Nights in Rodanthe

Brad, Mom, Doug and I went to see this movie tonight. I highly recommend it for a girl's night out. I thought it was a great movie with unexpected twists. Brad, however, almost hated the movie and was completely bored throughout. And I have now had my quarterly dose of popcorn. Thanks, Brad.

Also, our nephew Griffin had his 6th birthday party this afternoon at the Fun Factory. We all had a great time! I will post pictures as soon as I can!

This is for Emma

So I'm driving through a neighborhood, checking on some of our workers, when something catches my eye. I see this house. At first, I just see a funky design in the brick work. Then, as I look closer, I realize that the funky design was actually someone's name. Emma, to be exact. Someone actually thought it would be a good idea to write someone's name in brick on the front of a house. And I hope they plan on living there the rest of their lives. Who would want to buy a house with someone else's name written on it??

Big Mama's 80th Birthday

Today is my grandmother's 80th birthday! In honor of her birthday, all of us had dinner last night at Tokyo. It was delicious! I called Big Mama at 7:00am this morning and her phone was busy....I wasn't the first one to call! I came in THIRD this year. That's pitiful. For being 80 years old, Big Mama is very well! She still volunteers at the hospital weekly, eats lunch with Brad and I every Sunday after church, quilts and still manages to make it to WalMart almost every day! She is my favorite person on this earth! Anyway, here are some pictures from last night:

My favorite neice!

Reece and Griffin

One end of the table

Brad and I with Peyton smiling for the camera!

Brad and I

Reece already loves credit cards!

Big Mama was so embarrassed when they sang Happy Birthday to her!

Singing Happy Birthday!

Group picture

And while today is a happy day, it's also a sad one. Today would have been Carolyn Chandler's 22nd birthday. She worked with April and I at the office and was killed last year by a drunk driver. Actually, Monday the 13th will be the one year anniversary of the day she was killed. April and I are down in the dumps about that, so Monday will be worse of a day for us. Just goes to show you never know when you're gonna go!

On a family update, Brad has probably found a job! It isn't what we were initially thinking, but it just so happens that it's exactly what Brad wanted! He and Dad are looking into going into a partnership and opening up a Subway! It's still very much in the beginning-research stages, but we consider it an answered prayer!

And on another side note, did anyone watch Making the Band last night?!?! Aubrey out of the group? What?!??!? I can't wait for the season finale next week!

Television

Don't you just hate it when you secretly LOVE a show, but you can't talk about it with anyone because you are ashamed that you even watch it? I had lunch with a friend yesterday and we had this discussion. And as we were talking, we both realized that we BOTH watched a particular show, that we are both ashamed to watch. Are you ready for it???
There, I said it! I freaking love that show! And so does Brad! Isn't that horrible!?!?!? So along with The Secret Life, my other must-watch shows include:
Making the Band
The Island
Survivor
Grey's Anatomy
Desperate Housewives
The Hills
Dallas Cowboy's Cheerleaders: Making the Team

And I'm not ashamed to watch all of those, just the one's that come on MTV! There. I feel a lot better now. Oh, and though it doesn't come on anymore, I also used to watch A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila. Now doesn't that make you feel better about yourself? Have a marvelous day!

Where are my widgets?!?!?

So I'm revamping my site. Sorry if things look a little crazy for a while!

Halloween Costumes

I have been looking for a Halloween costume for Bella for the past few weeks. Mom found this old costume:




But we decided that instead of a princess, Bella would be a mermaid this year!

She looks so cute in it! As for me, I have two Halloween parties to attend and I think I've decided to be a pirate. I'm sure you'll love seeing THOSE pictures!

Julie's Shower

So last Sunday I threw my friend Julie a bridal shower. We had a crappy turn out, but a really fun time with the people that showed up! I also seriously cleaned my house...and even took pictures!

The master bathroom

The living room

Our bedroom

The kitchen

Food for the shower

My hard work!

Delicious cheesecake bites I made

My step-dad and Brad also completely re-did the flowerbed on Saturday. It's gorgeous!

As soon as Julie gets me the pictures, I will post more!

On a side note, while I was out on the job this morning, I saw this freakin huge spider!