Lost Friend....

I have be wanting to do this post for sometime, but just now getting around to it....

I have officially lost one of my oldest and best friendships.  

This person and I met in the 5th grade and were best friends up until last year.  We had so much history that I thought we would always be friends.  Growing up we went on vacations together, snuck out together, talked about boys together, went on double dates, took a college class together and even were in each others weddings! 

We started drifting apart in 2008, but we stayed connected, until everything feel apart shortly after my wedding in May of 2009, which was the last time I saw her. Nothing happened directly with the two of us, but there are/were some third party issues that caused our friendship to end. 

Over the last 6 or so months I have really had a desire to reconnect with this person. I was willing to forget all about the third party issues just to have her as a friend again. I feel like there is a gap in my life that she once filled. I have tried on several occasions to reconnect with this person.  I even tried to see if we could have lunch together as recently as two weeks ago. 

I have decided that I am done trying to reconnect.  I have done all I can do.  I wish her and her family the best and maybe one day we will speak again. 

My Latest Creation!

While in Canada I made a shower gift/center piece for my cousin 

and his future wife.

My Towel Cake

Ingredients:

2 Wash Cloths (Top)

2 Hand Towels (Middle)

2 Bath Towels (Bottom)

Then use your support to hold it all together. 

You will need something tall and straight to go in the middle to support it.

Simply fold the hand towels and bath towels in to thirds 

and roll them together. Do the same with the wash cloths 

except only fold them in half. 

Then I used a pizza pan as the base.

Then decorate to fit the event!

ENJOY!

More Examples and Instructions

Summer Vacation Part III!

On Wednesday July 21 we went to the Cincinnati Zoo.  It was fun, but we went on YMCA day care day.....there were unattended kids everywhere!!!  Here are just a few of my favorite pictures:

After the Zoo we headed to Louisville to have Dinner with Lee's Sister's Family:
Dede, Mike & Hannah

It was really great to see them and spend some time with them.

On the way home, I decide that I would go to Canada with my parents.  I got home at 12:30 am washed 2 really quick loads of clothes and we left my parents house at 3:30 am.  I had  a great time in Canada. I was able to see almost all my family.  And Sophie did really great in the car!

Summer Vacation Part II!

On Monday Jul 19 and Tuesday July 20 we went to Kings Island!  Lee and I are both roller-coaster junkies so we had an amazing time!!!

http://www.visitkingsisland.com/

As you walk in

waiting in line at Lee's Favorite Ride - Flight of Fear

Waiting in line at the Crypt - 

I hated this ride, yet we rode it like 4 times....

Summer Vacation Part I!

For our Summer Vacation Lee and I headed up to Cincinnati, Ohio.  

Sunday July 18 - 

We went to a Reds Baseball game!  It was really hot and we lost, but it was still a great time!

For Dinner that night we went to Pappadeaux

They had 10 pound lobsters!!

My drink that I am sure was only vodka and a chunk of watermelon. 

Us Dressed Up for Dinner

Sounds Game!

On June 27th, Lee and I went to the Nashville Sounds Game.  The Sounds were playing the Texas Round Rock Express.  We actually got to see them finish up the game from the night before then play another game.  The Sounds lost one and won one.  Our seats were right on the 3rd base line.  We sat there for a little while, but since so many balls get hit down the 3rd base line and it was so hot in the sun, we moved to behind home plate and into the shade.

 

Its Been Over a Month!!

I can't believe that it has been over a month since I blogged!  We have been so busy lately!  I guess the only reason I am finally blogging is because I am home sick till Monday with Strep Throat. 

Since I last blogged:

*Went to a Sounds Game

* Lee and I have both had birthdays

*We took our Summer Vacation to Cincinnati 

*I went to Canada with my Parents (& 4 dogs)

Redneck Father's Day 2010

Sunday was Father's Day.  Dad, Mom and I loaded up the dogs and headed to the lake....Sounds easy right??  WRONG! While putting the 3 dogs in the truck, Izzie jumped back out and decided to go for a 25 minute run.  When she finally couldn't run anymore (after mom and I chased her around every yard on their street) she stopped and let me get her leash and load her in the truck.  

