Celine Dion Concert

If you don't already know, Celine Dion has been my favorite singer since I was a little girl. So when I found out she was coming to Atlanta, Mom and I got tickets right away (last Jan). She is so fun to see in concert, in high school Mom took me to Nashville to see her and then we saw her in Vegas also. I think she is just beautiful and has the sweetest personality. Well of course don't forget the most amazing voice. This is mom and I right before we left. Josh was sweet enough to take us even though he wasn't feeling well.

I loved all of her different outfits and shoes!



Thanks for going to the concert with me Mom, I know you love her just as much as I do so I know if wasn't a burden for you but thank you for making the drive and going, it was so much fun!

9 Years

Update: We didn't end up going to dinner this weekend, poor Josh has been real sick all weekend and we didn't want to go to a fancy dinner and him not be able to enjoy it. We still had a great time, Mom made Josh some potato soup for dinner and we had a whole foods meal, so good! We laid around on the couch with Josh and watched a movie and some home videos. Didn't get many pics since we were just bumming around but I'll make a good picture when we finally go to dinner.


These are the beautiful flowers and vase/pitcher that were waiting for me when I got home from work on Friday. The previous weekend we had gone to a restaurant where they had these massive pitchers, they were beautiful and hand-made. I made quite a big deal out of them and I guess Josh was listening because he went and bought me one! I got him some New Balances but didn't take pictures.
This is poor Josh with my mom's headband on to relieve sinus pressure, his Zicam nasal swabs and tissue with Vic's. Bless his heart!


Today marks 9 years that Josh and I have been loving each other. It's hard to think back 9 years ago and picture what we were like then, we have changed so much! I am so thankful for Josh and the relationship we have. He makes me happy everyday and I truely believe him when he tells me that is his #1 goal. He is my best friend, my listener, my uplifter, my trip companion, my dogs daddy, and so much more, he is my favorite! I'm really looking forward to the many years ahead and more wonderful memories. Thank you for loving me Josh and allowing me to love you!

I'll update later with some pictures. Randomly last week my boss gave me a $100 gift certificate to a really nice resturant here in Atlanta. What perfect timing! Josh is unfortunatly sick though so we may post-pone our dinner so that he can enjoy it more. Regardless we will celebrate 9 years! Mom is also in town and we are going to Celine Dion tomorrow night and I am SO excited. Should be a wonderful weekend!

Starting a New Year

Well we've been staying somewhat busy since the New Years. Work is thankfully busy for the 3 of us. We've been watching lots of football, I've gone to dinner with 2 girlfriends I didn't get to see over Christmas, we've gotten all of the decorations down, gifts put away, laundry caught up and just getting ready for what seems like another busy year! I'm all caught up now so should be blogging a little more regularly! Happy New Year everyone!

Shout out to Bev, 1 because her birthday was January 7th and 2 because she got me a "grabby" for Christmas. Here I am using it and it works really well. I was very excited, and so was Dozer because there was food in those bags!

Josh and I out with our friend Morgan. We don't get to see her that often as she lives in Savannah now but she was in Atlanta interviewing so hopefully she will be making the move to Atlanta soon, I would love that!!!

New Years Eve

This New Years Eve we decided to do it a little different. Josh and I usually travel with friends but we've had such a busy year we just wanted to relax. We rented a small cozy cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the best part was that my Mom and brother got to come. Because we travel I never get to spend my Mom's birthday with her (Jan1) so it was special for all of us to be able to celebrate New Years and her birthday. Josh made dinner for us, he made baked potatoes, brocolli casserole and marinated the steaks, Jason cooked them. Mom and I just got to sit around and relax. We played a little guitar hero, watched the ball drop, sat by the fire and made dough boys, and had a wonderful time.
The cabin A-Frame of Mind

The view from the back of the cabin

Master

Guest

Living room from loft

Dining from loft

Mom's smushed birthday cake

The party crew, did I mention Dozer got to come, a pet friendly cabin was our number one priority

Ball drop

Jason had a goal of not making a serious face in any of the pictures, he succeeded.

They had these really cool lanterns, we were all pretty impressed by them and they came in handy.

Making dough boys, let me explain. This is a Brimer family tradition that I've finally been introduced too (we aren't around camp fires that often). Basically you find the perfect size stick, big enough to create a hole in the middle of dough. You take bisquit dough and wrap it around the stick then use the coals, not the flame, to cook the dough. It is a slow process but very much worth it. Once the dough has risen and is good and brown you pull it off the stick then use squeeze butter and jelly to fill the hole and voila! It is a very delicious treat that everyone must try.

Mom and I staying warm by the fire

Josh was Mr. Fire in the mountains, he took it very seriously and loved every minute of it. He would hike off and look for perfect firewood and put a lot of effort into making sure we had a good fire going the whole time.

However, it was hard to keep a pile of firewood around because Dozer LOVES playing with sticks. He always has but he's not usually around this many sticks at once and he was so funny to watch. Dozer def enjoyed his time in the mountains.

playing with sticks

still playing with sticks, well this is a huge log

This pretty much sums up the weekend, relaxing and cozy! If you can't tell he's curled up in a tiny chair. We aren't sure why he jumped up here and not on the couch but he was too cute to move.

Christmas with the Crabtree's

And last but not least, we got together with my Dad's side of the family on Sunday before heading back to Atlanta. It was so great to see each of them because it had been way too long. Unfortunately we didn't get to see them last Christmas so this gathering was much needed.

Christmas with Dad and Robin

On Saturday after Christmas we had our traditional Christmas at Dad's. It was really special this year because we got to spend it with Lacy, Jeremy and Kiley too.
Kiley playing in her new swing and literally everyone standing around watching, so funny!

Josh and I

Me, Jason and Dad

Dad and Robin

All the kids, I love this picture!!

Christmas with the Barnett's

The day after Christmas we went down to Athens, TN to have Christmas with Josh's Mom's side of the family. I know it doesn't look like it in these picture but there were almost 40 people there. His cousin Shelly made a delicious dinner and we had a great time watching all of the kids open gifts. Here is Bella working on one of hers.

She got some pants and put them on her head :)

Me and Josh

Josh's sweet grandparents.

Christmas Day/Night

On Christmas Day we went to my Mom's parents. My cousin Whitney had her new born baby there, Baby Hailey, so she was obviously the hit of the party. Here I am with both of them.

My Mom and Aunt got Hailey her little bouncer seat so this is me, Jason, Whitney putting it together while Josh read instructions in Spanish.

Finished product, how many cousins does it take to put this together???

The best part, yummy food!

Baby Hailey enjoying her new seat

That night my poor brother had to drive back to Atlanta because he had to work the next day but my sweet mom went with him so he didn't have to be alone. That left me stuck at home on Christmas night by myself. What better way to cheer yourself up than have some friends over so that's what I did. Me, Chels and Lindsey at my mom's

Josh, Dr Rob and Drummer Mikey eating all of our leftovers.