Thursday, October 9, 2008

Football + Rick's Famous Margaritas

I had some people over Saturday to watch the Auburn vs Vandy game, and drink Rick's famous Margaritas. Rick decided he should have a margarita every time Aub scored, and that didn't turn out well. Vandy kept the game close, which lead to more margaritas than Aub points it seemed. We had a great time, other than Auburn's first loss to Vandy in 60+ yrs. So to drown the Auburn fans sorrows, we headed to Oasis.....
for a serious foosball tournament. The guys tried to forget about the game and focus on the foosball. FUN NIGHT!

Sink bath


Lilly is loving the kitchen remodel because she is now getting her baths in the new sink! This makes it so much easier for me because I don't have to bend over the bath tub and use a bug cup to rinse her. Rick likes to sit in the other room and call her name to get her excited and remind her she is stuck! Fun times at bath time!!







Wednesday, October 8, 2008

WEDNESDAY.....


Sorry for the lack of post! Updates to come tonight.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Kitchen Update: appliances


The appliances are all in and in working order. The original fridge was way too big and overpowered the room. It stuck out 8-10 inches, so it had to be exchanged for a counter depth fridge. Once that was done it all looked great! Now there is a functional kitchen. Still have the door, lighting, back splash and walls, and a few other small things. Oh, and the flat screen TV has to be mounted. PROGRESS.....

Football party @ the Samford's

We went over to James & Abnous' house Saturday to watch the Auburn game. Their dog Bernie has kind of out grown his Auburn Jersey so we decided Lilly should wear it. She was less than thrilled.
Beth, Kyle, and Ella came over later to watch the Bama game, and Ella was decked out. She had on a t-shirt that said "I'm too pretty to go to Auburn".

Beth & Rick sported their team polos.
It was a fun football day. I didn't get to celebrate the Ole Miss win over Florida, because Abnous went to Florida and is a HUGE Gator fan. I love football Saturdays.

OLE MISS ON THE COVER OF SI

From the Ole Miss website:
Saturday's historic upset of No. 4 Florida in The Swamp has earned the Ole Miss Rebels the honor of starring on the cover of Sports Illustrated. The issue will hit newsstands on Tuesday.
The magazine's headline reads "Rebels Rise" and the cutline of the cover photo is "Ole Miss defensive end Greg Hardy clobbers QB Tim Tebow of the Gators, No. 4 no more".

I LOVE IT!!!!! HOTTY TODDY!!!

Ross Hendrix

Last week I went to meet Little Ross Hendrix. He was born August 28, to Ashley & Todd Hendrix. Ashley and I met the summer before our freshman year @ Ole Miss Orientation, and were instantly best friends. We lost touch when I left Ole Miss and ran into each other shortly after I moved to Bham, and we didn't skip a beat. I adore her, and her husband Todd, and their little boy is precious. Congrats Hendrix Family.

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Joke of the day

WHY YOU NEVER QUESTION A DRUNK.

I was shopping at the local supermarket where I selected: A half-gallon of 2% milk, A carton of eggs, A quart of orange juice, A head of romaine lettuce, A 2 lb. can of coffee, and A 1 lb. package of bacon. As I was unloading my items on the conveyor belt to check out, a drunk standing behind me watched as I placed the items in front of the cashier. While the cashier was ringing up the purchases, the drunk calmly stated, 'You must be single' I was a bit startled by this proclamation, but I was intrigued by the drunk's intuition, since I was indeed single. I looked at the six items on the belt and saw nothing particularly unusual about my selections that could have tipped off the drunk to my marital status. Curiosity getting the better of me, I said: 'Well, you know what, you're absolutely right. But how on earth did you know that?' The drunk replied, 'Cause you're ugly'

HAHAHAHA

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Southern Miss Football 2008

It rained as soon as we got out of the car to tailgate, but we made the most of it. Southern Miss lost, but we had a GREAT time. So much fun to see all my friends. Even Traci tailgated!

Friday, September 19, 2008

Kitchen update: Tile floor

All last weekend Rick & Courtney tiled the kitchen floor, and it looks GREAT! Couldn't take pics of the entire kitchen, all the appliances came today and are sitting in boxes in the middle of the floor. When I get back Sunday they should be all hooked up so I can take better pics. Everyone have a SUPER WEEKEND!!!!

