More Open Houses on a Lazy Sunday

Instead of going to the Titans game with Michael this past Sunday, I spent the afternoon looking for a new house.  Clearly, my expectations need to be reset because both houses that I visited were 4,000 square feet (plenty of room!) and near or over $1 million.

Both were move in ready - but one I would never need to touch and the other needed some TLC.  Here are some pics:

Townhome in West End Close (corner of West End/Craighead) - $1.195 million

Living Room

Kitchen

Master Bedroom (sigh...)

Sunroom with Kitchenette right off the Master

Wine Cellar!!!!!

Rooftop Garden overlooking Nashville (I could throw lots of parties here)

Gate off West End into Garden Area

(The kind old man who owned the home and gave me a tour told me this is where people should enter if they're coming over for a party.  "The valet should stand outside this gate to greet people."  I must look wealthier than I am because I've never had a party with a valet service, but he assumed that's how I roll.)

Historic Home on West End Avenue -$899,000

Beautiful exterior

Living Room

Kitchen (this is where the TLC comes in...)

Master Bedroom

Pool (Ahhhhhhh....)

2010 Resolution: Buy one of these :)  Well, maybe 2020 is more realistic.

Alabama Crimson Tide 2009

Michael, this post's for you.

So, it is a well known fact that my husband is an avid football fan.  Not just any football but the Alabama Crimson Tide in particular.  This year they went undefeated in their regular season and defeated Florida at the SEC Championship.  Now, they'll play Texas at the National Championship in January.

I have to (begrudgingly) admit I've definitely jumped on the bandwagon.  Roll Tide!

These are pictures just from the games I went to... I know.  I'm a good wife. :)  Two trips to Atlanta and two trips to Tuscaloosa.  Please note: Michael wears the same shirt to ALL the games. 

Alabama v Virgina Tech (September 5th) - Opening Game

at Tap the Friday night before

Me and Erin at the W hotel before the game

Me and Michael tailgating outside the Georgia Dome

When I said "let's get a picture," the boys immediately posed for this shot.  I actually meant one of me and Michael.  See above.

Bama Band.  Erin's favorite.

Alabama and Virginia Tech Bands playing the National Anthem.

Alabama v Arkansas (September 26th) - I went but didn't take any pictures.

Alabama v LSU (November 14th)

Final Score 24 - 15

Alabama v Florida (December 5th) - SEC Championship

Big Al!

Look at all the RED in the stands!

Final Score 32 - 13

Alabama receiving their SEC Championship trophy

Don't think we'll be going to the National Championship in January.  But, there's always next year! RTR!

Christmas Decorations

While I'm typically not a fan of putting up any Christmas decorations prior to December 1st, this year I caved.  Michael and I picked out our tree on Sunday afternoon from one of the local boy scout troops.  I made just a few trips to Target over the weekend in preparation.  Our outside lights went up late Sunday afternoon and we trimmed our tree on Monday.  There's nothing quite like all the Christmas lights to get you in the Holiday spirit.  Here are a few pictures.

Now it's time to bust out Elf, Love Actually, the Holiday, the Family Stone, Holiday Inn and all the other Christmas movies I love to watch.

Giving Thanks 2009

I am truly blessed.  Last week, I took the entire week off work, spent a wonderful Thanksgiving day with Michael and his family, watched Alabama beat Auburn in the Iron Bowl, enjoyed lunch with friends, dyed my hair brown (!), practiced yoga almost every day, shopped, and just truly loved my life.

I am able to do so many things in my life - and last week I appreciated all of it.  With all the hustle and bustle of every day life, it's so hard to remember how lucky I am.  And I am very, very lucky. 

Thank you to my wonderful husband for providing a home, stabilty, security and most of all love.

Thank you to Anne and Don Alan for reminding me what it's like to be preparing for a wedding (I don't miss it!) and just enjoying time together.

Thank you to Patty and Sid for demonstrating a loving relationship after 18 years.

Thank you to my parents and sisters for being supportive and not getting mad when Michael and I don't visit as much as we should.

Thank you to my friends who are always there for me.

Thank you to Winston who provides neverending love and affection everyday, but especially on the bad ones.

Thank you to God, for without a Him, I would not be so blessed. 

I hope everyone had as wonderful a week as I did.

Some funny pictures from Thanksgiving week:

And one of my gorgeous table: