November 18th

Just wanted to wish my sister a very happy birthday today. She's a smart, witty, beautiful woman in Christ and I'm proud of her and her heart for those around her. I miss you Bacon.

Lots of love.

Our Anniversary!

We celebrated our anniversary last week(ish). The weekend was full, we made a very quick trip to NC for some friends wedding celebration, looked at a few possible places to live in Southern Pines, and ventured back to Tybee late Saturday night. We wanted to be in town on our actual anniversary and not on the road all day. On Sunday we visited with a friend that had been staying at our townhouse on Tybee, went to church and brunch at our favorite spot B. Matthews in Savannah.

In the evening we went out to the beach to exchange gifts. It was getting pretty chilly because the sun was going down, but it was really cool to celebrate out on our special beach! I gave Matt some flip flops for beach/pool wear, and some Chacos. He gave me the traditional first year gift, paper in two forms. He got me a subscription to Real Simple and gave me a book about women in the workplace, The Male Factor, by Shaunti Feldhahn. Then he gave me the modern anniversary gift (clock). I got two super cute clocks to place wherever we land next. On Saturday we'd picked up Chickfila nuggets as a tribute to our reception, so we ate those on the beach. For dinner we made BLT's (we'd gone out the week before on Tybee) and ate a yummy dessert Matt had picked up at a local shop.

Here are a few pictures of our celebration!

Cute/Cheesy

Today I got a manicure. I was looking at the OPI colors and found the one I had on my nails last year at this exact time for our wedding. I was super excited, as our anniversary is Sunday.

I'm a dork, but it's the little things. Check it out, Dulce De Leche.

Music

Anyone else out there a music lover? I have come to enjoy quiet mornings, but after a while, I'm opening itunes, going to pandora, etc... Something about music, it helps get me going, it keeps me company, it soothes, it inspires. I love that music can do all of those things.

What are you listening to?

A season of festivals

This past weekend we went to the Tybee Art Festival and the Greek Festival in downtown Savannah. Last weekend we went to the Pirate Festival with our nephews. Fall is quite the festival season. I love it. Good food, great people watching, and unique items to purchase. Happy.

Seasons change...

I always have a hard time when summer moves into fall. I love summertime. I love the sun, the warmth, the beach and all that comes with summer. I realize all my love for these things are amplified even more this year since we are living 200 yards from the ocean. But for as long as I can remember, I've always felt bittersweet to tell summer goodbye.

However, I also love fall, even as I resist it's coming by wearing flip flops as long as I can...
I like fall decor, colorful leaves, pumpkin spiced everything (bread, lattes, candles) and the slight chill in the air. I'll be the first to insist that there's something special about putting on that favorite pair of jeans that have been out of commission for a while.

Oh seasons, they keep us moving through life.

So here I am living between summer and fall for just a little bit longer...

Trucking

Why do tractor trailer truck drivers honk at women driving by? Does this method actually get them a date? Or, are they that bored and just trying to spice up the highway? I don't know, but every time I a trucker honks at me I have to chuckle at the silliness of it all.