I watched the Bachelorette twice yesterday...thank you mr. dvr man...because there was just too much drama with a capital D to take in all at once. If your lost, BooMama recaps it best! But let me just say...

I was a big fan of Jake. I really was. And I am going to miss his pretty little face, but Jake, my friend, you are a cheese monster! If you want a girl like Jillian (which I don't really think you do...try Bachelorette Mayberry next time), you need to come down to earth! It is sad, though because it really does come down to insecurity. Um..."I haven't been honest with you...I know I tell you all the time how much I like you, but I haven't been 'honest' about how much I likelove you"! So sad. So sad.

And to my second fave, Michael. We almost lost him this week too! Come on, Jill, keep him around for the laughs and the dancing. This will probably be his last week, though, sadly. He's just not serious enough for Jill I think, nor is he old man enough.

Jillian has clearly emerged with a type: Dark hair, mature, serious, and quirky. I know I have been so bad at predictions so far, but if I had to guess between Kiptyn, Jesse, and Reid, I'd have to say....hmmm....

Kiptyn...shallow obligatory conversations so they can get to the making out

Jesse...a little predictable, but sweet

Reid...all the quirks to keep her entertained, all the confidence and independence to keep her guessing

I don't know! Play paper rock scissors! That would be about as realistic as this whole thing! Seriously!

I mean, I like Jillian. I've watched every show. But I'm beginning to just not relate to Jillian. Plus, 5 hometown dates! Really! Why do they keep going up on the number?? Most of these guys have only had date and now she's meeting the parents?

Oh, and how about that monkey wrench preview for future episodes which I can only assume means Ed is coming back (as she is in her white dress) and is going to propose! (Again, after JUST ONE DATE!).

On a random light note, I would like to mention that I loved this last episode extra because Blake and I honeymooned in Banff and Lake Louise, so there ya go. And I'm so excited about going to Spain! This show is great! A little bit of soap opera, a little travel channel, and all reality. Money!

cya later Jake. no. really.

"weet nuggles"

sometimes certain things happen that just causes me to "get" how God must feel. Seeing my children love each other is definately #1 in that list. When they show preferance to each other I can get why God wants so much for his children to love each other. It's a beautiful thing.

Bachelorette begins...

Thanks McMommy for your opinions about the Bachalorette, which began on Monday. I, too, think Jillian is a class act and I am so happy she is the Bachelorette! This is the most creepy group of guys I have ever seen though. As if we needed 5 more creepers?!?
1. Foot fetish guy has to go! Tanner P. But I really think Jill knows theres a little something up with him since she said she is going to have to check him out a little better. And is it just me or is does he look like someone?

like, er, Matthew Lillard? or is that just me?

2. The guy that called her a sexy minx and 'Hot Tub Harris' is gone THANK GOD! But huge props go to Jillian for playing that off.

3. Finally, John H.
I really felt bad for that dude, feeling like he had lost his soul mate and all, but he was a creepy close talker. uh...excuse me...give her a little breathing room!

4. What was up with the whole conversation between Brian and Kyle? First of all, I thought Kyle was a cutie. Vintage-Bronx-metro-man with all things artsy to talk about. He was charming, and he looked like Ryan Gosling with the cute overconfident personality to boot (not to mention the fact that he could kick pretty high).
But Brian ???
Why is it that Alabama people always look like redneck idiots on television? I mean, Really? The trailers comment? Seriously? And can someone please tell me why he got a rose?? especially over Kyle??




So, here are my top 5 picks:
1.
Jake the pilot. My hands down fave, but wonder if he seems a little too good to be true.


2.
Kypton is great, but still need to get to know him a bit.
3.
Michael. Just crazy about him and his break-dancing self.

4.
Mathue. Very nice.


5. Sasha is not half bad either. I mainly like him because of his family. They were cute and I think Jillian would have fun with that crew.

And here's my prediction...
Who can tell at this point, and I always get these things wrong, but I am predicting from the previews that Jake ends up being one of the ones with a possible girlfriend or something that would break her heart. I am thinking Michael makes it into the top 2 atleast because it sounds like his voice at the end saying 'i love you'.
So, that's all I have for now, but can't wait til Monday to see how it all unfolds.

Shout-Outs

This week's Shout-outs go to two VERY special people to me! My little sis and little bro. Both are having some great life changes going on right now and I definately want you both to know how much I love you and am proud of you!
The BIG news:

Meme got engaged! And we are all in love with her choice! Brad is wonderful and I wish you many long years (um...like 60 or so) together in happy marriage!!!!! Now let's have fun planning a wedding!


Samford is proud to announce that Matthew is graduating from college today! Yea! You did it! You did it! Regardless of what the future holds, no one can ever take away what you have acco mplished. Good for you little brudder!


