A couple of weeks ago Joy came to stay with us for a couple of days for a conference that she had. I don't think we took any pictures, but we did have a fun time watching the CMAs and eating at (where else?) Hudson's BBQ. It is absolutely. DELICIOUS. One of my favorite places ever!!! Joy, please schedule as many more conferences as you please. I love it when you come stay!
My parents came to stay with us recently, also, and Ryan and I made a delicious meal one Saturday afternoon. My grandparents came along, too. It is always SO HILARIOUS when they visit. Ryan grilled pork chops and broccoli for us (his grilled broccoli is THE BEST- it's like Outback's or Longhorn's), I made my "famous" cut up seasoned potatoes and then heated up some other vegetables (out of the can still counts as homemade, right?), and cooked some rolls. We had a wonderful time.
We used our china! See, Ryan, I told you that it would get used. Soon I'll be taking out the Christmas pattern!
What's a good meal without a good dessert?? Ghirardelli brownies and double chocolate milkshake ice cream!
Then during the plethora of football games that afternoon one of our toilets got stopped up, so my sweet mother took me to Home Depot to get a "snake." I thought those were just slithery reptiles, but apparently they can unclog toilets, too. It's quite a disgusting apparatus if you ask me, but I digress. We spent no less than a solid hour fighting with that snake and the toilet. At one point water went EVERYWHERE and I was nominated to clean it up. I'm sure you can picture that I was not a happy camper, but alas, it is my house (and Ryan's, too, of course), and therefore I have to be responsible...blah! As my mother was swirling her heart out while operating the snake, I thought it was just too funny not to document on camera. She immediately yelled, "If you put this on FACEBOOK, I will KILL YOU!!!" "Ok, Mom, you have my word. No Facebook." But I didn't say anything about my blog.... : )
For your enjoyment:
Nanny looks on in amusement.
My darling grandparents : )
May I present to you: my husband, Ryan Moody, the ultimate multi-tasker. Manning two football games simultaneously is quite the feat, but Ryan passes the test with flying colors.
It wasn't long before Papa and Daddy decided to partake in Ryan's afternoon agenda.
On to other things, I have also been buried deep in Christmas projects. Of all kinds. From music to crafts to decorations, etc.
On the way home from Florence this past Saturday night I got a call from Meagan and found out that her sister, Taylor, was competing in the Miss DHS pageant. I went last year and really enjoyed it, and Taylor is a senior, so I just HAD to go! Ok, so let me put this in perspective. I left 2nd Loop Road in Florence at 5:20 on a busy Saturday afternoon to make it to the pageant at the Dillon Theater by 6:00. My darling mother/pseudo personal assistant was kind enough to meet me in the PARKING LOT with a change of clothes so that I could make it to the pageant in time. Always rushing. Always under the gun. BUT- I literally made it JUST before it started. Taylor did a great job, and we were all so proud of her. I'll never forget carrying her around when she was just a baby. I loved that little girl so much and still do! When the pageant got over we were all starving, so we (all 16 of us) walked in King's at about 8:30. We had a blast. I love Meagan and her extended family so much!!! They are so welcoming to everyone, and I am definitely one of the gang : )
Sweet Anna!
Jordan guzzling Sprite!
Little Dawson calling it a night...in a booth, at that!
I can't WAIT to spend Thanksgiving with my family and have a few MUCH needed days off of work! It has been absolutely crazy lately, but I am so thankful that things are going very well. Jay had a little conundrum with his plane ticket, but he will still be in Dillon with us for the festivities : ) There are so many friends that will be in town that I can hardly WAIT to see and hang out with. It's going to be a blast.
Most importantly, what am I thankful for? First and foremost, my Salvation for which Jesus paid my price, and yours, too. Next, I am so thankful for my family and friends and for what they mean to me. I am so thankful for Ryan. As I've heard people say once you get married, you love the other person more each day. It's true. He may not like it if I leave shoes and other unnecessary items around the house (including but not limited to: cups, plates, boxes of candy, pillows, hair products, Wii games, etc.) but we have always been able to laugh at each other despite our sometimes opposing views. I am INCREDIBLY thankful for my childhood. I reflect on it constantly and am so grateful for the way in which I was raised. I am thankful for my little brother who has forever imprinted my heart since I first held him in 1987...and he screamed. To this day, he still screams when he sees me... I am thankful that my Dad has made it through a rough time with his health since April and is doing much better. He had a pinched nerve in April and literally woke up one day and couldn't lift one of his arms. After rehabilitation (that was delayed after we found out he had to have triple bypass surgery) he can now lift his arm completely- something that we all would probably take for granted until we no longer had the capability. I went to Dillon one weekend and my Mom said, "Look what Daddy can do!" and he lifted both arms up. I texted Jay a picture, to which he responded, "Good to see! I expect clapping pushups by Thanksgiving." That's Jay, the ever sarcastic optimist. I am thankful for my Mom, who would literally do ANYthing for me. (And Daddy, too, for the record). I am thankful for my job. It is going very well despite the tough economy, and I am in a great place. I love the people I work with and the customers that I get to see each and every day. I do business with companies of all kinds- from churches to manufacturing plants to law firms, etc. Aside from being a fresh face for my company and focusing on doing my best every day, my ultimate job is being a light to everyone that I come in contact with. I fully believe that as Christians, we may be the only Bible that some people will ever read. I may not be able to "preach" to anyone during a sales meeting, but I am responsible for setting myself apart by being ethical and showing Jesus to everyone I see.
Within the past month I have heard of several unfortunate events that have happened to people I know. Those individuals have been bathed in prayer and while I will never understand why some people have to hurt, I do know that the Lord works for the good of his children. Each and every instance is a test of our faith, and while some tests may be much more difficult than others, the Lord promises never to leave us or forsake us. This is the LORD, the creator of the Universe. He promises to never leave or forsake us! What a promise.
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful and memorable Thanksgiving filled with blessings!
With love,
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