Keeping up with the Grays: January 2010

Sunday, January 31, 2010

Out on the Farm

A couple weekends ago I met two of my very best friends in northern Alabama for a little trip to the farm. Sarah Beth's family own two houses on a ton of land... 80 acres! It took me about 3.5 hours to get there and man, I haven't driven on those kind of country roads in a long time... darkness + curvy back roads + my driving skills = not my thing so much. But Sadie and I arrived safely and were so excited to start our relaxing weekend at the farm! The weekend consisted of lots of rain so we were cooped up most of the time which was fine with me. Although Cam brought quite the gun collection, there was no shooting to be had because of all the rain, but he did give us all a gun safety lesson. Thanks Cam! It was probably a good thing we didn't go out and shoot since we already cracked open a couple bottles of wine by mid-afternoon. What else is there to do on a rainy day at the farm? And that was exactly what I had in mind... lots of girl talk... I mean LOTS of girls talk (sorry Cam), lots of wine, and lots of board games. Unfortunately for SB's mom we did not get around to karaoke which she was dying to play at any hour of the day. Overall it was definitely a fun little get away and hopefully we can find a weekend to go back in the summertime! I even got to meet my parents for lunch on the way home in Athens. It was good to see them too!

They bought me a belated birthday cookie cake :)

Nothing like starting a fire to warm you up on a cold day at the farm

A fireplace is definitely on our list of things we want in our first home! I'm really hoping we won't have to compromise on this!

These two could have done this all day long (if it didn't rain)

Puppy energy

And they're still going...

Best buds

Mexican train! I love learning new games!

I miss these two girls so so much!! I still hoping we'll all live in the same city one day... :)

Monday, January 18, 2010

Happy 25th Birthday to ME!

This post is a little late, but I'M 25! whoop whoop! AND my birthday was on a SATURDAY! I don't remember the last time my actual birthday was on a Saturday, but I already can't wait until my birth date hits that mark on the calendar again! It was fun having a whole day with the hubby be all about me. :) I know that sounds selfish, but it was fun! This birthday, since some of our Nashville friends went out of town for NYE weekend, I wanted my actual birthday to be just me and the hubs. First, we woke up that morning and he made me pancakes! My favorite! They were so good! Then we went shopping... Yes, shopping. That is what I wanted to do! Ryan was such a good trooper during our 3 hour trip to the mall! He even bought me a new pair of jeans and a jacket! Then we were off to Park Cafe for appetizers and drinks before the hockey game. That night we watched the Nashville Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks- or better known as the Mighty Ducks! Of course Ryan pulled out his connections (Thanks Jason!) and we got to watch the game from one of the restaurants as well as eat and drink for free! Afterwards since some of our friends were out and about we met up with them for a couple Blue Moon's at Sam's Sports Bar. (I'm glad you guys stayed out!)

My big birthday celebration with most of our Nashville friends was on the following Tuesday. This is the second year I've had my birthday at Mafiaoza's for 2-1 pizza slices and 2-1 beers. I just love that place, and I think I'm going to make it my birthday tradition! Thanks to everyone that came out and helped me celebrate! And a shout out goes to Amy and Robert for making a fearless attempt to bring there 2 month old baby, but didn't make it much past the parking lot because of how crowded and loud the restaurant was. I'm glad I got to see you guys for a minute though!

And now for some pictures...

For those of you that don't know, I've had a DQ ice cream cake for my birthday since before I can remember. They look a little different now than when I was little since I used to get horse heads on them. I kid you not.

Walking to the Sommet Center

Go Preds!!!!!

This is the seventh birthday I've had the pleasure of celebrating with this handsome man by my side :) Can't wait for 70 more!

Joe, Megan, Buddy, Sarah-Ann, Aaron, and Meg

At Maf's

Brittany, me, Ryan and Rishi

Jeff, Natasha, Lauren and Candice

Parker, Sam, and Brittany

Meg getting my FUNFETTI cupcakes ready - thank you!! They were D-E-licious

Happy Birthday to me!

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Sadie's First Snow

We got snow in Nashville last week! Wahoo! Of course everyone freaked out and bought all the milk and eggs in the grocery store and canceled schools the day before, but we actually got some this time! Sadie LOVED it...

Weeeeeeeeeeeee!