#OBAvacay

Why do vacations go by so quickly?  Seriously.  That is one question in life that I'll continue to ask over and over and never be able answer.  Our annual beach vacation has come and gone BUT we did leave with fun memories and good tans!

We love Orange Beach.  Love it.  We love it so much that we've gotten in the routine of eating out at the same places again and again.  This year, though, we switched it up a bit and I, personally, was very proud of us for doing so!  We ate at our hole-in-the-wall Mexican place (per usual) but everywhere else was something different from last year's trip.   Our find of the year was Lucy B. Goode's, which is right next to Lulu's.  We were all set to wait the 1.5 hours at Lulu's when my bestie, Leighton, recommended Lucy B. Goode's.  No wait, kid friendly and a super fresh menu?!  Yes, please!  We absolutely LOVED it.  Go there.  Another new place we tried was The Crab Trap in Perdido.  It was delicious and the wait was very manageable especially considering it was a Saturday night.  Plus, we were all able to partake in a little sunset photo shoot on the beach while we waited...two birds, one stone.  We didn't make Cafe Grazie last year SO we definitely went there.  Their bread and olive oil/garlic/cheese confection is to die for.  And, instead of hitting up The Gulf for dinner, we decided to go there on Sunday for lunch prior to leaving town.  Best decision ever and I hope a newfound tradition.   Their view is breathtaking!!

The weather was great.  The company was fabulous.  The drive was EASY.   The shopping was fun.  TAKE ME BACK!!!

love this sister of mine

precious parents

the originals

the newest addition

beach babes

the girls

the stacys

he's not spoiled at all by these two

the lovebirds...and stafford

baby model

these boys sure are lucky! :)

my best boy

Go Shorty, It's Your Birfday

Are you singing 50 Cent yet?!  So, a little late in posting this since it WAS my birthday...two weeks ago.  I love July the Fourth.  Not just because it's my special day but because it's just F-U-N.  I mean, it's summer, in America...what's not to love?!  We spent our holiday at home, hanging out with family, friends, CCJ and hot air balloons.  Turning 29 (again) was a blast!! 



scenes from the Fourth

Here Comes The Judge

Last weekend, the Stacy fam headed north to Dyersburg for a weekend in Tennessee.  We had a purpose for going but we couldn't let my dad in on the why so I made up some story that he probably didn't buy at all but being the good sport that he was, he never let on! 

 

Yesterday, the Dyer County Bar Association sponsored a portrait unveiling (of dad) to celebrate over 20 years on the bench.  The event was a surprise for him and I think he was truly humbled to see his family, friends and co-workers there to celebrate with him.  It was such a fun morning and it was great to see how much others genuinely appreciated my dad.  He's a great man and we are so very proud of him and all that he has accomplished in his judicial career.  Here's the article in our local paper regarding the day: http://www.stategazette.com/story/2096873.html



 

 

family photo by Clayton Hayes

A Best Friend's Wedding

A few weekends ago, one of my childhood besties, Chris, got married at Lake Burton.  If you've never been to Lake Burton in North Georgia, you seriously must go.  It was BEAUTIFUL! It's a man-made lake nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and pretty easy to get to.  I flew into Atlanta and spent some good QT with AJ & Frank before we set off on our two hour drive to the lake. 

The rehearsal dinner and wedding were a blast!  For Saturday, our crew rented a pontoon boat and cruised around the lake all day.  It was so much fun!!  It's always fun to catch up with Dyersburg friends and make new ones! Congratulations Bevin & Chris!! So happy that you're now Mr. & Mrs.!

rehearsal dinner'ing with AJ

LOVED seeing Mike...all the way from Paris!

Dyersburgians

reception time

Mr & Mrs Chris Carter

Lake Burton

our lake house dock

Happy Birthday Reedy!!

Happy Happy Happy Birthday to my precious husband!  I love this day not only because my love was born BUT also because it is our engagement anniversary!  Seven years ago, today, Reed asked me to marry him.  It was (and still is) one of the happiest, best days of my life!  So...happy 33rd birthday AND happy 7th engagement anniversary! :)  I love you!

SUPER REGIONAL CHAMPS!!!

And, OMAHA here we come! Oh my goodness.  So much excitement.  Can't even handle it.  Monday night, the Rebs pulled off a beautiful win over LA-Lafayette to advance to the College World Series for the first time in 42 years.  IT.  WAS.  GLORIOUS. 

REGIONAL CHAMPS!!!

I'm pretty sure last weekend in Oxford was one of the best weekends in Oxford that I've had in a long time.  I mean, it just doesn't get any better than a weekend at Swayze.  I love football and I love the Grove but I'm a baseball girl, always have been and always will be.  Ole Miss was hosting a NCAA Regional and of course, we had to go and cheer on our Rebs.  It is, afterall, the Road to Omaha.  GO REBS!!!