Long black slithery

A few days ago, I picked up Tub and ran down the stairs to watch Two- A- Days. When I got to the bottom of stairs I stop dead in my tracks as I saw a "long black slithery" thing against the wall. It took a few minutes for it to register in my brain that it was a snake! I calmly turned back around and went to tell Patrick. He was totally mortified. To make a long story short, Patrick kept an eye on the snake while I went to get our neighbors. Our awesome neighbors, Jess and Will, caught the snake in a pillow case and then proceeded to chop it's head off outside. We will be getting a plethera of moth balls to put downstairs. I'm guessing it came in from our storm door in the basement (the Cahaba is only about 100 yards away). But please don't be frightened to come over. No more have been seen. Just wanted to share the experience with you all. It was a crazy night...

Compass finally

We finally made it down to Compass Lake. I haven't been to my lakehouse in about a year and I was going through some major withdrawals. We skiied, tubed, layed out, and mischeviously jumped off a strangers 2 story dock. I was the only one with the guts to go off the rope swing though! hehe. We had some much needed fun in the sun, and it was SO great to spend some time with some of my best buds and of course my husband.

Songs of the weekend include: The Titanic Theme song (found on an ancient tape in an ancient stereo we have down there), "I'm Bossy", and "London Bridge"

Phone theft

Yes I am a victim of phone theft. I left my phone in my bag in the break room all day. Once during the day, I called to check my messages and some LOSER girl answered! I went to get my phone and it was gone! The people at work saw a little bit of my temper and loved it. My sisters are coming to the rescue and giving me their old phones to try. Thank goodness b/c the cheapest one I could buy is $220! If anyone else has a Cingular phone they're not using, let me know! Until next week, you can reach me at home 987.9864.

A Day Off

It's so nice to have a day off. Tub and I have spent all morning playing fetch. Yes, he fetches, and he loves it! The day also holds writing a kagillion thank you notes, cleaning, grocery store run, and running with Patrick when he gets home from Spain Park. Tonight we're meeting up Gabe and Jaime (brother & sis in law) to see TALLADEGA NIGHTS, The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. This movie has been much anticipated since Patrick is from Talladega and a big race fan. I have to go back to work tomorrow to work the weekend. I hope it's a slow one. My last day at work was a doozy. Some of you have heard my gross story from the other day haha.

More news about work: October 1 I will be taking a "flexi" position at Princeton on the same unit I've been working on. It's kind of like a part time position. I'm also applying to work in the Wound Care Clinic/Hyperbaric Chamber at Princeton as well. I'm hoping to work 2 days on Stepdown and 1 day in this clinic during the week.

Slideshow

Check out some non professional pics from our wedding weekend:

http://www.myspace.com/saygj

Wedding pictures!

Check out our wedding pictures!

http://albums.millerslab.com/mattox/

Find Sarah Grace & Patrick, and the password is "BEVERLY" (all caps).

Jamaica

 

SNOOD

I have rediscovered Snood and it is SO fun! I only have a 30 day trial so maybe I won't get addicted this time :). Who has played snood lately???

And the winner is...

Patrick 1, Mouse 0

Tub vs. The Mouse

As I sit in the conference room at Princeton reporting off to the night shift, the secretary slaps a post it down in front of me that says, "Call Patrick ASAP". I'm thinking, "what in the world"?! Evidentially, Pat was woken up from a nap by Tub trying to corner a mouse under the coffee table which was a foot away from his face. He was very disturbed by this and left the house immediately. So...the mouse is somewhere in Patrick's house. He is dreading sleeping there tonight. Good thing he purchased a mouse trap and some peanut butter! We'll see how tough a cat Tub is I guess!

9 days to Beverly :)

Jackson vs. Beverly II (You've gotta be kidding me)

After a horrifying experience with Sandals and Delta, I would like to pass along some knowledge to those who in any time in the future may be getting married and flying somewhere for their honeymoon...

January 2006: An exicted Patrick and Sarah booked their honeymoon as Patrick and Sarah Grace Beverly.

