Mah Kitteh

This is my cat, Spanky. He lives with my parents so I guess he's the "family" cat but I say he is mine. That's it.

Good Dog Rescue of Memphis

Ahhh crap.

Well, I love animals and I'm always reading Good Dog's tweets on Twitter. All their pups are so cute. (I should probably stop reading them because I always want to adopt one of them and I know I can't)

Over Thanksgiving break, my old friend, David, had a tragic thing happen with his dog, Timber. He got out of the yard and was hit and killed on the interstate.

This is Timber.

I only met Timber a couple of times over the past 6 years that David had him, but I was so heartbroken for my friend when I heard what happened. I didn't even know what to say. I honestly like dogs more than a lot of people I know. It's true. Dogs love you no matter what. It kills me to think of dogs suffering or dying. I know it happens and it's part of life, but it still breaks my heart.

In honor of Timber, I'm posting this little boo here.

This is Zelda.

I'm so glad she was picked up off the road and I hope someone gives her a good, safe home.

"Zelda is a five month old dachshund mix. She is very sweet and a bit timid.
Zelda was found by a Good Samaritan running along the expressway (yes, INTERSTATE, multi-lane highway!). She was, understandably frightened to death, but gratefully ran to her Angel! The Good Samaritan contacted Good Dog Rescue Director, Lisa, who gladly took in the Holiday Waif. She is shy at first when she meets someone new, but will warm up quickly.

Zelda is a young puppy who needs a family that has a flexible schedule to help her learn her house manners. She gets along well with other dogs in her foster home. She is extremely playful with other dogs and has NO shyness towards other dogs. Zelda is spayed and microchipped. Zelda is doing well with other foster dogs and she loves to snuggle. She is in good health, has had her first shots and started on all preventatives.

AN ADOPTION FEE OF $150 IS REQUIRED FOR ZELDA.

Please contact Lisa Trenthem at ltrenthem@gmail.com or 901-276-7751 if you are interested in adopting Zelda. If you are interested in adopting, have a look at our adoption application, complete it, and send to the contact person. If you are unable to adopt at this time, you may sponsor the care of this pet."

You can see all the animals the rescue has or donate money to help here- http://gooddogrescue.wordpress.com/

Thanksgiving

Okay, so my Thanksgiving was awesome as always.

Here's what happened.

First, I went over to Lar and Sharr's house. Larry is my CPA boyfriend, so please back off. He also happens to be Ashley's dad, but whatever, that's not important.

This is Sharron.

She's Larry's wife.

Obviously, we started the day with mimosa's because we were most thankful for champagne.

Below is Sharron after she got ready and had her mimosa.

Before.After.

Mimosa's make everyone and everything more awesome.

It was a really, really pretty day so we hung out outside and stuff.

Here's Mockey MikeyThis is Ashley and one of her nephews, Jackson.

Ashley and her big sister, Lawren.
Ashley Boo
Jackson swinging before lunch.

So anyway, we had fun, had some mimosa's and beers. Ate a REALLY yummy lunch.
One of Ashley's 19 year old stepcousins stole a bottle of Old Charter, got caught, had to bring it back and apolgize to all 29 people at Ashley's parents house.
It. Was. Awesome.


After we hung out there for a little while we headed to the Smith's Thanksgiving.
I already posted a lot of pictures from that house because baby Parker came by- woot!
Michael's family is from Louisiana, like me, and are also big LSU fans, like me.
This is a nice way to start their family Thanksgiving.
Ashley and I sitting on the couch, not eating, because we were too full of beer and fried turkey.
Most of the time at the Smith's we drank beer, hung out with baby Parker and talked about how Ole Miss beat LSU and how stupid Les Miles was.

Next it was time for the Shannon's annual Thanksgiving wine and Chick-fil-a night.
Here's me and a few friends with Leigh's mom, Kathy.
I mean, I really should start bringing my actual camera around. This is ridic.

