Uncle Bill

I am sure many of you have those individuals in your life who you are so close to (but not related) that you refer to as Aunt or Uncle. Well Uncle Bill is that person in our family. To be honest I can't remember when he started coming around, but I was pretty young and Ellen, Clay and I instantly latched on. He has been Uncle Bill ever since.

He is on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ and works with the Jesus Film Project which requires a good bit of travel. So whenever he is in Birmingham we try to meet up. Last night he came over for dinner and we had a great time catching up!

For those of you who came to the wedding...he was the one who sang during the ceremony. Below is a picture of us from the Rehearsal Dinner.

Like, Love and Don't Like

This week, I like the freedom of choice. The bruises are still healing from the A/C unit purchases so we will once again stay close to home this weekend. Not to fear - there's plenty to do at home. We can do some yard work, smock, practice calligraphy or just watch TV. I like the comfort that comes with having choices.

This week, I love my parents. My dad calls the other night. Julie answers the phone. Julie and Dad proceed to have a 45 minute conversation before Mom gets on the line. Even though they talk to Julie more than me now, I still love them. I am ready to see them soon.

This week, I don't like the favoritism shown to Tiger Woods by the golf media. Yeah, I get it. He's brought more people to the game and golf would not be as popular without him. But, let me get this straight: Tiger wins the dinky Buick Open this past weekend and dominates ALL golf highlights (same weekend as Women's British Open and Senior US Open) but when he misses the cut at the Open Championship, it's not a big deal. Have I got that right? OK, good.



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Looks Like She is into Blogs Now!

So yesterday I mentioned that my sister, Ellen, is interning with the Heritage Foundation this summer. Today they posted one of her articles on their blog. I am so proud of her. Here is a link to her article:

http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/05/obama%e2%80%99s-1-trillion-birthday-present/

So Excited to See Her

I am not the only female in my family who has had a wonderful 2009 so far! My sister, Ellen, spent mid January - mid May studying in London and has been in Washington DC all summer interning with the Heritage Foundation.

Her studying abroad and internship combined with my wedding have only allowed us to see each other 1 time since she left in January! She is moving back to Birmingham to start her Senior year at Samford later this month, and I cannot wait! I have been so blessed to spend as much time with her as I have over the past three years, and will not take a minute of this last year for granted.

All of you who know Ellen, know that she has every intention to end up in DC.

All of you who know me, know that I have every intention of staying right here in Sweet Home Alabama.

Meaning that this MAY be the last year that we ever live in the same city.

Ellen you will probably never see this, since you think that blogs are only for people with too much time on their hands, but on the off chance that you do see this - I CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU!