Tucker & Carr Wedding Shower in Memphis & Adventures on Beale Street

I  finally gave in and attended my first wedding shower! I know, I know.  So not manly, but I get a pass because it was for my younger sister and her fiance, Johnny. My family and Johnny had a great trip driving out to Memphis and staying at his parents house in Collierville, TN. We had  a very relaxing and fun weekend getting to meet all of his relatives and close friends.  

 Tucker and Carr Family

Kate & Johnny Opening Gifts

Beale Street 

Chris and I spent Saturday night in downtown Memphis with one of our good buddies, Bo Hughes, who lives and works in Memphis. He had a sweet condo in an old historic paper-mill building that had awesome views of downtown Memphis and the Mississippi River.  We hopped on a trolley and headed to Beale Street passing through all kinds of historical hot spots along the way.  We enjoyed a great dinner at the Majestic before heading to the Flying Saucer for a local Memphis brewed beer.  After meeting up with one of Bo’s friends we headed to Beale and stopped in at a few of the most popular places. It was so not what I had expected and was not scary or dangerous like people always say.  Beale Street is a must if you are ever in the area! 

Happy New Year!

With the start of this 2009 New Year, I thought I’d take this chance to start my very own blog. Partly because I’ve had a few friends ask me to do so, but also because I think it could be a good means for me to share some thoughts and keep old friends updated on my life. So here it goes!  

As I returned home early this morning from ringing in the New Years in New York City with three of my good buddies and brother, I couldn’t help but think of all the wonderful trips, adventures and accomplishments that occurred this past year.  Below are a few of them along with a few pictures.  My new year’s resolution last year was to try and do as many new things that I possibly could. People get so wrapped up in ruts in their lives that they fail to try and experience new things. Every year I want to experience the new and exciting things that life has to offer, to test and stretch myself to become a better person. I hope to again make that resolution this year, along with of course getting back in shape and eating healthier!

I started off last year taking a solo road trip out to Colorado to see my mountains and friends at the Double RL Ranch. I left on New Year’s Eve and rang in the New Year by myself in my Tahoe crossing the great state of Texas. I spent about a week out there in the cold San Juan Mountains sleeping in my Tahoe and a couple of nights in the bunkhouse at the RRL. I remember one night I spent up in the mountains it getting down to 5 degrees.  I nearly froze my butt off, but had to be one of the best times nights ever.  This year I rang in the New Year in New York!! We had the best time ever staying at the New York Hilton, seeing the sites, and hanging out in the local pubs. But definitely didn't beat last years countdown in my Tahoe! ha 

Double RL Ranch entrance

Deer Hunting in Cuba, AL

Amelia Island for Spring Break

Deep Sea Fishing Trip in the Gulf of Mexico in May 

My sister, Kate got engaged to Johnny Carr!!!!

Received my Masters in Building Construction from Auburn University!!

Road Trip Out West with my family to celebrate my graduation. Spent most of our time in the mountains of southwest Colorado, Santa Fe, and the Grand Canyon.

Hilton Head Island, SC with the boyz

New York City to bring in the 2009 New Year with 3 great buddies and my brother!!