause I figure Johnny and Meg probably still won’t know what day it is next weekend…I will give them some more time.



Hope you love the pics.



XXX

Anne