We're back!!! Russ and I braved the winter storm and headed north to Memphis for Jersey Boys! I thought about you on my trip, and I decided to take a picture just for you...so you can see what we saw when we arrived.

You see that? Snow. Ice. Slush. Yep! We slipped and slid our way downtown to the Orpheum. And, I'm SO glad we did! Actually, the streets were pretty clear (or as much as they could be). The parking lots and sidewalks, however, were pure ICE! In fact, as we pulled up, we saw a lady laid out in the parking lot surrounded by paramedics. She had slipped on the ice and was apparently knocked out. Not very encouraging! So, Russ and I slipped our way into a parking spot and waited for cars to park on both sides before leaving the vehicle unattended. Walking to the door was another adventure! I was wearing heels and Russ had on his dress shoes. The ground was pure 1 inch thick ice!

We held hands like a little old couple and gradually got to the door where we enjoyed a restroom break, traction for our feet, and a nice Coke.

We got our seats and prepared ourselves for a wonderful show! I was so excited! Jersey Boys was absolutely wonderful! As fabulous as I remember on Broadway! We had great seats and Russ was able to see the WHOLE thing! We laughed, sang, and clapped away! Truly wonderful! For those of you who don't know, Jersey Boys is a true story about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. I want to see it again! Ha!

Russ and me after the show

Rachael and me in the lobby - She was there with her family.

After the show, Russ and I went to check into our hotel just down the street. We rested a few minutes and headed back out for a delicious supper! Russ made reservations at Folk's Folly! OMG! If you have not eaten at this superb restaurant, please save up and go! Russ and I actually ate there the night we got engaged. So, I suppose it was a little romantic. Ha! We enjoyed a lovely dinner and nice conversation. We also ran into a family from our hometown, which is always fun.

After dinner

This morning, we woke up, checked out, and walked across the street to the Peabody. The Peabody was also involved in our engagement story. It really is kinda funny. Maybe I'll share that story with you sometime! I still laugh thinking about it. After walking/sliding around downtown Memphis, we drove over to the Southaven area looking at neighborhoods and houses. I absolutely loved driving around in this icy weather! The trees were so pretty covered in ice!

After our exploration, we grabbed a bite to eat and headed home. I don't know what it is with me lately, but these road trips are getting so long! I used to drive the four-hour trip home almost every weekend. So, I got a little restless. Let's see...I played Words with Friends on my iPhone, checked email 100 times, took pictures of Russ and myself, took pictures of my feet, etc. I was driving Russ crazy!

My sweet driver

His awesome passenger

The view from my seat

In all honesty, I had a fabulous weekend! Even though we're just a "Party of Two...Praying for More," there are distractions all around. It's so nice to get away from it all and enjoy each other! Thank you for such a special weekend, Russ! Love you!

Mail Call

I just love getting mail! And, today, I was especially happy with my mailbox's contents! Why? Well, just take a look at what we got.


Yup. It's countdown time! Kristin and Lee will be tying the knot in a little over four months! Wow! That sounds very soon. I better get busy losing weight, getting tan, and planning a bachelorette party for me and several sweet girls that make me seem like a grandma! Oh dear!

What's in your mail today?

Viewer Discretion Advised

So, it's Tuesday. Yesterday was Monday, and I spent the evening getting centers together because we had a meeting until 3:30 yesterday. I left around 4:30 for my 30 minute drive home. I also watched Bachelor drama and One Tree Hill. I have to alternate since they have started coming on at the same time. Talk about wearing me out! Ha!

But, today is Tuesday. You see, lesson plans were due yesterday but I didn't complete them. In fact, I didn't even start them. I spent my night getting centers together remember? Oh...and the shows! So, I started lesson plans tonight after supper. My sweet hubs put away the food so I could work. But...

I'm in bed now, and my kitchen sink looks like this - viewer discretion advised:


I know! Gasp! I'm usually a "raging maniac" when it comes to tidying up before bed. No rest with a mess! But, tonight I chose to get in bed around the same time as my hubby. You know...I'm trying to be a better wife and all. And since I never wake up with him if I don't have to, I can at least go to bed with him, right? And I should do that for as long as I'm able. Because I know one day children will come along and change all that! Ha!

