Monday, August 29, 2011
Gardendale Cares Enough to Wear Pink
Tonight I went to the Gardendale Cares Enough to Wear Pink with Christie, Carolyn and Presley. We had so much fun! Christie and Presley are moving back home Saturday. I am happy that she is ready to go home, but also sad that I won't see them as often. We will just have to make an extra effort to see each other as much as possible. Enjoy the pictures from tonight!!
A 3rd Birthday for a Princess
On Sunday, August 28th, 2011 we celebrated Cameron's 3rd birthday! She had a princess party and all the little girls dressed in princess outfits. It was sooooo cute! I made candy lollipops - candy wafers melted into princess, castle, carriage and balloon molds. I think they were a hit! I gave her two Jim Shore figurines - Minnie and Tinkerbell. Mom and Dad gave her all the princess Barbies and two bags full of princess gear.
Casey and Lindsay gave her a new puppy. Name has yet to be decided....
Below are some pictures from the fun afternoon.
Casey and Lindsay gave her a new puppy. Name has yet to be decided....
Below are some pictures from the fun afternoon.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Presley walks!!!
While I was visiting JSU - Presley took her 1st steps!!! So, Christie came down tonight so I could see my little neice walking. She did soooo good. Enjoy the video below.
a GREAT weekend!
Started the weekend off with dinner at Casa Fiesta with Christie, Presley and Carolyn. Yummy! After Christie put Presley to bed, she and I watched Project Runway. I am so thankful that she is in Fultondale, but I know she will go home eventually. So, I am eating up all the time I can, right now :)
Saturday was a day with the girls! Me, mom, nana, Linda, Lindsay and Cameron met in Hoover. First it was lunch at Zoe's and then we were off for a little window shopping. I picked up Cameron's birthday presents and two Christmas ornaments - Christmas gifts for Cameron and Jacob. Casey met us and picked up Cameron and we were off to the movies. We went to see "The Help". It is a great movie!!!
Sunday began with church and a last minute trip to JSU. Tori, from church, started camp Friday. The vets came back on Sunday. At 3 pm - they all played "Salvation" and "Stars Fell on Alabama" for the first time as the 2011 Marching Southerners. Her parents, Gwinna and Kerry, and I surprised her with our visit and for a minute we weren't sure she was happy about it. We had eaten Top of the River on our way up. She was hungry so we went to Roma's. It was great to see her in her element and enjoying every minute of it. I am so proud of her and can't wait to see the show for the first time on 9/17. BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!
Saturday was a day with the girls! Me, mom, nana, Linda, Lindsay and Cameron met in Hoover. First it was lunch at Zoe's and then we were off for a little window shopping. I picked up Cameron's birthday presents and two Christmas ornaments - Christmas gifts for Cameron and Jacob. Casey met us and picked up Cameron and we were off to the movies. We went to see "The Help". It is a great movie!!!
Sunday began with church and a last minute trip to JSU. Tori, from church, started camp Friday. The vets came back on Sunday. At 3 pm - they all played "Salvation" and "Stars Fell on Alabama" for the first time as the 2011 Marching Southerners. Her parents, Gwinna and Kerry, and I surprised her with our visit and for a minute we weren't sure she was happy about it. We had eaten Top of the River on our way up. She was hungry so we went to Roma's. It was great to see her in her element and enjoying every minute of it. I am so proud of her and can't wait to see the show for the first time on 9/17. BLOW SOUTHERNERS!!!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Update...
After returning home from Colorado - it was time to get back to reality. Boo!!
The first week back at work was a complete blur. But, I just took one day at a time and got back in the swing of things. It was great to be home to welcome my friend Angie's 5th child - a BOY! He joins his four sisters. His name is Kieran Nicholas. He is soooo cute!
As a way to relax, I read a wonderful book "Water for Elephants". Awesome book! I had hoped to finish it in time to see it at the movies, but I missed it by a few days. Oh well, some friends and I are going to have a viewing party at my house when it comes out on DVD.
On Friday, July 22nd, I hosted a "Blessings Unlimited" party for my friend Candace. Blessings Unlimited is a Christian home decor company. I had several friends and family join us for the night. It was mom, Linda, Lindsay, Cameron, Rhiannon, Angela, Christie, Becky and Rebecca. Dad was hanging with his best buddy, Roscoe, in my office during the party. I made brownies and Christie made chocolate cookies from a cake mix - YUM! On Saturday, July 23rd, I got to see Deidre and Jet Tolbert. They are such good friends and Jet is growing up too soon! Before long, Landon will be here!
My first Sunday back at church was July 24th. I was the only alto saxophone! I think my partners in crime were paying me back for my 2 Sundays off. The next Wednesday, we were all back together, YAY!
On Friday, July 29th Roscoe had to go to the vet. He had a large bump on his mouth and I was terrified! Luckily, it turned out to be an abcessed tooth. We stayed with mom and dad on Friday. Saturday, July 30th I went to Theresa's 50th surprise party. Theresa and I have worked together for 10 years at IMS. It was a great party. Roscoe had a follow-up appointment on Monday, so he stayed with his grandparents all weekend. I missed him terribly! After a week of antibotics, the bump has gone down, YAY!