MISSISSIPPI OR BUST

On our way to Mississip! Happy Weekend! Go EAGLES, HOTTY TODDY, WAR EAGLE (for Rick)!

Happy 30th Birthday BONNIE "BOOGIE CINDY" BERRYHILL TYRONE

Today is my most wonderful, super, fabulous, awesome friend Bonnie's 30th Birthday! She is having a big party in Hattiesburg tonight, and there's nowhere in the world I would rather be! I adore her and can't wait to celebrate this milestone in her life. Traci in coming down from Nashville, scooping me up and we are heading down I-59 straight to the party! Can't wait for the Boogie Cindy Wonder Bash. Sea Breeze for all!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Jeni in Bham!

My dear childhood friend Jeni came to visit this weekend! We went out to dinner, then drinks Friday, and took it easy Saturday. It was a perfect weekend. Not sure why we both look scared in this pic, but it was the only one we took all weekend.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Friday

My sweet friend Jeni form Mississip is coming to visit, and I am SUPER excited! Hope everyone has a FABULOUS weekend! HOTTY TODDY & GO EAGLES!

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

PERENITY.com

This is AWESOME! Please check out this website http://www.perenity.com . This is a flower ministry serving those in hospice care. Here's how it works, you can donate your wedding flowers to Perenity and they make dozens of arrangements out of flowers that would otherwise be thrown away, and deliver them to people who have gone home to live out their final days. I am just SO touched by this. I LOVE flowers and totally believe they can brighten even the worst of days, so this is one of the best ideas I have ever heard. Just sad I didn't think of it myself. Not sure if I explained it very well, but check out the website, and find out more.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Auburn vs Southern Miss game



Rick & I headed down to Auburn for the game this weekend. This was my first trip to Aub, and how perfect that they were playing Southern Miss! We stayed with Jen, Burton, & Will Dunn, @ Lake Martin, and everything was perfect. Well, other than the game was at 11:30 am. So we got in about 45 min of tailgating then headed into the game. Jen & Will went shopping, and Rick, Burton, Hecker & I sat in their seats. Awesome seats by the way! The game was a BLAST, despite USM's loss. Auburn has a lot of chants, fight songs, cheers, and I LOVED IT! Tried to learn them all, no luck. I went to the USM section for a quarter where I ran into Henry,Hawkins, Chris & Joy. Oh, I also ran into my Uncle Marc. Over all SUPER weekend. Didn't get to see much of Aub, but hope to check out the campus next time.

*Rick and I bet a 10 min back massage on the game, and I LOST! So sad!

Friday, September 5, 2008

Friday's picture


This picture just makes me smile! These are most of the people I grew up with, and some of the best times of my life. My friend Robert (4th from the left top) passed away this past weekend, so I felt it only appropriate to share this memory with you all. Robert will be greatly missed, but these perfect memories I will have forever. He was a HUGE part of my childhood, and I adored him. On a funny note, in this picture I am trying to talk my younger brother into getting in to my baby doll's crib,(and we were very convincing back then). We liked to pretend like he was our real life baby doll. Then he got a little older and started beating me up when I tried to pull that stuff off. Oh, the good ole days!
On to the weekend, Rick and I are heading down to Auburn for my first AU football game and they are playing my Southern Miss Golden Eagles! Woo hoo! Can't wait! GO EAGLES! (Not the War Eagles)
Everyone have a SUPER DUPER WEEKEND!!!!

Coast Girls Night Out


Went out with some girls from home last night, and had a fabulous time. I so rarely do this, and Rachael and I decided we are doing it EVERY week from now on. Angela & Caroline just graduated from Ole Miss and moved here to find jobs, so it was fun for Rach and I to take them out in Bham.
Picture from left: Angela, Me, Rachael, & Caroline

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Kitchen Update: Granite



Granite counter tops came yesterday and they look AWESOME!

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Gustav loves Labor Day



Brad, DeeDee, Rick and I headed down to Biloxi Friday about 5pm, to start our wild adventure. Just before Mobile, I noticed in the rear view mirror the car behind me was swerving like crazy, then just started flipping. It was horrible, we all felt sick about it. I witnessed it flip at least 5 times, and even thought and 18 wheeler was going it hit it. Just horrible! We later found out that an 18 yr old girl and a 22 yr old girl, both students were killed in the accident. My thoughts and prayers go out to their friend and family.

