My new fishing pole

A couple weeks ago I asked my dad if he could send me out one of his old fishing poles. The one I was using was WAY to big for me and it wasn't very good. He said that he would put one together and ship it out for me. I was pretty excited to get a new fishing pole. BUT, instead of putting together one of his old poles he bought me a new one :) Not only is it super nice...it's PINK!!

Right when I got it Brandon and I went out fishing. I couldn't hardly wait to try this baby out. It works like a charm :) I can even cast without hitting the trees...for the most part (haha) And I can cast so much farther. I LOVE IT!!

The fishing hasn't been as good as it was the first couple weeks we started fishing, but hopefully it will pick up soon. Brandon and I have been trying some new swimbaits out and the bass have been hitting those pretty good. We went down to the Bass Pro Shop in Leeds, Alabama last Sunday also. It's about 90 miles away and we had a blast. There is so much at those stores to look at! I could spend forever in there :)

My mom and dad are coming to Alabama at the end of June through July 5th. I can't wait to see them. We are going to the Bass Pro Shop Resort in Gatlinburg, Tennessee for the weekend too. This will be the first time that they are here together!

Big Boy Bass

The weather here has been AMAZING and staying away from fishing is nearly impossible! Brandon and I have been fishing almost everyday. I was really starting to get aggravated though, I went TWO DAYS without catching a single fish! BUT, thankfully my luck changed on Sunday. :) I caught this big boy...

5 pounds of pure beauty :)

I was so excited when I was TRYING to reel this bad boy in. I couldn't even lift my pole!! I had to pull the fish next to the edge and Brando grabbed it out of the water for me :) I wasn't going to let this one get away!

xoxo

Spring Time :)

Whew, it's been a while! I have been so busy with school and then my mom came to visit. We had a FABULOUS time! We did A LOT of shopping and went to Graceland!! We even did some sewing :) She mainly sewed....I watched. She made Brandon and I a new comforter for our bed that is to die for! Brandon LOVES it. It is way more comfortable than our last one...plus it hides Bama's hair way better! I still need to make some new brown pillow cases to go with it but I haven't gotten around to that yet.

Since its been around 80 degrees here all week Brandon, Loren, and I have been fishing like crazy. We have gone everyday to Miss Carol Jane's pond. She lives in Hartselle and lets us fish for Largemouth Bass whenever we want. I'm thinkin' about turning pro :) Needless to say, Brandon and I are addicted to fishing. I think we are going to start fishing in the lakes/rivers so we can catch some real big boys.

Not too bad, right?! My dad is putting together a rod & reel and sending it my way!! I can't wait! The one I am using now isn't all that great. Plus, its SUPER hard for me to cast. I can't even count the number of trees I have been hung up in. :) I just hope this weather keeps up. I'm getting a great tan and Bass fishing is a blast!

Bama Bear

Bama has hit the big screen! :) Well, he has made it to youtube.com at least. Brandon took a video of him "singing" while I was playing the recorder. He is pretty adorable, if I must say so myself!

Here is the link so yall can check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYTGBmP5il4

AND...Bama has learned to go down the slides at the park. it's classic. He has all but the tunnel slide conquered which is HUGE!

Birthday Girl :)

Today is my birthday and Brandon and I celebrated with his parents last night. They gave me the most AMAZING cordless drill! Brando and his parents also gave me some polka dot dishes :) The drill has already been put to some serious use! I love it!

This is the sweeeet cookie cake Brando ordered for me, YUM!

My ADORABLE dishes :)

My new found love and I :)

Loren likes power tools as well, haha!!

xoxo

drum roll, please.....

FINALLY, they are complete! :) Well, pretty much. The rod needs another coat of white paint...but I ran out. AND I couldn't resist hanging them back up! I love them and Brando is quite happy with them too :) Here are some pics...

Aren't they FABULOUS?!? I will never make another pair of cutains again! But, these were worth traveling to every lumber/craft store in Huntsville and Decatur. I'm just glad they are done!!

xoxo

Rascal Flatts & Darius Rucker :)

Last night Brandon, Erik, Shannon and I went to see Rascal Flatts in concert. It was a great concert and Darius Rucker opened for them. We got our tickets yesterday and were pretty high up but still could see the stage really well. I LOVE Rascal Flatts and here are some pics :)

Brando wanted to have a picture with his new family, haha!

P.S- My curtains are hung up BUT I need to paint the bar....I'll post some pics after that :)