Christmas with the Coffmans!

A Nashville Snowy December!

Goofy Christmas Pics

The Best Thanksgiving ever!

MINI Memories

Ryan Visits Nashville:)

Ryan came and stayed with us. We got to go to Loveless, explore downtown, and of course, take him to Jackson's to enjoy the best dessert ever: cookie dough egg rolls. Amazing.

Costume Party and Corn Maze Pics

World Cup of Tea!

I have discovered my new favorite place! It's called the World Cup of Tea. You can get pretty much any kind of tea you could possibly want hot or iced and the best part: it comes in real dishes!:) The atmosphere is amazing and a great place to sit and chat. Megan and I had a blast! We plan to make it our meet up spot twice monthly:)!

They do luncheons and tea parties. While we were still there, they had a bridal shower going on. Check this one out:

Apparently, Alice shows up to serve the tea:

National American Miss

Tonya! I can't believe you forgot to mention, and fully address, the warranted attention of one singular event from this past weekend. The National American Miss Pageant!




Spencer--our new baby sister--competed in the Miss Pre-Teen division. I accompanied her on piano for her vocal performances this past Saturday at the pageant, where she rocked the judges with "One" from A Chorus Line, and "A Whole New World" from Alladin.

On Sunday, there was the formal-wear competition. She, of course, looked beautiful. Not sure if we have any pictures, but take my word for it. She killed it!

I believe I learned something of being a parent this past Sunday evening at the pageant. I'll preface my explanation with this: Saturday's events were more of a "Talent" competition--which I am all for. I believe in competition. I believe in keeping score. Sunday's events were more fashionably in likeness to what I think of when I think of a beauty pageant. I was only somewhat excited going into it; I just wanted to cheer Spencer on.

Once all the contestants graced the stage, I immediately became competitive. Then, Spencer made the top 10....IT WAS ON! My baby sister was up against 9 other girls who were clearly nowhere as talented and pretty as she was...except perhaps one. THE one. The girl who you could tell right away took this way too seriously. The girl who believes she was born for this moment.

4th Runner up....

3rd Runner up....

2nd Runner up....

1st Runner up..."Spencery Petty!"

Spencer Petty--our new baby sister--is the new 1st Runner Up Miss Pre-Teen Tennessee! If you think like I do, you have already considered the possibility of The Queen being hit by a bus, or stricken with the flu, in which case Spencer would inherit the crown.

The "other girl." THE one. She can have the title. She needs it more than anyone else: without it her life would be over. Spencer, on the other hand, does pageants as a hobby and doesn't lose any sleep over it. That is what sets her apart.

What is interesting is how I immediately went into Competitive Mode once everyone was on stage I instantly cared about who won....and who lost. Comparing one girl to the other: who is prettiest? who had the best posture? Poise? Determination? Who must win?!?! Who must not!?!?

YIKES!!!

I think that must be what it is like to have a child. You constantly want to see them succeed....in whatever they do.

Daniel Study starts tonight....

Holy cow! So excited. I'm starting a Bible Study at our church tonight. I'm sitting here now in the sanctuary listening to Charlie and Todd practice for the Praise Team for Sunday. I am absolutely so blessed to be a part of this church. The Lord has blessed this place with Love. Love is the only word to describe it. Thank you Lord.

Labor on Labor Day...

So, we had every intention of going to our Community Group's cookout on Labor Day. However, as the day went on, we felt that we truly needed a day to ourselves. The family was out of town and I was easily wisked off into a new sewing project. Our living room was in desperate need of some attention and was able to find at Sears a wonderful invention- an arch curtain rod. We have these black curtain and 2 very large arched windows with arched ceilings. Rather difficult for a any normal rod. But not for super arched rod. Very cool. Anyway, since Charlie and I were able to get those off and Joann's was having a sale on their foam, I went for the seat cushions. I think they turned out pretty well. Next step... pillows.

Not a Day Over 30!

Birthday Blessings

Saturday, Megan and David Lapell joined us for a pre-birthday celebration. We went to Cheesecake Factory and then braved some storms to see the outdoor theatre fun of Shakespeare entitle "Loves Labor's Lost."

Sunday was my actual birthday- We dressed up cute for church and then went out to Olive Garden and a movie. When we got home, we found this:

The Family got me marble cake and flowers-- so sweet.

Thank you to all who sent me texts, facebook messages, and emails for my birthday. I appreciate it more than words can say.