SawGrass Part 2: Horses and Four-Wheelers

This is our second time going to SawGrass with our friends. The first time was last Fall during Football Season. Do not worry we did not miss a game at Jordan-Hare, it was an away game. The first time was so much fun, although it rained. This time we had BEAUTIFUL weather and were able to enjoy the true experience of SawGrass. To be very honest my favorite part of being there is being out in the middle of nowhere with our good friends. After that I love the Pure Beauty of the land.
After eating a great yum yum breakfast casserole it was outdoors for us. We took more pictures and saddled up the horses. We went out 3 or 4 at a time. Michael, Shaun, and Justin all rode out together. With those 3 there is no telling how or where the conversation went. I would have loved to hear that one. Whitney, Rachel, and I rode out together sometime after them. My jeans were a little to tight to be getting up on horses, but I prevailed. Once my big butt was up on there and my horse, Comet got on the trail, we were both good to go. We rode the trails through the fields and talked. It was such a peaceful time. I loved every minute of it. Rachel brought her camera and took some candid shots of us riding and they turned out great, but of course they are on her camera.. So.. no soup for my blog !!!! But I did take some great ones myself.. I think that these pictures can tell the story of how what a great time riding the horses really was.

While Michael and I were trying to take some a picture, our horse had another idea.. I knew my Bath and Body Works lotion smelled good, but who would I thought the horses would have too.

Who knows what was up with our horse.. It might have had something to do with the secret Michael told him !!!

After riding horses Michael and I decided to take out the four-wheeler. He drove for awhile and then finally let me take over. To say the least, he thought I drove a little to fast!! I thought I was doing a great job until it spurted and stopped. That is right the four-wheeler ran out of gas and stopped more than 1/2 a mile away from the cabin. In the blazing sun we walked back, as if the sun was not enough, the fear of snakes was!!! Thank goodness we got back without any snakes bites (of course we were without the four-wheeler too).. After throwing the football a little we went and got it.. Problem Solved !!

Of course there is more to our Sawgrass Trip and plenty more pictures.. You will just have to wait for Part 3 !!! (I know you are on the edge of your seat)

SawGrass Part 1: Driving, BarBQ, and Dominos

After looking forward to it for over a month it was time to head out to our favorite cabin. Our friend Rachel Woodward's family owns a hunting cabin in Gainesville, Alabama. Once or twice a year our LifeGroup (from church) heads out that way for a fun filled weekend. So this past weekend 8 couples got together headed out to SawGrass Plantation. After packing up our sleeping bags, baked goodies, and old clothes.. we went over to The Penter's.. No, our favorite cabin is not in Hoover at Martina and Camron's house, but we did catch a ride with them.

Once we pulled into SawGrass everyone was outside sitting around talking. While we were waiting on a few couples to still get there we unloaded our car and took a few pictures.
(L to R) Ashely C, Lanie W, ME, Martina P. (with Colton in her belly), and Jamie G.

I could not leave the guys out of the picture taking fun. As you can see they LOVE to take pictures. They only complained most of the time about the pictures, not all the time.
(L to R) Camron P, Bret W, Jared W, Michael, Shaun C, and Ben G.).. By the way, even though this does kindof look like a pyramid (tall in center and then stair steps down on each side)...this was not planned. There is NO way they would ever let us do that.

After enjoying the late evening of early summer we headed inside. For dinner.. yum yum.. it was the famous DreamLand BarBQ.. For dessert..yum yum.. Nana Pudding and all the other goodies everyone brought. We ended the night with around 3 hours of Mexican Train Dominos. I had never played before, but loved it. Ok I loved it after a few games. The first few I was not really feeling it because I did so bad. After playing and talking bunches about our blogs we decided to go on and get ready for bed, we knew we had a SUPER FUN DAY ahead of us. Saturday was a blast and SawGrass Part 2 will tell more about it.. Just keep on checking "Perfectly Pink" because there are MANY MANY more pictures to come.

A BIG THANK YOU ....... to Rachel and her family...

New Bedding !!

I must admit that I am a little (ok....a lot) excited about my new bedding !!!!

Ok whatever... I have had it since March, but that is still new in my book.. (and remember I did say that I would be back tracking)...

When Michael and I first got married we got a down comforter and with one of our many Bed, Bath & Beyond Gift Cards that we were so blessed to get, we bought a cover for it.. It was a nice white cover with shams to match.. Well after over 5 years, 2 puppies, and 1 zillion washes.... it was not as "nice' anymore. I have been looking for something for almost a year.. I wanted something to go with the coastal thing we had going on.. We found this, and with the brown pillows we already had and chocolate throw we bought it looks great.

