Murder Mystery Dinner

On Friday--July 12th we went to a murder mystery dinner downtown. I had found a coupon online so I figured it would be super fun and something different! It was at Birraporetti's so that was familiar at least--we've eaten there a few times.

So the dinner was downstairs. When we got downstairs there were a bunch of round tables set up and we got to choose wherever we wanted to sit. We ended up sitting at a table with two other couples. One couple was about our age and the other couple was probably late 30s-early 40s. They were super nice and we really enjoyed eating dinner with them!

There was only 1 lady running the entire show. At the beginning she went around to each table and asked everyone at the table who would be interested in playing a part. Fortunately there was a girl at our table that really wanted to participate so she got to be the jealous ex-girlfriend. 

All the characters got their own script and got to read straight from the paper. It actually turned out really well and was really funny. I'm glad we went!! There were also some very drunk people there since there was a bar. One of them had a part in the play. That was....entertaining....LOL

It was a really fun night and we would definitely do it again! Thanks for following!

~Nat

 

4th of July

When I got back from the concert on Saturday night, I started to make our nursery class chocolate dipped marshmallows for their 4th of July treat. I love sending them home with little treats! It's also really good bribing material. ; )

Wednesday, July 3rd we got to go to dinner with the Sevy Family. Spencer's dad invited us to go to Rib Tickler with the gang. It was so fun having Spencer's brother, Jake and his wife and kids in town from Destin, Florida! 

We ran to the grocery store the morning of the 4th of July for some ingredients to make some 4th of July treats. I found these crazy flowers and had to have them. I know they are super cheesy, but that's ok for this holiday!!

Here are some of the desserts I made:

Cookie Crumble Pie (Red, White and Blue Style):

• 1 1/4 cups Keebler Chips Deluxe
• 1 package (8oz.) cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tub (8 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 bag of M&Ms
• 1 pre-made graham pie crust
• Red, white and blue sprinkles

1. Chop cookies. Set aside. I also went through my bag of M&Ms and picked out red and blue M&Ms since I couldn't find any red, white and blue cookies. I threw a few M&Ms into the pile of chopped up cookies

2. In a small mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed with mixer until fluffy. Add sugar and lemon juice. Beat until combined. Fold in cookies and whipped topping. 

3. Spread in crust.

4. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or until set.

5. Garnish with sprinkles. 

I wasn't really sure how the pie was going to taste but I was seriously surprised! It was probably my favorite dessert of the day. It was pretty light and I loved the crunch of the cookies inside the pie. I even made a second one a couple of days after with the leftover ingredients I had.

The dessert table!

And a traditional American meal!!

This pretty much sums up mine and Spencer's family. I love them all!!!

The Sevy's left to go get fireworks and they went back to their house. Spence and my family watched the Patriot and head over to the Sevy's house for fireworks and games afterwards. 

Love these silly girls!

It was a great 4th of July! Thanks for following!

          ~Nat

HoB-Sara Bareilles

Saturday, June 29th we got to head Downtown for a Sara Bareilles concert. I THOUGHT the concert started at 8p.m. until I realized in the car on our way there that it started at 7:30p.m. and it was already 7:30p.m.!!! Fortunately concerts at the House of Blues always start late. Basically it just meant the doors opened at 7:30p.m. We got there after 8p.m. just in time for the opening bands, which was fine by me!

Last time we were at the House of Blues it was for an Ingrid Michaelson concert and we were downstairs in the general standing section. This time we got a balcony seat. It was nice to be able to sit, but it was much more personable downstairs because you are so much closer to the stage. It was nice to not have to stand for hours next to hot and sweaty people though!

I love Sara Bareilles and have been listening to her music since my freshman year in college. I remember my sister gave me a bunch of new music and Sara Bareilles was one of them. I've been listening to her ever since. She was awesome in concert and sang perfect live, I love true artists like that! You don't have to worry about them sucking in concert.

After the concert downstairs...

Pizza after the concert:

It was a good concert. Spence and I definitely agreed that Ingrid was way more personable and would interact with the audience and things people would shout out. Sara was still amazing in concert and we were so glad we were able to go!!

          ~Nat