• Photography

    Memories, Dreams, and Reflections (Link-Up)

    December 17, 2024 - By 

    Back in 2011, one of my favorite blogs (no longer online) shared an end of year post that I just loved, so I decided to do it that year. I started sharing this post again in 2020 and have done it ever since. Last year several people expressed wanting to share their year through this post. With that info, I decided this year that I would share the blank version early in case anyone else wanted to do it. I’ve started gathering photos for my 2024 edition. Here are the ‘rules’ of this post The beauty of Memories, Dreams and…

  • Travel

    San Fransisco Trip Day 3 & 4

    December 11, 2024 - By 

    Sometimes the slower-paced days sneak up and charm you the most. With a bit of extra sleep, familiar company, and breezy moments between conference prep and rooftop catch-ups, days 3 and 4 brought a welcome ease to our California rhythm. Not every day needs to be jam-packed with sights to leave an impression—some unfold through the quiet joy of shared breakfasts, casual strolls, and conversations that linger.

  • Life

    2024::December 2-8

    December 10, 2024 - By 

    + Saturday we went to get our Christmas tree. Tradition of this picture makes my heart happy. Need to go do a collage of them here through the years. + Rob and I at the Christmas tree farm + Alex and I standing next to the tree we got. + Earlier in the week Rob and I went to the Gogue for “Ain’t Too Proud” which is the story of the Temptations. Really good! + After getting our tree on Saturday, we continued with our tradition of stopping for Chinese food. Santa and his family were there too! + Sunday…

  • Life

    Monthly Digest::11.2024

    December 5, 2024 - By 

    LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 44 Week 45 Week 46 & 47 Week 48 Loving that the show Yellowstone is back on, but also sad that it’s almost over. Happy for the Christmas season. Excited that AU basketball season has started as well as getting my house decorated. Reminiscing back to 2010 when Drew had a soccer tourney in Greenville, SC. (post here) Social Rob is way more social than me and that’s ok. Work Memories Pretty chill month at work. Interviewing for Spring this week. Lesson Learned I had something for this… Current…

  • Life - Travel

    2024:: November 25-December 1

    December 5, 2024 - By 

    Last Tuesday after work, we headed towards Texas, planning to spend the night in Shreveport to break up the trip since its a 12 hour drive. We ended up having a delay when Google Maps told us to take a detour near Selma. We went over some railroad tracks and ended up going over a pot hole that gave us a flat tire. There was another car that had pulled over who had also gotten a flat tire. Long story short, God paved the way for us to get our tire switched to the spare and got a new tire…

  • Travel

    San Fransisco Trip Day 2

    December 3, 2024 - By 

    Day 2 of our California adventure took us from misty morning farmland into the heart of towering redwoods, tech landmarks, and quiet college-town charm. It was a day of contrasts—ancient trees beside futuristic design, crispy waffle chips alongside creamy panna cotta—and one that reminded us just how layered a single afternoon can be. Spoiler: even the hotel fan had something to say.

  • 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.

  • Travel

    Day in Birmingham

    November 13, 2024 - By 

    The weekend after going to Atlanta, we had another even to attend out of town. This time it was in Birmingham, Al at the BJCC. We have wanted to see For King and Country for years, so we were excited to finally have the opportunity. We stopped in Dadeville for a late breakfast and then once we got to Birmingham, we went to a thrift store called Encore. It was ok. We didn’t buy anything. After that since we were close to the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, we went over there to check it out. It used to be one of…

  • Travel

    Atlanta Getaway

    November 12, 2024 - By 

    Back in October, Rob and I got given tickets to the Atlanta United game, so we decided to make it a little getaway. Saturday morning after getting up, we headed out and ate brunch at Another Broken Egg. I had the Cinnamon Roll French toast, which was Ah-mazing!! Highly recommend. Not as sweet as it sounds. I also didn’t need to use any syrup. I wanted to stop at West Point Stevens Outlet that’s about 30 minutes from our house and on the way to Atlanta. They have huge discounts and run specials on top of that. We got everything…

  • 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 - Photography

    Drew & Caitlyn’s Pregnancy Announcement photos

    October 8, 2024 - By 

    A couple weeks ago we went out took some photos so Caitlyn could put it up on social media. At this point, I believe she was 20 weeks. Feeling baby move. They know the gender, but no one else does…yet! Bigsby always comes through for us. We do have to him breaks, but regardless he deserves treats when we’re done! I snapped this with my phone.