The time has come, my friends. I have officially gone back to school. Well, maybe not officially, but my free time is over. I had an AMSTI workshop today and again tomorrow, then will have to spend the rest of the week preparing my classroom for our Open House Monday night. Ugh... I'm not ready. The main thing I dread is getting up early. During the summers I really love staying up until 1 or 2 and sleeping until 10 or 11. I am NOT a morning person, and love staying up late. No more of that as of tonight...unless it's the weekend. I'm blessed with a great job, though, with people that I love and enjoy hanging out with outside of work. That means a lot to me, so going back to work won't be so bad...hopefully.
I went on my final road trip of the summer last week. I went to Birmingham to see Haley, Chad, and Mary Ella, then went and visited Cortney and Trey. I had so much fun!
Haley and I went to eat at PF Changs. Note: try the carrot cake dessert shooter. It's only $2 and is delicious! Our waitor was very persuading and could have made dirt sound appetizing, so Haley and I both gave in and ordered dessert. That's one thing I can count on- spending way too much money on food when I visit! It's worth it though. I had a great time with Haley and Chad, and of course little Mary Ella. She's so precious- ugh! I already miss her.
Next was Cort and Trey's house. I still can't believe they're married! It's so crazy but so, so wonderful. I am so absolutely thrilled for them and how deliriously happy they both are. Spending time with them, I was assured of how in love they are and how right they are together. It's not that I doubted it before, but watching them together and hearing Cort brag about what a spiritual pillar he is for their family already made my heart smile. They're crazy in love and made me hope even more that I find that one day.
So, here's to the end of summer. It was a good one, a busy one....and it's over. Goodbye freedom, hello responsibility.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Random, Random, and more Random Thoughts
It's 1:30 am and I'm bored. If nothing in this post makes sense, that's why.... It's been a long time since I've posted anything more than a couple sentences. I couldn't think of a decent topic, so here's what's been floating around in my mind lately.
1. Why do adults over 75 seem to forget how to drive?
2. Psalm 34:18
3. I'm not ready for school to start.
4. The joy of the Lord is my strength- or I'm learning how to let it be anyway.
5. It's way too hot outside.
6. I need a second job.
7. I am becoming a new fan of Jon and Kate Plus 8!
8. It's way cool that Beyonce has heard me sing- that's right..My friend is a producer/writer and needed to record some background vocals for this song that one of his friends wrote. He called Bridgett and me into the studio and we recorded a demo that was sent to her manager. The song is called Rockin the Club (ha). I don't think they know yet if she's going to record it or not, but they do know for sure she has heard it. I thought that was pretty cool....
9. I'm excited about football season starting...War Eagle!
10. I'm blessed- regardless of what Satan throws at me.
So, I'd love to hear your random thoughts. Should I tag someone here??
1. Why do adults over 75 seem to forget how to drive?
2. Psalm 34:18
3. I'm not ready for school to start.
4. The joy of the Lord is my strength- or I'm learning how to let it be anyway.
5. It's way too hot outside.
6. I need a second job.
7. I am becoming a new fan of Jon and Kate Plus 8!
8. It's way cool that Beyonce has heard me sing- that's right..My friend is a producer/writer and needed to record some background vocals for this song that one of his friends wrote. He called Bridgett and me into the studio and we recorded a demo that was sent to her manager. The song is called Rockin the Club (ha). I don't think they know yet if she's going to record it or not, but they do know for sure she has heard it. I thought that was pretty cool....
9. I'm excited about football season starting...War Eagle!
10. I'm blessed- regardless of what Satan throws at me.
So, I'd love to hear your random thoughts. Should I tag someone here??
Monday, July 14, 2008
Introducing.......................
My fabulous sister has joined us in the blogging world. Read her new blog here!
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Yay for new layouts!
So I must say that I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this new layout. It was actually really easy to do- maybe I'll add some pictures soon. Hope everyone is doing well. New post coming soon.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
I was tagged......
Since I was tagged by Haley, let me say how proud I am of her and Chad and the beautiful baby they brought into the world yesterday. I was so honored to be able to be in Birmingham and share Haley's last night before becoming a mommy. We had dinner at the Cheesecake Factory then came home and packed Mary Ella's bag for the hospital. Haley was so calm! We got up the next morning and got ready for the big day. She and Chad left for the hospital as Haley's mom and I stood there crying! It was so special to me to get to experience that with her. The baby is precious! Everyone make sure and check her blog in a few days. I'm sure she'll post lots of pictures. I'll refrain myself and let her be the one to introduce Mary Ella to the blogging world. Get excited- she's beautiful!
Now, on to business.....
10 years ago I was:
taking some classes at UNA and preparing to transfer to Auburn- one of the best decisions I ever made.
