Peace Out

(this picture has nothing to do with this post. I just think it's really pretty. Snapped it at Jazz Fest on Lake)

Ryan and I are off to the beach this afternoon. Originally we had planned on going to the free Jimmy Buffet, Kenny Chesney, and Zac Brown Band concert, which was scheduled for tomorrow night as a means to bring tourist to the the Gulf Coast.

Long story short (and most of you probably know) we weren't able to get the free tickets on ticketmaster because scalpers grabbed them all up and then proceeded to sell them on Ebay for ungodly amounts. Then Alabama's governor put a stop to that, as the concert was supposed to be free. After that, Jimmy Buffet got mad (not that he called and told me but I can only imagine)... The next thing you know a tropical depression decided to head toward the Gulf of Mexico. It's predicted path is not any where near Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL but it could really increase the waves (and the concert would have been on the beach). So lastly, the concert has been rescheduled for next weekend.

At the end of the day, we are going to the beach but without the excitement of a free concert! However, I love the beach and I booked a condo that has a great pool. So, should the oil try to discourage me from having a good time in the ocean I will simply take it on up to the pool.

I tell you all of that to tell you this story...

Since Ryan and I are going to the beach for the weekend we had to find Maggie a babysitter.

Enter Ryan's parents coming through for us!  ::thanks benny and lu::

Well, this morning Ryan had to take Maggie to work with him [I was super jealous because how cool would it be to take your dog to work with you] unitl lunch when his mom could come by and take her to their house.

I had Maggie's bag packed and ready to go when I left the house this morning. All Ryan had to do was grab her bag, the kennel, and her leash and hit the road.

Around 9 o'clock this morning I had a missed call from Ryan so I called him back. I was sure he was calling to inform me that Maggie had been so sweet and innocent!

I was wrong. On Ryan's way in to Roanoke this morning he had to stop by a shop in Wadley (I think it's in Wadley... I could be wrong but that's beside the point). He decided to leave the car running while he ran in to drop off the delivery and Maggie would chill in the car for all of five minutes.

Upon returning to the car Ryan realized sweet and innocent Maggie had locked him out!!

I can picture her sitting in the car listening to the radio and enjoying the cool air conditioning while Ryan had to go back in the shop and ask for help.

Long story short, 10 people attempting to unlock the car, Ryan's dad driving almost all the way there with a spare key, and 30 minutes later... sweet Maggie simply unlocked the car and let Ryan back in!

(Mags looks a lot different now, as she recently had the most gnarley hair cut)

I think Maggie totally knew what she was doing. This morning Ryan told Maggie he was taking her to the pound as I was packing her stuff up (he was kidding and Maggie has thick skin-- so it was all in good fun). But Maggie decided to get back at him.... Payback's a bitch or so they say.

Is that not so funny? She is such a mess. I sure hope this isn't a sign of how the weekend will go with Maggie staying at The Sanford's. ::crossing my fingers she's really sweet and well behaved::

I shall have pictures when we return from the beach. I will also be reporting on the oil situation. Check back next week.

Wedding Part II

(my dad worked hard on the signs that directed guest to the reception location. I thought they were great!)

Hillary posted part two of our wedding on her blog. I have absolutely loved seeing the moments she captured.

(I was in love with my blue toe clips... I got them from the Etsy shop, B. Poetic)

(I also found the flower for my hair on Etsy. It was perfect for the reception!)

The reception was a blast... as is evident from the pictures! Check out Hillary's Blog for the rest of the pictures!

Hometown Heros

Every time I turn around someone is attempting to make me famous. Don't get me wrong though, I'm not complaining at all.

As I mentioned earlier this week, my friends and I spent this past weekend at the Jazz Fest in my hometown.

We even ended up on stage for a song.... As documented in this photo:

Well, while we were minding our business and enjoying dancing on the stage a photographer for the local newspaper was snapping away.

Tuesday morning this was on the front page of the local paper:

 Please note the three girls on the far right. That's just Bess fixing her hair, me clapping and looking confused, and Lacey dancing and laughing.

Lacey and I also made the back page of the same paper. Take a look:

 

This photo cracks me up. I'm smiling and being innocent (typical) and Lacey has her mouth wide open (also typical).

So how's that for making it big in a small town?

