Where do I begin!?

We've had a BUSY last week and a half! My last post was about the NCAA Tourney. I'm sad to admit that my bracket this year was even worse than the ones in the past. Looks like I'm buying Tucker lunch again this year! :) Bracket or no bracket - it's been a fun tournament to watch. Ben, Seca and I were able to go out and watch the debacle of a game where Maryland was embarrassed by Memphis. It was a tough loss but I was satisfied with the fact that they were back in the big dance this year! I'm now on the Tarheel bandwagon for Jacqueline. Can't hurt to cheer for a fellow ACC Team right!?!

My birthday is tomorrow. I'm hoping that 33 is still considered early thirties as I'm not ready to say MID thirties yet. HA! Dear Crazy.... The celebrations began last Thursday night at the Bradley's. Leslie made me a bday dinner of all of my favorites....Bubba burgers, hashbrown casserole and meatballs - oh my!! MMMMM.....Yumm-O!! Melissa, Buck, Kiara and Amiayah were able to join us - family dinners are the best! Thanks again to Scott & Leslie!

Friday night was nice and quiet. Ben went out with the boys to watch the games and I had a lazy evening on the couch. Heather came over after her niece's softball game so she could be here the next day for Starbucks and getting ready for Kim & Tony's wedding. Little did I know that her and Ben had planned a surprise for me......after we went to Starbucks she told me that we were going to the COACH outlet. I argued with her and told her that I wasn't going in there. Let me back up a few months....I love COACH - I can't tell you why as I'm not one to spend a lot of money bags - a $10 one from Target will make me just about as happy on any given day but over the last few years my love for beautiful bags with a COACH tag hanging from the zipper brings me much joy. Back last fall I cut myself off from buying COACH bags. I just didn't feel the need for them anymore now that I had a beautiful baby that could reap the benefit of my love to shop. LBH - she's the best dressed baby in all of NOVA!! I've done really well on all of my trips to the outlets watching Heather, Amanda and Lauren buy new bags. I went in there a few weeks ago and fell in love with one sitting on the shelves with a big 50% off sign above it but I restrained and reminded myself that I didn't need it. Apparently I talked about it a "few" times and even contemplated using a Visa gift card that I had gotten for my bday to actually buy something for me because that's what I was instructed to do......it was not to be used on Taylor. Unknown to me - Heather and Ben had decided the day before that they were going to get it for me. Back to Saturday morning....they were afraid that I was going to buy it for myself before my bday actually rolled around so after I was done yelling at Heather that I was not going into that store she told me why we were going - that I was going to get my present early. OH - here's the other kicker.....Ben and I don't do presents - Heather and I don't do presents - I don't do presents with any of my friends....I'd rather just go to dinner and hang out. So now I don't know if I should laugh or be mad at them but I quickly got over it when she put the bag in my hand. WHO HAS THE BEST HUBBY AND BFF EVER!?!?! I DO!! I DO!!

Speaking of "I DO" - Saturday evening we went to Kim & Tony's wedding! It was held at Hillsborough Vineyard in Purcellville. It was a beautiful ceremony and wonderful reception. Delicious wine, amazing food and even better company.

Congrats Kim & Tony!!!

Lauren and Amanda were so kind to play with Taylor that night! And here at the house no less so she could go to sleep at her normal time and in her own bed. The 3 of them had a good time! Taylor even got to go to COACH that day as well!! Don't say it - it's not like mother like daughter - unless you mean she won't get her 1st one until she's over 30 like me - then we can be the same! HA!!
Special thanks to Lauren for both dropping us off and picking us up at the hotel! Much appreciated girl!

Yesterday we went to the Rents for lunch and some basketball! I took some pictures but don't have them all downloaded yet. Once I finish that, I will post a link to the pictures.

Enough about me.....Taylor will be 10 months old tomorrow!?! Can you believe it? She's getting so big and has such a great little personality! We are having a lot of fun with her!! Most of the pictures referenced above are of her so you will see what I mean!

Last but not least.....happy news for our friends Seth and Susan!! Seth proposed yesterday and obvi she said YES!! YAY!! Seth has been a regular at Glory Days for as long as I can remember. I only just got to know Sue better the last couple of months - she's a fantastic person and I couldn't be happier for them!

You guys better come see me at the bar soon so I can see the ring in person!!

So there you have it - you are all caught up now. Hope everyone is doing well! Until next time.....