I have not "blogged" in some time... I suspect that is because most of the time I feel as if my head and my body are not connected and that I am barely treading water. But that's okay, because I am strengthened and blessed by my career, so much that its not a "career" but more of a lovely journey that I get to be in on every day.
Thanksgiving was wonderful. It's one of my favorite holidays (Christmas is my favorite, by the way) but most especially this year I feel so grateful for those in my life... the parents who entrust me with their children, the people in my life who make everything worthwhile, my incredible, wonderful boyfriend who spent most of the week helping me get my house clean, organized, and everything fixed (two toilets & an overhead light that I couldn't reach!). I feel especially thankful for Charlie, because I waited so long for God to send me the right one... I'm so glad that God gave me the strength to be patient and wait, because the gift was so much better than I ever imagined.
We had a parentless Thanksgiving with my sisters, brothers, and cousins ~ the Bowdens and Mixons met at my house and fiested on lasagna, salad, and dessert. Thanksgiving was, of course, on Thursday, and Charlie and I drove out to his house in Five Points to have Thanksgiving with his family. I watched and pushed the nephews & Jerry on the swings while they played horseshoes. We ate and then Charlie & Lee took the boys outside to play a little backyard football game, which was hilarious in and of itself. We drove back to Phenix City to my family's Thanksgiving, arriving late of course, and being too stuffed from Charlie's family to really eat much of anything (never fear; I had my share of fried corn & ham despite my full stomach).
Friday was Thanksgiving with the Nolan/Bowden clan. I always enjoy seeing my dad's family. There's just something about them that is so warm and loving... we have a truly special family. They welcomed Charlie, as I knew they would, and I got to hold all three babies (Jenny's twin girls & Bo's daughter, Isabelle) which made my mother jealous of course...
Then it was Iron Bowl time!! My favorite gameday of all. The Iron Bowl this year was played in Tuscaloosa, and I was thrilled to get to watch the game with my dad, brother Brady, & Charlie, while Rebecca, Kelsey, Chelsea, Blake, Brad and about 30 of Blake and Brad's friends from Athens were banished to the upstairs. Auburn made me a little nervous the first half, but I never doubted their ability to pull off the largest comeback in the history of the Iron Bowl, which only made it a sweeter victory.
After the Iron Bowl was my sister's deb party at the RiverMill. It was such fun!! The band was great and the food... just right... no fancy smansy food for us, just chicken tacos, cheese dip, etc. Mom & the rest of the deb mothers did a great job on the decorations. The theme was Cirque de Solie so there were plenty of bright colors and an acrobatic artist who performed during dinner.
Matt, Rebecca, Chelsea & Kelsey at the party
Brad & Blake show off their moves at the party
aren't we cute?? me & Charlie at the deb party
one of the table decorations from the party
We all had such a great time & are looking forward to the Cotillion Ball later this month. I guess that's about all... can't believe its already December! Man! Hard to believe that its almost 2011... time flies!
