6-0 Baby!!!!

Nothing is better than beating bama!!! And to beat them 6 in a row - something no other Auburn team has done - is just AUsome!! Although the weather was a little chilly & gray, we had a fabulous day of chili-eatin', game watching & tailgating!! I love my Auburn Tigers and can't wait to cheer for them in the bowl game!! WAR EAGLE Auburn Fans!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Things...

Now, I don't regulary watch Oprah, but I always love her "Favorite Things" show! To see the audience get so excited is such a blast & totally makes my day! It's always great to take away a few gift ideas as well! So, she has inspired me to post a few of my favorite things...and maybe this will inspire some gift ideas for someone else!

For our anniversary this year, my wonderful husband allowed me a sort of "mommy makeover." Hudson was 4 months old & I had just decided to be a stay-at-home mommy, so it was one of the best gifts ever!! First, I went to Intimacy at Phipps Plaza and got all new bras!! I was so skeptical, but no lie - there was a complete difference - especially after breastfeeding! I think for any girl, this store is definitely worth the trip!

I also went to Bare Escentuals boutique...they make Bare Minerals makeup...you know, the one on the late night info-mercials! I always wanted to try it, but again was skeptical...well, I've been using it since April and will never go back to any other makeup! My skin feels so much better and it's actually a little cheaper than my old favorite, Clinique!

Along with a little girly stuff, I was on the hunt for a "feel good" pair of jeans. I wanted ones that I could crawl around in with Hudson, but still looked good in when Kevin got home! After eagerly trying on dozens to no avail, I wandered into American Eagle. Yes, I know I'm not 15, but I had to try something. What do you know? Those jeans fit like a glove...and were a steal at $40!!! I even went back & bought another pair when I dropped all my baby weight!

NILLA WAFERS MINIS...Silly, I know...but I love that Hudson eats "normal" food now! It's fun to snag a bite of his snacks!

And, so I'm not constantly eating Hudson's snacks all day long, I've finally realized the importance of breakfast. Since Hudson eats ASAP when we get downstairs, there is not much time to cook breakfast, so I have an Ensure most mornings! While I know I'm not 15...I also know I'm not 55, but these things are great! They really fill you up...my favorite is Chocolate of course!

So this isn't too long, I will include just one more...Old Navy Cashmere Sweaters! I saw these fantastic sweaters just the other day. I must confess...I don't actually own one of these...it's more of a "I hope someone who has me on their gift list will get me one" favorite! It makes me want to spend a cold night out on the town having margaritas & champagne (paired of course with my fabulous AE Jeans)!


I hope everyone has a list of their very own (and maybe will post them so I can get peak)! I also wish everyone a wonderful Turkey Day - watching parades & football and stuffing themselves silly! I'm so thankful for all of my family and friends!! I can't wait to enjoy my time with all of them and the wonderful food all weekend long! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Sweet Caroline is 1!

Hudson's friend, Caroline, is turning ONE today! I can't beleive it! He loves having playdates with Caroline & they are so cute together! I just can't wait to see how they grow and learn over the next year! Time flies!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAROLINE!

Who Does Hudson Really Look Like?

So, I saw this on a friend's blog and just couldn't resist! Now, I always thought our little man looked just like his daddy...but apparently he resembles me more by 4%!! This lovely page also says I look like Courteney Cox - and I'm hoping on these girls better days: Paris Hilton & Tara Reid! The best was Kevin - his included Fred Durst, Richie Sambora AND his #1 Look Alike: MOTHER TERESA!!!!! Enough said!

Are You Ready for Some Football?

Hudson and Beasley sure are ready for the Oldest Rivalry in the South! Now certainly, the bama game is by far - The Game of the Season - but for those of us who live in the Peach State, the Georgia game is a very close second. Growing up an Auburn fan, I didn't think any game mattered but the last regular season game. But as I've grown up and moved here, the Georgia game can be pretty important. It's always a great game to watch - even if you're not for one side or the other. And I must say, I've had a chance to work with some pretty awesome Georgia fans. Nevertheless - I WANT AUBURN TO WIN!!!!! So - to all the die hard Auburn Fans - WWAAARRRR EAGLE!

Busy...Busy

I always tell people I have no clue what I did before Hudson arrived & I would have absolutely no clue what I'd do if I had a "normal" job! To all mommies working "outside" the home - Here's To You!!! I stay busy...at what...sometimes I don't know! But for the last couple of days...I can at least point to a few highlights! It's a little long - but stay with me!

Most Exciting...I finally got my hair cut! I am the absolute worst about making hair appointments - I always wait until the last minute & there are never any convenient times. Well, a couple of months ago, I decided that Hair Cuttery couldn't screw my hair up that bad - I mean, it's pretty much one length & I just needed a trim. BOY, was I wrong. The girl wacked my almost-grown-out layers off to my ears & I was so embarrassed that I refused to go into Van Michael salon looking like I did! On Thursday, I told my sweet girl the story & she said not to feel bad, this was the 2nd hair-fix from Hair Cuttery in 2 days! She pretty much had to chop off all of my hair, but once the shock wore off - it looks tremendously better! (See Auburn pic below for semi-look at my new hair!)

Kevin and I also got to go on a DATE! Since Ariccia (at the AU Hotel) had lost his company's reservation during recruiting, they offered us a FREE meal! Date - alone with your husband - and FREE meal - it can't get much better! We arrived - table waiting - and were greeted by the manager with his apologies! However, he informed us alcohol wasn't included. What the heck though...I wasn't paying for my filet mignon! We took bets on drink costs - we both bet down since it was Auburn - not Atlanta! Well, we sure were shocked - a Vodka Tonic & Margarita - $18.00. Our free meal ended up being $40 when we added tip! Oh, well - it was still a deal! And Thanks Mimi & Pop for watching Hudson!

Friday, we ventured down to Lake Martin - why you ask - to ski of course! No, really - we went to winterize the boat. We took some pics & they sure are depressing! Hudson had fun playing peek-a-boo and watching Daddy in the boat. Hopefully, the water will come back up enough so we can use the boat next summer!

Our adopted in-law's dock - water usually goes up to the grass! I told you it was depressing!

Hudson had fun dancing with the back seat folded down!

Hudson went to his 3rd Auburn game of the year. I didn't think he'd make it to even one, but he sure has been a champ. It's so nice to hear from those who sit around you that you have such a wonderful baby! He's even adhered to Daddy's "can't leave before 0:00 in the 4th" rule!

Family Photo in front of the Auburn sign - you can sort of see the hair!

Monday, Hudson and I enjoyed a late afternoon walk. I figured we should go now since the "artic air" was moving in Tuesday night! It was so awesome to finally enjoy Fall! He's big on sharing now - he loves to share his snacks with me - which has to be one of the sweetest things ever! He also has a new laugh - the only way to really explain it is a "breathy Woody Woodpecker!" Hopefully he'll keep doing it so people can hear it - because it is precious!

Doing his "breathy" impression of Woody Woodpecker!