June 2006: A curious Sarah called Delta b/c she realized her passport says "Sarah Grace Jackson". Seeing that her marriage license will be in route to wherever those are mailed, she cannot use that as proof of her new name. After hours of frustrating phone time with Delta and Sandals, she is FORCED to buy a brand new ticket (under today's airfare price) in her maiden name.

The moral of this story is:
*Newly married girls should book all their information under their maiden name or whatever is on your passport or other travel documents.

12 days to Beverly...

Jackson vs. Beverly

I cannot even believe I am less than a month away from changing my last name forever! It has really been hitting me lately that I will have a brand new name. I will be the same person, but I'll have a different name and different initials. How weird! It's always been strange for me to get used to calling my friends by a new name when I've spent so many years with the other one. Now that will be the case for me.

Patrick and I are so anxious for July 1st. We're ready to be what Patrick always refers to as "Team Beverly". We're tired of saying goodnight and driving to seperate parts of Birmingham. We're ready to say goodnight and simply close our eyes! I feel like God has really been preparing us for marriage lately (in some hard ways). We are definitely learning who we are and how to discuss difficult issues. I am so sure that marriage will be wild but fun ride, and I cannot wait to begin!

19 days to Beverly...

Girlshapedlovedrug

"Girlshapedlovedrug" is a really cool name for a song huh? And it's also a name I'd like to be refered to :). It's by Gomez, a British rock band that I've discovered today. If you don't already know this about me, I love finding cool new bands that I've never heard of. Rhapsody (my music engine) is awesome to help find them. There's a free version you can use to listen to over a million songs for free (http://www.rhapsody.com/). I am going to copy Susan here and list my recent favorites...

Gomez--Girlshapedlovedrug, How We Operate, See the World
Snow Patrol--Chasing Cars, Hands Open, Shut Your Eyes
Gnarls Barkley--Crazy, Go-Go Gadget Gospel, Smiley Faces
Imogen Heap (formerly known as Frou Frou)--Headlock, Goodnight and Go, Have You Got It In You, Clear the Area...And everything she's done!
Rock Kills Kid--Paralyzed
Sam Roberts--Hard Road, Taj Mahal

Patrick, am I your Girlshapedlovedrug??

Grey's

Grey's last night was so crazy. We were all on pins and needles watching it. Thank goodness for DVR b/c Patrick and Jim were late. We were probably 30 minutes behind the rest of the world watching it, but then at least we got to fast forward through the commercials. I was mad at Meredith for hooking up with Shephard, I was sad for Izzy, and mad at Christina for being such a punk girlfriend. It will be a long summer of watching re runs. I'm ready for the new season!

What are you thoughts?

A few random thoughts

First of all...Did anyone happen to drive through downtown Birmingham yesterday around 7:00pm? I decided to take the fun way home from work down the dangerous Arkadelphia road and then through "malfunction junction" and downtown. I tried not to get in a wreck as I looked behind me over and over to see the GORGEOUS sunset over and behind all the high rise buildings. If I had my camera, I would have pulled over to take some pics. I am such a huge fan of sunsets and beautiful skies. That was a perfect ending to a hard day at work.

Second of all...Did anyone watch Gray's Anatomy last night? Wow! We're having a Gray's Anatomy party at Pat's tonight to watch the 2 hour conclusion. Just having a few friends over. If you want to come, call me! Personally, I think that Denny will die and Dr. Burke will make it. What do you think?

Why not...

I'm glad people still do these. They really do the trick when you're bored...

IN THE LAST MONTH HAVE YOU
1. Bought something: A bike for Pat (He got one for me as well)
2. Gotten sick? No
3.been hugged? Yes from my family and Pat. Oh how I love them :)
4. Felt stupid?: Oh yes. Most of those moments are at the hospital.
5. Talked to an ex: No
6. Missed someone: Yes! I miss Granny, Krystal, Haley, Whit, Jenna, Abby, Audrey, Billie, Mer, etc. Seriously, the list goes on and on so don't feel left out if you're not on here and I had a brain fart.
7. Danced crazy: yeah! Yes, in Patrick's kitchen.
8. Gotten your hair done: No, but I seriously need a hair cut!
9. Lied: I don't remember, but I'm sure I let a little white lie slip somewhere in the last month.

