I CAN'T WAIT!!

I am counting down the days until I see this AMAZING show again!! I first saw Wicked in Chicago on our first Girls Trip. I fell in LOVE!! Since I returned from the trip, I have talked nonstop about this show to Craig. I have tried not to reveal too much, because I did not want to ruin anything for him. Needless to say, I am pumped that two years later, he will finally see it. The show is Saturday night. Yes, I know it's during the Alabama/Tennessee game. However, I am confident my team will not disappoint me and will win easily while I enjoy Wicked. You can rest assure, I will check the score at intermission. I may not tell Craig, because I wouldn't want the score to ruin the second half of the show for him. Anyways, I am also VERY excited about stopping at Muddy's Bake Shop for some much needed yummy cupcakes and cookies!! A trip to Memphis is not complete unless you stop for some lovin from the oven!! Can't wait for this wonderful weekend...

A Birthday Wish

Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday to you...
Happy Birthday to CRAIG...
Happy Birthday to you!

Today is Craig's 28th Birthday, which is making me feel old (30 is getting closer and closer). I called him this afternoon, and my class sang to him. Although he had to be at the hospital very early this morning, he was able to get off work early, which was nice. Tucker Bear surprised him with Disk Golf. After playing with Luke last week, Craig has been dying to get some disks of his own. Tonight we are going to dinner with his parents, Granny, Uncle Charlie, and Aunt Mary. This weekend the two of us are going to Memphis to celebrate his birthday. We are going to see Wicked, which makes me SUPER excited!! Happy Birthday to my best friend and to the most amazing husband in the world!! I love you so much!!

We also want to make an early shout out to Luke...Happy Birthday tomorrow!!

Prayer Request

On Sunday, Russell Cook, a close friend of my parents, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He had surgery on Tuesday in Knoxville and is at home recovering. The cancer is very aggressive, and the doctors have not offered much hope for the family. Please keep the Cook family in your prayers. Please pray for comfort, healing, and peace. We serve a mighty and powerful God!!

Fall Break

See this cute face??

I was so excited to spend my Fall Break with my nephew and the rest of Craig's family in Destin. Craig was off the whole week, so he arrived in Destin on Sunday night and spent a few days with his mom before the rest of us arrived. His dad and I flew down on Tuesday, when I got off work. Charlie, Ashley, and Gentry flew down on Wednesday afternoon. After the quick flight from Nashville to Panama City, I am spoiled and never want to drive to the beach again. The weather was perfect, and the temperatures felt great!! I really enjoyed laying on the beach and reading my book. Ashley and I had our nails done one day while the boys played golf. We also did a little shopping. The trip was very relaxing!! We enjoyed great food, nice weather, and fun times with family. I am so thankful Craig was able to have a week off and that we were able to spend a week together with his family. Thanks to his parents for the great trip!! Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures (except for the one of Gentry playing), so just imagine the beautiful beach, nice weather, and our happy faces.

Gobble til you Wobble

All my sweet friends who came to visit

Top: Rebekah, Rylan, Emily, Betsy, Jenny, and Mayzie
Bottom: Me, Meaghan, Sarah, and Allison
We missed you Kristen!!

Cupcakes I made (feathers didn't last too long)

Mayzie enjoyed being with all of her AuntsRylan, a proud little turkeyEnjoying the beautiful weather and great friendsIt's never too early to start shopping with the girls!
We spent most of the weekend at the house talking and hanging out.Mayzie: "Hey, I think our Moms want us to be best friends."
Rylan: "Let's just smile, so they will stop taking our pictures."Aunt Betsy gave Rylan and Mayzie outfits that said, "Just one of the Girls."Tucker cuddled with Betsy during the movie.
Thanks for coming to visit Jackson!!
I had so much fun talking, laughing,
sharing old memories, and being together.
Can't wait until our trip to Hot Springs in January!!
Love ya girls!!

Background Information

Well, I just spent the weekend with 7 of my closest friends...

But, before I blog about the weekend I want to share some history on our friendship.

I met these amazing women my freshman year at Lipscomb. If you remember, I was not fond of LU at first. However, these girls helped me survive and put up with my bad attitude. They also changed my opinion on Lipscomb. I am forever grateful and in debt to these wonderful friends.

You could always find us together in college. We traveled in a pack. Sometime during our sophomore year, someone made reference to how we looked like a bunch of turkeys together. The name stuck. To this day, although it's a little odd, we still call ourselves the turkeys. We have shared many laughs, many tears, many funny moments, joys as well as sorrows. Through it all, I know these girls will ALWAYS be there for me. Here are a few pictures from the past two years (oh, we have so many more, but this will capture some of the highlights):First Turkey Trip: Chicago 2009

Sarah's Lingerie Shower
Rebekah's Baby ShowerSt. Jude 5kTacky Christmas Sweater Party
Second Turkey Trip: Kansas City 2010Jenny's Baby Shower

Coming Soon: Blog Post about our SUPER FUN Girls Weekend