Meet Daisy!

On Monday, Feb 6th dad picked up a sweet little dog while he was out serving papers.  She escaped from my fence before I got to see her, but she found her way back to me with some help from a neighbor.

She is about 10 weeks old and weighed 14.5 lbs at her 1st vet visit on Thursday, Feb 9th.  Her birthday must have been the last week in November, which would have been while we were in Disney!

She is very lovable and SMART.  I got to missing her last night and found her chilling in Roscoe's old kennel.  She hasn't had an accident since Wednesday.  And, I just witnessed the cutest thing.  She wouldn't come in the house while Roscoe was still outside.  She waited for her big brother to come in before she would come in.  Awwwww :)

Roscoe had a bad night on Sunday and Monday morning.  So, dad took Roscoe to the vet and he got a cortisone shot.  I am happy to report that he is actually running/galloping in his backyard :) :)  HAPPY momma!!!!

Below are some pictures of Daisy and Roscoe, plus a video of Roscoe playing in his yard.

Movie Night

A sweet friend from work gave me free tickets to the screening of "The Vow" which is a screenplay written by my favorite author, Nicholas Sparks.   John and I met at the theater and headed to dinner at Johnny Rocket's.  We both enjoyed a peanut butter milkshake, cheeseburger and shared an order of sweet potato fries.  YUM!

We stood in line for the movie for about 30 minutes before they allowed us into the theater.  This was the first time that I can remember being in a theater where every seat was taken.  The movie was AWESOME!

After the show, John headed back to Gadsden and I headed to Fultondale.

It was a great way to end a busy day at work that started at 7:30.  I am blessed!

Mom's B'day and Super Bowl

She always thinks of others
She has loved my dad since 1968
She loves her family
I love it when people say I remind them of her
She is my best friend
She is my mom.
Happy Birthday Connie Crane Bailey! 
I love you to Infinity and Beyond!


Feb 5th is mom's birthday!  The Thursday prior (2/2) I made it mom's office to deliver her birthday flowers that dad bought on WED.  We pulled off a great surprise!

For mom's birthday lunch a few of us gathered at Nana's.  It was me, mom, dad, Nana, Uncle Larry and Kathy Fish.  On Sunday, Feb 12th, we will have her big family birthday dinner.  Uncle Larry made Bama pie which is tater tots, covered with beef, peppers, onions and then topped with cheese.  It was yummy!  Nana made coleslaw, butter beans, cornbread and white chocolate cake.

We were together, so it was tradition to break out Mexican Train!!!

Mom opened a few gifts.  A 2011 National championship watch from dad.  A 2011 National championship sweatshirt and a mom frame (complete with our picture) from me.  Kathy gave her some beautiful black and diamond earrings.

We watched the commercials and the Super Bowl - the Giants won!  Oh, mom and Kathy also won some money!

Happy Birthday mom!!!   Thank you for not only being my mom, but also my friend!  I LOVE YOU!

Helping Friends move and a Girls Day!

On Friday, January 27,  I went to help The Strickland's pack up the U-Haul to move from their home in Kimberly to their home in Hayden.  After helping load the kitchen table, bar stools and some other items - it was time to head to Hayden.  About 1/2 way through un-loading, Blake injured his arm.   He was trying to push a queen size mattress to me and Angela.  Being the trooper that he is - he powered through unloading the rest of the truck.  Blake called his brother and they determined that the ER would just send him home with pain meds.  So, we took the rental truck back to their home in Kimberly and then headed to get dinner.

That Saturday me, mom, Nana and Linda had a girls day.  We went shopping, had a great lunch and picked up Dreamcakes for dessert.  YUM!

After church on Sunday, I went with The Strickland's to Blake's parents house for lunch and then we headed to Kimberly to pack up the kitchen.  We grabbed dinner at O'Charley's after unloading in Hayden.

God brings people into your life that love you for who you are and I am blessed that he gave me The Strickland's!

Champs again!!! RTR!!!!!!!

I went to the Big Oak Ranch in Southside (near Gadsden) to watch the BCS National Championship game.  I got there around 4 and John showed me his office and the different homes at the Ranch. Then it was time to get ready for the game!

While John, Ethan and some of the other boys got the TV screen ready, I made hamburger patties.  The boys dropped a huge screen on the side of a box truck and used a projector to show game, complete with speakers for 'feal like the you are at the game' moment.

I met about 25 wonderful young men and I have been bragging them on ever since.  They were the most respectful and polite young men.  After blessing the food, they all insisted that I prepare my plate first, followed by John.  After the game, they jumped right in to help clean up the football party.

Alabama not only beat LSU -- they ROLLED over them  21-0!!!!!!  A complete shut out!  Alabama's powerful defense only allowed LSU across the 50-yard line one time during the entire game.  I love our boys and love ALABAMA FOOTBALL!

After clean up, John and I headed to get us a t-shirt to celebrate our win! We headed to Martin's first where we were told, by a drunk man, that they were sold out.  So, off to Sports Mania.  I must mention that mom and dad headed to Academy Sports after the game was over to get shirts.  I felt so bad for them b/c they were in the line the entire time I was looking for shirts in Gadsden and while I drove home.  As I passed Deerfoot, they called to tell me they just walked out of Academy.  So, I met them in Trussville and gave them their shirts I bought in Gadsden and they gave me my shirt from Academy.

I had a wonderful night meeting some very nice young men and cheering on our Tide with John.

ROLL TIDE!!!!  14 National Championships!

Our game view



The Spread

my cake

our shirts

New Year's Day and Linda's 50th B'day

As tradition stands, we celebrate birthdays in my family.  Nana, Uncle Larry, mom, dad, me, Linda and Richard all gathered to celebrate new years day and Linda's 50th birthday, all in one.  Nana prepared a great meal: roast, slaw, turnip greens, potatoes, carrots and Linda's birthday cake!  YUM!!!!!  After a great meal, it was present time!  Linda had received a Pandora bracelet as an early present-before Rochelle and Sushi left for London.  Nana gave her a neck pillow and a fleu di leis Pandora charm; mom/dad gave her a present Pandora charm; I gave her "The Help" DVD; Richard gave her new pots and pans.  Then it was time to break out Mexican train!!!  I think I remember 2 games being finished because there were no more tiles!

Happy 50th Birthday Linda!

Another great day spent with my family! 

New Years Eve 2011

I spent New Year's Eve with Blake, Angela, Sawyer and Sam. 

We munched on snacks and got to watch "The Help" until the Auburn football game came on.  During the game, we ate wonderful southwest soup made by Angela complete with mexican cornbread.  We finished our meal with brownies made by yours truly. We watched a little more of "The Help" during halftime.  After Auburn's win (yes, I actually cheered for them runnig for a touchdown), we finished "The Help".  A cup of hot chocolate and a glass of Sparkling Red Grape juice - we all cheered HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

I headed home after a great night with awesome friends!

HAPPY 2012!!!