Another one bites the dust...in other words, GETTING HITCHED!

Watch out New Orleans....Truitt & Shelley are getting hitched in the Dirty Dirty and we're all coming along!!

One of the most common questions that people ask me now is "aren't you getting too old for all of these weddings that you attend every weekend?"  Well the answer is No, not at all.  A lot of the time I feel as though they forget that I too am unwed and still have a wedding to plan one day.  Yes, I am 28 and almost 29; however, the Lord has not blessed me with marriage so I'm content the way my life is at the moment.  I have to remind myself that he has a plan for each of us and my "time" has not arrived yet but one day it will...in HIS time, not mine. 

With all of that being said, I LOVE attending my friend's special days and can't wait for them to be apart of mine one day!  So this weekend will be dedicated to one of my dear and special college friends, Truitt Taylor and his precious future wife to be, Shelley Segrest.  They will be married in the ever-so-fun city of New Orleans.  I cannot wait to spend time with college friends and celebrate their future.  So off to NOLA this weekend for a fun time, great memories and coming back to Jackson on Sunday with another married friend.  Congrats to Truitt and Shelley...you never saw this day coming when you were younger and look at you now!  Another friend bits the dust.....out of our crew, Brad and Maren are up next!

Definitely a Daddy's Girl!

I would like to wish my sweet dad and best friend a very Happy Father's Day.  This man is the most important man (besides GOD) in my life and I cannot imagine having a different one. He is everything that I hope to have in a husband and if you do not know him, you should.  As I grow older, I realize how much this man truly loves me and would do ANYTHING for his "baby big girl."  GOD truly blessed me with a one of a kind, loving and AWESOME dad!  Ricky Stockton is a man of GOD, strong Christian who enstalled the same values in us (his children,) a hard worker, dedicated and true friend, inspirational, goofy as all get out, the worst (and painful) tickler (which I hate but he loves,) the BEST RiRi to his grandpups, a provider for his family and even us grown kids, a wonderful husband to my mother, would give anyone the shirt off of his back and most importantly, a loving and caring father who loves his family unconditionally.  When my daddy hurts or I see him hurt, it makes me hurt!  The older I get, the more I come to understand his reasonsing behind everything he says and does.  I've always been a daddy's girl and will continue to be until the day I die.  Daddy, I hate that I missed spending this special day with you, but please know how much I love you!!!  Happy Father's Day from your grown, still unwed, spoiled, big baby, queen of it all, loving Daughter #1!

Another Upcoming Wedding for a Happy Couple

I know that I have been out of the loop in the blogging world and have lots of catching up to do. Here's just a quick shout out to two of my close and dear friends, Brad and Maren, who got engaged on Wednesday night. Brad proposed in front of the Chapel of Memories on MSU's campus. The three of us have made so many fun memories and I cannot wait until their big day and all of the days leading up to it! Congrats to the happy couple....the third musketeer and tag-a-long could not be any happier for you!!!

My obsession....MSU sports and especially Football (SBW 2010)

This year's Super Bulldog Weekend was once again a huge success.  I started the weekend off by riding to Starkville with Mel.  We met up with Amanda and Ashley and walked to Sushi Martini.  We had a great time eating sushi, drinking martini's, listening to great music and catching up with friends.  After Sushi Martini, we decided to take a long stroll down to Mugshots.  If you know me at all, you know that I'm not the biggest fan of this place.  Mainly because I feel really old and out of place when I'm there.  Lots of people I knew were there, both my age and older and even 8 years younger than me (the reason I don't like going.)  It was a fairly early night that ended in me and Amanda walking to the infamous 

Papa John's for late night pizza grubbing (gross!)  

We woke up early the next morning and got ready to meet friends at the Grill (my fav!)  Melissa decided to join friends in the Cotton District for the Arts Festival and we went to the Grill to eat lunch with LC, Margaret, Georgia and Christi.  Oh, and Kolby came with us too (bless his heart, he was the only male.)  After we ate, we went to Dudy Noble to take in some baseball.  The weather was perfect and we beat Tennessee!  The best part of the day: FOOTBALL time!  We packed our coolers and headed to the stadium.  Kolby and I met up with the Hutto's, Andy Ryder and the Menetre's.  We decided to sit at the very top of the stadium which ended up being cool because we could see everything and were free to do as we pleased.  Here are some fun pics from the Spring game.