Did any of you go pick up Created to Be His Helpmeet? I've just slowly paced myself through it. No schedule or anything. Just trying to practice the principals. Well, I did have one breakdown in my operation. It was the day of the "Toots and Kisses" post! I remember it well. You see, my video wouldn't play. I am not very tech savvy, although I'm better than some. And I was freaking out. I was pushing buttons, saving videos in various formats, loading, and uploading. I just couldn't understand WHY my video wouldn't play. Well, I ended up raising my voice at the hubs, and our "happy go lucky" streak was interrupted. Eventually, I figured out that Blogger was at fault. I slowly went to bed later that night and apologized to Russ explaining that technical problems just really stress me out and I want them fixed immediately! So, my "helpmeet operation" was interrupted. And, it takes effort to get started back up. But I think I've got it! How has your "helpmeet operation" been going lately?

Speaking of the hubby...I'm pretty excited about our Jersey Boys trip. I just got news (because Russ has a hard time keeping surprises!) of even more excitement about our weekend trip! I'll surprise you with pictures. He must have been scheming away in the back bedroom earlier tonight. Such a good little hubby! I'm so glad I can be his helpmeet!

Random thoughts from yours truly! Night night! I'm gone to read some more Kingsbury! Don't worry! I'll get those dishes tomorrow!

Five Things

Okay, so I RARELY do one of these "tag survey thingies." But, Katie, you should feel special! Since it's only five and I don't have anything to blog about lately, I'll give it a shot! Ha!

Instructions:
1) Answer five questions with five answers.
2) Tag five people.


1. Where were you 10 years ago?
- I was 16 and a freshman in high school.
- Still getting used to the 14+ inches of metal rods in my back from a spinal fusion the summer before.
- Getting in trouble right about this time!
- Thinking that I just HAD to have a boyfriend.
- Probably beginning to practice for Bye Bye Birdie where I played Penelope and had one line: "Loop the loop!" I said this line to my future hubby, who just so happened to play Conrad Birdie! Good times!

2. What is on your to-do list for today?
- Lesson plans (as always!)
- American Idol
- Casserole for supper
- Snuggle in some kind of absurd way with my husband, or perhaps try to sing a random song like last night when nothing but gurgling came out!
- Update my school blog

3. What five snacks do you enjoy?
- White cheddar popcorn and Reece's Pieces (but ONLY when I travel - weird, I know!)
- Cheetoes
- SourPatch Watermelons
- Grapes
- Cheese cubes (it has to be cubes)

4. Where are five places you have lived?
- Downtown Corinth, MS
- Walnut Drive in Corinth, MS
- Sessums Hall at Mississippi State University
- Crossgates apartments in Starkvegas
- Jackson, MS area

5. Name five things you would do if you were a billionaire.
- Pay back student loans
- Purchase my own personal plane, and, hey, maybe even a pilot too so that I can travel to the many places on my list!
- Russ and I would immediately head for Hawaii, because we totally almost did that a couple of years ago - very irresponsible, I know!
- Purchase my own season tickets for Mississippi State football for a change!
- I must say that I would totally find a worthy cause!

And now I tag:
1. Julie
2. Olivia
3. Sarah
4. Felicia
5. Jamie

Dinner and a Movie - Lounging Style

Last night, Russ and I had dinner with friends. Adam and Becca are friends from college. Russ and Adam were roommates. Becca and Adam prepared a fantabulous meal of chicken cordon blue, roasted potatoes, and green beans. As if that wasn't enough...we finished up with a delicious cheesecake! Mmmmm! They always fix the best meals! We sat together and laughed over my teaching stories and gross hospital stories. After dinner, we curled up on their comfy couches and watched a movie.


It's so nice to have friends that you can just lounge around with! Isn't that what we'd all rather do anyway?


Thanks, Adam and Becca, for having us over for a wonderfully fun and relaxing night!

They're Back!

You may remember me mentioning the fact that my parents were cruising around Haiti around the time of the earthquake last week. My mom earned this trip with her wellness company. Well, they're back! And, to be completely honest, I haven't even talked to them about their trip. I simply stole these picture from Facebook! So, I won't tell you what's going on. I'll let your imagination take flight! I'll give a few life lessons through the photo show.

