n.a.s.h.v.i.l.l.e.

We took a trip to Nashville this weekend. It was splendid. I love Nashville... because lots of my besties live there... kinda makes me wanna move there... but God hasn't said anything about that... so we will stay where we are.

We got to take this trip because we wanted to go celebrate the union of these 2 lovebirds! Ami and Canaan Chapman! ...and celebrate we did!

We made a stop to see the Whatleys... new residents of Nash-vegas!!! The Whatleys are our friends from UAB/Birmingham days! Katy and I were besties on UAB dance team - through my addiction to Monster energy drinks, smiling/jumping/dancing like crazy women at all UAB events, and lots of Katy/Anna time!  Jacob and I had a delightful time with them. Old Spaghetti Factory.  Walking around downtown. Cute Apartment living. Catching up. Cultural Festival. The Parthenon. Sunny day.  I love the Katy.

Saturday was wedding day and more bestie time. I got to be reunited with Lindsey Jo, Emily, and Ami and the wedding! Here's a pic of us - 5 years ago... and today!! Such an amazing friendship... our God knew exactly what we would need and He provided us with amazing sisters to run through life with!! And... we have a pretty good time together! (Sad Beck wasn't there... she's our other part).

Now... if you didn't catch it before... Ami is now a CHAPMAN!! Yes... that's right... related to Christian royalty... STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN. Needless to say, I am now best friends with uncle steve - just kickin' it with him on the dance floor right her!! haha! I know... stalker. Don't lie... you'd do it too! 

Fun lanterns.

My heart is always so full after time with the besties.  It's just good. Snuggle time. Laughing. And just knowing you are understood and loved... without having to pretend. That's a good feeling. I love them. 

And... Jacob and I LOVE our lil' nephew Isaac Henry!!!! He is ready for his cousin, Eric, to get here too!!! :) Isn't he a doll????? 

Great weekend. Great friends. 

The Magic of Matrimony!!

This weekend I had the honor of being in a precious friend's wedding.  It was a perfect weekend!! The weather was GORGEOUS. The celebration was fantastic. And friends were together again!!!! It was magical!!

Here we are at the rehearsal dinner looking all snazzy!!! Here's the breakdown from left to right:

Caitlin - from Bham, Chrystal - now lives in Las Vegas, Jess - the bride!, Christina - lives in Washington DC, Chesney - from huntsville, Katy - live in Bham, and me!!! 

They are GORGEOUS girls! And I have missed them LOTS AND LOTS! 

The rehearsal dinner was fun and yummy. Then we danced the night away with a live band!!! It was a blast!! 

Saturday morning we had breakfast at this swanky, quaint tea room in Huntsville.  It was adorable!  

Here I am with the BRIDE!!! Hooray for wedding day! 

Here is the stunning bride!!! She was breath-taking!!! We joked with her when she was taking all fun fancy pics that it looked like she OWNED that mansion behind her!! She was HOT! She was so happy... and I loved it.  Her beau (I didn't take a pic of him... oops) got teary when he saw her walk down the aisle... but who could blame him?  A pretty luck man!! They are currently in Bora Bora!!!!!! I'm a bit jealous! 

Here are the maids of the bride.  We look pretty good! Aren't the flowers stunning!!! We took lots and lots of fun pictures. It was a great day with old friends... I loved it! And Jess got married so... it was a success. Mission accomplished! 

The flippie floppies were part of our bridesmaids' gift!!!! HOORAY!!! Do you see those shoes I wore b/c I love Jess... they were REALLY high heels.  My feet don't enjoy those AT ALL! So... Jess, being the kind person she is, gave us those elegant flip flops to change into for the reception so we could get jiggy without breaking our face!!!! And get jiggy we did - electric slide, cupid shuffled, and I learned the wobble (sp?).  We sang at the top of our lungs to DON'T STOP BELIEVING!! It was fabulous!! I loved it and so thankful I was a part of the weekend! 

Congrats Jessica and Jonathan Walker!!!