MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL....

and to all a good night!!! I am so excited, Rhett and I will be going OOT Christmas afternoon to visit my mom in the SC for a whole week!! Yipppeee! I can hardly contain my excitement!! HO HO HO!! I hope everyone has an amazing Christmas and a very Happy New Year!!

Home for the Holidays!!

YAY! Kristi and Ruco are home!! I just couldn't help but post some fun pictures A. because I'm so excited Kristi and Ruco are finally here in town and B. because I'm at home now, bored, playing on the computer and waiting to go to bed!! Soooo....anywho, we went to eat at Smokey's and then went to Starbucks where we played Scrabble (apparently they have board games there you can play..fun fun!). Basically, the girls kicked butt!! However, I do have to say Kristi that jaoqgr is not a word!! =) He he he! Tomorrow is my last day of work for TWO WEEKS! Yippee!! Tomorrow afternoon/into the night is my work Christmas party at McGuires! I'm super excited about that too! We're gonna play a little Dirty Santa...muaha ha ha! Oh, how I just love this time of the year!!!!

SCRABBLE


The boys team (they stink)!!


The WINNERS!!!


We so crazy!


Karate Chop!!


She is oh so talented!

My WORST Nightmare!!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Okay, that's my best Internet scream!! Tonight, Rhett and I found a freaking Black Widow in our garage!!! YUCK! Anywho, just thought I'd share my horror with everyone!! Black Widows are definitely alot bigger than I thought they were. This was the first (and hopefully the last) one Rhett and I have ever seen. So, everyone be careful when your rummaging through stuff!!! I took this picture of it after we killed it with Raid!!! Did I mention how much I despise spiders???

Christmas is my favorite!!

Christmas time is one of my very favorite times of the year (I love Halloween as well!) and my favorite thing to do during Christmas is look at all the pretty Christmas lights!! This weekend Rhett and I went to Bellingrath Gardens with his parents and were amazed by all the gorgeous lights!! They really know how to decorate! If you live around here it is definitely a trip worth making. Anywho, we had a lot of fun just walking around the gardens and taking in the Christmas atmosphere.

We went to eat at Russo's in Malbis before going to Bellingrath and Rhett tried his first raw oyster! And loved it! I, however, was too chicken to try it! (Oh, and I accidently drew that line on Rhett's head..oops!)


Awww...the server brought Rhett Auburn balloons!! =)


The giant wreath at the entrance to the gardens.

All the pretty lights in the gardens:



I tried to blow out the candle, but couldn't.











Now, we've been using our Roomba here lately and Lulu always freaks out and starts chasing it! It's hilarious!!




And finally, I now have the same hair color as Lulu! =)


Have a great rest of the weekend everyone and a great week!! My brother comes home in 17 days and Kristi and Ruco come home in 18 days! YAYY! I'm super excited!

There is so much to be thankful for!!

What a long weekend!! Thanksgiving was great! We went to my aunt's house and celebrated with my family and then almost immediately following a yummy lunch we dashed over to Rhett's parent's house and ate with his family! Rhett made trash can turkey which is a favorite at both our family gatherings. I am so thankful for all the loving people in my life.

Rhett was getting pumped up for the Auburn v. Alabama game!! Isn't that an attractive hat?

Friday night was yep, you guessed it...a high school playoff football game! Pace v. Milton. It wasn't much of a game because Pace killed Milton, but hey...it was freezing and I got to cuddle with Rhett. I also got a yummy dinner at the Bayou Cafe out of it as well!
Saturday I got my haired dyed darker....a lot darker. As with all of my drastic hair color changes, it will definitely take time to get use to it, but I like it! Saturday night our Auburn friend's Melissa and Nathan came over for a cookout and to of course watch the Auburn v. Alabama game!! WHOOO HOOOO! That is basically what Rhett screams everytime a good play happens or we score. Which, we won!! YAY! Rhett and Nathan were definitely happy and Melissa and I were happy that they were happy!

AUBURN FANS!!


Rhett getting things ready for our cookout!


MMMmmm....frozen margaritas!


Me and Rhett...why does he always wear his hats like that??

