I love this place with all of my being! Oxford has been in my blood since I was VERY little and I'm so thankful to have grown up so close to this magical place.  One of my first memories of Oxford and Ole Miss was a Homecoming pep rally that my mother took my friend Ashley and I to. Now.. Ashley was a State fan so this wasn't good from the get go! I was loving the cheerleaders and the football players but I remember the Hotty Toddy cheer most of all. I couldn't BELIEVE that they were cussing over and over! My mother was having to do a lot of explaining to Ashley and I. 

When I drive into Oxford, I feel at home. I always say that my heart pitter-patters! I love shopping around the square, eating at some of the best restaurants in the state, and especially game weekends in Oxford! If you have never been, let me take you to experience it!

When I was "pinterest-ing" one day, I came across this blog and it made me want to cry. Call me crazy if you wish! This guy was a visitor in Oxford for a game day weekend and his words and pictures matched up perfectly with my thoughts and feelings towards Oxford.

I know that State fans will say the say about their school/The Junction and that is perfectly okay with me. Every fan has their opinion and I completely respect that! I just know that Oxford is somewhere that I LOVE to visit and it's a place that is magical to me. I can't wait to be there in a couple of weeks for game day, filled with all the red and blue and yelling our famous HOTTY TODDY cheer!

Let me hear it.. Are You Ready?

I could sleep for days.. Weekend Recap!

This Thanksgiving Break/Weekend has been fabulous! I seriously could sleep for days because we have spent every moment having fun and living our lives. :) I'm so thankful for a family that goes and does and likes to live life doing all sorts of things. This Thanksgiving Break was one for the books.

 Wednesday I started Thanksgiving Break with picking up a friend at the airport.// Traditional Family portrait on Thanksgiving// 2013 Egg Bowl is a bad memory in this girl's mind. I'm always a Rebel no matter what though!// RIP Alabama- That game rocked my night! It was crazy!// Sweet Haley's Engagement party// Faison made my sweet coffee happy. It's adorable!// Peter's Pottery Open House with the family! Love his art.//Now it's December and this girl is ready.

** A home Christmas Decoration tour is coming up SOON. 

I didn't post on Thanksgiving week because every minute was full but I am so thankful for all of my blessings. My family, friends, apartment, love of chicken, etc. are what makes me ME and I couldn't or wouldn't change anything if I could. God blesses me beyond and beyond what I deserve and I'm thankful each and every day. 

I'll be back soon!

the expected weekend recap.

This weekend was full of non-stop-ness. (is that a word?)

I took off  work on Friday for my 2 year heart checkup! Everything is fine, thank Goodness. The ole' heart murmur is hanging in there just fine. So, mama and I made a day of it and after my appointment, went shopping. 

I finally found a "Love God, Sweet Tea, and SEC t-shirt and I can't wait to wear it proudly!

Saturday was an early game so getting up early was a must. We went straight to the game and hung out with our Saturday crowd. I just LOVE where we sit and who we share our space with. The people around us are wonderful and are such a fun crowd to cheer with. Seriously, Ole Miss is my heaven on Earth.

Saturday night, a Boure' meal was devoured and some home time with the family was enjoyed. So thankful that I live so close to the people I love! This weekend was enjoyed so much and I can't wait to do it all again this coming week!

*Chalkboard drawing- The Lily Pad

Here's to a great week with my kinders and hoping you are enjoying yours as well!

Weekend Shenanigans-- Oxford, MS Style

Oh, how I am missed this blog. Life-- SLOW DOWN!

It's Fall y'all and I can't wait for all of these fun adventures that are coming up. So, about this weekend... Lets recap.

//Friday night in Oxford=long waits at Ajax. But.. the food was totally worth the wait. We made nice with the waitresses and "because we were nice" (their words not mine) they seated us within 30 minutes.// Pottery shopping for Christmas.//LSU fan with his corndog in the Grove.. Typical.// Caitlyn and I cheering on our Rebs.//Love my co-workers and their talent.// Dr. Leslie, You is cute!//Brother and I "FINALLY" got to game it up together.// Bre Anna.. Sorry I almost yanked your hand off during our crazy game.//Harper is getting ready for Fall!

If you are an Ole Miss fan or just keep up with SEC football in general, our REBS won in the last .03 seconds of the game with a field goal. I don't know that I've ever screamed so much in my life. By the way, follow me on instagram (button on the side) and I documented lots from last night's game!

This week, I've got lots of to-do plans and hopefully they will get done so blogging can be a part of my life again! Check back, SOON! 

Whose State is it?

