Show Us Your Life-Favorite Vacation Spots

I am so excited because I finally get to participate in Kelly's Korner Show us Your Life Carnival! Today is Favorite Vacation Spots. I don't get to go on a lot of trips but the ones that I have been on so far have been awesome!

Right now my Favorite Vacation Spot would have to be Mexico!! Most of the resorts are all Inclusive and the turquoise water is phenomenal!

The first time I went to Mexico was on a cruise with Handsome and our friends Kelly and Joseph. We set sail out of Galveston and cruised to Cozumel and Progresso. Cozumel was gorgeous and so much fun! Progresso was not as much fun so we only stayed a few hours and then got back on the boat. Here are a few pictures from this trip! (As I was looking through them I realized I did not take that many pictures of the actual beach! ha!)

The Second time I went to Mexico we decided to fly and stay at a resort. This time we went to Playa Del Carmen with our friends Jackie and Shawn! I LOVE IT THERE! Everything was so beautiful and Playa is only a fairy ride away from Cozumel so we go to go there for one day as well!





On the day we went to Cozumel we decided to rent a little car and drive around the island! It was so much fun! We got to stop at a lot of beautiful beaches!

I am pretty sure that the next trip Handsome and I go on will be our favorite because it will be our HONEYMOON!!! We are going to the Dominican Republic and we will be staying at the Majestic Elegance for seven glorious days! I can not wait!! Here is a sneak peak!

Nashville

This past weekend Jared and I went to Nashville to visit one of my oldest best friends in the world! We got there around Six on Thursday night and stayed until Sunday afternoon. I have been to Tennessee a few times when we lived in Virginia so I knew it was going to be really pretty but I think Jared was a little surprised how different it is from good Ole Texas!:) Being there brought back a lot of memories of driving with my family on the way to Texas! I am really bad about taking pictures so I only have a few from Saturday when we went and drove around the city.

Had to take a picture of the Tennessee Titans stadium for my dad!

This is me and Jaydon (Laura's 3 yr old son). It was sooo weird to see her kids because He reminded me A LOT of her when we were little! It was like Little Laura was sitting on my lap! haha!

The Parthenon

We went and toured the Ryman which is where they used to have the Grand Old Opry. They still have awesome concerts there today like Coldplay, Fleetwood Mac, and Snow Patrol! Jared and I were saying that the next time we come we need to plan it so that we can see a concert there! How fun would that be?!

Little Laura and Pap Pap:)

Me and Handsome!

Here is Jaydon climbing over the Pew's! Haha!!

And Here is little Addison! I swear she was like the best baby in the world!

Had to take a picture of the CMT building! I LOVE country music!

And the Batman Building

What a babe! haha!

Saturday night we went and ate at Mortons Steakhouse in Downtown Nashville! Probably the best place I have eaten at in my life! Laura and her husband JD were telling us that Celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, and Kenny Chesney come in to eat a lot so I was really crossing my fingers that someone famous would be there that night but no one did so I was a little sad! haha!

After Dinner we went to a few places in downtown Nashville.

Here is Laura and her husband JD.

We had such a good time but I really wish that we could have stayed longer! Next time we go we will probably stay a little longer and go to some of the other hot spots in Tennessee (and maybe we will get to see someone famous!:) Maybe we can make a trip to Virginia too!

Thanks for having us Little Laura and JD! Cant wait to see you in December at our wedding!!

"News"

Ok at the very beginning of the whole Jon and Kate Plus Eight controversy I really actually did feel sorry for Jon. I have watched the show from the very beginning and I have always loved it, but just like everyone on this earth, I did notice how mean Kate was to him. So for the past couple of months I have felt sorry for him and honestly did not blame him for wanting out.

This weekend while I was at my parents house my sister and I were on the Internet and we noticed a picture of Jon and his new girlfriend holding hands on their vacation in France! What the heck?! It has only been about three weeks since Kate filed for divorce!!! It just doesn't seem right to me. Jared always gives me grief because I always get so into celebrity drama and I act like I know these people when I talk about them but this situation really does bother me! Jon knows that everything he does is going to be in magazines or on tv, does he not have any consideration for his ex-wife of barely three weeks and EIGHT children? In a way it is kind of like he is making a fool of Kate because she is still wearing her wedding ring.

