Ode to Gatlinburg!

WHEW! Good to be back home, yet sad to be home. We had such an awesome time! I feel as if I've gained 100 pounds from all the good food we ate. We didnt get to do everything we wanted b/c of the lack of time, but I can honestly say this was the best vacation I have ever been on!

Our attempt at taking a good photo, while on the sky lift...

Beautiful view while hiking

We had to play catch up to the lil one!

Doesn't this look like a post card?

The waterfall was breathtaking!

I Love this one

Almost back down to the bottom!

Crash!

Today is also:

1. I did not wake up grumpy and snap at my boyfriend over a pair of wet shoes.
2. I did not spend 5 minutes in the daycare parking lot discussing a toy truck and listening to a dramatic (as well as convincing) meltdown!

3. I did not give in to the meltdown.

4. I did not spend the morning daydreaming about the beautiful vacation we had!

Just wanted to add in a little tribute to the Late Bea Arthur. The Golden Girls is/was one of my favorite shows. Arthur passed on April 25th.

I dont like this person...

well well well. I thought today would be a rather pleasant one. I awoke this morning in a fairly good mood. Only 30 minutes later it was ruined. From then on my day has went down the toilet. I think I have a notion on why. I consider myself a positive happy person. My intuitive thinking often gets in the way of this. I dont know why I am the way I am. I have a clue. I am a sociology major therefore I am always reading far into things/people far too deeply. I continue to do this because welp, most the time my notions/premontitions (whatever you wanna call it) are correct!
I often judge people when first meeting them. I know, I know this is a really bad thing to do, but I am usually right about people. What I really hate about this is when you meet someone and get them all figured out. You know something about someone but they never admit to it. EVER! Its like you are just waiting for them to slip up and say/do something and it never happens. Then one day you convince yourself that you were wrong....unbelievable. You get comfortable, you trust, you......JUST FELL FOR IT Next thing you know it happens...the truth comes out (As it always does) and there you are...You can commend yourself for figuring it out beforehand, but then feel foolish for falling into it and not trusting your feelings. This has happened to me. It sucks. After having this happen to you, one may wonder of the event occuring again. Every new relationship is quickly busted for fear that one is once again "just falling for it." This is a serious issue for me. Trust in someone is a big thing. Lastly, Here's quote from Author Jodi Picoult:
"Let me tell you this: if you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it’s not because they enjoy solitude. It’s because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.”

Wonderful Weekend!

Other than today being work day number 8 in a row, I had a pretty eventful weekend. Saturday I kept my friends baby, Brooklyn. She is so funny!

She loved the lawn mower!

And of course had to do everything Aaden did!

This is a cute one!

Im very excited for our weekend getaway coming up on Friday! I wish it was longer, but I think we can make the most of our time while we are there.

On a grumbly note, I just got word of someone cheating! Cheating on their wife. If there is one thing I cannot stand it is a cheater! Cheating constitutes a whole mess of things. Cheating to me, is not just a physical act, but also emotional. If you are still hanging on to someone emotionally, but yet have moved on and engaged in another relationship, guess what YOU are a CHEATER! And also probably a little psychologically unsettled for not being able to let go and freakin move on! If you cant get through the day without mentioning the ex or talking to them, then you should not be in a relationship!

I dont feel that I could ever forgive someone who cheats. I would be too insecure that they would do it again. Sorry dont mean nothing to me, and these days neither does a promise. Ive been promised the world and have been told everything I ever wanted to hear, but that means nothing anymore.

Dont get me wrong I love my boyfriend very much and Im not referring to him on any of this. Ive been ruined before and know what to look out for. Which brings me to my next topic:

Meet Josh and Anna Duggar!

(For those of you who arent TLC addicts, as I am.) Josh and Anna have a truly remarkable story with a wonderful, loving family behind them. This story inspired me and made me wish I had the same kind of fairy tale wedding and love story. They met and immediately knew they liked one another. They did not hook up or make out. They prayed to God. They prayed and asked God if the other was supposed to be the one he made for them. God answered their prayers and before long they were engaged to be married. Both Josh and Anna had the same values and home life. They never even kissed until their wedding day! That brings a tear to my eye! Seriously! They have been married for a while now and have recently announced that they are expecting! For those of you who dont know Josh comes from a very large family which includes 17 brothers and sisters. His parents instill values and morals within their children. Obviously they are doing something right, because the have raised a very special young man. im truely inspired by this family. I may not agree with all their practices, (Naming all thier children with the letter "J" or all 20 members of the family sharing one huge closet) but I can surely say that they have warmed my heart!

