Erin and Jared found out yesterday that little Sunshine Sellers is a GIRL!  I can't say that I'm surprised.  Erin asked me right before they went back for the ultrasound what I thought it was going to be.  I probably would have bet money that it was a girl.  I think it is perfect because those of you that know Erin know how girly she is.  It fits her that her first child would be a girl.  Jared, on the other hand, is not going to have a clue.  I LOVE it.  They found out and told the rest of us around 11 yesterday morning but didn't put it on facebook until yesterday evening.  I was in class last night and went to their facebook walls to see what they'd said.  Jared's status simply said "Girl".  One of his friends commented, "Where?  Was she hot?"  I actually busted out laughing when I saw that - in class.  I can just see Jared having to deal with that for HIS daughter for the rest of his life.  Oh dear, it just makes me laugh.

Well, anyways, I just wanted to share the news that I will be an Aunt to a precious, beautiful, incredibly spoiled little niece come the end of January / beginning of February.  I am beyond excited and can't wait to start shopping for sweet little girl things!!!

Who's Interested?!?!

I'm so excited about this year's Voodoo Fest in NOLA over Halloween.  Last year, a couple of my classmates made the journey down for this music festival, but I didn't get to go.  This year, we are already talking about it and we've already decided we're going.  So, who wants to go with me?

Check out the link, decide if you're interested, and let me know.  We could have so much fun staying in New Orleans and enjoying some good music!  I'm pumped!!!

Tuesday's Tune

Ugh . . .

But hey, it is my last year.  I can handle it!!!  :)  May 13, 2011, cannot get here quick enough!

Tuesday's Tune

So, I was pretty sick for the past week and a half.  I re-entered the world of the living yesterday and I have been so ridiculously busy trying to catch up and with tons of new stuff going on, too. 
1)  I started a new job at a law firm in Ridgeland, MS, this morning.  They have already piled me up with research projects and memos to write and pleadings to draft.  However, the two attorneys that work there are both young and seem very fun.  I'm excited about working with them during my last year of school.
2)  I still have my other summer job at another firm.  I'm supposed to only work 15 hours a week, but this week, I am working almost 30! 
3)  I also have my class two nights a week, which is thankfully wrapping up.  However, "wrapping up" means I have a final next Thursday. 
4)  I am taking the Ethics Bar (MPRE) on next Friday!  I have to make a certain score based on the Rules of Professional Responsibility to make sure I am ethical enough to practice law in Mississippi or Alabama (or wherever else I may choose to go).
5)  With all my work that I am actually paid for and my class, I have still been volunteering for Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project and working incredibly hard on making brochures on different topics for people with no legal knowledge to be able to understand.  This is very time-consuming and requires a lot of research, but I love doing it.  MVLP is a great organization and I'm excited they're here in town so that I have the opportunity to work with them.
6)  Finally, I am a STAR Director (read, Orientation Director/Planner).  1L Orientation is in two weeks so we have SO much to do to get ready for that.  I've been busy designing tshirts, finding a location to host a social, finding a dj/band to play at the social, meeting with 1Ls, etc.  It's a lot of fun and I enjoy it, but good grief.  Who knew it would consume so much of my summer.

So, anyways, I didn't mean to complain.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE being busy.  I think I strive under pressure and looming deadlines.  At least I'm not having to take the Bar Exam this week like so many of my friends!!!  I was getting at that because I have so much to do, I took this afternoon and came up to the school's library.

(from law.mc.edu)

 It is usually not my favorite place to go when I have a lot to do, but I figured since it was the summer there would not be many people here.  I always study or work with my headphones and listening to Pandora.  I heard a song that I just thought was funny.  It made me laugh.  So, I'm going to share it with you all!

Doo-Wah-Doo

Kate Nash is pretty awesome.  She's British.  She's super young.  She's really talented.  I just like her songs.  They're silly and funny and catchy.  Check her out.

Have a terrific Tuesday!

P.S.  I had really wanted to insert the you tube video onto my page, but I don't know how to do that.  Can someone tell me?  I wanted it to show up instead of just having to link to it.  Thanks!

BiG nEwS!

Erin and Jared are having a baby!!!

She found out a few weeks back and told us immediately.  We had to keep it a secret, though, until she was further along.  She is now about a week from being finished with her first trimester.  They told Jared's extended family last weekend and then told our extended family this weekend.  I didn't get to go to Troy,  but E & J went down.  They had a family birthday lunch.  Erin's birthday was this week so they invited my grandmother and cousins to come and meet them to celebrate.  On the cake, though, instead of saying "Happy Birthday," it said "We're Pregnant."  It was a cute way to tell them.

Don't they just look so excited?!  The baby is due February 1, 2011, so keep them in your thoughts and prayers, please!

Anyways, my first niece or nephew will so be getting this present from me:

(haha, totally kidding)

Family 4th of July

My 4th of July weekend was full of last minute plan changes and quick trips here and there (of course).  Despite all of this and the annoyance it brings, the weekend was a lot of fun but not too crazy hectic, which I really liked and appreciated.

I worked late on Friday afternoon.  Usually I can get out of here by 4:30 at the very latest.  Of course the one weekend when I have somewhere to go, it is closer to 5:30.  I was quite tired and not packed and not in the mood to deal with traffic, so I decided I would just stay in Jackson Friday night.  So, I cooked dinner at home and then Macy and I just hung out and I read a book and went to bed.  Lazy night.  Loved it!

