tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-214995952012-03-01T12:35:29.833-05:00Mingling Sass and Class since 1981Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.comBlogger7681100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-40796500461171885502010-11-17T15:20:00.000-05:002010-11-17T15:20:44.239-05:00

I love a good Christmas card with a picture on it. Each year I look forward to seeing my friends and their families or pets come all decked out in my mail. In fact, I'm usually disappointed with no photo cards! Every year around the end of October I begin vying for the perfect family photo for the Christmas cards. And every year I get stressed to a frenzy about the perfect coordinating outfits,

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-49537647810745237742009-09-21T19:30:00.002-04:002009-09-21T19:34:53.689-04:00

I took my gun class over the weekend. It was a whopping ten hours long, but I did it with a friend so it wasn't so painful. I passed the written test at 100%. I knew I could pass the target shooting and that if I tried hard enough they would help me to ensure I'd pass the target shooting. What I didn't know is that I'd get a 48/48 on the target shooting! I blew out the entire red center. Move

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-60693773639113976932009-08-26T18:54:00.000-04:002009-08-26T18:54:01.150-04:00

I can't seem to get enough of this game lately! $23 personalized notepad$17 cute dress at Target$15 another pair of Hanky Panky undies$20 city Christmas ornament$25 leather albums for dvdsYour turn! Play along!

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-43656171937300652252009-08-24T18:40:00.002-04:002009-08-24T18:40:00.202-04:00

I once loved to cook. When I worked at my corporate office job I'd typically arrive home about and hour before Mr. Bella and cook dinner. I tried new recipes, I bought fancy ingredients, I made pretty displays on the table.....But now? Not so much!In the summer our dinners are pretty low key with garden veggies on the grill with chicken, steak, or fish. We also eat a salad nearly everyday because

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-66653824519381895872009-08-22T05:12:00.001-04:002009-08-22T05:12:00.304-04:00

I'm not usually a weekend poster (rarely a poster sometimes it seems!) but I would love some feedback and conversation about this topic from y'all!I'm cleaning out my childhood trunk of items. Mr. Bella built me a trunk when we were dating and I filled it with several of my childhood memories and goodies. It's huge at 4.5x2.5.x2.5 (in feet), and it's also full! It's not even everything. My

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-60182918730815884142009-08-21T18:29:00.000-04:002009-08-21T18:29:00.251-04:00

Y'all....I'm so worn out lately! Brother Bella is back to school and getting in the swing of everything has nearly exhausted me. However I now have seven whole hours to myself during the day to which I can repaint/redecorate/rearrage/repurpose to my hearts content. Well that isn't exactly true, you see, Mr. Bella most always comes home for lunch so therefore I have small three or four hour

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-3511354433496730092009-08-19T18:29:00.001-04:002009-08-19T18:29:47.430-04:00

Be pretty if you can, be witty if you must, but be gracious if it kills you!--Elsie de Wolfe

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-89327942172508358292009-08-17T18:59:00.002-04:002009-08-19T19:12:16.340-04:00

School started back today but it was only a half day. Geesh I'm already tired! I couldn't do high school again. Or college! All of the college students arrived in town last weekend and holy cow Target is wiped out!So onto the point of the bummer blog title:BB went to the lake with some friends after school. He was there for about two hours before coming home because we had ticket to our local

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-36248036549545900232009-08-15T20:42:00.002-04:002009-08-19T20:44:08.206-04:00

I spent the afternoon at the lake with fried chicken and margaritas. It was the great makings for a new Kenny Chesney song. Then the lake went and ate my sunglasses. My brand new sunglasses I bought last week when we were out of town because they were so fabulous and on sale and definately not because I needed sunglasses. Dangit Lake! Dangit!Good thing the margarita was around to console me. And

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-72822658534536983152009-08-11T21:18:00.003-04:002009-08-11T21:22:40.096-04:00

FEELING: pissy and frustratedREADING: does she or doesn't sheLISTENING TO: beer in mexico, kenny chesneyEATING: chips and salsaDRINKING: margarita(seeing a theme here?)WANTING: to find a car alreadySHOPPING: for a new purse and contact lensesNEEDING: a massage for my achy backTO DO: fold laundry, paint nails, showerTHINKING: i need a maidWASTING TIME: watching TLC shows

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-33613127839332432512009-08-04T16:16:00.002-04:002009-08-04T16:32:41.859-04:00

Well lookie who it is making an appearance on her own blog? Fancy me showing up here. Let me catch you up in bullets, then I'm out to visit family and the mountains for the rest of the week. My brown polka dot J. Crew flip flops are on their last flop. This is precisely why I don't pay full price for anything! Had I paid $40 at J. Crew and worn them a season I'd have been a bit terse! But I got

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-80663532581494727532009-07-21T06:25:00.000-04:002009-07-21T06:25:00.571-04:00

If I had an extra $100 today:$15 purse at Target$35 monogrammed cutting board with monogrammed spreader$30 three tiered serving stand$15 Hanky Panky undies$5 a few new songs at iTunesWhat would YOU do with an extra $100 today?

