Allison is my cousin on the Patterson side of the family. She is 18 months older and lives in Chelsea Alabama with her husband Cary (an Auburn fan) and son Cason. Cason is a Ring Bearer in the wedding. He is too cute...I heart him very much! Allison is a Bama Alum and works as a Nurse Anesthetist. I have such fond childhood memories of playing with Allison at Big Mom's house. I was a Bridesmaid in Allison wedding!
Amy is not only my blonde twin, but also my partner in crime. We always find ourselves in the most unbelievable predicaments. Fun Amy/Lacey Fact: the same doctor delivered us at St. Vincent's in Birmingham. Amy lives in Franklin Tennessee with her husband Brian and their two sweet doggie children Crimson and Sadie. She is a Bama Alum and Brian went to "that other college" in the state of ALABAMA. Amy also went to high school with Kristin and Rissa at BGA in Franklin. She is one of my Pi Phi sisters and I was in her wedding!Clarissa "Rissa" is a big shot Lawyer in downtown Nashville. So of course she currently lives in Nashville Tennessee and to top it off with me! She's been my roomie for several years now and we always have a great time whether it's hanging on the couch or an impromptu Girl's Night. She is also a Bama Alum and went to high school with Kristin and Amy at BGA. Rissa was a AOPi at Bama, but we didn't meet until other until Amy/Sam's Trivia brought us together!
What can I say about my sweet Katelyn "Katie Bug". I don't know how I managed, but I spent 10 years and 10 days before this beautiful bundle of joy joined our family. And, my life has never been the same. When asked who my hero is, I almost always say Bug. Katelyn is a Freshman at the University of North Alabama (UNA) and was recently initiated as a Zeta. She is my best friend, my real little sister, and glad to announce my Maid of Honor. I love you Bug!
Kathleen and I ate lunch together Bid Day at the Pi Phi house. From those bites of fried chicken on we were great friends. Kathleen lives in Brentwood with her husband Ryan and works from home (jealous) for Medtronics. Thankfully, she rescues me from all the guys I work with and meets me for lunch often. She is a Bama Alum married to a Bama Alum and also a Pi Phi sister. Funny enough, her husband Ryan went to high school with Rissa, Amy, Kristin at BGA in Franklin. So basically our wedding will be a BGA reunion!
Kelly is my Sister-in-Law and looks like she could be my actual sister. She and Hodge got married this past January. We love having Kelly officially be part of the family even though she has been part since she was in High School. I couldn't imagine Hodge with anyone else. Kelly currently lives in Carrollton Georgia with Hodge and my doggie nephews Boss and Champ. Kelly is a Nurse. In college, she was on the Birmingham Southern Dance team before transferring to Samford to get her Nursing Degree. I was a Bridesmaid in Kelly and Hodge's wedding!
Kristin has held many nicknames in the past Kris, KNC, KNCJ, and now KNCJT. For a short period of time, Kristin and I would meet in the mornings for walks. It pains me that I no longer live within walking distance from her. Clearly Kristin lives in Nashville with her husband Matt and puppy Lily. Kristin and Matt were married in April a few years back. Since Jesse is very busy with baseball playoffs that time of year we didn't think he would make it. Luckily, he showed up just as she was walking down the aisle. To top it off, he was still wearing his Coaching uniform...it was under his suit! Kristin is a Pi Phi sister and a Bama Alum married to a Vandy Alum who also played football.
You may or may not have heard but Laura is the celebrity of our group. She is the first Lady of Tunica Mississippi! Laura lives, well obviously, in Tunica Mississippi with her husband Tom and their puppy daughter Reba. She is a Bama Alum married to a MS State Alum and has become quite accustom to country life. Laura and I were not only Pi Phi sisters but we also worked at Opryland together (I was her assistant for a short time) until she married Tunica Tom and left us all behind. Laura is super creative and has a blog at www.runninginthedelta.blogspot.com. I was a Bridesmaid in Laura and Tom's wedding!
I like to refer to Margaret as my soul friend. I don't see her as much as I'd like to. After college when I moved to Nashville it was hard to go a month apart. Now that she lives in Duluth Minnesota we are lucky if we get to see each other once or twice a year. No matter the distance we always pick up right where we left off. Margaret is a Physician Assistant and she has a precious doggie named Harley. She is also a Pi Phi Sister and Bama Alum. Anytime Margaret and I would set off on adventures my dad would warn me to be good and not get in trouble...no idea why we thought we would do otherwise! I'm very excited that Marg gets to be a part of my big day even though she lives so very many many miles away!
