Love is in the Air

Well hello there. Long time, no talk. I've spent the last month on a happy hiatus from MC simply to enjoy all of the exciting things going on. I wanted to fully enjoy all of it and not even think about sharing it. Selfish, I know, but it's true. I wanted to soak it all up and now that I have, my cup runneth over. 

This past month has been a whirlwind to say the least, but absolutely wonderful in every way. I'm so excited to finally share all of the little things.

March 29, 2014: JT and I got engaged!

Right after JT proposed at Shelby Farms Park!

The fabulous family dinner he planned for after the proposal at my fav restaurant, Jim's Place Grille.

So excited bebe stayed put for a few more days so JT wouldn't have to propose in a hospital!

The stunner weighing down my left hand :)

April 3, 2014: Robert "Robby" Benjamin Todd, Jr. graced the world with his presence making me an official auntie.

Emily had to touch up before go time, and I was happy to assist// New dad telling us of his arrival.

We finally found out his name, and Uncle JT and Aunt Anna meet Robby for the first time!

Bringing bebe home, and Allie is smitten with her new brother.

April 13, 2014: I got the letter that my student loans were completely paid off making this girl debt free!

So long, Sallie Mae. I won't miss you at all.

April 24-26: We packed up and headed to Lakeland, Florida for Ashley and Coady's lovely wedding. #CheekPartyOf2

Ashley celebrating her last fling before the ring!

TNBs reunited again!

JT and I before the rehearsal dinner

Besties getting ready for the big day

such a stunning bride and wonderful friend!

The brand new Mr. and Mrs. Coady Cheek!

To say love is in the air is an understatement. It's in everything I do lately. And I wouldn't have it any other way! Can't wait for what's next!

We Crave a Different Kind of Buzz

This weekend was the much anticipated TNB reunion in Atlanta. The problem? No matter how late we stay up, how early we rise, or how many heart to hearts we share -- it's just never enough time.

This whirlwind of a weekend included but was not limited to:
-2 airport pick ups
-3 gals driving after work
-1 planning session of saving dates for Kels and Ash's big days
-7 girls catching up on the last 6 months-worth of happenings
-seeing 2 sparkling engagement rings "in the flesh"
-1 bottle of red wine
-1 batch of pumpkin muffins
-2 hours of the Katy Perry movie
-infinity selfies
-7 Yeah Burgers
-2 haircuts from Clairebear
-6 ($14 a piece) tequila shots at Alma Cocina
-1 "Sex on the Beach" shot (instead of tequila)
-(uncounted) vodka tonics an The Ivy Buckhead
-1 Georgia football win
-2 hours of watching The Breakfast Club
-2 airport drop offs
-3 commutes back home
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ONE. AMAZING. WEEKEND.

Here are some snapshots of said events:

 

{ubercab ride with Kelsey Jo}

 

{infamous $14 shot}

 

{merebear with the infamous $14 shot}

 

{two sparkling rocks in the flesh/two blushing brides}

 

{photo from random guy who thought we were funny at The Ivy}

 

{leetle baboosh}

 

{forever roomie aka best hostess} 

 

{Highlands selfie}

 

{late night elevator selfie}

So, while we may not be royal (yet), we do crave reunions with our besties.

June Bug

I'm horribly embarrassed at how delinquent I've been with my posts; at one point last fall I was posting every day and now I've resorted to monthly happenings. Not my finest cyberspace moment, BUT my only excuse is a saying I once heard and now believe to be 100% true: there's no time to write about life when you're actually living it.

That couldn't be more true than during the month of June 2013. Case and point:

Italian Fest/ Randy Houser concert with JT:

even in the ankle-deep mud and rain it was a blast.

JT's first trip to my old stomping grounds:

We drove down Friday after work and went out with the besties, then 

Saturday morning I took him to some of my favorite things in bham

 [including Samford, Baby Bites, and a Mugshot burger].

More exciting news was that on the way out of town that Friday, I got the official call that one of my very best friends, Kelsey Jo, is engaged to her Army hero. As the first TNB to get a rock, we couldn't be more thrilled or excited for what the future holds [still hoping for a cul de sac with all our families]

CONGRATS Kels!

 

Back in Bham, on Saturday afternoon we made the trek to Arab, AL to celebrate the nuptials of Luke and Barbara Jane. Such a beautiful wedding and had so much fun with Mere, EZ, and Bekah.

Next, my family beach trip in Orange Beach:

 so much fun with my favorite people.

Then, JT and I closed out the month of June 

with another wedding for some of his friends:

 clearly JT, Richard, Stephanie, Leslie, BRooney, Alan, Emily, Brooke, and Matt had fun with the photo booth.

All and all June was fabulous. 

Can't wait to see what July has in store!