Catch Up!

Last week was very busy and time slipped away from me.  I tried to catch up on my blogging but it never happened.

Wednesday, I came home to a very special package and I was overwhelmed with joy...

My Erin Condren Planner! I am in love and I hope it helps to keep me organized.

We normally eat at Chili's every week because they send us a coupon for a free dessert...who doesn't love a free dessert?

For fall they have a new Apple Cobbler dessert that is delicious!

Thursday, I kept little man.

It was, also, his 3 Month Birthday!!
This week I am keeping him for two days while his MiMi is in the Dominican Republic. A post of updated pictures will come later in the week.

I started not to feel very well on Thursday evening. I knew that I needed to do something to make me feel better because I had a long weekend ahead...

My pharmacist suggested I try this to help me feel better. Well, first of all, this stuff is nasty. I was gagging the entire time to get the 4 ounces down. Second, it didn't work.

This weekend is a huge weekend for my hometown. It was the 11th Annual Rhythm and Roots Reunion. Thousands of people come to our downtown to listen to the most amazing bluegrass and country bands.

I took this picture from the upstairs of our local bar, overlooking the busy street.
Details from my weekend and lots of pictures will be in tomorrow's post!

I hope you all had a great weekend and have a great week. I am battling a sinus infection and walking pneumonia from this weekend, so I will be resting most of the week.

Today is my sweet friend, Nicole's 21st Birthday! Go over to her blog and wish her a Happy Birthday!

Tasha

A list.

I am typically a list maker. I am better at accomplishing my to do's when I see them written out on a list that I can check off. So, today I thought I would make a little list of the many reasons why you haven't seen me around this blogging world in a week.

1. Last Saturday night, we threw a surprise birthday party for a close friend. My parent's friends recently bought a short bus (Do not ask me why because I do not know. It's just something us rednecks from Tennessee do...HA!) Anyways, we decorated the short bus with banners and balloons and  picked up my friend. He was completely surprised and grateful and it turned out to be a great evening. Oh and I made some wonderful homemade Snickers cupcakes for the event.

2. Monday, I got to keep my precious little Kingston. It was a wonderful day! I love that little man more than words can express and I loved spending my day just starring at him and catering to his every little need. I snapped some wonderful pictures of his smiling face. I hate that he is growing (only 2 months!) up but I love that he is starting to show expression and his little personality is coming out. 

(I will write a post full of pictures of our day together.)

3. Tuesday, I started school. I am so sad that the summer is OVER! I am really not excited about school this semester at all. That's really all I have to say about school!

4. Tuesday and Wednesday, I spent cleaning and organizing the house. I love to clean and organize, when I am in the mood. If I am not in the mood it is not going to happen...at all! Luckily, I have been in the mood all week. I am very proud of my work and trying my best to keep it clean. 

5. Yesterday, I woke up very early and decided to clean my car. I normally have my car detailed for $100. I had an oil change and I was going to have it detailed Monday and I decided that it was a waste of money. I could spend that money on new clothes, fun, charity or just save it. Two and a half hours later I think I have changed my mind. It was hard work but I love having a clean car. Yesterday, was one of the best days I have had in a long time. If you read my blog, you know that every Thursday night my parents and some of my friends go to karaoke at our local bar and grill. I love seeing all the amazing talent that we have in my small little town. It is race weekend in BRISTOL!! That means that 160,000 people are packed into my town. On Thursday night they close off State Street for Family Race Night. Drivers, cars and vendors line the streets for some Nascar fun. Stateline Bar and Grill, our local hangout, does an all day karaoke event. It starts at 1pm until 2am. They have an auction to raise money for a local battered women's shelter. All the tips and the cover at the door goes to the cause, too. Last year they raised $7,000 for the charity. Last night they broke the record with $10,000 for the charity. My crew and I got there at 1pm and it was crazy packed (we couldn't move). I made it to 1:30am and I was so tired I couldn't hold my eyes open. It was a great night, for a great cause and I met some great people from out of town that LOVE my town!