Once we all calmed down, were were on our way to Mississip. Once we hit the state line it was a little like I was a tour guide. Most of the crew paid little attention to me, but I just kept talking. I get a little excited when I get on my home turf. We made it to my parents restaurant just in time for dinner, and to meet up with my step sister Summer who was in town from Chicago. I little family reunion, some seafood, dad's gumbo, and a drink, and we headed to the casino.

We check onto the Beau Rivage, and the guys hit the tables. Low key Friday night.

Saturday was our big day. Breakfast @ Bay View Gourmet in Ocean Springs, a trip to Walter Anderson, and a little street festival, then back to the casino. We rented a cabana by the pool so the guys didn't miss a minute of football! The weather was PERFECT!!!! Fruity drinks, football, old friends, lots of sunshine, PERFECT DAY! The we went to The Sports bar @ The Imperial Palace to catch the Auburn and BAMA games & and grab dinner. Some of my girls from high school met us. After the games it was on to Hard Rock for what was the icing on the cake. Got to see Justin,, Gen, Chip, Anna, Nathan, Jeni, so many more, I can't get them all. We had a blast! The guys won back some of the $ they lost the night before. The Beau said everyone had to be out of the hotel by 7am, so we decided to beat the traffic and leave @ 3am. Uh, not sure if that was a good idea or not, it still took us 6.5 hr to get back (usually takes 4-4.5). All in all an awesome 36 hours in Biloxi! GREAT TO SEE EVERYONE! Thanks for nothing GUSTAV!

Kitchen: Cabinet Doors


Cabinet doors came last week. The granite was supposed to be put in Saturday while we were out of town, but the guys installing walked in, put their tools down, walked out to get the granite and locked themselves out! So that should be in today. Updates later.

Drinks w/ Rachael & Tom

Little behind, but I had drinks with some Pascagoula friends last Thursday @ Cocina Superior. We had a great time, and MUST start doing this more often.

Friday, August 29, 2008

HOTTY TODDY & GO EAGLES






We are heading to Biloxi! Hope they don't kick us out. Updates to come from the Beau Rivage.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Gustav 2

Gustav has turned a little to the left! It is still too early to tell what will happen but this is a good sign. We have reservations for Friday-Monday at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi so I think we are in the clear for that. I am still worried about my friends and family that lost everything 3 years ago (me included) this Friday, really don't think they could go through it again. Most of them have just put their lives back together. Yesterday I found out that Hattiesburg, MS has sold out of bottled water, and there were lines for gas. People have been calling and emailing me about hotels in Bham to evacuate, Jackson, MS hotels are all sold out, and there is even a rumor that Jim Cantore has checked into the Imperial Palace Casino in Biloxi. The Miss Gulf Coast is SCRAMBLING!!! I hope and pray this storm misses them!!!!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Gustav


Things are not looking good for my home town!!! Lets hope this storm misses the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Football: Northern vs Southern

