Week Day Fun!

April has been SUPER busy-seriously the busiest time in our lives so far in 2013! This past week, we had lots of fun activities that happened. Typically, I don't go out and do anything fun on a school night-if you are a teacher then you understand. I'm exhausted by the end of the day. However, we had some super fun activities this week.

Tuesday night we went to the rebel road trip! We chatted with our fellow senatobian/favorite football coach and gave him our well wishes for the upcoming season! Already excited about this fall!  

If you know anything about the Brandon schools here- you will know that it is bulldog/maroon everywhere!! Seriously. I had to add some blue and red to our hallway by displaying this lovely schedule for all to see. I'm trying to teach my students some valuable life lessons. 

Speaking of school..here are my students participating in the Brandon Pay it Forward Day! Each student had a task card to do at least 3 kind things for another student, teacher, or staff member in our building. We all had a great time-I'm sure getting a little bit sad about letting them move on. This time of year is very bittersweet. I always hate saying goodbye to a sweet group of kiddos. 

We had a mid-week dinner date! Ginny (aka my twin!) and I showed up color coordinating. 

..and if you know Julie, you will know she wasn't happy about being left out of the picture. So here's for you Jules!! Paparazzi. 

Have a great week!! I can't believe MAY is almost here!!! 

Beach Bachelorette!

Last Friday, I took a personal day to head south for a little fun in the sun! We were thrilled to be celebrating our best friend's upcoming wedding! Fran and I have been best buds since freshman year of college-almost 8 years ago. CRAZY! I love this group of friends so much and I am so grateful for all the fun times we have together. This weekend was no exception :)

A little flashback just for giggles....

This is Fran and I at a rush party way back in the day! We were great friends from the start! We have many things in common including sharing the same love for cheerleading, pageants, weddings, and all things fancy and proper. 

And flash forward to today! 

Passing the crown to the next June bride. 

Here are some pictures from the weekend, Betsy Carol and Emily did such a great job planning everything. Our friend, Allie, was so gracious to let us stay in her gorgeous beach house! Everything was perfect. 

Look at that view! heavenly! 

My best bud and I enjoying the perfect weather! 

Mimosas to start the morning! 

Getting ready for a night out

Best friends! 

I love these girls!! 

Pretty girls! 

We hope you had a wondeful bachelorette Fran! We can't wait for June 22nd!!! Love you! 

Becca's Derby Day!

Two things I thought I would never do-Cheer for KD on derby day and have it be in Starkville! Oh, does God have a sense of humor?! haha. But I happily did both today to support baby becca in her last derby day! I had to make sure I documented the occasion:

Becca is on the far right. They did such a great job! 

I was so excited my sweet Taylor got to come with me and experience her first derby day! I tried to convince her all day that Ole Miss XO was better, not sure I was successful though:) 

  

..And KD wins! 

Congrats Bec! All the hard work paid off! 

Being at derby day made me very nostalgic of my derby days! This and charity bowl were always the highlight of spring events for me (always the cheerleader inside me!) 

Dukes of Derby Day-My first derby day back in 2006! Seems like forever ago, back when Julie and I were blonde (haha!!) 

Oh, to be in college again...

Easter 2013

I know I have said it many many time but Easter is my favorite holiday! Without this holiday, we would be nothing. We had the most wonderful worship service this morning at our church filled with beautiful music and a meaningful message! It was definitely the highlight of our holiday.

I have to admit I was nervous this would be a difficult holiday for us. This is the first time we haven't been able to be at home with all our family for a holiday. Being married to an accountant means you can't go anywhere the last weekend of a quarter! However thanks to some great visitors, we had a wonderful weekend! When you can't go home to your family, just have your family come to you:-) 

On Thursday, my mom, sister, and grandmother came to stay. We did lots of shopping and apartment hunting for my sister who will be moving here in May. 

Everyone was excited to see Aunt Becca! I was sad to see them leave Saturday morning, but it gave me time to get things ready for Easter lunch. Even though it would just be Jim and me, I wanted to do a special lunch. I decided to cook a turkey, hashbrown casserole, carrots, rolls, and a strawberry dessert. I think all went well. 

