First Day of 2009 in Savannah, Georgia

The second day in Savannah and the first day of the year we were in Savannah. We did a lot of sightseeing and even went on a ghost tour!!

Ewww! Joey looks spooky! This was part of our ghost tour. This was a bar/restaurant/inn called 17 hundred 90. Rumor has it that Anna Powers, who threw herself from the balcony in the early 1800's, still haunts here today. For more information on 17 hundred ninety click here.



Here we are in front of the beautiful fountain in Forsyth Park. Forsyth Park is over 20 acres and includes walking paths and a fragrant garden for the blind--just to name a few.


J.W. in front of an art gallery.

Alex

New Year's Eve

Here are some pictures from our New Year's Eve. We went to Savannah with J.W. Morris and met up with Alex Harris & Mike Nelson (they currently live in Savannah.) We had a lot of fun. Note: the daiquiris in hand are from Wet Willie's and if you are ever in Savannah, I would highly recommend you stop by Wet Willie's on River Street.

Beth Thornhill

Beth & Joey have known each other for a little over 28 years now (haha). Beth Scarborough Thornhill is Joey's sister. It is always fun to hear the stories about Joey & Beth when they were young. Most recently, Beth was talking about how her grandmother Fiz would pose them for pictures when they visited her and Poppy Ed in Huntsville - I'd love to get a view of those pictures! Beth, Byron, & Marshall live in Clanton and have a website of their own - www.thethornhillsonline.com. Joey & I are very excited to have the whole Thornhill gang in the wedding!

This Christmas

I hope everyone had a great Christmas. Joey & I sure did! We got several items off of our registry and I got Joey a coffee maker that grinds the beans and he got me a wii! So, to put it plainly -- we were jacked up on coffee and playing wii sports. We can barely move, yes I will repeat that - the wii is very tiring. We've played tennis, bowled, played baseball, and even boxed! I'm tired and ready to take it easy...

Our Daily Entertainment

If you haven't heard of Natalie Dee or her husband Drew's comics, you should check them out. They are my daily entertainment. Here's just a few...



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Oil Pulling

If you know me, you know that I will try anything at least once. Also, if you've been following the blog, you'll notice that my sinuses have been giving me major problems over the past several weeks. I have tried acupuncture for my sinuses and I did have some improvement- I know you probably think I'm crazy, but it did work, but its too expensive! Ashley Moon suggested I stay away from dairy, which I am going to, but I also googled some information and "oil pulling" came up. Have you ever heard of such? It is supposed to have several benefits, for your skin and it is said to also help for sinus problems! Well, guess what? I'm trying it. I'll let you all know if it works out. Here's some of the information that I found online about oil pulling:


Oil pulling involves swishing oil around in one's mouth to remove bodily toxins. It is reported to help alleviate skin disorders, gum diseases and other ailments. It's simple and requires only cold-pressed sunflower or sesame oil, so even if you are skeptical, it couldn't hurt to give it a try.

Leslie Causey Whaley

I met Leslie when I began school at AUM. We were in the same sorority and were roommates for a little while. We've kept in touch ever since. Leslie & I are probably most well known together as video game playing buddies (gotta love that Nintendo) and we also can do a mean routine to "Dunkie Butt." hahaha. Sorry, Leslie - I had to. Leslie now lives in Prattville with her husband Mike and her two children, Noah and Maddie. A special thanks to Leslie for my fabulous collection of jewelry - she sells Premier Designs Jewelry. Joey & I are very excited to have Leslie in the wedding. Thanks for always being there for me!

Alex Harris

If you've been following the blog, you know that we have been writing interesting stories about our wedding party and how we became friends with them all.

Alex & I have known each other for around 14 - 15 years. She went to school in Reeltown, while I went to school in Tallassee. We stayed friends throughout the years and she is now married and living in Savannah, Georgia. She works for the college that she graduated from - Savannah College of Art and Design. Alex & I have been to New York City together (thanks to Ashley Moon:)) and I also visited Prague where her grandmother is from. We've had some fun times together and thank you so much for being a great friend and a part of our wedding day!

Does anyone else have this problem?

Here lately - let's say the past month or so, my head has felt like it was about to cave in. My sinuses!!!! Bloody nose, headaches, nothing makes it better! I know, it seems easily repairable - just go to the doctor, but I want a permanent fix. I'm sick of having to go to the doctor every 6 months every time the weather changes just for them to give me a prescription that doesn't really work any better than the over-the-counter would. The ear, nose, and throat doctor did encourage me to use the "sinu-pot", as had Leigh Parker before I went to the doctor. It does help, but this headache will not go away! Any suggestions to help with that??????

For our blog readers...

I know you may feel this way sometimes...hahaha

Dabwood Realty, Inc.

Most of you know that I received my real estate license in 2006 and kept it on the inactive status until activating it in May of this year. I have just recently joined a company, Dabwood Realty, Inc. - www.dabwoodrealty.com

Charlie Brown Christmas

I love Charlie Brown's Christmas Special. This just really puts me in a Christmas mood and reminds me of what CHRISTmas is really about. And that is what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown!

O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum

We got our Christmas tree up this past weekend so I thought it was only right to put one on here. haha. You can leave gifts - and get your own at http://www.pyzam.com/toys.

Janna Stephens Ellis

Janna & I have known each other for around 14 years. We met at school - she was a year younger than me, but we were in the same P.E. class. I think the only physical exercise we got was running our mouths. haha. Janna & I used to ride around in my mom's Buick Skylark - you can not imagine how cool we were. lol.

Janna is married to Jeffrey Ellis and they have 3 children, Tyler, Brodie, and Olivia Kate. Tyler & Brodie love to dress up as superheroes. Olivia Kate was born with an enlarged heart and is a tough little girl. She is doing good at home.

I am so glad Janna will be in the wedding and thank you for being such a good friend.