Now You're My Whole Life

Christmas is here and that means Christ, candy canes, and cards! I have been checking out tons of sites and even making my own, but none can beat out Shutterfly ! Out of all of the products I have ordered from them, it's always been a phenomenal job! I am loving their new designs and will be buying some address labels as well. We have 3 pictures I would like to use on the card, so here are some designs I am considering! What do you think? I have used Shutterfly in the past for all sorts of things! One of the most memorable was our wedding flipbook. We made a small paperback photo album of our favorite wedding pictures. It was a great price and we have it out for people to look at when they are visiting! It's a fun way to quickly see our special day! Being that I love photography, I also use it to print my favorite photos off! The invitation below is one that I am thinking about using for my friend's baby shower in January! I love it and the colors go along with th...

Can we say lovely weekend? Wow, it was our one year anniversary one month ago 10-10-10! We weren't sure where we were going until 2-3 weeks before. I love planning trips that you don't have to wait for too long. We rented a lovely cabin north of Pigeon Forge. It was perfect and we enjoyed being in TN when UGA won a game! We arrived on Friday after a gorgeous drive through the mountains. It was so nice spending quiet time enjoying God's beautiful Earth and loving Ryan while celebrating our one year. We checked in at the realty company and got our information. We checked out the cabin and freshened up for dinner. Our restaurant was fabulous and filling! We enjoyed The Old Mill after our 2 hour wait. Don't worry too much, because while our name was on the waiting list Ryan talked me into to Go-Carts. I didn't want to get beat in the race, so I opted to ride in the passenger seat. Ryan was the winner out of all 10 carts. At dinner we both ate chicken-n-dumplin...

Prayers are powerful things! Our friend Kory is going through a rough time, but has a contagious attitude. Please head on over to his Caring Bridge page http://www.caringbridge.com/visit/korypotts and say some prayers! It is inspirational to see all of the love!

I am so totally bummed because I have no pictures from any of my birthday celebrations. This year I have been feeling totally and completely grateful for all I have, but realize I have so much! So, I wasn't expecting much...which made it even better when I did get thoughtful gifts or sweet gestures. First, I love cards where people write heart-felt messages and I definitely got some from wonderful friends and family! Then, Ryan took me out for my birthday dinner. We went to one of my FAVORITE restaurants...The Last Resort in Athens. It's always amazing each time we go! The food is raised/grown from nearby farms. After we got finished there we headed over to NONA's (used to be Harry Bissett's) and drank an awesome coffee that Ryan's cousin made for me! Thanks Chase! On Saturday we had a fun day!! We hung out at the house with Danielle, Jon, Chels and Brian and watched the game. Well, really the boys watched the game while we ended up talking in another room and...

I love to stay busy...I think! This week made me second guess it just a bit, but it was still enjoyable! Mondays are always a bit more busy than what they used to be since we meet with our small group from Athens Church. It's amazing what God can do if you give him some effort and attention. We are feeling very blessed! It's great to meet 6 other couples who are in the same part of life and support each other. Tuesday I had a bit of a headache, so I missed class. For those of you who don't know I am in my L-6 Specialists Program for Leadership in School Admin. I can't wait to finish, but it's another great group of people that look out for each other...told you I am blessed! Ryan's been working a little bit later because tax season is right around the corner. The house had to be straightened up since guests would be over on Wednesday for a gorgeous jewelry party. Wednesday was a great day at work, like always, and then home to make the pumpkin bread for th...

A couple of my friends do this...a picture for Wednesday. That is right up my alley, so here it goes!

I have been obsessed with checking out all of the cool fall decor on these blogs... Thrifty Decor Chick , The Nester , and Hooked on Houses ! The Nester and Hooked on houses have open houses and mantel parties going on right now! Check them out and get some ideas! Here is what our home looks like for the Autumn season. more details: love this detail...my favorite and it will stay up all year (not the pumpkin)! in guest bedroom: my painted polka-dot pumpkin! my homemade wreath! Total cost: $10! I love the added touch of glitter spray! kitchen/breakfast table details: I think we are ready for the fall season! What about you? What do you do to celebrate fall?

Danielle and Jon were hitched on Oct. 2nd! It was a gorgeous, classy ceremony and reception. The weather on Saturday was to die for. It was a nice temperature with a small breeze. Have I ever mentioned in my next life I would love to be a weather lady?!! JK! I met Danielle at her house and we rode to the salon together. It was nice because it gave us time to talk! :) At the salon they did our hair, air-brush makeup, and all of us had time for girl talk. I can't stress how wonderful Danielle's girls are. It was a blessing to connect with them. Once we were finished we were driven in a limo to the church where we took pictures! I snapped some too! The link is below. Then, before we knew it the ceremony was about to begin. At the very last minute Ryan sent Danielle's cousin in with the hankie I ordered a while back! It hadn't arrived before I left that morning, so I wasn't sure if she'd get it or not! I had her monogram and wedding date stitched in b...

My gorgeous best friend, Danielle , is getting married in 7 days!! We have known each other since our freshman year in college. I never thought she would be my friend: she is talented, breathtakingly beautiful, and super smart! Then, we began our classes for Middle Grades Education and we got super close! Especially on our dangerous rides to and from Chestatee! It is neat to see how God places people in your life. Danielle and I will be friends forever! I can't wait to see her as a bride on October 2nd! She has been such an inspiration to me and others. I am so happy to spend her special day with her like she did with me a year ago! Yesterday was a big day packed full with a Bridesmaid Luncheon at Chateau Elan, pedi/mani, and then the Bachelorette Party. The luncheon was awesome! We all ate like queens! Emily, my new friend, got cake for all of us to taste! Right Emily? Then, Danielle passed out presents! We each got cute monogrammed bags which I of course loved!! PINK A...

A lot of things have been happening this summer.  One of the greatest events is God working in my life.  Since my junior year in high school I haven't had the best relationship with Him.  Prior to my junior year I was highly involved in my church youth group, sang with a praise team, and felt very confident in knowing and loving God.  Then, March 24th, 2002 happened.  My boyfriend and one of my best friends died in a car wreck on the way home from my house.  It is interesting to me how strong I thought my relationship with God was.  I feel that if it were stronger it wouldn't have taken me so long to not be angry with Him.  When I say angry I was ANGRY!  I had hate in my heart and could not understand why a loving God would have let this happen.  The only thing that gave me peace was knowing Wesley was in a much better place. So, this summer my sister asked me to go to Athens Church with her.  Don't get me wrong, I have been attendi...