My Birthday Weekend

I had a great birthday weekend celebrating with friends and family!

Julie gave me this cute polka dot Alabama plate. Can't wait to take this to the tailgate in the fall. Steven sent me the cute little bouquet of flowers...love the vase/conatiner they came in.

Several of my co-workers took me to lunch at Newk's...one of my fav places.

Friday night, Steven took me to another one of my favorite places, Firebirds Restaurant. We had a nice dinner, just the two of us.

Saturday, Steven's parents came to celebrate with lunch at Cajun Steamer and little shopping afterwards.



Saturday night, I met up with some friends at the bowling alley for a bowling birthday party!

Braelyn got the party started by showing us some of her dancin'! Her mommy and daddy have taught her some nice moves.



Thanks to Steven, we had some yummy cookie cake about half way through our bowling game. Maybe this was what helped my bowling.
Take note at Margaret's cute baby bump...can't wait to meet Baby Cox #2!

Love this cute smile! What a sweet girl!

Horn, Amy, Julie, Jen, Braelyn, Wendi, me, and Margaret

Check out my wonderful bowling! Please note that I am not in a bowling league and this never happens! I have no clue how I got four strikes in a row and then a spare to follow. We were out of time, so I wasn't able to bowl the last frame...not sure what my final score would have been. This would have to be my highest score in my bowling career!

Since my parents were out of town this weekend, we celebrated with the fam on Sunday night. Dinner and then back to Kristen and Matt for a few presents and dessert.

and just for the record, the P does not stand for Priss...thanks sis!

I've just got to figure out how to turn all of my R's into P's...shouldn't be too hard...right? I would be able to save so much stuff!!

Thanks to everyone who helped make my birthday so special! It was definitely a great one!

Weekend visit to Mississippi

I headed west on Friday afternoon...Mississippi bound...to visit my good friend Christie. I hadn't been to her house in a while, so it was time for a long over due visit.

We had no agenda...we just caught up with each other, ate, shopped, and hung out with some of Christie's fun friends. As you can see, we ate well, since all of the pictures I took were during meal time.

Raylin & Mary Bratton in their matching outfits...aren't they the cutest??

Raylin breaking it down outside Keifer's

enjoying a little Mexican on Saturday night

Raylin & Mary Bratton reading together

Two of Christie's wonderful friends, Mary Katherine & Renee who I enjoyed hanging out with...

Thanks for a fun weekend, Christie! Looking forward to our next visit!

It's almost that time again....

As many of you know, my dear friend Margaret's son, Michael was diagnosed with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) in 2007. TSC is a devastating genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in various organs, primarily the brain, eyes, heart, kidneys, liver, skin and lungs. People with TSC develop epilepsy, autism, and learning and behavioral problems. Currently there is no cure for TSC, but ongoing research will have pave the way for treatments and therapies.

These tumors were found in Michael's brain and kidneys. The tumors in his brain have caused him to have regular seizure activity which has caused developmental delays. Fortunately his kidneys have been functioning properlyand he is periodically monitored. As a result of a strict modified Atkins diet recommended by his doctors, Michael has been seizure free for one year! He is progressing well and beginning to reach many milestones!

I will be walking on April 10th in the Step Forward to Cure TSC walk-a-thon in honor of Michael. I would love for you to join TEAM MICHAEL and walk with me and the rest of the team. If you aren't able to attend, the walk, you can still make a donation by visiting my page below.

http://www.firstgiving.com/kerirawlins

On behalf of Michael's family and myself, thank you so much for your paricipation and support. It means so much!!

A little Bama Basketball

I cannot believe it has been so long since I last blogged. Guess things have been a little busy around here lately. I hadn't even taken any pictures since the picture from the last post. So unlike me, I know. I will try to do better...

Yesterday Steven and I went to the Alabama/Auburn basketball game in Tuscaloosa. A friend from work offered me the tickets a while back. I thought, sure why not...we haven't been to a game yet this year. Little did I know at the time who I would see at the game...

Steven and I about to head out for Tuscaloosa

introducing the seniors

Now, for our half time entertainment...we got the see Nick and the boys. Pretty exciting. I guess this will be the closest I will ever be to Nick...

And he's gone...