in LOVE

We just got back from our trip down to Atlanta to visit my family and to meet my new nephew, Gavin, and my new cousin, Sophia. I was absolutely Smit-ten! I never wanted to put Gavin down. Unfortunately, Ana said that I couldn't take him home. He is soooo beautiful. All he does is snuggle and purr. I can't believe mine were that little! He reminds me a lot of Ana. I didn't get a picture of Sophia. She just turned 3 months old, and she's a sweet little dolly. She's got intense blue eyes that take in everything! She wasn't too sure about me yet. I'll have to have some more one-on-one time to win her over. :)

Another highlight of the trip was catching up with my old friend and roomie, Michelle and her super cute two year old son. It was so fun, and just like old times.

This was really one of the best trips ever to see my Atlanta family. I got time to hang out with everyone. We played games and ate great food, and laughed and laughed. (I even got to talk Twilight with my super cool Aunt Stacey :) One particularly fun game I'd never played before is Monopoly Deal - a really fun card game. (I'll have to pick it up before Thanksgiving Tudors! :)

goodbye M.J.

I join the rest of the world in disbelief as the death of Michael Jackson sinks in. He was only 50. I remember when his album Dangerous came out, I was desperate to get it. My Aunt Christy bought it for me. I also remember how groundbreaking his videos for Bad, Thriller, Black and White, and Remember the Time were. I've always been amazed at Michael Jackson, the musician. He was truly an amazing musician, song writer, dancer and performer. I am so sorry for his downward spiral, but am grateful for the music he left behind. Some of my favorite songs include: Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Man in the Mirror, Scream, Earth Song and Come Together.

1940's

What Decade Fits Your Personality Best?
quiz on FB
You are the ultimate romantic at heart. You put a high priority on true love, patriotism, and dedication to honor and duty. Whether it be serving your country or serving your family, you have a very hard work-ethic balanced out by your whimsical, dreamy heart. You are willing to take risks, go where no one has gone before, and you have a sense of pride in everything you do. Just as you are in touch with your inner beauty, you also give just the right amount of focus on your outer beauty-- standing out with the latest fashions and getting in touch with your sensual side. Your sexiness is not scandalous but rather classy and poised. You are the envy of those around you because no matter how much tough work you have to do, you keep a smile and look good while doing it.

proud Aunt Christie

I have a brand new nephew! Gavin Michael was born this evening in Georgia, 8lbs, 6oz, 21" to my sister Ana and her husband, Mike. I absolutely cannot wait to hold this little guy. We're planning to head down south to see them on Sunday after church. Look how cute he is!!!

lifesaver

I was planning to post this song on our 10th anniversary in August, but I just can't wait until then. Every time I hear it, I think of you. You saved today for me, and that's so like you. You do things like this all the time. I can't imagine doing life with anyone else. I love you Jeremy!

Chasing Fireflies
Elusive dreams
This pre-life crisis, is killing me
A beautiful tragedy
Who i was wasn't me, yeah yeah

You make it easier to be
Easier to be me
It's hard to believe
You make it easy

Speaking silence
Words can break
It feels like we are falling awake
In a place, in a time of our own, yeah yeah

You make it easier to be
Easier to be me
It's hard to believe

It felt like the world
Fell from my feet
Gave up on myself
You didn't give up on me
Let myself go
You were still there
Like coming home
Coming up for air
Yeah Yeah

You make it easier to be
Easier to be me
It's hard to believe
You make it easy
Easier to be
To be me

Easier to Be - Lifehouse