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-38667866277678000792009-07-20T06:57:00.002-04:002009-07-20T06:57:00.489-04:00

Today is the day my friends! Mr. Bella has his big interview!Back up: he didn't get the raise he hoped for last week. It sucks because the review was glowing but they are giving very small raises yada yada.....but consoled him with the fact he got more than most people because he is amazing. Bite me! Anyway, he was going to this interview regardless but now he really wants is. Forward: so he's on

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-12912163713168418382009-07-16T06:22:00.000-04:002009-07-16T06:22:00.158-04:00

Mr. Bella has his annual review today. He's been with company for four years and they've paid for his MBA. They also pay peanuts in salary. He's worth a good 50% more than what he makes. That said it IS a fantastic company to work for. That ALSO said Mama has no plans of working (Mr. B agrees!) and misses her old lifestyle of two incomes and has twinklings in her eyes of babies. So Mr. Bella is

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-11212088633403040062009-07-15T21:30:00.002-04:002009-07-15T21:41:08.716-04:00

sometimes eat ice cream out of the carton when no one is lookingsometime like to throw things in the closet to not look at them and deal with it at that momentdust my house and put out new reed diffusers when I know I'm having guests (like, um, tomorrow!)oh and sweep the crud under the rug (well I actually did sweep, vac, and mop this afternoon!)wish I could afford the calories to drink wine

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-29815930405967025022009-07-13T10:56:00.003-04:002009-07-13T10:57:43.737-04:00

Dear Mr. Bella and Brother Bella, If you clean up after yourselves and quit leaving crumbs all over the counter and floor, the damned ants just might go away! But until then you're making our kitchen they're own personal all-night-buffet!Love, Bella

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-52169333893920236332009-07-11T00:03:00.000-04:002009-07-11T00:03:00.709-04:00

"I always wondered why blessings wore disguises. If I were a blessing I'd run around naked!"--Estelle Getty as Sophia in The Golden Girls

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-39450883770543174612009-07-09T05:02:00.002-04:002009-07-09T05:02:00.281-04:00

This is really such a horrible story and such a grasping at straws celebrity sighting that I'm just going to tell you to stop reading right now!But if you're still here, here it is. I love to watch the Duggar family. Seriuosly, they NEVER get old to me. Their show and The Golden Girls are the only shows that I can watch in reruns forever and ever and ever.....That said, the Duggars often have

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-47885097990231824972009-07-08T07:00:00.003-04:002009-07-08T07:01:19.169-04:00

Do any of you ever have similar conversations?Him: The stove has something dried on it.Her: Then clean it off.Him: The Dr. Pepper is in the way of the electric skillet.Her: Then move it.Him: I can't find my jacket.Her: It's in the closet.Him: I didn't hang it up.Her: I know.Him: All the steak knives are dirty.Her: Wash them.Him: There's something sticky on the floor.Her: Clean it up.Him: The dog

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-92115568251485940062009-07-07T07:00:00.001-04:002009-07-07T07:00:01.728-04:00

I spend a few days a week at the pool (poor, pitiful, me, I know!) and therefore do a fair amount of people watching. In addition I spent a week at the beach last month which also provided great entertainment on swimsuits.First of all the beach I visisted, Hilton Head Island, is known for being a bit classy and upscale as opposed to some of the more trashier noted beaches such as Daytona, Panama

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-3935496845149045882009-07-06T07:00:00.000-04:002009-07-06T10:45:37.034-04:00

I know a little girl named Collette. She doesn't go by Collette, she goes by Mia, which is short for her middle name Amelia, but that is a whole other story that annoys me because just name your child Mia already!Anyway, at first the name seemed old and dated.But the second time I said it was cute, sassy, strong, classic, and unique as there aren't many of them and it's not a made up name.I like

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-66377817717372432422009-07-02T23:45:00.000-04:002009-07-02T23:45:00.705-04:00

Woohoo for long weekends and time with my cutie patootie husband! Hope y'all have a great long weekend and Independence Day!

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-32743820373182344992009-06-29T18:11:00.002-04:002009-06-29T18:16:10.821-04:00

I'm up to my eyeballs in the Southern Belle Society publication! I'm the editor for this years publication(s) and am working on the large glossy magazine. I have a staff of writers, photographers, ad sales reps, but they're all volunteers for the society so all I can do is gently encourage that everything be submitted timely and also print ready. Therefore for the next few days I'll be compiling,

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-77053781241368049762009-06-23T16:04:00.002-04:002009-06-23T16:08:20.520-04:00

I get home from the beach with all of it's fresh, sea salt air and return to the allergen, pollen, ragweed filled air of MyTown and haven't quit coughing since! I'm so miserable from coughing during the night and not sleeping to coughing during the day until my throat hurts and wah wah wah I want to wine about it.I finally went to the drugstore for some medicine becuause I thought I'd seriously

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-1329433978210943172009-06-21T18:57:00.001-04:002009-06-21T18:59:29.766-04:00

Vacation is over.I've got more laundry to do than you can shake a stick at.That's a lot of laundry by the way.I need a vacation to recover from vacation.Exhausted!

