It Snowed in LA (Lower Alabama)

FINALLY!!! We got a "Snow Day." It's been years since it has really snowed in south Alabama, but this snow made up for that. It didn't stick around long, but it was beautiful while it lasted. Here are a few pictures from our "Snow Day" in Beatrice. Sunny came over for the weekend since Tom was in Kansas working and Troy University was closed because of the weather. It was great hanging out and playing with the fam. We really did miss Tom.

        

                   Sunny and Dallas

We had a snow ball fight with Jeff, Sharon, Joe, Gabby and Anna. Here are a few action photos.

 

  

We went to our camp and built the snowman from the first picture.

 

  

  

Sunny making her snow angel

 

 

The Puppies had a blast in the snow also! They really didn't know what to think of it all, but got the hang of it quickly...well, most of them. Dallas, Tom's Dalmatian, tried to eat all of the snow. 

 

This is Daniel's dog Shula

And Molley...she had a blast!! Getting that hair clean later...not so much!

A sweet friend in town took a picture of the bank where I work. The snow is amazing!!

OH!! I almost forgot. SNOW CREAM!

 

Here's how we made it:

1 gallon of snow

1 cups of sugar

1 tablespoon of vanilla (plus a little more)

2 cups of milk

mix together and serve immediately

Come Meet the Family

On January 23rd, my Parents hosted an amazing family dinner to celebrate our engagement and get to know the family members. We ate at The Pines restaurant in Troy, AL. Daniel's Mom, Dad, Sister, Step-Mother, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles and cousin all came to town. It was great seeing them all and getting to introduce them to my family. Mother, Daddy, Tom and Sunny were all there to meet everyone. Here are some pictures from the night.

 

  

Daniel's Aunt Micky and Caroline

  

Daniel and I with his sister, Jennifer, and My sister-in law Sunny and My brother, Tom

  

Daniel with his Aunts, Lucky and Micky

 Daniel and I with his grandparents

If Everyone Gave A Little

Just like everyone else I've been keeping up with the news from Haiti. The devastation and pain the people there are suffering with after the earthquake is heartbreaking. The pictures of the children are so sad and the thought of them being alone or lost is the most horrible thought. I've been following several bloggers who are donating through the Red Cross or Compassion International to help with the monetary cost of aid. There are a million ways to help the people there, most importantly through prayer.

Other ways to give:

Click here
Haiti Earthquake Relief

or text Haiti to 90999 and a $10 donation will be made to the Red Cross. This charge will be added o your cell phone bill.

Please give if you can. If we all give a little, it will go a long way.

Getting Started

My intention for this blog it to record and keep up with the "Moments" as I like to call them that will happen during the next 10 months of wedding planning and afterward. This is for my own personal enjoyment, but if anyone enjoys reading that is GREAT!!

Like I said in the "About Me" section, Daniel proposed on Christmas Eve (more like just after midnight on Christmas Day). 

Here is our first picture. 
Remember it was after midnight and it had rained all day...We were exhausted!!





This picture was taken Christmas Day after we'd had a little sleep.



We have chosen October 9th, 2010 as our wedding day. Yes, we checked the football schedules and hunting schedules (since Daniel is a Game Warden that was important). All the important teams are playing away games on October 9th that the date was set. 


Wedding plans are in full swing. The ceremony will be in Beatrice Alabama at Beatrice Baptist Church and the reception at The Hybart House in Monroeville, AL. 

Last weekend my Mom, two of my bridesmaids, Mom's best friend and I went dress shopping and after only 12 dresses I found the one. So....Dress, Check!

Now I am searching for Bridesmaids dresses, shoes, and my shoes. Any suggestions on this search? Know anyone who will make bridesmaids dresses? That may be our best option.