Geaux Dawgs

All I have to say this morning is...

GO DAWGS!!!! BEAT THE TIGERS!!!!

[awaken a nation]

Happy 1st Birthday, Emma!

After the Bird Dog Breakway, Gaines and I headed over to Amanda and Robert's the celebrate sweet Emma's 1st birthday.  To say she is one of the cutest, sweetest babies I've ever met is an understatement.  She has such an infectious little smile and a personality that will melt your heart.  She loved all of her gifts, but I think she was most proud of the first birthday card Amanda and Robert opened for her. :)

Happy birthday, sweet girl!!

Bird Dog Breakaway 5K

Last Saturday I ran my second 5k with Kristina and am super proud to say we ran the whole thing!  It was the 6th Annual Bird Dog Breakaway,  and we started at the park and then wound around through my neighborhood.  

And do you see our times?  I owed Kristina a "win" after our Loop the Lake 5k last year. ;)  

Weekend Getaway

Last weekend Gaines and I drove down to his family's coast house in Valona, Georgia for the weekend.  We ate a great breakfast at a place in Darien called The Purple Pickle and then spent the rest of the day on the water.  The weather was gorgeous, and it was just so nice to relax in such a beautiful place.  :) We later got ready, watched part of the Alabama / Texas A&M game and then drove back to Darien for a fun dinner at Skippers Fish Camp.  On Sunday, we got to spend most of the day with Gaines' parents and Amy hanging out and boating.  What a perfect little mini-vacation it was!  

Happy Tuesday! 

4-3-2-1 Recommendations

[four t.v. shows i can't wait to watch this fall]

(Person of Interest - Tuesdays @ 10 on CBS)

(Modern Family - Wednesdays @ 9 on ABC)

(The Big Bang Theory - Thursdays @ 8 on CBS)

(Revenge - Sundays @ 9 on ABC)

[three movies we've enjoyed lately]

(Now You See Me)

(The Call)

(Olympus Has Fallen)

[two dvd sets we're obsessing over]

(Dexter - Seasons 1-7)

(Homeland - Seasons 1-2)

[one book i just couldn't put down]

(The Husband's Secret)

Any other suggestions for TV shows, movies, or books you're loving?

Labor Day Weekend at the Rivah

Labor Day has become one of my new favorite holidays-- not only is it a three-day weekend, but last year my family started the tradition of going to the rivah over the long weekend, which I look forward to all summer. 

[Last Year's Post]

This year Gaines, Molly, and I left on Friday afternoon and got in a little before midnight. The long drive was all worth it once we hopped out and see everyone.  Saturday morning we all woke up really early and hung out while drinking coffee in the kitchen.  Then "the men" (minus my poor Dad, who had gout in his toe) headed off to play golf, while mom, Dales, and I drove over to The Tide's Inn for lunch.  We sipped on fun lemonade drinks and ate a great meal as we talked and talked and talked by the water.  How perfect! 

When we got back we all headed to the pool for a little while, but later came back up to the house to enjoy the view, play some golf, shoot some crows, and drink some beers. Sounds a little redneck if you ask me. ;) 

After a fun homemade dinner the Quinns came over, and we all watched the Georgia/Clemson game.  Even though we didn't win, it was still fun to watch the game with some of my favorite people! 

The next morning we hung out by the pool and went swimming in the bay (which Molly just LOVES).  Anna Hensley even found a sea horse!  

Then we took the jet skis and boat over the sand bar, which was the epitome of a Redneck Yacht Club if you ask me.  It was so much fun, and we even ended up jumping off the top of Rowe's boat.  Talk about Sunday Funday.  

We ended the night with another great meal, some more picture taking, and of course a beer pong tournament in the basement.  

There just nothing like a weekend of Turner Family Fun at the rivah. ;)