Monday

So, it's back to work today, after a MUCH deserved long weekend. Auburn was a ton of fun and I am so happy that I went. I met a lot of great people that were just the most welcoming and sweetest. I even met some Tri Delt's that were just so sweet and fun! It was a very tough loss, but it was still a good game. We looked good in the first half, but that's why football is played in two halves. We sat in the student section, which was so exciting. All of the Auburn fans around us, minus the guy sitting directly behind me, were so nice and fun! Bo Jackson was even there, excepting an award- which was really, really cool! Another highlight was the eagle flying around the stadium and the 2 jets after the anthem- I get chills just thinking about it!

Jordan Hare Stadium before the game

All of the Auburn cheers and traditions were so much fun! After every win, the students toilet paper Toomber's Corner- which they aloud me to partake in! It looked like it just got done snowing! And let me tell you about Cheeburger Cheeburger- AMAZING! All in all, it was a very fun trip! I hope to make it back there some day! And I still say, Go Dawgs!

I'm excited to finally get to relax for the next couple of days. Ali arrives today and Julie on Saturday so it will be a full weekend for sure :)

The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry

This weekend I will be visiting the great campus of Auburn University. This weekend the "Deep South's Oldest Rivalry" will be taking place. This game began in 1892 in Piedmont Park in Atlanta. This game was also the beginning of Auburn's War Eagle cheer originated. Pretty cool huh? I attend Auburn/Georgia a few years ago in Athens (the Black Out game) and Auburn fans were the nicest people. They invited us to tailgate with them and they fed us the most amazing food; so I am excited to get to go to the game at Auburn. Auburn does lead the series 53-52-8. This year should be an interesting game with Georgia playing they have this year and then Cam Newton playing for Auburn. He is a beast to say the least, so I am excited to see him play in person.

I am taking Friday off, so tomorrow is my Friday. I will be traveling after my doctor's appointment tomorrow evening. Please pray for a safe trip for me.

In other news, Bush's autobiography hit the shelves yesterday. This means that he has been making appearances all over the news networks. I admire this man so much and can't wait to read his book. He is such a caring person and he has a faith in God, which is very important. Last night he was on Oprah, and he made me laugh, especially when talking about how much he aged during his presidency. He also is very classy stating that President Obama already has so many critics, and he is not going to be one of them.

Anywho, happy Wednesday! I hope that everyone has a great day! Go Dawgs!

GA/ FL and more

Today, I feel like being totally random....prepare yourself!

This past weekend was amazing- except for the loss! It was such a fun game- besides the outcome. GA fought very hard for the win, but came up short. Ansley came in town for the game and let me just say how much I miss her! She is so fun! Amanda and her boo, Michael came to the game with us as well. The seats were perfect! We were only 4 rows from the field on the GA side :) Daddy did a good job on those :) Here are a few pictures from the game. P.S. Mute Michael is a Gator

After the Gators scored to break the first tie we had with them

Before the game, when Michael wasn't so mute haha

This past weekend and week have been insane as well. My Grandmother was taken to the hospital. She is now at a rehab facility here, but still. Please remember to pray for her.

Next weekend I will be headed to Auburn, Alabama for the Georgia/Auburn game! I am so excited to get to attend this fabulous event once again! I have never been to Auburn, but have only heard good things about the city. Cam Newton will be there- and I am pumped to get to see him play in person! Auburn fans are always so fun and nice :)

Today is Friday! All I have to say is FINALLY! I stopped into Starbucks this morning, and they have now started serving the red cups! I absolutely LOVE when they start with them! It gets me in the cold weather mood! It's 65 here in the Sunshine state!

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Remember to make today beautiful and fabulous!! Oh and I almost forgot, GO DAWGS!

Thoughts on Tuesday

This afternoon Shelley has a "Seasonal Shower" out in OP but before the day slips away from me and its time to leave work for that- I will post some questions that I saw on a friend's blog....

1. If you could be best buds with a celeb, who would it be?
- Taylor Swift...I think. She seems so sweet, caring, and fun!

2. Are you a night owl or an early riser?
- During the work week, I am forced to be an early riser. During college, I was def a night owl

3. If you could have any super power, which would you choose?
- Umm not too sure about this one. Maybe like GoGoGadget and not have to get up to turn on and off a light ha.