1. Be free!

Ummmm....yeah! Imagine away about what took place before, during, and after this photo!

2. Hang out!

3. Enjoy the ride!

Mama and Daddy on a dune buggy ride. I'm laughing at how short my mom looks!

4. Take in God's creation!

Melalukie friends (The company is not really called that! It's just what my dad calls it sometimes.)

5. Cherish your friendships!

Everybody got the head tilt?

6. Love your spouse!

Awwww...

How'd I do? Looks like a fun trip! I must say that I'm a tad jealous....actually, I'm very jealous! It reminds me of our honeymoon cruise. Of course we didn't have anyone to take our picture except each other, so we don't have many together! Ha!

Our Cozumel excursion

Just hanging out at the port in Cozumel.

Dear Mama and Daddy, Take me next time, K? Thanks!

Just for Toots and Kisses

So...since I'm just in a happy-go-lucky mood these days, I thought I'd give you a little peek of our afternoon. Just for toots and kisses!

Do any of you still have Christmas candy staring you in the face every time you pass it? Well, we DO! Tons of Hershey's kisses. We had regular kisses and kisses with almonds. The intake has slowed since the almond kisses have dissipated. Well, Russ and I were discussing this news when we spotted one! It was a fight to the finish that ended in finding two more! Yay! So, take a look at our last three almond kisses.

This is only a picture. I assure you that all three are resting peacefully in our bellies now! Yum yum!

I also told you about the hilarious ways Russ and I have entertained each other lately. One of the examples I mentioned was weird noises. After the kisses fight, I turned my back and heard one WEIRD noise! This is what I saw when I turned around:

I'm first and foremost completely grossed out that my husband enjoys spray cheese at all! Well...it could be worse! [enter "toot"] Ha!

And what's on the menu? Well, I had a casserole planned when Russ informed me he was feeling like a "light supper" - meaning not big, not to be confused with low fat! So on our menu tonight was Tyson frozen chicken strips and microwavable vegetable Steamers. Pitiful, I know!

Even more pitiful is the fact that we had ravioli last night. But hey! What could be easier than supper for two?!

If You're Happy and You Know It

...clap your hands! [insert clap here]

That's right! I'm happy! I'm happy for a number of reasons.

I'm happy because Russ and I have found hilarious ways to entertain ourselves for several days now. Ha! I made the comment as I was passing Russ in the hall that we must like ourselves because we sure do have a lot of pictures of ourselves in the hall. He quickly responded with, "We MUST really like ourselves and each other, because we have entertained each other all week!" And it's so true! Ha! Things are getting a little crazy around here, and it's not what you think! I'm talking strange noises, weird voices, singing, dancing, and lots of nicknames for each other.

I'm happy because I'm sitting here, in a grand attempt to avoid writing lesson plans, blogging with a Yoohoo in my hand! Love me some Yoohoo!

I'm happy because the first day back was pretty productive even though there are huge black garbage bags covering all water fountains and sinks protecting us from the boil water notice.

But, mostly...at this very moment....I'm happy because of what was in the mail today!


Jersey Boys tickets! Woo hoo! When Russ and I went with my family to New York City, we had the incredible chance to see three of the best Broadway musicals ever! We started the week with Lion King followed a couple of days later with Wicked. The last musical we saw was Jersey Boys. Unfortunately, that was also the day that Russ became WAAAY sick. He left the show very early and caught a cab back to the hotel. He didn't even make it to the front door before making friends with the trash can outside. All this loveliness happened on New Year's Eve, which made it even more traumatic. So, I did what any loving wife would do. I stayed to watch the show and see the ball drop in Times Square. That's a whole other story altogether, but I DID in fact ring in the new year with my sweet sickly husband. All I can leave you with from that night is this picture:

No, I have no idea who those men are helping my mother climb the fence on New Year's Eve in the middle of Times Square! I do know the arm coming from the right was the NYPD!

So, we are going to the Orpheum in Memphis to see Jersey Boys - Russ for the first time! And I'm very excited and happy. I have never been to the Orpheum, so it's kinda new for me too.

And, I'll leave you with this picture from NYC just to show that Russ actually did TRY to see the show! Bless him!

I'm looking forward to a fun time in Memphis with the hubs!