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-18603337074226187032009-06-12T10:49:00.003-04:002009-06-12T10:49:00.930-04:00

swimsuit: CHECKsunscreen: CHECKtoothbrush: CHECKpearl earrings: CHECKWell I'm packed and ready to go. Look out beachfront property.....here come the Bellas!!I'll be sunning myself on the lovely southern coast for the next week, enjoying fresh seafood straight from the docks, poolside sun-bathing in the afternoons, and of course: outlet shopping like it's the finals in a beach volleyball

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-6700233540870395022009-06-11T17:24:00.003-04:002009-06-11T17:44:56.181-04:00

Y'all I won a huge prize pack from the fine folks at Seventh Generation. I love it because Seventh Generation because it's all eco friendly. You know I love eco friendly cleaners. I've even went as far to make my own cleaners (anything can be done with vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and plain dish detergent!) but readily available ones are easier. I'd only tried a little of the Seventh

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-88312427756028518822009-06-09T10:34:00.000-04:002009-06-10T10:45:41.783-04:00

The Bellas have been attending a new church. (I know if you follow we just did this like a year and a half ago) and we really enjoy it. Mr. Bella volunteers with on of the ministries and knows a lot of people. It's a lot of very young couples and children and very full of life. It's our niche choice of a PCA but also very contemporary.Since being there I've reconnected with several acquaintances

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-87837303911499985092009-06-05T16:15:00.002-04:002009-06-05T16:19:46.208-04:00

I've just learned that I'm going to have the WHOLE day to myself tomorrow. I realize I technically have lots of days to myself since I'm a domestic goddess (har har) but those days are filled with laundry, cleaning, laundry, errands, laundry, cooking, did I say laundry? Oh, and of course working on things for the shop.But all of that is taking care of. Mr. Bella is going to visit his parents and

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-34038991847961983122009-06-05T12:17:00.003-04:002009-06-05T12:33:40.931-04:00

I hate the TV in our living room. I actually hate having a TV in the living room period! But it is convenient and where Mr. Bella watches Fox News every day at lunch. So I digress.As I'm switching, changing, and rearranging everything in our house I decided that the ugly box TV had to go. I hate entertaining in the space and seeing it when you walk in the door.See?And see the cute leg and to your

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-37289047758361912672009-06-03T10:46:00.001-04:002009-06-10T10:49:52.573-04:00

Dear Hobby Lobby,It's June. It's barely June. I've not even taken my first summer vacation yet. As I walked your aisles today I saw that all summer items were half off or more! Yea! But the reason being because the fall and Christmas items were already gracing your store. Could you give me at least until football season starts in August to see such things? This is a bit overdone.Thanksomuch!Mrs.

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-83595244181362924452009-06-02T12:11:00.002-04:002009-06-05T12:16:57.207-04:00

Wake up at 7:30 and make coffeeStart laundryUse stain fighting powers to get red wine out of Mr. Bella's clothes.Take dog on walkMore laundryUse stain fighting powers to get red wine out of Mr. Bella's clothes.Clean kitchen Clean bathsOffice work (I'm the Editor for the SBC annual report and newsletter)More laundryUse stain fighting powers to get red wine out of Mr. Bella's clothes.Vacuum, sweep,

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-39729655848018490552009-05-28T11:40:00.002-04:002009-06-05T12:11:05.255-04:00

I spent four years in college (only four! WHY FOUR!? Not a day goes by that I don't wish I didn't cram my four years into five!). My first year was in a bonafide dorm room. A 9x12 I shared with a total stranger who I made a great friend out of....even though I'm not sure when in the hell she is now. Oops. (Note to self, facebook later). Years two and three were in an apartment style dorm. It was

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-29581870154980223752009-05-26T11:20:00.000-04:002009-06-05T11:39:57.207-04:00

In all of my exhaustedness from two weekends ago I forgot to post about the fun afternoon at the ball park!We visited the CiCi's in their town a couple hours away. We had mexican for dinner at a local joint on Saturday night and CiCi and I split a margarita sampler....so we had about 20oz each. This after we pregamed a few margaritas at home. Give us our margaritas and everthing will be fine.....

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-39501275292230383822009-05-22T11:22:00.002-04:002009-05-22T11:28:23.899-04:00

I had my monthly bunco game last night and returned home and had this conversation with my husband.Me: Babe, bunco in July is going to be a couples thing.Mr. Bella: Really?Me: Yeah remember how I said the gals and I had talked about it and thought it would be fun? Well we decided a big cookout in July would be best. We've moved it to Saturday night too so we can really stay up and enjoy the

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-46813969244551530342009-05-20T11:17:00.002-04:002009-05-22T11:22:38.319-04:00

Last Sunday (I know it's a bit late but remember the part about me on my face?) my girlfriends and I from the SBS were featured in the society section of the paper under People and Parties. It was so exciting. We were also photographed for a town society type magazine but the issue hasn't been published yet.Now trust me, I'm not part of the ladies who lunch crowd and don't spend my mornings at

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-18703830874107205492009-05-19T15:09:00.002-04:002009-05-19T15:25:13.882-04:00

So Friday night I did it.By it I mean stayed up all night. All the live long night. Did you know there was a three o'clock in the morning? AND a four o'clock? Geesh.I took a nap late Friday evening because I had some night shifters tell me it was how to "trick my clock." Well the only thing it did was prove to me that I should go to bed at 8:30 more often. It was quite fantastic. Until I woke up

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-73774994671707246692009-05-15T16:13:00.002-04:002009-05-15T16:29:43.339-04:00

