I'm back for real...

Ok so I wasn't back on Monday night, but today is better late than never, right? It seems like it's been so long since I have really posted. I figured the best way to blog the past events would to be in an order so here goes...

On September 17 one of my best friends had her precious little girl Mary Bradley. She weighed I think 7 lb 2 oz. We went to Tuscaloosa for our North Texas game, and we also visited the new family in the hospital. She is absolutely beautiful! Candace did great!

We had a fun birthday celebration for Hunter and my dad on Hunter's birthday on October 17. I can't believe he is already 26! 26 sounds so old to me for some reason. I know I will be that in a few short months, it's just weird to be in your late twenties, not early or mid, but late. Oh well! His birthday dinner comes without pictures due to the lack of power. I pulled up on my mom and dad's street, and I noticed we didn't have any lights on and everyone was there. For a split second I thought they were planning a surprise for me! haha how stupid! For some reason they lost power so for the majority of their birthday party we didn't have any lights.

The next weekend we went to Tuscaloosa to celebrate our great friends, Jeff and April's wedding. It was such a fun weekend! They had the rehearsal dinner at Cypress Inn (yummy rolls), and the wedding was in a beautiful church in downtown Tuscaloosa. It was such a sweet ceremony, and one of the best sermons I have ever heard. Alabama also beat Ole Miss making it an extra great weekend!

Halloween this year was just about the same as last year. Every year we say "Oh we should have a big party or go somewhere fun" but we never do. I'm ok with it though. After going out in Tuscaloosa in bars, I realized that if I didn't ever go into another bar again I would be fine. I just enjoy having friends over and having a drink these days. We ended up spending some time with my niece Clara and my nephew Jack while they got dressed in their costumes. Clara was the cutest poodle I have ever seen, and Jack was the cutest monkey I have ever seen. After that we had dinner with my parents, and then came home to watch football. I bought candy and carved our jack-0-lantern and we had NO trick-or-treaters. I don't know why because we have kids around us, but for some reason they didn't like us! I'm not buying candy next year because this is the second year in a row with no kids!

Last weekend was so much fun! My Aunt and Uncle and their friends flew in for a long weekend for some Alabama culture, but mostly to experience an SEC game. We went to dinner at The Club on Friday night with everyone, well everyone minus Jack and Clara. My sweet in-laws came as well. We spent the night relaxing with great company and ended it with some dancing! I actually danced!!! I almost couldn't believed it. It was the only time it made me want to go back and get married again with a first dance, but too late for that! Saturday was the big day. We all went to Tuscaloosa, and I don't think I have ever seen the campus that crowded! There were people everywhere! My in-laws who are Auburn fans even came...they must really love us ;-) We spent the day eating on the quad, walking my aunt and uncle around campus, and then watching the game. We won making us going to the SEC Championship so it was a great end to another great weekend!

So that's pretty much all the updating I have!!! See ya'll soon!

#100 and more to come....

I am back...well for a minute. It's my 100th post, but I'm afraid it won't be my best! I am ashamed of my absence from blogging! I have truly missed blogging. I haven't been ignoring ya'll though. I have kept up with everyone else! I have a lot to catch up on. I promise to blog tomorrow with a lot of happenings and exciting things that have been going on! And, of course I will have lots of pictures. Here's a couple to see for now! See ya'll tomorrow ;-)

Time Out

This picture represents our dog, Susie, who is sitting in time out. Hunter and I had been talking about getting a baby gate to put Susie in the front room of our house where there isn't much for her to ruin if she decides to be bad. However, while I was out of work I started leaving her out in the house while I was gone. I started slow...maybe 15 minutes, then 30, then a couples hours. She did great! Hunter and I thought for sure she was ready to roam the house alone. For the past two months we have had no problems. Today the tides have changed.