So, now I'll just stomp my feet! Because I'm happy and I know it!

Pants On the Ground

Surely you have all seen the latest message sent by my new hero, General Larry Platt. Maybe some of you don't quite understand his message or why it is so popular. Let me just tell you, from a schoolteacher who spends most of her day giving out old 70's neckties to use as tools to pull pants off the ground, it is a great message that I will take back to the classroom!

You see, next time Brindarius or Alero forget their belt, I will (and I promise I will!) belt out my own version of "Pants on the Ground!" Those that have seen me in the classroom know that I will be on the floor breakdancing like my friend, Larry, while singing if need be. This allows me just one more creatively funny way to get my year-long message across! In fact, I'm kinda hoping someone forgets their belt tomorrow so that I can try it out! I may practice tonight.

I'm not the only one finding humor and fun in the latest release of Platt's "Pants on the Ground." In fact, Brett Favre and his team sure seem to use it as a victory chant! Ha! Take a look!

So, if you don't do anything else this week....please just make sure your pants are off the ground!

Temporary Home

I've had lots of time to think about "our home." I've thought about our literal home, moving, and selling our home. I've also thought about the "homes" destroyed in Haiti by this horrible earthquake. I've thought about all the pain, disappointment, and sorrow in this life. In my life. In your life. As my school family lost a dear friend and coworker suddenly Monday morning, I think about "our home." Our life here on this earth. And, I'm reminded that this is so temporary. We are never promised tomorrow. God has numbered the days of our life. But, he never told us that number. This life that we are in is temporary. This house that I live in...just temporary. Windows and rooms that I'm passing through on the way to where I'm going. And, I know where I'm going! Do you?

Our pastor spoke about hope last week. He read from 1 Peter 1:3-9. With all that's going on in our lives. All our anxieties, sorrows, disappointments, unknowns, etc. The beautiful thing is that God is bigger than any trauma or drama we could have. We have a hope! That hope is Him. Matthew 11:28 says, "Come to Me and I will give you rest." God is our hope. How can we hang on to that hope?

1. Believe you have a living hope. 1 Peter 1:3 says, "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..."

2. Claim that you are protected by God's power. Verse 5 in 1 Peter 1 says, "...who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be reveale in the last time." You cannot be touched. God has built a hedge of protection around those who trust him. Job 1:10 speaks to this. Please note that the power of God does not necessarily take you out of danger, but He will walk with you through it. God did not take Daniel out of the lion's den. He walked with him through it. He did close the lion's mouth so that Daniel could have rest.

3. Be open because God will build your faith through this. "In this you greatly rejoice though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith - of greater worth than gold, which perishes even through refined by fire - may be proved genuine and may result in praise and glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed." 1 Peter 1:6-7 There are some things we should remember about trials: Trials are a part of life. Trials are temporary. Trials are sometimes necessary. These trials are sometimes necessary to prove your faith. To yourself, not to God. God already knows how strong your faith is. Trials can be a telling time for us. We often find that our faith may not be as strong as we thought it was when things were good. God uses these trials to build our faith. We must depend on Him. I certainly found this to be true with our journey through infertility. I was able to see just how strong my faith was. I also grew more and more faithful as I continued to study, long for, and pray for an answered prayer. I finally realized that God is using this to show me something or to use me in some way. I must be open to His plan. Proverbs 17:3 tells us that He tests hearts. Not only are trials a part of life, temporary, and sometimes necessary. They are also profitable. James 1:2 tells us that God makes us strong through trials. God never wastes a hurt!

4. Results in praise and glory (verse 7). This does not mean we say, "Oh, thank you Lord for this pain! I'm so glad you brought this into my life!" Of course, we don't feel this way. I never once said, "Thank you Lord that I don't have children." What I have said and other people of the Bible (including Daniel) is "Lord, take this away from me! I can't handle this!" We can be honest with God. Why not? He already knows our hearts. He knows how we feel. But, the results of our trials, the growth, the change, the difference made in others. These are reasons to rejoice! God uses our trials for good! And, He never leaves us to handle a trial alone. As long as we trust Him through FAITH, He will walk with us through these trials and get us through.

James 1:12
"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him."