Wednesday and Thursday involved furious spring cleaning for me.The thing I hate about spring cleaning is you can hardly tell anything has been done when you're finished. It's all that hidden dirt like the tops of cabinets, the trim, under furniture, etc. Otherwise I keep my house rather clean. But still, I know I've done it. And of course I'm not all depressed that Wednesday's rooms looked like

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-10069785746187329632009-05-13T19:19:00.003-04:002009-05-13T19:23:32.744-04:00

Preface: Reese and I attended the same university, hence we were sorority sisters. We're both huge fans of said U and get a bit teary at the singing of the alma mater. Today I received an email that they were auctioning furniture from one of the girls dorms (which is no longer going to be a dorm), which we didn't live in, but had great "bones" and history so I was intrigued enough to look. I

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-13653778721073040452009-05-11T15:21:00.002-04:002009-05-11T15:25:47.356-04:00

I kept having people tell me Happy Mother's Day yesterday since BB lives with me and well, Mr. Bella and I are raising him.However, I'm NOT his mom. I'm still his sister and although I suppose I have the maternal role, it was awkward. I know they all had good intentions, but still....I'm not a mom and it was weird.Plus I think it was weird for BB. He still thinks of me as his sister and I feel

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-24280153437147332462009-05-06T20:48:00.002-04:002009-05-06T20:56:40.041-04:00

Y'all! I may have a....a....a...job!A gal in my Southern Belle Society is the Exec Director of an organization and needs a Development Director. We have a handful of mutual friends and she called me this morning. She wanted me to come in for an interview this afternoon.Well that wasn't going to happen because I like to have more time to prepare for such things.And I'd not showered today.Ahem!

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-21063872963243593052009-05-05T20:33:00.000-04:002009-05-06T20:48:34.435-04:00

Sunday afternoon I revisited my old high school for the first time since graduation....nine years ago. I never loved the town and really never had a reason to go back so therefore....I didn't!BB came from that high school and his best friend was in the school musical so Mr. Bella and I took him to see it.Let's note that this is the same musical I was in some 11 years ago.I walk in and things are

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-48006387660034078312009-05-04T20:06:00.000-04:002009-05-06T20:32:35.751-04:00

To the Derby Party that is! Friday night was my Southern Belle Society Spring Gala with a Derby theme (again this year! but I do love it!). It was such fun despite the rain. The home that hosted us was fabulous. It was up on a large hill with one entire side being windows that overlooked the river and all the way up to the Smoky Mountains. It was amazing. The art collection was amazing as well.

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-38836098788787921952009-05-01T09:30:00.000-04:002009-05-01T09:38:44.493-04:00

I recently came across a great bargain on RocketDog shoes! Only $9.99 per pair. It was my fave little warehouse outlet so they're last years styles but nonetheless cute. The pair to the right with the strap isn't exactly what I saw there but the closest picture I could find. So I was pondering a pair of cute sneaker like shoes for summer and thought these may fit the bill. The thing is, I feel a

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-30773560616295206852009-04-30T17:23:00.004-04:002009-04-30T20:25:48.748-04:00

Mr. Bella went all out for our anniversary! We had such a wonderful night. It started when I arrived home yesterday afternoon and this was waiting for me on the table:Aren't they beautiful? There are more than two dozen in there! They are so gorgeous and arranged all pretty in a gorgeous crystal vase. Isn't he fantastic?And because I've always thought these pictures were beautiful I put my rings

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-15827868916598823072009-04-29T17:20:00.000-04:002009-04-30T17:22:45.058-04:00

This time three years ago I was getting my hair and make-up done and then on to see my groom.This time three years ago I had butterflies of seeing him for the first time and having him see me in my dress and veil.This time three years ago I gave my heart and soul to my best friend.This time three years ago I became a Mrs.This time three years ago I knew I'd never walk alone again.This time three

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-58411320365939162322009-04-28T17:13:00.000-04:002009-04-30T17:20:34.488-04:00

I went to visit my friend Holly this weekend. She's the gal who moved way too far away nearly a year ago with her adorable kids (Max, Lily, Macy, Eliza) that I love to bits. They live in the most fantastic neighborhood I've ever seen and I'd move in an instant to be there. We're talking planned shopping centers, markets, businesses, schools, and churches. There's also a stocked pont with peirs

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-21662634284006469542009-04-27T08:20:00.000-04:002009-04-29T08:23:02.374-04:00

So you know when you meet up with a friend and you're all "drinks on me" and they're all "no! drinks on me!" kinda thing?So you pay for drinks and later you find a $20 shoved in your purse?What do you do? Send it back? Say thanks? Do you ignore it happened?What if the person knows you'll refuse cash and so they don't even offer they just hide it in your bag? Do you say thanks? Do you let them

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-48024675947369050032009-04-22T09:13:00.002-04:002009-04-22T09:23:51.929-04:00

I popped out of bed this morning like I'd been shot out of a cannon. I made coffee, sausage, biscuits, waffles and then woke the boys for breakfast and packed breakfast for the road for BB's carpool buddies.I also made a "snack" for BB. There is some sort of testing today and his lunch has been pushed back until 2:15. He asked if I'd make him a snack because apparently he'll be watching a movie

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-81671738912812268492009-04-20T22:23:00.002-04:002009-04-20T22:24:54.967-04:00

Why are there Disney stars on the covers of both Cosmopolitan AND Glamour magazine this month? Seriously, those girls shouldn't even be reading these magazines and why would someone in the target audience of these magazines want to read about these little girls with whom they've nothing in common?Over-sexualizing our kids much?

