Stella and Dot sighting and nummm Chili!

Two things -

I made the most NUMMM chili recipe this evening adapted from Roni's Green Lite bites - I used only ingredients we had so it was very loosely based on Roni's Chili bake (mine was just the chili - not a bake), and I was soo happy b/c my creativeness worked - usually random recipes don't taste this good - it was fantastic and the hubs agreed! I didn't take a pic b/c we were so hungry we just wanted to eat and I couldn't locate the camera.

The recipe was:
1 lb. lean ground beef, 2 tbsp. cocoa, 2 small cans tomato paste, 2 15 oz. tomato sauce cans, can corn - water drained, pickled jalapenos chopped up, and an array of cumin, cilantro, garlic powder, and chili powder. Brown the beef, add all the ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for approx. 20 mins. - enjoy!

On another note, I randomly saw that my favorite Stella and Dot necklace was in this month's glamour - LOVE IT! So I attached a pic here - it is also below in the post on my launch - host a party girls and get it free!

Launch baby, launch!

Today was my launch party for my new endeavor, Stella and Dot! It was such a great experience and I am so excited about my new project! I have been looking for something fun to do since after the wedding, and I love jewelry and girl time so this is the perfect fit! All of the S and D designs are totally my taste so it isn't a hard sell for me - LOVE it! Today's launch garnered me about $200 and I have booked a few new parties so I am PUMPED! Adam is now on board too because we are going to try to buy furniture for our future house with the earnings - hopefully that equals a lot of furniture!

Three years ago today.....

I met a very special someone at CT Peppers in B-rip.....I love you babe - 3 years ago today my life totally changed and I owe all of that to you - here's to us - and thank you for being you!

Birthday celebration - whoop whoop!

Ever since I can remember, birthdays have been a huge deal in our house and I know they have been in Adam's family too - it is so nice to feel so loved on the day of your birth, and our families always make that day so special for us! Here are a few pics from my family celebration at a Sushi restaurant I love here in Indy - Kona Jack's! I again forgot my camera (blogging is completely new for me!) so I used my camera phone. I have a pic of my gramma who I love so very much, the hubs and my bday cookie! Thanks to my amazing fam near and far!

Happy Birthday to me!

I had a WONDERFUL bday weekend full of lots of fabulous food, time with the hubs and friends, and rest! I am looking forward to more great food with family next weekend! For now, here is a pic that the hubs took of the babies all dressed up in bday gear!