2 Corinthians 4:17
"For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all."

The rewards we have by having faith and persevering though these trials. All of these are added gifts we can lay at His feet when we reach His throne.

Revelations 4:9-11
"Whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to him who sits on the throne and who lives for ever and ever, the twent-four elders fall down before him how sints on the throne, and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say: 'You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.'"

5. We have a guaranteed victory! Verse 9, "for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls."

God guarantees a victory to those who believe and trust in Him. This is our temporary home - windows and rooms that we're passing through on the way to where we're going. Things will get better. We will be victorious because He is victorious. He has paid the absolute price for our victory - His victory. Thank you Lord for this temporary home and what it teaches us!

Love God!

Verse 8, "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are felled with inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls."

God is the giver of hope!

As I think about Mrs. Thorns and her family during this time of sorrow, I am reminded that this was simply her temporary home. This earth was just windows and rooms that she passed through on the way to her "forever home." I can only imagine the laughs, joys, praises, and cutting up Mrs. Thorns is enjoying now as she watches over us pass through these rooms that she once passed through on the way to see our Maker! I am not filled with sadness now. I am filled with joy for her. She is home. Really home! Home for good! And, oh, the scene when we are all reunited again. These trials will seem so temporary. Because they are! They are nothing compared to the victory we have in Jesus! Take a second to turn my playlist down and listen through the song.

Week in Review

There's really not too much to tell about my week. School let out Monday at noon due to water...or lack there of. The poor students were asked to not use the restroom because there was no water to flush the toilets. Please keep in mind that we have children as young as 3 years old at our school. Finally, the district called the bus barn and began taking children home. Well, we have been out of school ever since. The city of Jackson is now under a State of Emergency (and has been all week). People are still without water in the city due to pipes bursting after the freezing temps. I believe there were 130 + pipes that burst. As the pipes were being repaired, there were more bursting. It has been crazy! Schools, businesses, restaurants have been closed in Jackson and Byram. Thank goodness we don't live in the city! But, I sure feel for the people suffering and boiling water.

Speaking of suffering...how my heart breaks for the Haitians as well! My parents are actually on a 10-day cruise and were circling Haiti around the time of the earthquake, which put them under a tsunami warning. All is well with them. But, not for Haiti. The images and news clips are almost too much! I love seeing how Americans are coming together to help Haiti. I love seeing the good in people shown in such a way. My prayers will continue to be with the Haitian people and those in America waiting to hear from loved ones. I also pray that God will work through this tragedy in an awesome way, as he always does.

So, since I've been off...I've been able to do some things that I've neglected. Like take down the Christmas decorations! I know! I would have left them up until Valentine's if I hadn't been off probably! Ha! But, all decorations and Christmas dishes are boxed, labeled, and organized to move. I went by and got an estimate to have someone move us. I bought some boxes and packing paper. I ate lunch everyday with friends and/or coworkers. I watched Regis and Kelly and The View. I took clothes to the cleaners, did some laundry, tidied up a bit, paid bills, and made my bed everyday. I don't always do that. Oops! In fact, I rarely do that during the week! I know. I'm a disgrace. But, once again, get over it! You don't even see it! Ha! I have stayed extremely busy, but I'm not exactly sure I feel like I've done much. Do you ever feel that way?

I have been reading through, at my own pace, Created to Be His Helpmeet at night. I, once again, love this book and what it challenges me to do. I can say that we've had a great time as I've attempted to apply the principles in the book. Funny stories come with that! For example, chapter two talks about the importance of "playing" and "flirting" with your husband. I, being the goofball that I am, bought some new jeans a few days ago. I was encouraged by a friend that they made my "boo-tay" look good! OMG! I can't believe I'm sharing this! So, I decided it would be appropriate "flirting" to take a picture of the image from behind in my new jeans. Yes. I did. I took a picture with my iPhone and sent it to Russ at work. The best part of all of this was that he was on rounds with his attending at the time and nearly dropped the phone because he was trying to stuff the phone back in his pocket so fast! Ha! Such fun! Roan accused me of having too much time on my hands! Ha! I assured her that he liked it, so it was time well spent. Chapter 2 of Helpmeet - flirting. Check! I really encourage you to pick this book up and just apply the basic principles...basically that God created US to be our husband's helpmeet. We were created for him. My big question should be: How can I help you today? or How can I help my man?

