Happiness

This blog post is dedicated to Amanda and Alex.

While Blake and I were at the beach Alex proposed to Amanda, and we cannot be happier for them. Throughout my past year or so with the Dalton family I have fell in love with Amanda, Alex, and Austin also known as the A-team. I care so much about these people and I cannot wait to share this experience with them. The A-team proves that with love, anything can be accomplished. Their story is incredible, and I am so glad they are taking the next step in life. I consider Amanda to be one of my best friends, and I cannot wait to share this time with her. I know she will make the most beautiful bride. I wish the A-team nothing but love and happiness.

Thanks for sharing this beautiful picture on facebook. You can see the love and happiness beaming in yall's eyes! Love you both. Congrats on your engagement! 

A beachy kinda life...

 I once again spent the lastweek at the beach. This time Blake and I went to Destin, Florida with my family. Although it rained 3 out of the 5 days we still managed to have fun. We were able to ride in the boat and play in the ocean. We shopped and ate super yummy food while we were there. It was a fun week, but we were ready to be home after spending 2 weeks at the beach. I will always cherish these trips with my family, because when we all grow older we tend to be busier. Amanda and I learned how to play rook and we had a BLAST! We made so many memories and I cant wait for next years vacation!

My first oyster... it was yummy!

Bulldog Nation

Today I officially became apart of the Bulldog Nation and I couldn't be happier. Going to the University of Georgia has always been one of my dreams, and now my dream has finally come true. It feels great to finally put a meaning to... Go Dawgs.

To one of my best friends. My brother. He has always shown me the true meaning of the Bulldog Nation, and I couldn't be happier to finally express the words GO DAWGS as an official University of Georgia student.

Georgia Students know:

1. How to bark on command

2. Silver britches are the best britches to wear

3. You meet between the hedges

4. You don't walk under the Arches until you graduate

5. How to "Call the Dawgs"

6. The only colors to bleed are red and black

7. and love the words "Glory Glory to Ole' Georgia"

8. Herschel Walker

9. The Bulldog Nation is the finest

10. It's great to be a Georgia Bulldog

Pimento Cheese Lovers

As I was reading a friend's blog, I noticed she had a recipe for pimento cheese. As I kept reading, I realized it was for Marti's pimento cheese. For those of you who are non-athenians, you are totally missing out on the best pimento cheese and chicken salad EVER. Marti's at Midday has quickly become my favorite eating spot in Athens, in which I travel to a couple of times a week. Blake and I always go and split a chicken salad sandwich and get a cup of pimento cheese. It is my favorite meal, and I crave Marti's every single day! Thanks to a blog post, I now have the recipe for Marti's Pimento cheese which can also be found on their website.

Blake had gone to Athens today and we had settled that he was gonna bring some pimento cheese and chicken salad home for our beach trip. He called to tell me that they are closed until August 1st. This made me extremely sad knowing that I will have to miss out on my favorite chicken salad, but I remembered that I will no longer ever be without the pimento cheese. I decided to head to the store and whip up my own.

My Marti's Pimento Cheese- Batch #2

Marti's Pimento Cheese

Ingredients: 

1/2 of a medium size sweet onion (Vidalia) chopped

1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (Add more if you want it hotter)

1 cup Pimentos diced with juice

4 oz Cream Cheese softened

3/4 cup of full-fat mayonnaise

1 pound White Cheddar Cheese grated 

Steps:

Combine chopped onion, cayenne pepper, and pimento with juice until well combined. Then add mayonnaise and cream cheese. Grate cheese and mix well into mixture. Serve with pita chips and enjoy. Pimento cheese lasts 2 weeks... but try it once, and you wont have it more than a couple of days. SO delicious. 

Wedding Bliss

This past weekend, as soon as we got home from the beach we immediately hopped in the shower and got ready for the wedding we attended this past Saturday. The wedding was in Hiawassee, Georgia near a river, and was absolutely beautiful. The ceremony, bride, and reception were gorgeous. Blake and I had so much fun with all of his friends that night. We danced, sang, and had an amazing time. I can officially say our wedding season is officially over. No more for us for a while!

Blake and I at our table

So adorable of Amanda and Alex! 

Blake caught the garter! 

Amanda and I standing in front of the fan trying to get some air!

So happy together

Love yall!

It is amazing how a relationship with someone grows so fast. Amanda and I have truly become best friends, and I am so lucky to have her as a friend.

Josh and I enjoying a break from dancing.

Blue Mountain Beach 2011

This past week Blake and I went with his family to Blue Mountain Beach in Florida. We had so much fun! Every day we woke up and went straight to the beach. We spent all day outside in the sand and in the water. The seaweed was really bad, but we still made the most of it. I consider myself very luck to have been able to spend the week with Blake's family. I made some memories that I will keep forever. It was so nice to relax each day on the beach. We relaxed, soaked up the sun, shopped, and ate very yummy food. It was the perfect vacation.

Hanging out under the beach umbrella

We had so much fun in the blow up boat! 

Before dinner at Captain Anderson's

Dragging me into the water!

Now carrying me out!

He flipped! Whoops! Didn't tell him about the waves coming.

We had so much fun with this little guy. We fall in love with him more each day!

Austin loved the water!

Summer Lovin'