CHARLESTON...our new favorite city!

To take you back to the start...I became friends with Tara Clayton at Southern around the year 2009? That is just a rough guess, but we met through mutual friends and began spending reunion weekends together in Jackson and she would often stay at my apartment when she would be back in Hattiesburg, maybe because she had no where else to stay, but I tell myself it was because she loved me! After she moved to Meridian, we tried our best to stay in touch, but that often took place over the phone! We would chat about random things, but it always ended deciphering our relationships! She began seeing Dan and she knew from the first moment that he was the one. She would always share Dan's worldly advice with me....and I would "always" take it to heart!

As wedding bells began ringing, the destination of Charleston was selected. See, Dan has family across the globe and although Tara's family is predominantly in Meridian....majority of guests would be traveling regardless. I began to talk out the details with Ami and Laine. After many thoughts, calculations and googling we decided, Charleston was a must! We booked our tickets, Laine planned the tours and off we went!

Here we are on the plane we had chartered to east coast.........dream on!

Ok, so before you think I am crazy, let me introduce you to Ami's classroom companion, Flat Stanley a.k.a. Stan my Flat Man! He rode with me and we bonded on our connecting flight from Charlotte to Charleston!

Laine and me after our lunch at Tommy Condon's!

We took a carriage ride our first afternoon to get a feel for the city.

This is us after the ride with our new friend Dakota!

Taking a break at the fountain to comfort our hurting feet.

Notice the fountain is a Pineapple....I say this because it took me awhile to notice!

Ami and I (Laine was the excellent photographer) after dinner our first night,

about to go checkout the city after dark!

Thought this was fun....checking out the vintage clothes at the Charleston Museum! Ok maybe this was for the children, but it didn't stop us!

We talked the lady of the weekend into coming into town one night!

She was glad she did! Love ya Tara!

Taking some photo opportunities, while Laine reads the tour guide book..........I love you Laine!

Rainbow Row.....historic Charleston landmark.

One of my favorite pictures from the trip.

The wedding took place on Saturday evening on the Isle of Palms.

It was beautiful and picture perfect! So happy for Mr. and Mrs. Dan Komar!

Love my friends!!

This was our last night, we were so sad to say goodbye to the city........

but, we promised we would come back!

If you are interested in coming on the next Charleston trip.........let me know :)

Baby brother is here....well not my baby brother...

So first of all I will say being an Aunt or as we say "Tia" is probably my favorite thing in the world! God has blessed my family with healthy, smart and beautiful babies! Although the newest bundle of joy came a little earlier than expected....we were thrilled to welcome him into the world! My sister-in-law Bekkie was making frequent doctor visits just to keep an eye on things before her scheduled due date of February 28, but on Tuesday morning, February 15 we were told today was BABY DAY! Although we all knew we were expecting a boy, the biggest surprise was in his name. I must say I am very proud of Eric, Bekkie and big brother Caleb for holding in their secret because that is not something I would have been able to do...especially with such a sweet name to announce!

So are you ready.....thank you God for bringing us our newest miracle on Tuesday, February 15 @1:25pm! A healthy 6 lb. 7 oz. 18.5 inch long bundle of joy!

Meet my new nephew JONAH LOGAN AMICK!

He is such a sweet boy that is already loved by so many! I can say because I do not have my own children that I can spend all my time and the little money I have loving and spoiling my nephews and niece! If you do not already know I have Caleb Lukas (my brothers son and Jonah's big brother who turns 3 in April), Caitlyn Elise (my sisters only child turns 2 in September) and baby brother Jonah Logan!
The family referred to Jonah during the pregnancy as "Baby Brother" so it has been hard adjusting to an official name! Thank you God for bringing another wonderful life into our lives! Thank you Eric and Bekkie for blessing us with another life to love!
This is the first official family of four photo! Mama Bekkie, Daddy Eric (my big brother), Big brother Caleb and baby brother Jonah! Cutest family ever if I do say so myself!
I feel so blessed to be a "Tia" my heart is so full and I could not ask for more precious babies to love! I am so excited for the future with these babies, although I do not want time to fly! I am excited for big family festivities, football games and to help mom, dad and Caleb teach Jonah to say "black and gold to the super bowl" and of course our favorite "to the top! touchdown!"

I want to WELCOME you all to WEDDING SEASON!

I have officially approached that age when everyone I know is getting married and when I say everyone I mean….well about 6 friends! So I decided I would go through each friend with a little bio! So we can start with December when Whitney got married. I met Whitney when I was a sophomore and we went to USM and church together, as well as were roommates and shared many mutual friends!! She was married December 18! I give Whitney the award for creating a beautiful wedding in record time!

Whitney and Stephen's Wedding in Gulfport!

The next wedding if for Stephanie who I met over Spring Break my freshman year, she is marrying another good friend of mine! Stephanie and Gannon will be married the first weekend in March and I have loved being part of the wedding process from helping with a few ideas, showers and bachlorette parties!!

Stephanie and Gannon's Engagement picture!!

Kelsey and Graham are getting married in Natchez on March 19…….well scratch that because they had a surprise wedding a few weeks ago, however they are having the reception on the 19^!Kelsey and I went to rival high school, but did not meet until she began grad school at Southern and we shared a few classes.

(apparently they got off facebook, but I was excited to show off their cute LSU

engagement pictures........so no pictures!)

Are you ready for the next!! One of my favorite college friends is Tara and she is marrying Dan in Charleston, SC on March 26! I am so excited about making the trip with Ami and Laine and getting to experience a little of Charleston during the weekend! Tara and I met through some mutual friends while I was in undergrad and she was in grad school at Southern. We hit it off and have been able to maintain a close relationship even though she makes her home in Meridian!

Picture from Tara's kitchen shower this weekend at Bon Ami in Jackson!

The first weekend in April is a wedding I have been anticipating!! My best grad school friend Becky is marrying her best friend of 7 years Layne in a sweet outdoor ceremony in Laurel. I met Becky the first day of grad school and if we had not met I do not think either of us would be holding a diploma today! We tackled and succeeded many obstacles together and for her I am grateful!

Picture from Becky's Christmas Shower in Laurel!

The last wedding on the schedule for now is the first weekend in May! One of my best guy friends from high school, Curtis will be marrying his fiancé Katie in Starkville! I am very excited to see some old friends and celebrate their wedding!friends.

This picture is from Senior year in Desktop Publishing...me, Curtis, Lindsay and Jenna!

So with all the wedding festivities, showers and bachelorette weekends nothing has over-lapped! Shocking yes, but I am very glad because I would not want to be forced to pick which to attend!! In the mean time I do need to share a new found treasure…..www.pinkcakebox.com

Check back in to see photos from the weddings along with our adventures in Charleston!!