Remembering Old Memories and Making New Ones

Somehow our marriage works despite this HUGE difference!


Sarah's first guitar lesson.

I love my Bridge!


It was so wonderful having my 2 old roommates and best friends back with me for the weekend. Things were a little different this time because, I'm married and it's not just me here anymore. But, Clint fit right in and got along great with Bridget and Sarah. They have given me the stamp of approval and told me it's OK to let him "in the family" now :) He was a great sport about spending his weekend with 2 extra girls!!


On Saturday morning we got some girl time in with some shopping and pedicures at Opry Mills Mall. Then, we hurried home to watch the TN vs FL game. (Clint was already in front of the TV cheering when we got home.) We all know how that game ended! I was glad to have Sarah with me so I didn't have to suffer the game alone. For those of you who don't know, Clint, for some reason, is a Florida fan :) He had some help cheering from Bridget cheering on Florida. She is what we now have identified as a "switcher." Whichever team was winning, that's who she cheered for. So, in the end, Clint and Bridget celebrated the victory. Sarah and I are still licking the wounds from that game!


I always hate to see company leave, but we are already planning our next reunion...which hopefully won't be too long from now!

Roomie Reunion

"Reunited and it feels so good!!"

Tomorrow my old roommates (and sorority sisters), Bridget and Sarah, are making the trip to come visit us in Clarksville from East TN. Oh, how I've missed them. I've seen Sarah a few times since our wedding, but I will be seeing Bridge for the 1st time in 4 months!! The 3 of us have share so many wonderful and funny memories over the years...almost enough for a lifetime. The time I spend with them is so precious. I so lucky that my husband understands my need for girl time. He will be joining us to watch the UT/FL game on Saturday, but he knows we have to do some girl things later on :) We are going to have a blast no matter what we do. I cannot wait!

Family Fun

We were so sad to see Clint's parents leave us! They arrive on Saturday evening and left Monday afternoon. We had a blast eating some good food, watching some college football, playing games, and catching up. And, we now have an updated picture of Ryann! We hope they had a great time, even if they had to sleep on the blow-up mattress!! Hopefully, it won't be too long before we get to see them again. We love you Mom and Dad!!

More house guests

We are so happy that on Saturday, Clint's parents are coming to visit us in Clarksville. We haven't seen them in awhile and are excited that they decided to make the drive to hang out with us. I've said this a million times, but I could not have been blessed with better in-laws. I'm so thankful Clint has such supporting parents!

I'm sure we are going to have a great weekend!

Loretta Lynn and Minnie Pearl

Me and Minnie


Check this guy out!
I mean business!


Clint had no idea who these 2 ladies were. We stopped in at Centerville-home of Minnie Pearl and also Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch. I had to explain to my "non-country music listening husband" who these 2 country legends were. We had fun looking at all the free tours at LL's place and trying on the jackets and hats in the gift shop. The lady at the gift shop tried her hardest to sell me that $200 leather jacket. She made such a fuss over me when she saw me in it. She said it was too cute! We obviously passed :)


On our way out, we stopped at Cissie Lynn's country store to get some drinks and was greeted by Loretta's sister herself!

A little R&R at the B&B

Clint and I just returned from our relaxing weekend at the Chestnut Hill Ranch B&B. Since we couldn't head to Jackson for the traditional Labor Day weekend at Hatchie Bottom, we thought we would at least get a quick trip in somewhere close. After a little over an hour drive, we pulled up to the Ranch and was greeted by Dr. Cher and George- the owners. After some talk in the living room, we were showed to our "Victorian Room" upstairs. What a cute place! We fit right in, antiques everywhere!! We were fed a wonderful Rib eye dinner and then took a night time dip in the hot tub outside under the stars. The next morning George and Cher fed us an absolutely delicious breakfast and gave us a map of a 30 mile yard sale close by and directions to the Mennonite community. We were off! (No good bargains at the yard sales though!) After a long afternoon, we returned to the B&B and got more acquainted with the horse, cows, chickens, ducks, baby goat, and pop belly pig named Ezmeralda. Clint and I relaxed the rest of the evening by playing a few games, walking the property, reading, and taking another dip in the hot tub. We awoke to the smells of another full course breakfast. It was truly wonderful! I'm so glad Clint and I got to get away for a weekend and spends some quality time together!

Crazy Time

Last week and this week have been extremely busy for me at work. The student's first day of class was on Monday, but the freshman were allowed to move in last week. I've literally been living at work! Hopefully, once this week is over I won't have to be working 8am-9pm anymore!! I've hardly got to spend time with Clint. He's been very understanding. Thankfully, we are getting Labor Day off! Clint has to work on Saturday, but after he gets off, we are headed to Only, Tennessee for a little R&R at a bed and breakfast. This will be our first real weekend getaway as newlyweds. We are looking forward to spending some time riding bikes, reading, and eating some good food! I'm sure I'll be taking pictures :)
I hope everyone has a restful Labor Day!
P.S.I'm sorry to everyone...I'm really not ignoring my phone calls, I've just been working. I'll call everyone back once I get back to a normal pace. I'm a little out of touch with the outside world right now :)