Catch Up not to be confused with Ketchup

Well, we have had a crazy couple of weeks. I think I last left off during our birthday marathon. One of my BFF's and roommates for life had a birthday, and we celebrated by eating some fabulous food! Susan is without question one of the best people on the planet, and I am so lucky I get to be her bestie. Hopefully, she can forgive an INSANELY late documentation of her birthday festivities. We had a blast and it was so great to have all our friends in one place! Happy Birthday Snazzy!!

The very next day we headed to Chuck E. Cheese to celebrate our favorite FOUR year old. Which absolutely BLOWS my mind. We love L so much and are so proud of the sweet girl that she is. L will make anyone smile in 2.1 seconds. I know 4 will be such a great year for her! It should also be noted that Mr. Cheese's casino is bad for the Bubba... Totally addicted to winning tickets. I have never been prouder or more humiliated of his ability to score thousands of tickets. This is not an exaggeration. Thousands. Of. Tickets.

Cutest Ariel there ever was!

Between the birthday fun, we have been hanging out and having low key days. I found a great piece of furniture so I am excited about the little updates to our house decor. I am estimating I will have it decorated and organized about when we own it... You know in 30 years.

New chest and rug. Old Dog.

Over the weekend we headed to Memphis to see Mary Poppins (which was my Christmas present). We went with our friends Tyler and Mallory, and it was such a great and laid back weekend. We ate, shopped, talked, and watched Ms. Poppins. I don't know if it can get any better than that! The show was wonderful and renewed my childhood love for Mary Poppins. The only bad part of the trip was the last hour driving in TERRIBLE rain. Probably the worst rain I have been in in quite some time. At least there were no tornadoes like there were further south. I sorta failed at taking pictures, but we have a few to document the experience.

So fun. I sure do love Bubba.

Check out that RAIN!

Okay, last thing that I have missed on the blog, but not in my heart! My life-long best friend celebrated her birthday this weekend! I hate that I missed the festivities, but I know everyone had fun! Happy birthday Em!! Love you and hope your 27th year is a good one! Lord, we are old... we have been friends for 21 years. I mean that is the age that I feel in my heart. Too bad we are closer to 30! 

An oldie, but goodie. We were so tan.

This week should be low-key and a gentle build up to the most important birthday... Mine that is :). I'm only kidding about the most important part. Have a great week!!

Life Lately or Birthdays Galore

The New Year has come, and life has turned crazy. Seriously, January has been insanely busy, but only with super fun family things so I am not complaining. January is birthday central for our family. Like 5 immediate family members and 2 close friends. Wowzers. Our weekends have been filled with family time, and I wouldn't change a minute of it! 

Two weekends ago, (yes I am far behind on documenting this journey called life, but life got busy), we celebrated Bubba's sister's birthday. We had a great time eating which is my favorite hobby and just hanging out. We laugh an insane amount when all together, and this weekend was no different. Bubba's dad may or may not have busted into a rap at dinner. I can't confirm this for sure as I have been sworn to secrecy. Also,   our waitress refused to sing the annoying restaurant birthday song for fear of the birthday girl. Totally, a fun time. I am so, so blessed to have such great in-laws, and we had such a great time celebrating Rebecca. Because she is pretty darn great. (I only wish I had taken pictures!)

Last week, we hunkered down in the freezing cold weather. See evidence of snow. And we were getting ready for rounds 3 and 4 of birthday celebrations. We headed up to Nashville over the long weekend to celebrate Caroline's 1st Birthday, which happened to be on John's birthday weekend. Don't be fooled everyone was there for Caroline. :).  We spent the night Friday with Bubba's parents, and were totally given the royal treatment. I cannot complain, it was quite lovely. Then Saturday, we drove the rest of the way to see Baby C!

Saturday night, we took a brief break to celebrate John's Birthday. It was incredibly fun. My brother is one of the funniest people ever, the other funniest being his wife so we had a good time. Exhibit A: The Birthday Boy:

You know just in Emily's night gown.

Sunday was ALL about this precious girl. Caroline is such a fun addition to our family. We love her so much. I truly CANNOT believe that she is about to be one. That is so old. She is so smart and happy. We just love her. She had an Alice in ONEderland Tea Party.  It was absolutely adorable. Emily is so creative and did a fabulous job with all the details!

Dressed as Alice

SMASH!

