Hooray for Andy!

This blog is dedicated to my fellow in-law, Andy! In December, he graduated too! I'm not sure what his actual degree is in, but I know you have to be really intelligent in order to get one. (He wears glasses, so I knows he's smart.) Andy knows all things dirt, engineering, and politics. He also builds fabulous sea walls and retaining walls.  I may even start calling him Handy Andy, because he's just handy and fun to have around! But in all seriousness, we are all very proud of his accomplishments and we all know (especially me) how hard he has worked. We celebrated Andy's graduation last Saturday (I know it's been a while since I've blogged-another day, another blog!) at Provino's in Auburn. Two whole tables of Boswell's and Fuller's were there to show how thrilled we were for Andy! It was a truly special day!

Table 1 full of people who love Andy!

Table 2 full of people who love Andy!

Emily and Andy

Just one of the many family photos taken that night!

The graduates! We did it!

Amanda

Cleaning Out and Moving On

This weekend was difficult. Period. My family had the daunting task of cleaning out my grandmother's house. This was it. This would make it final. She is gone. It was the period at the end of the sentence. It was hard, harder than any of us let on. Everything went fast. We only had one weekend to move, which was good because that left no time for us to look through everything. Looking through everything and reminiscing would only make the move harder.

I was proud of myself. I was very anxious about everything. So anxious that I actually drove to Sand Rock and back. I never drive if I don't have to. I wanted to do anything to distract my mind from thinking about what we had to do that day. I only had one break down. Cleaning out my grandmother's closet and remembering each and every outfit and where she wore it just stung my heart. She still had the dress she wore to my high school graduation, and I lost it when my aunt pulled out the dress my grandmother wore to my wedding. I never thought clothes would affect me so much!

Thank goodness for Tucker! He is a moving machine. His poor back really got a workout! Not to mention, he was my rock during all of this. I don't know what I would do without him. Now that everything is final, I feel like I can move on. It's hard and I know there will be times when I still get upset and cry, but that's okay. A good cry is just what I need sometimes, and then I'm better.

Till next time,
Amanda

Chick-fil-a Bowl and New Year's Eve

Happy New Year!!! Tucker and I celebrated New Year's at the Chick-fil-a bowl in Atlanta. Auburn played Virginia, and thank goodness we won! Other than the first quarter, we looked great! I hated that Clint Mosley got hurt, but I was so very excited for Barrett Trotter. He has really developed over the season,and in my opinion, I think he should be the starter next year, if he decides to stay. I'm hoping for an offensive coordinator that refuses to play the quarterback shuffle. Let's pick one and stick with him! Barrett Trotter came to our school earlier this year, and he was great with the kids. He talked to them about leadership and taught them games that involved teamwork.

Barrett Trotter at Morris Avenue

The kids payed more attention to him than they do to me!

We are so fortunate to have family that lives close to Atlanta. We always stay with Tucker's aunt and uncle, Paul and Kathy. I tell you, it's like staying in a bed and breakfast! Friday night, we all went to Los Arcos and had a delicious dinner!

All of us at Los Arcos.

Saturday, we had a tailgate style lunch. We also got to spend time with Paul T., Casey, Townsend, and Sarah Peyton! We don't see them enough! We missed Eiler, but hopefully we will see them again this summer.

This picture is a little blurry. I'm hoping to have a better copy soon!

Tucker and I at the game.

Phyllis and Al

Touchdown Auburn!

Midnight at the Steak n Shake!

After the game, we were exhausted and hungry, so we went to the Steak n Shake. There we did a countdown to New Year's day. I couldn't imagine anywhere else I would rather be when the clock struck midnight. I was there with my family, the people I love and who love me!

Sadly, today is the last day of my Christmas break. Tucker and I had a fabulous week. He had to go back to work today, and I miss him so much already! And I miss my kiddos. I'm excited to see them on Thursday and hear all about their holidays. 2012 is going to be great!!!

Amanda