Monday, December 5, 2011

2011: My Year in Pictures


JANUARY
 This photo of Terry and me was taken at my sister Larremy's 20th birthday party on January 15. We had a 3 hour wait at the restaurant, in which time I drank about a bottle of wine. Terry refused to do glamour shots with me, so this happened.
FEBRUARY
This gem was taken by renowned  photographer Crawford Barnes on  February 12 during our Valentine's Day double date. We had dinner at Five, complete with a sampling of every specialty cocktail on the menu. We then traversed to the fabulous Houndstooth sports bar. Terry ended the evening with a beer cup as a party hat, just before this photo was snapped.

MARCH
This photo of Terry and me was taken at Sea N Suds, a deliciously quaint restaurant in Gulf Shores. We devoured some gumbo and oysters on the half shell during our spring break adventures. Our excruciating sunburns completed our looks that evening. 

APRIL
Obviously, I'm abandoning the ridiculous tone for this one. This photo was taken after the April 27 tornado ravaged Tuscaloosa. The days after the tornado brought everyone together in a way I've never seen. I'm thankful to still be here, and I'm thankful that I got a chance to help other people after the storm. 

 MAY
 Proof that life goes on after tragedy. This photo of my lovely, extremely photogenic family was taken at my brother's high school graduation on May 28.

JUNE
 Total. Bad asses. This hardcore group of crime fighters (aka skittish law clerks) nearly eliminated the drug cartel problems in Birmingham in a single day. Or, we hid in a bulletproof van while they confiscated weed. One of those.

JULY
 While there are many goings-on in the month of July (most importantly, my birthday, ahem), I have chosen this stunning shot of myself and Dr. Lou. It was taken by Terry on July 2 on my first visit to the Notre Dame campus. It's ok.
AUGUST
Obviously I was very busy and quite the social butterfly in the month of August, as the only person featured in any of my photography that month was my brother, and he was playing with the dog. As you can see, the lovely Dex is modeling a fabulous orange collar, and carries large sticks with ease. Best in Show for sure!

SEPTEMBER 
 Here I am with my sisters, Mallory and Larremy and our dear friend Traci Traughber at the Traughber tailgate on North Texas game day, September 17th. Photo brought to you by Ray Ban.

OCTOBER
 Here Terry and I look fashionably frigid in the Hancock Observatory in Chicago. We sampled delicious Chicago brewed beer as we enjoyed the sights of the city and Lake Michigan. Just kidding.  We chugged them and made a mad dash for the elevator because it was terrifying up there.

NOVEMEBER
 Stylist in the making, Halli Grace Jackson, selected Terry's accessories for Thanksgiving supper at Granny Pope's home in Wilcox County, Alabama. The miniature fashionista was very pleased with the overall look she created.

DECEMBER
This is an artist's depiction of myself, hard at work on exam preparation. Who says studying can't be sensual?