Proud to be an American!!!

I love holidays!  I love the decorations, the traditions, and being with family and friends, and the 4th of July is no different!  This year, we went swimming at Chad's aunts house and then to my parents for a BBQ, homemade ice cream and a giant cupcake I made using my new  "Great Cupcake Pan".  It turned out so cute and it was a hit!!  We then went and watched fireworks.  I am so grateful for the freedoms that I enjoy, and to live in such a beautiful country!  I hope you had a Happy 4th of July!!!

My Best Friend's Wedding

{Part 2}

On June 19, 2009, my Best Friend Emily got married to Tad Cannon.  I have known Emily for about 18 years and I have never seen her so happy.  I remember when Tad took Emily to her first prom, my whole family walked across the street to see the happy couple in their prom get-up, and now 8 years later we were all there for the wedding.  This wedding was a long time in the making, and it totally paid off!!  Everything was so beautiful and so perfect and Emily looked gorgeous!!  I am so glad I was able to be a part of their ceremony and wedding, it was so much fun!!!  Congrats Cannon's...We Love You Guys!!!

Fiesta!!!

We just got back from such a fun vacation to Cancun.  We went with my family and we had such a good time!!  We ate too much good food, avoided the swine flu, drank too many fancy drinks (virgin of course), went on a Cancun jungle tour, explored the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza, went to the Isla Mejures (Island of the Women), snorkeled with about 100,000 fish (no joke), bartered in the flee markets, and went on a zip line tour of Cancun.  We had the time of our lives and made lasting memories!  Thanks Mom and Dad!!!  (The picture collage didn't turn out how I wanted, but it will have to do this time.)

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Happy Fathers Day!!

I am a Daddy's girl!  I always have been and always will be!  I have the best Dad in the world!!  My Dad is selfless, giving, caring, funny, and loving.  He is so willing to sacrifice for all of us.  Every Monday morning he gets on a plane to travel to Alabama to work until Thursday night.  He is gone a lot, but he makes sure he makes his time at home extra special for all of us.  My Dad cares about all of us girls.    I admire the way he treats my Mom and my Grandma, he is always so loving!  I am so grateful for my Dad and all he does for me!  I love you Dad, Happy Fathers Day!!  P.S. He leaves the best blog comments!! 

I have also been blessed with the best Father-in-Law.  Bruce has many of the same characteristics my own Dad has.  He has welcomed me into his family with open arms and I am so happy to be a part of his family too.  Every time I am with Bruce I am laughing, I think he is so funny!!  Bruce and I share our love for sugar and dessert foods.  He makes some of the best desserts (and meals).  Chad and Bruce are a lot alike, and I am so grateful that Bruce raised Chad to be the person he is.  Happy Fathers Day Bruce, We love you!!!

Life's Little Moments

.::The Best Things In Life Aren't Things::.

Tonight, was one of my Best Friends Wedding Dinner.  The wedding dinner made me think a lot about my life.  I am so grateful for my life and everything I have.  One of the toasts really made me think about the important things in my life and it put my life into perspective.  Sometimes I get so caught up in gossip, fashion, work, etc. that I forget about the important things.  None of those things matter, and none of those things I can rely on.  However, my family and friends are always there for me, no matter what!  I know that I will always have a shoulder to cry on, a person to vent to, and family and friends who love me; and for that, I am grateful!!!

Happy Birthday Leslie!

I can't let this day go by without wishing my Mother-in-Law a Happy Birthday!!!  Leslie is 50 today!  

I hope you have a very Happy 50th Birthday Les!!  Thanks for all you do for us!!  We love you lots and think you are the best!!!

Coming Soon....

Cancun pics!!!  

We got back on Saturday night and the vacation is for sure over!!  We're back to reality and back to life in the fast lane!!  I will post pics from our amazing vacation soon!!!