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So…a lot has been going on lately, and it’s all in Georgia! Luke and I just returned home from a little over a week trip back to our home state. The week started off with my dear friend Callie’s wedding in Athens, GA on October 8th. She was a beautiful bride, with wonderful weather, and a great afternoon wedding. Here are some pictures of her wedding with all of the cute details and signage. I especially loved the fact I could wear my cowboy boots and sip on two of my favorite drinks (mimosas and Bellini’s).

The Chapel

Callie and Corey

So Pretty

The KISS

The Reception

The weather was perfect!

Callie's Flowers

After the wedding I headed back to Atlanta and joined up with my family to watch another heart-attack AU game. War Eagle by the way!!!

Sunday I headed down to meet up with Luke who went straight to his family farm on Friday after flying in. This is his first time back in Georgia since we moved, so he was very anxious to hang out with his family and get to the farm. The barn just recently received the certificate of occupancy and looks great. It’s not 100% yet, but Luke and I got to chip in and get the barn a step closer. Luke built work benches, hunted, fished, and enjoyed himself to the fullest. I painted this barn door all week (yes it really took me that long—it required 4 coats of paint and was super tricky), painted cabinets, fished, and 4-wheeled to my hearts content. Friday was really a high-light! My whole family (except my brother Pat-who is in MBA classes) showed up to hang out and have fun at the Dorman farm with all of Luke’s family. The little girls got to feed the horses (a little scary experience for a second when I realized we only had two carrots for four horses), ride the 4-wheelers where they surprised me by yelling at me to go faster, and even went fishing for the first time. The Dorman’s hired a professional square dance caller, and we had a blast dancing the night away. I really do LOVE square dancing!!! Here are some pictures of the 1^st official (probably going to become an annual event) Dorman Family Barn Dance and Dinner.

Stacie and my cute nieces 

My Parents all decked out for the dance--they did have some awesome hats that I didn't capture here!

I can’t believe the week flew by like it did. Before I knew it we were packed up and heading back to Athens, GA for our second wedding in back to back weekends in Athens. This wedding was for Erin Dunn (now Erin Morris) a childhood friend. Jenna and I were best friends growing up with Erin and her sister Allyson who were the same ages as us, and lived roughly three doors down. She was a beautiful bride (she has been breath-taking her whole life), and the wedding was so perfect. Jenna and I were saying that the Dunn girls are the people in our life --that even if we haven’t seen them in a while, we can always pick up talking about all of crazy childhood memories we have.

My Hot Date

Did you notice the common barn/farm theme I had going on this trip?!

The four of us back together again! Team Disney/Perry Camp/Jessica Mona traps, etc...

Sadly, our trip did come to an end and we flew out of Atlanta Sunday afternoon. I really don’t think people realize that in order for us to get to and from basically anywhere…it takes the same amount of time…sometimes longer….than flying to Europe!!!!!!!!! That’s crazy right!! We left at 11:45 AM ATL time and didn’t arrive at our house until 9PM ATL time. So…today we are both dragging a bit (I think Luke is sick) and playing the catch up game at work (is it sad that I am completely caught up after this one day)?? Thank you everyone who was a part of our busy week and helped get us to all of these various places without us having to rent a car. We are truly blessed with great families and friends!