TURNING 25!!

Here are some pictures from my 25th birthday at my parents. It truly was one of the best birthdays I have ever had. Jarrett, my brother, told me it would be a special year for me a long time ago, and he was right! It was a great day... My mom made a huge dinner for me and bought me my favorite cake. Mom and Dad gave me some great stuff. Zach being there and the sweet stuff he got for me made it even better. Just being able to be with some of my close friends, Zach, Mom and Dad meant more to me than anything. My brother, Christal and Jacey would have been there, but they were out of town... Too bad they missed the food, ha! Love ya anyway...

Mom and Dad I truly appreciate all you did for me that night! I love you more than you'll ever know.

Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Cherokee Trip Aug. 2007

Here are just a few pictures from Zach's and my trip to Cherokee, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. It was our first trip together, and we really had a lot of fun. I caught my first fish, we went tubing on the Cherokee rapids, I got my butt KICKED in putt-putt (even though the place had it all set up, ha) by Zach, we ate some good food, met the lady that fills the Cherokee River Rapids or not =), looked for water shoes for 2 hours, ha!, relaxed and just made lots of good memories.

Another Fun Weekend in Guntersville- August 2007

I spent another weekend in Guntersville, and had so much fun. The first picture is from Zach's mom's b'day party. They had a luau for her and everyone dressed up. The second picture is my first night of bow fishing! I've never heard of it until Zach came along, and I loved it. He actually did the bow fishing part and caught one, but I enjoyed hanging out with him and his friends that night. But yes friends, he has taught me how to shoot a bow, and it's fun stuff... stay tuned, and maybe I'll have some hunting pics. for ya'll later this year. ;)

My 1st Weekend in Auburn June 07'

This is the first weekend of many in Auburn. I always talked about how much I would never be seen in Auburn, but ironically I love it there and had a blast. I met two of Zach's good friends Autumn and Matt. We had fun times! We cooked out and went to the Sky Bar. Oh and yes Dad, I still bleed Crimson and shout "ROLL TIDE".

A Weekend in Guntersville- July 2007

Here are a couple of pictures from this past weekend in Guntersville. I went to Zach's hometown to visit his family and see what Guntersville was all about. We went to the lake, watched movies, went to a wedding, ate a lot of his mom's good cooking and did lots of other fun stuff. We had a really good time. The first picture is Zach with his niece and nephew, Callie and Cainan. They are precious! The 2nd picture is after his friend's wedding. We had been out in the rain and nasty weather. He is not a fan of posing for pictures, so I got one while I could! =)

Jacey Tate July 2007

Here are some new pictures of my niece, Jacey. She is getting so big. Her favorite song is "Twinkle Little Star" and "The Dollar" by Tim McGraw. She loves singing and dancing. We will all start singing "Dancing Machine", and she dances like nobodies business!! Christal finally got all her hair in a "real" ponytail!! I love this little girl.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

This year to celebrate July 4th we cooked out and watched the fireworks, A.K.A Thunder on the Mountain, from the top of UAB's parking deck. It was so much fun. Miranda and I tried to help cook out. We made some great memories, and I think we just may have started a 4th of July tradition!

Gatlinburg 2007 continued...

GATLINBURG, TENNESSEE JUNE 07'

Here are just a few pictures from our annual family trip to Gatlinburg, TN. There are MORE to come! Stay tuned... This is my absolute favorite place to go, and now it's even more fun now that we have Jacey along for the ride. I'll have more to come, but I had to make Mrs. Chambers from work happy. =) We stayed for almost a week and enjoyed every minute of it. We cooked out by the stream, went to Dollywood, shopped, golfed, had some great talks, went to Cades Cove, went out to eat, walked in the village/downtown and much more. Jacey saw her first deer. My mom cooked some great breakfast. My dad and I were goofy as always together. My dad and I were way too excited over the new "Bubba Gump" restaurant that was about to open the Friday we were leaving. So, we decided to "bust" in the store anyway, and make them sale us Forrest Gump t-shirts. We were lovin' it!!! Jacey watched for Trolleys on every corner and called them "Charlies". Christal and Jarrett refused to go to "Hogs and Honey's" with me, but I just know they are waiting until next year to jump on the bars, ha! Jarrett, Christal and I listened to lots of our infamous Diamond Rio songs A.K.A SUNSHINE, HA!! We made great memories and had so much fun. I can't wait until next year!! ABOVE are pictures of my family and me, my favorite Bluegrass band and my new friend Anthony the banjo player. My mom and I were groupies every night until 11 pm.... and that's when they had the HOEDOWN!! That's all folks... stay posted!!

Memorial Day at Ross Bridge 2007

The pool where my Mom and Dad live opened up on Memorial Day. So, my family got together, and enjoyed the food and fun in the sun. Jacey was all about the water spouts. I really do not know what our family did before she came along!