6. Today, I haven't moved from the couch. I am still adjusting to life without a gallbladder. Don't let anyone ever tell you that life is better without a gallbladder. If I eat something that my body doesn't like, I am sick within 10 minutes. I ate lunch yesterday and it did not agree with me so I didn't eat dinner. I have been sick all day. I am staying on the couch resting up for tonight's festivities.

7. I am very excited about a fun weekend. I have two birthday parties this weekend and I can't wait to spend time with some great friends.

Shew, that's it. Sorry it was a little longer than planned!

I hope that ya'll have a great weekend!

Tasha

My weekend in pictures...

I had a fun and short weekend. Here are a few pictures from my weekend...

Thursday night karaoke at Stateline.

(My friend Amanda just moved to Texas and she came in for a quick trip this weekend. So, we went to our local hangout downtown, Stateline Bar and Grill, every night. I normally don't go out this much, just Thursday and Friday night!)

Friday night car show downtown.

(The city shut down our "small" downtown area for this event. Including our one main street and the side streets. My Dad brought his 66' Nova and parked it in front of Stateline. I knew when my Mom and I got there that it would not be as packed as expected. Well, I was wrong! 10,000 people showed up! Even Jay Leno had two cars in the show.)

Friday night fun after the car show at Stateline.

Saturday night at the Comedy Zone.

Saturday night at Stateline.

Blue sky and big white clouds after a storm on Sunday.

Sunset on Sunday.

Oh, guess who is 2 months old today???

Kingston! I think he gets cuter everyday!

That's it folks!

Have a great week!

Tasha

A visit from Kingston (an overload of unbelievably adorable pictures)

Yesterday, Kingston came over for a visit to check on his Auntie Tasha. I am amazed everyday at how much he is growing and developing. I just want to freeze him and keep him this little for a few years.

I cannot believe that he will be two months old in 9 days. Where did the time go? 

Mommy laid him down and the floor and I just started snapping pictures of his many different faces.

 Grinning at Aunt Tasha!

Mommy and Kingston

Love that face!

A DIY project: Cute Earring Holder coming up!

Tasha

Kingston Knox!

On June 14th, I got the phone call that my best friend was going into labor. I was beyond excited, I dropped everything I was doing and rushed to the hospital. Well, we were in for a long night. I finally left the hospital at 11:30 that night after the doctor came in and informed us there would be no baby until the next morning or afternoon. I went home and tried to get a few hours of sleep. At 5:00am my phone went off..."THE BABY IS COMING!" is all I heard. I jumped up, put clothes on and I was standing in the hospital thirty minutes later. The babies heart rate was starting to drop and the doctors were getting nervous so they decided it was best for baby and mommy to preform a c-section. 

Kingston Knox 

was born on June 15th at 5:30 am. He weighed 7lbs. 6 oz. and was 19 1/2 in. long

Dark, curly hair!

 One week old!

Two weeks old!

Three weeks old today!

Can you tell I am a proud Aunt? I am so in love with this little man. He melts my heart every time I look at him. I could just sit and stare and him ALL day!

You will be seeing this little face in probably every post in the future...hope that is okay!

Tasha

Hello! Hello!

I just realized my last post was well over a month ago. A lot has happened since then...

This little cutie was born on June 15th! Everyone meet Kingston! (You are going to hear a lot about him in the future.)

I saw this pretty lady in concert with my niece in Knoxville on July 1st. (A post is coming up about this wonderful day.)

I had a wonderful July 4th with my sweet family and friends! (That is another post coming!)

I am so excited to announce that I am headed to my favorite place...The Great State of Texas...this Saturday.

My parents and I are road-tripping it from Tennessee to Texas (Lord help me!). I am usually a flyer, I like to get to my destination in the least amount of time possible. I am excited because we will be stopping in little cities along the way for me to explore. 

 I am very excited to meet this lovely lady in Memphis. Nicole has become a wonderful friend and I can't wait to meet her in person. (Sorry Nicole, I stole this picture from your blog.) 

Check back for post in the next few days! I plan on posting everyday of my trip starting on Sunday!

Have a great Wednesday!

Tasha