Adam's Wedding Weekend

Friday morning we woke at 4 a.m., so we could catch our taxi at 4:45 for the airport. Destination: Virginia for my oldest brother, Adam's wedding. We flew on some REALLY tiny airplanes, which made me a little nervous. My dad picked us up at the airport, and we drove to Harrisonburg. I was taken to the nail salon immediately for manicures and pedicures with the Bridal party. I was so excited to see everyone!! We rushed to pick up lunch and meet at the hotel before going to Adam's apartment for a surprise birthday party. We had not celebrated the big 3-0 with Adam, so we had a little party. Then, it was time for the rehearsal and the dinner.
Saturday morning was spent getting ready for the wedding. We arrived at Cross Keys Vineyard a little before noon. The rest of the day was spent taking pictures, hanging out with the family, and enjoying a beautiful wedding. The weather was perfect!! I am blessed with an amazing family!! Thanks to my wonderful parents for teaching us how to love. Congrats to Adam and Cathy!!

The Big Day is Here...

This blog was started several months ago to highlight the BIG events of Craig's 4th and final year of Medical School. Today, is the day we have been anticipating. Match Day. The event was held at The Pink Palace, and we enjoyed spending time with all our friends. Around noon, Craig and I went to get the envelope with the BIG news. Craig and several of his friends gathered together to open their letters. Drum Roll Please....

We are going to Jackson!!

We are so excited, especially since Craig received his first choice. Jackson has a wonderful Family Medicine Program, and we are thrilled for this next chapter in our lives. We will miss all our wonderful friends but are happy for all of them as well. Thanks for all the prayers and the support over the past four years. Please continue to keep us in your prayers as we move, as I look for a job, as we adjust, and as we seek God's will for us in Jackson.

Remember When...

Tucker Bear is now 6 months old, and I have been a bad parent. I have not updated about how big he is. I wanted to start with a couple of pictures of when he was just a few weeks old. Then, you will realize how much he has grown!! He's a great puppy, and we are having so much fun with him!! He weighs 40 lbs and loves to play with his best friends Trek and Bailey.I can't believe he was this small!! The next pictures were taken in the past weeks. Be prepared...This picture was taken after his first hair cut. He looked much better 2 days later.

Good Times

Once I make one blog post, it is usually followed by several more in a short time. That will probably be the case this week. Like I said, we have been very busy lately, but this week is my Spring Break!! YEA! So, hopefully, I will catch up on a lot things.

Last weekend was a lot of fun!! Friday night we went to dinner with Brandon, Meaghan, Jason, and Brittney. We went to Blue Coast after learning the Happy Mexican had an hour wait. I love Blue Coast, so I was very happy! We enjoyed our dinner and talked until the restaurant closed. The Bootons had to go home, but the rest of us went to our favorite place. Can you guess where?? Yes, you are right...Muddy's Bake Shop!! I don't know what I will do without this place. If you are ever in Memphis, you must visit this bakery. Believe me, you will not be disappointed.

Saturday morning I met some friends from Side By Side at Cracker Barrel. Sarah, a former SBS member, was in town, so several of us met for some good food and great fellowship. After breakfast, I met Craig, so we could do a little furniture shopping. We will be moving and will need some new pieces for our house. We found a beautiful dining room table, and I'm so excited!!

Saturday afternoon we had some more special visitors. My best friend, since Kindergarten, and her husband came to Memphis for a Grizzlies game and stayed the night with us. I was so excited to have Melissa and Eric visit. We went to Gus's for dinner and enjoyed some of the best fried chicken. They went to the Grizzlies game, while Craig and I watched a movie. After the game, we took them to Muddy's. Yes, we went two days in a row, but it's that good!! Sunday, we went to church and then to Central BBQ for lunch. We had so much fun hanging out and showing them around Memphis. I have been so blessed to have Melissa as a friend, and I was so thrilled to visit with her over the weekend.

Yesterday, we received some good news...CRAIG MATCHED!! I was not worried. Now, we just wait until Thursday to find out where we will be moving. Another post is in the near future. Until the next post...

Girls=Winners

Well, once again, I have fallen behind on my posts. We have been busy and have enjoyed some special guests in Memphis the past two weekends. I will start with a recap from the first weekend in March...

This weekend was spent with some of our dearest friends in Memphis. The weekend was designed to be a repeat of our trip to Knoxville over Labor Day. However, a lot of things were different. We did not play Nertz, not even one game. That was a shocker and a little disappointing. Instead, we played Rock Band. On Friday night, Brandon, Meaghan, James, Elizabeth, Craig and I went to dinner, to a thrift store, to Muddy's (of course), and to the Lokeys for games. James and Jennifer met us at the Lokeys, where we played Buzzword until Russ arrived from Knoxville. Now, for the record, the girls are TERRIBLE at Buzzword. Actually, for almost 2 years, the girls never won any game we played on Game nights. However, we did not get frustrated or give up. Friday night we dominated, which was very sweet. We were excited when Russ arrived but very sad that Heather was not able to make the trip. Russ brought Rock Band, which quickly became a hit. On Saturday, Elizabeth and I went to a 30th Birthday Party for our friend Katie. It was an 80s themed party, which is why we are dressed so cute! The boys had "Maximum Bro" time and then met the girls at Jerry's Snow Cones. It was my first visit and a wonderful treat on a beautiful day. Saturday night we went over to the Parnells for dinner and more games. Once again, the girls won at Buzzword, and we all enjoyed more Rock Band. We had a great weekend!! We are going to miss these special friends very much when we move. :(

the BIG 3-0!!

Happy Belated Birthday Adam!!

My oldest brother, Adam, celebrated his birthday on Saturday and turned 30!! He is an amazing older brother. As you know, I believe I have the best siblings in the world. We are very close, which can be intimidating (I'm told) to outsiders. Sorry to those who have spent any lengthy amount of time with the four of us. Anyways, back to Adam...

Adam is someone I look to for guidance and wisdom in so many areas of life. He has a deep and strong relationship with our Lord, which I admire. He can talk to anyone and make them feel special. He loves with all he has and is devoted to serving others. Some of my favorite memories include the two summers I worked for him. He was serving as a Youth Minister in San Antonio, and I was his intern. I loved watching him with the kids, the parents, and the whole congregation. He is very passionate, and I witnessed his love for his work being poured into those kids. He has always looked out for me and been my by side. Thanks Adam for your support, encouragement, kind spirit, and faithful heart. I love you and can't wait to see you in March!!

Weekend Report

Craig is in Nashville this month on a rotation, which leaves me in Memphis all alone. Well, this week, Tucker Bear is staying with me, so he will keep me company. Craig, his parents, and Tucker came to visit over the weekend. I joked with Craig that the weekend was all about him, because we ate at his favorite places and did what he wanted to do. Friday night we ate BBQ at Rendezvous followed by cupcakes at Muddy's (my one request of the weekend). Saturday we went to Gus's for lunch and then to the Civil Rights Museum. Craig and I have a list of things to do before we leave Memphis, and the Museum was at the top of the list. It is a great museum! Saturday night we had dinner at the Capriccio Grill before seeing "Jersey Boys" at the Orpheum. The Orpheum is beautiful, and I'm so glad we went. I loved the music in "Jersey Boys." Craig and his parents left on Sunday leaving me and Tucker Bear alone. We had a great weekend with Craig's parents and enjoyed some of our favorite places in Memphis.