Show Us Where You Live...

Master Bedroom...
I absolutely love reading Kelly's Show Us Where You Live Friday! With thousands of people reading her blog each day there are tons of inspiration rooms to peek at; however, this is my first time to be able to post bc my house is not decorated (although I have lived here for two years).

First, you must see the before! It was a HOT MESS!

You may notice a certain little black dog that likes to be in the photos.

Now this is the view coming in! The other door is our master bath. You can see that I trashed the footboard and added "black dog friendly" (they sleep with us) bedding from JCPenney, two black bedside tables (actually desks) from Target, glass lamps and black lampshades from Target, moonglow faux silk curtains from Target and a palm from Kroger.
I also brought in my bridal portait from the living room (that was so two years ago). The armoire was a gift from Wayne for my birthday many years ago.
I also added the black frames from Walmart with some of our fav photos of us! I still hope to paint darker tan vertical stripes around the room but it has come a long way!

Remember the Time...

Today I received a text from Wayne that said "MJ died today". The first thing I thought was "there is no way Michael Jackson is dead, who is MJ?". Sadly, I quickly learned that in fact it was the King of Pop who had passed. You may laugh, but my eyes filled with tears. As a child of the 80's Michael Jackson will forever hold a special place in my heart. MJ taught me my first dance moves (and yall know how much I love to dance), made me appreciate quirky fashion (who did not love the signature jacket and glove) and sparked my love for giving back and all things organic (we are the world). In fact, I remember when MTV hosted the (now infamous) "Stay a Micheal Jackson's house" event - my brother and I would call every time a MJ video came on and we racked up a pretty big phone bill to no avail! In college my social club, Lockhearts, did a MJ Tribute for Songfest (we danced to everything MJ)! To this day the King of Pop has a significant presence on my itunes and Remember the Time (my fav tune of all time) will forever be on my ipod. Today I pray that Michael Jackson is in a better place... RIP!

Southern Miss Fan!!!

The cutest lil Southern Miss fan came to visit this weekend! My niece, Kailee, came to see Neely and Nova. It was just a month ago that she last visited, but she has grown so much and is talking so well. We had a great time visiting family, playing outside, loving on the puppies and shopping at Walmart (really, we went to Kroger, but she calls it walmart - she loves it bc there are so many people to talk to)! Isn't she adorable?

I heart the beach!!!

Nothing is better than a beach trip with the girls!!! Sara (sister in law), Dean (mom in law), Chris (aunt in law) and I traveled to Perido Key this past Sunday to soak up some sun! We had SO MUCH FUN!!!

My favorites included our condo (Spanish Key) which looked like a showroom for Ballard Designs, the adorable cabana boy who positioned our umbrella (total cutie), nightly visits to the hot tub (and coordinating White Russian), eating way too much seafood (my new fav place is Cobalt), dancing at Flora Bama (even though we were the youngest people there), Sara's delicious jello shots (strawberry kiwi is the best)...AND... drum roll please... my first visit to the DOG RACES!!! The Kennel Club in Florida is a dump, but it was the best $20 I have ever spent! I stuck with dog #8 and won $7 but I almost won $21 more! Big Winner!

Wayne hearts the Delta!

John Polles, Amanda, Wayne and I traveled to Cleveland this weekend to visit Melanie and Chris (and our new friends Bevin and Charles - love them)! John Polles and Wayne love the Delta so much that I can hardly believe that they ever moved away, but Chris living there gives them a really good excuse to visit often! Of course, we started the weekend off with dinner at Crawdad's. And as you can see in the photo, Wayne had lots to drink (he is not smoking, he just likes to have a smoke in his mouth?) but he still was under the legal limit (another story). And then, we danced the night away in the Reed's living room! After a trip to McCarty, we spent Saturday on the lake in the party barge with Stinky Gringo! Fun times...

American Idol

Although I could never remember to set my DVR to record American Idol this season, I have been keeping up with the show via youtube! I especially liked Danny (saw him in the beginning and admired his story) and Kris - I love that they are using their talent to glorify God! Well, Kris Allen is already setting a new standard, check out his rendition of God of this City! He rocks!

Banana Pudding

I always love a good girls trip! As we get older, I think our time together grows more fun and exciting - even though we do not have the energy we once had! Melissa (pictured far right) and I traveled to Memphis this weekend to stay with Leigha (pictured far left) for our quarterly girls weekend. Of course, we stayed up too late catching up! Some exciting news from MelBel - she got a hybrid car & SHE IS PREGGERS! Some exciting news from Leighabug - she only has one week of school left & she has the most beautiful outside kitchen in Desoto County! We shopped, ate too much and had a great time just being girls! I love yall!

Redneck Weekend!

We traveled to Wayne's family cabin in Water Valley for a weekend full of bream fishing and frog gigging. Good thing I love the outdoors! :) Sara and Lee joined us for the adventure and Mitch (my father-in-law) was our tour guide - for the fishing part. Of course, a redneck weekend never goes as planned, but some highlights included fishing with horses (horses like to snack on crickets), spotting several deer bedded together (I think we woke them up), and finding some baby coyotes (I have to remind myself they are not so cute when they grow up). Although we never gigged a frog, we caught 84 bream in 3 hours so I would call the adventure a success!

Legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me
And I enjoy an accolade like the rest
And you can take my picture and hang it in a gallery
Of all the "who's who's" and so-and-so's
That used to be the best at such and such

It wouldn't matter much
I won't lie, it feels alright to see your name in lights
We all need an "atta boy" or "atta girl"
But in the end I'd like to hang my hat on more besides
The temporary trappings of this world

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace
Who blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't have to look too far or too long awhile
To make a lengthy list of all that I enjoy
It's an accumulating trinket and a treasure pile
Where moth and rust, thieves and such will soon enough destroy

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace
Who blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

Not well-traveled, not well-read
Not well-to-do, or well-bred
I just want to hear instead
Well done, good and faithful one

I want to leave a legacy
How will they remember me?
Did I choose to love?
Did I point to You enough
To make a mark on things?
I want to leave an offering
A child of mercy and grace
Who blessed Your name unapologetically
And leave that kind of legacy

I don't mind if you've got something nice to say about me

MUW Homecoming!

I traveled to Columbus this morning for MUW Homecoming! I can hardly believe that it has been 5 years since I graduated from the dub, and it is always so great to go back to visit.

I met Melissa for lunch at Harvey's! I really miss their fried cheese! :) Melbel is always so busy that it is really fun to catch up! And, of course, I had to go by the spa - Mel owns Bella Derma, an organic spa! Every time I visit she has made so many updates! It's relaxing just to be there!

Then I was off to Homecoming... Lockheart Homecoming to be specific! FYI: Lockheart is the my four year social club (similar to sororities but not national). To my surprise Deanna and I were the only members from the Class of 2004 that attended! WHAT? You ladies better have some really good excuses!