I know, I know, I don't know the whole story or even if any of this is real but the whole situation still just bothers me...A LOT! I think its wrong of Jon and Kate to continue to do the show. I think its really wrong for TLC to continue airing the show and paying these people millions of dollars when the whole thing is nothing more than a crock! I know divorce is a reality to millions of people all over the world, I just don't think it should be broad casted on national television when their are little children involved that get no say in the matter! Its sad to say because I loved the show but I don't know how I or how anyone can watch the show when it comes back on in August.

On to another topic that's all over the "news." Michael Jackson. Seriously people. Let him Rest in Peace, let his family grieve, be considerate of his children! I think its disturbing that some magazines thinks its ok to put a picture of him on his death bed on the cover!!! Yes, he was a huge celebrity, some might say an Icon, and his death was a tragedy. But he was a real person that has a family and children. Is it really necessary to see his body in a body bag taken out of the morgue on a gurney? Do we really need to see all of the scars or rotted skin on his body?! If we (and when I say we, I mean people that don't even know the guy) find this stuff disturbing how do you think his kids and family feel? You cant even turn on the tv or go to the store without seeing some disturbing image of him. So here is my message to all those magazines, news stations, and Internet sites: "Let him rest in peace and back off! Enough is enough!"

I guess that's my rant for today! Feels nice to get that off my chest! Hope everyone is having a great day! Its almost the weekend!!!:)

Happy Birthday Jared!

Today is Handsome's 27th Birthday!!! So In honor of his birthday I thought I would fill out a little survey about him! Since he never reads this I'm sure he wont mind!:)

What's his full name (including middle)?

Jared Ryan Brittain

How old is he?

27 today!

Whens his birthday?

July 14

How many siblings does he have?

He has one sister-Lindsey

Whats his favorite color?

Blue, Dark Tan

Whats his favorite animal?

Probably a dog or a horse

What is his favorite food?

Probably anything with seafood in it. He also likes meat! haha!

What does he like to do in his spare time?

He likes anything outdoors. Going to the lake-wake boarding, fishing. He likes to play golf or do anything athletic. Hang out with me;)

Does he have a job?

Yes! He is trying to start his own company-Constructing Metal Buildings and doing concrete work. He also restores antique cars. There really isn't much he cant do:)

What school did he go to?

He went to Tarleton State University and graduated May 2006

What's his eye color?

Blue-He has very pretty eyes!

What color hair does he have?

Blondish brown

Is his hair long or short?

short

What attracted you to him?

His smile and his eyes plus he was really nice and made friends with my friends very easily!

What day did you meet?

I am not sure of the exact date. It was some time in the summer. July I think!

Where did you meet?

The very first time-was at City Limits in Stephenville. He knew my best friend so the next time I met him was at our house in Stephenville.

How did he ask you out?

haha! The first time he asked me out was on facebook!! (sort of I also gave him my number so he called and asked again!)

How many times have you dated in the past?

We were off and on the first year we were together since he was graduating and stuff but after that we have been together ever since and now we are getting married in December:)

When did you start dating?

July/August 2005

How long have you been together?

This summer will be four years!

Does he tell you he loves you?

Everyday:)

Do you love him?

More than anything!

Happy Birthday Jared! I love you more than you know and I am so glad that you are in my life!

Fancy Schmancy Indeed!

For all of you who adore cute stuff like I do go check out Fancy Schmancy Designs! She has lots of cute stuff on her blog and on ETSY! All her stuff would make great gifts! Plus she is having a give away right now for an adorable Cake Stand! So go check her out!

George Strait!!

Last Saturday was the George Strait concert at the New Cowboys Stadium. I won tickets a few months ago and I was soo excited that I bought a new outfit! The new stadium is AWESOME and we had a blast! Our seats were on the floor but they were in the back section so if we were sitting down we really would not be able to see that much so since they were not checking tickets at all down there we just ended up moving to about the fourth row during Reba and maybe the tenth row during George. Both seats we had were awesome! Here are a few pics from the night! (some of these got out of order!)

Here is the stadium from the ground level lobby! It is insane!

Handsome standing right outside!