Sunday Rhett and I went and watched Enchanted!! GO SEE IT!!! It is so cute!! And funny!! After the movie we came home and decorated a little because we got more decorations to put in the front yard! YAY! I told Rhett we would get those decorative deer to put in the front yard the next time we got paid...so, BR got his deer!! Anywho...these pictures are mainly for my mom because I realize no one really cares about our Christmas decorations except perhaps our parents.

Christmas decorations!! OH YEAHHHH!


Up close of our deer and our Seasons Greetings sign.

Anywho, that's all from me!! I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!!

It's THAT time of year!

Ho Ho Ho!! It's almost Christmas time!!! Rhett and I were so excited that we went ahead and decoarted for Christmas!! We put our lights up outside and all our fun Christmas decor out inside!! I was so very excited to get our first Christmas tree ever!! Rhett was dead set on getting a real one so I gave in and said okay (even though I've always had a fake tree, that right there is compromise!). We decided to get an 8 footer because our real tree holder stand thing said it could hold trees up to 8 feet so we thought, why not go big? Yehhh, when we finally got our tree inside we realized just how big our little 8 footer was. I felt like the Griswalds (speaking of which I love National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation)!!! We couldn't put it where we originally wanted to because it touched the ceiling! Anywho, we made it work and decorated it and everything! Now we just have to water it every single day and we have to keep my little devil kitties out of it. I love Christmas time!!!

Our GINORMOUS Christmas tree!


BR putting up Christmas lights!

This weekend was a blast! Besides getting our Christmas tree we did alot of other fun stuff. Friday night was a playoff football game at Pace, so being married to Rhett, you know we had to go and watch that. Saturday night we played Bunco at Melissa and Nate's house! Now, we went not knowing how to play Bunco, but by the end of the night we were having so much fun and I ended up winning!!! YAYYYY! Rhett was sad because he didn't win anything, but I said "it's okay honey...cause you're married to a winner"!! Sunday, Rhett and I went to the Renaissance Fair over in Mobile. Go ahead and make fun!! We got to watch knights joust and we ate huge turkey legs (which ended up not being so yummy) and drank homeade rootbeer (yumm). I absolutely LOVE themed things, so of course I love going to different festivals and such around the area! Anywho, Thanksgiving's this week! YAY for that! Happy Thanksgiving week everyone!

PS. Kristi getting "elfed" was so cute and hilarious, so I did one as well!! I couldn't help myself! Soooo....wacth Rhett, my brother, Aubbie and myself get ELFED!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9533216280

Life is nice...

Because....

~My husband really is a sweet boy.

~Conversations with old friends makes my day.

~New friends are fun to get to know...and laugh with.

~Aubbie and Lulu really do love each other now!

~The weather is becoming oh so chilly.

~My brother can make me laugh so hard that I cry.

~I love being a wife.

~Christmas is just around the corner.

~I can set the AC to whatever temperature I want.

~My family is always close to my heart, even if they're hundreds of miles away.

~Dog walks are so blissfully relaxing.
~I'm okay knowing that I'll never be rich...as long as I always have Rhett.

~Baking cookies, cakes, and cupcakes is fun.

~Trick or Treaters will be here tomorrow night!

and

~I am finally happy with who I am.

I hate goodbyes!

Fall is definitely my favorite time of the year!! It's especially great when my mom, Charlie, and Jesse all come to visit!! My brother came in town the weekend of the 13th and stayed until the following Saturday. That whole week was spent just hanging out, catching up, and laughing...it went by way too fast. Wednesday night my entire family on my dad's side went to my Aunt Val's house for a yummy dinner to celebrate Jesse being in town. It's always nice to catch up with the family I don't see as often as I'd like.

That Thursday night Rhett, my brother, and I went to pick up my mom and Charlie at the airport! YAY! I can't even begin to tell you how happy it makes me to see my mom! I see her probably twice a year. She is so much fun to be around and I love her to death! So needless to say we were SO happy to see her and Charlie arrive on time (we thought there might be a delay because of all the crazy weather)!

Anywho, Friday morning we woke up bright and early and met my Aunt Val and Uncle Terry for some breakfast at IHOP. Yummmm. For lunch we went to Hemingways. More yummmm. I spent most of lunch at Hemingways laughing hysterically at Jesse!! He seriously can make me laugh like no other. Friday night we went to the Tate football game and had a great time cheering on Rhett as he coached from the sidelines. My mom and Charlie were surprised to see him yell as loud and as much as he does when he coaches. They didn't think he had it in him!!