The boys are very proud as well. They say, "Yea! We are getting a new uncle!" and "Yea, our uncle has no more excuses to stay away because he's studying :)"

Top 3 people I want to say THANKS to this week...

I have been thinking for some time that I want to use my blog to thank people in my world who I don't tell enough, but couldn't live without. I feel like I say thank you a lot, but for some reason, saying thanks just isn't always enough. So I hope to periodically post it here how much you mean to me for the whole world to see.

1.)
It's only appropote that my #1 thanks on my #1 'thanks' blog goes to my #1! My best friend. We have rarely left each other's side in the last 9 years, know everything about each other, and love each other more now than we ever have. No matter what, we will always be. I can't even start to name all I want to thank him for, but he knows already, thankfully.

2.)Thanks to you for thinking my children hung the moon. Being such a vital part of the village raising them. Helping us make sure they not only receive the best education Birmingham has to offer, but also win their very first fund raisers, and do it in style, wearing the best looking things from GAP and Landsend. Thanks for helping us keep them safe on the road and in a comfy bed every night. Thanks for singing them songs and telling them stories. For everything, thanks.

3.)
Thank you for being the person in my life who has known me the longest and still calls me every day. Thank you that I can always be honest with you, and you always love me anyway. Thank you for thinking I am the funniest human alive even though, clearly, I am not. Thank you for letting me be your baby doll and treating me beautiful while we play dress up. Thank you for being such an amazing grandmother treating my babies as if your very next breath depends on their happiness. Thank you for being the most sacrificial person I have ever known always giving, but also teaching me to take care of myself, and when we fail, still just giving, giving, giving.

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This is kind of like the 25 things - except there are pre-decided questions and it's about you and your spouse, not just you. Come on, play along - inquiring minds want to know! ;-)

♥ What are your middle names?
Brook and Blake (we both go by our middle names too). (Our first names are Randy and Miranda, and we are both named after our dads who are both named Randy. Both of our mom's middle names are Lynn).

♥ How long have you been together?
9 years

♥ How long did you know each other before you started dating?
24 hours

♥ Who asked who out?
Blake asked me

♥ How old are each of you?
Blake is 33 and I am 28.

♥ Whose siblings do/ did you see the most?
Mine, since they live in town.

♥ Do you have any children together?
Yes, three sons

♥ What about pets?
Reagan (Old English mastiff), Meredith (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel), Fontana (Simese Himalayan), and 2 goldfish named Shark and Whale

Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?
having opposite interests and likes and dislikes. It's really sacrificial for us just to have fun together sometimes

♥ Did you go to the same school?
technically UAB, but not at the same time

♥ Are you from the same home town?
No

♥ Who is the smartest?
Depends on the subject. He covers the left brain subjects, I take care of the right

♥ Who is the most sensitive?
hmmm...that's a tough one. I am usually more emotional about things, but Blake is more easily offended than me

♥ Where do you eat out most as a couple?
La Spada, Highlands Bar and Grill, and Surin as a couple
La Spada, Baha Burger, Pablos, Mellow Mushroom, and Indigo Joe's as a family

♥ Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
either Bonaire or Banff, Canada

♥ Who has the craziest exes?
Blake

♥ Who has the worst temper?
Blake's is probably the worst, but I have only ever seen it once and it was in our first year of marriage. Mine is vicious, though, and it comes to visit usually every month or so

♥ Who does the cooking?
I am the regular, but you would rather eat Blake's cooking. He actually enjoys it.

♥ Who is more social?
Umm... probably Blake

♥ Who is the neat-freak?
Me!!

♥ Who is the more stubborn?
That's a toss up depending on the subject again

♥ Who wakes up earlier?
We usually wake up around the same time, but that's a new thing. Traditionally it has been Blake

♥ Where was your first date?
We started at Purple Onion off of Lakeshore (he was like 45 minutes late, I can't believe I waited), and then we drove around and talked the rest of the night. We talked about getting married that night.

♥ Who has the bigger family?
Blake by just a few

♥ Do you get flowers often?
yes, but I buy them for myself. No one knows what I like better than me.

♥ How do you spend the holidays?
Running around like crazy trying to see all our families!

♥ Who is more jealous?
Blake Blake Blake!

♥ How long did it take to get serious?
It was love at first sight, so like 5 minutes

♥ Who eats more?
I actually think I do, but I rarely see Blake eat since he is usually at work. I know he VERY rarely eats the food I cook, so there ya go.

♥ Who does/ did the laundry?
I do the laundry. Blake is not allowed in the laundry room.

♥ Who’s better with the computer?
Blake

♥ Who drives when you are together?
Blake. He doesn't let me drive. I don't blame him. :)