Happy Birthday Trip Planned! Dominican Republic Here We Come!

Flights booked, hotel booked....in 1.5 months I'll be hanging out on the beach in the Dominican Republic with Josh Macky.  Turning 30 there sounds so much better!  We settled on an all-inclusive place so we wouldn't have to worry about a thing.  Tripadvisor had lots of good things to say too!  I love that website, by the way.  (Thanks Kate!)

Here's a glimpse of the grounds...

Living with a Boy

I've learned many things, living with a boy.  Here are some FUNNY notables:

• When sweeping, instead of just dust bunnies, there is DIRT and a lot of it.  (see above)  By dirt I mean, soil, grass blades, and sometimes gravel.  It's unbelievable the difference. 
• The WASHING MACHINE AND DRYER are running constantly.  I don't get it.  Does he need more clothes?

There are some advantages too though - like someone there to take out the trash and pick up dead spiders.  :)

Fun Charleston Weekend!

Needless to say, I can plan a lot in 24 hours.  Saturday morning, Josh and I went to Charleston for a co-worker's wedding.  It was so cool and different.  Here are her fan programs - they have Mad Lib and Word Searches on the back.  Josh, why are you so red?  Whatever, you looked handsome in your khaki suit!

We also got to see Abby and Scott's new digs.  They are on the Ashley River.  Here is a few from their pool.  So awesome!  And Thanks to Scott for the ultra fancy brunch to celebrate our engagement... at Waffle House.  I kid, we actually needed Waffle House at that point.  Fun Weekend!!!  (Oh and I got in some more wedding dress shopping on Saturday!)

Busy, Busy, Sick!

Hey Everyone,
I haven't forgotten about you.  Between the Masters and work, I've been super busy.  On top of everything I've come down with "the crud".  I'm off to Charleston tomomorrow for a co-worker's wedding and a little more dress shopping.  More to come (with pics) ... PROMISE!  Stay Tuned....

Smoke on the Water 2011 BBQ and Bluegrass Festival

The 4th Annual Smoke on the Water was this past weekend - It was very eventful to say the least.  The MUSIC was amazing, the BBQ was so tasty, and the VOLUNTEERS did an excellent job.  I think this was the best year! 

 The Greased Pig Chase!!

Listening to the Bands...

Watching my future Mother-in-Law climb over fences!

Charleston Fashion Week - Bridal!

This past weekend was great!  Mama, Abbs, Mrs. Ann and I went to Charleston to watch the bridal portion of Charleston Fashion Week and try on a few dresses.  Althought I can't post pics of the dresses I tried on, here are some from the show.  That's us on the front row sipping on mimosas and bloody marys.  I'm so luck to have a great future mother-in-law.  I think she got in some good girl time too.  Ask us anything about necklines, fabric, and dress cuts!

Our Saturday on Lake Olmstead

Starts out with some gathering of live bait.  (see pic of Josh digging for worms in our back yards.)

Then we launch the boat out with Capers on board.  Note my new pink fishing pole ("spinner" for those that grew up fishing with Daddy).  Thanks Josh!

After 3 hours on the water without 1 bite, we gave up and made enchaladas for dinner.  :)  Good Times!

My Daddy

So, if you don''t know my daddy, you really are missing out.  Not only is his heart as big as it can be but his stories of his everyday life are knee-slappin' hilarious and just sweet.  They really capture who he is down to the core.  Here's the story he just told me a second ago...
He works down on a farm and he helps raise all these cows.  The're about to start seperating the calves from their mamas, castrate them, dehorn them and give them shots.  There are 345 calves so I hope this puts the workload in perspective.  He said there's a mama that wouldn't stand up and the owner just gave up on it.  Daddy said everyday he's been taking 5 gallons of feed and 5 gallons of water to this cow thinking that it's got to get better.  She's having a hard time feeding the calf because she can't stand so there's always a puddle of milk under her that the calf couldn't get to.  :(  Anyway, it seems as though this has been going on a while and she seems to be getting stronger because if he prods her she'll get up.  Yesterday he went down there and there was something he found behind her that he couldn't believe.  He said he found a rugged, deflated balloon like the kind they have at birthday parties and when he held it up, it read "i love you".  He took it home and when he was telling Lynne about it he almost started crying he said.  What are the odds?  Its this a sign from God or the cow?  :)  It doesn't get much sweeter than that.  I love you Daddy and I love your stories.
I will try to post some of my favorites from time to time.  They will instantly cheer you up.
Daddy's on the far right in this picture...

Perfect Weekend

Josh and I had the most perfect weekend...lots of playing in the yard, spray painting furniture, fishing in the lake (didn't catch a thing), Blake Shelton concert, running out the dogs, and a good meal on Sunday with the McRaes. Here are a few pics - and yes, Capers has had a bath and is white again.

Mark Your Calendars - April 28th, 2012

Great News! The church is booked and Josh and I are getting married on April 28th, 2012. Here is a pic of the church I grew up in and where the ceremony will be held and also an inspirational pic of what we can have the lake looking like later that night for the reception...fingers crossed yall!

Love Oak - My First Post!

Love Oak

It has many meanings but for a visual, all I have to do is look in the backyard. The past few days have been a whirlwind, however I'm happy to say Josh and I love this house and are slowly but surely making it a home. He surprised me with this swing so we can watch the ducks play in the afternoon. How Beautiful? Now, when are you going to come visit?