UNIQUE
1. Nervous habits: I pick at my finger nails
2. Are you double jointed?:No
3. Can you roll your tongue?: Yes
4. Can you raise one eyebrow?: slightly
5.Can you cross your eyes?Yes
6. Do you make your bed daily?: No way
7. Do you think you are unique?: sure

HAVE YOU EVER
1. Said "I Love you" and meant it?: Everyday
2. Given money to a homeless person?: No, but I did drive Whit through Southside Birmingham to give a homeless guy a sandwich.

MANNER
1. Do you swear?: No
2. Do you ever spit?: Yes, when I'm running sometimes
3. You cook your own food?: Yes (even though Haley and Mr. Brown don't think I can)
4. You do your own chores?: Uh, yeah! And sometimes other people's
5. You like beef jerky?: it's ok
6. You like pepsi or coke?: If you know me at all, you know this answer...Coke!
7. You're happy with your hair?: I'm happy that I can finally get it out of my face, but it's huge when I let it go!
8. You own a dog?: No, but an awesome 1/2 dog, 1/2 cat named Tub. He fetches!
9. You spend your money wisely?: Oh yeah.
10. Do you like to swim?: yes
11. When you get bored do you call a friend?: I either call someone, or do something online
12. Are you patient?: No.

WHAT DO YOU PREFER
1. flowers or angels?: flowers
2. gray or black?: gray
3. Color or black and white photos?: depends on the event
4. lust or love?: what??? Love!
5. sunrise or sunset?: Sunset
6. M&Ms or Skittles?: Regular M&Ms
7. rap or rock?: both, but I like rock the best
8. staying up late or waking up early?: staying up late

MORE OF WHAT DO YOU PREFER
1. being hot or cold?: Hot
2. Winter or Fall?: fall
3. left or right: Right
4. having 10 acquaintances or 2 best friends?: 2 best friends definately
5. sunshine or rain? sunshine when I'm outside, rain when im sleeping or watching a movie
6.vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream? chocolate
7. boys or girls?: a balance of both

Pat & Cat getting ready to listen to Dale Jr's car. 

Everyone's excited about the race!

Saturday morning this group packed up to ride to Talladega for the NASCAR race. We got there and sat in the rain for a few hours before the announcer said that the race was rained out. We were definatley bummed, but at least we go to see Will Ferrell say, "Gentlemen, start your engines!" Who's going with me to see Talladega Nights this Summer???

Our Little Jenna...

So we married off our little Jenna Claire. The weekend was so much fun dragging Jenna in all different directions to various wedding festivities. I loved meeting all of Matt's family and all of their freinds from Texas. And the reception was the most fun one I'd ever been to. Probably b/c I knew almost everyone there (high school friends and families, etc). People drove from as far away as New York, South Carolina, Maryland, and Texas to see the two get hitched. It made Pat and I very very anxious to be doing the same up in the front of the church! My most favorite part was acting a fool at the reception. The bridal party was awesome! Thanks for the memories guys! 

Just gotta post

So basically, it's just been too long since i've posted something. Thanks Bills for holding me accountable.

Since my last post, I went to Gatlinburg with Haley, Pat, Jim, Deena, Casey, and Eric. It was lots of fun. We skiied down Ober's 2 slopes over and over one day and thoroughly enjoyed the snow. Oh yes, we partook in several snow fights. How could you be around Haley and Patrick without that happening?

Wedding: For those who don't know, we are going to have a very small wedding (basically just family and wedding party). That just appeals to me much more than the huge wedding we were planning. It's still July 1 in Dothan @the First Baptist chapel. I was in Dothan the past few days doing wedding stuff. I got a lot done, but I'm tired of wedding decisions for a while! I decided on stationary, invites, color ideas, fine china, everyday china, took engagement pic for paper, etc. Man Mom has been such a huge help! I couldn't do it without her.

Work: Princeton is working me like a dog. I worked the night shift last night so my sleep schedule is all messed up from that. They tried to get me to work tomorrow...sha right! I'm going to Auburn on Thursday to recruit the nursing students to come there. That should be funny.

So...that's me. What's up with you people????