David Allen Coe

On Thursday night we went to see David Allen Coe, who other than Lynard Skynard's "Sweet Home Alabama", is the man to hear when you want to think of Gulf Shores! :) Although the show was cut short by a family emergency (which turned out to be no big deal, luckily), we still had a blast. I know it's grainy and hard to see, but the man on stage (with the longest ponytail you've probably ever seen!) was David Allen Coe himself. And the pic on top of me with the really skinny guy...that was D.A.C.'s son Tyler! Good times had by all...

MUST WATCH THIS!!

Please take the 2:28 to watch this video. You will most definitely smile...I promise! You may even shed a few tears, like I did. :)
Click on the link below...

http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnlvdXR1YmUuY29tL3dhdGNoP3Y9YWRZYkZRRlhHMFU=

Welcome to the World, Olivia Jean Hosford!! :)

Tonight at 6:08, a new Hosford was born!! Fortunately, Kellie and I made it to the hospital in time to witness Livvy's entrance into the world!! Tracy was an absolute trooper...just like she was with Gracie. I am truly amazed at how fast and smooth things went! Congrats to Dan and Tracy, and Aunt KK and Uncle Aukin can't wait to spoil yet another beautiful niece!!

P.S. No pics to post yet...we rushed so we could make the birth (becasue once Livvy decided to come...she came FAST!!) and I didn't have time to get my camera from home. :(

Some Buffett Trivia for us Gulf Shores'ers...

...I just learned this and HAD TO share!! For those of us that go to or have gone to Gulf Shores, The Florabama is always a highlight of the trip, right?!?!? WELL...one of my favorite Buffett songs, "Bama Breeze", is actually written about the Florabama!!! (He wrote it after it was destroyed by hurricane Ivan)

FYI: The video, as you can probably tell, was not filmed at the Florabama. It was filmed in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi at the Fire Dog Saloon. Anywho, watch it!!! (click the link below)

Another FYI: LuLu is in the video (sitting on the bar)!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfhNKK7rkhw

10 Days...

...until we see him again, but this time we will see him MUCH CLOSER!! We saved up (ummmmm...a lot) for these seats, and we will be right up front in the second row next Saturday night in Chicago to see Mr. Jimmy Buffett! Two words...CANNOT WAIT!!!

Oh, and Fins Up!!

Working Like a "Dog"

For those of you who know me well, you will understand that this post is a very important one to me! This week was my first week as a Lead Counsler for the Kent County Humane Society's summer kids camp, and it has been a blast! I have had the oppurtunity to meet so many wonderful animals, all of whom need a forever home. From dogs to cats, and bunnies to rats, I am loving every minute of this job!! I will explain the pics...the top pic is with me and two of four of the Fancy Rats up for adoption. They are VERY loving and I'd take them home if Austin wasn't such a chicken. The second pic is of a deaf Australian Shepard named Keller who came to visit the kids with his owner. The third is of the group of 80+ kids listening to a speaker. Fourth is of two of the 52 ferrets that are in a Ferret rescue, and the final two pics are of my favorite dog there...Harley (who looks a lot like our late beloved white boxer Charlie)...WHO HAS BEEN ADOPTED (look closely at the bottom pic!!!!)!!!!

I'm sure I'll be posting many more pics of this job, which I have to say has been my favorite job EVER!!!!

Gracie Rae!

I know this is WAY late, but I have been slackin' on the bloggin'! A couple weeks ago Austin and I got to spend a few fun filled days with Gracie while Dan and Tracy were at on a well deserved "mini-vacation" for the Fouth of July weekend. She got to play with Hoonis and Chester, got to go to the zoo with us, Maddie and Tom and Lauren, and got to play at a park (where Aunt KK learned she cannot swing properly). Here are a few pics of our fun time! We love you Gracie, and you can come back to play anytime!! :)

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

My mom and I promised Maddie we'd take her to see the new Lion exhibit at John Ball Zoo yesterday, and we did! They were absolutely beautiful, especially the male. We learned from the zoo staff that he doesn't quite get along with the two females yet (who are sisters and tease him a lot), but they are hoping to mate them within the next couple years and have babies! Can't wait to see them. Anyway, we all had a blast, even through the rain.

It's Gracie's turn to see them next...maybe when Aunt K.K. gets to hang out with you on July 2nd and 3rd?!?!?!:)

This is What Happens...

...when someone has gas in the Hosford family.

Congrats Brogan!!

Today Brogan recieved an extremely complimentary award from Coach Steve Majerle during the closing ceremony of the Rockford basketball camp. Brogan recieved the "Best Summer Camp Coach" award, which Coach Majerle has only given out two other times during his 23 years of coaching. Brogan was such a motivational coach to the kids at camp that Coach had parents calling him at home asking to have their kid be on Brogan's team! Congrats, Brogan! We are so proud of your hard work! :)

3 Years and Counting...

Today is Austin and I's third wedding anniversary! We have actually been together for ten years now, and every day gets better and better. We have spent the best of days and the worst of days together over the past decade, but I wouldn't want to be with anyone else on those days, that's for sure! I cannot believe it's been three years already...time sure flies when you're in love! :) I love you more than you'll ever now, Austin Ryan Bibler!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to the hands down best Dad we could ever ask for!! Thank you for all your continuous love and support year after year. We've also been thinking about you all day too, Dad Bibler. Love you both more than words can say. :)

Happy 24th Birthday Austin!

Friday was Austin's birthday, and we spent the whole weekend celebrating with friends and family! These are pics from tonight with Austin's Aunt Kelly, her two sons Dylan (who is pictured with both Austin and I, and we also celebrated today as it was HIS birthday!!) and Christian, their friend Alex, Austin's Grandma, mom, Blake, Brogan and me. We ate dinner at the good ole Corner Bar, watched the Start of Summer fireworks, and then had cake back at Mom Bibler's house.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST HUSBAND ON THE PLANET!! I LOVE YOU!!!

Fins Up

Well, we finally saw the man with our own two eyeballs. It was an amazing show, as expected, and BY FAR the BIGGEST party we have ever been to. So much so that I cannot go into detail...at all...

Never will you see more leighs, more tropical shirts, more hibiscus flowers, more flip flops and hear more steal drum music than at a Buffett concert. We were really in our element there!

Anywho, can't wait for his July 26th show near Chicago!! We love you, Jimmy!! We are true Pirates and Parrotheads, and will be forever!

~"Mother, Mother Ocean, I've heard you call, wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall, you've seen it all, you've seen it all."

-A Pirate Looks at Forty ( my FAVORITE song of Jimmy's...which he played!)

Jimmy Buffett...here we come!

This coming TUESDAY is the big day!!! Austin, my sister Kellie, her boyfriend Tony and myself are traveling to Clarkston, MI to see Mr. Buffett LIVE!! Somehow or another, as self-proclaimed Parrotheads, this is Austin and I's first Buffett experience. We have been huge, devout fans for years and years, and are now going to see him with our own eyes!! T-minus 3 days until we take these tickets to paradise...