Tech Couple

Most of my friends and family know I was probably the last person on earth to still have a regular cell phone with no internet, music, etc. I just didn't think I needed one and people drive me crazy that stay on their phones all day...you know in restaurants, meetings, parties, etc. Jason has had a smart phone for quite sometime, so if I ever needed anything I just used his.

Well, it all started when my Dad got a smart phone this fall...then Jason converted to the newest IPhone, then two weeks ago my mom (who not too long ago learned to attach a file to an email) got an IPhone as well. We were also at an AU game this fall and most of the people that sit around us (my parents friends in their early 60s) all had their smart phones out taking pictures. I finally told Jason in December when my contract was up, that I was ready to make the move...it was time to jump on the bandwagon (even if I am 4 years late). So now I'm an Iphone user and I LOVE it.....not sure why I waited so long???

It doesn't stop there either. If you know my dad, you know he loves technology and usually has the best TV, camera, computer, etc. I love all those things too, but I rather spend my $$ on a new piece of furniture, art for the house, etc. My parents recently got a tablet in the spring and every time we go home we both love playing on it. Jason then used a IPAD borrowed from work on a business trip and fell in love :) We kept wanting to buy one, but didn't think it was very smart to buy one with all the nursery items recently purchased....so we kept convincing ourself we didn't need one.

Well, we both got a BIG surprise Christmas Day. My sweet parents bought us an IPAD2. I really had no clue. I thought we may get a Kindle Fire since my mom was getting one, but had no idea an IPAD was under the tree. I'm addicted and once again I'm wondering what I did without one?? So, it has been a big week for me and technology....I have come a long way in a short amount of time. And I almost forgot...Jason got me a Sony Bloggie camcorder and my parents got me a more "high tech" camera. There should be no excuses not to have Patton's life documented in every way.

However, I will do my best not to become the annoying person that stays on their phone all day, keeps everyone posted on their daily life from what they are eating to when they are going to the bathroom. We will see??

Jason and his new toy :)

Merry Christmas!!! - better late than never

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Jason, Gena, Radley and Harper!!

Hope all of my friends had a wonderful Christmas!! I wanted to apologize to everyone for not sending any Christmas cards this year. I've been too busy to blog and apparently too busy to send out any cards. I usually make an effort around Thanksgiving to get a decent picture of Jason, myself and the dogs and before I knew it, it was the week of Christmas and still no pictures. Most of November I was in that weird stage of pregnancy where you don't quite look pregnant, but just a little thicker around the middle. I think that is one reason I wasn't too keen on picture taking. Well now, there is no doubting I'm pregnant. I will try to post a picture soon.


We had a wonderful December and Christmas. After being on the go most of fall due to AU football, we've been here in MS except for our 4 day trip to AL Christmas weekend. It was nice not to be on the road as much, but we kept very busy with Christmas parties, had a fun chili dinner w/ our supper club, got together with our game night group, parents came to town one weekend, Christmas shopping in Jackson and to make it even more chaotic we started on some remodeling in the house the week before Christmas....not the best planning on my part, but I do love my new countertops!! Bathroom and nursery are next!!


Since we didn't get cards out, I thought I'd post a picture from Christmas Day. I promise next year cards will be mailed :) Hope everyone's Christmas was wonderful and Happy New Year to all :)

Who says boys clothes aren't cute...

I'll admit I'm a clothes horse and always have been since a young child. Although I really had no preference in whether we had a boy or girl, I have always gravitated toward girls baby clothes when I'm in speciality shops or shopping for baby shower gifts. Let's face it....they're too cute! However, having lots of friends who have boys, I've realized that there are plenty of precious baby boy outfits too!!! Jason and I have agreed that little Patton can look like a baby for a few years. I'm know bubble suits, day gowns and john johns won't be in his wardrobe forever, but I'll enjoy it while I can. Patton has his whole life to wear "grown up" clothes and we're already having a blast shopping for his precious baby clothes....

The first outfit we bought Patton.... We plan to carry him home from the hospital in this day gown. We bought it at Helen's Young Ages in Jackson. We feel in love with it b/c it has embroidered puppies on it....in honor of his big brothers, Harper and Radley!!

The 2nd outfit, also in honor of our puppies....we found this precious sleeper at Old Tyme Commissary in Highland Village. I have a feeling Patton and I will be making lots of trips there!!



The bargain shopper came out in me today!! My friend, Whitney, called to tell me that the Central MS Flea Market had some precious consignment Feltman Brothers in a booth today. I love Feltman Brothers, and was thrilled to find this precious FB outfit for $12!!!! It was in great condition; looked as if it was never worn.

Also found this precious bubble there for $12 :)

Looks like I'll be making more stops by the Central MS Flea Market






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Baby Pope has name...

For the longest time Jason and I always thought we would wait until the birth of our child to tell the name. I'm not sure what or why we changed our minds, but we aren't waiting. We've know for quite some time what we would name a boy.