The birthdays are continuing this week and weekend, but this is a great place to say... To be Continued. Oh and Happy Birthday: Rebecca, John, and Caroline!

Happy (Now Late) Birthday to My Mama!

On Friday, my mama celebrated her "29th" birthday. She and my daddy came over to celebrate! Somehow out of my mom's birthday I snagged a free meal and a new jacket... Happy Birthday to her! I kid. We had a really great time celebrating my Mom. So much fun in fact that Bubba invited them to stay two nights, and I had to tell him not to get crazy. I love my mom and my dad, and it is really great to live close enough to have birthday dinners. 

Happy Birthday Mama! 

Happy Birthday Whitney!!

Whitney greeted her 27th year on the 2nd, but due to some scheduling conflicts and Labor Day we went out to celebrate her tonight. The way I see it is everyone should have a birthday week, and if you are really talented a birthday month.

Meet Whit:

In true nostalgic fashion, I need to write a piece about this girl. Whitney and I have been friends for a LONG time. I believe a top 10 list is in order.

10. You are a master at all things hair. Whit did my hair for my wedding and first job interview. I am forever indebted for good pictures and my pay check. (Clearly, it was hair for the win).

9. You have a really fantastic witty sense of humor. No one on earth can tell a better story than Whit. You will be laughing in no time.

8. You are part mouse. After all, cheese is your favorite food.

7. You have a very large and caring heart. You give wise counsel and are never afraid to tell it like it is.

6. You sung Fancy at the fish fry and are a cowgirl at heart (these are lies but we love to say them). Evidence was Whit's birthday cake 2 years ago.  See picture below. Yes that is a portrait in frosting.

5. We shared a room for the 3 years that I was in law school. Yes an actual room. Like sisters ages 7 and 9.  You were supposed to be there for a semester and lasted 3.5 years. I would not trade one second of the 2 car garage with industrial carpet and 3 tier bathroom that was the temperature outdoors.

4. You have a relationship with the Lord that is solid and encouraging. At any moment, I can call (well she is bad at using the phone) you and you will be there. You are loyal.

3. Your family is one of my favorites. When your dad had that bad spell 2 years ago in January. I needed to be in Hattiesburg and not class so I told my teachers that "my cousin's dad had a heart attack." That shows I am bad at lying because I believe that would be my uncle. Anyways... You and your family love fiercely and I love that about y'all.

2. You have a strange relationship with animals. I would never place you in the category of animal lover. So, it seems natural that now in your life you have 2 cats and are semi "the cat lady."

1. You are the best friend we could ever ask for.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WHIT!!!

The Big 0-6!

Happy Happy Birthday Sweet Girl!! Our niece is turning the big 6! She is one of my very favorite nieces... top 4 for sure ;). We are so proud of her and love her to pieces. Here are some things that we simply love about our girl:

She is a mini adult. Ever since I have known her she can carry on the best conversations with me. She takes things seriously, but can laugh so hard that it is infectious.

She has her uncle pretty whooped. He loves his girls something fierce.

She has just the right amount of swag. Sister can rock my heels better than I can and out accessorize a Kardashian. Yet she is a lady at all times.

She is happy and fun. And we ALWAYS have fun with her.

She is the best niece, and we love her so much! Happy Birthday Girl!!! 6 is gonna be a great year for sure.  We just know it.

LOVE YOU!!!

Happy Birthday Fri!!

A Fri. Love you girl and all you mean to our friend group! So glad you are now 26 like the rest of us :)! You are an incredible friend and I (and everyone else) is so glad you were born! I love a good countdown, so here are my top ten favorite things about you.

10. You rock a jr. high nickname that has stuck. (Even though you try and be Amanda...Seriously, who is that Fri?)


9. You read every night without fail and soak up your books.


8. You are kind in your soul and love people.  A great example is that you allow my niece to call you French Fri, and make her roll laughing calling her Hot Dog.


7. You are disciplined in a manner that I can only dream about being.


6. You are a fabulous teacher that cares deeply about her students.


5. You love the Ellen show as much as I do.


4. You have a great bed.  I used to take naps on it while I was in Law School and never told you. :)


3. You make me laugh and others laugh too.


2. You get crazy after 8 pm, but you stay up anyway and make us all life as the night goes on and you end in hilarious tears.


1. You are one of the best friends a girl could ask for, and we are all so thankful the Lord put you with all of us! :)

We went to eat at Cock of the Walk tonight.