SEW many Projects

I am still looking for a job, but luckily I have been busy with projects for the house. There is still much work to be done, but it's starting to look more like a home. We can't wait to have visitors, so come see us in Jackson!! Here are some pictures of the house...

Curtains in the Guest BedroomMy new desk and favorite toy
Curtains in the StudyGuest Bathroom
A closer look at the pillowsCurtains in the Master BedroomA pillow to match

That is just a taste of our place. If you want to see more, you will have to come visit!!

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

I am not a Baseball fan. My parents, brothers, and especially Craig are very disappointed in me. They have tried, over and over, to get me interested in the sport. The fact remains that I just don't like baseball. However, I spent one of the best days yesterday at the ball park. I drove to Florence yesterday morning only to get back in the car with my parents and my Grandma for the road trip to Atlanta. My parents and my Grandma are HUGE Braves fans, so we went to the Braves/Nationals game last night. Luke and Laura joined us at the park. The family was thrilled to be at the game. I went to be with the family and to watch Josh Willingham.

We arrived in plenty of time to watch the Nationals take batting practice. We then found our seats in the All You Can Seat Section. We enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, nachos, peanuts, ice cream, and soft drinks for 7 innings (or at least some of us did). Our seats were three rows up in center field, which was a nice view. I sat next to Grandma. She amazes me! At 85 years young, she agreed to ride in the car for 5 hours, to sit through nine innings of her favorite sport, and to get back in the car for 5 more hours, which meant we arrived home at 2 a.m. She was a trooper, yet, she would not have missed a moment of the fun!! That's why yesterday was so special! I will never forget my day at the ball park with Grandma, Mom, Dad, Luke, and Laura.

Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd.
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack. I don't care if I never get back.
For it's root, root, root for the home team. If they don't win, it's a shame.For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out, at the old ball game.

A short visit with Bethany

Sisters, sisters
There were never such devoted sisters
All kinds of weather, we stick together
The same in the rain or sun
Two different faces, but in tight places
We think and we act as one
Those who've seen us
Know that not a thing could come between us



My sister and I love that song!! We are very close, and I was so excited to see her after our trip to the Keys. It had been 3 months since our last visit, which is way too long! She lives and works in Miami, so it's been hard to see each other as much as we would like. Craig and I went to her apartment and then to dinner before we flew back to Nashville. Although our visit wasn't long, it was just what I needed. Time with my Sissie!! We talked. We laughed. We caught up on life. Thanks Bethany for being a great host and for taking time out of your busy schedule to see us. We are so proud of your hard work and for your dedication to City Year. I can't wait to see you again in July and August when you come home for weddings. YEA!!

Vacation with the Hubby

Destination: Hawks Cay Resort- Duck, Key, FL

Dates: Wednesday, June 2- Wednesday, June 9

Desire: RELAX, RELAX, RELAX

Highlights

Enjoying Beautiful Sunsets

Laying by the Lagoon every day for 6+ hours

Eating AMAZING food
Favorite Seafood Restaurant: Islamorada Fish Company
Favorite Italian Restaurant: Mangia Mangia
Favorite Dessert: Blond Giraffe
(Pie on a Stick: frozen Key Lime Pie dipped in chocolate)Spending time with Craig

Hawks Cay is a great resort with lots of things to do for everyone in the family. The weather was perfect with no rain the entire trip. If you have never been to the Keys, I would highly recommend the trip. It's a very laid back atmosphere. It's not a tourist destination (unless you go to Key West). We did make the day trip to Key West, which was fun. Other than that, we stayed at our resort every day and drove to Marathon or Islamorada each night for dinner. We are ready to go back!!