Everything I need to know...

Everything I need to know about politics I learned on The West Wing.  Patrick introduced me to the show while we were dating.  We now own the complete series!  It is such an interesting show, I feel like I can watch each episode multiple times... and get something new out of it each time.

As crazy as it sounds... they explain the complexities as well as the pomp and circumstance of the events behind the closed doors or the White House.  I never knew the Speaker of the House had to deliver an invitation to the President before he can give the State of the Union.  Or what about our current state of affairs... the debt ceiling as explained by The West Wing...

I know, it is a fictional television show... but what can I say... a great teacher as well.

Anybody out there...

So apparently I decided to take a hiatus from blogging.  It was completely unintentional... one day turned into one week... turned into a month... and so on.  I got overwhelmed with how much time had passed and instead of facing the blog (or lack there of) head on... I threw myself into other projects.

Patrick says I go on project binges... I do something new and it takes up all my free time... he is totally right!  I get started on something new and I can't get enough.  It is somewhat comical to look back on; mostly I think, because at the time I don't even realize it!

So, all that being said, I am working to make my hobbies more balanced.  I am hoping to get back to blogging... but please bear with me while I ease back into it... it may take me a little bit to fully integrate all my new hobbies... so none are neglected.

Speaking of hobbies... I have started doing a few very fun things since I last posted...

-I started sewing... I have made a few pillowcase dresses for our nieces and friends... and even a skirt for me!

-I visited Indiana for the first time... we went to visit Patrick's brother Sid, his sweet wife Libby, and our wonderful niece Catherine!  We had such a great time visiting with them and exploring Indianapolis.  We visited right about the time it started to get hot here... and it was still in 70's there... almost made me want to move!

-We traveled to the Shoals to visit Patrick's parents and grandparents.  His parents graciously let us have their deep freezer that they are not using anymore!  I LOVE IT!  I feel like such a grown-up because I now have my very own deep freezer.  I know I am a huge dork!

-I needed something to put in the new freezer... right?  So, I started making homemade freezer jam!  It is so yummy!  I have made both peach and strawberry.  Our freezer is pretty well stocked with jam at this point... I am so excited that we will have fresh, sweet, Georgia peach jam all year long!

Now... last but not least... Foodie Friday.  Today, I am making dinner for a sweet friend who had a baby girl a few weeks ago.  We are also hosting a dinner for our Care Group at church... and I am in charge of the main dish... so here is a link to what I am cooking today...

-Chicken Spaghetti

-CrockPot Barbeque

Whew, I did it.  First post out of the way... thanks for bearing with me during my absence!  I'm glad to be back!