Majesty of The Seas Cruise 2009

For my birthday, I wanted to go a cruise. Matt wasn't able to take off work, but still wanted me to get to go. I decided that it would be a blast to go with my closest girl friends. We left on a Monday from Miami, and came back that Friday. We went to Nassau, CocoCay, and Key West. I roomed with Mikaela and the other three were together. It was such a fun week. We laughed, danced, ate, shared old stories, and became closer. It went by way to fast, but the memories will last forever.

Me and Mikeala getting ready for the Muster Drill.

Danelle, Brooke, Sarah, Mikaela, and I at dinner the first night

All of us ladies in front of the Majesty in Nassau, Bahamas

The Atlantis....my next vacation :)

On our formal night, they brought me and Mikaela birthday cake and sang to us!

Our favorite way to end the night....Dance Party!!

In Cococay, looking at our boat

4 of us snorkeled in CocoCay...the water was freezing. We went to the sunken ship and got to feed the fish underwater. It was so sool. They didn't mind you touching them! So pretty!

Happy 21st Birthday To Me!

So I have not blogged since January of this year and it is now May....this blog will mostly be pics with few details because I have so much to update. I vow to get better at this and way more frequent.

On April 20th, I turned 21!!! WooHoo! The Saturday before that, we were having a get together with the ladies who were going on a cruise the next week and their husbands. After that, we went to our friend Danelle's house to play games. When I got inside they all yelled surprise and I had a table with gifts, a cake, and balloons. Alabama Spring football game was on earlier that day and when I looked at the cake, it was a BAMA FOOTBALL CAKE!!!

The Sunday before my birthday, a few of our closest friends went to Barefoot Beach after church to enjoy a day in the sun. We had a blast! I went to Disney because you get in FREE on your birthday and who wouldn't want to take advantage of a fun free day at Disney? My pastor's daughter, Sarah, and I share a birthday. She turned 9. Her and her mom were with us, as well as our friend Martha, and her daughter Rosalie. What a blast! There is a show called Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor. It is a computer animated interactive comedy show. They call people out in the audience to participate from your seat with the computer screen. While in line, I kept saying how embarrassed I would be if they spotlighted me. Martha says, "They only do that to weird people." About 10 minutes into the show, I am leaned over talking to Sarah. I feel a bright light on my face and look up and I am on the HUGE TV for everyone to see. He made me do these weird noises and I was laughing at myself because I looked so stupid. I guess they do spotlight only the weird ones....It made for a good memory!

Girl's Night Out...BRIDE WARS

For anyone who hasn't seen the movie "Bride Wars", you must go see it. Click here to read more on the movie. Brooke Moreland, one of the ladies I go to church with, decided that us women needed a night out, no men and kids allowed. I know I needed and it and I am so glad we got to do it. There were about 20 of us that went to the movie. HILARIOUS!!! After the movie, we were not ready to go home, so we decided to go to Cracker Barrel and get some dessert and coffee. We stayed until around midnight and finally had to say good-bye. Girlfriends are so important to have. We had an amazing time...there is nothing like "Girl Talk". Can't wait to do it again ladies!!

Brooke, Me, and Sarah

Dee and I

Brooke, Cherith, and Sarah

Martha and I

Sheralyn and Mrs. Jennifer

Matt In The Studio

Matt has been working on a song for a while now and he finally went into the studio to get it recorded. His Uncle Chad opened a studio and Matt helped him work on it. The song is "We Will Rise". Matt played the keys and did the vocals, Dave Landers played Bass, Zac Camp played the acoustic guitar, and Pedro played the drums. The song turned out great. We were there recording from 9pm until 1am. LONG NIGHT....but the couch was comfy. Thanks again Chad!

He was sweating in his little booth and we looked over and he's half naked....Will Farell TWIN

Matt is Little Mr. Home Makeover

My mom's Christmas gift was a backsplash in her kitchen. That is all she wanted. The idea came when the 2 of us were watching "Flip That House" and we saw some things that we really liked. We went out and bought the tile and Matt did it for her. He did an awesome job and she LOVES it.

Christmas In Dixie

My mom's fireplace with our stockings

Matt and I spent this Christmas in Alabama with my family. When we got married, the only way we figured holidays would work is by rotating years. We were in FL for Thanksgiving, so we spent Christmas in Bama and next year it will be the opposite. Matt couldn't get off work as early as I did, so I rode up with our Pastor's. Mrs. Jennifer's parents live in Mississippi and they pass right by my mom's exit when they drive up there, so they offered me a ride so I could have an extra 4 days with my mom. Thanks again Pastor Ryan!!! I got there at 6am on Friday the 19th. Of course I went to sleep because I was exhausted. Mom and I went grocery shopping and did some Christmas shopping! We baked Christmas Tree cookies and just hung out.

Our Christmas Tree Cookies

One of my best friends from high school, along with her husband and 2 boys, came over to my mom's to play Catch Phrase and just hang out. It was so great getting to spend time with all of them. It was the first time I met Preston, the baby! What an angel baby...all he does it lay in your arms and look at you with a smile.

My Aunt Lisa, Uncle Mark, and cousins came down the day after Christmas. My brother, and my cousin Cody, got Guitar Hero World Tour. It is one of the funnest games I have ever played. We had a blast with it. After a while of playing, I went shopping with my mom, Caitlin, and Aunt Lisa. It was fun to get the girl's out of the house and talk.

My mom got us a "House Divided Tag" for my car

Me and My cousin Caitlin

So Proud Of My Brother

My 3rd trip to Alabama in 3 weeks was for my brother's college graduation. He graduated from the University of Alabama in the Computer Science College summa cum laude (however you spell it). I am so proud of you Jason!! You are awesome!
Not only did I get to see my brother accomplish all that, but I got to see my wonderful Tandi and Ashton! They came in from Louisiana and we all had a blast. I arrived in Birmingham at 12noon on Friday. I was sooo tired. My mom and I went to the house and napped. She had to go to work that night, and I just stayed at the house waiting for Tandi to arrive. The drive from Louisiana is supposed to only be 6 hours, but it took her 12 beacuse those Cajuns didn't know what to do when the snow started falling! When Tandi got there, we ended up going to Books-A-Million so she could e-mail some things and Ashton could play with the train. We met my mom at I-Hop for dinner around 10:30pm. Then it was bed time!
On Friday, we all slept in! Glorious...We all wanted to go out and see the new malls that we haven't been to before. Friday was a day of just hanging out. Friday night, I had dinner with one of my oldest friends, Morgan Isbell. Morgan and I have known each other since Kindergarten. We met at Logan's Steakhouse. We caught up on life and just had a really nice visit. I really miss her. I met my mom and Tandi at Starbucks for coffee. We hung out until late that night and then realized how early we had to get up the next morning.
Saturday, 5am came way to early. My brother's graduation began at 9am and it was 2 hours north of where my mom lives. We had breakfast at McDonalds on campus just before graduation began. 5 of my friends from high school actually ended up sitting right in front of us which was nice. We got to talk. I forgot how much I missed all those people. After graduation, we all met up with my brother to take pictures. Then we headed to eat lunch together.
I flew out on Sunday afternoon. I had a wonderful trip! I am actually posting this as I am washing clothes and packing for tomorrow's road trip with the Deaton's. I am riding with them to Alabama and spending 9 days there with my mom. Matt is driving up on Monday or Tuesday. We will be heading home on the 28th! Get ready for another blog after that!!

This is my buddy Ashton playing guitar hero...2 years old!