Happy Heart Day

I totally got surprised today at work! I heard the door open to the building and I thought it was just another student going to turn in an assignment they have due today. When I looked up to tell that "student" to staple their paper and put it in the chair, I was shocked to see Jonathan standing there with flowers!! I can't hardly remember the last time someone bought me flowers but I have NEVER been surprised at work before!

Hope everyone is having a great Valentine's Day!!

iPhone Pictures

Since I just downloaded the Blogger app to my iPhone, I thought I would share a few of the 200 plus pictures that I have on my phone. I can never remember to download my pictures from my phone to my computer! And sadly enough, I take WAY MORE pictures with my phone than I do with my actual camera. I have got to get better about downloading because I really don't want to lose all my pictures. . . .

One weekend, Jonathan and I went to Hamilton.  While there, I actually made breakfast FROM SCRATCH two mornings in a row. I even wore a apron! 

Waffles:

 

Sweet Blueberry Drop Biscuits:

 

Jonathan has decided that I can chauffeur him back and forth from Hamilton (or any other time we take his vehicle on a trip). I really like this picture because he looks like he just got in trouble and was sent to the back of the vehicle. However, I think he looks sad cause he wanted a DVD to watch.

 

Here I am putting stuff up in the attic for the first time. The boxes were too heavy for me to lift them over my head this time so I got to climb up in the attic and Jonathan handed me the boxes. . . . .such fun.

 

The rental house has a wood-burning fireplace. This past weekend it got down in the 20's over night so we were able to have a nice comfy fire!

 

 Okay . . . . That's all for now. However, I must get better about taking pictures AND downloading them more often! 

Family and a Newbie

I just wanted to kick off the new Lovebugs and Graces with a family post. Since I am no longer working on/updating a house, more of my post might be family related. With that said,  I want to refresh your memory on all the characters in my life (as well as introduce you to a Newbie)!

My Dad (AKA Pop or Pot):

He is "retired" but still manages to be employed by someone at all times.

My Mom (AKA Gram):

She is completely RETIRED and spends a lot of her time with her grand-kids.

My Brother and Sister-in-Law (Lee and CB):

They are still kickin' it in Pelham.

Their newest addition, JACK:

(Sweetness)

 And we can't forget Curt....

Here he is showing us how to correctly use his brother's Bumbo seat:

 But this is how he prefers to use it:

He calls this his "Potty Hat".

 And now I will introduce you to Jonathan (AKA my boyfriend):

 

He's been around for a while (almost a year) but since I haven't been up on blogging, I haven't really been able to introduce him to you. Sorry for the delay....

That should do it for the family. Now you can put a face with a name in future blog entries.

Under Construction...

For 2012, this blog is slowly going to undergo some changes. It will probably include some visual changes (some have already occurred if you didn't notice) and it will also have some content changes. You see, my life is a lot different due to several things, that all started with a new job in 2010, than it use to be when I started this blog. I am determined to start reflecting those changes in this blog! 

So this is your warning.....Lovebugs and Graces is now under construction! 

Bad Aunt Katie

I have been such a horrible Aunt! I have neglected to introduce you to the newest Cashion family member. 

Meet Jack:

Jackson Lee Cashion

Born: September 4, 2011

Jack came into this world much differently than his brother! Curt was ready to be here, Jack took his time (which allowed his Mommy time to get the drugs).

Also here are some more pictures of Jack and Big Brother Curt: 

Happy Fall Y'all!

Such a strange feeling....

This past weekend, I started packing up my house (FYI- This will be my 14 move since I graduated high school in 1999). This past weekend was also the first time in over a year that I left my house on Monday morning and it wasn't "show ready". Let's just say that was a really strange feeling. Every Sunday evening/Monday morning, I clean up the house knowing that it could be shown to someone anytime during the week. Now that it is rented and I am moving, I was able to leave it "As Is". 

This should give you an idea of how I left it.......in a mess! 

Boxes everywhere! This weekend it should get even worse (and strangely enough, I'm excited about it).

Mom and Dad came down to Tuscaloosa on Friday and we started the packing process. We got a lot more done than I expected! Kitchen....check, dining room....check, living room.......check, etc. Mom and I even had a yard sale on Saturday morning to try and get rid of anything that was no longer wanted/needed. It was a very successful weekend!  AND here's hoping to another one this weekend!

Goodbye Tuscaloosa....

After living out of a suitcase for more than a year, I am finally making a move. No....I didn't sell my house. However, I did find a person that is going to rent it and that means I AM MOVING! Although I love Tuscaloosa, it is past time to move closer to work. So, with all that said, I hope to be posting about the move and getting to start over in another house in the near future! 

In a little over two weeks, I will be living in another city.

Wish me luck!