On Sunday, August 7th - I met Janelle (sax player at church) and her daughter, Alex at the movies to see "The Smurfs". It was a cute, cute movie!!! After returning home, I finished another wonderful book, "The Help". It was an eye opening story about growing up in the '50s. It comes out in the theaters on 8/10. I am suppose to go see it with friends and the family very soon.
I have enjoyed many evening walks with Christie and Presley! I pray that she and Craig can work their marriage out, but I am going to miss having her 5 minutes away, BOO :(. I am enjoying all the time I can, while she and Presley are here.
~~until next time.
Be Blessed!
The first week back at work was a complete blur. But, I just took one day at a time and got back in the swing of things. It was great to be home to welcome my friend Angie's 5th child - a BOY! He joins his four sisters. His name is Kieran Nicholas. He is soooo cute!
As a way to relax, I read a wonderful book "Water for Elephants". Awesome book! I had hoped to finish it in time to see it at the movies, but I missed it by a few days. Oh well, some friends and I are going to have a viewing party at my house when it comes out on DVD.
On Friday, July 22nd, I hosted a "Blessings Unlimited" party for my friend Candace. Blessings Unlimited is a Christian home decor company. I had several friends and family join us for the night. It was mom, Linda, Lindsay, Cameron, Rhiannon, Angela, Christie, Becky and Rebecca. Dad was hanging with his best buddy, Roscoe, in my office during the party. I made brownies and Christie made chocolate cookies from a cake mix - YUM! On Saturday, July 23rd, I got to see Deidre and Jet Tolbert. They are such good friends and Jet is growing up too soon! Before long, Landon will be here!
My first Sunday back at church was July 24th. I was the only alto saxophone! I think my partners in crime were paying me back for my 2 Sundays off. The next Wednesday, we were all back together, YAY!
On Friday, July 29th Roscoe had to go to the vet. He had a large bump on his mouth and I was terrified! Luckily, it turned out to be an abcessed tooth. We stayed with mom and dad on Friday. Saturday, July 30th I went to Theresa's 50th surprise party. Theresa and I have worked together for 10 years at IMS. It was a great party. Roscoe had a follow-up appointment on Monday, so he stayed with his grandparents all weekend. I missed him terribly! After a week of antibotics, the bump has gone down, YAY!
On Sunday, August 7th - I met Janelle (sax player at church) and her daughter, Alex at the movies to see "The Smurfs". It was a cute, cute movie!!! After returning home, I finished another wonderful book, "The Help". It was an eye opening story about growing up in the '50s. It comes out in the theaters on 8/10. I am suppose to go see it with friends and the family very soon.
I have enjoyed many evening walks with Christie and Presley! I pray that she and Craig can work their marriage out, but I am going to miss having her 5 minutes away, BOO :(. I am enjoying all the time I can, while she and Presley are here.
~~until next time.
Be Blessed!
Sunday, July 17, 2011
My Home is in Alabama
Although we didn't want to leave Colorado - we were excited to see our babies Roscoe, Gidget, Cassie and Ronnie. We had an awesome time in Colorado. The weather was great and the company was perfect. It has been a long time since mom, dad and I have gone on a true vacation. In the past years, they have been trips with TASRO, NASRO or some function where dad had to work and we would have a free day to be together. So, this was a well deserved, long time coming vacation.
IT WAS TERRIFIC! We were honored to be guests at a beautiful wedding and then became tourists for a week. We were lazy when we wanted to be and tourists visiting different and unique attractions.
Thank you mom and dad for a wonderful, memorable, exciting and glorious time together with two of my best friends.
I LOVE U!
IT WAS TERRIFIC! We were honored to be guests at a beautiful wedding and then became tourists for a week. We were lazy when we wanted to be and tourists visiting different and unique attractions.
Thank you mom and dad for a wonderful, memorable, exciting and glorious time together with two of my best friends.
I LOVE U!
Fallen Fireman's Memorial & Air Force Academy
Yesterday July 16th, we spent our last day at the Fallen Fireman's Memorial and the Air Force Academy.
While at the Fallen Fireman's Memorial there was a quiet air - it was sobering. The first three walls were firefighters who died in 9/11. We also found several AL firefighters - even Robert Davis, who is from Birmingham. Dad and I both took several pictures to show our friends and family who are fireman this wonderful example of gratitude.
A short driver later, we arrived at the Air Force Academy. I have a friend from high school who attended the air force and it was cool to see where she lived for so many years. Jaime recommended seeing the Chapel and it was GORGEOUS! It has beautiful architecture and would be a wonderful place to worship. We spent about an hour there and it was time to head to get to the airport.
Enjoy the pics from yesterday!
While at the Fallen Fireman's Memorial there was a quiet air - it was sobering. The first three walls were firefighters who died in 9/11. We also found several AL firefighters - even Robert Davis, who is from Birmingham. Dad and I both took several pictures to show our friends and family who are fireman this wonderful example of gratitude.
A short driver later, we arrived at the Air Force Academy. I have a friend from high school who attended the air force and it was cool to see where she lived for so many years. Jaime recommended seeing the Chapel and it was GORGEOUS! It has beautiful architecture and would be a wonderful place to worship. We spent about an hour there and it was time to head to get to the airport.
Enjoy the pics from yesterday!
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