Floods in Georgia

So I am way behind on a lot these days. Especially keeping up with things in Georgia. Out of sight, out of mind, right? I think so. Please view the link to pictures of flooding in Northwest Georgia. Many of these pictures are from the area where Erik and I lived. I am also adding my recent email to friends and family in case you didn't get it.

Hello friends and family,
Check out the flooding pictures in the link below from Northwest Georgia. Many are from places called Villa Rica, Hiram, or on Due West Road (Hwy 92) which is the county where Erik and I lived before we moved back to Columbia. Many of my friends are unable to travel in Paulding County (think Dallas, where Erik and I had our first house). Schools in the area are closed and roofs are leaking! The road right outside of our old subdivision is a mess from what I hear. It is the only way in & out of the community. Our old home was in front of a creek and I am certain it is totally flooded, though I have no proof. I do have a video of water rushing through our yard there. The front yard slopes towards the house! While it is no longer our home, it's still heartbreaking just thinking about the possibility of it being flooded. There is a picture of a farm in the slide that Erik and I passed every week on our way to church. It is completely under water. It is so sad. Please keep the people of the area and in North Georgia in your thoughts and prayers. There have bee several deaths and I heard at least 1 was a little one--just a few years old. Let me know if you can't see it.
love, alli

The link:http://www.wsbtv.com/slideshow/20925552/detail.html?taf=atl

Top Ten Reasons I love The Fall

Hello Blogging Reading Friends,
I am not MIA. I am just busy! School, school, and more school. Two of those would be Walden University. I am in the middle of an Introduction to Educational Research. Already I feel slightly overwhelmed. I am in week 2 of this class people and it's really only an introduction. I was informed by an online colleague that it would be much easier than the last. Well, the instructor is great but the material is deep and long and well, a lot of work. I guess that is the life of a teacher.
Anyway...all that was said to let you know all is well in Barlikville, we are just busy.

I am so excited because Fall is right around the corner. Can I tell you why I love the Fall?

TOP 10 Reasons Why I Love the Fall

1o. Cooler weather--60-80 (MAX) degree weather is my favorite. Really, Erik. It is. He thinks everything is my favorite. But I am right on this one.

9. A better wardrobe. I know its silly. But I love reds and oranges, and browns. I love little jackets and cords and all that stuff. I love it!

8. South Carolina State Fair--go every year. Have gone every year but 1 that I can remember.

7. Greasy, italian sausage with peppers and onions from the SC State Fair.

6. Candy apples from the SC State Fair.

5. Concerts of my favorite musical artists seen at, yes, the SC State Fair and this year at the Heritage Amphitheater in Simpsonville, SC. (Third Day and Jars in S'ville, MWS and SCC at fair)

4. Thanksgiving, one of the best holidays EVER!

3. Leaves that need to be raked but look so lovely lying on the ground.

2. Pumpkins. Need I say more?

1. The new season of our shows come on! Ooooh, I can't wait!

Hope you enjoyed! I will update you all later! Good night my friends, good night!