granddad's hat

Jackson took a trip down to see his great granddad, a few weeks ago, and he loved playing and laughing and wearing his granddad's favorite hat! We love you, Pop! Get well soon so Jackson can come back a visit with you!

I love you, daddy!

Of course, I don't know everything because I'm still so small, But, Daddy, I've already learned that you're the best of all! Thanks for always making me laugh and for letting me get into all the things that Mommy doesn't!!! Like I said, I love my Daddy! Love Jackson!

Baby shower nightmare

Okay, something crazy happened to me yesterday. I have a friend/ex-co-worker that is having a baby in September, and I offered about 3 months ago to host her baby shower. 1. Because she is my friend, 2. Because she has only lived here a few years, and I wanted her to have a nice shower, 3. Because I LOVE hosting and having people over( I secretly want to be like Martha Stewart-for those of you who don't already know that!!!!) So, I have been asking for the guest list for three months now, because I was thinking that I would make the invitations my self. She is always putting me off, and I don't want the shower to be done @the last minute, of course. And I know that she is having another shower in her hometown so I am also having to plan around that, and I have a Coronal Polishing Course that is going to take me one whole Friday and Saturday to complete. What I am saying is time is running out and I still haven't gotten the guest list. So, yesterday she calls to tell me that she will be getting the list together for me, and she also has a friend from church that wants to help with the shower. SURPRISE, SURPRISE! But she made me so mad because she (Oh, her husband was talking in the background) said her Church friend, which I have never met, didn't really have any plans, she just wanted to have the shower @her house. And in the background I hear(yeah, she has a HUGE house!!!!). So want does she say to me, yeah, she has a huge house, I will give her your phone number, okay!!!!!!!!!! WHAT?????????? I was in shock, THE NERVE!!! What does she think my house is chopped liver???? Last time I checked I had a very nice house. I can not tell you just how mad, and offended I am. What I will be doing now is bowing out gracefully. If the girl with the "biggest house in town" wants to give the shower, here's her chance, because I am OUT!!!! I thought that when someone offers to go to all the expense and trouble to throw a shower for you, that you say "Thank You". Not, hey let's have it @the mansion because she is richer than you are. What does she think I would have given her a white trash party????? Apparently, she doesn't know me as well as I thought she did. I have co-hosted showers before, and I enjoy working alone better. Not that I didn't have a good time, but these where my friends that I was working with, not a complete stranger. She may be a total pain, and I don't want to deal with that. So, I'm not! I hope all goes well @that shower, I will report back, if I am invited. But @this point, I don't really care if I am or not!

Jackson's 1st steps

NEWS FLASH...Jackson took his first steps this past week. I can't believe it, he is a genius! He is not even 9 months until tomorrow. I am so proud of him, and I think he gets his overachieving skills from his mommy! Jackson, keep up the good work, and maybe next week I can report that he has been the youngest kid to graduate from college. We will send out invitations to graduation! Until then!!!!!

The Grand Opening Party

I can't believe it, Brian and I had another date night. One of my best friends Dr. Jodi Rump D.D.S. has opened a solo dental practice, Main Street Dental, and this past Thursday night she had a Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Brian and I have been looking forward to this for sometime now. We are so excited that Jodi has had to opportunity to open such an outstanding office. I guess it is just very cool to see someones dreams come true. This office is absolutely gorgeous in every way! From the newest and best equipment to modern decor, when you walk in the door it is like no other dental office in the Memphis area. Well, we got all dressed up and headed downtown for the festivities. She had tables with beautiful flower arrangements out front where everyone was eating catered ice cream. Inside people were taking tours of the office, and eating food from restaurants in the downtown area like Big Foot, The Majestic, and others, the food was amazing, there was also a room full of beer or wine or anything else to drink. I saw a lot of my old friends, and patients, and people I worked with in these past six years that I have been in dentistry. We talked and laughed with everyone and our picture was taken by the publicist, with the possibility of it being in RSVP magazine (a local magazine that features cool events and the people who attended). I am very excited for Dr. Rump and her new practice, she is like a sister to me, and I want her to have all the success in the world. We had a blast @her party!!!! And if anyone wants to see her office or make an appointment, I have attached a link on my main page to her office---Dr. Jodi Rump D.D.S. check it out, it is worth your time.

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ciao bella

Ciao Bella is one of our favorite restaurants in Memphis and we have not been there since I was Pregnant. So, last night my wonderful husband planned a date night and we went to dinner and a movie with our friends Ben and Monica. This, you see was our first official date since Jackson has been born. But the cute thing was that while I was getting ready, Brian secretly called his mom and dad and asked if they would mind keeping the baby for a few hours so we could have a night alone. He also pack up the diaper bag and put the bouncy seat in the car. So as we were leaving, I saw the bouncy seat in the back, and said "are we going over to Ben and Monica's after dinner or something?" Well, I think he said "maybe", then we left and I didn't think much more about it. I was just touching up my makeup and hair and talking on the way to dinner and not really paying attention to the way we were going, which was to Germantown, not the way to the restaurant. The crazy thing is I didn't notice want was going on until we turned on to my in-laws street. I guess that shows how much I pay attention when I am not driving. So then I started to tear up, I wanted Jackson with us. But I agreed that we needed a night alone, so he stayed with his Nana and Grandpa. We had a wonderful dinner, I had the Lobster Ravioli and Ladybug White wine, and Brian had the gnocchi. I made Brian call to check on Jackson, and everything was fine. After dinner we decided to see Shrek the Third, I told Brian that it was not a good idea to take me to a movie about a baby when I was missing Jackson so much :). I have to say that the movie was funny, but not as funny as the other Shriek movies. The best part was probably the last 5 minutes. After the movie we rushed to pick up our sweet angel, who of course was up past his bed time. But he was sooooo happy to see us, and I think that my in-laws were equally happy to see us,too. They looked worn out,but on their behalf, Jackson IS very active, and he will really keep you on your toes. But it was the best night, I had a great time. Thanks to my honey for sneaking behind my back and making plans. And I would also like to thank Ben and Monica for the dinner, you guys are too sweet. Until our next adventure....ciao, Bella.