Things I've Made

Here are a few pictures of the christmas garland Courtney and I made for my mom's mantle. The beaded ornaments are some my grandmother, Abbey, made for each of us. We love it!!

Not so Hot Child in the City

Here are a few pictures from my recent visit to Minneapolis and St. Francis, Minnesota. In case you were wondering, it was FREAKING FREEZING while I was there.

I spent my first day touring Minneapolis while waiting for a friend to get off work. I spent 4 hours on Thursday walking around a 2 block area and had an absolute blast! On Friday, we headed up to St. Francis to hang out and be with my friend before his big day. I happened to be the only southerner in the bunch, which had almost everyone asking "So, what do you think about the weather here?". My answer every time...."It's Freaking Freezing!" (One night it was ONE degree. That's right I said ONE degree!)

The wedding was beautiful and everyone was sooo nice. Actually they were "Minnesota Nice" (they have a phrase to explain just how "nice" they are).

Sky Line leaving the city

Downtown


Beautiful Church (not where the wedding was)

Mary Tyler Moore
(This is the place she stood to throw her hat at the beginning of the show)

Mr. and Mrs. Brent Hedberg

Rose, Brent and Rick at the reception (Brent's parents)

Calvin, Rose, Troy and Rick

Troy's toast to Brent on his last night being a bachelor.

Open House @ The Skin District

Here are some pictures of the spa where I work and our ribbon cutting/open house last night.

I made the small fruit tree!!

Everyone! What a great group!

Massage Room

Chairs in the entrance. I LOVE this part of the lobby!!

The Main Waiting Area

Something is coming, i promise.

I have given myself most boring blog of the year award! As soon as I get the nasty virus off of my computer, and can stop blogging at work, I will be better!!

Thanks, Melissa for tagging me. Here I go:

5 things I was doing 10 years ago

1. Ending my first semester of college.
2. Carrying around a "Zach Morris" cell phone.
3. Hanging out with all my "yazoo" friends
4. Watching a good football team!
5. Riding around in Melissa's "party wagon"

5 Things on my to-do list

1. Study for my test tomorrow
2. Buy a plane ticket to MN
3. Get ready for open house Thursday night
4. Christmas Shopping
5. Meet Mr. Right

5 Things I would do if I were a millionaire

1. Buy a new car!
2. Build my dad a cabin at "The Land"
3. Get some awesome basketball tickets at the Hump
4. Buy a house
5. TRAVEL!!

5 Places I have lived

1. Madison, MS (until 6th grade)
2. Ridgeland, MS (just down the road, but differnt city)
3 & 4. Starkville, MS (pick an apartment complex, i've lived there)
5. Memphis, TN (didn't last long there. one life change a year was not good enough for me)

5 jobs I have had

1. Daycare teacher at First Baptist Ridgeland
2. Mississippi State Bookstore. (I worked in the supplies/apparel dept)
3. Student worker in the Stat Football Office (most awesome job ever!!)
4. Orthodontic Assistant
5. Front Desk at The Skin District

I tag Brenner and Stacy B.

I have a good feeling!!

So. I feel like we might actually pull off an upset tomorrow!! I don't know if this is just wishful thinking or based on some article from Kyle Veazey, but I think we can do it! Actually, I KNOW we can if we just freaking play well.

GOOD LUCK BULLDOGS!! I am still in your corner.

Introducing....Mr. and Mrs. Todd Busby!!!!

Well, it's finally come and gone. Court and Todd's wedding was a smashing success!! They are hitched and off to Maui (as Katie says, "They are Maui-ed in Maui!"). The weekend was wonderful. It was great to see old friend and meet new ones. I have to say, I DID NOT CRY--during the ceremony. I waited until after in the foyer of the church to let the tears go.

Thanks to Stacy for sending these pics so I can share with you!!

And so it begins....

This weekend kicks off the week of busyness before a wedding. My sister, Courtney (aka Coco) is getting married next Saturday. We are going to Senatobia, MS for a shower tomorrow morning and then up to Memphis for a lingerie/bachelorette party tomorrow night. Whew! I know that doesn't sound like alot, but believe you me, it is going to be busy!! I will post some pics of the awesomely cute cake i got from Dream Cakes in Flowood!!

