Happy Birthday Meme!

Today, We celebrated our grandmother, Meme, with a birthday brunch at my home. It was such a beautiful day, and we had a lovely time! 

The "cooks" table in the kitchen. I love using my Mackenzie Childs, one of my most favorite tabletop designs!

Meme's "78th" Birthday cake made by Sharon Hudson! 

Dining Room Table 

Menu- BLT Salad with Remoulade dressing (MS Magazine Feb. issue) Poppy seed chicken, hash brown casserole, green beans (the best are made by my MIL), and Italian Creme Cake. 

The Birthday Girl's place setting! 

Someone got lots of happies! 

This was the point in the party that Becca starting taking candids, obviously! 

I loved having these ladies in my home today! 

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You! 

Meme gets her very own "barefoot" sweater, so stylish!!! 

Tickled Pink! 

This is Meme with her sister-in-laws, Aunt Brenda and Aunt Ann 

Meme and her buddies! 

I was so thankful for my mother and mother-in-law who helped me cook for the big day! I couldn't have done it without them-And to baby becca who helped me set up and can iron a mean tablecloth! (good to know for future reference, hehe Bec) 

We are thrilled to be able to celebrate Meme and another wonderful birthday! 

In January

What a lovely start to a new year! We welcomed 2015 in Atlanta while trying to cheer on the rebels to a bowl victory-which did not turn out so well in our favor. We did, however, enjoy our time there and finishing out another great football season. After returning home, we settled back into the routine of school, home chores, and everyday fun. Normally, I am not a winter "cold weather" person and therefore tend to dread this time of year. This January has been quite the opposite (despite the 8 degree mornings) and we have thoroughly enjoyed our month thus far!

Peach bowl-before the awful disaster of a game. We still love our Rebels and hope for a better 2015 start! 

New Years Eve Dinner in Atlanta 

WELCOME BACK, DOWNTON! One of my most anticipated shows returned the first sunday in January and I was THRILLED! An exciting occasion such as this deserved fresh tulips. (BTW- Kroger Hernando marks down their fresh flowers on Friday which also happens to be my grocery day-It's lovely) 

This has been a typical occurrence so far this month: A glass of merlot, journal, bible study, and currently reading book: The Best Yes, which I highly recommend. This is also accompanied by The Bachelor on Monday evenings. 

Ginny and Brandon came in to town! We LOVE when our favorite friend comes home for a visit, so we decided to have dinner at the Steakhouse. 

A little pre-birthday party prep has begun. Next saturday I am hosting my grandmother's 78th birthday party. Some family and her closest friends will be coming to my house for lunch-more to come!