It's a Sign

Remember this post about the movie, The Field of Dreams? I was all, I haven't seen that movie in YEARS... blah... blah... blah... the farm house is for sale...... blah, blah, blah... only $5.4 milion....

Well, guess what was on TV this past Sunday afternoon? Yep. The Feild of Dreams.

(yeah, I took a picture of the TV to prove it)

I watched the whole entire movie. I was inspired and I took it as a sign. I called Ryan in to the room I was in and was all, I think this is sign. I haven't seen this movie in years.... then I reference it on the blog and dwell on the fact that the house is for sale.  I think we are supposed to move to Iowa and buy the house...

Ryan didn't pay me much attention. He even told me that that movie comes on AMC all the time (which I do not think is true). Then he left the room.

About thirty minutes later he came back and said, "It would be cool to have a baseball field in the back yard."

So that's that.... I guess Ryan and I are moving to Iowa.

Wedding Photos

Hillary, our photographer for the wedding, did a post on her blog about our big day!! To see a few of the photos check out Je Vois Photography's blog.

This is one of my top ten! I love that everyone is cheering us on and we're just minding our own, just being in love. So. Much. Fun.

I will be sure to update when Hillary has posted part 2 so that you all can check it out!

O.T.W

Over the weekend...

This past weekend was the 20th annual Jazz Fess here in my hometown. Folks flock from all around so that they can enjoy the free concert in downtown on Friday night and at the Lake Martin Amphitheater on Saturday night.

It is always a fun filled weekend. Friday night we enjoyed several bands which happen to include Rolling in the Hay, Southern Culture on the Skids, and Roomful of Blues.

Brittany, me, and Lacey

A shot of the crowd

Ryan, Blake (our adopted son) and Kyle

Apparently something was funny.

 

Saturday we enjoyed a day on the lake...

The guys taking it easy in an attempt to cool off!

Myself and Bess!

Lacey and John relaxing.

Brittany and George about to head on back to The Bain's.

...and Saturday night we jammed out once again at the second night of the Jazz Fest. Bands included: Honey Island Swamp Band and Hill Country Review.

John, Lacey and Bess posing for a pic on the lawn.

Ryan being sexy.

Deidra trying to hang in there. [Side note: deidra left the Jazz fest early because she wasn't feeling well. On Sunday she was admitted to the hospital with a potential case of E. Coli.--Scary stuff. She's home now.] You can so tell that she didn't feel too hot in this picture. Way to be a trooper Dee!

A group candid

No party would be complete if a few of us didn't end up on stage.

The Jazz Fess even attracted some nationwide attention. On CBS's Early Show Saturday they did a segment on the event saying, "the Jazz Fest was the place to be in Alabama this weekend." And I totally agree!! It was the place to be.

"I'm Just Being Miley"

The next time we hang out...

I'll probably be rocking a cool outfit. You'll be all, "Great Shirt!" or "Loving the Romper" and I will be grateful, thank you and move right on. However,

I will redeem myself...

Because I'll come back and tell you that I got a great deal on it. I will then tell you the brand and ask you not to mention it to anyone.

My heart can't rest til then...

So I'll just be honest now. I've been rocking some Miley Cyrus apparel. **OMG**

Like this:

and this:

and even these:

I know I'm not 13, but if it's trendy and good deal I'm probably going to rock it. Now that I've got that off my chest...

I can't wait to see you again.

"If you build it...

HE will come."

Who doesn't remember the movie Field of Dreams? I loved it. Haven't seen it in years but I loved it back in the day.

Kevin Costner's character, Ray, heard a voice telling him to "build it" so he built a baseball field right in his back yard.

Well, as it turns out, the property where the Field of Dreams was shot back in 1988 is For SALE! It still has the baseball field and all.

For only $5.4 million dollars you could own the Field of Dreams. The farm house is a two bedroom, one and half bath estate located on 193 acres. The property has 7 buildings on it. From a barn to corn crib it has all the necessities of a good farm. It also has a souvenir shop so that you can sell items from the movie to the 65,000 tourist that stop by each year.

Go the distance...

You did it, Ray

So if you happen to be moving to Iowa and want to live on a not-so-private farm that includes a baseball field, this might be just what you're looking for...