Words cannot describe my excitement!

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner is coming on June 5'th!

I am totally doing a happy dance on the inside!

Alice in Wonderland

FANTASTIC!

I saw this movie in 3D last weekend with Jennifer (My sis), Brandy, Nicole and Samantha. I am usually not a huge Tim Burton fan but he nailed this one! I am a bigger fan of his wife who played the Queen of Hearts because she is in the Harry Potter movies as Bellatrix Lestrange (Wonderful job playing her). I thought this movie was all around so smart and intuitive. It amazes me how Tim Burton can watch the Classic-Alice in Wonderland and see this. Some told me that this movie was "really" dark and I did not see it as such. If I had kids - depending on their age I may have taken them to see this one. The 3D affects used were awesome and made the movie seem like it was literally happening all around you. I give this movie two thumbs up and would totally recommend it to others :) Have a great weekend!

Ski Trip Attempt #2 = SUCCESS!

Our ski trip was so much fun I honestly don't know where to begin! We made it to our cabin by about 5:00 on Friday afternoon and got settled in. We went to Sagebrush (equivalent to Longhorn) that night for dinner. After we got back from dinner we played Rummikub (one of our favorite games). There was actually a garden tub with jets in the bedroom, which was wonderful! I knew this was going to come in handy after a full day of skiing! Our Friday night was not that exciting but it was good to relax and not have to worry about anything.

We got an early start Saturday morning. Cataloochee opened at 8:30 and that is exactly what time we got there. It was a good four miles up the mountain. We stopped for pictures along the way. The scenery was gorgeous! When we arrived at Cataloochee we were able to bypass the ticket lines and go straight to rentals. We got our boots which I must say were dreadfully uncomfortable. You would think they would try to make those things more comfortable considering how long you are in them. Then we got our skis and we were on our way. Our package included a beginners ski class but that is not our style. I went skiing when I was a Senior and Chad went a very long time ago with Jeremy. We practiced a little bit on this baby slope to get a feel which was a good idea. We then made our way to our first ski lift ride. If you have ever been skiing you know there are basically four different lines and they merge together and everyone takes turns. Well it was our turn and they have a red line that you are to wait behind until it is your turn, Well, Chad got a little excited and ahead of himself. As he was sliding to the pick up spot he got all twisted up and sideways and busted it right there. I was standing behind him cracking up while the guy operating the ski lift just looked at him (which was making me laugh even harder). You know you are a beginner when they have to stop the ski lift for you. Hilarious! After that we get on the lift. Someone informed us this was the lift for the beginners. We got off and began making our way down. It may have been the steepest beginner slope I had been on. After a few falls, we made it to the botttom and I looked at Chad and said, "There is no way that was a beginner." Come to find out it wasn't. We went straight to intermediate. One of the funniest parts about the trip was this; Chad was pretty good while he was moving but whenever we were standing still or not moving that is when he would bust it. Why? I couldn't figure it out. I didn't mind laughing though. If you know Chad and I we are both very competitive with each other. Always striving to beat each other. Bottom line - I always end up losing to him...Well not this time! FINALLY! I wouldn't say that I am better but he def fell more than I did. I think it is safe to say that we are on the same level but I may be two steps ahead of him ;) Love you babe!

However, I do believe that I provided to the highlight of the weekend.

It is way better when Chad tells this but I will do my best.

MUST READ!!!