Me before we went in! haha

This picture is not so good because the lens did not open all the way But it shows how HUGE that screen was!

Here is Reba! She was soooo Adorable! She looked awesome too! This picture is out of order but she went backstage and changed into this dress and came back out and sang Fancy!

Doesn't she look awesome?! This is a picture of the jumbo tron!

Here comes George!

Towards the end of the concert he ended up throwing his hat into the crowd!

Handsome Guy huh?!

George started chanting "Jerry open the roof, Jerry open the roof" and they opened the roof for the first time EVER! Then George sang "If it Wasn't for Texas" ahhhh magic:) hahaha

I have a lot more pics but I just thought I would post a few! We really did have a blast! That place is out of control awesome! I cant wait to go back for a football game:)

Job Update

Well...I wish I had really good news to post under that title but I dont. Not yet at least! I am still searching my heart out for a teaching job but it seems that they are hard to come by this year. I think any type of job is hard to come by. The main thing that bums me out is that a few months ago I was soo excited about getting a regular teaching job with my own classroom and my own kids but now all I hear anyone say is that its "just a bad time" or "we have already filled all of our positions for next year" Now I am questioning myself and wondering if teaching is really for me. I have really been praying about this, asking God to tell me if this is what he wants me to do with my life, I feel like deep down it is but I am still waiting for the answer.

Another thing that I am kind of bummed about is that all I ever think about is getting a job. I am getting married in six months one week and three days (according to my counter:)) and I cant seem to focus on our wedding or take any time being excited about the start of my new life with my new husband! I know that as soon as I hear something a huge weight will be lifted off of my shoulders and I can concentrate on planning things for our wedding AND hopefully

my classroom.

Anyways I am really trying to stay positive, I keep telling myself it is still a little early but sometimes it is just really hard and it is definitely not fun! I am starting to think of some other job possibilities just in case teaching doesnt pan out! It seems to help a little bit to be able to vent on here...hopefully in a few weeks I will have good news under the title "job update":)

And just because posts are boring without pictures here is a picture of my cute little pup named Cooper taking a little nap:)

Isnt he just adorable?!!

Bridal Registry! Ahhh:)

Well, I could not wait any longer the time has come! I have been looking forward to this day for literally, months years DECADES:) Sunday I woke up and decided that it would be a great day for Handsome and I to go

register

for

wedding gifts!

Our first stop was Dillards. I was soo excited! I could not wait to get my hands on one of those guns so that I could roam the store and scan that thing on everything in sight! But by the time the lady gave us the gun I had contained myself and we really didn't do that much damage, but that was just because it would probably be considered a Faux Pas if I took that thing up to the shoe department:) Trust me, I thought about though!

Anyways...Our next stop was Crate & Barrel. First I will say that If they would let me take permanent residence in that store, I would be as happy as a clam! I LOVE this store! We picked out our glasses, appliances, baking needs, storage baskets, margarita and wine glasses, and lots of kitchen gadgets! As soon as fall rolls around I will probably go back and add kitchen linens to that list. I cant wait until I see one of those classic black and white boxes on my door step!

I think Handsome and I will register at one more place so that we can pick out some towels and bed linens. This seems hard to pick out when we don't know what our bedroom will look like or even where we are going to live.

All in all it was a great day and it makes this whole wedding thing feel real!

Kelly and Joe's Wedding

It seems like just yesterday Kelly was calling to say that she and Joseph were engaged and now they are MARRIED!:) Come to think about it, it seems like just yesterday we were floating down the Guadalupe River having a blast and just beginning our great friendship! I know that weekend not only holds a lot of memories for everyone but especially for Kelly and Joe as that was the weekend they "rekindled" their love!!:) That was almost FOUR years ago!

Anyways the wedding was gorgeous and I had a blast celebrating with the cute couple!

Congratulations Kelly and Joseph! I love you both!!!

Jackie and I at the reception!

Soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Miller at the Rehearsal dinner!

Bridesmaids with Kelly and Joe

Handsome and I (not the best picture)

Best Friends Forever!!:)

Handsome and I again

The Happy Couple!

Well Handsome and I are off to visit my parents in Athens for Mothers Day! My niece and nephew will be there too this weekend so I will be back with pictures!