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This is for all you darlin's who were raised in the South, or wish they had been! If you're a Northern transplant, Bless your little heart, fake it.We know you got here as fast as you could. If you're still in the North, well shugah I'm just tryin to provide some insight for y'all! Enjoy!SOUTHERN WOMENSouthern women appreciate their natural assets:Clean skinA winning smileThat unforgettable

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-33424557310485658372009-04-15T20:32:00.002-04:002009-04-15T20:37:05.532-04:00

I've been battling the sinus funk for more than a week now. I take so many allergy medicines and shots that I often don't take too much sinus medicine because I think it all must cancel out somewhere. I also get an extended sinus/cold issue when the seasons change. And this time of year in MyTown the weather is a crapshoot so I stay sick for a few weeks. I usually have a shot or two of moonshine

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-34237692267853686642009-04-13T22:19:00.003-04:002009-04-15T20:32:00.190-04:00

ThursdayClean and prepare for bachlorette party at my houseFall off of porch and lose half of right shin. Am thankful I caught myself with hands in the mulch rather than face on sidewalk.Host party. Drink magaritas to forget the bad dream that is happening in my house. It was truly horrid.FridayHad bad dream....oh wait that was the bachlorette party.Run errandsSpend time with Mr. Bella who has

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-86284589454226549842009-04-13T10:28:00.000-04:002009-04-17T10:30:53.394-04:00

BB missed school today because he was "siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick". And that means that I was already up and out of the house and Mr. Bella was responsible for getting him to school and is a pushover.Just sayin'.He pulls that "I'm siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick" crap on me I tell him to suck it up and have meds!People on the Oregon Trail only WISH they had such modern days

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-27449467054202212702009-04-09T12:06:00.002-04:002009-04-09T12:16:39.663-04:00

Yesterday I babysat two adorable little girls (ages four and eight months). I met them and their parents as I arrived at their house.Ding Dong! "Hey there! I'm here to sit on your kids!".Kinda like that.They are friends of a friend and don't really have a sitter because they don't use one. However they needed me yesterday, ALL day. My reputation preceeds on when it comes to childcare so I'd never

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-47367647262947472462009-04-08T11:20:00.002-04:002009-04-08T11:20:00.497-04:00

I don't particularly care for wearing shorts. I'm more of a skirt and dress gal because I find them to be cooler in the hot deep south heat, more comfortable, and far more attractive. I don't love my legs either. I used to wear shorts and I'm not sure what I was thinking.That said some days you may be doing activities and don't want to show your hoochie coochie and company to the world. So hence

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-85332014219239391012009-04-07T17:12:00.002-04:002009-04-07T17:17:44.284-04:00

(TWO POSTS IN ONE DAY! I KNOW! But read on.....)Oh good grief!I have an abundance of acquaintances through my Southern Belle Society. I come in contact with a variety of people all over the city. One such person is a local news field reporter.She's a friend of a friend, she's been invited to fill-in at bunco and also joined the SBS this year (I think).NewsGirl emaild me because she's doing a

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-43707091682100826272009-04-07T11:04:00.002-04:002009-04-07T11:20:09.972-04:00

Mr. Bella and I stick to "traditional" anniversary gifts. We're approaching our third anniversary and the gift is "leather."I'd love a new leather sofa, but we're unwilling to give up our current sofas. You see out den sofas are a great khaki microfiber and we actually bought them new (I KNOW! But rest assured they were "new" in the clearance part of the already clearance warehouse. I don't mess

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-12811044471864663032009-04-04T11:19:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:22:46.509-04:00

Last night! On the TV! A Golden Girls Marathon!Can you believe that?I put away the laptop and got ready for bed. I aimlessly turned on the telly to the TV Guide channel. You read the correctly. I don't have fancy cable with it's own guide. Basic cable and the TV Guide channel. I really don't even feel I need basic cable. It would be nice if I could get channels a la carte. We'd subscribe to like

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-11112601649562967772009-04-03T20:28:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:19:01.853-04:00

Last night I went to a little girls night birthday dinner party for a friend. She recently took up sewing and now we have a lot in common. It was our usual group of bunco and southern league girls and was so much fun and so refreshing.How cute are we:Tonight I took BB on a date, just the two of us. First up was a bit of shopping for him (we found a Ralph Lauren polo shirt, Abercombie shorts, and

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-25408906987933719562009-04-02T23:50:00.001-04:002009-04-04T20:28:39.714-04:00

Mr. Bella is gone through the weekend. He was at the airport this morning and his cruising the friendly skies on a corporate jet. He's in Louisiana "working". But I call bullshit because he took his golf clubs there are three tee times that I know of!I hate it, HATE IT, when he's gone. I have to be the adult, the big girl, the responsible one. I mean otherwise I'm something else I guess. Most of

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-58408667408687405492009-04-01T23:48:00.001-04:002009-04-04T20:28:14.407-04:00

I got a new monogramming machine.IGOTANEWMONOGRAMMINGMACHINE! IGOTANEWMONOGRAMMINGMACHINE!Oh my she's fancy, she's beautiful, she's lovely.I've named her Beatrice and I'm thinking of sending engraved announcements.I love Mr. Bella! He is fantastic for finding Beatrice....Trixie for short!

