The Best Days of Our Life

If you know me, I am sorta a life enthusiast. As in I love getting excited. I absolutely HATE surprises, because my most favorite activity is living in a state of excitement. I love the build up. I also don't have to be excited about anything particularly huge. I may suffer from some sort of disorder because I have been known to be equally excited about a trip to Chick-Fil-A and a trip to the beach. I only think that this makes me well-rounded not weird. I may be wrong.

Well, this past weekend and this upcoming week is sure to be one continuous state of excitement. Friday we had a fun date that was filled with much needed fellowship. I simply love all my friends, but this one is a sure winner. Saturday, we had such a fun and relaxing day at home. Actually, I had that day and Bubba took a test for his class for 4 hours. At one point, I felt guilty for laying in bed and watching football, so I deep cleaned the bathroom and bedroom. Then, I resumed my horizontal position with the dogs snoozing too. Rough life.

Gunnar wanted to turn off the Ole Miss game. He is a Tiger fan.

The best part of Saturday came that afternoon/night. We went to an incredibly sweet wedding of some family friends. I can honestly say that they looked so happy and so in love. It was one of the sweetest weddings I have been too in a while. The groom's sisters (our friend) made me tear up a little. They are definitely a kind and good family. We are always blessed by them. After the wedding, some friends of ours (Corey and Marie) came over to our house for an on the spot football party. We watched the State/Bama game. Ryan came over and joined us too. In about 15 minutes, we had a spread. Complete with pork roast mini sandwiches. I promise you that football and food are in my DNA. At any moment, I feel a girl must be ready for some team spirit and that involves food. Look it up. I bet Southern Living agrees. 

Yum. State may have lost, but we had a blast.

Sunday, we had a blessed day with family. We went to church with Bubba's sister's family. It was a great service and then we had good family fellowship after. We even ate dinner together too. I can't complain about that kind of day! The girls were as cute and sweet as ever. We had fun getting to see their clubhouse at the lot. It was super cool. My favorite moments always come from talking to these girls. A had some great things to say, and we are so proud of the little smarty she is becoming. She wrote all our names and even spelled out Bubba mostly by her self. Smart cookie. Here is a conversation between L and me:

L: You can come to our clubhouse and be in our club. But, you need to ask your mama and daddy first.

Me: Well, I will be sure to ask them.

L: Good, you gotta ask your daddy.

Haha. I guess I should be sure to ask Jim. We are excited about this week and especially Halloween! Let's just hope my excitement stays at a healthy minimum. Although, with this weather, that may be too much to ask. Fall has arrived.

Boots. Crunchy Leaves. YES!

Merry Football. Happy Halloween. Fall Lovin' Friends!

Football Favorites

Saturday night was a night I have been dreaming of since I was old enough to learn the love of a dip and a football game.  Some little girls dream of their grown up house to have an avenue to decorate. While I do love getting new things for our house, my most favorite day happened on Saturday. Our first house football party. I loved being surrounded by friends and too much food and two TVs for maximum football viewing. Let's just say that this is why I love our house.

How short girls cook. No judgment necessary.

Getting the spread ready.

I guess being from the South and especially Louisiana the need to feed people burns hot inside me. Saturday, I cooked for an army. It was the first time that I made from scratch Jambalaya. Like the kind that takes three hours to get real nice and yummy.

A lot of goodness in that pot.

We had a house full, and I loved ever second.  Everyone was sure to wear their school of choice colors, which only made my heart that much happier. (Even if we were the only Tigers in the house). We watched Florida beat Tennessee, and State get their third W of the season. LSU won, and we caught the highlights. Ole Miss got destroyed. Everything a girl could ever hope for!

I love our friends and this season of life. Where football is all the excitement we need and a potluck is as good as it gets.

God Bless and Geaux Tigers! :)