Thankful

This year we have lots to be thankful for....LOTS--family, friends, travels, good health, new jobs, faith, nephews, each other.

We went to Cindi's for a delicious meal (especially that turkey!!) and enjoyed being able to sit outside for a few hours. I love Fall and it's nice to have a few days of warmer weather before the real cold nights of Mississippi winters.

We are also thankful that both of our football teams are WINNING!! I haven't given much props to THE Alabama Crimson Tide this season, but do not worry...they are my first love. I am so excited about Alabama football and have really, really missed not being in Bryant Denny this year more than ever! Scott and I did make it over for the Ole Miss/UA game and I was thrilled that he talked me into making the trip. Even if you're not a football fan in the least, Alabama football is exciting!! ROLL TIDE ROLL!

Thanksgiving weekend was a perfect football weekend---Ole Miss shutout Mississippi State in the Egg Bowl...


...and Alabama shutout Auburn in the Iron Bowl.

Watch this video all the way through:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pFSmO3nNRA

We are also thankful for good friends and family...no matter where you are!

NOLA & Death Valley

We have had quite an exciting month--lots of road trips and fun with friends and family!

Scott and I hit the road to NOLA to visit with good friends and to watch the Rebels play LSU in Baton Rouge. We had a fantastic trip---and since Ole Miss won, 'fantastic' might be an understatement.

We spent the weekend with Scott's college roommate, John, and he treated us to lots of good food and good times! Friday evening he grilled for us and hosted my college roommate, Elizabeth, to join us. It was great for us to catch up with friends that we haven't seen in too, too long. I hate that I didn't take a picture with Eli...but trust me, we both look the exact same! Not only was the food delicious (even though there was no ranch dressing involved), but the entertainment provided by John's 3-year-old nephew was priceless. I really enjoyed hanging out with John's brother and his precious family. Scott has talked highly of them, so it was nice to meet and visit with them.

Saturday, after another delicious meal, we loaded up and headed to Baton Rouge....which was indeed an adventure. I mean no disrespect to those of you who actually graduated from LSU, but the Tiger fans are maniacs. I have never experienced the hazing that we experienced on our walk to the stadium. Wow--they have no regard or respect for ladies!!

The walk to the stadium was quickly forgotten when we then had to walk up the ENTIRE stadium to our seats (even more hazing!). I can now say that Scott and I have lucked into seats on the TOP row of TWO stadiums in the SEC. I think we might start a new tradition.



From the top of Death Valley, we cheered as loudly as we could in hopes that the Rebels would know were were there--and because of the GREAT game, our cheering was quite fun! I was so happy for the Ole Miss team because they have truly had a great season, and it was fitting to wrap it up with a big win at LSU! Hotty Toddy! Ole Miss 31- LSU 13
Saturday night we treated ourselves to a very nice dinner at Mr. B's and a quick walk down Bourbon Street. No Ole Miss fans were out, and we were no where near intoxicated enough to enter any of the bars so we didn't stay long.


Sunday, Scott and I went downtown to Cafe Du Monde and had some yummy beignets, followed by a nice walk around Jackson Square. It was then time to head back to Oxford....after a fantastic weekend getaway.




Thank you to our wonderful host, John!!