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-73555467856630244322009-03-30T23:20:00.001-04:002009-04-03T23:47:02.098-04:00

Oh the good times that were had at Mr. Reeses karaoke party on Saturday night. I really thought I'd be the old lady leaving the soiree at eleven, but twelve at the latest. But when I found my mojo and my groupies, I couldn't be stopped.Let it be noted that the crew and I were the old folks of the joint since it was adjacent to the campus of our alma mater. But we totally won the kids over because

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-15366432434314520362009-03-29T23:41:00.000-04:002009-04-03T23:48:04.692-04:00

I've got nothing y'all! I'm still in recovery mode from last night. After a whopping four hours of sleep the Bellas drove to Mr. Bellas hometown (2ish hours) for church and family day while his brother was home. We didn't get back until 10 pm this evening. For those of you playing along that's my bedtime and I was already running on far less than optimal sleep.But again....guess who has the big

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-42176920266862691652009-03-27T23:12:00.000-04:002009-04-03T23:19:52.907-04:00

I'm running around like a headless chicken today because of my hectic schedule tomorrow.10:oo am: Sorority Alumni Meeting11:30 am: Sorority Alumni Spring Tea1:30 pm: Service Project at local Children's Home3:30 pm: The CiCi's arrive, leave for shower in farawaytown5:00 pm: Mr. Reese's Birthday dinner (boo! I have to miss this)5:00 pm: Shower for Lynisha in farawaytown (go with Cici and Janie)6:00

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-30435497254060856172009-03-25T23:05:00.000-04:002009-04-02T23:18:11.418-04:00

During my shopping excursion on Saturday I helped Reese to spend a small fortune on "must haves."After a forty five minute discussion on sofa cushions (with a decision finally made) it took only about three minutes to pick out a large 9x12 area rug.The thing is....Reese didn't know she needed a 9x12 area rug that day.Praise the Lord she had me, huh?Y'all this rug was origianally $1250. One

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-36643054400865729422009-03-23T21:54:00.000-04:002009-04-02T23:18:59.251-04:00

Oh the gyno! I loathe the gyno. Every year I seriously feel as if I'm the only women who possibly has to go through that and feel this way. I realize women do it every day and most do it once a year or more, still I feel like I'm alone in the humility.Do you ever wonder what the gyno think of your...errr....floors? You know...carpet, hardwood, rug.....I do. I wonder these things.WHO DOES THAT?Oh

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I'm exhausted.Except exhausted doesn't describe how exhausted I feel.The weather was so nice this morning that Mr. Bella and Mr. Reese put in a round of golf before we ever hit the road.It's a six hour trip.But after being up far too late in the night since Wednesday night and travelling all day to boot....I've got the bit eye and can't find sleep.I'm also not very coherent.Maybe you've noticed.I

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It's Spring Break in these parts and the Bellas are gearing up for a road trip!Here we come Reese and Mr. Reese!! Stock the fridge! Make the margaritas! Alert all drivers on the Interstate that there will be a petite brunette in pearls and pink sneakers going west and driving like a hell bent banchee.Well at least until Mr. Bella gets his wits about him and realizes it was a fundamentally BAD

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-69543449632832183522009-03-17T08:00:00.000-04:002009-03-17T08:00:00.690-04:00

Remember how I told you I got a smartphone? Well I did. It's a brain child I tell you.It also has fantastic time wasting capabilities.HELLO YAHTZEE!Seriously I have too much going on to find myself playing yahtzee at random times of the day.I'm currently up to my eyeballs in orders and trunk shows, I'm preparing for our Spring Break trip, I have a host of other responsibilities for committees I'm

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-58241245595328575102009-03-16T11:16:00.002-04:002009-03-16T11:16:00.665-04:00

BB went to stay with friends this weekend leaving Mr. Bella and I home alone.Um, can we can brown chicken brown cow? AHEM!We went on a date, just the two of us. And we skipped church to lay in bed with coffee and laptops. And we watched Caddyshack because it was on some movie channel and we were sitting in bed with coffee and laptops.We love BB, and were happy to go get him this evening, but the

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-4303294940177000712009-03-15T21:46:00.000-04:002009-03-15T21:46:00.756-04:00

Burning question for you today gals. What's your laundry schedule?I used to do it when it piled up and I had no underwear left. Which for me was about six weeks because I have a bit of a thing for undies. Mr. Bella and I both had cushy desk jobs and our dress clothes didn't get laundered with each wear. Therefore I really could go for about three weeks.When BB moved in and I was no longer an

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-71768196830633376782009-03-10T22:32:00.003-04:002009-03-10T22:34:02.084-04:00

...but I found my best friend, lover, soulmate, and lifelong partner.On this day five years ago Mr. Bella and I went on a blind date for lunch. Who knew it would turn out so beautiful.Certainly not him. He really got more than he bargained for!

