Fri, Sat, Sun.

This past weekend was a lot of fun. Friday night John and I went to marriage counseling with my cousins Kyle and Charity. It was really good to talk with them and discuss things that we probably wouldn't normally. It was an added bonus to be able to play with Noah a little bit. He has such a personality and is a lot of fun. He kept pointing to me and John and was trying to say John's name, which came out more like 'on.' It was very cute.

On Saturday I had to work in the morning and missed the parade but I had a really great time that evening. John picked me up from work and then we ate dinner with my family. John and I also helped Lori dip strawberries in chocolate which was fun and delicious! That night we went to the fireworks and Seth and Sarah brought Peter along. He was so fascinated with the lights that the loud booms didn't even scare him.

On Sunday after church we ate taco's at mom and dad's and they were fabulous as always. Then we watched a bit of Enchanted. Later John grilled some bratwurst and I cooked some zucchini and summer squash and we ate dinner with Ej and Bridget. We also rented Semi-Pro starring Will Ferrell...SO FUNNY! That movie was hilarious!

Quote of the Day: "Everybody panic!" - Jackie Moon

Update: We didn't close on our house yet but we should on Thursday...I hope.

Birthday

Alright, it's past midnight so technically I'm a day late but...HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLYN! I just didn't have any time today to sit down and write this short message, sorry. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed your birthday today.

Missing Alabama

I finally graduated! I arrived in Alabama and called my mom who told me that I had gotten my diploma in the mail. It was pretty much one of the best days of my life...well that's a little dramatic but it was great!

I'm still missing Alabama, a lot. I miss being able to walk outside and have people sitting around and talking. I miss the nice breeze, the sun and the water. I even miss running away from Chloe who was always trying to bite my shoes. Getting back to work was pretty hard and it's hard to stay focused. I'm constantly reminded of what I left behind when I came home. I reach to play with my ring but it's not there and then I think of Hannah. I think John said it best when he said that he feels homesick even though he's at home. As the days drag on it does get easier but I've never felt so at home at a place that wasn't in G-Raps. Well, I guess that's all for now. I'm just really missing some of the greatest and funniest people I've ever known. Love ya'll.

Person of the Day: Hannah - for being able to make me smile even though she's thousands of miles away. Thanks little sis.

Alabama Pics

Wow. Alabama was so exciting! We had a blast. I'm gonna let the pictures do the talking. These first ones are just some random fun ones. The next few posts are sort of catagorized by the open house, the beach, and the best part of the whole trip. Have fun looking!

A salamander or something
Mom H. and I
Aunt Delaire and Uncle Ed
She won't go anywhere unless she matches!
John getting kissed by two of his favorite girls...What a lucky guy!

John and Aunt Dee
Me, John, and Hannah
John and I
Rachel and I
Our sad faces cause we were leaving

Hannah and I...gotta love her
Aunt Delaire and John...gotta love her too
The girls...Rachel, Stephanie, and Hannah being the bomb.com
Aunt Damian and I
John, Chloe, and Hannah

More Alabama Pics

John catching Hannah mid swing
Girls...
Girls gone wild (we had an even better picture but Uncle Ed didn't get it on my camera...oh well)
Me and Hannah doing karaoke
Beautiful sunset

Michael and John
The big boat of craw fish for the open house
Bay Breeze...the best alcoholic drink ever!
John and I...I LOVE this picture!
John and Christian

Alabama Pics Continued...

Hannah and I having fun
Again...(but I don't look nearly as tough as she does)

John and I at Alligator Alley
An alligator!

The beach pose
The beach
I was wishing I would see the real thing
Wish granted...
Michael and John chasing Aunt Dee trying to throw her in the water

Alabama Pics Finished

This is before...
This is after....
This is during...
Yup, John caught a hammerhead shark!
How cool is that?!

Up Side Down

On the down side: Last night's storm ripped through John's mom's yard and broke a power pole in two places and placed a tree branch across the road.
On the up side: Our new house went untouched.

On the down side: We're going to be spending lots of money in the next few weeks/months.
On the up side: We close on our new house on Wednesday.

On the down side: I am still working at Target.
On the up side: I got a call for an interview.

On the down side: It's incredibly HOT today.
On the up side: It is finally sunny for the whole day.

On the down side: I have to work Sunday through Wednesday.
On the up side: John and I leave for Alabama on Thursday.

On the down side: It's supposed to storm again this week.
On the up side: We're getting our engagement pictures taken on Tuesday (the one day it's not supposed to storm).

On the down side: A doctor prescribed me an antibiotic and apparently mistook me for a horse because those things are HUGE.
On the up side: I'm almost done with them and I feel 100% better.

On the down side: I still haven't officially graduated yet.
On the up side: They're working on it, my advisor is helping me and I should know by Friday.

On the down side: My wedding feels like it's still so far away.
On the up side: John's mom said she could get our invitations printed for like $10.

On the down side: Nope, sorry, there is no down side here.
On the up side: John and I looked at tuxedos today and we're going to match so perfectly!