Most of you know, I started a new job teaching preschool. I absolutely love it, but I am exhausted by the time I get home. Hunter had dinner plans with a friend, so in my mind I had imagined a night of quiet time. I was going to come home, cook dinner, and watch my favorite tv shows and go to bed early. A surprise was waiting on me when I walked in the door. I walked through the kitchen, and I saw a cloud of white puffs EVERYWHERE. I then saw trails of vomit, wood chips, and brown string. It completely covered our den. Susie was jumping on me so excited that I was home. I was beyond upset. I didn't know wether to cry or to yell. I decided to scream. I screamed so loud that our neighbor yelled out if I was ok. There was throw up on our leather chair, on the carpet, on the couch, and on the wood floor. She had eaten a pillow, chewed up Hunter's shoe horns, chewed our monogram off of my favorite blanket that we received as a wedding present, and then thrown it all up-all over the house. I spanked her hard, fed her dinner (I almost didn't), and put her in time out. She's still there. I don't know if this tactic works for dogs, but I'm trying it. I might just let her stay there until Hunter comes home. ...

Thinking Blue....

I have some great news...I will have another nephew arriving on March 22, 2010! I am so excited for my sister to have another boy! I am so blessed to have Jack and Clara in my life. Clara will definitely be the Queen of the household! Being an aunt is one of the greatest things I have ever experienced. I can't wait to meet him!

This is Alabama football!!!!

Roll Tide Roll!!!!

Parties, Babies, and Weddings!

Long time, no blog...I have missed everyone! I have a lot to catch up on! Hunter and I had such a busy weekend! Starting on Friday night we hosted a shower for two of our great friends who are tying the knot in Tuscaloosa, October 10th. I can't wait for their wedding! It was great to visit with them celebrate their upcoming wedding! Saturday morning, I hosted a baby shower for my friend Candace. She is due in two weeks!!! I can't believe it! It seems just like yesterday when I posted here. She looks adorable...all belly!! I can't wait to believe Mary Bradley! Candace got a lot of great things. Mary Bradley will be looking cute all the time! Saturday night Hunter and I had a wedding of a friend of his. We had a great time catching up with friends and celebrating another wedding!

On some good and exciting news, I accepted a job offer on Friday afternoon so it definitely kicked my weekend off to a great start! I start my work tomorrow, and I am very anxious and excited! I will be teaching at a preschool, and I couldn't be more excited! Kids are definitely my passion and make me smile so I think this will work out just fine! Here are some pictures from our fun weekend!

Summer Reading Updates

This summer I have been very busy reading books! I first blogged here about all of the books I wanted to read before the summer was over. I'm getting close to finishing my list! First I read "The Fixer Upper" by Mary Kay Andrews. It was such a cute, light read! It is set in the south, with cute characters, and a cute storyline. I love all of Mary Kay's books, and I recommend this one to those who like her style of reading as much as I do. The books is somewhat predictable, but fun!The next book I tackled was "Twenties Girl" by Sophie Kinsella. She is also one of my favorite authors. I ended up really enjoying the book, but it took me a while to get into it. In the beginning, I wasn't quite sure if I would end up liking it. It set off to a slow start, but the plot thickened up, and I began to enjoy the story. It was also an easy read! It's a cute book with a little mysterious twist to it. The third book I just finished was "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. I absolutely loved this book! Out of the three this one was my favorite. My mom and grandmother both read this, and said how much they enjoyed it. I thought it was funny that my grandmother had a hard time getting used to the dialect. With me being from the south, it was easy for me to adapt and read it in the natural state. This book had me turning the pages so fast. I read it in one week. I would have finished it earlier, but I had to get off of the couch at some point. I even decided to put it down for a day because I didn't want to rush through the book too fast. This didn't last long...I picked it up and finished it yesterday! I highly suggest this book to everyone. It has such a meaningful story that is full of character, southern culture (good and bad), and grace. My last book that I hope to begin reading before the end of the week is "Best Friends Forever" by Jennifer Weiner. I hope this one is as good as the others!

As for the rest of my life, a little news. I lost my job last week. It was a hard day, but after all was said and done, I am at peace with it. I am actually a lot happier than I was. I am finally able to sit down and think about what I truly want in life. It has turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I have had time to relax, think about my future, and focus on my happiness. I know God has a plan for my life, and it is to prosper and be happy. I am ready for my next chapter in life!

