I tried something new today at Starbucks and I highly recommend it…  The London Fog Tea Latte

Here is the description from the website:

Full leaf black tea with citrusy Italian Bergamot and a hint of lavender. Sweetened with vanilla syrup and topped with steamed milk and velvety foam.

A yielded heart does not whine or rebel when the going gets rough. It musters the courage to thank Me even during hard times. Yielding yourself to My will is ultimately an act of trust. In quietness and trust is your strength.

Psalm 116:6

This is a little excerpt from “Jesus Calling,” by Sarah Young. It has become our fam’s favorite devo book. If mom has not already given you this book, I recommend getting it. It is crazy how fitting each day’s devotion really is exactly what I need to hear.

LOVE YALL!

Okay… I know you have all been anxiously waiting for this and you can barely stand it any longer

Well here we go!!!!!

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MEET JEFF

I apologize for taking so long to introduce Jeff to all you bloggers. Jeff is from Jacksonville, FL and I can’t wait for all you fam to meet him! He is really great guy (he loves him some JESUS) and Mom, Dad, Bo and Anna seem to really like him. Right FAM? Well…That’s all you get for now!!!

But I promise to tell you more about him later!!! PROMISE!!

Merry Christmas everybody! Although this had potential to be a sad occasion (…the last time we’ll celebrate in this house & all…), it turned into one of the best Christmases ever. This year it was easy to see that we don’t need any more “stuff”, and we were able to really focus on having a great time with the fam & celebrating the real reason for the holiday.

Yesterday we had a great brunch with the Tarpley family. It was sad the Garlington’s weren’t there, but we’ll get to see them this weekend. After lunch we visited an old neighbor, our 1st grade teacher, and some other friends. Later, we went to First Baptist’s Christmas Eve Service like we do every year. There are always some amazing singers, and this year was no different.

Once we got home, Mom assigned us the task of making this really good looking “Black Bottom Pecan Cheesecake Pie”. Due to a minor mathematical miscalculation it ended up more like a pudding, so we’ll just change its name & move on.

We then watched my personal favorite holiday movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Such a good movie…I catch something new every time we see it.

This morning we woke up, exchanged some gifts and had a devotion. We went to the Tarpley’s to see what Santa brought the 3 mini Tarpleys. Hung out with them for a while, then made our way up to Turner Field to volunteer for the first time ever with Hosea Feed the Hungry. We’d never really done anything like that before, so it was a great experience. I think we’re going to do something similar every year from now on. They gave us a great “beginner” job…we were in charge of manning the ‘volunteer gate’ & getting all the volunteers to sign a “don’t sue the Braves” waiver.

It really is amazing how many people they serve. We never got to see the meals they were serving, but I do know that almost every homeless person left with their very own 2-pack of whole cheesecakes & Monster energy drinks. So, if you’re planning on wandering the streets of Atlanta tonight, beware the hyper homeless.

Anyway, can’t wait to make our way over to Louisiana to see the Welch’s this weekend. Hope y’all’s Christmas was amazing!

Yesterday was the big annual Cordle Christmas. We had a pretty good crowd, despite the lack of a few of our cousins. Uncle Jimmy took the cake with the tackiest attire by robbing his Christmas tree of it’s skirt.

Everybody got really into the whole “Tacky Christmas” thing and we had a lot of fun. After a really good lunch of Gumbo & Fruit Soup we opened our White Elephant gifts Dirty Santa style. Mom got the mosquito head net she’d always wanted (“You could steal bees with that thing!” -Nee Nee) and Anna scored some sweet doilies.

We certainly missed Rad, Peavey, and their families, but we had a great time catching up with everyone else. Watching Dad try to carry on a serious conversation while wearing a dickey was certainly a sight to behold.

Anyway, hope everyone else’s Christmas is going well so far…only 4 days left!

     Did you know that in California you are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows. It’s a good thing I don’t live in California because cowboy boots have become a big part of who I am. 

    How am I like a cowboy boot you ask? I have grown up in a very conservative family where I was always taught to work hard at everything I do. Cowboy boots are conservative, casual, and symbolize hard working. While wearing cowboy boots you feel like having fun but at the same time classy and confident. That’s exactly how I am .I love having but being classy and confident at the same time..

    The leather of the boot is made to be really tough and withstand anything but the leather softens and it wrinkle and scratches each scratch on the boot represents a different struggle or event in my life that adds character to the boot and makes me who I am.

    When looking for a great fitting pair of cowboy boots it is important to understand that cowboy boots do not fit the way other shoes do.  This is true about me I am not like just any one else. I don’t fit a mold, I have my own style and my own personality.

That is how I Caroline Cordle are like a cowboy boot 

Chi O is working together with the Make a Wish foundation of Alabama to grant wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. In October, we are having “Walk for a Wish.” Now. I know none of you will actually be able to attend the walk, but we would still greatly appreciate donations. Any amount of donation is greatly appreciated. A $10 donation will get you a t shirt!!! If any of you are interested in donating you can send money/check made out to Chi Omega to:

Caroline Cordle

217 Hollifield Hall

Auburn, Al 36849

Thank yall ! I love and miss you all!!!

The money is due by September 29

and yes. the reason I lost my license is because of a speeding ticket in which i was going very fast. I have dealt with the fact that Nee Nee can now drive and I can’t. Thanks Bo. 

(I guess I should mention in case some did’nt know- my roommates dad is the head coach for the Tennessee Titans)

Friday: 

5:30 p.m-  arrive at the GA dome- where a state trooper meets us at the gate and walks us to the locker room. We then meet “Trooper” who is Coach Fishers “bodyguard/trooper” that walks around with him, and is in charge of us for the night. Tara’s dad then comes out of the locker room and talks to us before the game.

6:00 p.m.- We get to watch the team warm-up and the Titans photographer takes pictures of us with some of the players. 

6:30 p.m.- We are escorted to our seats which are right behind the Titans benches. 

After the game- we get to walk off the field with the players… I must say this was a very surreal moment.  We looked super important with a police escort walking us across the field while all the fans were watching (at least it felt like all the fans were watching ) We then sat outside the locker room and watched Tara’s dad and Vince Young do a press conference. 

“Trooper” then walked us back to our car in the parking deck where we then got to stay in a Suite at the Hilton. 

The whole night was so much fun! Tara’s dad was so excited we were there and made sure we were taken care of the whole time! Here are some pictures…

All of us with Mr. Jeff

All of us with John Vaughn- he use to be the kicker for Auburn

Mr. Jeff and “Trooper”

Vince Young during his press conference