Update

I know it has been a while but I just haven't quite had the time nor the urge to update. However, since Emily told me it was time for an update, I knew it must be bad! The only thing that makes it even worse it that my MOM said it was time for an update.

It is hard to explain but there has been a lot going on but not really a lot going on? Does that make any sense at all? I think not. I guess it has been three weeks ago, but I went back to Searcy, AR to visit with my friend Jenn. She and her husband Charlie are expecting their first baby (sweet Josie) in October. I have not seen Jenn since our friend Carla got married THREE YEARS AGO. I can't believe it had been that long but we picked up right where we left off. I didn't get there until late Friday night but we talked and talked until about 2am and then we got up on Saturday and headed to Little Rock for some baby shopping and a little Chinese food. I really had a wonderful time; after the trip, I realized how much I missed Jenn. She has had a pretty rough pregnancy so far so traveling hasn't really been an option for her. I am hoping that after the baby comes, she will be able to come to Birmingham for a weekend. It was very odd being back in Searcy. I really thought I would never go back but all in all, it was great. I got a tall Mr. Blonde at Midnight Oil (No, not the nickname of my boyfriend) but a FANTASTIC coffee drink from this cool coffee shop off of campus. I've always said the only think I miss about Harding was Jenn and my Mr. Blonde from Midnight Oil!

Two weeks ago Ben and I headed to Kentucky for my Grandma Fletcher's surprise 75th birthday party. This was one of the few times that our whole family was able to be there. That would probably have something to do with the fact that Aunt Cathy made us all promise to be there over a year ago. We certainly had plenty of advance notice! The party really turned out well. Since grandma is a huge gardener, we went with a garden theme. The decorations turned out pretty cute and of course, I did the cake. It was the largest one I have done yet. The cake turned out ok but it wasn't really what I had in mind when I started planning it. I guess it was ok because Grandma and Aunt Cathy seemed pleased and when they are happy, we are ALL happy! I have some pictures that I will try to post soon.

Well, that's the update for now. Please continue to keep my grandpa, Joe Powers, in your prayers.