Once we get to the lake and start to put in, the boat comes off the trailer....thank goodness there were some people to help dad get us situated. 

While waiting for Dennis to come up from Cookeville to meet us, Baxter decides he needs to go to shore....and take a 25 minute run too....and of course Izzie had to join in on the fun....I'm so glad I have a good dog. =)

Mom, Sophie, Dad & Izzie

Dennis Skiing

Sophie & I

Mom Skiing

Baxter Watching Mom Ski

My attempt to ski with a bruised foot and a charley horse. 



Our Redneck Father's Day Dinner:
Famous Dave's in the Lowe's parking lot. 

Dad, Sophie & Baxter after a long day at the lake. 

CMA Festival 2010

As I'm sure all of you know, last week was CMA Festival in Nashville.  I have live in Tennessee for almost 20 years and I have never been.  On Saturday night I went to the nightly concert with my parents and my bother. The show was great, but HOT! 

The line up for the night included: Randy Houser, Easton Corbin, Billy Currington, Zac Brown Band, Martina McBride & Rascal Flatts. 

Billy Currington

Zac Brown Band

Martina McBride

Rascel Flatts 

Fireworks to end the night

Vacation Bible School

I recently had the pleasure of working at the Hopewell Baptist Church 2010 Vacation Bible School. The theme was "Saddle Ridge Ranch."  I was with the 2 year old class.  We had a BLAST! We made all sorts of cool things including a stick horse for the kids.  On Thursday there was even a petting zoo!  On Friday it was family night.  The kids attempted to sing a couple of songs for their parents. It was so cute.  I took lots of pictures, but am not comfortable posting pictures of other peoples children.

Its Been So Long....

I feel like it has been forever since I blogged.  But I have been so busy!! Work has been crazy, but is about to get back to normal. I got my new phone and love it!!!  This week has been Vacation Bible School at Hopewell Baptist.  I am working in the 2 year old class, which has been so much fun. I am working Saturday, but will be going to Zac Brown Band that night!

Sophie's First Day at the Lake

On Sunday, Dad, Mom, Dennis & I loaded up the 3 dog, after Izzie decided to run through the woods, and head to Percy Priest Lake. This was the first Lake day of the year as well as Sophie's first time to the lake.  I bought her a life jacket this week and had her wear it some, but she wasn't impressed with it. 

Dad putting Sophie in the water

SHE LOVED IT!

Soaking up some rays after a nice swim!

Notice how she doesn't even care about the life jacket anymore. 

Baxter doesn't like the water very much. 

I'm In Love!

So recently Lee and I have been looking at new phones.  We looked at the Iphone and Blackberry.  We had decided on the Blackberry until the other day when I discovered the all NEW HTC EVO 4G. It doesn't come out until June 4th and due to our schedules, it won't be able to get if for a few days.  

But I CAN'T WAIT!!

WHAT A WEEKEND!!

This weekend was so busy for me!!

Saturday stated early with work!

But that night was all fun!!

I had the honor of joining some great ladies for our 

"Girls Dinner."

We went to our normal spot, CHILI'S

GIRLS DINNER

Me, Cassie, Jennifer & Brooke

SUNDAY

 Lee & I got up early and went to Crosspoint Church

I went there last week and really like it. Lee went this week with me and enjoyed it also.

I think we may have found our church home!

The series that started today was 

"People of the Second Chance"

Check out the website:

Crosspoint

Lee and I then had lunch at his grandmother's followed by grocery shopping (fun!)

We then did some MUCH needed yard work.  Lee was proud of me for weed eating!

Anniversary Date

On Sunday, Lee and I celebrated our First Anniversary by having dinner at Fulin's in Hendersonville, going to see Iron Man 2 then to top it off we had ice cream from Marble Slab.  We had such a great night!

SUSHI!!

American Dream Roll, Volcano Roll & Snow Cap Roll 

Lee showing off all his sugar!!



Iron Man 2 - GREAT MOVIE!!!

Us on a Sugar High!!