July Recap!

July has been a super busy month for Rhett and I.

 We started the month out right, celebrating the Fourth of July with some wonderful friends down on the lake.

This delicious, fruit pizza was defiantly ate in one day. I would have to say I had two little girls who helped me with this. Dannah Jo and Kisor placed the fruit on the pizza. Isn't it beautiful?

Hammock Hangout, one of friends and Rhett decided to place several hammock in their backyard down by the lake. They named the backyard, Hammock Hangout.

Rhett skiing off into the sunset.

What a beautiful sunset!

 July 4th weekend,  while watching fireworks down by the lake we received an important phone call. Rhett's Papa called, telling us he is taking Neena to the ER. We didn't ask any questions, we hopped in the truck along with Rhett sister, Heather and her husband, Jason. We took off to Rome to meet Rhett's parents along with Papa. We received bad news as soon as we walked in. The doctor came into the room telling us that Neena will more than likely not make it. We were all in shock. I mean two days before then, Cathi, Rhett's mom, Neena, and I were shopping in Rome for home decor' for my house. On July 3rd, Neena died. (This is a tear jerker) Neena was the most uplifting person to be around. She would give you the shirt off her back just to make sure you had something. She was the sweetest lady and anyone that was ever around her felt her love. The doctors labeled her death as cardiac arrest, but since she had a stroke 15 years ago we think it was another stroke. She was be missed by many people. All she wanted to see was her grandchildren to get married and since she had seen that as of, May 28th. She kept telling Heather and I that now she is looking forward to grandchildren. We miss Neena, but looking forward to seeing her again.
Since that all happened so suddenly, Rhett's uncle whom loves in New Jersey had to drive down the next day. Greg and Dale, decided to stay the rest of the week for all the following events. On the actual 4th of July, I had already planned a get together with Rhett's family and mine so we thought about cancelling it, but Papa stayed strong and still wanted me to have it. It was a time of relief to get out of the house for most of us.

The "flag" cake I made for the 4th of July.

My memo board, from Willow House.

Uncle Greg, Heather, and Rhett

Check out my red, white, and blue flowers I found at the local grocery store, I loved them and had to have them!



July 6th was my best friend, Ashley's 21st birthday. We went to Birmingham and celebrated her 21st with her. I am blessed to have met such an awesome girl whom has such wonderful goals she has set for her life. She has gotten a 2nd grade teaching job in Albertville, and I know she will be an effective teacher. I can't wait to hear all about it.

All the girls that went to celebrate Ashley's 21st

Ashley's birthday present from Rhett and I. A new dress to teach in.

Rhett and I at The Cheesecake Factory for Ash's birthday.

July 15th, weekend is the BIG Deer Expedition in Birmingham. My Dad looks forward to this every year. Dad and Mom had asked Rhett and I to join them along with my sister, Anna and her boyfriend, Nick to attend. I would have to say it's the biggest hunting, fishing, and manliest thing I have ever been too. I sucked it up and had the time of my life. Anna, Mom, and I enjoyed all the free samples of beef jerky, fudge, and jewelry cleaning that place had to offer. We ended our trip with a lovely dinner at Jim -N- Nick's .

July 22nd, weekend we went to the beach with the Johnson Family. We left Saturday after I got off work, but first we had to stop by Karlie's first birthday party to deliver her present to her.



Then we left from Centre to meet the Johnson's in town then headed to Auburn for the night. Rhett and I stayed with Heather and Jason. It was good to see them and spend that night with them. We left Sunday morning for Panama City Beach. We had a great time! It was a great trip to just relax and read a good book, and that is exactly what I did.

Daniel and his girls taking an afternoon nap down on the beach.

Rhett and I enjoying ourselves. 

Sweet Dannah Jo, I think the flash was a little to bright.

Mandy and I

Kisor and Dannah Jo

The guys, Daniel and Rhett

We have had a wonderful month of July. I look forward to what the month of August has in-store for Rhett and I.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Honeymooners!

Check it out! I have finally made time to put up our honeymoon pictures. I had to pick from several hundreds. The pictures does not do the island of Antigua justice. We had a wonderful time. Enjoy!

