Ten on Tuesday (on Thursday)

So, this was supposed to be a Tuesday post, but I just did

not have time! I off work today so here goes...

I'm playing along with RootsandRings and

answering these fun questions!

{one}

Who makes your Thanksgiving dinner?

As long as I can remember, we have had the same

Thanksgiving meal in my sweet family. For years, my Memom was in charge of this delicious

cooking and we all looked forward to year round. No one else was even allowed in the

kitchen while she was cooking except my Papa or daddy to

carve the turkey! Now, my mama has taken over this job!

She has been doing it and doing it well for the last 8 years

or so! And... we ALL still look forward to her delicious

Thanksgiver dinner! Especially her dressing!

{two}

What is your favorite

recipe that includes pumpkin?

I love lots of things with pumpkin... pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie. One of my favorite easy fall recipes is for pumpkin dip! It is soooo easy and sooooo good.

Pumpkin Pie Dip
8 ounces cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1 can pumpkin, 14 or 15 ounce
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, OR 1 teaspoon cinnamon plus 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ginger

Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add pumpkin and spices. ENJOY!!!!

{three}

What are 5 things you want for Christmas?

Honestly, I haven't even thought about what I want for Christmas this year! I want a new DY bracelet and some things for my new house!!!

{four}

Does your family draw names or do you buy for everyone?

We buy for everyone in my family! I love the holidays and I am so excited that they are quickly approaching!

{five}

How do you feel about motorcycles?

I am NOT a fan of motorcycles! I think they are too dangerous! I am terrified to ride on them!

{six}

What's your favorite thing to do on a rainy Saturday?

It is rare that I do not have something to do on a Saturday! But, if I have a free Saturday and it's rainy, I LOVE to curl up on the couch with a blanket, a magazine and the remote control! A true, lazy day!

{seven}

What is the coolest thing to do in your city?

I live in Memphis. Although I often complain that there isn't much to do, there really is a lot of culture and soul in our city! Whether you are hanging out downtown, listening to blues, touring Graceland, or going to the casinos, there is lots of fun things to do!

{eight}

Do you paint your fingernails?

I am so ADD that I can't paint my own nails! But I do like to get my nails done every once and awhile.

{nine}

Who is your favorite actor over the age of 50?
My favorite actor over 50 would have to be either Tom Hanks or Harrison Ford! They are both so classic!

{ten}

Do you have a high school letter jacket?

Nope!!!

Short and sweet.... and kind of boring without pictures but I thought I would play along!

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

(one)

I'm loving my job! My first grade babies are so precious and my days wouldn't be complete with out them! Even on the frustrating, very trying days!

(two)

I'm loving these sweet babies, Jack and Lucy, and I just can't wait to meet them!!! Their mom, Adair, is one of my best friends and she had a tough pregnancy! But, now, she has these two precious angels to show for her hard work! Could they be any cuter?!!?!?

(three)

I'm loving that my baby sister's wedding is only 4 and 1/2 weeks away! So much to do so little time....

(four)

I'm loving my crazy friends!!! They always make me laugh!!! Can you see why?!?!?!

(five)

I'm LOVING my new roommate!!! This is my Jennabug! She is the absolute best and our new house is quite precious, I might add!!!

So... it's short and sweet but 5 things I love very much!

(six)

I am also loving that I am off work tomorrow for Veteran's Day! Be sure to thank those special Vets you know and those who currently serve our country!!

Five on Friday

(one)

Starting at 4 o'clock today, I am officially on FALL BREAK until the 25th of October!!!! I am

so excited!!!! My plans include relaxing, stuffing wedding invitations, relaxing, lunch with the girls, relaxing, maybe a movie, relaxing, hanging with family and friends, relaxing, packing for the move, relaxing, a couple of bridal showers for my sister....oh and RELAXING!!!!

(two)

I miss the beach!! I had the most amazing ten days in Destin this summer with two great groups of friends and I am dying to go back!!! I went for four days on a bachelorette party for my best, Natalee. We had the best time celebrating her upcoming nuptials and it really gave all of us a time to bond even more than we already had!!! Can we please go back, girls?!?!?

(Christine, Allyson, me, Natalee, Kelly, Stevi, Ashlynn, and Kelly at Crab Island)

(three)

I am so blessed to have so many amazing friends!!! My mom often teases me that I call so many people my "best friends" but I truly believe that I have been blessed beyond measure!!!

Moreover, for all that know me, you all know how incredibly special my Nick is to me! We have the most unique friendship I have ever experienced and I pray that I am always blessed with the gift of his friendship! He knows how to make me laugh, he knows how to listen when I cry, he is outgoing, fun, forgiving, loving, sensitive, thoughtful and every other nice word you will find in the dictionary under "friend". But, still, he is more than that. He is stubborn, not a planner (polar opposite of me), he pushes my buttons, he does not back down

, he stands up for what he believes in, he cherishes his family and friends, he fights when he is angry but admits when he is wrong. He is MY best friend. And, today and everyday, I am thankful for the gift of his friendship!

