Too HOT!

WOW! What is with the weather? It felt really good all week and then of course on the weekend when you can actually enjoy it, it is so hot! Riley and I had tickets to the game and I don't know what I was thinking because I wore a black dress. I thought I was doing good by wearing a dress and not jeans, but black was not the best color I could have chosen! We were right in the sun!! I couldn't take it and so we left at half time. We weren't the only ones leaving because of the heat though...we overheard a lot of people talking about it as we were walking out. Riley wasn't much on staying the whole time either since it wasn't the best game. So we just met up with our friends and continued to watch the game in where there was an aircondioner! Roll Tide! Thanks for another win (even though it wasnt the best they have ever played!)

Joining the Church

Last Sunday I officially joined the church where I started going when Riley and I started dating. This is also where we got married (Tuscaloosa First United Methodist). Riley was already a member and his parents attend there. I really like it there and I love the preacher! Mom and Dad were able to come visit and go to lunch after. Unfortunately, Riley's mom had been in the hospital with some complications with her liver, so we headed up to UAB to visit her that afternoon.

Kitten anyone??

Riley and I have a cat that we mainly have around to catch rodents (I know, I know that sounds bad!) We do pet it and its a very pretty cat, but that is its main purpose. We didn't get it as a pet. Well, now we are just loaded well joy because we have 5 kittens!! I say that with sarcasm, but I have really caught myself liking them a little. I have been taking pictures of them and wanting to play with them a lot. HOWEVER, I do not want FIVE kittens EVER!!! haha. They are the prettiest little kittens though with pretty blue eyes!! If anyone is interested...just let me know! :)

Roll Tide!!

I am so glad when this time of year rolls around each year. The weather gets cooler, the leaves changes into beautiful colors and of course we can't leave out Alabama football!! Each home game we set up a tailgate even if we aren't planning on going to the game. It is so nice to get everyone together and we always have lots of food to eat and good company! This is something that one day I hope my children will also enjoy doing as well (given that I hope that they too are Alabama fans!)

Ashley and I

Drew & Riley

WesleyFrances Ann and I

Congratulations Becca & Zach!!

Friday, Riley and I took off work and headed to Dahlonega GA, for Becca and Zach's wedding. It was such a great weekend! Dahlonega is such a cute little town. ( I love places like that!) They got married in a small Catholic church right in town and then the reception was at a beautiful vineyard about 5-10 minutes away. She was such a beautiful bride. I had a wonderful time and I am glad I was able to be a part of it! I feel like the Phillips family has become part of my family the past few months because I have spent so much time with them with the two weddings! I am really going to miss them! It is so funny to me how two of my best friends from college (Kimberly and Becca) ended up marrying guys (brothers at that) from my hometown. What a small world! Congratulations again Becs & Zach we wish you the best!

After rehearsal dinner

Cutest glasses she made all us for mimosas

My new buddy, Ian

The first dance

Father/Daughter

Mother/Son

The bride and myself after a lot of dancing!

Roll Tide Ian!

Can you tell they danced a little??

On the charter bus taking us back to the hotel

Cyndee's bachelorette weekend

Labor day weekend I headed down to Destin for my friend Cyndee Grey's bachelorette/lingerie party. Kimberly and I were the hostesses of this one. Luckily we dodged Gustav and had a great weekend! Cyndee had a "tiki" theme for her party. I love the themes, I think they are so cute!

The bachelorette and myself in Baytowne

Kimberly, Cyn, & MeYou have no choice when you are a bachelorette! :) A little fun in the sun

A few appitizers before dinner

Putting on the veil and sash that has been handed down through all of us starting with myselfGetting ready to open presents :)

Becca's bachelorette

I am a little behind on my post but I have been quite busy for the past three weekends. I will try to catch up. The weekend of August 22, we went down to Gulf Shores for Becca's bachelorette weekend. We had a great time even though Fay was there. We didn't get to play on the beach, but we did get to relax and have some great girl time together! Each of us have had a "theme" for our parties and Becca's was a Mexican theme the second night. That might explain some of the pictures!