Crimson Pride

I have been a Bama fan ever since I could walk and talk. Most of my family are University of Alabama football fans. When college football season rolls around, you can bet that you will find, on the television, a U of A game. It doesn't matter if we are having a winning or losing season, we are devoted to our team. It's called Crimson Pride! I have been blessed to go to a few games in my lifetime. Especially in the 1990's. Recently, the love of my life bought me tickets to the Alabama vs. Tulane Game and it was the first time I had been to T-town in over 15 years. As you can see from the photo above, I was extremely excited and this has been our year to show everyone what we are made of! We are about to play the Gators for the SEC Championship and have not lost a game yet... So in the words of all wonderful Bama fans in the world, ROLL TIDE ROLL!

How It All Began...

Once upon a time there were two people who knew each other for a long time, but never gave each other a chance. This is their story. John Murphy and I have known each other for almost 7 years now. We worked together at Baldwin County High School and taught on the same hall for 5 years. During those 5 years we were friends, but never thought about dating each other and really didn't hang out much outside of school. I transferred my 6th year of teaching to Elberta Middle School in Baldwin County and continued to stay in touch with him every so often on the weekends. Around January of 2008 we began talking a little more and hanging out with the same circle of friends. By February, I knew that my feelings were more than what they should be for someone that you call a "friend". I decided, like I usually do, to ask him out, after much debate (with my head and my heart). On February 29, 2008, JM and I went on our first date to Cousin Vinny's (a wonderful hole in the wall Pizza Place) and we have been dating ever since. I never knew that love could be this wonderful! We are currently planning a trip for the summer of 2009 to England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. It will be my first time overseas. I can't wait! And there will be a happily ever after!

My Dog, My Child...

Troy came into my life around Thanksgiving of 2005. He is thought to be a pit bull and boxer mix breed. Others have also speculated a pit bull and lab mix breed. Either way, he is a handsome man. He had been taken from his mother at the early age of 3 weeks old. I bottle fed him with a syringe and wiped him with baby wipes to help him go to the bathroom, until he was able to do it on his own. Needless to say, he was my baby. Now, he is a well behaved, lazy (most of the time), 3 year old. Lucky for me, he is the most pleasant dog around people, children, and other pets. Thank goodness he was easy to train! He enjoys rainy days in the backyard, long walks on the beach, and crackers crumbled over his dog food. He can be spoiled, at times. However, his favorite past time is napping and looking out the front window of our home.