weekend fun

Friday I loaded up and headed to my beloved Florence for a few days. Friday night I got to spend with my friends Shelley and Britney. I'm so thankful for my involvement in Panhellenic in college because it brought these two wonderful girls into my life. They are such a fun time. We went to eat at Buffalo Wild Wings and talked and laughed and talked and laughed. So. much. fun.

Before I headed in for the night Shelley and I made a trip to Target and I went on a little Sonic date with Kaitlin when she got done babysitting for the night. 

Shelley having a little America fun in Target.

Saturday morning Melanie and I were lazy and got sucked into a Say Yes to the Dress marathon. It's so easy to do. ha! When I finally pried myself off the couch to go get ready, I headed downtown to meet my friends Amy and Lauren and Lauren's precious baby girl Bella Claire for lunch at Rosie's. Before I headed into Rosie's I stopped in Cherry Tree Lane to see my friend and owner of the beautiful store Kathryn. Kathryn is always fun to catch up with, she's quite sassy and as always Rosie's was super yummy. It was so good to see Amy and Lauren too. Lots to discuss and catch up on!

Ahh I love me some Rosie's

Cherry Tree Lane. So, So pretty!

Saturday evening Kaitlin and I headed to Double Springs, AL for the wedding of our sorority sister Brittany! I always enjoy a car ride with Kaitlin so much laughter and fun. The wedding was so beautiful and Brittany looked gorgeous. I had so much fun celebrating their nuptials and catching up with all my ADPi's. It was definitely a fun time, especially on the dance floor and at the photo booth. And yes, I do have an injury from the bouquet toss. There was literally blood. One girl was serious about this stuff and I suffered the consequences. ha! 

Photo Booth fun!

After the wedding fun, Kaitlin and I made a date with a few to meet up back in Florence for some Cosmic Bowling at the Lauderdale Lanes. I initiated this. Secret { I LOVE BOWLING} I don't know why, but I do.  And Cosmic bowling is even better! 

I required everyone to pose before their first bowl! 

We finished up bowling about midnight and of course we were in need of some nourishment. So in true college fashion we headed over to the Waffle House. 

So greasy, but oh SOOOOO yummy! 

Sunday, I spent the day with the awesome MELANIE { who was also my hostess for the weekend} We went to lunch at my downtown Florence favorite, Ricatoni's. I couldn't come to town without indulging in the amazing cheese ravioli and a side salad and of course lots of bread! New joke "you know you've been out of college for a while when you don't know ANY of the waiters at Ricatonis!" 

Heaven on a PLATE! 

After lunch Melanie and I did some riding around and just enjoying the beautiful day. We also made a trip to Miami Ice. The perfect treat for a hot day!

Ahh they are so yummy. {yes, all I did was eat this weekend!} 

After our snow cones we went to see ROCK OF AGES! All through college Melanie and I had a tradition of going to the movies on Sunday afternoons. We were excited to recreate this tradition this weekend. Oh, and ROCK OF AGES was so good. Not much of a plot, but the music is worth it! I love 80s power ballads. I really want the soundtrack! 

Getting ready to ROCK out! 

Such a wonderful weekend! I love coming back and visiting this place! 

Oh, so pretty!

What did you do over the weekend?

Kaitlin & Joseph Wedding Weekend

October 14 I headed back to Florence to celebrate WEDDING WEEKEND with my college-bestie-sorority sister Kaitlin and her groom Joseph! I was so honored when Kaitlin asked me to be a bridesmaid over a year ago and I couldn't wait to celebrate with her! Before I left I had to go by the doctor and get a shot and some medicine because I wasn't going to let a little sickness get in the way of my fun weekend. I arrived in Florence and went to visit with my friend Britney who works in Student Engagement at UNA as the grad assistant for greek life.I love our short little catch ups when I come to town, but I wish they could be longer. After I ran an errand with her I drove over to Kaitlin's house in Florence to get ready for the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner. 
The wedding was at First United Methodist downtown Florence. The little old lady who was the wedding director at the church soon became my favorite person. She was quite feisty and quite funny. Later on I found out she was an ADPi sister from Auburn, which made our friendship grow even more and she introduced me to some more sisters in their 70s. There is nothing I love more than meeting new sisters, especially ones that are little old ladies!
After we finished the rehearsal, we were on to the dinner where the food was FANTASTIC! Kaitlin gave me my bridesmaid gift, which was a cute over night bag that was white with black polka dots and a "J" monogrammed in pink on the front. PERFECT for wedding weekend!

