I have changed a few things on the blog and wanted to introduce everyone to the important people in my life! Over on the left side are all my favorite people. Of course, I couldn't list every person that tops my favorite list, but these are the people that I will probably talk about most in my blog so I thought they deserved their own little place for everyone to see!
Mr. C: This is probably self explanatory, but Mr. C is the husband. He is my best friend and soulmate. We met in college (MTSU- Blue Raiders Baby!!) and have been together six years this January. We were married this past April and I couldn't be any happier. There are so many things I love about him, but the most important is that he makes me feel complete! He makes me laugh, he makes me feel beautiful, and most importantly he makes me feel loved! Ok...I know...enough of that!
Ellie: Is our little furbaby! She is the cutest most adorable puppy in the world (in my annoying- talk to a baby voice)! We have had her for about 6 months and she completes the Cotty family (for now). She was born in April and we got her from the shelter in June. We actually went to get her brother, but he was already adopted and when they brought her out we couldn't resist! We absolutely love having a dog!
The Bestie: This is my best friend, Ashley. She might as well be my sister! We have been the best of friends since the stone age, well almost anyway. We met 17 years ago and were on competitive dance and twirling teams together. We also attended the same high school and college. We lived together all throughout our college experience and the beginning of adulthood (Ash and G becoming adults together = funny times). She has been there for me through everything and no matter what happens we will always be best friends. I could tell you many more stories about our friendship, but that would take way too long. Ashley's mom is also my Godmother and an amazing woman in my life. I will be giving her a post just for her very very soon!
The Mom: There are no amount of words that could describe how much I love this woman! She would do anything for anyone and sacrifices her happiness everyday for others. She doesn't live in Nashville which makes me cry invisible tears, but we see each other as much as we can. She recently moved in with my grandparents to take care of them (and the daughter of the year award goes to...). I am headed to Chattanooga this weekend with Mr. C and The Bestie to visit her for her birthday.
The In-Loves: Oh my word! Mr. C's parents = adorable! These are my amazing Mom-in-love and Dad-in-love. If I could have hand picked my in-laws it would be these guys! I call them my in-loves because in-laws sounds so, well, you know. I thought in-loves sounds so much better and of course I am in LOVE with them! They live here in Nashville so we get to spend lots of time with them and I am so grateful for that.
The Lifers: These are my girls! The best of the best. I lovingly call them "The Lifers" because I know they will be friends for life and they would do anything for me. This little group consist of Ashley, Beth, Jenny, Jen, and Julie (I listed you alphabetical, ladies). I talked about Ashley earlier.
Beth and I have been friends for about 5 years. She was actually one of Mr. C's very best friends when we met (still is, but I think I stole her to my side). Beth is always full of energy and she can brighten up the room in a second!
Jenny and I have been friends for the past 10 years. We attended high school and college together. We lived together for almost 2 years during college with Jen and Ashley. I am so glad to have her in my life!
Jen and I have been friends for over 5 years. A brief time of that 5 years was spent sharing bedrooms in our 2 bedroom apartment where 3 people lived. Jen is a firecracker and always brings the life to the party!
Julie and I have been best friends for the past 10 years. We met at on our dance team. We have spent endless hours dancing and learning about life together. Julie has also been there with me through the good, the bad, and the ugly.
The Colleagues: I classify Lance and Carrie as "The Colleagues" because we met at work, but these guys are much more than colleagues. Although we met working in the music industry, we have grown very close and have become the best of friends. Everyone spends so much time at their job and I am so grateful to have met these two amazing people.
Alrighty, now you have met some of the most important people in my life. Mr. C, The Bestie, and I are headed to Chattanooga this weekend to have a little birthday fun with my Mom! I hope everyone has a great weekend!
I really want to bust out the decorations, but Mr. C says no! Yep, Scrooge himself says we can't put out the decor until after Thanksgiving. I guess I will just have to surround myself with everything else Christmas in the mean time. Even though Mr. C wants to wait, I am so excited about our little tradition we started last year! I am going to make a batch of my grandmother's amazing Russian Tea, turn on some Christmas tunes and trim the house in all things Christmas!! My Grandmother's Russian Tea is a fabulous little recipe that just screams Christmas time and makes your house smell absolutely lovely.
