Weekend with the Tipton's

Josh and I had the honor of being the first people to host Hayley and Travis as husband and wife this past weekend! Travis is a big Mets fan so when he found out months ago that they were playing in ATL he ordered tickets! It's also the first time Hayley's been down since I moved into the house so that was exciting too! Thank you Mom for helping me make it look so good. Friday we took them to another one of our favorite resturants, Noche, in VA Highlands. Tapas are always a good time and SO yummy at this place. Saturday we had a brief outing at the pool then off to the game. Umm, can you all believe the weather this weekend, we couldn't have asked for anything better! Anyways, the game was interesting...Travis is an obnoxious Mets fan and Josh is an obnoxious Braves fan so you can imagine Hayley and I trying to hide under the seats the whole time. It was all in good fun and entertaining none the less. Unfortunately the Braves lost but we were happy for Travis since this was his first trip to Turner field. Afterwards we took them to one of Atlanta's famous landmarks, The Varsity, for some really greasy (said with a z) burgers and dogs. You always realize how much you miss people when they come visit in ATL as opposed to seeing them briefly back home. When they come here you get to spend some really great quality time and make some great memories! Come back soon Tipton's!

The Tipton's at Noche

Dozer got some great exercise in this weekend with Josh and Travis combined, this is him drinking water while laying down.

Travis sat this way most of the game, very intense!

Love these two!

This was actually my first time at the Varsity and I've lived here 4 years. Josh never took me because of an experience he had there before...honestly now I know why ;)

Josh trying to be creative with photography but this is Hayley's favorite buliding in ATL and the one you used to be able to see from the balcony of my 1st apt...good times!

Josh and Travis always goofing off. They have so much energy and made us laugh all weekend!

Love the hat Josh!

Some cathing up to do!

Sorry I'm a little behind on posting but things have been a little hectic lately! So to catch you up...the weekend after 4th of July my Mom came to stay with us. Josh was going home that Saturday for Chelsey's birthday so I needed someone to come keep me company :)

She got in on Thursday night and we made a casserole with some fresh veggies from her garden and grilled pork chops. Friday afternoon Mom and I spent some time in VA Highlands going to all the little shops there. It was a different trip for me because usually Mom and I are literally shopping but on this trip we were just looking :( Stupid economy! We still had a great time and I hadn't taken her to that part of town before so we just enjoyed the day together. Josh stayed in ATL Friday night and treated us to a nice dinner. We took Mom to one of our favorite resturants, TWO Urban Licks! It's so yummy, we've been several times and always love what we get. Josh left early Sat morning and Mom and I got and and "summer cleaned" the entire day! Have I ever told you how wonderful my mom is? I know most of you know that already but she worked all day helping me get my house cleaned. We had been traveling so much I sort of neglected it and it really needed it. Don't get me wrong, I helped all day too but it was much more detailed because of mom. That night we enjoyed a quick visit from Jason and Meredith, some pizza and a movie. It was an all around great weekend, fun yet productive. Thank you again Mom for all that you do!!
Josh and I at TWO

Our yummy appetizer, not sure why I took a picture of this :)

The fabulous lighting at TWO, one of my favorite parts, and the back wall opens up to the outside and overlooks the city skyline....NICE!

The famous grill/rotisserie area

Mom and I stuffed from our yummy dinner!

Sorry, I didn't take any pics of us cleaning...I know...it's a shame ;)

Happy 2nd Birthday Bella!

Sunday was Bella's 2nd Birthday! We celebrated at Bounce House and I just don't understand were kids get all of that energy. She didn't stop the whole time she was there, running from one station to the next. I also didn't realize how hard it was going to be to take pictures with a digital camera that has a long delay when taking pics. I tried thought and got a few funny ones of Josh acting like a kid again, only just to entertain Bella of course, not because he thought it was fun ;)
That's Josh and Bella coming down the slide, does't he look graceful. I think it was on this course where he accidentally punched himself in the mouth :)

That's Bella coming down the slide, she wanted to do everything "my self", good for her!

I literally had to run after her and catch her to get this pic. Look how hot and sweaty Josh is. This is after he got out of the bouncy one where the kids where pelting him with balls.

Happy Birthday Sweet Bella!

A surprise 4th of July Wedding

That's right, I attended my first surprise wedding this weekend! Josh and I got to the lake on Wednesday night and Thursday morning Erin (his older sister) told us that her and Daniel were getting married on Friday! They didn't tell anyone before hand! Erin has never wanted a big wedding, didn't want to go thru the stress of planning and all the cost that was invloved so they decided to have a very simple wedding on Daniel's parents house boat. We were planning to take the house boat anyways with all of the family and friends to go watch fireworks so they just thought this was the perfect time. Everyone was going to be there anyways, the backdrop being a beautiful sunset and fireworks to end with! This has been a long time coming, they have been together for 8 years so after everyone got past the shock of the surprise they were all so excited for them. It was very simple and so very sweet! Congrats Erin and Daniel!

Here are a few pics!

I think this is so cute!

I caught the bouquet again...actually Erin just handed it to me :)

Paula (the Brimer's best friends), my Mom and Josh's Mom