Women's Accessories:
NORTH: Chap Stick in back pocket and a $20 bill in the front pocket.
SOUTH: Louis Vuitton duffel with two lipsticks, waterproof mascara, and a fifth of bourbon. Money not necessary - that's what dates are for.
Stadium Size:
NORTH: College football stadiums hold 20,000 people.
SOUTH: High school football stadiums hold 20,000 people.
Fathers:
NORTH: Expect their daughters to understand Sylvia Plath.
SOUTH: Expect their daughters to understand pass interference.
Campus Decor:
NORTH: Statues of founding fathers.
SOUTH: Statues of Heisman trophy winners.
Heroes:
NORTH: Rudy Giuliani
SOUTH: Archie & Peyton Manning
Getting Tickets:
NORTH: 5 days before the game you walk into the ticket office on campus.
SOUTH: 5 months before the game you walk into the ticket office on campus, make a large financial contribution and put name on a waiting list for tickets.
Friday Classes After a Thursday Night Game:
NORTH: Students and teachers not sure they're going to the game, because they have classes on Friday.
SOUTH: Teachers cancel Friday classes because they don't want to see the few hung over students that might actually make it to class.
Parking:
NORTH: An hour before game time, the University opens the campus for game parking.
SOUTH: RVs sporting their school flags begin arriving on Wednesday for the weekend festivities. The really faithful arrive on Tuesday.
Game Day:
NORTH: A few students party in the dorm and watch ESPN on TV.
SOUTH: Every student wakes up, has a beer for breakfast, and rushes over to where ESPN is broadcasting "Game Day Live" to get on camera and wave to the idiots up north who wonder why "Game Day Live" is never Broadcast from their campus.
Tailgating:
NORTH: Raw meat on a grill, beer with lime in it, listening to local radio station with truck tailgate down
SOUTH: 30-foot custom pig-shaped smoker fires up at dawn. Cooking accompanied by live performance from the Dave Matthews Band,...who come over during breaks and ask for a hit off bottle of bourbon.
Getting to the Stadium:
NORTH: You ask "Where's the stadium?" When you find it, you walk right in.
SOUTH: When you're near it, you'll hear it. On game day it is the state's third largest city.
Concessions:
NORTH: Drinks served in a paper cup, filled to the top with soda.
SOUTH: Drinks served in a plastic cup, with the home team's mascot on it, filled less than half way with soda, to ensure enough room for bourbon.
When National Anthem is Played:
NORTH: Stands are less than half full, and less than half of them stand up.
SOUTH: 100,000 fans, all standing, sing along in perfect four-part harmony.
The Smell in the Air After the First Score:
NORTH: Nothing changes.
SOUTH: Fireworks, Gunpowder (from the cannon in the end zone), with a touch of bourbon.
Commentary (Male):
NORTH: "Nice play."
SOUTH: "Dammit, you slow sumbitch - tackle him and break his legs."
Commentary (Female):
NORTH: "My, this certainly is a violent sport."
SOUTH: "Dammit, you slow sumbitch - tackle him and break his legs."
Announcers:
NORTH: Neutral and paid.
SOUTH: Announcer harmonizes with the crowd in the fight song, with a tear in his eye because he is so proud of his team.
After the Game:
NORTH: The stadium is empty way before the game ends.
SOUTH: Another rack of ribs goes on the smoker, while somebody goes to the nearest package store for more bourbon, and planning begins for next week's game.
Nothing else in the universe comes even halfway close to the glories of Southern football!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Brothers @ the beach

Both of my brothers were at our beach house in Santa Rosa this week. My older brother and his family stayed all week, and are leaving today. While I sat in Bham and watched it rain all weekend. So I just loved this pic of my older brother and his 2 kids at the beach yesterday and had to share. LOVE!!

Flemings Date


Friday night Rick picked me up for my birthday date night. We went to Flemings @ the Summit, and it was SUPER! The food was excellent, as was the wine, and the service. Then we stopped by Oak Hill for an after dinner drink (where we ran into sweet Rachel Willis!). Everything was PERFECT! Thanks RB for a great birthday!

Friday, August 22, 2008

Thanks Fancy

My sweet friend Fancy has been reading the blog a lot as of recent, so I just wanted to say HI FANCY! Thanks for reading. I was feeling a little sad yesterday, but realized all I needed was to hear the voice of a good friend. She and I talked for over an hour last night, and I am feeling all better today. We talked about absolutely NOTHING, and I LOVED IT! Have a great weekend Fancy Pants, wish you were here.

PERFECT!

Happy Friday all!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Friendship

I value the friend who for me finds time on his calendar, but I cherish the friend who for me does not consult his calendar.
-Robert Brault

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

R.I.P. LeRoi Moore


News from dmband.com:

We are deeply saddened that LeRoi Moore, saxophonist and founding member of Dave Matthews Band, died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008, at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles from sudden complications stemming from his June ATV accident on his farm near Charlottesville, Virginia. LeRoi had recently returned to his Los Angeles home to begin an intensive physical rehabilitation program.

Sad Sad Sad news! For those that don't know I am a HUGE Dave Matthews Band fan and they are BY FAR MY FAV! This upsets me.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Kitchen update: now we're getting somewhere!