There were two black diamonds at Cataloochee. One we knew we better not but the other we thought we had a chance. After lunch on Saturday we continued doing the same slopes and we were getting better so maybe our ego kicked in. We went up the lift and stood there facing the black diamond. This slope had a very very steep drop off. That is what made it so intimidating. However, there was a little path off to the right that would ease you down the steep part and then you were able to make it down. I don't know what came over me but after standing there for 30 mins debating back and forth in our heads, I guess I got tired of waiting. I watched countless people go over the steep part and go side to side. You are not supposed to go straight down. The side to side makes it not as fast. I looked at Chad and said I am tired of waiting...I didn't go down the side path - I went straight for the steep part. I cannot tell you what I was thinking...I obviously was not. I think it caught Chad off guard. I am laughing as I write this...Words cannot describe how fast I was going and how scared I was. I had no time to begin the side to side skiing. I was going straight down accumulating more and more speed. I was going so fast that I was actually getting air when I get bumps. Scared doesn't begin to desribe what I was feeling. I thought there was a chance that I was going to make it. Back at the stop; Chad had so many things running through his mind. He makes me laugh. When I took off he was thinking, "What is she doing?" "She is going to die." "She is going to take someone out." "She's not slowing down." My favorite thought that he had was as soon as I rolled over the drop off and he realized what happened, he was like, "I LOVE YOU BABE!" He said that could tell which skiiers knew what they were doing and how they were going side to side and he said I was flying right up the middle passing them. He told me I was completely straight leg. I was not bending my knees at all. He told me he turned his head because he couldn't watch. Now, back down where I was. I knew it was coming to an end. My hat flew off and I hit a bump and was airborned and fell on my rear. When you fall skiing you are supposed to fall to the side otherwise you keep going. Well because my skis were still on the ground I was still hauling butt. I was trying to stop myself with my arms which was creating a huge snow cloud. Next thing I remember was rolling and landing sideways with one ski on and the other one about 25 ft behind me. I just sat there covered in snow, laughing. I look up to see where Chad is and I see him coming down the path to the right. I'm thinking, "Here comes my knight in Shining Armor!" Not exactly. Chad wiped out worse than I did. I didn't exactly see it but thats what the guy behind me said. He helped me get my ski and I was laughing at Chad and he said, "Well, you made it way further than he did and his fall was worse. So atleast you can say that to him." He made me feel better :)

Chad finally made it down to the side that I pulled off to with my hat in hand and we just laughed. Thankful, of course that I didn't go off a cliff or injure someone else but laughing because the whole situation was just that funny.

If I shared all of the funny stories with you from the weekend you would be reading for days.

This is when we arrived at the Cabin.

Chad wasted no time eating. :)

On our way up the mountain to begin the skiing :)

On the Ski lift...With a death grip on my camera...

My Hubbs <3

Yes, I know what your thinking and Yes, we are professionals :)

On the way up on the ski lift.

One of many trips up the Ski lift :)

This is a weekend I will always remember. Thank you Babe! Our life together gets better everyday <3

Tristan :)

How could you not smile when you see these?

These are just a few pictures of my handsome second cousin, Tristan:) He celebrated his first birthday last month. They are out in Texas so we were not able to be there :( I got these this morning and could not help but to post a few of them. They make me smile! I can't wait to see this handsome little guy again soon! I miss all of them terribly and hope to see all of them soon! Love y'all!

Eclipse Trailer - Whoo-hoo!

Words cannot describe how excited I am about this movie. Don't judge! I will allow you to talk smack to me if and only if you have read the books. Looks like a midnight showing is in my future for June 29'th!! Any takers?

$45,000?

Don't get me wrong here. I love the dress. I thought that it looked amazing on her. But $45,000 for a dress? Please be for real...

I don't care if Monique Lhuillier designed it. Never heard of her before this...

What are your thoughts?

Does 25 feel different?

Yes and no. One of the biggest things recently that I have noticed is I can no longer eat everything I want. If you know me- you understand this is devastating...I love food and I love to eat. Having a more "stay put" job is different for me. My calorie intake is more than I am burning. I don't want to count calories; I want to eat what I want - when I want. I like to snack and I love any and all things related to mexican food. When I go to La Parilla it would be much easier on them if they would just hook me up to a Hot Sauce IV and let it flow through my arm. No, I am not exaggerating. It would save them a trip to my table every five minutes. Never fails when I go with my family; we go ahead and ask them for a big bowl of hot sauce to save them the non-stop question of, "More chips and salsa?" This is how my family rolls and I will not apologize ;) All of that to say; those days are no more. I'm learning boundaries/portions in the food world and so far I am not a fan.


I'm feeling more and more like Chad and I are more of a family. I guess I thought we wouldn't feel like a family until we had kids but that has not been the case. In my mind, I guess I thought it would be like we were just husband and wife. I didn't expect to feel the family bond. It hit me Sunday when were at church and I was sitting there next to him and I started to feel the tug from God to join. We love the church, the pastor and the people and it feels right. I think this step in joining a new church has made me feel the family bond between Chad and I. We are growing together and making decisions together and I am enjoying every minute of it. I truly believe that our love grows deeper every day. Do not misunderstand me by thinking that I think we have it all together because we don't but I think healthy discussions and making decisions together is bringing us together and molding us into a family.

The older I am getting the more I appreciate my time with my family. I lived at home for 24 years of my life and I took for granted a lot of things in the months before getting married. I wish I wouldn't have stayed in my room at times to watch my shows. I wish I would have gone to Jennifer's room more to talk about life. I wish I would have played Michigan Rummy and Canasta more with mom. I wish I would have spent more time at home on the weekends. I wish I wouldn't have complained about things at dinner. I wish I would have cherished that time with them more than I did. Now that I don't get to see them whenever I want it makes me cherish the time I do spend with them even more.