It's the Beginning of Christmas Season.

Egg Bowl time! My favorite. 

I seriously woke up Saturday morning all smiles because I just love this game!

Caitlyn, Landon and I at the Grove! Such a beautiful place with all the red and blue. :)

Saw our main man, Bo Wallace. I seriously love this guy. Yes, he makes his mistakes but who doesn't. I just think he's got his head on straight and is only going to get better!

and just in case you haven't heard? 

we. beat. state.

The egg is where it belongs. 

Now for all my state friends... I sat right in the middle of all the maroon and white and I must say, I made some new friends and actually enjoyed my time with them. But, I have to be loyal to my Rebs and say that I KNOW Ole Miss is who I will always yell for. 

We are both going bowling this year! :)

Hotty Toddy! 

*** what made your weekend one to remember? I would love to know! 

The Good. The Bad. No Ugly.

Hello my friends! Hope you had a wonderful, exciting weekend! I sure didn't have my busiest weekend but it was just as nice. So, let's get started, shall we?

First: Friday night, the best and I met in Oxford and hung out on the square watching the crazies, and soaking up every bit of fun that we could. I'm pretty sure I've helped make her into a huge "Oxford" admirer. I'm pretty dang proud...

Second:  My Rebels pulled an SEC win Saturday and I could have maybe did cry a little! It was a wonderful victory and I enjoyed sitting on my couch watching the game in my pjs. BUT... What I would have given to be in my Red dress, waving my pom-pom and yelling Hotty Toddy over and over and over again. But, these were our good/awesome/bad scenes from the game. Whoever put this together, you did good my friend. These plays were awesome! I can't tell you how proud I am of our team stepping up and playing like us LOYAL fans have been waiting to see!

Third: Mama and I went shopping after the game Saturday and I bought some wonderful fall candles at Bath and Body Works. Go check them out, seriously. I might have been in there 30 minutes because I can't make decisions. :) I.love.fall.time.

Fourth: It's Monday. 8:00 at Horn Lake Elementary, one of my babies vomited on the carpet and guess who had to call the janitor because she couldn't handle it? ME! It was awful and I felt so sorry for him. Does it make me a sweeter teacher that I half held him/walked him to the bathroom to clean up!? Poor, poor baby.

and Fifth: I'm going this weekend on a girls outing to meet a jewelry designer. Want to take a guess who it is? I'll be posting about this, I am sure! So excited. Is it Friday yet? I am not going to be a negative nanny and wish this week away. I can do this! 

Happy Monday! We've got 4 days to make a difference in someone's life. Let's do this!

Some pictures that I think you should see.

      

After my night walk. I'm relaxing now! Isn't life grand?

i told my daddy I found my Christmas present. 

He was excited.

Mama and I visited St. Peter's and had too much fun! 

Love this place!

and the results. Love it!

Football season is upon us...

Source: olemiss.edu via Brenda on Pinterest

It's almost that time. Saturdays in Oxford! The Grove, tailgating, pretty dresses, cute kiddos in their football jerseys and their smocked dresses. Oh, my heart can't stand it! I'm so excited for it to be Football Season again! :)

Yes, he is!

Source: pin4fun8800.blogspot.com via Taylor on Pinterest

Stole this from Sarah's Blog. It's too good not to share!
The 10 Commandments of College Football

1. Thou shalt wear team colors. But think twice before adorning yourself with body paint—you don’t want to be the Internet photo that goes viral.

2. Thou shalt know—and sing—your team’s fight song from beginning to end. Sure, you can “watermelon watermelon” your way through the alma mater, but not memorizing the fight song is a fan failure.

3. Thou shalt keep your language clean (unless, of course, the quarterback fumbles on fourth and goal).

4. Thou shalt support the coach. Even when his calls are questionable.

5. Thou shalt be respectful to visiting teams. Remember: Southern ladies and gentlemen never boo.
(not sure I agree with this one. For those of you that know me.....)

6. Thou shalt set up a tailgate no fewer than three hours before kickoff (six if it’s a night game). Table linens and matching huggers encouraged, but not required.

7. Thou shalt theme your tailgate food around the visiting rival. Gator bites, anyone?

8. Thou shalt stay through the fourth quarter—rain or shine. That’s what ponchos are for, y’all.

9. Thou shalt respect the solemnity of Game Day by planning weddings, births, and other life events around the football schedule.

10. Thou shalt not covet other teams’ bowl games, national championships, or Heisman Trophy wins. There’s always next year.

Isn't this awesome! Share with me your favorite game day traditions?

Hotty Toddy y'all!