Our Big Fat Anniversary

We celebrated our 1st Anniversary this weekend in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. Since I just started a new job in March I don't have any vacation time built up yet. So we took a little quick trip east. We stayed a the Riverstone Resort & Spa. Highly recommend this place if you are going to be in Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg!! It was quiet, spacious and offers everything!! 

We did the Forge and GBurg up right. We conquered every ride at Dollywood (no green faces) and managed to vist the Burg without walking away with any fudge, funnel cakes or airbrushed t-shirts. I was able to snap some shots before the trusty ole Nikon died. (I really need to be more "camera prepared")

Dolly's Tour Bus.. Can you say EXCITED ??

A love from the little girl days

Coolest Sign EVER!

Thinkin' Space

Yeah, I almost stole the wig

If you know me, you know I despise pickles, and that makes this picture even funnier.

Duh-Duh-Duh-Dollywood

First ride of the morning

Drew judging my decisions

He obviously didn't realize I was actually taking a picture

Blue Grass in Moonshine Holler

I miss me some East Tennessee

Kid in a Candy Shop ??

Free Samples 

Short pants, Big chair, Smile for the camera

1 Big Fat Year

Sidenote: We pitstopped in Turkey Creek on the way home and had a late lunch at Cru, if you haven't been there check it out. Great food. Great service. We'll definitely be visiting again!!

Also, in the food department, if anyone has a recipe for Calhoun's Rocky Top BBQ Potato Skins then please share. THANKS. I could have eaten my weight in them. DELICIOUS!!!!


We decided since we were taking a trip then we would forgo gifts. At least, that's what we said. Hahaha

The 1st Anniversary gift is paper, so after some researching I came up with this.

I printed it out with the help of the folks at Office Max and framed it. Now I'm searching for the perfect spot in the house to display it. 

Close your eyes little guy

Reading, obviously

Pretty impressed I think

Pretty Sexy PJ's right ?? Yeah, I know. 

Like Johnny and June

Well we did it. We made it a year. No divorce. No jail time for killing each other. 

A year ago today I stood at the back door of my hometown church, took a deep breath and a big step into the unknown. It's been an adventure that's for sure. Example: First day as newlyweds we land in Miami, grab our rental car, only to hit the highway in the midde of a torrential downpour. We had ZERO clue where we going. Needless to say it was a tense moment. What better way to break-in the new life, right?

I learn something new everyday, as I'm sure Drew would agree with me. Drew is my Big Buddy and there's never a day that I doubt how much he loves me. It's a big love from a big heart.  So here's to you Griller of the Steaks, Mower of the Lawn, Holder of the Patience and Audience of my Jokes.  I love you. Thanks for putting up with me for a whole entire year!!   

Since this blog is relatively new I'll leave you with some pics of the big day!

No peeks

No gum

I have the best little brother. EVER.

Deep Breath In

Drew's Panic Face.. Where is she ??

Dad says, "Last chance to turn back". Seriously? Who says that?

Group Shot

Free Entertainment

The First Time I met Drew.. he wasn't wearing any pants...

First Dance

Happy Anniversary to Us!