The Masters

Judson was invited to the Masters at Augusta for the 9th time! Can you say rotten? His Sanderson Farms people have totally spoiled him. It is something he looks forward to every Spring. He never really gets any good pictures though because they are so strict on cameras and cell phones. So, this is really all I have to post.

The winner of the 2012 Masters...Bubba Watson! Yes, he is also the owner of the General Lee and the proud Daddy of a newly adopted baby boy! He was my personal favorite.

8th Grade Superlatives

"I got Most School Spirited and Most Likely to Succeed. Taylor Got Mrs. TRA."

That is the text message that I received from Ally during school today!  I am so proud of her and everything that she has accomplished this year. She is maturing into a successful, beautiful young lady! I love you, Ally!

ACM Awards in Vegas...Coming In HOT

Let me start out by saying we had a lot of "firsts" on this little weekend escapade. I will refer to them as Vegas Virgins! I do believe that the next Hangover movie could be based on our weekend in Sin City! It would definitely be a blockbuster! 

*FIRSTS* First time Lori and Eric had been to Vegas

As you can tell from the picture above, we came in just a little too HOT on Friday night!  Know how I know that??? One of the men is missing on Friday night on the way to dinner....John Bradley Williams! Never fear, he and Kerry made it with a small delay! We hit the pool hard on Friday and I think Brad had a little jet lag!

*FIRSTS* First time Kerry and Brad had been to a European pool together

While we were waiting on dinner reservations and Brad to take a 5 o'clock nap, the four of us had a drink at Hyde at the Bellagio. Eric offered to buy the four of us a drink while we waited. He almost pooped his pants when he got the check.

*FIRSTS* First time Eric paid $60 bucks for 4 cocktails...actually 2 beers, a water, and 1 double

After we took this picture, we walked over to the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas where we had dinner reservations at STK. It was the absolute BEST steak I have EVER had in my entire life! Then we hopped in our limo and rode around Vegas and saw lots of famous photo spots...the Pawn Shop, the Famous Vegas Sign seen below, Fremont Street, etc. we turned in early the first night so that we would be bright eyed and bushy tailed for the rest of the weekend's events!

*FIRSTS* The first time Lori and Eric had ever ridden in a limo

Saturday we hit the ground running! We went to the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand. It was THE PLACE TO BE ON SATURDAY! We had reservations, of course, thanks to our travel planner, my awesome husband, Judson. I must say that he did not leave one tiny detail unplanned! Except...he hit it a little hard at the pool on Saturday. He tried to get his money's worth and I guess he did....

The girls soaking in the Sun at the pool. 

*FIRSTS* There were a lot of firsts between the pool picture and the Dr Pepper party picture below. 

Unfortunately due to my PG blog ratings, I cannot posts them. Just know that most of them pertained to my husband who has been to Vegas MANY times before...go figure! The picture below is of us at the AWESOME concert that Dr Pepper sponsored the night before the ACM's. Even though Judson showed up late, it was unbelievable! We were up front...the FRONT ROW...all night! It was the best! 

Blake Shelton performs! 

Sunday, the ACM Awards Show...it was incredible! We, the group being led by the one and only, Dana (yes, that's me), managed our way to the floor again. We were seat fillers and had the best experience you could ask for at an awards show. 

*FIRSTS* First time Williams and Regis' attended an awards show.

*FIRSTS* First time Williams and Regis' were seat fillers.

*FIRSTS* First time Williams and Regis' were VIPs for the night simply by following there friend Dana's lead.

*FIRSTS* First time Williams and Regis' threw 20s for seats, drinks,tables,rides,photo ops, etc.

This was the photo taken at the beginning of the night! You cannot tell from the picture but I do believe that Judson was in desperate need of intravenous fluids. Had we known about the Hangover Heaven Bus at the time, then we definitely would have dropped Judson off for a bag or two of fluids. Just saying. 

*FIRSTS* First time Judson was a Vegas Virgin in many senses of the word. WOW! 

This was our photo taken at the end of the night! We didn't have a real camera, just cell phones. Probably not a bad thing...

Can you guess which one is Judson, Brad and Eric???

If you would like further details of this trip, you will have to go to Vegas to find out. It stayed there!

FMS Conference in New Orleans

One of my FAVORITE places to visit! I LOVE NEW ORLEANS! I am not sure if it is the delicious food, rich history, awesome music, or what, but I love to visit  New Orleans! Judson and I had a grocery seminar there and decided to make a trip of it. We were in and out in three days. It was a prefect little getaway. We ATE and DRANK too much and learned a little! The picture below is of Me and Big Al Carson. He sings at the Funky Pirate and has for many years. He was very entertaining! We bought a CD and had him sign it for one of our Sanderson friends that originally told us about this place. 

Me and Big Al Carson

Bourbon Street

One of the many Mardi Gras beads shops along Bourbon Street

Leaving the Funky Pirate

Some of our New Orleans Favorites...Aunt Sally's Pralines...K Paul's Restaurant...

Pat O'Briens...

Lafitte's Blacksmith Bar...Bourbon Cowboy...

Cafe Du Monde...

It was nice to get away just the two of us even if it was just for a couple of days! Whats a trip to the Big Easy without some world famous Cafe Du Monde Beignets??? MMMMM.....

Oney's View of His Mom and Dad

Oney is quite the artist lately. He doodles here and there and occasionally leaves drawings out for me in the kitchen. The other night I walked in and found these two drawings on the kitchen counter. It is a drawing of Me and Judson through Oney's eyes! Priceless!

I love the perfectly straight hair, huge smile, arms wide open, short dress, and high heels!

I love Judson's hair, tongue sticking out, hands reaching out to grab you, shorts and a t-shirt, and look at those big feet!

Thanks, Oney, for the artwork! Keep up the good work!

Confirmation Class

It is a special season for Abby...she is going through Confirmation Class at our Church. Rev. Tim Carpenter does an excellent job with Confirmation. Ally completed her class the year before last. She really enjoyed all of the activities and getting to grow closer to her Church family. Tim has events or meetings planned every weekend between now and their Confirmation in the Church. They will visit a Jewish Synagogue and a Catholic Church, too. They also have a weekend retreat planned. Abby is so excited about her mentor, Robin Racine. She is really enjoying their time together.

Abby will be confirmed in the Church on April 22, 2012. Sittie has a special day planned for her...a delicious meal with lots of family and friends! Sittie was nice enough to do this for Ally since I had just had surgery. Of course, she wanted to do the same for Abby!

We are looking forward to this special day, Abby. I still remember my Confirmation at Elm Grove Methodist. It seems like yesterday.

Catchup Take 3...

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