Oh Baby!!!

Two posts in one day...I had to announce this one though! I am so excited to announce that I am going to be an aunt again! My sister and brother-in-law are expecting their third child on March 22, 2010. I am so excited! Hunter and I can't wait to have another niece or nephew to spoil and love them to pieces! Janelle and Gavin are such great parents, and I know they are thrilled to becoming a family of five soon! I think it's going to be a girl, but we will see come November!

Disappointed

This is so disappointing to me...I really thought this one would work. I can't believe this!!!!

http://www.usmagazine.com/news/bachelorette-winner-cheated-with-two-different-women-200958

Some would say this should be no surprise, but this is to me. I really liked them together. What a jerk!!!!! Go to the site above and read all about it. Poor Jillian!

Happy Anniversary

Yesterday, August 2, marked Hunter and I's 1 year wedding anniversary. This year has flown by! It really feels like yesterday when Hunter and I got married. They say the next five years go by even faster so I'm hoping to make every moment count! We had a great weekend celebrating. Hunter surprised me with a trip to Atlanta for a nice out on the town. We got there early so we could go shopping-he was being very good to me! Hunter is not a shopper, and he especially doesn't like Lennox Mall because it is way too crowded for his liking. He was sweet enough to take me, and he happily followed me around from store to store. We then went to our hotel to take a little nap, and then we headed to dinner at Bones steak house. It was fabulous! It was the best fillet mignon I have ever had. The dessert was probably even better. We shared a piece of homemade pecan pie with a side of ice cream. We decided that the next time we go to Atlanta we are going to go there for a drink and some pecan pie! It was so nice to get out of town with my husband and just be with him. We didn't use our cell phones at all, and gave each other our total attention. It was nice to spend quality time with him away from everything! I am so lucky to have him as my husband. He is so caring and patient with me. I can't wait for our future together!

This is the night we got engaged..Tuesday, December 4, 2007

My interview

3 things in my closet I'd rather not live without...

-my tan, leather knee high boots

-my Joes Jeans

-my Burberry coat

Perfume I wear

-Marc Jacobs

-Vera Wang

Schools I've attended

-Hoover High School

-The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa

My favorite holiday

-Christmas of course

Jobs I've held

-preschool teacher

-church office manager

-administrative associate

Jobs I'd like to have

-kindergarten teacher

-travel agent

-author

Movies I watch over and over again

- Father of the Bride

-Bride Wars

Favorite Reads, recent and old

-Something Borrowed and Something Blue

Favorite things to do

-take a nap

-go fishing

-watch movies

-travel

-read

-take pictures

-be with my family

Now what about ya'll?!

Frog turns 3

My little frog, my nephew Jack, turned 3 years old on Saturday, July 11. I still can't believe he is already 3! To say he is three seems so old, but I know in my heart he is still a baby (well in my eyes at least)! His birthday party was so fun this year and laid back. Janelle's in-laws had his party at the lake. Their house is so beautiful, and of course it was decorated so cute! It was a pirate themed party, but most of his gifts were from the movie Cars. That is his favorite movie right now. He is obsessed with watching it! The weather was beautiful for his party. They had a pirate pool set up, and other games for the little ones to play. Clara was so cute in her tiny little, pink bikini. She put her feet in the water in the baby pool, but wasn't too fond of it. She is so dainty! Clara is walking now! She is too cute. She walks pretty well, but she is very cautious when she walks. She does not like to fall down.

For Jack's birthday present this year I wanted to get him something a little different. He has a lot of toys and books, so I thought I could get him something he could have forever. I found this great place at Christmas Village at the BJCC last fall. It's called Simply Written Designs. They are based out of Florence, Alabama. She has the cutest designs. Hunter and I have a bible verse in the shape of a cross framed in our house. I also did a design for Clara's first birthday. I got a bible verse done in the shape of a leotard. She also added a tutu on the skirt with some cute pink fabric. For Jack, I had a bible verse made in the shape of a turtle. She also put some really cute fabric on the shell. She will personalize it for you putting their name on it, and she has tons of different paper and prints to choose from. They are great gift ideas for people of all ages!