4. What is your most embarrassing moment:?
- This is tough, since I have had so many. But the one that sticks out in my head at this moment, is one year at FBC, I got sent a letter and had to say my true feelings about Casey McDonald in order to receive the letter. I mean, in front of all of camp and his fam. How embarrassing!

5. What is one thing you REALLY want for Christmas?
- WOW. Hmm.....a David Yurman! I have always wanted a David Yurman ring!

6. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?
- Europe. I would travel throughout Europe and visit all the places that I have seen pics of and take some of my own!

7. Tea or Coffee?
- Sweet tea and a Vanilla Latte...why not have both?!?

8. Describe yourself in 3 words.
- Caring, southern, and faithful

9. What is your favorite item (clothing, shoes, purses) in your closet?
- Today, I would have to say my boots. I wore them for the first time on Saturday, and I LOVED them. Also, my vintage Chanel purse....such a classic!

10. Are you supersticious?
- During sporting events, yes. Otherwise, no.

11. Do you recycle?
- The majority of the time, yes.

12. What website do you visit daily?
- The WashPo and the NY Times.

13. Right or left handed?
- Right

14. What is a goal you would like to (or have) achieve this year?
- Lose around 10 pounds..ha.

15. Do you have any nicknames?
- Ummm none that I want to mention ha

16. What is your fav season?
- Fall...duh!!!

Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

Busy as a bee....

So, this weekend was the start to a very busy 2 weeks for me....

.....We had a wedding shower at church for Shelley on Saturday (HUGE success)
.....After the shower, Katie, Shelley and I went through all of her things, returned duplicates and purchased some necessities off of her registries. She is leaving next Monday for North Carolina :(
.....Have to find some time to get my dress pressed and my nails done and eyebrows done
.....We have another shower on Tuesday night for her....fun!
.....The rehearsal and luncheon on Saturday morning
.....Wedding after church on Sunday
.....Ansley is coming in town next week for Ga/Fl
.....then the madness begins for my fav weekend of the year!

Looking at the list, it doesn't look too busy, but let me tell ya, it just seems that there is one thing after another....which I totally enjoy!

I can't wait for the wedding and to see Shelley! AHH...just can't wait!

Happy Monday everyone!

Thoughts on a Tuesday

How I love the fall.....

"Growing up Southern is a privilege, really. It's more than where you're born, it's an idea and state of mind that seems imparted at birth. It's more than loving fried chicken, sweet tea, football, and country music. it's being hospitable, devoted to front porches, magnolias, moon pies and coca-cola... and each other. We don't become Southern - we're born that way."

" A southern girl is a girl who knows full and well that she can open a door for herself but prefers for the gentleman to do it because it demonstrates a sense of respect. After all, every girl wants to be treated like a princess. We know how to make sweet tea and grits while telling you everything about any football team in the SEC. We pick our battles and fight with the heart of a pit bull while still maintaining grace and elegance. Our mystique is that of a soft-spoken, mild-mannered southern bell who could direct an army, loves her momma and will always be daddy's little girl."

"Southern girls are God's gift to the entire male population. There is absolutely no woman finer than one raised below the Mason-Dixon line. And once you go southern, may the good Lord help you, you never go back."
- Kenny Chesney

Today, I will chose to make today better than yesterday!

In the words of Sara Bareilles....

"You've got opinions,
we're all entitled to them,
but I never asked...

Who cares if you disagree? You are not me,
Who made you king of anything
So, you dare tell me who to be
Who died and made you king of anything?

I'm not the one who's lost
With no direction, oh
But you'll never see"

Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone has a great day!! :) Oh and the candle wax came out of all of my clothes...I took a paper bag and put it in between my clothes and an iron and the wax came right out! Thanks Andrea for the great idea!!

Oh Mondays

So, it has again been a while since my last post. Today has been one of those days that I wish I didn't get out of bed. I knew when I was getting ready today that I should have just gotten right back on bed instead of getting dressed and going to work. Well, I had this bright idea that since my office stunk (I mean literally- it stinks) that I was going to bring in a candle (sweet pea scent- smells wonderful....I wanted the fall/cinnamon scent but I can't have that one at work) and light it and make it smell soo much better. Well, it worked. So around lunch time, after burning it since about 7:45ish this morning I blew it out. I went to pick it up to move it, and I guess that molten hot candle wax was still liquid. And it spilled ALL OVER my clothes. My new RED polo shirt....ruined. My fav Gap Jeans....thats right RUINED. Today has just not been my day. At. ALL.

