Red Shoes

So these are the shoes I wore in my mom's wedding. I like them and want to keep wearing them with other outfits. Problems is, I'm fashion illiterate and have no idea what else they'd look good with. I'm thinking of a nice pair of darker wash jeans, but what kind of top?


  • katiebee
    red top to match the shoes or a designed top with red in it... or an all black dress... and take brendan to dinner!
    by katiebee at 02/21/10 11:24AM
  • katiebee
    we want to see pictures of you in the whole outfit of what you wore to the wedding!
    by katiebee at 02/21/10 11:25AM
  • rissaj
    Cute! All black top, kind of dressy-ish....if you wear a red top, it is HIGHLY unlikely you'd get it the same exact shade of red.... :)
    by rissaj at 02/21/10 12:22PM
  • hoose
    You can wear red shoes with anything! Dark jeans and a neutral top would look great. Or of course with anything red in it. But not too much red, you don't want to overdo it!

    I can't believe your mom got married! Is she moving back to WV?
    by hoose at 02/21/10 12:24PM
  • lorileigh
    They would also look great with a black and white dress/skirt outfit with a splash of red accessories. Pretty shoes!
    by lorileigh at 02/21/10 12:36PM
  • spinningbee
    dark wash jeans, black top, and red jewelry.
    by spinningbee at 02/21/10 1:02PM

Lady Gaga is my cousin

I just found out that Lady Gaga is my cousin. Her grandmother and my grandfather are half brother and sister. Never would have guessed that relative in a million years.
  • fullofgrace
    this post totally made my day
    by fullofgrace at 12/17/09 4:32PM
  • ewalker
    Interesting! I like your new pic over there.
    by ewalker at 12/17/09 5:35PM
  • hoose
    You guys are so much alike, I'm not surprised.
    by hoose at 12/17/09 6:16PM
  • tu_madre
    and how, pray tell, did you figure this out?

    my only claim to fame is that my second cousin married the bass player for limp bizkit...
    by tu_madre at 12/17/09 6:30PM
  • rissaj
    That's great, maybe you can have a sleepover... :)
    by rissaj at 12/17/09 6:47PM
  • fantastica
    Thanks for the compliments on my pic :) I'm hoping to get contacts soon, so that was me trying to get a preview of the no glasses version of Alberta....haven't seen her since college.
    by fantastica at 12/17/09 8:40PM
  • fantastica
    And I did see Lady Gaga play the piano on Ellen...and even though her fashion style and song lyrics are out there (to say the least)...I really do think she is talented; good vocals and good job on the piano too.
    by fantastica at 12/17/09 8:42PM
  • fantastica
    As for how I found out...my Aunt was reading an article in the newspaper about how Lady Gaga recently met the Queen of England. In the same article it mentioned her parents' and grandparent's names. And my Aunt recognized them off the bat. So she clipped the article and mailed it to my dad. He thought it was a joke...he wondered why my Aunt would send him a pic of Lady Gaga...but then he flipped it over and read the article. Her mom's name is Cindy...that's my Dad's cousin. He went to high school with her but hasn't seen her since. So to find out her daughter is a star made the day pretty interesting.
    by fantastica at 12/17/09 8:46PM
  • fullofgrace

    happy
    holidays!
    by fullofgrace at 12/23/09 11:15PM
  • split_rock
    Happy Birthday, Alberta!
    by split_rock at 01/03/10 4:48PM
  • rissaj
    Yeah, i can see that....maybe that's why I like it today :)
    by rissaj at 01/17/10 2:05PM

Brendan doesn't like my new piggy

So my mom brought home this cute piggy from our family reunion today. Before she went home she asked if I wanted it. I thought it was cute...so I took it. Brendan HATES it!!!! to say the least. Now...this isn't typically something I'd have in my house. Not really into statues like this...but I couldn't pass up that smile :D


