All for POTTERY people! McCarty Pottery.. My favorite!

My mama, Mrs. Leslie and I drove down on Saturday around lunch to set up camp and sit for a good 24+ hours so that we could buy Mississippi Mud AKA Pottery... Yes, we are crazy and I don't need you telling me that.

We sat in our chairs, shopping downtown, ate a good supper and used a "real" bathroom, not a porta potty for the last time! It was glorious! You realize what you take for granted on this weekend, for sure! HA! We always meet so many new people and you see lots of old friends as well. :)

This was our group right before going in! Don't we look horrible?! We were burning up that morning and right before we went in, it turned freezing cold and started raining. HORRIBLE! 

We didn't let that get us down and we were ready to RUMBLE.

This is the inside of what we are crazy people for EVERY year! I love that I caught Bre holding up pottery to see if I want it. Y'all, it is mass confusion in this place and I love that when you get here you are so excited that your tiredness goes out the window.

We made it home with all of these beauties and called it a success for another year!

Come with next year?

A Day at McCarty.

I'm baccccckkk! I've got to quit taking these breaks for so long! Life just doesn't slow down and while that's a wonderful thing, it's also a pain in the neck. I couldn't wait to tell you about my weekend trip (on a Tuesday) because it was so fun and a memory I won't forget anytime soon! My mama turned 58 this weekend and she planned a fun day at  McCarty Pottery in Merigold, Mississippi.

We got up early on Saturday morning and drove down in time for dinner at The Gallery. I had the yummy Chicken Crepes with Merigold Tomatoes and Sunflower Spinach. Mama had Chicken Salad, Merigold Tomatoes and Green Beans. It was definitely food that I wouldn't eat on a daily basis but I enjoyed it nonetheless. It was so fun to eat on the pottery that we collect and to just enjoy each others company.

Oh, I almost forgot.. before our meal we ran by the studio where they sell their pottery out of and met Mr. McCarty himself. There has never been a cuter man (he reminded me a lot of my grandaddy Howard!) He was adorable in his Cole Haan's and his Ole Miss cap! He took pictures with us and laughed about all the jewelry we had on and I can by far say that I have a new friend!

If you ever have the chance to go visit in Merigold, please do! We had the best time eating lunch and just visiting the place where our favorite pottery comes from. Mama got a beautiful new piece for her birthday that she is getting made into a lamp for our house! I picked out my Christmas piece and I can't wait for it to be at my house! :)

If you need a tour guide because you might get lost on the way down there, hit me up! :)

Happy Birthday, Mama!

Dear Mama,

     You know I'm not a card person so I thought a blog post would be a better gift. You have no idea how much you mean to not only our entire family but especially to ME. You are my best friend and the person that I have to talk to every day. I know that I wouldn't be the person that I am today if it wasn't for the love and care that you and Daddy have given me! 

Happy 58th birthday, lady!

McCarty Sale-Band trips-roast on Sunday afternoons- You being with me when I gave my heart to Christ- New York trips- Mi Pueblo dates-going to eat every Monday when I was at Ole Miss-piano lessons- Senior Night @ North Pontotoc- Little Africa- Southaven Weekends with Linda- Disney World- Being the best Nonna to Harper- yelling at me for my driving habits- Ladies' Luncheon at church- all of my friend's weddings- getting lost in the ghetto/always- decorating for Christmas-The Red Door (Saturdays)- Gulf Shores- Goodwill- Double Decker- My love for Ole Miss- That spanking that you tricked me in to- Grey's Anatomy- Diet Coke-Visiting bathrooms- The Amish- nail polish-wrecks in your new car- When you got Facebook- Fireworks at Christmas (Mom's)- Rolling Yards- Church Every Sunday- Praying me through Montana- retirement celebration at University Club.-BUNCO- Family Reunions- Cousin Christmas Lunch-Sandi Patty Concert- Graduation Day from OLE MISS- telling me to take life day by day-You always remember birthdays and to send cards-Our love for babies- fall festivals- shopping EVERY weekend- Ronaldo bracelets- First Baptist Days- McCalisters-Those crazy people who ate eggs on the airplane-my sick days when I was born-Visiting Adam at the fire department-Mrs. Sandy (hair days)-Hobby Lobby- Laughing till it hurts- Fire Department suppers- your positive outlook- Days celebrating YOU!

These 58 memories/reasons why you are so special were easy to come up with. I love that you love your Lord, your family and most of all you love life! You've taught me for 24 years to take life by the horns and to live every minute completely. I love your attitude and your genuine care for other people!

Hope your birthday has been wonderful! 

LOVE YOU LONG TIME,