Roll Tide!!!

I love football season. I do not love that Alabama has not been winning so much, but I do love football. I miss the days of being in school at UA and gameday and tailgating with friends. Especially the days of having friends who lived near the stadium! There is nothing like the excitement of being in that stadium, in the student section, with people cheering and yelling, and the band playing. (Although I was the obnoxious person magnet. It seemed like almost every game, there was going to be at least one sitting behind me.) Even better were the games that we got to sing Rammer Jammer!

I haven't been to a game since 2006, so I hope Jeremy and I can make it to one this year. Although he would rather go see the other team play. Yes, we are a house divided. I'm not sure what will happen one day when we have kids! But I think I'll win the battle. ;)

I miss my Alma Mater, my friends and all the good times we had. But life moves on, all too quickly it seems.

I hope everybody has a great gameday and Roll Tide Roll!!!

I Love Weddings

I love going to weddings. I love to see what the bride, bridesmaids, mother of the bride and groom will be wearing. I love the flowers, the music, well just everything! Jeremy does not. But I think that is all men. Every time we get an invitation he asks if he has to go. And heaven forbid we stay until the reception is over to see the bride and groom leave!

Well, my cousin got married a few weeks ago. He didn't complain too much because she did used to work for him when we still had Roly Poly and he knew my brother would be there. Btw, I thought I was going to have to sit between them during the ceremony.

Anyway, the wedding was so sweet and her dress was absolutely gorgeous. But the unity ceremony was the best part. Notice I said unity ceremony and not unity candle. Here is what the insert in our program said:

"Our Unity Ceremony"

During our unity ceremony we want to not only symbolize our joining together as one, but also our joining together with Christ. We will pour white flower petals together, symbolizing our pure unity together with Christ. We will then pour them out onto the altar, symbolizing our thankfulness to God for bringing us together and symbolizing that we are surrendering our lives to His will and service. We will then stand on those petals, symbolizing that we will stand on the firm foundation on which a life dedicated and surrendered to God is built.

Is that not the sweetest, most touching thing you have ever heard? I loved that it was different and unique and special to them. And sidenote, he is going to seminary to be a preacher. :)

The reception was just as nice and lovely. It was at Alexander's which I had never been to. They had dancing which is always fun. My mama and I did The Electric Slide. I can't ever pass that opportunity up. My brother was just dying to go dance, but wouldn't go without me or my mother. Of course there were plenty of pretty, single girls all lined up on the edge of the dance floor just waiting for somebody to ask them to dance. But he wouldn't do it. Finally though, the DJ played the

Cupid Shuffle and my brother and mama went out on the dance floor! He apparently taught her the dance over the summer. They were quite good if I do say so myself!

The Olympics

I have never been an avid Olympic viewer. In fact, my friend Johna used to say I was un-American. It's not that I dislike the Olympics or America. Actually, I don't guess I have a very good reason as to why I have never really watched them. Well, Jeremy likes the Olympics because he just likes sports and competition. So I have decided that I am going to try to watch some of the events this year. I am most excited about gymnastics, diving and trampoline. I did not know that the trampoline was an Olympic event. But I watched a video from the 2004 games and I was very impressed.

However, after viewing the list of Olympic events,(http://www.nbcolympics.com/) I was surprised about some of the "sports" that were considered to be Olympic material. For example, badminton is an Olympic event. When I think about the Olympics and the athletes, a certain ideal and image comes to my mind. I'm not sure how to describe it to you all. But I can promise you, that badminton does not pop into my mind. I do hope this does not offend any of you reading this. If any of my friends or family were to play badminton in the Olympics one day, I would fully support them. And maybe laugh a little. (j/k!)

(Btw, does anybody else think that it is badmitton, because I did!)

Anyway, I do hope you all enjoy the events and let me hear what you like to watch. Happy Olympics everybody!

Really???

If you have not heard about the lawsuit against Victoria Osteen (Joel's wife) please read this article. Whether true or untrue, this is one of the most ridiculous things I have heard about lately. I'm not sure I have any words on this right now. Maybe later. But I would love to hear what you all think.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,398981,00.html

Grace Keepers Women's Conference

First Baptist Church Slocomb (the church I grew up in) is hosting their 6th Annual Women's Conference on September 27. The guest speaker is Janie Walters. I had the privilege of hearing her speak at a conference earlier this year. She is absolutely hilarious and I am so excited that I get to hear her again. (That is also where I discovered Gwen Smith.) The worship leader is going to be Tammy Jensen. I am not familiar with her, but she has traveled with Travis Cottrell's worship team at Beth Moore's LP events.
The tickets to this event are only $10!! Now you know you cannot beat that price. You will also be provided continental breakfast and lunch. To order a ticket you can call 886-2200 or mail your check and information to:
First Baptist Church
PO Box 428
Slocomb, AL 36375
I highly encourage you to consider going. I promise you will not be disappointed and you will be blessed.
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask me!