Me and Grace taking in the beautiful scenary of Davis Wade

Me and the Menetre's aka the Family

Our normal and infamous pose: mom and dad looking at me with "those eyes"

Once we left the game, we walked to the Cotton District to hang out at Blake's until we decided our next step.  Jon Mark and his new wife, Lindsey came over and we decided to go back to Sushi Martini.  The Menetre's and Hearnsberger's came and met us so we had a rather large crew take over the restaurant and couches.  After the restaurant, everyone pretty much went home but me, Kolby, Grace and Bailey.  We had great bonding time and so much fun!!  Here are more pics from the night:

Me and my best friend from college...some things never change and especially with us!

What a Life!!!

I have a child whose name is Bella.  She is just like a human and is my best friend, the best nurse and saving grace.  When I'm down or don't feel well, I have her there right by my side to cheer me up.  When I found her, I decided her name was going to be Emma after her aunt Emily and Bella because I liked the name aka Emma Bella.  Ever since she entered my life, she has adopted the names: Bunkins, B, Miss B, Bella Boo, Bella Bop or Bop, Boo, Boo Boo Head or Bump.  The funny thing about it is that she knows all of these names belong to her.  I could not imagine life without my Bella Boo and I don't know if she can imagine life without me.  

Oh the life of a dog aka my child

St. Patty's Day Parade... one of the BEST days in Jackson!

I know that I'm getting older in age; however, not too old to still have fun on one of the most fun days in Jackson, MS....Hal and Mal's St. Patty's Day parade.  As I said, I know that I'm getting older; therefore, I knew that I would need an adequate amount of rest the night before the big event.  I kept my word and went to bed early, got up early that Sat. morning and went to Melissa's house for some breakfast pre-game.  We ate and drank mimosa's and got ready for the day long event.  Me, Amanda and Ashley decided not to ride on a float so we met up with Carmen, Dea, Clare and others and then found the rest of the crew post parade to round out the day and night.  These are some pics during and after the parade.....until next year!

The GRAND MARSHALL....Kermit the Frog!  Theme of the parade: It Ain't Easy Being Green!

Me, Carmen, Clare, Dea and Kendall during the parade

Me and my double trouble

I even found Dooters aka my 2nd mother that I swear is my birth mother....we're JUST alike!

I LOVE my Corinth Best Guy Friends!!!

 

 Besties Reunited!

                                                                  ROOMIES!!                                                                

  I heart my JJ!!

Me and my TWIN seester

 

The Three Musketeers together once again

Old Waverly, Cottages, a Wedding, Reception Rave & WILD Late Night

Carolyn Hartlein has been a special person in my life for the past seven years.  I was a Junior when she went through rush her freshman year.  Of course, she pledged KD and I couldn't wait to hang out with her (she was a Hartlein and I knew she'd be a ton of fun!)  She started dating Jacob Stubbs who was one of my closest guy friends and best friends with my boyfriend at the time.  So needless to say, we instantly became great friends and very close.  Even though she now lives in Knoxville, I still consider her one of my true and closest friends.  She is so special to me so when she asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding, I was beyond honored.  Here are some pics from the EXTRA fun weekend!!  If you know Carolyn, you know that she LOVES to have fun and always makes sure everyone else does too.

 

Old Waverly....where everything took place for the special weekend.

All of the wedding details.....

Our AWESOME cottage goody basket

The gorgeous flower arrangements on the tables at the rehearsal dinner

Me, Katie, Amanda and Sarah at the rehearsal dinner after party...so much fun!

Cool sushi bridge at the reception

The neatest grooms table: german chocolate cake in the shape of drums sitting on top of kegs along with drumsticks and guitar picks with Carolyn and Scott's crest on them.  Very Scott-like!

And the insanity begins....Dr. Seuss hats, glo-stick necklaces and heart head bobber's come out for all of the guests to wear during the reception. (Me, the bride and Ley dancing to Patrick Smith Band)

Me and my partner in crime aka Amanda "step-sister" Riley

Introducing: Mr. and Mrs. Scott Noblitt!!!

Carolyn would not have everyone else having fun without her on her wedding night, so they decided to throw on t-shirts and blue jeans and join us in some cottage late night fun!

Me, Katie and Sarah at "late night" (it was really midnight)

Me and Laura decided we're too old to stay up so late (again, it was midnight)

A Hartlein wedding gift to the groom tradition....a t-shirt blanket made out of all of the bride and groom's Widespread Panic concert t-shirts

So another great wedding to attend, many memories made and another friend to call a Mrs.  Thanks for a great weekend and Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Scott Noblitt.  Sorry I'm a month and a half late!