  • split_rock
    Why does Brendan hate it? I think it's cute!
    by split_rock at 09/07/09 5:40PM
  • baizal
    I'm with Brendan. That face looks like the Joker's pig.
    by baizal at 09/07/09 5:50PM
  • hoose
    I'm with Brendan, too. Sorry. :-)
    by hoose at 09/07/09 6:10PM
  • thethreat
    idk what to think of it
    by thethreat at 09/07/09 6:23PM
  • rissaj
    The hat totally "makes" it! :)
    by rissaj at 09/08/09 4:16AM
  • fredtheorca
    ummm yeah ummmm you know ummmm it is ummm... cute?
    by fredtheorca at 09/08/09 9:27AM
  • marklhatfield
    Good thing you don't have any friends who feel that such beasts are unclean. That could be offensive. Have you looked into your husband's roots? Perhaps he is concerned that this will soon turn into idol worship as you bring your food and lay it at his feet to eat the fat portions therof. I don't know.
    by marklhatfield at 09/10/09 12:57PM
  • marie
    She looks like a nicer piggie with the hat on.
    by marie at 09/14/09 5:07PM
  • littlelamb
    That's a very cute pig, but I can see why he doesn't like it. It's almost a little creepy but the hat helps. :)
    by littlelamb at 09/15/09 3:35PM
  • lostntn
    scary
    by lostntn at 09/16/09 8:36PM
  • split_rock
    New avatar? I like it!
    by split_rock at 09/23/09 2:59PM
  • pinelape
    Its so versatile :)
    by pinelape at 11/05/09 4:41AM

Cameron Andrew Born

Cameron Andrew Born was welcomed into this world at 12:06 am Thursday morning. He was 20 1/2 inches long and weighed 8lbs even. Mom and baby are doing well. Kaitlin & Dakota were excited to see him, and word was that Connor didn't like him at first...hehehe.

  • curlie
    Congratulations! :)
    by curlie at 06/12/09 8:46PM
  • fredtheorca
    Yep that is a baby!!!
    by fredtheorca at 06/12/09 11:12PM
  • hoose
    He's cute! Tell Christina I said Congrats on NUMBER 4. Yikes! :-)
    by hoose at 06/15/09 3:49PM
  • lorileigh
    What a cutie pie! Congrats!
    by lorileigh at 06/15/09 7:16PM
  • thecube
    Congrats!!
    by thecube at 06/16/09 9:28AM
  • bruke
    Wow. I thought those were Christina's kids with your mom that Sunday we were at NR, and I overheard something about another one on the way. I hope the family is doing well!
    by bruke at 06/26/09 7:10AM
  • friendlyfire
    What a cutie! With the red hair, the fair skin, the beautiful eyes... And the baby is cute too.
    by friendlyfire at 07/01/09 7:40PM
  • marie
    Was good studying with you this evening.
    by marie at 08/04/09 7:30PM
  • marie
    I love the picture of you in the corner.
    by marie at 08/04/09 7:31PM
  • rissaj
    I love your hair! what a cute picture.
    by rissaj at 08/16/09 8:26PM
  • thethreat
    thanks that helps a lot:) and i will thanks
    by thethreat at 08/17/09 9:02PM
  • thethreat
    yea it was but it didnt go so well
    by thethreat at 09/05/09 2:52PM

Opryland Hotel

Well...the only pictures I took on vacation were of the Opryland Hotel. That place was huge!! It had several large rooms with indoor gardens. Even though it was all man made it is still beautiful. Enjoy!

Opryland Hotel
  • curlie
    Looks like a great time! Beautiful pictures.
    by curlie at 05/28/09 6:17PM
  • friedaj
    Hey, looks great. Is the boat ride included in the room price? We have reservations mid June and tickets to the Grand Ole Opry that night. Is there any other fun stuff close by? Fill me in on details, PLEASE!
    by friedaj at 05/29/09 9:24AM
  • mandyhayes1
    Did you hit Opry Mills Mall? Love that place!!!!
    by mandyhayes1 at 05/30/09 8:17PM
  • lordra
    great pictures ... it has been a while since i have been to opryland hotel.
    by lordra at 06/01/09 12:38PM
  • thecube
    Nice!!
    by thecube at 06/05/09 7:46AM
  • littlelamb
    I can't believe you were at the Opryand Hotel- we live so close to there!
    by littlelamb at 06/06/09 7:04AM
  • lorileigh
    Great pictures. I'm glad you were able to come Saturday. :)
    by lorileigh at 06/08/09 7:54AM
  • lostntn
    You were down here in Nashville and didn't even call?? booooo
    by lostntn at 06/10/09 11:50AM
  • bruke
    Good to see you this past weekend!
    by bruke at 06/10/09 1:16PM