• Life

    2024:: November 11-24

    November 25, 2024 - By 

    Hey yall! Happy Thanksgiving week! Today I decided to combine the 11-17 & 18-24, because the first week only had a couple pictures. So here’s what’s been going on…. + Saturday (the 23rd) Auburn Univ had a huge win to beat Texas A&M. I screened show the celebration at Toomer’s corner from the webcam. (Why Rolling Toomer’s Corner is Special / Rolling Toomer’s Corner) + I have have been waiting for the pack and play to go on sale. Remember, we’re having a granddaughter in February. My sister has this Pack and Play. She loves it and I like that…

  • Travel

    San Fransisco Trip Day 0 & 1

    November 18, 2024 - By 

    With a couple days to spare before the conference, we hit the road and hugged the California coast—chasing foggy beaches, towering cliffs, and roadside surprises. From lighthouse silhouettes to sea lion lounging, moody skies to crumbly cliffs, this stretch served up all the drama and delight a wandering heart could hope for. Even the snacks played their part.

  • Tech & Entertainment

    Watching & Listening – Sept/Oct 24

    November 14, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for what I’ve been watching and listening to… Jump to: Movies  |  TV Shows  |  Podcasts  |  Music Movies No Movies TV Shows Into the Fire (Netlix) Matlock (CBS) 30 for 30: Lance Armstrong (Netflix) American Monster (Max) Sugar (Apple TV+) =========== Podcasts No Podcasts =========== Music TV Time app (I think you have to have an account to see my profile.

  • Life

    2024:: November 4-10

    November 11, 2024 - By 

    + I’m going to share about Caitlyn’s baby shower soon, but late last week, I made some Gluten Free mini-pies for that. + Saturday night, we brought the crib/mini crib and mattress over to Drew and Caitlyn’s house and they put the mini-crib together. + Sunday, we had the great opportunity to go with Drew & Caitlyn to a 4d Ultrasound. It was so sweet and I was moved to tears. Even though we didn’t get to see her face because she was turned and had her legs and hands in front of her face. + Tuesday was voting day…

  • Life

    Monthly Digest::10.2024

    November 6, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for another Monthly Digest. October has come and gone. LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 40 Week 41 Week 42 Week 43 Loving My new bedroom suite and the new mattress and even got new bedding. So cozy. I forgot that we have a West Point Stevens outlet about 30 minutes from us and they have killer deals. Happy that the temperatures are cooling off a bit. Excited for Caitlyn’s baby shower this weekend. Reminiscing back to my baby shower when I was pregnant with Alex. I didn’t have a shower for…

  • Life

    2024::October 28-Nov 3

    November 4, 2024 - By 

    + We went to the Men’s basketball game exhibition game on Friday night. Big win and seeing good things for our team. + Wednesday afternoon I had to run to Big Lots and the sunset was gorgeous. + Sunday night, dinner at Walk-Ons with Rob discussing the big week ahead. + Wednesday night, Drew and I went to see Straight No Chaser at the Gogue. + One night, I was at Walmart late getting some stuff for Caitlyn’s baby shower. I found this book that goes with her shower theme; “Cutie Pie” and I had to get it.

  • Life

    Halloween Party 2024 & a Gender Reveal!

    November 1, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for my post about Drew & Caitlyn’s 2nd Annual Halloween Party. This one was extra special because it was also their baby’s gender reveal! I’ll cut straight to the news we were all dying to know. The parents to be actually already knew, but shared with us in the cutest way. The party’s theme was “A Baby Is Brewing” Watch my video to see before scrolling down. The boys getting the fire going. Costumes Drew is the Holiday Armadillo and Caitlyn is Pregnant Rachel; both from different Friends episodes. Rob couldn’t make it to the party, as…

  • Life

    2024::October 21-27

    October 28, 2024 - By 

    + Rob and I went over to Drew & Caitlyn’s house to see the nursery so far. We ended up coming back to watch the Auburn vs Kentucky game and having pizza for dinner there too. Drew wanted me to bring Kayleigh so she could hang with Bigs. + A corner of the nursery + Fall is finally showing itself here. + Friday night, Rob and I went to the Gogue to see “Dear Evan Hansen” I’ve never cried so hard at a musical. + This is Bigs one Saturday we he and Drew came over. He had followed me…

  • Life

    2024::October 14-20

    October 24, 2024 - By 

    + We went to see our niece play flag football. It was so exciting. She caught 2 touchdown passes. And the sunset was gorgeous that night. + At work, I’ve been in a 6 week pilot program of a leadership course. We gave feedback on how to make each class better. We just finished up and we got a certificate and pin. Excited for that program to launch for the rest of the university. + Katniss in the sun. + Friday night, Drew and Caitlyn threw their 2nd annual Halloween party. I’ll post more about this later. + Our pumpkin…

  • Life

    2024::October 7-13

    October 15, 2024 - By 

    + I got these flowers at Trader Joe’s when we were in Atlanta the week before. Loved how to sun was shining in on them. + Love all the pumpkins! + The weekend of 12th we were in Birmingham for a concert. We spent the day in Birmingham and went to the Botanical Gardens. + Earlier in the week Rob and I met up with some folks from a vendor is working with at the new hotel in Auburn called The Graduate. This is Bo Jackson’s Beans. + A photo from the concert in Birmingham. For King and Country (a…

  • Life

    2024::September 30 – October 6

    October 9, 2024 - By 

    + Monday the 30th was my birthday. 1st photo is of the new water bottle I got from Drew and Caitlyn and my new Apple Watch 10 from Rob. + Rob and I went to lunch at Amsterdam that day and I got the steak, so delish! + Later in week, our delivery for our new bedroom suit came in. + Empty bedroom ready for the new furniture. + The next weekend, Rob and I had a little getaway to Atlanta for an Atlanta United game. We spent the night and enjoyed the next day in Atlanta. Fun fun!

