First of all – it’s time to announce the winner of the Shark Portable Steamer!! Since it was such a big giveaway and there were so many entries, I fired my usual random number generator (Excel) and used the “official” one – random.org. And, it told me: I’m sure you’re wondering who entry #101 was….. […]
My Journey Over to the Crimson Side.
The weather was freeze-your-eyeballs cold* on Saturday. It was even supposed to do something that NEVER happens in December in Alabama or Georgia: It was actually supposed to snow. *this means about 40 degrees in the South, by the way. I know that you northerners manage to keep your eyeballs thawed at MUCH lower temperatures, […]
For Better or Worse, In Football and in Health…
Chris and I started out our Saturday morning leading up to The Big Game eating breakfast in the lobby of our hotel, the Embassy Suites. (We were at the Embassy Suites because the Hyatt Place was a horrible hotel and canceled our reservations along with 26 other people’s after they were already confirmed AND paid […]
Alabama, Meet Greece.
Chris and I are in Atlanta this weekend for the SEC Championship game. (At this point, I WOULD say that I am fully prepared to comfort my husband in his mourning after the game tonight, but I already got roasted on Facebook for saying that. It’s just that my opinion about the facts trump my […]
Blogwebs, Cobwebs.
So my mind is apparently already on a Thanksgiving break. I am seriously having trouble putting sentences together… Maybe I’ll actually take a day or two off as a bloggy break for Thanksgiving – something I’ve actually never done. I know, I’m too obsessive to COMPLETELY break. If I do, I’ll leave you with old […]
When Tailgations Collide.
The LSU / Alabama game is always a study in human nature worth experiencing. ESPECIALLY before the game (and, I daresay after the game may even be more so, but we’ve never stayed to risk it.) LSU fans are hugely supportive and tailgate-esque, nearly as much so as Alabama. So when the two come together, […]
A Homecoming Revue
home·com·ing (hom’ kum’ ing) n. A coming to or returning home. An annual event at schools, colleges, and universities for visiting graduates. A seasonally ridiculously cold football game that had to be scheduled ridiculously late so that taking a toddler into the game as had been planned would be completely foolhardy. However, being that there […]
The Post After Which AJ’s Family Disowns Me.
Ali and I had the privilege of hosting AJ and Tessa for a couple of hours on Friday. Ashley was headed for a bridesmaid luncheon for THE wedding of THE year – David’s Sister-in-Law, Sherri, married a local Radio DJ, Justin. I have become convinced that between the two of them, they pretty much know […]
Attempts in Keeping Our Gully From Being Washed.
Today was mine and Ali’s first day in Tuscaloosa this year. And, on top of that, it was her first time EVER scheduled to have the privilege of actually going into the stadium. And the 80% chance of rain? And the week’s worth of rain that has already turned Alabama into a state-shaped mud-wrestling pit? […]
Yearbook: The Cheerleader.
Freshman Year, 2007: Before you can become a cheerleader, rigorous training must be completed, such as immediate bodily response to random words being yelled out like “Touchdown!!!”: The Freshman uniform consisted of a warm-up suit for those cool games (since Freshmen Cheerleaders aren’t quite as resilient as older ones): And a full cheerleading dress for […]