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-6533046900555264302009-03-09T22:23:00.000-04:002009-03-10T22:32:00.643-04:00

My mani and pedi are rockin', even though I totally screwed up a finger upon getting in the car. Of course!I'd say my big girl panties are ready for retirement after this afternoon. I held it together rather well for the first 20 mins, but the last five or ten were quite painful. I was borderline panic attack. The tears welled up and the nurse got a bit worried. I assured her that the old me

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-33923668700509899772009-03-09T21:41:00.000-04:002009-03-09T21:41:00.283-04:00

Today is the day.I'm going back to the doctor to have the thingy cut out of my back. Shudder! Did you know there will be stitches? Wonder how much sympathy I can get out of Mr. Bella for stitches? Did you also know I think there is another on my back and also one on my arm?I have my ipod ready to go with some music that will hopefully take me to somewhere besides that office chair, and also a

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-35401843135289882172009-03-08T21:39:00.002-04:002009-03-08T21:41:03.325-04:00

I'm not exactly sure what whooping cough is, but I can say with a fair amount of certainty that I think I have it.It's been coming on for a few days of the evening or morning, but today it's not went away. Cough syrup doesn't work.I've moved on to margaritas.I'm not afraid to move on to straight shots of Jack.Don't mess with me whooping cough.

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Why is it that when the British sing, they don't sound British?

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-42928566116004460812009-03-04T17:34:00.003-05:002009-03-04T17:46:35.725-05:00

Today was a full day for me! I was up and ready to take BB to school (his normal ride is having his car serviced this week), followed by a trip to Target, the UPS store, and the office of my ladies organization, let's call it the Southern Belle Society (SBS). From there it was on to Bible Study (currently doing Calm my Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow. It's fantastic!) and it was only 9:15. I left

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-40735926631071973962009-03-03T17:31:00.000-05:002009-03-04T17:33:46.354-05:00

It's me! Back in town. For a whole five minutes! Ok for a whole week and a half.We've been busy bees around here with a family weekend away two weeks ago, followed by only a few days home before I traveled six hours to the deep south to visit Holly and my true loves, her kids! When they moved last year it totally broke my heart.The visit was fantastic, it was somewhat "business" as I was able to

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-66682344798104562562009-02-20T01:08:00.000-05:002009-02-21T01:10:38.666-05:00

Guess who didn't have to get out of bed last night?ME ME ME ME ME ME ME!Guess who still didn't sleep very well because Mr. Bella is jet setting for work?ME ME ME ME ME ME ME!Thankfully he'll be home this evening. Just in time for me to hit the road for a little trip of my own in the morning.Maybe we'll schedule a date to see each other some time in March.Y'all have a great weekend. I'll see you

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-30768711600489115032009-02-19T01:10:00.004-05:002009-03-10T22:23:16.365-04:00

So apparently my labs for my bladder infection showed nothing. Well, the initial infection but no signs of continued growing infection (eww!! Eww! EWW!). Still with all recent issues I put on my big girl panties and decided to make an appointment with a urologist. My friend Page has a urologist she loves so much I think she'd make out with him. Mr. Page may have issues with that.So I was going to

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-64338193031619562952009-02-18T22:35:00.000-05:002009-02-21T01:08:21.852-05:00

I'm vastly deprived of sleep. Remember how I woke up last Friday with a bladder infection? It was all down hill from there. My best friend Cici told me what meds to ask for. She's a fancy pancy pharmacist, also known as my personal ask-a-nurse. I waltzed into the doctor's office with my drugname of choice tucked in my pocket and walked out with said drug.Sweet!Moving on.We took a long weekend

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-33406139544982004862009-02-13T06:33:00.000-05:002009-02-13T07:32:48.229-05:00

I don't have children. I should be gloriously resting in slumber at 5am. In fact, last weekend when I stayed with W and Elle (way cute bambinos that I've known forever and ever) while they're parents were away, Elle even let me sleep til 6:15.Well um what's my problem then you want to know?Drum Roll Please...................A bladder infection. More specifically, another bladder infection. Last

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-64275427458121854582009-02-12T16:53:00.003-05:002009-02-12T17:04:29.573-05:00

How is it that I'm always lacking time? I don't even have a job for goodness sake.I work at my store about 10 hours a week, but it's at my leisure when I'm home and have the time (I'm working on giving myself a schedule and upping to 15 hours in order to be more productive and hopefully push my store a bit more).I run the errands, do the shopping, walk the pooch, prepare dinner, and play taxi to

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-61694015537742227862009-02-10T16:34:00.002-05:002009-02-10T16:47:48.584-05:00

I made an appointment to see a dermatologist yesterday morning. I had a small spot that had appeared on my back about a year ago. I kept asking Mr. Bella if it changed size/shape/colors. His response, "yup, still there."Really? You're kidding!It was my first ever appointment to a dermatologist. I somehow managed my adolescent years without one. I usually like to freak myself out over doctors (if

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-90923947417263820802009-02-08T16:47:00.000-05:002009-02-10T16:49:47.608-05:00

On Monday it was twenty degrees and we received about three inches of snow. The most snow we've probably had in three years combined.The few days following had zero temperaturesBy Saturday it's in the sixties.We will continue to see the sixties through next Thursday, and it's not even the middle of February.Welcome to the South! If you don't like the weather drive five miles or wait five minutes,

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Want in on a piece of great news for Bella? Go here!/end shameless plug

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-83229982616042614812009-02-05T07:00:00.000-05:002009-02-05T11:42:03.195-05:00