So basically, at the Shannon's every year, we all get together and drink wine before we go out.
Here's Mrs. Kathy and her new husband, Lawson (who by the way slapped me on the head while we were playing Apples to Apples and I am still sore).
These are some of my best buddies.
Catie, Blair, Phifer


After we were done at Leigh's we headed to the annual party at Newby's.
Every year, all the kids in Memphis meet up at Newby's to run into all those people you don't get to see that often who are in town for the holiday.
We do the same thing on Christmas Day.
By this point, I was obviously not into taking pictures as much, but I did manage to snap one of the main bar room.
I know! It's such good quality!
No, I didn't take a photography class, this just comes naturally.
Friday night was the "Gobble Till You Wobble Party" downtown.
Rocky sent us over another deep fried turkey, we got a keg and we ate all over again.
This is Ashley BEFORE the party started.
Oh, have I mentioned Paul was in town from L.A.?
Oh. My. God. I love him.
And here is "THE" Chris Jones at about 4 am.
Yeah, it was like that.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Breakfast from Blue Plate

Health Nut Special:

Granola with Raisins

Fruit and Plain Yogurt

It's the most exciting thing that's happened today so get over it.

Silver Lining

My good friend Michael's older brother Shelton passed away in a tragic car accident earlier this year. He was way too young and left behind a wife who was expecting their first child. It's been really hard watching Michael and my best friend, Ashley (who has dated Michael for 9 years now) go through such a difficult loss.

But, "every cloud has a silver lining" or something like that, right?

Well, Shelton's baby boy came this November and I finally got to meet him this Thanksgiving with the Smiths. I don't even like kids and this is one cute baby.

It's bittersweet that Shelton will never get to meet his son and vice versa, but a part of him will always be here for his family and friends in Parker.

Sorry about the quality of the pictures, as usual, they are from my phone....

Parker with his grandfather, Rocky, and Ashley
Parker and Michael

Parker meeting his cousins for the first time

Ashley and Parker

Ashley and Parker

Parker and I

Parker and I

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. I miss my family today, but I am so thankful for my wonderful friends who have always been like a second family to me. It's nice to have a holiday that focuses on gratitude, but I hope that as each day goes by, I am more and more grateful every, single day, even when it's difficult.

Have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

You serious Clark?

It's that time of year again! One month until Christmas!

Ole Miss vs. LSU

So like I said, I went to Oxford twice in November.

The first weekend, I didn't have a dog in the fight; the second weekend I did, and let's just say, it didn't turn out quite like I hoped it would.

I feel like Les Miles' face in the picture sums up what I'd like to do in his face.

Thanks for nothing, bud.

Friday night, we got into to town and went straight to the Library trying to (unsuccessfully) beat the $20 cover. We watched the Ole Miss vs. Kansas St. basketball game and hung out as everyone got into town. Then we headed across the street to the Lyric to see Dirty Dozen Brass Band.

We tailgated in the Grove again. I was the lone LSU fan most of the day at Lee and Ferg's tent although we did have a few here and there.

Here are Courtney and Lee before the game. We had a long weekend. But yeah, this is the worst picture I could find of them.

You're welcome.

Oh, look how happy and jovial all these jerk Ole Miss fans are.

I wasn't really on top of my "camera" aka "cell phone" game this weekend. Morgan was and trust me, we had a lot of fun.

Saw some great music both nights, danced with a singing Elvis in the Grove. Met lots of fun new people.

Great weekend. Maybe I'll come back and post some of Morgan's pictures later. MAYBE.

Geaux Tigers! We'll get em next year!

Ole Miss vs. Tennessee

For some reason I spent two weekends during the month of November in Oxford, MS.

The first weekend, I went down for the Ole Miss/Tennesse game.

Guess who won?

Poor Katie. :( It was a pretty typical football weekend in Oxford.

We tailgated in the Grove, watched the game, went to the Library, walked in on Sam peeing on his living room floor...

Overall, I'd say it was a successful weekend.

Sarah and I in the Grove. She's pretty cool I guess.

This guy rocks my world.

I'm really annoying.

Taylor- one of my new favorite people. He LOVES LSU.

Page and Joseph got married...

And ruined all hopes for my future romantic life. Just kidding. (kinda)

Page and Joseph did get married though and what a fun time it was. Jorden and Robert came in town (yay) and I got to see a lot of people I don't get to see that often. The reception was downtown on Main Street and I'm not really one to toot my own horn but, toot toot, I killed it on the dancefloor. I got to meet the infamous John Wiggins and he was everything I hoped he'd be and more.

Here's a few pictures from my phone. It's an iPhone so don't worry about it, this is high quality stuff right here.

Rachel and I killing it on Main Street.

Dancefloors.

By the way, I had an incredible view during the ceremony.


I do have one regret from this night- I never found the chicken fingers at the reception.