June 27th 2011 :: Fish Tacos

This evening Ryan called out from the kitchen: "How about fish tacos for dinner?" and I replied: "Sure!." As I checked email & worked on photos I could hear Ryan busily working in the kitchen, he called me in to clear and set the table when I got the first looks (yummmm) and here is the finished dish. Fish Tacos from scratch with a side of kraft homestyle mac n' cheese.

-Britney Wilson

June 25th 2011 :: Art Festival

Today I worked (fun, fun) and once Ryan woke up from a good mornings rest, we went to the Art Festival Downtown :D it was busy despite the look of rain, and the temperature was wonderful (almost chilly :O) We mainly went so I could get some photos for my photojournalism class, it was difficult finding what I was wanting for a good photo, and right as we were leaving I found it! :D

This is Upcoming Artist Jenna Weir, she makes Functional and Sculptural Ceramics. She was doing demonstrations away from her booth, boy does she makes it look easy :) If you want to see some of her finished art you can visit her site HERE. 

[left] working on a simple vase

[right] working on a simple bowl

-Britney Wilson

June 24th 2011 :: Eggplant

This evening we teamed up to make dinner, I made the bacon ranch pasta salad (from a box but added fresh carrot slices, peas, and mini pepperonis) and Ryan made the fried eggplant (from scratch!) mmmm-mm boy was it good :D

P.S. Notice: Paper plate = less dishes ;P

-Britney Wilson

June 22nd 2011 :: Donuts :D

Today I woke up with Ryan at 12:50am and took him to work, came home and went back to bed until he called me at 5am to say "we're getting ready to decorate the good ones now"; sooo, I rolled out of bed, got dressed, grabbed my camera, and headed to Topped Donuts to take photos for my photojournalism class. Ryan works the night shift at Topped Donuts, he makes the doughs, and decorates the donuts :) it makes for a long night but the results are delicious.

I respect and appreciate him so much for how hard he works, I love you Ryan!

Ryan decorating the red velvet donuts. 

[left] half of the donuts Ryan has decorated 

[right] my favorite donut at Topped Donuts, the Samoa (chocolate on the bottom, caramel on top, dipped in toasted coconut and drizzled with more chocolate! YUM!)

-Britney Wilson

June 18th 2011 :: Carnival Lights

I'm sure you're expecting to hear of our fun day at the carnival, but that isn't so. We were only there for 15 minutes to take photos ;) It was the annual Johnston Green Days Carnival, and the perfect opportunity to get a photo for my photojournalism class :) I wanted LIGHTS! The carnival ended at 10pm, it was 9:15 and just getting dark, as we drove it gradually got darker and just in time 9:45 it was dark! :D *whew* lights, Lights, LIGHTS :D It may have been muggy, we may have had to walk a little ways to and from our car, but it was well worth it. :)

[left] Action of ferris wheel stopped by using a fast shutter speed.

[right] Action of ferris wheel shown by leaving the shutter open for 15".

-Britney Wilson

June 16th 2011 :: Sunset

On our way home from worship practice we passed by this little pond as the sun was setting. I asked Ryan if we could "PLEEEASE" stop so I could take a few photos. Even though he was quite tired and working third shift tonight he graciously stopped the car and waited ever so patiently while I clicked away for about 5 minutes. Boy was it worth the stop :D

Thanks love!

-Britney Wilson

June 14th 2011 :: Roast

Today while I was at work and school Ryan put together a roast and had it cooking all afternoon. That evening when I got home we waited about 2 more hours and then it was ready to eat :D We used the roasting pan that we got from my Tante Doris (a wedding gift), it worked wonderfully and Ryan did an amazing job with the ingredients! It was so delicious!!!!!!

-Britney Wilson