Rehearsal Dinner

After the speeches and the toasts we were off to Russellville for a Bridesmaids slumber party with the bride at Kaitlin's mothers house. We all quickly changed in to our pjs and sat around and talked for an hour or so. We then ate some junk food and watched the movie Bridesmaids, which was perfect for the festivities. We all finally went to bed. The next morning Royce, Kaitlin's stepdad, made us pancakes for breakfast. They were FABULOUS. I then headed to Florence to Savannah's apartment to get my hair fixed for the big day {we know I can't do girl stuff}
We all met at the church for pictures at 1130 and then the day flew from there. I was happy to be a part of such a special day. Kaitlin looked beautiful and I am so happy she found Joseph. Perfect day.

Getting ready in the bridal room

pretty pretty!

with the BRIDE

Maid of Honor Traci!

The reception was at Montogomery Place in Sheffield. All I can say is-a mashed potato bar is ALWAYS the way to go-

with some of my favorite ADPi's at the reception

Oh, and I definitely caught the bouquet at the reception--Got to keep your eye on the prize girls!

boom, boom

I've blogged about reuniting with my "besties" from college this weekend for the concert, but what I haven't blogged about is seeing all my SISTAs this weekend as well! Saturday is ADPi Alum Recruitment Preview Day. It's where all the alums of Zeta Eta get to go and see what the chapter has planned for Recruitment this year. If you read my blog you know I was very much involved sorority wise during college so I am SUPER excited to be back with my fellow members of the First & Finest. I feel like I just went through recruitment myself. Sorority life definitely teaches you a lot and I don't think my college experience would have been as enriching without it. Definitely some of my BEST memories.

I'm especially excited to reunite with my fellow Alums! I know we will have hours and hours of reminiscing and laughter once we are all together. So many inside jokes and thoughts of past recruitment's, sorority events, homecoming activities, executive board meetings...and on and on! Oh the things we have experienced. In the words of Kaitlin Rhudy and myself  "YOU DON'T EVEN KNOW!"

 

 

 toga birthday party

A personal favorite

 

White Water Rafting!

Midnight-My 21st Birthday, Great thing about college and ADPi-Birthdays were a BIG celebration!

Family

Bid Day 2010-Coming Home!

My favorite picture EVER!

On the second floor of Appleby West I will always be known as JClay and Rihanna {my awesome singing abilities during recruitment..winkwink}, a lover of the DC {double cheese, diet coke, and our nation's capital}, source of all university information & gossip, obsessive of Octavia {she had the best handwriting}, and the one who always fell off the couch!

Can't wait for our reunion! 

"Boom, Boom I wanna go ADPi don't YOU!"

"with an A, with an A, with an A-L-P..."

Happy Alpha Delta Pi Founder's Day! 160 years ago today, May 15, 1851, 6 extraordinary christian girls founded the first secret society for women.  Led by Eugenia Tucker, these women: Ella Pierce, Octavia Andrew, Mary Evans, Sophronia Woodruff, and Elizabeth Williams founded the Adelphean Society at Wesleyan Female College in Macon, GA.

So proud to be a member of the "First, Finest, Forever"
Remember Go Euge, or Go Home!

greatest show on turf.

HOMECOMING. The week in Pictures:

STEP SHOW

STEP SHOW

 

Alpha Gam Friends at Step Show

 

Moo came to Step Show

 

Malinda & LB at Step Show

Diamond Family at Pep Rally

Jordan & I charging into battle

Kaitlin & I with 1st place Winning football  & 2nd Place Pep Rally plaques

ADPi with awards

 

Homecoming Parade. With our 1st place winning float!

With Beth, Leah Beth, Allison, & Whitney at Tailgate

Shells & I at tailgate

Kelsey, Ashley, Kaitlin, Savannah & I at Tailgate

Kaitlin & I with our 1st place float plaque & 2nd place OVERALL Homecoming plaque!

Great last semester of Homecoming activities. So proud of my Alpha Delta Pi sisters.

And now I lay me down to sleep.

-J