5 years ago I was:
I believe this was the summer before I began teaching at Mars Hill. I had just come back from living in North Carolina for a year, starting graduate school, and babysitting in Moulton. I never planned on going back to my alma mater to teach, but God had other plans.
1 year ago I was:
spending a summer off much like I am now....nothing too exciting.
5 things on my TO DO list today:
1. color my hair (cover the gray)
2. eat lunch with Amy
3. clean
4. pay bills
5. upload pictures to shutterfly
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. wheat thins
2. cheese its
3. cereal
4. fruit gushers (ha)
5. baked lays
If I were a billionaire I would:- very similar to Haley's actually...
1. give to church, charity, etc. i would like to buy random people a tank of gas or secretly pay for someone's meal at a restaurant, etc.
2. share with my family
3. buy a HOUSE!!!!!!!
4. adopt a baby (or two) from China or another country
5. travel everywhere
5 bad habits:
1. letting unimportant things consume my thoughts
2. not following through with things
3. not being disciplined
4. charging things i don't need
5. watching days of our lives
5 places I have lived:
1. florence,AL
2. greensboro, NC
3. myrtle beach, SC
4. valdosta, GA
5. vernon, AL
5 jobs I have had:
1. tee jays mill store
2. church secretary for the summer
3. nanny
4. 7th grade math teacher
5. 4th grade teacher
I TAG PAIGE, BROOKE, AND ANNA!!!!
Now, on to business.....
10 years ago I was:
taking some classes at UNA and preparing to transfer to Auburn- one of the best decisions I ever made.
5 years ago I was:
I believe this was the summer before I began teaching at Mars Hill. I had just come back from living in North Carolina for a year, starting graduate school, and babysitting in Moulton. I never planned on going back to my alma mater to teach, but God had other plans.
1 year ago I was:
spending a summer off much like I am now....nothing too exciting.
5 things on my TO DO list today:
1. color my hair (cover the gray)
2. eat lunch with Amy
3. clean
4. pay bills
5. upload pictures to shutterfly
5 snacks I enjoy:
1. wheat thins
2. cheese its
3. cereal
4. fruit gushers (ha)
5. baked lays
If I were a billionaire I would:- very similar to Haley's actually...
1. give to church, charity, etc. i would like to buy random people a tank of gas or secretly pay for someone's meal at a restaurant, etc.
2. share with my family
3. buy a HOUSE!!!!!!!
4. adopt a baby (or two) from China or another country
5. travel everywhere
5 bad habits:
1. letting unimportant things consume my thoughts
2. not following through with things
3. not being disciplined
4. charging things i don't need
5. watching days of our lives
5 places I have lived:
1. florence,AL
2. greensboro, NC
3. myrtle beach, SC
4. valdosta, GA
5. vernon, AL
5 jobs I have had:
1. tee jays mill store
2. church secretary for the summer
3. nanny
4. 7th grade math teacher
5. 4th grade teacher
I TAG PAIGE, BROOKE, AND ANNA!!!!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Wedding Pictures!
So, we're still waiting for all of the wedding pictures to arrive on Cort's photographers website, but here are a few shots she put on her blog. Pardon me for being negative for a second, but I HATE every single picture I've seen so far of myself. I have never been one to enjoy having my picture made and I certainly don't enjoy looking at myself in pictures, but I was hoping that her nice, expensive camera would somehow make me look better than I really do. WRONG! So, I'm not giving out the blog address. All my faithful readers will just have to look at the photos I've chosen for you to see and trust me on how bad the others are of me! Cortney and Trey on the other hand, look amazing and all the pictures I've seen of them are absolutely beautiful! Alyson (photographer) did a great job! I just wish that camera could have done a few favors for me!
Cort and bridesmaids
Are they not the cutest?
Trey and his groomsmen
This is one of my favorites!
and this one....
Cort and bridesmaids
Are they not the cutest?
Trey and his groomsmen
This is one of my favorites!
and this one....
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Ahhhh- I can finally breathe!!!!
Yes, I know, it's been a very, very long time. But friends, there is a reason. I have barely had time to breathe the past three weeks. This summer has gotten off to a crazy busy start. I can't believe it's almost halfway over. I'm at the beach now with the family recovering from the madness, so I thought I'd take a minute and update the ole blog.
After school was over, I went right into wedding mode. I made list upon list of things that had to be done, what I needed to get, where I would get my dress altered, what I would wear to the bridesmaids' luncheon and rehearsal dinner, etc. Although I wasn't working everyday, I didn't really have time to relax yet. The week of the wedding came. I enjoyed a couple calm days before the storm hit. To be honest, the wedding ceremony itself and my amazing sister were beautiful, but the combination of the stress I'll go into in a minute makes me want to consider eloping (if/when the time comes). I hear people say the time and money are not worth it all the time, but I lived it a week ago.