  • Life

    Monthly Digest::9.2024

    October 4, 2024 - By 

    LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 36 Week 37 Week 38 Week 39 Loving the way our guest bedroom/Alex’s room is coming together. Happy that we paid someone to paint and put up trim in that room, instead of us doing it. Excited for cooler temps that will hopefully stick around. Reminiscing Several instances lately, someone has referred to 5 years ago and we’ve realized that was 2019!! How is that?? 2019 was year full of adventures for us. I love this pic of my boys… Social We went to a 50th birthday party and…

  • Life

    2024::September 23 – 29

    October 2, 2024 - By 

    + Bigsby getting treats after the photo shoot. + Friday evening we had a 50th birthday for a friend of ours + At the Auburn/Oklahoma game. THE ONE team I wanted to beat with all my heart and soul….So sad. + Rob let Kayleigh get up on the couch with him. She loves to cuddle. + Meanwhile, I was hanging with Katty.

  • Life

    2024::September 16 – 22

    September 23, 2024 - By 

    + We have been working to clear out Alex’s old room and make into a nice guest bedroom as well as a place he can stay when he needs to. We got rid of the blue walls and did a nice neutral color that we already have in part of the house, as well as crown molding. + My boys at the AU vs Arkansas game. It did my mama heart so much good to see the 3 of them sitting together. Alex actually got a Saturday off to go to the game with Drew. + Tacorita is going to…

  • Life

    2024::September 9 – 15

    September 20, 2024 - By 

    + We are working to get Alex’s old room cleared out. The last thing we had to remove was this old entertainment center, that was only in there since he hasn’t been living here. We were just storing it in there. I had one of the local thrift stores come and get it. It is so heavy! + My annual mammograms are usually in September, so here I am waiting to go get smushed. :-/ + We are finally getting lots of rain and on Friday, I needed to wear rain boots and jacket. + On Friday, I went to…

  • Life

    2024:: September 2 – 8

    September 13, 2024 - By 

    + We were showing someone around campus. We were standing on campus at near the Toomer’s trees. I noticed this red ark in the middle of Magnolia Street near Southeastern, and started walking closer to get a picture. Then I saw the guy up top who ended up driving it to the front of the bar Southeastern. Never found out the purpose, but I guess more than anything it was an attention getter for that Thursday night (which is party night for a lot of college kids). + Sunrise walking into work. + We went to the Braves game Friday…

  • Life

    2024::August 26 – September 1

    September 11, 2024 - By 

    + Band-O-Rama in Opelika + 1st football game Auburn University vs. Alabama A&M – What a but kickin’ that was! + I was finally able to sit on the floor and file down Kayleigh’s nails since surgery. + We celebrated our 27th anniversary at Lucy’s. They brought out this flaming candle with our dessert. + Septm 1st was Bigsby’s birthday, 5 years old!

  • Life

    Monthly Digest::8.2024

    August 29, 2024 - By 

    LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 31 Week 32 Week 33 Week 34 Obsessed My current obsession for some reason is the story of Joe DiMeo, who fell sleep at the wheel back in 2018? and was in a horrific car accident leaving him with third degree burns on 80% of his body. A few years later he got a full face and double hand transplant. I Survived the First Face and Double Hand Transplant and Now I’ve Found Love Happy that Fall is right around the corner. My favorite time of year. Excited for…

  • Life

    2024::August 19 – 25

    August 28, 2024 - By 

    + Saturday we went to the lake for a few hours to meet up with some friends and they took us on a nice boat ride on Lake Martin. + We went by Pirate Island while exploring on the boat. + Their dog was fun. + Sunday I was glad that Alex and Madison came for lunch and hung out with us. + Saturday before going to the lake, my church had a Women’s Ministry Kick-off brunch, which was so lovely.

  • Tech & Entertainment

    Watching & Listening – July/Aug 24

    August 27, 2024 - By 

    Here we are for another Watching and Listening post sharing from July & August! Jump to: Movies  |  TV Shows  |  Podcasts  |  Music Movies/Documentaries Back to the Future Trilogy (Netflix) American Murder: Laci Peterson (Netflix) Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter (Netflix) Rob had a conference coming up in July that had the Back to the Future theme. And also this trilogy are 3 of Rob’s favorite movies, so decided to rewatch the Back to the Future Trilogy one weekend. American Murder: Laci Peterson was a three part docuseries about the life and death of…