Not Me Monday

I seriously don't know how I got to work on time today. It was pouring outside, with a great amount of thunder....my perfect sleeping weather! I could have stayed in bed all morning listening to that. Is it just me or does anyone else love thunderstorms the way I do? I loveeeee a good thunderstorm. I love to cuddle up on my couch with a good book or a good movie. I could listen to thunder and rain all day!

Here is my not me Monday (please don't' judge ;-)

I did not sleep in until 6:50 , knowing I have to leave the house around 7:10 to get to work on time. I did not skip my shower so I could lay in bed a little longer.

I did not steal (borrow) my neighbor's hydrangeas, and while doing so I did not step on the board by their fence and bust a hole through it.

I did not stick my gum underneath my seat in the movie theater yesterday-agh! That is something I would normally never do.

I did not watch 4 episodes of Sex and the City yesterday when I have already seen them 5 times in the past year.

I did not eat pizza for four straight days in a row. And I most certainly did not bring a pizza lunchable today.

I hope everyone had a great weekend! I know we did. We celebrated Jack's third birthday! I will post pictures soon! Have a great Monday!

Us lately and summer reading...

Sorry for my lack of posting. I don't know why I haven't been posting like usual, but I miss it! I'm back. Hopefully I will keep more on track now. Lately Hunter and I have had a really busy summer. I can't believe we are in July. The older I get, the more time flies by! I miss being young and time creeping by! We had a great 4th celebration at Hunter's family's lake place. My grandparents are in town from California which has been great! We spent the day at the lake and spent the evening watching the fireworks. It's definitely not my favorite holiday, but I love holidays in general because it brings everyone together! The weather was great for the day too. We were worried that it would be too hot for my grandparents, especially since they are used to 0 humidity and breezy weather. We definitely lucked out! It was a great beautiful day! Thank you to my sweet-in-laws and Nannie for having us have a wonderful holiday!

We also celebrated my brother's birthday this past Tuesday-the big 29! He's getting up there! haha On Saturday we are celebrating my nephew's 3rd birthday! I can't believe he is already 3 years old. It seems like yesterday when he was just a little newborn sleeping in my arms. He is still as sweet as can be. I hope he will always be my "little frog." I will definitely have some pictures to post after his birthday party at the lake!

I don't know about ya'll, but I am overwhelmed with all of the good books that are out or are coming out soon. My favorite authors are all putting out books this summer...I hope Emily Giffin will soon too! I am currently reading, "The Fixer Upper" by Mary Kay Andrews. It's based in the south so I love it. It's a cute, fun, easy read! My next book will be "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett. It's cool that she graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa-Roll Tide! My mom and sister have both read it, and they have loved it! I can't wait to get my hands on it. Then for more exciting book news, Sophie Kinsella is coming out with her new book-"Twenties Girl" in a couple weeks. I will be buying this one for sure! And last, but not least, Jennifer Weiner is coming out with her new book "Best Friends Forever." All of these books seem so good. I have a lot of reading to do!

What other books am I miss out on? Does anyone have any good suggestions?? I am always looking for new authors and new books to read!

Wish List Wednesday

I can't remember where I saw this, but I saw a post chain called "Wish List Wednesday." I loved the idea so I thought I would give it a try! Since Wednesday happens to be least favorite day of the week, I will definitely be wishing away!

I wish....

I wish I was in Highlands, NC right now

I wish I had a gift card to Target

I wish I could be at home taking a nap

I wish Hunter could have his dream truck ;-)

I wish it would rain...our plants need some water!

I wish I could see my niece and nephew everyday

I wish all of our family lived in the same city so I could see everyone anytime I wanted!

I wish I had the summers off like I did in college!

I wish I would lose 15 pounds, but not have to do any work for it-haha

I wish I could be in Canada...my ultimate dream vacation

Speaking of Canda, the Bachelorette has made my love of Canada even bigger! The train ride was kind of corny for the show aspect, but as far as the actual scenery it is insanely beautiful. I hope to one day be able to go! This is where I would love to stay...

The Fairmont at Lake Louise