Sweet Virginia Kate!

Yesterday was a very special day as it was Virginia Kate's birth day! Our great friends Sam and Sheley Taras are the proud parents and I am so happy for their sweet family! I went to visit them today, and everyone is healthy and doing well! What a blessing!

{Virginia Kate and I at the hospital}

game #2

Hello fellow bloggers! Friday night was a beautiful night for high school football =the SBEC Trojans vs the JCS Eagles in Jackson, TN. There was not a cloud in the sky all day, and the temperature was in the mid 70s by the end of the game. The humidity was like gone! It was great. Unfortunately, the trojans lost 35-23, but it was still a great time. Here are a few pics of the game!

I didn't manage to get a picture of me and Ben, will definitely get one next week when we play ECS, both mine and Ben's alma mater. On another note, I am starting school tomorrow :( so my life will be a little busier once again. I have thoroughly enjoyed these past 2 1/2 weeks off! Anyways, ya'll have a good week!

ET

friday night lights

Football season officially started last night as the SBEC Trojans took on the TRA Rebels last night! It was my first game at SBEC, and I had no idea what to expect. But, it really was so great! I had such a fun time watching the game with family and meeting new friends. And we came out with a win! Congrats Trojans! 1-0! Looking forward to a great season!

{SBEC Trojans 14-TRA Rebels 7}

{Meeting up after the game, we are the team in blue}

{Meeting in the endzone after the win}

{Me and Ben after the game, looking a little sweaty! It was so hot!!}

mallory and andrew's wedding festivities

Last night two of our good friends, Mallory and Andrew, got married! Mallory and Ben are both only children, and they were like brother and sister growing up. And Ben lived with Andrew and Chuck for a few years right before we got married. So, needless to say, it was very special to be a part of their special day!

{At the Rehearsal Dinner}

{Steel Magnolia's Groom Cake, SOO cute!}

{The wedding cake display! or should I say cupcake display!}

{The happy couple arriving at the reception}

{Ben and I at the reception}

{Me and my good friend Alexis! So fun}

Congratulations Mallory and Andrew! We love you both and wish you both the very best!

a few of my favorite things.....

As the fall season is approaching, I thought I would take the time to mention a few of my favorite things about this wonderful season.

1. I love friday night football games! This year will be a little different in that I will be at SBEC on friday nights, but I am looking forward to all that high school football on a fall friday night brings!

2. I love going to Memphis football games with family and friends! Gotta say, I do miss the Big Orange and the Power T, but going to Memphis games are great fun as well! And after being a graduate of Memphis, I have to cheer for them!!!

3. I love the leaves changing colors.

4. I love the smell of pumpkin spice candles, pumpkin spice lattes from starbucks, and pumpkin bread in the oven!

5. I love wearing jeans and cowboy boots.

6. I love going to the local craft fairs and festivals.

Just a few things I am looking forward to in the upcoming weeks!

ET

two-a-days

My life as a football coach's wife has officially started for the season as two-a-days began this week. Ben is loving being back in the coaching routine and working with DC, and I have been trying to keep myself busy while he is so consumed with football. Along with work and school, I have started blogging :) , cooking, and running again in my spare time! I must admit, as much as I LOVE summertime, I am getting pretty ready for football season! It never fails, I always get antsy once the first week in August rolls around, and after my recent Friday Night Lights obsession, I am very ready this year. There has been a lot of change around here the past couple of months, but I know it is going to be a good season. Go Trojans!

Forever Young Gala

Last night, Ben and I attended the Forever Young Gala and Auction to raise money to send WWII veterans to see the memorial honoring their service in Washington, D.C. This organization is very dear to my mother, and she has been raising money ever since she went on the very first trip with my grandfather, Clyde Thomas May, Sr. in the fall of 2009. It was so special to see all of the men that have served for our country come together and to see their wishes fulfilled by the Forever Young Organization, started by Diane Hight and her husband Greg. We had such a fun time visiting family and friends at the event, all while enjoying a special dinner and raising money to help send two more groups to D.C. this fall! There was even a swing band there to top off the evening! We had a blast!

{Ben and I before dinner}

{Papaw with his girls!}

{My papaw, Clyde Thomas May, Sr. standing for as they play the Navy song. He served on the U.S.S. Dewey that survived a near fatal typhoon at sea.}

{Ben and I posing for a quick pic as they wrap up the auction!}

THANK YOU FOREVER YOUNG FOR ALL YOU DO IN MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE FOR OUR VETERANS!!!!!!!!!!!