When I say we, I mean Mother and I, not Michael and I.. Michael does not shop, but you better believe that Momma does ??? So a BIG THANK YOU to my mother who bought our bedding as an 'Easter Happy" !!! Which means, Just because she loves me....
**side note: This is no Shug and no Kenzie bedding !!! We are trying to make them understand they can only get on the bed, when the new bedding is folded down. I don't understand why they are not getting this ???

**side note: I just want to make it clear that I do realize that this is something that you really could care less about. But I do and this is Perfectly Pink.. Jessa's Blog !! So enjoy it are not, here it is !!

Happy Birthday Mr. President

In words of the late Marilyn Monroe..
Happy Birthday..Mr. President
Happy Birthday to You !!!
(right now ya'll are all singing that just like she did... good deal)

On May 29, 1917.. John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in Massachusetts. On November 22, 1963 JFK became the youngest President to ever die, he was also the youngest ever to be elected. At way to young of an age he was killed by an assassin as he rode through Dallas. If that tragedy would have not happened, JFK would have turned 91 years old today.. And let's be honest, even at 91 he probably would still be lookin good !!!

**Side Note**: As only some of you know... I am totally and completely OBSESSED with the Kennedy Family. This does not mean that I agree with anything they have done, but they are one of the most interesting families and I can not help but be intrigued with them. This obsession has been going on for years and years and I will just have to blog more about it at a later date.. This kind of obsession deserves its own blog !!
HAPPY 91th BIRTHDAY to the Late John Fitzgerald Kennedy !!

Girl's Night Out !!!

Once a month the girls from my extended LifeGroup get together for a "Girl's Night Out" and last night was our night. We decided to go to Sumo in Patton Creek (which is in Hoover behind the Galleria for my non-Bham Friends). The food was great and the conversation was even better. I left with my tummy full and wanting more girl time. Thank goodness I was not the only one that was not ready to go home. After walking around trying to find a place to sit and talk, Maghan, Rachel, Martina, Whitney, and myself finally settled on Starbucks. But then we kicked out at 10:00. But in true Whitney and Jessa fashion we stayed in her car and talked until 11:00.. I love that girl, finally someone that talks as much as me !! A big shout out to my girls that joined in on the fun... in the top picture from left to right... Lanie, Jamie, Bethany, Ashley, Martina, Heather, Cortney, me, Whitney, Maghan, Rachel, and Laura. ( Martha and Lora, ya'll were missed).. In that picture alone, is 11 ways that God has blessed my life in Birmingham.. (well Cortney was a blessing from Auburn, but I am blessed that she leaves in Bham too).

A few of us smiling for the camera while waiting on everyone to show up !!!

Last night was Cortney's first Girl's Night with our group.. I am so excited that once her and Trey get married they are going to be apart of our LifeGroup.

With Cort, Whit, Martina, and myself all sitting together you know we had some crazy conversations.. We HAD to give Cort all the scoop before she went off and got married.. We are good friends that way !!I LOVE LOVE LOVE our Girl's Night Outs. And why wouldn't I, I always laugh so hard and get home so late !!! No matter what we do, I can always count on having a blast with my GIRLS !!

Memorial Day 2008

We had a great Memorial Day !!! It was very relaxing.. The first half of the day we worked in the yard and then spent some time out in the sun (ok, maybe that was just me in the sun).. After that we grilled out and spent time together.. While we were enjoying all the wonderful food that Michael grilled, Kenzie and Shug were enjoying a huge bone (and they did not even fight over them).. As you can see Shug has gotten a new orange bandanna.. At our house we say.. All Shug.. All Orange !!

Here is Kenzie with her bone.. Trust me with Shug around, she knows that it can not leave her sight !!!

With Memorial Day being over I just wanted to say a quick but huge, THANK YOU to the men and women who have served for our Country.. It is because of you and the men before you that we can say that we live in AMERICA.. The Land of the Free...

THANK YOU !!

Little Mexico on Saturday Night

This past Saturday night we had a "fun night " with our friends Jessica and Jason Johnson. Jason worked at Charter with Michael and through them we all became friends. We went to a Mexican Restaurant in the little Mexico Area on Lorna Road. Do my Birmingham Friends know what it is called, because I do not !! Oh well, it was yum yum good.. As you can see...I even stole a kiss from Mikey. And he does not give those out in public very often..

Here is a picture of the four of us as we were leaving!!

And you know that Michael and Jason had to get a picture doing the "Louisiana Point" (which has a story all of it's on... maybe I will post about it some day !!)
After our AWESOME meal, we went back to their house for a night of WII !!! It took me one game to warm up then I won the last two.. What can I say ?? I ROCK at WII bowling..