We finally arrived in Antigua!

These black birds were EVERYWHERE!

Lunch before the beach

It's beautiful.

haha. sun bathing

the view from poolside

Dinner at Marios

Our bed was decorated everynight when we got back from dinner.

The fireMAN show. He was incredible.

He had to be absolutely crazy to be dealing with this much fire.

This is the small shopping village in Sandals, where you could purchase surverniors, diamonds, and trips.

My handsome hubby

haha, I told Rhett to open his eyes and he sure did that...haha

Rhett tanning

The swim-up bar at the Big Caribbean pool

The snorkeling trip, was awesome.

We snorkeled an old sunken ship. I wish I had taken a water proof camera with me to capture all the colorful fish.

Talent show night at the resort, we were always entertained.

Rhett and I met a sweet, sweet couple. Stephanie & Zack. They were married on the same day as we were. Rhett and Zack were going to enter the talent show by singing some good ole' songs. Well Zack got up and sung, and the crowd was overwhelmed by how wonderful he could sing. Rhett decided he better not show Mr. Zack up, haha. I wish I would have videoed Zack singing. He was great!

Zack, singing some Journey.  Next American Idol  I must say.

Rhett and Zack

The honeymoon gang at the Piano Bar.

Dinner at Eleanor's

We took a taxi into downtown Antigua to shop. Rhett was all geared up with his backpack on.

I took a break from shopping to have my picture taken with the pirate.

Shops

This was our path back to our suite.

haha. me and the camera bag. Rhett finally caught a picture of his wife.

God's beautiful creation.

We had a wonderful honeymoon. Antigua was beautiful and truly a great place to spend a honeymoon at.

we're back

After two months, we are -kinda- back to normal. Rhett has been working everyday, still in construction, and I have been searching for teaching jobs while working three jobs....Varsity cheerleading coach, Odyssey (a gym in Centre), and Willow Tree (a clothing boutique). Our lives have been kind of crazy these past few weeks.
I will have to recap our wedding and honeymoon for you all. Let's just say there is not a word to describe how wonderful it went. I will be getting the wedding pictures back soon, and I will definitely post them on the blog.

Here is a few pictures that I have been meaning to blog about but the pictures will just have to do.

My sister's 21st birthday

Anna's boyfriend and I planned a surprise party for her...and one of her friends, Andrea, told her about it. Therefore, she wasn't surprise. I will say she sure did act like it.

Andrea, she told Anna about her own surprise party.

A few wonderful people helping me with my wedding programs.

Some of my cheerleaders came to help put them together.

My wedding programs....we ran out of material fast so this was the first go around.

Lawn & Garden Shower

Rhett's church held the shower down at the creek. It was beautiful!

Have a extravagant night, be back soon!

Down to 3 Days

I have been super busy with all the last minute "stuff" to do for the wedding. I can not believe our wedding is here...this SATURDAY! I am looking forward to this wonderful day. I have been, along with many others...praying for no rain, since it is an outdoor wedding...please send up a special little prayer for us.  My future mother-in-law has been working non stop, bless her heart. Since we are having the wedding at her house, they have planted more flowers, grass-seed, pressure washed the house ,re-painted, weed-eated the yard numerous times, mowed the yard, and much much more. I am blessed to have her and Mr. Larry as my soon-to-be in-laws they have worked hard to make this wedding beautiful. My mom, dad, and sister have been on the other end of things. Mom has been running her self to death with food preperation, decorations, and making sure everyone who is suppose to help is coming. Dad, has been the one having to run all the errands while still making time for a golf game with his buds. My sister, has been my personal slave, for the last month. I have told her over and over again.... I will do the same for you plus more when you get married. My family from out of town came in this past Saturday and they have been helping tremendously. I am absolutely blessed to have such a wonderful family who is willing to go an EXTRA mile to make this wedding day perfect for the both of us. I will post lots and lots of pictures once I get back from our honeymoon and cheerleading camp. Prepare yourself.....

ANTIGUA here we come!