Thursday, February 14, 2013

Love is in the Air

Jackson and I have never really done the whole "Valentine's" thing.

We usually who can pick the funniest card out (I won this year), grab a bite to eat, and maybe catch a movie if there is something out we have been wanting to see.

This year was different since he is in CO and I'm in AL. I guess we could have planned a meal and had FaceTime with each other, but we decided to go to Mikata's for dinner last Friday while he was in town-- Mikata means fun, right?

I had given Jackson a card before he left and wanted him to open it then, but he refused. He likes to wait on the day of the holiday or special occasion. He's good about that. I would have already ripped it open and looked inside. (I like cards and gifts.)

To be honest, I was kind of sad he didn't have a card ready for me when he came home, but did not say anything because it's just Valentines day. He didn't miss my birthday or Christmas.

Then yesterday I was surprised at this arrival at my front door.


(Please ignore the fuzzy pictures, I snapped it with my Photo booth right quick)

TULIPS, my favorite flowers of all time. 
He does so good at surprising me.
Never a let down.

22 hours away, a few states up and over from me and he still manages to be the best Valentine ever!
I'm so happy he's my forever and ever amen Valentine.
Love you Jackson!
Happy Valentines Day to all you lovers out there. 
Life is good.

Monday, February 11, 2013

O.T.W. - Engagement Party

This past Saturday Jackson and I were lucky enough to share our engagement with friends and family at Chimney Cove in Wedowee, AL given by my bridesmaids.

It was so much fun and so perfect.
Jackson and I are truly blessed. 

Some of my bridesmaids and little flower girl.



Some of the guys.

Jackson loves the fire outside. 

We had music, great food, and awesome company to celebrate our engagement and wedding for June 29th. I loved every single bit of it.
I can not thank them enough for the beautiful venue and food.




Our Pretty "L" cake.



Cutting our cake!

We love Kyle.

Everything about this night was perfect. Everyone laughed, sang, cut a rug, and enjoyed being with old friends while celebrating our engagement. 

We hit karaoke with some old and new songs. We also showed out some of our dance moves-- good and bad. 

3 of my favorite guys.

Sissy (Matron) on the mic.

Cutting a rug with Lacey

It's Fancy time.

Then we took it back to Spice Girls.


I am so thankful and blessed to have so many people who love
and are happy for Jackson and I. They did such a wonderful
job with our party and we had so much fun!

Jackson and I love you all! 
Life is good!