Im at Work. On a Saturday! Ive already been here for 3 hrs. and its only 9 am. motivated motivated! Im waiting on a friend to come by so we can go yard saleing! Who knows what we will get into. tonight is Thunder of Louisville, a big Fire works show. However, I will not be attending. ( Large crowds, ewww) Devin and I are considering taking Aaden and my friends baby girl to the air show, but who knows.

Gingerbread House!

So last night Devin forced lil man and I to throw away our precious Gingerbread house that we worked so diligently on for 3 days! I know you're probably thinking Gingerbread house? in April? Don't worry, the story goes way back to December. Aaden and I worked on it and, might i add, It turned out great! Sure, it was not comparable to the picture on the box, but I've mentioned my artistic abilities before, plus including a vivacious 4 year old! The beautiful house dawned our kitchen table for a couple of months and then Devin suggested we toss it out! I was saddened by this and Aaden was also upset. We developed a plan to keep it. We sat it on top of the fridge, out of the way. Every couple of weeks Devin would mention, "When are we going to throw away that gingerbread house? I would reply, assuring him, "We have got to get a picture with it first." So being the procrastinators that we are, it has been put off until last night.

We had no other excuses so we snapped a quick photo. I presumed Aaden would be heartbroken and he was- For about a millisecond. His daddy suggested he be the one to take it outside and smash it. I guess that's one of the many joy's of living with a man/boy!
I almost forgot to mention next years Gingerbread house idea!
Here's a sneak peek!

Wedding Planner

Going along with trying new things and writing this blog, I am interested i just a whole plethora of artsy type things. Don't worry I cant draw stick people, so when I say artsy don't get your hopes up, I should call them hobbies and interests. So first, Wedding Planning. This is probably something that every single female thinks about. Im not trying to get hitched, but it is fun to think about. Being part redneck my ideas aren't likeable by many, so go ahead and quit reading now if you feel like it.

Wedding
I imagine an outside wedding. Nightime. Shoot, Now im trying to think of ways to describe it. Ok, think Steel Magnolias- the reception, only at night. In a gazebo, with guests seated in front.



Colors
OK, forget about "My colors are Blush and bashful" Pink is not my signature color;) I think I would like off whites, pearl-colored! O r even a very pale, soft blue. sheets draped over the gazebo, yes gazebo. Old wood, rustic looking with twinkle lights draped all over it (Twinkle lights people, not christmas lights!) It wouldnt need to be very large, just big enough for the couple and the preacher man.

Decorations
Different sized square haybales with twinkle lights wrapped around them. A dark reception hall(or clean barn;)) dim, putting off just enough light with scattered oil lamps. A few trees or plants for greenery. Linens on the tables would be clean and pressed, but still keep an antique feel. I guess i call this style shabby chic, I read that in a magazine.Cream colorred tulle wrapped around the beams and "poles?" ever so slighlty, not taking away from the beautiful rustic barn Gather a few (3 or 4) old quilts with beaming colors and hang them on the walls to add color to the barn. They dont have to match. Without getting out of my theme style, possibly hanging a few of those paper lanterns or those pom pom things for added lighting??? A large tree trunk off to the side with our initials carved right in. Going back to the Steel Magnolias theme, of course using large magnolias. At other weddings ive seen slide shows up on a big over head baby pictures through adult years of the couple, while playing sweet love songs.

Food
Buffet Style Country Cookin of course!

Im really glad im writing this, I would hate to leave out any detail.

Who I am, Where Ive been and Where Im going...

Just an introductory about me, Im Casey, duh. I have recently ventured out into the "real world" as people like to call it. Yes folks ima college graduate. Honestly, I dont feel any different. Ok now backing it up to 22 (almost 23) years ago when i took my first breath in this world. I was a June baby. Attached to my mother from birth i tell ya. My father, however, thats a different story. As much as I hate to admit it that story needs a whole 'nother blog, itsa shame that i am going to use up a whole one on that crap. Anywho, had a good childhood. I have one older sister, grandparents, friends and all that. I dont really like gettin into the past....so When i graduated high school i knew i wanted to go to college, but i didnt know what to major in, and sadly $16,000 later, i still dont. Im job hunting, along with half of America. Considering posting myself on a billboard along with my credentials. I couldnt ask for anything more in my lilfe right now (other than a job) I live with my boyfriend and part time his 4 yr old son. I love it. I have cohabitated before and i know all the crap of it. but this time its different. Soooo I love my boyfriend and his son and we are happy! Thats all for now, but dont worry I'll be posting more- and hopefully get up the nerve to post in greater detail!