the day the music died

August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

Your music transcends time - you are a true legend and will be missed. Rest in peace.

Danny and I were sitting in the living room flipping through the channels when we saw the headline on E!News: Michael Jackson is Dead. We were in shock. Is this really happening? He is only 50 years old! Michael Jackson had a big impact on Danny's life when he was growing up - and I could tell he almost cried when he saw that headline on tv. I mean MJ is timeless! I wasn't even born when Thriller came out, and yet it is one of the most defining songs of the last 30 years. He was a true entertainer and legend, and I honestly do not think we will ever see anyone like him again. What a sad day yesterday was. I hope you find peace, Michael.

we will always be dreamers..

Our Story:

Danny & I met at Walt Disney World! We were both doing college internships there in 2007. We fell in love and were able to experience the happiest place on earth together! Our internships lasted 7 months, and the rest is history. So of course, Orlando & most importantly, Disney World, will always hold a special place in our hearts.

"I hope we never lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." -Walt Disney

updates

I went to Memphis for work on Wednesday and got back yesterday afternoon...long boring drive but it was a good trip. We're spending Father's day with my brother & parents on Sunday. My dad just got a big green egg so he is super excited about cooking on that. Danny doesn't get off work until 7 tonight - not sure what we'll end up doing. I want to float the Bogue Chitto river this weekend...we'll see if the weather is good. Still planning our Costa Rica trip in December - can't wait!

memorial weekend

Danny & I both had off work today so we went to my parents house and played in the pool all day - it was so relaxing. We had a busy weekend and just wanted to lay around and do nothing today! Yesterday we went to a BBQ at a friend's house and we went shopping on Saturday. I cooked italian beef casserole for dinner tonight and it was yummy!

This is a picture from 4th of July 2008 - we went to Nashville (with Cayla & Ryan in this pic).

baseball & beer - it's finally summer!

Hubs & I are going to the Braves game tonight. It's 'Thirsty Thursday" - which means $1 beer! It's our first game to go to this season and I'm soo excited! I hope it doesn't rain :)

awww

This is when I picked Danny up from the airport last summer after not having seen him in 3 months...look at that sweet face!

love is in the air

Hubby & I have been newlyweds for 7 months tomorrow! Can you believe it? I love him so much & he is truly my best friend. Our one year anniversary will be on October 12, 2009. I can't believe time is flying by so fast...next thing you know we won't be newlyweds anymore! He started his job today with Bankplus and I am so happy for him -- I'm crossing my fingers that everything works out and that he enjoys his new job! We went to Orange Beach last weekend and it was such a needed break - it was sunny the entire weekend and I want to go back! Here is a picture of us on the beach. Life is good.
-Rachel

i saw the sign!

So, I am completely immersing myself in redecorating our apartment. I am going to post before and after pics hopefully in the next few weeks. It is going to look so much better and I am so excited! I am still recovering from my surgery I had last Thursday. They ended up removing my appendix and said everything else looked pretty good. The procedure was called a "diagnostic laparascopy," which means they cut 3 holes in my tummy (one through my belly button). I am feeling alot better than I was this weekend - I still am having pain in my stomach and I can't really move around that much, but still alot better.

Besides our vacation to Costa Rica in December (and our cruise in August), there are 2 major things I want to accompish this year: we are either buying a house or moving out of state. I told hubby that if we have to stay here for a few years because of his job (he just got a job with Bankplus, yay!) that I definitely want to buy a house this year. If not, then I definitely want to move out of state; most preferably Charleston or New Orleans - I know, completely different.

-Rachel

nesting

http://www.thisyounghouse.com/ - I LOVE it! This website is my new obsession. It's written by a married couple in their twenties, and they talk about everything from how to upholster a headboard to organizing your garage to creating the perfect bedroom. Obsessed.

I have one thing I want to post but I can't talk about it yet, but more to come soon! So excited!!

-rach

st. paddy's day

So, two weekends ago was St. Paddy's Parade downtown -- I don't even know where to begin. SO MUCH FUN! Went out w ith old friends (lacey!) on that Friday night, then woke up at 8:30 AM on Saturday to go to the parade with big group downtown. We set up under this huge oak tree at the end of the parade (best place to be because by end of parade everyone will throw you tons of beads). I got so sunburned! The parade was so fun...Danny has the funniest video that I will try to post later. The parade was over around 5:30, and then we walked over to Hal & Mal's for the street party. It was too crowded - you couldn't even walk inside the bar. It was still fun and we ended up having a dance party on top of a bunch of tables right in front of the stage by the end of the night. Successful weekend.

Danny is still looking for a job; he has some interviews setup this week so we are keeping our fingers crossed. I told Danny I wanted to buy a house soon (he laughed), so we went looking at open houses Sunday afternoon - I think I kind of caught him onto the idea! We looked at a bunch of neighborhoods in Madison. And then this morning I told him I wanted to move to the beach...I am so impulsive. I don't know how he puts up with me but that is definitely why I love him!

We are in the process of planning 2 trips right now: a cruise to Mexico in August and then Costa Rica in December! I am SO excited! We have never been on a cruise so I cannot wait to see what that will be like. We're looking at a Carnival cruise that leaves from Mobile (easy drive from Jackson). The Costa Rica trip will be our big vacation. We want to spend at least 2 weeks there, and that will hopefully include Christmas day (my birthday!) with Danny's family and New Year's eve on the beach with alot of his friends. We've already gone to a travel agent and begun the planning a little but I will be so excited when everything gets finalized!

Thinking about going to Orange Beach this weekend - still deciding. I think we both need a break. There's a Hilton Garden Inn on the beach down there that I heard is super nice. Lindsey, we need to plan a trip soon! Miss you!

-Rachel