Anyway, the Braves are disappointing me...but hopefully we can pull out 2 wins in a row this week. I mean, we have to. Come on Bravos, its Bobby, Chipper, and Billy's last season...we have to win.

The wonderful Georgia Bulldogs won on Saturday which made me smile! Finally, some wins in that column.

So, now to the biggest and BEST news of all. My best friend Kelly LeAnn McKinney is ENGAGED!!!!!!! I am beyond excited for her and I can't wait for the celebrations to come. Joey, her soon to be hubs, did such a fabulous job and I couldn't be more happier for them! I have been holding this secret from her for MONTHS and I don't keep ANYTHING from her- let me tell you it was very difficult. This morning Joey sent me the following text message:

"Hey Jayme, I just want to say thank you for who you are and how great of friend you are to Kelly. I love everything about her and you are apart of that. You have been there from the start and I plan on you being there for a long long time."

Let me just say that this made me BALL. He is such a sweetheart and I am so thankful that Kelly has found such a special person.

On that note, my friend Shelley's wedding has been moved up to October 24th from December 4th. Her soon to be hubs is going to be deployed on December 1stish and as Shel would say, "I can't have a wedding without him there, now can I?" She has been such a great sport through all of this and is going to be a magnificent bride. I can't wait to stand next to her on her wedding day....that is if I beat all the odds and bets that I make it down the aisle without tripping in those heels :)

So, here is the to the rest of Monday....thankfully you will be gone in a few hours! Hope everyone has had a more fabulous day than mine has turned out to be.

GO BRAVES!!

WooHoo Fall!

This weekend was the start of my fav time of year- FALL!!!! If you know me, then you know how much I truely adore the fall! The weather, the clothes, and lets not forget the FOOTBALL! Saturday was the start of the most wonderful time of the year- college football season. If you are looking for me through these next few months, you will prob find me in front of a tv watching some game. This weekend my dear friend Amanda took me to the Samford/FSU game in Tally. We had so much fun!

This is during the half- this isn't the best pic but the only one where you can't see sweat dripping off of our faces! But lets not forget to mention the best team- University of Georgia! They won and their new freshman quarterback looked so comfortable out there! The really test comes this upcoming weekend with South Carolina- that should be a tough one!

GOOOOO DAWGS!!!!!!!

I hope everyone had a fantastic Labor Day! Have a great Tuesday...Cheers :)

Blessings

So, as I was eating dinner in a restaurant the other evening, a young fellow walked in. I smiled at him, like I usually do when I look at people, and then noticed that he had trouble walking. He was handicapped. Throughout my days, I love to people watch. When I see folks with problems I always get really upset and sad. Let's all take some time today to think and be thankful for all the blessings in our lives. This world is full of such selfish and self-centered people. If everyone were just a little more caring and loving, we may make this ole world just a little better.

On another note, my trip to Texas was awesome! Joey and I left so early in the morning but we stayed on schedule! We went to Cafe Du Monde in NOLA which was amazing, then to the Astros- Mets game...which was fabulous! The Mets ended up losing but its ok, David Wright played well! We ended up going to Austin on Thursday night (really Friday morning really early) and surprising Kelly! I had so much fun and can't wait to travel back to visit! Pictures to come!

Today is one of my girl's, Miss Sophia's, 5th birthday. Little Miss Leah's birthday was last Wednesday and Will (one of my little boys) big day was the 19th of August. I forgot to mention them but Happy birthday to all of my little ones. I love them all :) Another birthday that I forgot to mention was to my dear friend Kelli; her birthday was last week. I love her and I hope she had a fabulous day! I am actually going to lunch with her this afternoon- so I am excited to see her!

Have a great Wednesday everyone! Cheers :)

Thoughts on Tuesday

So, here are a few of my thoughts for the day...

.....its sad when you and your old friends grow apart- especially when you used to be so close- and they ignore your phone calls

.....when all you want to do is go home- the days seem to grow longer

.....how much I really look up to one of my friends for being so selfless, that she donated a kidney to someone that she knew who needed it- I wish I could be as giving as her

.....when you want something to happen- it most of time, doesn't happen

.....I can't wait to see David Wright on Thursday!

.....I feel guilty for going to Texas- leaving my Mom and Dad behind for a few days

.....I really love the summer, but I really, really can't wait till Fall!

Those are just a few of my thoughts today. Have a fantastic rest of your day! Cheers y'all!