What makes a Married couple happy?

Going from this size bed....

To this...

Ahh...So Nice!


Yes, we finally purchased a King size bed. After spending 3 years of marriage fighting for space in our full size bed, we decided it was time! I will say I held out on this one. Clint has wanted one from the beginning of our marriage. I was always afraid it would take up too much room, look too big, etc, etc. After having 2 weeks of blissful sleep, I will admit I was WRONG. Besides, isn't that what the bedroom is all about! We ended up purchasing a Serta mattress. It was not intentional, we just found it to be the best one for the money. Serta is now our favorite brand for more reasons than one. If you don't remember the other reason, click HERE to find out why. We are a Serta family for sure. Hands down, one of our best purchases so far!

One reason I love Summer

All the flowers! I absolutly love hydrangeas. I hope to one day find a suitable place to have them growing in our back yard. My Nanaw has the most beautiful hydrangea bushes. These came from her house. We have really enjoyed them. I thought they were too pretty not to share.

4th of July at Hatchie Bottom

Another 4th of July spent at our property near the Hatchie River in West TN. We had a blast this year, but certainly missed all those who were not there. See you again on Labor Day!

This is what the West TN heat does to me, not a pretty look! But I love that I don't have to fool with fixing my hair or putting on make-up! (with Annie and J.Leigh)

Love this picture. The oldest member of our family talking to the newest additions to Hatchie Bottom (Squ.Thomas, Clint and Abe)

Catching up on Family Time

He will do this anywhere!

Hatchie Bottom was a Coke event long before we were a Pepsi family.(We still use this for drinks!)

Frisbee Time

When I think of HB, I think of this...

And this!

Lastly, I could not resist posting this picture of my dad on OUR bed. This is what the West TN heat does to him. (And yes, he fell asleep with his arm up in the air!)

Bridget's Wedding

Last weekend, the last of my best friends got married. Bridget and Brandon were married in Cleveland, TN. Sarah and I went up on Friday for all the festivities and to help Bridge get ready for her big day. The wedding was beautiful! Only at Bridget's wedding could we get away with wearing pagent size earrings, so fun!

Beautiful Bride


Bridge and Brandon

My favorite dance partner

Sweet Savannah Getaway

At the end of May Clint and I took a weeks vacation and headed to Savannah, GA. We went to Charleston last year and loved it and knew it wouldn't be long before we visited this sister town. We stayed 3 days in Savannah in a loft over looking River Street. It was so nice to be able to step out on the balcony and watch the huge container ships coming and going. And if we got hungry, we just stepped out our door and headed down River Street for some fabulous fresh seafood. The highlight of our time in Savannah was taking a trolley tour and learning all the history and eating at the famous Mrs. Wilkes house. I have never, and I mean never, eaten such wonderful Southern food. A definite MUST for a Savannah Trip.
We spent another 3 days down the road at a B&B on Tybee Island. It was nice sitting on the beach catching up on some reading. But, hands down, my favorite part was renting bikes and riding them around the island all day. It was the best way to see the sights.

The view of the river from our balcony.

Forsyth Park

Mmmmm....

Our cute island B&B

Tybee Island lighthouse

Welcome to the World Hunter

On April 26th our little cousin Hunter was born. Hunter's father is my first cousin Tom. You might remember seeing wedding pictures from Tom and Erin's wedding a few years ago. The whole family has been anticipating this birth because not only is he the first boy since Tom was born but also the first grandchild and great-grandchild. He is named after my grandfather Hunter who passed away over 12 years ago. Hunter was like a father to me and extremely special to everyone in our family. I cannot wait until little Hunter is old enough to learn about his wonderful great-grandfather. Thanks to proud Aunt Margaret for sending me these pictures so I could share them with everyone. Please continue to pray for Tom and Erin as they adjust to adding another member to their family. He certainly is a blessing!

The proud Papa! I can't explain how strange this is for me to see Tom with his first child!

Mommy and Son

He has no idea how spoiled he is going to be by this grandmother!

Excited to be an aunt

Love this one

So sweet!

Ryann Turns 3

This year we got to help Ryann celebrate her birthday in Knoxville. We played horseshoes, cooked out burgers, ate cake and of course spoiled Ryann. I love living close to family!

She got a "big girl bed!" (It should be noted that Ryann now sleeps in the same size bed as Clint and me!)

Showing off her dress up clothes