Davidson Reunion 2009

Has it really been 10 years? Apparently so! There have been so many changes in our own lives including jobs, spouses & babies (for some of us!). One thing that doesn't change is the comraderie and feeling that you get when you walk onto campus at Davidson. Another is the fact that Rusk girls still drink Beast Light! Showing Austin around the arboretum that is the Davidson campus, running the cross country trails again, and seeing everyone again made me feel like I was home again.







Dana Sterling organized for Amy Hamilton, Sarah Risen, and me to stay at a lake house near twon and we had a great time catching up, playing with babies Drew and James, and making notes of who had "changed the most." Speaking of change, the town of Davidson has morphed into something I could not have predicted. There is now a Harris Teeter, a weekend farmer's market, real restaurants downtown, and two, count 'em two, ROUNDABOUTS to handle the traffic. Talk about UPGRADE.

Alanna's Bday Photos

The weather was perfect for Miss Alanna Marie's 9th Birthday at Mom and Dad's atIsle of Hope. Slip-n-slidin', a cake that Alanna made herself, a cake-eating contest won by Mason Stoever, and an abundance of food and family made for a vivacious time. However, it was Miss Lola Curran
from next door that really stole the show...err, cupcake!
Happy Birthday, Bug!

Courtney Denney and Doug Mulford's Wedding

Just back from one of the most personal and charming weddings I've been to in a long time. Courtney Denney, Austin's sister, and Douglas Mulford wed last night in Douglasville, GA. The vows, cocktail hour, and dinner were all at Le Jardin Blanc, a late 1800's home on 12 acres near downtown Douglasville. The rain held off long enough for the service and celebration to occur and the weather was unseasonably cool, which was great for some of the northern relatives who kept commenting on how humid it was. The service was made memorable for several reasons but noteably the train that interrupted the vows --later it was explained by Mr. Mclure that this was sign that Courtney would have to "train" Doug...bah-dam-dam.

Le Jardin Blanc's grounds were magnificent -- cottage chic and classically elegant at the same time. Behind the main house was a dance floor made of black and white weathered pavers to resemble a checker board pattern. Cafe tables resembling those found outside a Paris cafe hugged the outside of the dance floor and were bordered by lines of boxwood, tea roses, and whimsical touches. It was ideal and something I think my friend Erin Melick would appreciate a great deal because of its hints of France here and there. Erin Kane and I could probably run a joint like this someday. Check out Le Jardin Blanc's website: http://www.lejardinblancga.com/

Austin's family stormed the dance floor after the father-daughter dance and brought to life the the highly anticipated moves of W.W. Austin's grandmother, Ruth Austin Denney, got up to shake a tail feather, too! They are a jovial crowd and made sure that I felt like one of the family. I got to meet his Aunt Anne, Uncle Marty, see his "cousin" Bill and his little girl, Beatrice, as well as his "uncle" Bill and his wife Jane. Sounds like we might be making a trip up to New York to visit them in September when they make their signature wine called "Ten to Go." Needless to say, we are excited about the invitation!