It all began when we found out a week before the wedding that Trey's dad had to have triple bypass surgery. He went in on Friday morning and PRAISE GOD, did amazingly well and was able to not only attend the wedding, but stand next to Trey as his best man a week later. We were so thankful but were definitely stressed and worried about him. In addition, most of you know Cortney's one wish was to have an outdoor wedding. I've never been much of a risk-taker, especially when it comes to a day as important as your wedding. We had heard however, that it hadn't rained in many years on June 14 in Florence, so we were hopeful. As luck would have it, the rain won. We got up Saturday morning and had to make a call by 9:00 am in order for the florist to do what he needed to do to build the outdoor arbor. At 9:00, it was storming so we had to move the ceremony inside. Oh, but of course, by 4:00 it was beautiful outside but by that time we couldn't go back. Not only did we have to move the wedding inside, but Cortney's AND Trey's wedding cakes were messed up. Her's was supposed to be square and his round, the caterer reversed it. She took it like a champ, but still....Not only that, but Cortney started feeling sick at the reception so I went with her to a classroom in the church building to sit down and rest a minute. Five minutes later she was throwing up. That continued until 4:00 the next morning, and she didn't feel good for the most part of the honeymoon. There you have it...S-T-R-E-S-S! Bottom line though, they're married and to those that witnessed the day from the outside, it couldn't have been more perfect. As for me- I may have an appointment at the courthouse one day.
Here's a picture of my beautiful sister on her wedding day.
I left the day after the wedding to go to Impact. It was good, as always. The theme was "Day of Reckoning" and I have no doubt God was in that place and worked in the hearts of tons of people. It was good to get to see lots of old friends.
I left Impact and drove straight to the McKinneys' house (so strange to say that!) to spend the night and leave yesterday morning to come to the beach. That brings me up to date. I'm sitting on the balcony as we speak listening to the sound of the water and kids playing. It's so relaxing- and so welcomed for me right now.
I hope you are all doing well. I'll post pictures of the beach when I get home!
After school was over, I went right into wedding mode. I made list upon list of things that had to be done, what I needed to get, where I would get my dress altered, what I would wear to the bridesmaids' luncheon and rehearsal dinner, etc. Although I wasn't working everyday, I didn't really have time to relax yet. The week of the wedding came. I enjoyed a couple calm days before the storm hit. To be honest, the wedding ceremony itself and my amazing sister were beautiful, but the combination of the stress I'll go into in a minute makes me want to consider eloping (if/when the time comes). I hear people say the time and money are not worth it all the time, but I lived it a week ago.
It all began when we found out a week before the wedding that Trey's dad had to have triple bypass surgery. He went in on Friday morning and PRAISE GOD, did amazingly well and was able to not only attend the wedding, but stand next to Trey as his best man a week later. We were so thankful but were definitely stressed and worried about him. In addition, most of you know Cortney's one wish was to have an outdoor wedding. I've never been much of a risk-taker, especially when it comes to a day as important as your wedding. We had heard however, that it hadn't rained in many years on June 14 in Florence, so we were hopeful. As luck would have it, the rain won. We got up Saturday morning and had to make a call by 9:00 am in order for the florist to do what he needed to do to build the outdoor arbor. At 9:00, it was storming so we had to move the ceremony inside. Oh, but of course, by 4:00 it was beautiful outside but by that time we couldn't go back. Not only did we have to move the wedding inside, but Cortney's AND Trey's wedding cakes were messed up. Her's was supposed to be square and his round, the caterer reversed it. She took it like a champ, but still....Not only that, but Cortney started feeling sick at the reception so I went with her to a classroom in the church building to sit down and rest a minute. Five minutes later she was throwing up. That continued until 4:00 the next morning, and she didn't feel good for the most part of the honeymoon. There you have it...S-T-R-E-S-S! Bottom line though, they're married and to those that witnessed the day from the outside, it couldn't have been more perfect. As for me- I may have an appointment at the courthouse one day.
Here's a picture of my beautiful sister on her wedding day.
I left the day after the wedding to go to Impact. It was good, as always. The theme was "Day of Reckoning" and I have no doubt God was in that place and worked in the hearts of tons of people. It was good to get to see lots of old friends.
I left Impact and drove straight to the McKinneys' house (so strange to say that!) to spend the night and leave yesterday morning to come to the beach. That brings me up to date. I'm sitting on the balcony as we speak listening to the sound of the water and kids playing. It's so relaxing- and so welcomed for me right now.
I hope you are all doing well. I'll post pictures of the beach when I get home!
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