Joyful.

Lately I am grateful for 14+ hours spent in the car because it means we spent a sunny Thanksgiving with family,

the craziness of Black Friday because it means the shooting range was empty,

the temperatures dropping because it's an excuse for hot cocoa and extra marshmallows,

 endless amounts of packing because it means we are moving closer to friends and family,

 crowded restaurants because it means a lunch date while exploring new places, 

waiting in line 4 hours because it means we experienced the greatest iron bowl in history,

thorns in my pants because it means we won and jumped through bushes to storm the field,

 and the man who destroyed Toomer's trees because it proves tradition never dies.

California, here we come. War Eagle. 

Rewind

Although I haven't had quite as many life changes as Alex has, the events surrounding graduation having included a lot of changes and a lot of memories.  Here are some highlights from the past couple of months.

(1)  Charles's very last time to visit me in Auburn

(2)  Signing my name in the original Momma G's

(3)  Using up my remaining meal plan money on Starbucks merchandise

(4)  Selling all of my Chemical Engineering textbooks I accumulated to Amazon.com 

(5)  Packing up my apartment

(6)  First time getting Toomer's lemonade on my last day as an Auburn student

(7)  Getting my picture made with Charlie's fat head

(8)  Going to Huntsville 2 days in a row to watch the Rebels win state

(9)  Day trip to Atlanta to watch the Braves 

(and ask a random person to take your picture who clearly doesn't know how to focus a camera)

(10)  Rediscovering my Crocs 

(11)  Rediscovering my favorite CD from 7th grade

(12)  Looking through old church directories

(13)  Organizing the bathroom

(14)  Eating the biggest burrito ever (yes - I ate the whole thing)

(15)  Charlie's graduation

(16)  Discovering funny pictures of Charles

(17)  Celebrating Alex's last weekend as Miss Sager at the beach

Graduation, Moving, and Celebrations

First, if you haven't read Caroline's comprehensive post about college, go read it now. It may have been the best post on this little blog ever. I laughed, I cried... Okay, maybe I didn't cry, but I am starting to get emotional about not living with her next year. But really, just read it.

So, here's what's happened in the whirlwind of the last few weeks…

Graduated college

Moved all of our stuff to Arkansas in a 24-foot truck

And had our last two wedding parties before the wedding week!

Stay posted because exciting things are always happening around here!!

Success Lately.

Took engagement pictures with our amazing wedding photographer.

Had a successful last AOII formal with these cool people.

A Braves win on opening day made for a great trip with sweet friends.

Last time to wear ritual whites. #alum

Found a house to live in next year. Arkansas, here we come.

Spent time with wonderful friends and family at our Around the House Shower.

And finished writing my capstone paper. Hallelujah.

spring break

Cruisin'

 We ate way too much food (and ice cream);

 braved stormy weather in Nassau;

 soaked  up lots of sun after the weather cleared  up;

 learned about life in the Bahamas;

 acted like six-year-olds;

 explored Freeport (disclaimer: although we look like it, we surprisingly were not lost at this point);

 ate delicious food in local restaurants;

pretended to be on the Titanic;

and watched the sun sink into the ocean.

It was the perfect senior spring break.