Let's Play Catch Up!

Ok, I have been totally out of pocket for the last 3 weeks! it has been a crazy summer.... my parents had a pipe burst in their house, and have had to totally gut most of the inside. New ceilings, floors, walls knocked down, etc. This happened over the 4th of July weekend and they have been without a sink, stove, and actually had to move out while things were getting worked on. They just got cabinets this week. In the mean time, Reid was getting ready for College. We drove to Knoxville to work on his house, and dad was in an accident with a table saw. He cut 2 of his fingers pretty bad, to the point they speculated having to remove them, but LONG story short, a small miracle and an orthepaedic doctor saved them. He has been going to therapy and can nearly make a fist. It has just seemed like the longest, hardest, hottest Summer, and you can imagine our relief that it is over.
Every year I mark my summer over with the Tennessee River Run. It is the country music event that I produce in Pickwick Lake. It took place on September 15th this year (a day after Jason's birthday- I always tell him I throw a great birthday party) This year we had Charlie Daniels, Jason Michael Carroll, Darryl Worley and Trick Pony. It was a great show... and the golf, fishing, 5k, arts and crafts, auction and sponsors dinner were all bigger and better than ever. I think we had about 13,000 at the show. It was so great- BUT, I am so glad that it is over. And now, I can officially pack up Summer and head into fall. Here's an aerial shot.

Last Saturday my friend and editor of the Frankllin VIP Magazine chaired the biggest blank tie event in Williamson County. I wouldnt be there because of my Grandad's 70th birthday party, so I drove up and went to the Patron's party. This whole event is straight out of a movie. Huge tents, ball gowns, amazing food- just over the top. The patons party is a little more casual cocktail, but it was still grandiose.

Friday night Jason, Reid and I headed down to Starkville because my brother Dan is in a band named Jamie Davis and Soul Gravy..(I think you can myspace them) and they were invited to play Bulldog Bash. SO, Reid was coming in for Grandad's birthday and we piled up in the car and left. Ok, first of all.... I felt ANCIENT to see these college students running around. Seriously... maybe the first time I have been like, whoa- I am totally removed from this life. The Bulldog Bash wasnt around when we were there was it? Anyhoo, Dan's band played tons of fun songs, they were incredible, and the crowd was speculated at 17,000 plus 2 out of college married old people named Jason and Courtney Goolsby.


Then we headed to Ripley for my grandad's birthday. IT was so fun! We suprised him with several of his friends coming, a huge cookout, saxaphone player, and a little mini concert from the family. So fun- we had a great time.


Now we are excited about fall!!!

Thank you Lord for the Rain.

This picture is taken of the magnolia tree in our front yard... this is the first rain we've gotten all summer and we were so excited. (See post below to read about my excitement and need for raingear.)
Jason and I enjoyed two rainy nights at home over the weekend... we watched State win! Anyway, we were just thankful for the rain that I grabbed my camera to get a good picture!

Calling all resourceul shoppers.

I usually don't have to ask for shopping help, unless it is for someone to stop me... but I feel like I have hit a fashion wall with this one. I am looking for a rain coat. (I know you are thinking... there is a drought in Tennessee and you are looking for a raincoat?) And believe me, I could have cried when it rained for the first time since May 31st on Wednesday. And since Wednesday, it really hasnt stopped. Sooooo... I am calling on all of you shoppers to help me out.
I had to shoot a cocktail party for work the other day, and I had on a halter and black pants... and carried in my nothface! How collegiate is that? I could have carried an umbrella, but I had all of my camera gear with me.
It's time. Time for a grown up raincoat- who know's, I might get crazy and get some rainboots too! Anyone have any ideas?