Correction

The previously stated blog address for BJ is no longer correct. He is trying to set up a new one. I'll keep yall posted.

BJ is off to China

BJ left early this morning for China. He flew to Newark, and is now in the air on the way to Shanghai. He should be landing in 2 hours.

This morning we all got up at 4 to get BJ to the airport at 5. Mrs. Barbara and I drove him and all went well...or so it seemed. I was feeling OK and had gotten my emotional stuff out the night before. We watched him go through security and then began walking to the car. When we were almost to the car I got a text from BJ that said, "Did you pack my computer charger?" 

I immediately panicked. I packed his computer up for him this morning and remembered taking it off the charger. I had not packed the charger. I totally forgot. In the midst of trying to be sweet and sneaky and leave him a note in his bag, I left the durn computer charger. BJ is going over there to do his thesis, which is all done on his computer. He could have shared for a while, or tried to find a new one, but nothing made me feel OK about it. I was so worried and Mrs. Barbara was racking her brain for any way to get that thing to him.

Once we got home we realized that BJ's friend Tommy was going on a later flight and meeting them in Shanghai. Long story short, Mom drove me back to the airport and I dropped the charger off with sweet Tommy who is traveling with it right now en route to China.

After all of that ended, we took a breather and began a long and fun day of wedding planning!

More to come soon.

And I cannot get pictures to upload?!

P.S.- BJ has a blog specifically about his travels. Check it out- bjdoeschina.blogspot.com 

Graduation- Sad or Exciting?

Well, I (Emily) graduated from Auburn on Saturday. It was a great day, and a fabulous weekend. My parents and the Ames threw us a little party Friday night and it was perfect. We also got most of our best friends together to take pictures in front of Samford hall on Friday afternoon. It was hot, but they turned out great! Thanks to Milla for taking the pictures! 

Graduation was bittersweet. The actual ceremony was actually lots of fun. I sat amongst many good friends. I was in between Lauren W and Caroline. Kathryn Lee, Elizabeth T, Sara Beth, and Mel Jo were all on my row or right in front of me. It was really special. Bo Jackson did the commencement speech. Emma Kate and Harper attended graduation and were very well behaved from what I hear! We went to Momma G's afterwards and enjoy a sandwich and some nachos.

I cannot believed college ended. It just ended. Abruptly. Over. That's it. It is done. Finished.

Wow.

Where did it go? What happened in those four years?

My four years of Auburn were filled with friends, family, and love. It was perfect. I went to Auburn with best friends, met many more best friends, and I even get to marry an Auburn Man!  Whoa! 

Although I may have spent to many hours worrying about nothing, and could have studied a little harder, I would call my time at Auburn a success. The Lord was with me through those years and even when I was not seeking Him, He was seeking me. Thank you, Jesus! He has been very faithful. My time at Auburn was such a gift and will continue to bless me. I will take my friends with me forever, and obviously my husband too! 

Thank you to everyone who made my college experience what it was! 

And thank you DAD for providing for me and letting me go to Auburn. 

I will add some pictures soon! They are having trouble uploading. 

Finishing up the Semester.

BJ and I had a great night out on the town. For us, this means going to tiger town where we visited places like Kinnucans, Moe's, Ross, TJ Maxx, TARGET, and Kohls. In that order. Am I missing anything, B?

I have my last final exam ever tomorrow. It is Art History III. I have studied a little bit, but am planning on getting up and studying all morning at my favorite coffee place in Auburn, Taylor's Bakery. I have spent many hours there during the past 4 years, and I figured that my last morning of studying at Auburn should be spent there. It will be bittersweet. 

Graduation is on Saturday. Lord willing. Leave it to me to worry about worst case scenario not graduating possibilities. I know I will graduate on Saturday, but I worry about the craziest things that could happen that would steal my dreams. Haha. It wont happen. 

Speaking of worrying...We just finished a series on Worry at Auburn Church. It was a great series by Andy Stanley that I highly recommend. Worry has been something that has plagued me, and I refuse to let it plague me forever. I tend to worry about everything, big and small. As my Dad says, worry is the opposite of faith. That is the bottom line. Who are we to worry about our lives? When we worry, we are saying that we do not trust the Lord with our lives. We are such control freaks that we think WE know what is best. 

I will leave you all with that.

Off to bed! Only a few more nights here in Auburn as a student...

War Eagle.

Oops :)

Sorry B!

Just for the record- I cannot wait to marry my Prince Charming! woohoo!

We are so lucky to have Katie and Art to look up to.

Just to clarify a few things.

I also wish Katie & Ark a happy anniversary, since there wasn't much mention of WE in that last entry. Right sweetie?

Happy 5 Year Anniversary to Katie and Artie!

Here are Katie and Art on May 1, 2004! 

My wonderful sister Katie married her Prince Charming 5 years ago today! Art came into our lives when I was about 14, and has made a great impact on me. I love him like I have always known him. Katie and Art have been such a beautiful example to everyone. We love yall so much and are so thankful for you. Thank you for sharing your sweet babies with us and being so much fun. I cannot wait to be home and get to play with yall all the time! Lots of Willy's, Fellini's, and Taqueria to come! And lots of fun wedding stuff! Now that Katie and Art's wedding was five years ago, we figured it was time for another one :) I have the best family ever!

Below: Katie and Art with Emma Kate and Harper five years later!