The Rodgers Peeps : Small Towns, Food and Dogs.

Small Town

So the ole MIL asked Baby M and I to accompany her to a benefit in her home town. The town is itty bitty and full of goodness. The benefit was packed with locals and full of amazing food. The red velvet cake I ate was hands down the best red velvet cake I've ever tasted. Baby M ate some baked beans off my plate and I think she saw Jesus on her first bite. Let's just say I couldn't put them in her mouth fast enough. Of course we were able to hang out with C's grandpa and he's always a blast. He loves Baby M and it's always a joy to see him try to make her laugh.

When I say the town is small ... it's small.

The main road of houses

Right next to the police station

Downtown

The Library

It was nice to get away from the busy streets and into a more relaxed atmosphere. I mean where else can you see a helicopter land in a field and see people taking pictures and videos . . .

Project

Friday night C worked really late, like so late that I tried really hard to keep Baby M up to see him. When he's coming home I see a text pop up that says "I have something for you." I had mentioned a while back that I really wanted an old door/window to put some pictures in. I just like using old things. Well I had priced a few out and they were not what I was looking for - at all, but I was going to make them work. Then I held off and just waited until I found exactly what I wanted. On Friday I walk out on the front porch and he said, "You'll have to clean it up, but look." He found this door rotting away and brought it home. I was so happy! I was happy to know he does listen to me when I talk, happy that he found the door and happy that I would get started on this project. Initially the door was to go in the entryway, but then I thought it'd be neat by the stairs. I really like that we kept the original paint and that the glass was missing. I love the door and I love that it came from C. Three cheers for fantastic husbands & free doors!

Food

So I love Corkys BBQ. It is my absolute favorite BBQ joint in Memphis. I know a lot of people think other places have great BBQ, but Corkys is my spot. C is more of a Tops BBQ fan, but I love me some Corkys. Of course Heaven agrees, because a Corkys just opened, minutes away from our house & it has a drive-thru. So let's just say I will visit quite often, like I wish I could go RIGHT now.

Baby M's doctor said she can start eating real food. She loves food and I'm pretty sure this weekend was her favorite weekend so far. She was surrounded by food and tried bites from a lot of different things. **do not get crazy moms, she has not had eggs, real milk or cheese** She enjoys trying new things and it's funny to see her love it or hate it. She enjoyed some spaghetti from Corkys and then enjoyed biting on a rib bone for 10 seconds.

Are we rednecks or what?

If you're in Memphis try these spots, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED:

Corkys - order the chicken, ribs and/or the BBQ nachos.

Bardog - order the sliders, as they come. Ask for no sugar on the fries.

Muddys - order anything, but absolutely try the Prozac.

Young Avenue Deli - get the Philly & order the cheese fries.

Fridas Mexican Restaurant - Order anything, you'll thank me later.

These are not diet friendly places, but they're amazing places.

Bed Hog

Saturday Night I could not sleep. I look over and C is completely hogging the bed. It's 2 am, so instead of punching him in the ~~face~~ arm, I just roll over and watch the clock. I finally get up and I notice this fella is consuming C's side of the bed.

This is Blue our Boxer mix. To say I love him is an understatement. C and I fell in love with him at a friend's house. Her dog had just given birth and one night when we are visiting, we see him and his siblings. I remember laying eyes on him and then on the car ride home C starts begging for a dog. I finally give in and we pick this fella up January 1, 2006.

I love this pup more than I love some people. What's amazing is that Baby M's first word was Blue. She hears us chant his name so many times throughout the day and weeks, that we've heard her on many occasions say Blue. Of course, it sounds more like wool, but we know what she's saying. I hope she cherishes her time with Blue. I'm forever grateful for our friend inviting us to dinner that night and for C begging for a pup. Before anyone thinks I'm evil, we do have another dog, he's my dog. Blue is more of C's dog. Our other dog is truly evil and I love him. His name is Boomer and I'll write about him more in the future posts. He kinda deserves his very own post.

Three facts about Blue:

He can and will bite you.

He bit a friend's pants once and it's not funny, but it is funny. Our friend was cheering for a Super Bowl play and when he jumped up, Blue bit his pant leg. Not his greatest moment, but definitely one for the books.

He smells awful.

He toots more than anyone I know and they are awful. These toots will make you leave the room and leave YOU embarrassed. His toots are sometimes silent, but always deadly.

He's faithful.

Whenever I cry, he drops whatever he is doing to come sit by me. He has been with C and I for about as long as we've been married. So throughout any of the rough times, he's been there. Blue was with us when we moved into our first apartment as a married couple, the first time we moved into our first house, the day we found out we were adopting Baby M, the day we brought her home, so many firsts. One thing I love the most about him is he adopted Baby M too. He has not missed a feeding, no matter the hour and he follows Baby M - wherever she goes, he goes.

You're my boy Blue.