I have noticed that I don't like the same style of clothes that I used to. I am a shorts and T-shirts type of girl. But I am uncomfortable in the shorts I used to wear. (They are a little short). I am not going granny style!! I just need to get some that are more for my age ;) I would live in flip flops if I could. I used to wear very clingy clothes that did not leave much room for air. Why you ask? I have no idea, I look back and realize now, how incredibly uncomfortable I was. I now prefer loose tops that are not as fitted. I like air flow and the ability to breathe. It makes life much easier.

Over the past year I have found myself listening to more jazz and Big Band styles of music. I have always kind of liked them but now I find myself listening to it more and more. We have Direct TV and I find myself putting it on 40's on 4 more and more. I like the style and it's relaxing and you can understand what they are saying. Now if I could just find a radio station for my car that plays Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald and that style of music I will be set. I still enjoy some of the new music coming out - I will stay loyal to The Bert Show!! Some of the music coming out now I just don't get, Is it Owl City or something like that? Fireflies, I think. I hear that song and immediately change the station. The song makes no sense to me!! Now you can give me some Colbie Caillat and I am set! Both of her CD's are always in my car.

All of that say these are just a few things I have noticed that are changing and/or have changed. Good and Bad but I will take them as they come. I knew they were coming and I should have listened to others who told me. There should have been more warning signs along the way.

But I do have a feeling that I will be watching The Bachelor/Bachelorette till I am 100 years old ;) Nothing will change that unless, Heaven forbid, they cancel it!!

Allie Rocks!

Allie will be the next Bachelorette - Airing in May. This makes me happy after the crappy finale last night...That's all I am going to say about that. Allie was my pick from the beginning:) Down to earth and she seems like a lot of fun! I'm interested to know how you think her season will go? Jake's was rather blah for me so I'm optimistic that in May, The Bachelorette is going to so much better!! Thoughts?

My "Big" 25!

I celebrated the big "25" last weekend. I told a friend at work this and he kindly responded with, "Before you know it you will be 50." I think the horrified look on my face said what I was thinking, no words needed. I'd rather not think about that at this moment. That's a long way off. My celebration began at work when I came around the corner and had one of the best singers in the world singing Happy Birthday to me. Waiting for me was an amazing present that I loved along with a Cookie cake (my weakness) and a balloon. You know who you are and it was perfectly in tune to me:) I received some beautful Lillies at work from Brandy & Chris. I love them and thank you!! After work, we met our friends at La Hacienda in Peachtree City. It was so good to have everyone together! it has been way too long. I received wonderful presents that I cannot wait to use and wear and a Publix Birthday Cake from My wonderful husband. What color was the cake? What other colors are there besides Red and Black? I was serenaded in Spanish and tried to sing along but it was different from the one they sing at La Parilla. When that failed - I danced. You will soon realize I have no shame and I love to dance. Remember that if you invite me to your wedding...


On Saturday we made our way to the Georgia Dome for Supercross. For those of you who don't know, Chad used to race all the time but decided to quit when he seperated his shoulder while racing. It's still in his blood. Now he races on his XBOX 360 with our friend Matt in California. I teased him while we were there telling him I see the tears coming down your cheek. I know he misses it but it is not safe. We spent the day with Clay and his sweet girlfriend Courtney. It was a good time but it would have been better if the hottest racer in the world had been there...Chad Reed. Too bad for me he was injured :(

On Sunday, my family came down and attended SonRise with us. Which meant so much to us. I wanted my family to see where we have been going and where we are filling the tug to join. After a great church service we went to Olive Garden. My Uncle Robby and cousin Brian were able to join us. It was a nice suprise! We had a ball! It was so good to sit around and talk and laugh together. After a fantastic lunch we all went back to our house and had some of the most amazing cupcakes in the world and opened presents. I do believe that my sister gave me my new favorite purse. It is super cute. I received some new clothes for work and casual that I love! Kudos to mom and jenn:) I envy my sister Jenn because of her fashion sense. She buys the things that I look at but do not think I can pull off. She buys what she likes and she always looks so cute and I love that about her:) Sunday meant the world to me. I love being able to spend time with my family. There was one family member not there and that would be my doggie, Precious. I miss her like crazy!
 
It was a wonderful Birthday for me. I enjoyed time with my sweet hubby, family and friends. I cherish the time I get to spend with all of them!