A chapter quickly coming to an end

The tassel, cap and gown are purchased.

I have 3 days of college classes left.

Graduation is 2 weeks away.

It's becoming all too bittersweet.

'Tis the Season

I went to the Junior League Marketplace at the Classic Center earlier in the month to get some photos for my internship with the Convention and Visitor's Bureau.  I came across a ton of stuff my Mom would love, so naturally that's what I was drawn to photograph.  My Mom loves Christmas time (especially snowmen) and she's incredibly patriotic. There were a ton of great local vendors and I probably could have gotten all of my Christmas shopping done in one day....too bad I was working.  However, after my visit to the marketplace I was quickly in the Christmas spirit that's for sure! 

Light up the Night

Since I have gotten really behind on my blogging, I am now working backwards.  

Before Thanksgiving Alan was surprisingly in the Christmas spirit, it was probably due to the fact that it was the first day that it was actually cold in Athens. Fall had finally arrived! So, we made a trip to Wal-Mart for more lights to decorate his balcony.  Well, he did most of the light hanging and I did most of the hot cocoa sipping.    

Trimming the Tree

My nephew Brandon has his very own tree at my parent's house.  This year will technically be Brandon's 3rd Christmas (he was hardly a day old on his first Christmas). He is a Christmas Eve baby and I think he must have been born knowing how to decorate a Christmas tree. Without anyone showing him what to do he hung ornaments all over his tree.  I was pretty impressed, but he is a pretty smart little boy.    

A little help from Uncle Bryan was needed for the top of the tree. 

The artist with his finished masterpiece.