Ten on Tuesday

[one]

My sweet grandpa has been in the hospital the last few days, and we would really appreciate any extra prayers you'd be willing to send up for him.  I love you so much, Papa! 

[two]

We hosted a fiesta-themed Stock the Bar shower for our friends Bo and Christey two weekends ago.   The weather was perfect, and we had so much fun.  More pictures coming soon! 

[three]

We went Atlanta this past weekend to see Amy and go to Trace and Kate's Stock the Bar shower.  It was great to see some of our college friends and stay out late like we used to. ;) 

[four]

While we were in Atlanta, we drove up to Cumming to meet sweet Mary Elizabeth.  She's less than two weeks old and so, so precious! 

[five]

We celebrated Molly's second birthday last week by singing to her and giving her a couple of bones.  I just that little party animal. ;)

[six]

I was so happy spring had finally arrived that I busted out my new favorite nail color on Friday night.  It's OPI Cajun Shrimp, and I'm obsessed.  

[seven]

A few weekends ago Gaines and I shot a clip for the annual Boss Hog commercial.  We'll probably end up being in it for a fraction of a second, but we had fun shooting.  If you live around here, don't forget to save the date for May 9th and 10th! 

[eight]

Speaking of May, I just found out I get to go to New Orleans that month for the National Science Teachers Association conference.  Nerdy teaching sessions, fun city, no students, and a free trip?  Yes, please.

[nine]

My February Birchbox came a few weeks ago, and I've loved trying the new products, especially the Harney and Sons tea.  

[ten]

We are flying up to D.C. this weekend to celebrate the marriage of one of my high school bffs Jen to her awesome (and tall!) fiance Chris, and I am literally counting down the minutes.  I cannot wait to watch them become Mr. and Mrs. alongside my other best friends. 

Happy Tuesday!

Happy Birthday, Bugs!

Six weeks after "Piggy" was born two years ago a friend put her picture on Facebook.  My heart started beating really fast, and I just knew she was meant to be ours.  We went to meet her that night, fell in love, and went back the next day to bring her home.  She is seriously the most lovable, friendly, smart pup in the world, and I can't imagine life without her!

So in honor of her birthday, I wanted to do another post about "Molly's Favorite Things." :)

She absolutely loves playing with her toys... 

...buuuut sometimes she loves ripping out all of their stuffing more. 

                                             

She loves taking naps on the couch...

...and watching Animal Planet... 

...but she especially cuddling up with us (even though sometimes I have to force her to do this). ;)

She loves to act pitiful when we pack...

...but loves when she gets to come on roadtrips even more...

...especially if the trip involves water.

She loved playing in the snow for the first time...

  

...but is so happy the weather is nicer now so she can play fetch outside more. 

We love you, girl!! 

Mollybug

Our bulldogs may have lost on Saturday night, but I still love those 'dawgs!  And speaking of dogs I love, I just had to share some of my favorite recent pictures of our Mollybug! 

She's not spoiled at all...

Ten on Tuesday

1.  As of last Friday at 3:35pm, school's officially out for summer!!

By the way, can you remember what show that picture is from?  Keep thinking, and I'll give you the answer soon...

2.  Last week, I finished my last gifted class and am excited to say that I'm officially gifted endorsed!! And in even better news, I will be teaching on an honors team next year and love my teammates.  

3.  Speaking of work, Gaines has been helping his dad on the farm a lot lately.  He goes out after his regular job and works until 8 or 9pm.  He's basically been doing it the past three weeks straight and has not complained one single time.  If that's not passion, I don't know what is! ;)  One day last week I accidentally locked myself out of the house and used it as an excuse to go visit him on the farm.  

He and his dad even trusted me to drive the tractor for a while...

Just kidding. ;) 

4.  A few weeks ago, the Boss Hog competition came to Waynesboro.  Barbecuers from all over the county, state, and even country came to show off their skills.  This year Amy, Mrs. Julie, and I judged the strawberry part of the competition and even had to be sworn in as judges.  It was a lot of fun and most of the dishes were really creative and delicious!

 

5.  Last week we got together with our "usual crew" for dinner at Good Day Cafe.  There's just really isn't any like Good Day food and good friends to share it with.  :)

Side note: Does the guy in the bottom right corner not look like he could be Phil Robertson's twin??

6.  This past weekend Gaines' cousin Steed married his high school sweetheart at her family's church in Atlanta.  It was a really cute ceremony and a fun reception afterwards.  Welcome to the family, Charlsi! 

7.  After a fun weekend in Atlanta with family, our Memorial Day afternoon looked a lot like this: 

8.  Has anyone else been watching The Voice this season?  We pretty much watch it religiously and our #1 favorite is Danielle Bradbery.  How cute is she?!

9.  For Molly's birthday we got her a stuffed monkey, which we jokingly call "Lovey Monkey" and claim it's her BFF.  It's her favorite toy and she loves posing playing with it.  

Well, poor Lovey Monkey recently suffered a fateful death, just like the rest of her toys. RIP, friend.

10.  And last but not least, I just heard about and started reading a book called "Divergent" by Veronica Roth.  It's a lot like "The Hunger Games" in the sense that it's a trilogy and is set in a future world of distopia.  It's actually gained so much popularity that they're already in the process of making the movie, which has a pretty good cast.  I'm almost finished reading it, and would definitely recommend it so far!

Happy Tuesday!! 

P.S. The picture from #1 was from the show "Recess" on the Disney Channel.  Remember that one?