notable moments

            (of the fall...)

 This fall has been busy, busy, busy, so here's a scrollable scrapbook of all the little notable moments...

The year was preceded by my first Alpha Gam rush. Which was
an interesting experience. 

I took this quick screenshot laughter while
skyping with my best in NYC 

We went to Psychedelic and wore incredibly
high-waisted pants and laid in the grass (but didn't
smoke it).

I spent some time with such an enduring friend...
drinking tea, eating scones, and swooning
over Matthew Crawley 

Hank met our favorite Emily ever. Like, ever. 

I got a little, whom I adore.

Gracie was on her senior homecoming court. 

Buddy put on my sweatshirt, which apparently "fits"
both of us 

We watched Auburn lose. A lot. 

My biff FINALLY came to  Auburn to stay.
 Hooray, hooray, hooray! 

I met this boy and went to a lot of things with him,
including formal....

...and the park. Lots of time at the park. 

And Annabelle had her baby calf! Whose name is technically
Lolly, but I am calling her Eleanor. 

I made new dear friends who never wear their shirts

And I celebrated fall and Marmee with my family.

celebrate good times (COME ON)

Last weekend my family and I road-tripped to the lovely waters of White River, Arkansas. What could possibly inspire us to spend 8 hours on the (incredibly bumpy and horribly paved) roads, you might ask? Nothing short of three monumental birthdays that of course would result in trout fishing for days!  Father's 50th and Gran and Grandaddy's 75th brought us to the cutest little cabin in the world where we ate 4th of July cookies (it's never too late, right?), listened to bluegrass music, and lounged by the ridiculously cold river.  Fishing with my grandfather was the absolutely most wonderful thing in the world, especially since I know how much he adores it. Sometimes doing something someone loves is more fun than doing something that YOU love. 

The day started out intensely foggy,
which actually meant it was intensely
beautiful.

Drifting with Grandaddy.

My darling parents on their
26th year. 

Grandaddy in his place.

Our old man

My lovely grandparents who get better
looking every single year they
spend together

notable moments

            (of the month...)

Just a few quick snapshots to represent the most recent days of summertime!

The adorable Jonah turning hipster at an alarmingly young age

Marmee in NOLA, during a fantastic "get away from
Trussville" trip 

A freshly made banner to celebrate a sunny
 Saturday or anything else special that could
ever possibly happen

Chocolate chip cookie dough dip and my new striped straws
that I think I may love more than anything I've ever owned 

Ridiculously long lasting lip stain and a blue jean tank
that both make me feel very summery and sassy

My favorite older sister who finally came home after a month
in Honduras. If you can't tell, she actually morphed into a
Mexican.

How most of my mornings are spent

Celebrating the happy happy birthday of America with my
best, and drinking out of our striped straws because duh

a day in the rain

Coming home from college is hard, but not nearly as trying and emotionally terrible as being separated from the dear people you now share your life with.  After 35 outlandishly long days, I finally reunited with dear, dear friend who is too lovely for words. There's almost no way to describe the emotional relief that comes feeling familiar and comfortable with someone who has been so strongly missed.  We met in the middle and spent the soggy day frolicking through downtown, ruining our sandals, sneaking onto yachts, dancing across the street, holding hands, and feeling so thankful for a lasting and loving friendship.

Optimism on a rainy day is one of my favorite things.
My heart considered exploding it was full of so much joy. 

Beyond beautiful and so very dear to me

Sneaking onto beautiful boats
and pretending it's not illegal

This lady is a chronic dancer and it's like a contagious disease that has, unfortunately, spread to me. When she chooses dancing over walking, she only appears more graceful and beautiful. This is not the case when I join.  But that doesn't stop us from taking an entire minute to get from one side of the crosswalk to another.

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To say that this outing was refreshing would be a gross understatement, but there are no other words to describe the rejuvenation I now feel after filling my heart with so much sunshine.