So it is official, the name has been decided.....Thomas "Patton" Pope

Thomas is my father's name, was my grandfather's middle name, and the 1st name of my mom's deceased brother. Jason and his dad both have the first names, Tommy, which are very close to Thomas. I not only love the name Thomas, but felt it fitting since so many special in my lives have held that name.

Patton....well, we just like it!! I knew I wanted a "P" name and we like a few "P" names, but Patton was our favorite. Jason loves history and of course General George S. Patton, was a well know General during WW II. Not really who we named him after, but hopefully our little Patton will be strong and courageous like General Patton :)

4 Years...time flies when you're having fun!!

Jason and I celebrated our 4 yr. anniversary this past Thursday, Nov 17th!!! I'm so thankful that God chose me as Jason's wife. I couldn't think of a better person to spend my life with. He has all that I have ever wanted in a soulmate. When thinking over the past four years, I can only think of good times. Of course our life and marriage are not perfect, but all in all the past four years have been wonderful!!!

We had an extra special anniversary gift this year....it just happened to work out that we found out the gender of baby Pope. It's a boy and we could not be more excited!! We are looking forward to embarking on this new chapter of our lives, parenthood. I know there will be nothing more rewarding than being a mom. However, I'm very thankful that Jason and I had four wonderful years of just us. We have been able to travel to lots of fun places, we've enjoyed adopting two puppies, learning the game of tennis together, running our 1st 5k, riding in our 1st bike race, moving to a place I had never heard of (ha), buying two houses, crying and laughing together and much more. I love him more today than I could ever have imagined and I'm so very thankful for him :)

I had fun going through some old pics this afternoon :) Can't wait til our family pics are a family of three!!!

Seeing the new Yankee stadium....Jason's fav team!

US Open 2009

St. Thomas 2010...one of our favorite trips!

Watching AU win the SEC championship in Atlanta

San Francisco, summer 08....another great vacation!

Snow mobiling in Utah

Pebble Beach and the Lone Cyprus Tree

Skiing at The Canyons in Park City

Top of the Rock in NYC, spring 08, our 1st trip to NYC together!

Watching AU become National Champions....what a great season 2010 was!


1 year anniversary in Jamaica

About to watch the Cubs in Chicago. Best place to take in a baseball game!

Double Decker 5K in Oxford....looking forward to running again after the baby is born.

We've had some wonderful time together, but we know none of them will compare to when our 1st child is born. I'm so thankful for our past and looking forward to what the future holds for us :)

Showering Baby Hudson

I went home this weekend to help host a shower for one of my very best friends, Brooke. She is due toward the end of December. Hudson got lots of great gifts and will be set. It was so great to catch up with old friends. I'm so happy for Brooke & Corey and can't wait to meet Hudson. I see lots of fun times ahead :)

Delicious Cake :)

Brunch Food....always my favorite!

more food!

Jennifer and me w/ the mom to be. Brooke looks great...just all baby!!

Lot of gifts....and my camera didn't capture it all.

So glad our sweet Jani got to come. She is our good friend, Jeremy's mom and may be one of the sweetest people I know.

Lesley and her mini me, Kennedy

Fun to catch up with high school friends :)

Amanda, Brooke, me and Lesley.....so many sweet memories with these girls.

Thanks to my mom and Lesley for making the shower a success.

Football Fun and Friends!!

Since AU played so poorly yesterday, I decided to remember the good times of last weekend's AU vs. FL game. Of course the game was wonderful and we had a great win, but the best part of the day was catching up with family and friends :) We started off the day with lunch @ Cheeburger with my parents and good family friends, The Cruz's (and big Gator fans) that came up for the big game from Tampa.

After lunch we made our rounds to see other friends. My college roommate, Haylea, her precious son Graeme and sweet mom, Jane were in town and it was soooo good to see them. Haylea is due 10 weeks ahead of me with a girl to be named, Anna Chase. If I have a girl, we are hopeful that they can be future AU roomates & sorority sisters and have the same sweet memories we did.

me and Haylea....she looks great as always :)

Graeme....the cutest 2 yr. old boy I know!!

We also got to spend some time with Brooke and Corey. This was Brooke's last and only AU game this year since baby Hudson will be arriving soon. We'll be showering Brooke and Hudson in 2 weeks and I can't wait!!! Brooke and I share so many memories as well growing up together and I can't wait for our children to do the same :)

I was running out of time to see everyone, but had a quick visit with my old co-workers and sweet friends from Montgomery, Rachel and Jennifer (and their husbands and sweet Sydney- Rachel's daughter). They just opened up a new mortgage office in Montgomery and I'm thrilled for them.

me, Rachel and Jennifer

Many of my other friends I like to meet up with our either about to have a baby or just had one and weren't able to be there. Seems to be the season for babies :) After the whirlwind of visits we made it to the game. It was nice to watch one that didn't come down to the wire. I couldn't think of a better day to spend the day- family, friends and an AU win :)