Saturday, August 31, 2013

Change yet again..

Well I was in Denver and settled for a little over a month - living the married life - until I found out I was going to be able to begin Grad School this Fall at UWG.

..Week before school started I was packing up, figuring out this and that, and trying to come to terms with being separated from Jackson YET again. Bummer.

We haven't been in the same place at the same time. Ever. Our entire relationship has been me here and him there, and me there and him here. So in a way we are "prepared" for something like this. Unexpected. Unlike most. Never enjoyable. Great supporters I have to say.

I'm living at home with my lovely roommates again (my parents), Clay, and baby Buddy. I know they're thrilled.. While Jackson is staying in Denver finishing up the job he's on. We're hoping he heads south for the next job he goes too. Fingers crossed.

I started the MAT Special Education program this past Monday. Something different. So far.. it's been somewhat difficult, but I'm trying to stay ahead of the game and figure all these online things they are throwing at me.

*Quick Rewind:

I cut my hair. OFF.

I also like representing my fab tank. Thanks sissy.

 3 little birds salon in Denver. Fits CO.
Ashley, the girl who did my hair, was a free spirit with positive vibes.
She was interesting and very nice.
Denver for sure...

Jackson turns 29.


Snooze for birthday breakfast.

He wanted to golf for his birthday.


Visited the beautiful National Park in Colorado


He posed while I hung out the sunroof and took pictures.

One of my best friends, Jessica, got engaged to her high school sweetheart.
June 14th in Lagrange, GA will be fabulous. 


Of course I will wear the fabulous bridesmaids dress you picked!


She caught the bouquet.. now she's engaged!

We never leave each other without a good hug, bar crying, or a damn good time.

Coors Brewery Tour.




Jackson's birthday gift: Kris Kristofferson concert at Red Rocks.





Reunited with my baby Buddy.




Received my golf clubs Jackson ordered me.
He says its my birthday gift.. we will see


And I think thats about it..... Short version.
Now to get my husband back south.

He will be here in two short weeks for my birthday weekend!
I get what I can take. 

Time to get grad school done and live the married life with my favorite fellow.

Life is always good. 

Friday, July 19, 2013

Became Mrs. and Moved

Well June 29th has come and gone .. BOY! It was fun.
It went by so quickly.

I had such a wonderful wedding day. Everyone was so involved and loving while everything pulled together just right. I could not have visioned it any better.

I cannot wait to see all my wedding pictures, but if you want to see a snippet of some of the events throughout the day you can go to Hillary's blog : Je Vois Photography .. She did an amazing job!

Jackson and I are truly blessed with such awesome family and friends.

During the rehearsal dinner stories were told and happy tears were shed. We felt the love for sure. Perfect memory. I think I cried more in front of people than I ever have.. went straight to the heart.

Love the people we are surrounded by.

Little view of some pictures I got along the way and stole:












Denver Life So Far:


Jackson and I have tried some restaurants, explored Cherry Creek, and tomorrow we are actually heading to Cheyenne to see my man Alan Jackson in concert.



Jackson's wedding gift to me was a "honey pot" (because I call him pooh and I'm his honeypot) and inside it were 2 AJ tickets just for us. He knows me so well.

I also got a beautiful bracelet with my new initials on it. My hubs is tha bomb.




Jack also sold his monster truck yesterday so we celebrated with some drinks. New Chapter.



BYE! 


It hasn't been a walk down easy street being 22 hours away from my family and friends. At all.  But Jackson has definitely handled it well with me and my "minor" breakdowns from being homesick.

Life is Good livin' the Married Life!
Now get me back to the SOUTH next stop .. FINGERS CROSSED and Prayers sent.



Monday, June 17, 2013

Buddy

On the Instagram world some people post a #mancrushmonday. 

Well, in the past I've posted Jackson because he will always be my man crush.

Today is a different story. I have another #mancrushmonday and boy is he C. U. T. E. 

Ready for my close up at the wedding, ma. 

This baby and I are going on 6 years and I've loved every bit of him being my dog.
When I say love.. L-O-V-E

People say I'm obsessed. 
I say I just love my dog. Is that a crime?
Sue me. 
He can be better than humans most
of the time. 

Dog lover. I can't help it.

I haven't really discussed the "M" word because it's 
happening in about two weeks, 
but I'm not only leaving my family and friends behind
I have to leave him too! 
It's going to be tough and sad.

I'll cry all next week probably. 


He will be my baby .. well until Jackson 
and I have babies
Then he will be a big brother.

Moving away from my mama, daddy, ryan, clay, jessica,
and my grandparents is 
going to be REAL hard and leaving him will
make it even harder!

I'll make it though. 
My husband will take good care of me. 
And they BETTER come visit. 

THEY know who they are:







Life is good!
love your family and dog.

Getting hitched next weekend y'all.


Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Cupcakes and Cocktails

Saturday night I had such a fun shower with some of my closest friends.

We had delicious cupcakes and fabulous cocktails.

All thanks to my 3 hostesses Jessica, Caitlin, and Hannah!

They were wonderful hostesses 



Everything was so great and I loved seeing everyone .. Now we are just waiting for the big wedding DAY! AHH. It's all coming and going so fast.

We finally got the toaster (the one thing Jackson picked out).
Thanks Jessica!

Few of my favorite girls.

My mama! 

Cupcakes and Cocktails was such a fun idea for my friends and I!
Life if GOOD!

MD weekend 2013

Friday this cute guy rolled into town.

He was ready to get to AC.

Before we headed back to Bama we had to stop and get some of Jackson's favorite Mexican food and a drink.

Here's my fun drink to kick off MD weekend.

After we got back we dropped by Jackson's friend D.J. for a late night cruise on the boat.

True lovin' right there.

So fun to catch up with friends for a little while before we headed down to Raintree.

Fast Forward to Sunday (Saturday I had a bridal shower and Jackson went to see his Mimi)

My favorite couple. I love these crazy birds.

Here he is... 


MD is never a let down.
Always a good time... too good of a time for some.
You know who you are.

Everything was so great! Friends, family, and beautiful weather!
Now 32 days till we say I DO! WAHHOOOO!






Monday, May 20, 2013

Wedding Update

I finally got caught up on my wedding blog and it's still not great, but heck I can't handle one blog much less 2.

Its nothing fancy, but if you like to see a picture or two of me and Jackson, read up on the locations, or see the registries to buy us a fancy or as Jackson would say "high dollar" gift that's dandy too.


Wedding planning is fun, but it can have its moments. I've had some meltdowns along the way, but I wouldn't trade it for anything! I can't wait to marry Jackson.

I've been staring at envelopes for the past two weeks, sticking stamps, embossing away and sealing them up to be sent out. I've gotten most to the post office, but there is still some more I need to get done.  QUICK.

It's almost June so I'm on the ball now. Crazy how fast time has flown by.. I can't get over it.

In case some of you missed us being famous in a small town here we are:

We're in love guys.

I get to see this handsome fellow Friday.
Excited in an understatement.
He's cute, huh?

Also, today is my awesome dads BIRTHDAY so I
 would love to give a shout out to my old man!
I love you daddy!

I've been a Daddy's girl since day 1.





Here's to another "50 something" years! 
LIFE IS GOOD.