Mykonos, Santorini, and Athens

A picture speaks a thousand words... so I'll let them do the talking. Enjoy!

MYKONOS

SANTORINI

ATHENS

Celebrity Sightings and Other Happenings

We've been busy since wedding season has ended...

I have been dying for a china cabinet and Keith has been faithfully scouring craigslist. Finally we found some realistic options. We emailed one listing in Franklin and one in Bellevue. The people in Franklin responded to our inquiry fastest so we went to check it out. Not only did we love it, but it's famous! The previous owners were Tim and Mary Jane Rushlow. Tim was the lead singer of the band Little Texas (of What Might Have Been fame). Of course, I didn't know that when we were at their house or I would have gotten him to sign the cabinet when he mentioned that he used it to store awards. On the same note, Keith and I spotted Scott Hamilton at church on Sunday. Memi and I used to watch figure skating all the time and Scott Hamilton was my favorite. I did some googling and found out that he just wrote a book. I'm adding it to my "to read" list.

My 26th birthday was last Monday. On Sunday Keith's family came over with cake and gifts. Keith surprised me and didn't book his travel for the week until Tuesday, so on my actual birthday we went to dinner at Red Pony. Delicious! Last weekend was full of a lot of manual labor. I have 3 blisters on my right hand to prove it, and Keith has a ruined tshirt. We spent Saturday and Sunday doing yard work. Our flower beds had not been weeded since we bought the house last summer. They were jungle-like! After pulling weeds, putting down fabric, and spreading mulch they are finally presentable. In addition to the work at our house we went down the street and helped Keith's parents with their move.

We took the night off Saturday and went to the Schermerhorn Symphony Center to see Brahms' Second. I felt so grown up and intellectual, and it was fun to be on a date! Birmingham friends are coming in town this weekend and we're planning to have a small cookout... we just need to get through the work week.

Mr. and Mrs. Billips

After 18 months of planning and parties... they're married! The weekend started with (desperately needed) manis and pedis Friday morning. That afternoon Becky arrived in Nashville to a not so friendly welcome from Darcy. Darcy warmed up to her quickly though and misses Becky now that she's gone.

Friday night was the rehearsal at Calvary (which has the longest aisle in Middle TN) and dinner at Richland Country Club.

Saturday everyone was up early for hair and makeup appointments. Ann Claire kept her dress a secret until her wedding day, so all 11 bridesmaids were at the church around 2:00 for the big reveal.

She was stunning!

Pre-ceremony hamburger :)

After the sweet ceremony the wedding party hopped on a trolley and headed for the reception at the University Club. Everything was beautiful, but the highlight was Will's cake.

AC and meFirst dance
Bouquet toss
Garter toss
They're off to St. Lucia for a week!
Ann Claire was one of the most beautiful brides I've ever seen, and Will was such a sweet groom. We're so happy for them and wish them the best in their marriage!

Photo Friday

Ann Claire is getting married tomorrow! Keith went to high school with Ann Claire, and she is one of my very first friends at Samford. Keith and I are so happy for Will and Ann Claire! This weekend is going to be so fun, special, and perfect! This Photo Friday is their engagement journey...

Ann Claire and Will are engaged!

They had a wonderful engagment party in February 08...

a fun Christmas themed shower in November 08...

and a shower with most of the bridesmaids present in February 09...

Today the wedding festivities begin! More pictures to come...