We had some friends from Nashville visit for the weekend. Friday night, Jenny, Owen, and Betsy arrived in time to pick up the St. Jude packets and to eat dinner at The Happy Mexican. Picking up the packets was quite an experience. Why were there Belly Dancers?? I found that very odd, and it was very funny. After dinner, I went to the airport to pick up Craig. I was glad he canceled an interview, so he could be in town for all the fun. We went to Meaghan and Brandon's to hang out for a little while, and when we arrived Emily and Ryan had made it to town too.
Saturday morning started early. All the girls and Ryan participated in the 5k. Owen and Brandon ran the Half Marathon. It was a cold morning, but we had so much fun!! We went to Memphis Pizza Cafe for lunch and to Muddy's for cupcakes. Then, we went back to the apartments to crash...that is everyone but myself. I watched the SEC Championship and was so proud of my team for dominating the game!! I was confident that we could beat Florida, and I believe we played the best game of our season. Now, I can't wait for the BCS Championship. There will be a lot of trash talking in our house until the game.
Saturday night we had a Tacky Christmas Sweater Party. We were not brave enough to go out in public, so everyone came over to our apartment for dinner, games, and Dirty Santa. The pictures will speak for the evening! We had so much fun hanging out with friends from college, and we are so thankful they came to visit.
From our family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! We are so excited to spend time with our families and friends, and hope you are blessed with time with your loved ones.
May you have the spirit of Christmas which is peace, the gladness of Christmas which is hope, and the heart of Christmas which is love.
We had some friends from Nashville visit for the weekend. Friday night, Jenny, Owen, and Betsy arrived in time to pick up the St. Jude packets and to eat dinner at The Happy Mexican. Picking up the packets was quite an experience. Why were there Belly Dancers?? I found that very odd, and it was very funny. After dinner, I went to the airport to pick up Craig. I was glad he canceled an interview, so he could be in town for all the fun. We went to Meaghan and Brandon's to hang out for a little while, and when we arrived Emily and Ryan had made it to town too.
Saturday morning started early. All the girls and Ryan participated in the 5k. Owen and Brandon ran the Half Marathon. It was a cold morning, but we had so much fun!! We went to Memphis Pizza Cafe for lunch and to Muddy's for cupcakes. Then, we went back to the apartments to crash...that is everyone but myself. I watched the SEC Championship and was so proud of my team for dominating the game!! I was confident that we could beat Florida, and I believe we played the best game of our season. Now, I can't wait for the BCS Championship. There will be a lot of trash talking in our house until the game.
Saturday night we had a Tacky Christmas Sweater Party. We were not brave enough to go out in public, so everyone came over to our apartment for dinner, games, and Dirty Santa. The pictures will speak for the evening! We had so much fun hanging out with friends from college, and we are so thankful they came to visit.
Craig and I pulled out the Christmas decorations last night but did not get through all the boxes. I knew it was in there, but I did not know how it would hit me. Around box four, I found it and the tears filled my eyes. If you knew my Aunt Cathy, you know she loved Christmas. One of her trademarks was painting gourds to look like Santa. We were lucky to receive one as a wedding gift, and I'm so glad she painted it for me. I remember her telling me she stayed up really late the night before my shower so she could finish it. I spent several minutes in tears on my couch just looking at it. Christmas will not be easy, but I'm so thankful I have a piece of Aunt Cathy with me. Now, I just need to find the perfect spot for my Santa.