Have a good weekend. I know I will!!!

Come FlyWith Me.....

I know, I know, it has been a while since I last posted. I could post to tell you I was 15 before I SWALLOWED a pill whole (medicinally of course). I could tell you I was A member of the flag corp in junior high band (sadly, this is true). I could also tell you that I love to FLY and want to take lessons one day. However, these are not my reasons for posting today.

Is this not gross enough for you?? It gets worse.....about 20 minutes later, I coughed the sucker up!!

BB 10!!

I have to start this off by mentioning how very excited I am that Big Brother has FINALLY started!! I LOVE this show. This season so far has started off with a bang. As a long time follower of the show, I have begun to realize characteristics that make a good player. There is a woman on the show this season who would say things about 5 seconds after I made the same comment to my friend. After this first week, Libra and Memphs are my favs.

I would also like to note that I am so happy with the first eviction!! I was very glad to see that Brian did not have all the houseguests fooled (he would have been the next Dr. Will).

So, so sweet!!

There is nothing more precious to me than Mason and Abbey (my nephew and niece). Today my sister called to ask if we could move their family birthday party next Sunday from my mom's house to their house. This was a strange request as we ALWAYS have family birthdays at my mom's house. Amy followed this request by saying Mason is getting BAPTIZED next Sunday!!! Joy overflowed in my heart through the tears I could not stop!! I love Mason so much and am sooo very excited to know he has come to know Jesus Christ!!

What a great day!!!

Celebrations!!

Today is my good friend Melissa's birthday. I can not be with her on the sunny beaches of Florida to celebrate, so I am celebrating through this blog!!!

Melissa, you are a dear friend and I hope you get everything you wish for and more.

DO IT!!

Beach Bound!!

I am sooo very excited to say that I am leaving for Destin, FL this Friday!! I can't wait. I'm so excited to have a short week this week and then be off next week. I could be going to Canton for the week and would be thrilled just to be off work!!! There have been many changes at my work lately and I am hoping things will be more settled by the time I get back. (I think this is just a dream!!)

If anyone has a suggestion of a great place to go while in Destin, I'm open to suggestions. Please just comment.

It's been a while.....

Lately, all I have been doing is working and studying. In the past 2 weeks I have worked about 9000 hours and on top of that I get to go to class. It's been VERY exciting.......




I have mentioned before, I love the show Rob and Big. This week I decided to treat myself to a happy for all the hours I have been working and studying. My treat---the complete first and second seasons of Rob and Big. This was a good and bad idea at the same time. It encouraged me to get my studying done early so I could watch the show, but I stayed up much later than normal just to get some good laughs in!!!

Tiny Pants

I HATE tiny pants. What is the point?? They are unattractive and unflattering unless you are kate moss like or wearing stiletto heels.

For those of you who don't know, this is my name for the tight pants that seem to be so in-style lately. In truth, my biggest issue with tiny pants is when guys wear them. It seems to me that guys are already "adjusting" themselves in any other loose pants. With this being the case, why would you choose to wear pants that barely fit and will obviously make you more uncomfortable "down there".

A Few Things About Me

1. I have the greatest nephew and niece ever!!!
2. I could become absolutely obsessed with Mississippi State sports if I let myself.
3. I love to watch MTV reality shows (I would LOVE to be friends with Rob and Big)
4. I have watched every season of Big Brother.
5. I love that I am a lefty.
6. I truly enjoy reading. I will read any book suggested.
7. I love to travel, just don't do it enough.
8. I believe that friends are a second family and each new friend is meant to teach me something.

Yay!! I'm now a blogger too!

Hello Everyone!! My name is Alyson (Aly or Al to those who know me well). I am a 28 year old living at my parents and going back to school!! It is all very strange and fun at the same time. Sometimes being back in my parents house makes me feel like a 17 year old again. Not exactly how I want to be feeling these days!!

I decided to join the world of blogging just last night during a phone conversation with a friend. She was making fun of this guy she had been seeing and mentioned that she couldn't stand how he would keep throwing "yackity smackty" into the conversation. As soon as she said it, i knew i had the name of my blog.....