On another reading note....I picked back up a Kingsbury book. Some of you may remember when I read through the Baxter series (14 book series and OH SO WORTH IT!). Nothing can top that series, in my opinion! But, last night I picked up A Thousand Tomorrows.

Oh my goodness! I could NOT put it down. I read the entire book from start to finish! And, when I finally went to sleep, I had soaked my shirt from crying so much! So incredibly good! It is an amazing love story! Truly the picture of what love should be: patient, kind, does not boast, not proud, not rude, not self-seeking, not easily angered, keeps no record of wrongs. Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perserveres. Love never fails.

I went by the book store and picked up a couple more that I want to start reading this weekend. I looked for the sequel to A Thousand Tomorrows, but they didn't have it. So, I picked up Kingsbury's 911 series. Roan says these books are just wonderful! I'll let you know!


So, there's my week in a nutshell. I'm looking forward to a fun weekend. Rachael and Jimbo are coming into town, and I'm sure we hang out with them some. I'll keep reading and enjoy Martin Luther King's birthday holiday on Monday.

For now, Happy Friday!

De-decorating...FINALLY!

I told you I would keep you updated. So here it is! I have FINALLY begun the "de-decorating" process. I understand that I am among the last 5 people in America to take down my Christmas decorations, but I admit it. I really wasn't that worried about it! I did see that MckMama still has her tree up. However, she does have four kids running around and I have absolutely no excuse except that I've been terribly unproductive and played all week and weekend! It was fun! Now, it's time to tackle the decorations before my neighbors start calling!

As you know, Russ and I will be moving this summer. The longer I stared at my decorations, the more I thought about how I would pack them up. I wanted to pack them up to move. Organized! Not in the random duct taped cardboard and gift boxes. Russ and I stopped by Bed, Bath, and Beyond to pick up a shower gift when I saw this:


These ornament organizers are fantastic! And, if it wasn't so cold outside, I'd drive over there right now and buy 10 more! The dividers are made of a thick foam and the red wrap is a thin foam. Very attractive to the eyes. And, we all know that the key to organization is having a nice look!

Doesn't it look nice? And, the best part is that it fits perfectly inside a 60 quart Rubbermaid container.


I also purchased another ornament organizer. This piece was used for the random ornaments on my tree. The dividers are adjustable in size.

The three layers snap together to form one solid carrier.

Once all my ornaments were off the tree and garland, I neatly labeled the boxes for future use. Now, my sweet hubby has placed these organized ornaments all together in the back of the attic.

Next Christmas, they are sure to be easily accessible and neatly organized!

Next step, pack and box my Christmas dishes and other random decor in a neatly organized way. Who knows when that will be!

Ir a la capilla

Simply translated: "Goin' to the Chapel!"

Clancy and Jack are that much closer to tying the knot. Last night, Russ and I attended a wedding shower for Clancy and Jack at Papitos. How fun! When we first arrived, we looked around and really didn't know anyone. It didn't take long to meet some of the other bridesmaids and I had a great time! Of course, Russ always meets friends everywhere he goes. So, I never worry about him! Ha!

We had the back section of the restaurant to ourselves, which was good because there were a lot of guests! We were loud, and we had fun. Did I mention we had fun?

After everyone had arrived and ordered supper, we worked in groups of four writing down something we wanted Clancy and Jack to have to do right then. Of course, we were NOT nice about it! We tried to write something that would embarrass them to death.

Katie and Jeremy writing our "dare." I was NOT at the table when Russ, Katie, and Jeremy came up with ours, so I can not be held responsible! Ha!

However, the joke was on us! You see, Clancy and Jack read the requests along with the names of the people who wrote it down. And WE had to do it - not Clancy and Jack! So funny!

Clancy and Jack reading one of the "dares."

After supper, Clancy and Jack opened gifts. We all brought a gift for the kitchen.

Clancy opening our gift

Uncle Howard, Aunt Patsy, and Clancy

cousins

Looks like Russ and Jack are "goin' to the chapel!" Ha!

The Johnsons and soon-to-be Redmons

One thing's for sure! This is going to be a fun wedding! Or as Clancy said, "This is how we roll around here!" Ha!

The happy couple