(four)

Speaking of amazing friends, there are a group of us planning a big trip to the mountains in December!!!! I am so excited!!! Just to relax and enjoy the time together will be amazing! My friend suggested we zip line while we were there! I quickly reminded her that we would be in Gatlinburg in December in fake snow!!! No thanks! I will stay snuggled by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and a good book!!!

(five)

We play Alabama this weekend and I am sure they are going to take all of their anger from losing to South Carolina and apply it on us!! I will still watch because I LOVE MY REBELS!!!!!

Have a great weekend!!!!

Adair- The Strongest Friend I have!

This is one of my very best friends, Adair!!! She is an absolutely amazing woman and I am so proud to call her my friend. Adair is 36 weeks pregnant with TWINS!!!! Hallelujah! She has been through so much through this pregnancy and she never lost her smile!!! After almost 2 months in the hospital battling contractions, she is finally home and awaiting the arrival of her precious babies! God is so Good!! I can't wait to meet Jack and Lucy, sweet friend. I love you all so much!!!

Missing my Boothe and his mama, of course!!

I have talked about him before but I am really missing my sweet Boothe and Laura Beth right now and I won't get to see them until Christmas!!!! Laura Beth, his mother, is my cousin but more importantly, she is one of my closest, dearest, bestest friends!! She got married in May to a wonderful man who is in the Navy and they moved to Hawaii in July!!! Needless to say, weekend trips are out of the question but I can't wait to go and see them in March!!!

This kid is AMAZING!!! Aside from being absolutely adorable, he is a charmer and a comedian, mischevious and all boy, loves to cuddle, and he brings joy to everyone's life he meets!!! I promise he would charm your socks off!!! I have added a few photos just to let you see a glimpse of his precious personality!!!

This is Boothe at the rehearsal dinner during speeches! They thought ahead and knew Boothe would want some of what the adults were drinking, (champagne- even though he has no idea what it is!) and they had sparkling cider for the kiddos! After every speech, he thought he was such a big guy because he could toast like us! His faces were priceless!!!

Hilarious!!!

Instead of eating with a fork, Boothe wanted to stick his face in his dessert! Here is an after shot and a before shot!!! He was in a precious little suit and was told not to do it!!! You can see...he couldn't resist!!!

Look at those eyes!!!

Boothe and Scott!! How can you not love that?!?!?

He was all tuckered out from the festivities and Kiki couldn't resist the loving and cuddling!!!! I love him so.....

A sweet, precious family of 3!!!

Although they are far away from me right now, I love this happy family so very much! I wish I could visit them right now but I will be there in MARCH to celebrate LB's 30th Birthday (a little late) and I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

Brooke's Engagement Party

So... my baby sister, Brooke, is getting married in two months and I have been a slacker in journaling our fun in planning her wedding! So, I am a little behind ....

A little background... Brooke and Ben have been dating for 9 years!! Their ten year anniversary is in November, right before their wedding!!! They dated all through high school and college. When Brooke graduated from college, Ben was living in Atlanta so she found a job there and got an apartment in Buckhead. After six months in the ATL, Ben was signed by an agency in Los Angeles and it was an opportunity that he could not resist. So, they decided Brooke would transfer with her company and move back home temporarily so that Ben could get settled in and she could search for a new job out west! Well, God had a different plan. Brooke was miserable with her company in Memphis and after a few months, she quit. But, God had a plan. He quickly opened a new door for her at a great company that would eventually lead to great things! She accepted a sales position with MCR Safety and her territory...the WEST COAST. They wanted her to train for a year and a half and then move to California to be closer to her clients. How convenient!!!! So, in January 2010, Brooke made the big move out west! Then, on Easter morning while camping in Malibu, Ben popped the question and they are going to be married in Memphis on December 11, 2010. What an amazing journey!!!

Brooke and Ben's Fiesta themed Engagement Party was in late July and it was so much fun!!!

Here are few pictures from that wonderful night!!!

The Beautiful Couple!

The Spread.... Swanky's catered and it was delicious!! Or, so I heard, as a hostess, I didn't get to eat until the next day (leftovers) because I was so busy!!!

Great Friends!!!

More great friends!!!

and more...

The entryway!

Waiting on the surprise... Elliot, a family friend, hired a mariachi band to come a play for a few hours! It was a blast and fit the theme perfectly!!!

Dancing!

So sweet!!

The Mariachi Band

So in love!

more of the spread!

The precious flower girl!

High school friends!

Brooke and one of her bridesmaids, Summer.

Ms. Niki, Brooke, and Ben (Ben's Mom)

Flower girl and Ring Bearer

David, Sarah, Brooke, and Ben

Brooke and Amber, one of her bridesmaids

David, Ben, and Eric

Some of our family and Ben's family!

Mama, Brooke, and Memom- 3 generations! Brooke is wearing the same dress they both wore in their weddings!!

with the band...

Daddy and his baby

Daddy and Brooke singing karaoke!

Ben's dad, Mr. Bob, Daddy, and Ben's grandfather!

The party was a huge success and we had lots of fun and made many memories. I am really looking forward to the upcoming weeks as her showers are beginning and I get the joy of being her maid of honor!!!