Today we picked out granite. Last night we looked at sinks for a hour, and wow were we shocked. The displays are anywhere from $60-$400, well the ones we looked at were closer to $1000!!!! WHAT! Rick was not big on that.
The cabinets came yesterday. No doors, but this is a start. They look awesome
......PROGRESS

Lake Martin w/ the Dunns




Rick and I went to Lake Martin Saturday to play with the Dunns. Jen & Burton have a beautiful, RELAXING house on the lake, perfect for R& R! We have been going non-stop with the kitchen, my birthday, work, and just life in general, we got so much needed rest. Played with PRECIOUS baby Will, and I could not get enough of him. He said puppy jump, willy swim, will jump, will bounce, everything is 3rd person, and I LOVE IT!!! He chased Lilly (willy) around everywhere. Oh, and we watched Michael Phepls win his 8th gold metal!!!! Wow, that guy is awesome. So that was our weekend, relaxing at the lake for 2 days. Back to work and kitchen updates.

Friday, August 15, 2008

Work Birthday Lunch

Went to lunch with a couple people from work, and look what happened! My face turned SO RED! There was a band around the table, and they sang not 1 but 2 songs to me. GREAT! Birthday is getting a little better, this at least made me laugh.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME


29 is STUPID! I am usually SUPER excited about my birthday, but this year I am just not felling it. It has nothing to do with my age, just seems to be an inconvenience for everyone this year. Not feeling very special today. We shall see what the day holds for me. Hope my attitude gets better!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Slumber Party w/Baby BAYLA

Bayla is spending the night with us while Heather is out of town for work, and Lilly isn't sure what to think about it. As you can see below, they are having a stand off.
Sweet baby Bayla
Lilly looks less than thrilled.


Tuesday, August 12, 2008

First cavity @ 29 yrs old



I went to the dentist last week, and got some bad news! I HAVE 2 CAVITIES!!!!! I have never had a cavity in my life, and now, 1 week before my 29th birthday I have 2, how does that happen? I thought you grew out of things like that, but I am told it is the opposite. No one goes through life without a cavity (or so they told me at the dentist). So today I had my first cavity filled, and I was TERRIFIED! It wasn't as bad as I expected, but it didn't feel good. The left side of my face is numb, and I tried to put some chapstick on before I left.....bad idea, it was all over my face. Back to the dentist Monday for filling #2. YUCK!

Monday, August 11, 2008

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2


Kelly and I went to see this tonight, and I LOVED IT! I know it is a total teen movie, but I loved every minute. It really has nothing to do with the pants, just mostly about friendships. Makes me miss my girls from home.

Happy Birthday Elias

Today is Elias' Birthday, the BIG 3-0! Real excited that all my friends are turning 30, and I am about to turn 29! This is really fun for me. Enjoy your day Elias! HA!


Kitchen update 2

The cabinet guys gutted the kitchen this week. Rick moved some outlets, and put down the backer board for the tile. He still has a lot to do, and is a little overwhelmed I think. The sheet rock has to be replaced where he moved outlets, and he is traveling this week for work, and my birthday all weekend, so hopefully the cabinet guy has someone that can finish so the cabinets can still be put in next week. It amazes me how much Rick has done on his own, he is SO HANDY! I am totally impressed.

Slow weekend

The girls @ Jess & Dusty's house
Pretty slow weekend in Bham. Friday I went over to Jess & Dusty's for a few glasses of wine. Saturday played at the pool with Kelly. Saturday night Rick and I went to dinner @ Beth & Kyle's house. I had the pleasure of meeting Princess Ella, and big boy Davis. Ella was so sweet, and excited to meet Lilly that she bought her a box of dog treats for her visit. Ella also had about 5 wardrobe changes, such a princess. It was a fun night. That was my weekend, Rick worked on his kitchen most of the weekend. IT IS MY BIRTHDAY WEEK, so probably a good thing I rested up!!!!

Friday, August 8, 2008

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS

My NEW ORLEANS SAINTS won their first pre-season game of the year against the Arizona Cardinals 24-10 last night. WHO DAT! Hopefully this is a preview of what's to come.


Friday with SALLY O'MALLEY

TGIF ALL! Just thought this Friday's image would be my favorite SNL character EVER.....Ms. SALLY O'MALLEY! She is FIFTY years old, FIVE-O, FIFTY, and she likes to kick, and spin, and do plies. Sometimes I like to pretend I am her, and I feel sure that will happen next Friday on my birthday. HAPPY FRIDAY ALL! Enjoy your weekend.