Fall Party 2011

Yesterday was our cell groups annual party!  There was lots of excitement and anticipation to see what kind of costumes everyone would have this year.  Trevor and I decided to be Little Orphan Annie and Daddy Warbucks, and it was quite a success!  I made my dress, which was quite an accomplishment for me I must say :)  The night was tons of fun--it is always one of my most anticipated events! Here are the pics from our fun night!

I made caramel apples...YUM!

Pumpkin cheesecake truffle eyeballs--thanks Pinterest!

Oreo eyeballs

Mummy's in a blanket :)

Justin and Brent hanging out at the par-tay

 The Willis Clan--Becca and Jeremy were Tron, and the kiddos all disney characters :)

The Cudd Pirates

Annie, Daddy Warbucks, and "Sandy" aka Vandy :)

Thing 1 & 2 and the cutest care bears ever!

The cradle-robber and his gal

So sweet...Claire and Trev were digging each other last night!

The Browns :)

The Willis Chillins'--watch out, dont make Abby made or she will get you!

The German couple--with authentic German garb

A little pirate love

The Fontaines

Annie and Daddy W once again :)

Emma enjoying the trampoline

the Fontaines and the Castles

 Me and Beth--man, between the two of us we have some CRAZY hair!

Officer Fontaine will arrest you if you are bad :)

The whole gang--another awesome Fall Party!

Now to start thinking about next years costume :)

Life Lately

Well, its been (almost) 3 months since my last post....can you tell its summertime? Things have been crazy and blogging has been neglected. Summer has flown by and I can't believe that school has started again (for Trev at least). Pretty soon it will be Christmas!!

I havent been a very good picture taker this summer but here are a couple of sewing projects that I have done....

Burp Cloth

A sweet sleep-sack (this one is my fav!)

A personalized "nap mat" cover for a friend at work's kiddo

The nap mat cover folder up...I love the fun print of this fabric!

My next project is a tutu and so far its turning out nicely! Thanks Becca for the inspiration :)

Also this summer I passed my nurse practitioner boards--woo hoo! And I start a new job on Monday! I am really excited to be starting a new journey, but also really sad to leave the comfort and familiarity of my job at Vandy. I will also hate leaving my co-workers....but, its time to move on!

Another happening of the summer is that my awesome momma turned the big 6-0!! In honor of her, I threw her a little get together and it was so much fun! It was nice to celebrate her and let her know how much we love and appreciate her!






Lastly, I have had some pretty fun girls nights with some great friends!! Last night we went to Margaritaville and we had so much fun! I am looking forward to many more!!





Well, thats all for now....but I wont wait 3 months to post again next time! :)

Wedded Bliss

Three years ago today I married my best friend...

...and I can honestly say that it truly has been "wedded bliss." The past three years have been wonderful and I cant wait to see where the Lord leads us in the future!!!

Ready to RUN!

This weekend I ran my first 5K! I have been wanting to do something to get into better shape for a while but haven't really been motivated. About a month ago one of my best friends, Brittany, and I talked about wanting to do a half marathon--so we decided we would try to train. So we picked out a 5K and signed up!!! We had about 3 weeks to train but with a week of rain and no gym membership I only ended up running several (about 4) times before the race. I figured the adrenaline of running a race and running with someone else would get me through.....boy was I WRONG! This race was alot harder that I was expecting....it was a cross country race so we ran on grass and it was really hilly in some parts. I learned a good lesson that you cant just do anything because you put your mind to it....you have to train and work hard first so you are prepared! Dont get me wrong, it was fun, but next race I will train harder and be better prepared! Overall though I was proud because I finished....and I ran (mostly) all of it! Here are some pics from the day....

Before the race

Starting the race--we were super excited here...believe me about 5 minutes in the excitement had dwindled :)

Britt and I finishing the race...she was an AWESOME race buddy. I had to stop after about a mile or so and take a potty break (believe me it could NOT wait) so she went on and ran ahead. But after she finished she met me near the end and finished the last few tenths of a mile with me--I would not have made it without her!

SOOOOOOO glad it was over!

All of us after the race!

Trev and I are planning on running another race in June so hopefully the next run will go better for me!

P.S.--The person behind all the pics was my awesome hubby :) He was so supportive and woke up at 5am to come with me....he's AWESOME!!!!

Party Time!!!!

Last Saturday I got to celebrate graduation by having a GRADUATION PARTY!!!! My sweet in laws were gracious enough to host it! It was so nice seeing and celebrating with all my closest family and friends! Thanks to everyone for all your love, support, and friendship!!!

My MIL fell and hurt her knee before the party so she was on couch arrest...and let me tell you she did NOT like that! :)

Sweet Avery and Callum loved each other--Cal kept hugging and kissing her...it was so cute!

Me and my girls :) (I would have gotten a pic with mine and all of their hubbies too but they were pre-occupied playing frisbee golf!)

Me and some of the fam

Cell group girls....of course Emma and Lily could not be bothered to look at the camera--they were too busy playing with each other!

Me, Becca, and Laurie--some more of my dear friends!

My friend Dawn and I

Little Avery--she was so good for the whole party!

Caps, Gowns, and Hoods!

This weekend I accomplished something that I never thought would actually come....I graduated from graduate school! I now have a Masters of Science in Nursing with emphasis as a Family Nurse Practitioner! Wooooooo Hooooooo! My family and friends were there to celebrate with me on my "hooding" day. It was so great and I felt very loved and supported!! I am super excited--and also alot scared but most of all I am glad to be done!!!

Me walking in....excited?? I think so!

Getting hooded :)

Some of my besties :) So glad you guys could make it!

Me and my awesome momma!

The Castle Crew :)

Joanie Bolognie!

Me and my boo...he has been so supportive and awesome during the whole school time period--I love him...he's the best!

Me and my study buddies...couldnt have gotten through without them!

Now....for the party next weekend.....wooooo hoooo!!!! (Then back to studying for boards)