Saturday we had to say good bye to Jesse because he had to go back to Mayport. I hate good byes. I miss my brother already!! =( The rest of Saturday was a shopping at Target day and a chill day at home relaxing. That is, until Saturday night! That night we went to the FAIR!! Yippee! I love love love the fair! We went to the Craig Morgan concert and then walked around, rode rides, played games, and of course ate food!! We were having so much fun that we stayed until closing!

Sunday, we went to Tailgators so Charlie could watch the Washington Redskins game. He hasn't missed a Redskins game in 30 years so of course we couldn't let him break his streak this weekend! Anywho, the Redskins won (barely) so everyone was happy! That night we went to the vampire movie 30 Days Of Night. It was very scary! I liked it! Going to bed that night was sad because I knew that my mom and Charlie were leaving early the next day. Have I mentioned how much I hate goodbyes? Rhett and I are going to visit them for a week around Christmas and I can't wait!!

They're here! YAYYY!


Outside the airport after picking up my marm and Charlie!


Everyone looking so awake at IHOP...and that's Charlie behind the menu!!


My mom and I at Hemingways.


Outside Hemingways


We had too much fun with the Pensacola Beach Ball....


Homegirl grabbing Rhett's butt...just kidding. That's what it looks like! I can't blame her though! =)


THE FAIR!!


At Tailgators supporting the Redskins!!


Devoted Redskins fans!

This weekend should be yet another fun weekend. Friday night is of course another football game and Saturday is Wesley's birthday dinner followed by Rhett and I going with our neighbor-friends Melissa and Nathan to Stage Fright at the Pensacola Little Theater! YIPPPEEE for Halloween! Everyone have a great weekend!!

Danielle and Len's Wedding Weekend Extravaganza!!

Well, this weekend was jammed packed full of fun! Danielle and Len got hitched! YAYY! Friday night was the start of the wedding weekend with the rehearsal at St. Michaels followed by a yummy dinner at Landrys. The soon-to-be married couple looked so happy! Saturday, Jo and I got ready and met Danielle and the other bridesmaids at The Crowne Plaza where Danielle was getting ready. Danielle of course looked absolutely gorgeous as a bride! Her dress was perfect for her! I absolutely loved the brown sash!! After everyone was ready we all took a limo to the church for pics and then the ceremony! The ceremony was beautiful! The flowers Danielle picked were perfect, and I just loved all the Fall colors. It was so emotional because both Len and Danielle cried (I just love that)! Danielle wiped Len's face with her hankerchief at one point during the ceremony....sooo cute! Anywho, After the ceremony it was time to par-tay! My Spayce was such a great place for the reception! And let me just say, Danielle's centerpieces were awesome! They had little volitiles hanging from some of the branches of each centerpiece! I was definitely loving the decorations! And then there was the food! Yum to the e, as Rhett would say! Of course Jo and I took advantage of the awesome music and danced the night away with the rest of the Bridal Party. Rhett got out on the dance floor a few times, but he preferred to watch me make a fool of myself from a distance. The whole night went smoothly and was just overall really beautiful, fun, and well put together! Danielle and Len have great taste. Their wedding was so classy, I loved it! I know they will have an amazing time on their honeymoon to New York City! Whoo hoo! Here are some pics from the weekend!

Taking a sip of champagne before Danielle put on her wedding dress!!


Me and my little Jo Jo!


Jo, Steph, and I in the Crowne Plaza bar!


On the way to the church in the limo!


The beautiful bride and I!!


Me, Jo, and the soon-to-be Mrs. Martini!!


The First Dance...awwww!


The beautiful centerpieces!!


Time for the toast!


Cake in the face time!!


Me and my hubby!


Rae and I!!

AND FINALLY....these pics are for you Rae and Wes!! I know you think I torture Aubbie with her little toys..sooo, here are some more fun pics!!

It's a stare down!!


She'll roll over for her hippo!


She almost got it!!


Okay okay, I'm not that mean...I let her have it!!
YAYYYY!