Saturday morning I got up and got ready and got packed.  After fighting with my devil dog for a while (seriously, I was ready to GIVE her away by the time I got her in the car), we hit the road.  Of course had to have SOME mishap during the drive since the morning had started off so well.  I stopped about 25 miles from the exit where I got on I-20 to go to the restroom and get gas.  Well, I am just singing away and not paying any attention to what I am doing.  Next thing I know, the speed limit is dropping.  I'm confused and don't know why, in this particular location, it is changing so.  About that time, I see an exit.  Smart, educated me had gotten back on the interstate going the wrong direction - so I was back to Jackson!  Ha.  So, yeah, I had to turn around.  Good thing I was not in a hurry.  I drove to Anniston and stayed at Erin and Jared's house.  They were gone to the lake with J's family, so I drove around their little community and hit up some stores like Target, Old Navy, and Ross (my favorites!).  Macy and I then just hung out at their house with Macy spending the evening finding Rosie's toys to chew on and me spending the evening taking the toys away from Macy.

Erin and Jared got home from the lake Sunday morning.  We all decked out in our Braves' gear and headed to Atlanta to meet the rest of the fam.  We met them at the gates to Turner Field for the Braves v. Marlins game.  It was so much fun!  Our seats were perfect!  We were right beside the right field foul pole, but we were under the pavillion on the very back row, so we were close to bathrooms and drinks AND out of the sun!  The sun did creep under the pavillion in the bottom of the 9th and it got a little toasty, but I am so not complaining.  I can handle it for half of an inning compared to nine!  We had a lot of fun.  Mom, Kris, J, and I all were all sporting Heyward jerseys, but he didn't play because of an injury to his hand.  :(  However, I did get to see BOTH of my favorites, Chipper Jones and Brian McCann play. 

After the game was over (the Braves lost), we went up to the upper deck and enjoyed a concert by this awesome 70s band.  They're called Yacht Rock Revue.  Oh my goodness.  They were ridiculously good.  They played only songs from the 70s and they even dressed and acted the part!  I really enjoyed them, but my dad LOVED them.  ha.  I guess since they were playing music from his high school glory days.  Anyways, check them out, ESPECIALLY those of you in ATL.  They said they play somewhere (but I forgot where) every Thursday night. 

After their concert, we got to see the All American Fireworks Extravaganza, or something equally cheesy.  The fireworks show was pretty good, but more than the fireworks, I was impressed with the music they played during the show.  It was fun music to make you want to poke your chest out and call yourself an American and maybe even wear one of those lame flag shirts.  Well, not really, but it was better than the stuff little cities play during their fireworks shows.

We drove back to Anniston to E & J's that night and all stayed there.  Monday morning we all got up and they showed us their town and we ate our Independence Day lunch at some Mexican restaurant - ironic, hmm?  After hanging out a bit more, we all drove our separate ways:  E & J back to their little house, Mom, Dad and Kris to Troy, and Macy and I to Jackson. 

It was a fun weekend and I enjoyed seeing the fam and what is most likely to be our new tradition for Independence Day.

Thankful Thursday

Disclaimer:  This post is beyond cheesy.  I've warned you so if you continue to read, you cannot make fun of me.

Today I decided to post a few pictures of things for which I am incredibly grateful.  I am not usually one to be in a sentimental mood, but for some reason I am today.  So, a few things/people my life would be incomplete without and what they are to me:

My sisters, Kristin and Erin

Always there for me; usually answer my phone calls; understand that I am ridiculously lame but love me anyways with only the slightest bit of humiliation; always forgive me when I am a total witch.

My parents and the love they have shared for going on 30 years

Huge inspirations; role models; encouragers; believe in me when I can't believe in myself; stand up for me when I don't have the courage or the will power to stand up for myself.  I'm thankful for their tolerance although I'm sure I have been quite difficult.

High School Girls

If we've stayed friends this long, I truly believe we'll stay friends for much longer.  Life lines; memory sharers; girls I go to with what I think is serious life drama; understand me because they have watched me grow up

Macy

My first dog, well pet, of my own; my company and my family in MS; the reason for much of my laughter

Law School Pals

Encouragers; the ones who will stay up with me all night to study since we've wasted the entire semester; the ones who will always go out with me after a rough day, test, or lots of work; friends for the rest of my life because we have gone through an experience that is impossible for others to understand.

CrunchTime Legal Books

My last minute go-to that never fails me after I wait all semester to study.  I could not make it through law school without these books.

Old Navy

Forget quality when all of your summer clothes just about are stolen from you and you are left with nothing but the clothes you've had for years and years and then ratty t-shirts.  ON allowed me to re-stock almost my entire wardrobe for very little and for that I am incredibly grateful.

Travelling and New Experiences

I like to think I'm the well rounded person I am because of all of the amazing experiences I have had the opportunity to have and all the places I have gotten to go.  I've been to places like Europe, Vegas, NYC, Baltimore, Chicago, the lake, IKEA, Mexico, and the list just continues.

Laughter and those with whom I laugh

A sense of humor... is needed armor. Joy in one's heart and some laughter on one's lips is a sign that the person down deep has a pretty good grasp of life. - Hugh Sidey

A day without laughter is a day wasted. - Charlie Chaplan

Remington T-Studio Hair Straightener

Better than my Chi; never failed me, even on the most humid, rainiest days in South Alabama and Central Mississippi; quick and not time consuming; amazing.

For these things, and for plenty more, I am incredibly thankful.  I have been blessed beyond measure and am continuously and daily blessed.  Today, I wanted to count some of those blessings.  Thank you for sticking with it and reading through this corniness.  :)