Well Internets, I've nearly joined the ranks of the 21st century.I have a smartphone. Until yesterday I wasn't completely sold on it (it being a Palm Treo) because ohmygoshthegadgets! Ohmygoshthetechnology! OhmygoshthismeansIcan'twriteanythinginmyplannerormynotebook! But, but, BUT, this means my purse will be lighter to carry! And I'll be fancy.Bella=Fancy in case you didn't know!So I told myself

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-74946943867532412582009-02-03T12:59:00.002-05:002009-02-03T13:09:22.684-05:00

You know you've had a good weekend when it's Tuesday and you're still attempting to recover!I was out late and past my bedtime Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. So you know, like past 9pm when all grandmotherly types go to bed. Even the 27 year old grandmotherly types.Saturday evening we had quite the soiree in honor of Mr. Bella graduating with his Master's Degree! My hubs has an MBA! Let me just

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-81425913395537765552009-01-30T07:55:00.003-05:002009-01-30T08:33:01.609-05:00

Last night Mr. Bella and I were treated to a fabulous concert. State Shines is a gathering of singer/songwriters in a beautiful, lovely, old theatre that has just celebrated it's 100th birthday. We had expected it to be a bluegrass event (which Mr. Bella loves) but it turned out to be a mix of bluegrass, bohemian, and eclectic type music. Ah! Fabulous for a Wednesday night.There is a couple that

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-90204877851580979002009-01-28T08:03:00.000-05:002009-01-30T08:17:18.134-05:00

Yes, that was today!First of all my sewing machine broke late last week. UGH! My sewing machine is my thing and well, I kind of need it. I'd called the model dealer and repairman last week and they had one part that should be $16.95 plus tax.Fab! I'll be there!I go in Monday and turns out I described the wrong piece/they understood the wrong piece, they're greedy bastards and I obviously only

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-9830520443415273142009-01-26T07:46:00.000-05:002009-01-30T07:49:24.956-05:00

Hey There! Look who's back....again!Geesh I had the best intentions of returning to blogland in November. I was even prepared to backtrack and predate all the great stories of the two months you missed (I keep great notes in a planner in my purse). But, go figure, life got in the way of that one!So maybe one day, if you're really lucky, really, really, lucky, I'll fill in all of those good times

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Happy Birthday to MeeeeeeeHappy Birthday to MeeeeeeeHappy Birthday I can't believe I'm really twenty seven so I pretend I'm still twenty fiiiiiiiveHappy Birthday to Me!Mr. Bella said he'd take Brother Bella (BB) to school this morning since he had to be out early anyway. I was super excited at the the thought of sleeping past 7 a.m.Me: Yippieee! Does that mean I can sleep in and when I wake up

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-1438034076798304002008-11-13T07:59:00.000-05:002009-01-30T08:00:01.148-05:00

This post is one of those great stories that hopefully I backtrack and post one day. But for now, you get this.

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So today was my first day of work and I promise to tell you all about it, but first this public service announcement from me.Tonight I’m hosting a little Mary Kay open house. I signed up to be a consultant last month so that I could get the discount, so basically I’m doing it for personal use. However in order to reach my quarterly minimums of wholesale I’m extending a discount of 25% on all

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-5167453575786372782008-09-17T17:56:00.000-04:002008-09-21T17:56:53.604-04:00

Well Internet, I got a job! After three interviews, two that were a pointless waste of my time, I was hired. Of course in the first interview (that was one of the pointless wastes of time) I was told there were two positions and I had one them. So therefore I guess the second interview, the only one that seemed legit, was a waste of time too. The lady who is the CEO of the company I’ll be working

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-65170765622767624802008-09-15T17:55:00.000-04:002008-09-21T17:58:36.168-04:00

Vacation was fabulous! Spending the week with the S’s made it even better!The high points:Our condo was fabulous! It was very upscale with granite, tile, etc. and had great use of space with everything we needed from kitchen cooking and dining to a washer and dryer. We also had a fabulous view of the beach and ocean. Our high-rise was just across the street from the beach but had an air

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This week has been crazy busy. I feel like I’m a hamster in one of those little wheels. I keep moving and moving but I’m not getting anywhere. I’ve had a million small errands to do in addition to preparing for vacation. Preparing for vacation takes a whole new meaning when you’re leaving a kid behind with a sitter. Not only am I getting J and I ready to roll but also making sure Little Brother

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-20389900265755844732008-09-03T17:41:00.000-04:002008-09-21T17:41:57.469-04:00

Today is J’s birthday. He’s a ripe, old, 26. We celebrated by having dinner at DTGB and then chocolate éclair cake at home (all his choice!). He opened his presents and was blessed with lots of great goodies: a new Motorola Q phone, a charging station, an Ipod stereo system, Ipod accessories, a new Bible, a few clothes, gift cards, and a stack of checks from my grandparents. I’d say 26 is

Southern jezeBellenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21499595.post-11469024378526625782008-09-02T17:31:00.000-04:002008-09-21T17:41:15.105-04:00

I wouldn’t be Southern if I didn’t attend a kick-off-football-season bash! Saturday my friend JB and her husband hosted a fabulous soiree with a big pot of jambalaya. They were married this summer and excited to show off their lovely new house. All the guests brought appetizers and desserts to share and the buffet was delicious. Although the Vols didn’t play we did watch a few other good

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