Results

We've been so busy around here I forgot to tell you the results of my red earth blog. It has been several weeks now, maybe you've forgotten. Do you need to refresh your memory?

Here are the results:

1. Alabama

2. Burundi

3. Malawi

4. Malawi

5. Nigeria

6. Alabama

Did you guess correctly?

We've been busy making friends, going to cookouts and small groups (even ones with people our own age) and busy with work. I begin week three of my new job on Monday. Working full time has brought enlightenment into my world. I have a new appreciation for all those 8-5 employees around the states. How do you do it? Yes, I wanted to work. Yes, I wanted a job with pay but what I'm learning is that if you choose those things then laundry, cooking a decent meal at a decent hour, and general sanity around the house gets put to the back burner. 

How do you do it?

Alabama news: the football team continues its record of being undefeated this season. 

The temperature continues to drop at night but, this is the best part, the sun comes out in the afternoon, warming my back during my lunch break with my husband. Another perk of working at the same organization. 

Makeover

It started with a funky piece of furniture from a church yard sale. I mean really what is this for or from? Whatever it is or was I bought it for $1. 

Took it home an painted it and voila! a great accessory in our guest bath.

RTR

We've been greeted while in Sam's Club, walking down the street, by coworkers and even when I receive email from work. If you're wondering what we're talking about check out this commercial.

Short and Sweet

This weekend the McCurrys came for a visit. It was short, but very sweet to see them. 

Jake drove from IN and Kevin and Joanne from WA. Of course first on the list was to clothe them with clothes from the BAMA nation. 

Kevin and Joanne left this morning with the truck we borrowed in July, remember that? 

Goodbye truck, you have been oh so helpful.

But before they left we had to partake in the south's famous fried chicken and BBQ in preparation for the BAMA vs LSU game.  

You can't help but get into the spirit of things. We took them to the Elephant Stomp. The band, cheerleaders and drill team wind up the crowd before releasing the troops to the stadium. 

This is a bit dark but the sound is spot on. Imagine a lawn full of dedicated fans preparing for their pilgrimage to the stadium....have you caught the spirit yet? Roll Tide.

The war wages on

We've heard it said you are born waving one flag or the other. 

If you have 50 minutes and would like to see what we see we recommend you take the time to watch this film. (Special thank you to Netflix and ESPN)

30 for 30: Roll Tide/War Eagle

Take a guess

The red earth here reminds me of somewhere else. Somewhere far away, somewhere hot and humid. Somewhere that also meant a time of new discovery, of growth and challenge. Somewhere, just not here. 

Driving around Alabama comes with the added thrill of reminders; memories of lunches on the ground, long drives on crazy roads and long sessions of choirs singing. 

It's easy to forget but when I spot the red earth I am transported. 

Number 1

Number 2

Two of these things are not like the others. 

Can you tell which ones don't belong?

Bonus points if you can name the location of these pictures. 

Number 3

Number 4

Number 5

Number 6

Lake Lurleen

What's the best way to eat Dan's homemade hummus? 

Outside

Preferably at a lake while enjoying the sunshine

Paired with a walk around the lake. 

The day can't get much better.