Early morning cooking. Complete with all the necessities-the Mrs. Hudson cookbook and my roasting pot. Two of my favorite items I received at my kitchen shower when I got married! 

What's Easter without a set dining room table?! Easter was my nana Joy's favorite holiday. We LOVED to decorate her dining room for lunch, so I get it honestly. I love that I get to use a lot of her stuff in my own home now. 

One of my precious students gave me this sweet McCarty bunny! It was perfect for my table. 

Here's the china once again! I could use this everyday. Cups and saucers are one of my favorites-so dainty! 

Is there anything more beautiful than gold rimmed china and flatware. 

Easter has Peters and McCarty written all over it! 

All ready for worship! 

A little easter photo shoot with our Annie. 

Jim's parents came into town this evening so we have had a fun filled day! It has been such a blessing to stop and remember the sacrifice that was made for us. I hope you and your family had a great holiday!

He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. 

Matthew 28:6

Spring Break Part 2

The last part of my spring break was spent in tobie town. It was such a nice visit with my family, and I loved seeing familiar faces:) I was able to do lots of shopping at my favorite local stores as well which is always a treat!!

Thursday night I met up with these special girls! We had a great dinner at Windy City in Hernando. We don't get to see each other as much as we used to so I was very excited! I miss having all my friends live close by SOO much. Looking forward to a beach trip with them soon:-) 

Annie LOVES to be at NeNe and PoePoe's house. This is her favorite spot (on my parent's sunporch.) She loves to watch the golfers! 

Friday night, we met up with our family friends,The Woods, for dinner at the Boiling Point. This is a picture of all the girls with Marshal! He's a ladies man. 

It was a great spring break. I feel well rested and ready to greet my sweet 4th graders in the morning! (not to mention, Easter is next week! ha) 

Spring Break Part 1

We have begun spring break-finally!! I thought this week would never come. Come Saturday, I'll be ready to head back to work. However, right now I'm thoroughly enjoying my time off. This break started off with lots of BABY fun!

Last week, we were finally able to share the news that Jim and I are going to have a niece or nephew! Lauren and Josh are expecting their first baby to arrive in September. We are so thrilled for them and can't wait to be apart of this special time. They told us the news back in January, but we were sworn to secrecy until March. They made such a cute surpise of the announcement. They wrapped up a late gift for Mrs. Pam to open that was supposedly from the Ireland trip back in November.

Not quite a gift from Ireland, but so much better! Josh videotaped the announcement, but (because I know you are reading this) he better not share it anywhere! I sound ridiculous. 

NEXT- On Friday, We welcomed the Woodward babies into the world. Praise the Lord for a healthy delivery! 

Charlie and Lawson-Sweet baby boys. 

We couldn't wait to visit with our favorite mom! 

She looked beautiful and we were so proud of her! Can't wait for those precious babies to come home soon. 

Other than all that exciting news, I have spent the past couple of days doing things around the house. Organizing my closet, cleaning my house and baseboards, and other fun stuff! Today, we had our new couch delivered: 

Yay no more microfiber! I'm excited to have a plush couch with lots of pillows (don't worry-I'm getting those awful brown pillows that came with the couch covered soon!) 

Tomorrow, Jim will be headed out of town for a business trip and I bet you can guess where I will be headed. North to Senatobia! It will be nice to spend some time with my parents and grandmother (Becca is frolicking around Disney.) I'm also looking forward to seeing some of my girlfriends! 

Today, I'm off to buy some make-up and see a movie! Happy Spring BREAK! 

Baby Becca turns 20!

We traveled to Starkville (yes I went to starkville-can you believe it?) only to celebrate baby Becca's big 2-0! It's hard for me to believe that she is only one year away from being 21. Scary thought!! I guess since I am 6 years older, I have always treated her like I was her second momma. We have always joked that I am a lot stricter than our Mom. Maybe I will lighten up someday when I have my own:) Some pictures from Becca's birthday dinner:

Becca and Meme 

Dad and Becca

Jim and I at dinner

Mom and Bec 

Group picture-Poor Meme's eyes are closed!

Happy Birthday Becca! We are so excited you are moving aways from "that place" to Jackson for nursing school :-)