Wild Wild West

We just returned from a long weekend trip to Arizona!

And let me tell you, this time of year is perfect!

Our quick visit was to help our dear friends celebrate their marriage!

And who doesn't love a good party?

The Bride and Groom

The big day!

  

The beautiful bride!

Presenting Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Briggs!

isn't my husband cute?

Our picture perfect moment......yep..... 

J and his college buddies.

J sleeping while we were chatting.... 

  

Mother and Son

 Father and Daughter dance....so sweet!

What a wonderful wedding! 

and Arizona is kinda wonderful too!

Good Ole Rocky Top

J and I just returned from the annual (37 years) Smokey Mountain vacation! 

Yes, you read that correctly! For the past 37 years (and some), this dashing group, otherwise known as the "Branchwood Bunch", has vacationed in Gatlingburg, TN every fourth weekend in October; otherwise known as Halloween weekend.

Example: circa 1990

As always, we ate too much and stayed up to late.  We shared lots of laughs and reminisced about the good old days.  We even ran into President Obama....or so he claimed.......I have my doubts!



I took tons of pictures and look forward to sharing them with you!  But now I must get dinner on the table as it is almost 9.....oops!

The three F's...Fellowship, Football and Fabric

Over Labor Day weekend, I traveled back to God's country (for those of you who are not familiar that God's country can be Birmingham, Alabama or Auburn, Alabama....depending on context of course) to visit with family and friends.  It was such a fun weekend so I wanted to share a few pictures!

As soon as my plane landed, mom, dad and myself headed to my high school Alma mater for one of the best high school rivalries in Birmingham!  When we arrived, the stadium was already at capacity. The fire marshall informed the growing number of spectators the only way in was to form a line and wait for people to leave.  Thank goodness we were in the front of that line!

(Sandra Ivey McMahan)

(Sandra Ivey McMahan)

(Sandra Ivey McMahan)

(Sandra Ivey McMahan)

GO, BIG BLUE!

(Sandra Ivey McMahan)

After the game, we headed to the field and attempted to do a few routines from our yonder years....I personally think we still got "IT". 

Yes, CJ hit a 50 yard line split!

                                  The Floyds                                           The Floyds 2010 Christmas card

On Saturday, we had fun listening to the Auburn game while we roasted marshmallows!

miniature marshmallows that is........

And we ended the weekend with a family cook-out!

The moms.....

The kids...

The group (trying to get assembled)....

and the group again!

But it doesn't end there!  In between the heaps of food and football, mom and I spent a total of five hours fabric shopping and I am happy to report that I feel in love with three fabrics (and a chair)!  Will post those pictures tomorrow!

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

You may remember our dear friends, Matt and Jodi.  Back in April, Jacob and I helped Matt set up the proposal sight where he asked Jodi to be his wife!  Four short months later........it is my honor to present Mr. and Mrs. Smith!

The whole night was so much fun!  As a result, I don't have many pictures.  I did manage to pull out the camera for a few quick snaps at the end of the evening!

Matt and Jodi loving being married!

With our friends Adonis and Jessi

Deepa, me and Amber

The best picture I could get of J and Joey. Clearly, this will not be sitting on anyone's mantle in the near future!

This is what happens when I ask Jacob to take a picture.

Take 1....

Take 2...

Take 3...

Take 4...

And finally, take 5...

We closed the evening out with one final group shot!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Smith!  Thanks for letting us be apart of your special day!