The Garden

A few weeks ago, Andrew and I started the garden. It's definitely a family effort... and so much fun! Hopefully, the deer will stay out and it'll grow!

I got a little dirty planting, and that really brought be back to my childhood. I remember snapping beans, shelling peas, and picking tomatoes EVERY SUMMER!

Engagement Pictures!

Andrew mentioned last night that I hadn't posted any of these...so here's a little preview of our engagement pics. We had a lot of fun. Brantley and Richard were great! I don't know how we'll choose one!

Easter

This Easter, Andrew's grandparents (Pee Paw and Mee Maw) came into town from Kentucky. It was great meeting them, and Mee Maw even made me an apron! It's so precious.

On Saturday, we dyed Easter eggs...which I haven't done in years. It was so much fun, especially to watch Manning, Molly, and Ellie.

On Sunday, my Mom, Dad, Gavin, Grannie and PaPa came to have Easter Dinner at the Winburns. We had a lot of people there, but it was so much fun to get everyone together. Randomly, our grandparents all share the same anniversary! Isn't that crazy?

I think all the guys had fun, because the Masters stayed on the TV the whole time.

And...the biggest news of the weekend was that Emily Ann is pregnant with Baby #2!!!!!!!!!! Baby Turner is due in December, so this will be a fun Christmas!

For those of you who don't know (since I don't think I've ever fully explained it...), Andrew is one of four children. In order, they are: Lara Beth, Andrew, Emily Ann, and Sara Lynn. Lara Beth is married to Jay, and they are parents to Molly and Ellie. Emily Ann is married to Philip, and they are parents to Manning. Sara Lynn will be a senior at Anderson University. Ok, I think that covers it! If you haven't already, you'll eventually see pictures of everyone on here!

I'm going to try to get better about Blogging...it's just so hard to keep up! Many people have asked for wedding updates, so my goal is to be better now that school is finishing up.

We dyed Easter Eggs! You can't really see it, but this is our "wedding egg." It says 8-22-09!

Manning and "Unca Andrew"

such concentration

our finished work

Molly, Ellie, and Manning ready to go hunt the easter eggs...We dyed about 7 dozen!

Prom 2009

No...we didn't go to prom. Andrew had an alumni semi formal event on Friday night. I'll put up some pictures for you to see. Honestly, Andrew & I both said that we NEVER thought we'd be at one of these things again. It was fun though, and I'm glad that we went.

Bowling...

Last Sunday, Andrew and I went bowling with some people from church. I tried to make him a bet that if I won, he wouldn't get to hang his deer in our living room. I did pretty well. I even got a 133. However, it still wasn't good enough to beat Andrew. We'll see about that "bet." I'm not really a gambling girl, so it wasn't for real anyway! ;-)




Check out Andrew's super 80s shoelaces. Yes, those are my "cool" velcro shoes. Apparently, I didn't look old enough to get big girl shoes.

"And that is how it's done...." (So humble!)

I wondered why my legs were sore from bowling until I saw this picture

I was a little competitive...

Less than five months to go...

The Dress...

Yeah right! Did you seriously think I would put up pictures of the dress on here?? However, I do want everyone to know that I have one!!!!!! Mom came into town on Friday, and we (along with Emily Ann and Andrew's mom) found the dress at Evelyn's in Camden! I just love Jody and everyone at Evelyn's. They were so helpful! Definitely try them if you're in the area...if you need a wedding dress! I can't give details, but I will tell you it's white! Haha!

It's only been a few days, but I've done a good job at keeping it a secret from Andrew so far! Poor guy...it's really not fair. He's a trooper though!

Other news: We booked a photographer, and we'll be taking engagement pictures soon. I can't wait. I just need to decide where to take them. Any suggestions??

Oh yes...this is not related to the wedding at all...but it's still funny, I think. Actually, Jennifer Peace and I may be the only ones who appreciate it. It's one of those had to be there kinda moments.

Yesterday, Jennifer and I were out at Riverfront Park. It was so beautiful outside, and we were having fun just walking and talking. All of the sudden, this little bicycle bell rings (I'm talking one of those bells from around 1940). So, we move over to the right to let the person pass, and this PRECIOUS little old man drives past us on his adorable old bike....complete with HUGE radio attached to the front (blaring "oldies" music)! He was wearing blue exercise shorts, a plaid untucked button down shirt, tennis shoes, and grey tube socks! It was so cute!!!!!!!! Anyway, I know that no one else will think that was funny, but besides the tennis shoes and tube socks...he was straight out of the 40s...I loved it! Maybe we'll see him again next time!!!!

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just found out that my cousin Beth and her husband Josh are having a BOY! Beth is my first cousin on Mom's side to have children, so we are all so excited!!!!!!!!!! Beth has always been like a sister to me, so it's almost like this is my nephew instead of cousin. Josh and Beth, I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!

And...might I just add....I knew it was a BOY!!!!!!!!!