Visit in KY

This past weekend I got to fly up to KY to see my sister and the kiddos. It was a wonderful, much needed trip. I have not seen the kids since this past Feb....much too long. They are growing so much and Ellie is talking so much more than when I saw her last. I flew into KY around noon on Friday and we went straight to the Club to get the kiddos. As soon I little Tbone saw me, he ran and gave me the best and biggest hug. The sweetest. Ellie kinda stood there and finally realized what was happening and soon I had her all wrapped up in my arms, with a soaking wet bathing suit on--made me realize how I used to crawl all over my mom with a wet suit on and she didnt care, guess thats why--bc you want that sweet little hug. We played in the pool, ate some food, then headed home for Ellie's nap time. Tyler and I just layed in his bed for rest time and watched some spiderman...while I tried to take a little nap but that was hardly going to happen. =) Friday night we just hung out and relaxed. It was a great night. Saturday my mom came up to see all of us. It was great. We did the pool thing again, some shopping, and just playing with the kids.

Pool Time

Sweet, happy Elle.

Tyler and Aunt Miss on the way to the pool.

Sweet (not to mention miss little princess) Ellie in her little princess shoes that Aunt Missy brought for a little surprise

(Thanks to Julie for the idea! She loved all of them.)

Saturday night my mom, sister, and I went to a great place for a drink--attached to a museum and hotel. The hotel and museum are called C21, its definitely a neat place to have a drink as you can walk around the museum and look at different exhibits, very unique exhibits. Then we headed to a very well-known Louisville restaurant to eat which was a great pick on Michele's part--Jack Fry's was delicious. This is a special place for them as they revealed both sex genders of the kids there. We loved the atmosphere and food. If you are ever there, I recommend both of these places. It was a great end to a wonderful weekend with the family.

We also just had a great housewarming party with about 30 of our closest friends. It was so fun to have all fun friends together, in one place. We loved hanging out with everyone and cooking a fun dinner. I only have a few pictures, unfortunately, bc I didnt even stop during the party to think about taking pictures-something I hate I missed documenting. Hopefully there will be plenty of other parties in the future with our fabulous friends.

My friend Kellie--one of the first friends I met in Dallas. She was a great support during my transition from AL to TX. We both work at Children's and also mutual friends with Sadie (they both went to Baylor and were in the same sorority).

The grill master for our party. Grilled up lots of pork tenderloin and chicken, both of which were delicious. He is trying to take after his Father-in-law with the grilling skills..has big shoes to fill :) It was all wonderful!

Im Mad for Mad Men

I love Mad Men. That might be an understatement. Quite obsessed. If you havent started watching, I highly recommend you start from season 1, disc 1 and watch consecutively through the next 3 seasons before this Sunday, July 25th! It will be a good day when Betty and the cast of Mad Men are back in my life for one hour a week.

5 more days and counting...

But more importantly, this weekend we will be celebrating Mr and Mrs Whitcomb. Katie (Andrew's sister) is getting married this weekend and we can't wait to see them tie the knot and say I DO!

Pictures to come...until then...happy wedding bells and happy watching!

Softball Champions

And you know I had nothing to do with it! Thats right, it was purely social for me until I had to play catcher the last game. Im thinking the point of the catcher is to "Catch" the ball and not let it hit the umpire every time...yeah, pretty sure Im not a good catcher. But oh well...it was fun while it lasted! We loved our team and love our friends! At least I didn't peg anyone this go around with a softball...guess I have learned something in the past 8 yrs since the last time I played softball. We took home the trophy, its quite fabulous, and then celebrated with a little slushy action at 7-11. So until next year...

I Loved Our Week at Sea

Henry talked us into going on a week's cruise. Ok--didn't so much have to talk us into going on a week's vacation. We were thrilled to get to spend the week away and relax with the family. Henry, Hank (Henry III), Sadie, Andrew, and I sailed to sea and it was fabulous. We had a room with a great balcony on the very very back of the ship. We had three rooms next to each other so the partitions between the balconies were able to be opened up for a large balcony. Henry and Hank's balcony wrapped around their room and the back/side of the boat. It was the site of many happy hours that were enjoyed this week.

Weeks agenda:

Sleep in

Eat breakfast

Relax

Lay out

Relax

Eat lunch

Nap

Eat a snack

Happy Hour

Eat Dinner

I loved my desserts!

No self-control.....

.(Something I should work on).

Yep....eating and laying out were pretty much the majority of my week. Oh so very healthy.

We stopped at Jamaica. Andrew fortunately could not sell his blonde wife to the drug lords as he had oh so desired too! haha--ok not really but I know he wishes he could sometimes?!?!? =)

We enjoyed laying out on a Jamaican beach for a few hours while we were there. We also stopped at Grand Caymens and Cozumel where we snorkled. It was so fun and was amazing to be in the water. It felt wonderful to be in the water. It truly was a great trip, so thankful we got to go!

Sadie did some karaoke

It was fabulous. She was a rockstar.

Since people tell me to stop singing when I do sing, usually in the car (hmm..andrew, sister...not to mention any names) I decided to stay away from sining and greatly embarrassing myself in front of everyone I dont know and will never see again.

Me and Sades at dinner.

Most beautiful sunset from our balcony. I will miss this sight.

Morgan Happy Hour.

I will also miss this spot for future happy hours.

Loved this week.

And we are back in full action.

I have been to chicago and back for a girl's weekend--pictures to come! It was absolutely fabulous!!!

Back to work and back to trying to get the house decorated...oh the long never ending project.

Getting Settled

Getting settled....thats pretty much all we have been trying to do lately--get settled and make a house our home. My mom comes in town this weekend for a much needed helping hand. Im excited to shop (oh, I know Andrew is ready for the shopping to come to an end!!), eat good grub, and shop some more! We are close to a stopping point where we get to take a break.

Pictures...coming soon!!

Until then...happy shopping!

Warrior Dash 2010

Andrew and friends after the Warrior Dash

Andrew and his friends recently participated in Warrior Dash. Its a 3.5 mile run but the catch is that you have obstacles every few minutes. You run through mud, crawl through mud, jump over fire, climb over walls...you get the point! By the end..you are completely covered in mud. Honestly, I was disappointed I opted out of it this year. Next year--I will be completing Warrior Dash 2011.

Andrew and Luke before the race

*yes, you wear ANYTHING you want*

no doubt, we saw some interesting constumes

The fire obstacle

The boys after a water rinsing

Love my warrior!

So far...

I have not hit anyone in the back....

Most of you know my history with softball. Its not pretty. For those of you that don't--during a intramural softball game between Chi O and Phi Mu back in the college days (forget when it actually occurred) someone allowed me to be on the Chi O softball team. What were they thinking? Im not quite sure. Well at first I played outfield but then soon became catcher which soon led to me playing no more games. So I wasn't too familiar with the rules of softball at the time...so I had the ball (while was in the catcher position) and thought it would be faster to tag the girl by throwing the ball at her rather than....well I didnt really think of any other option at the time, I guess. So thats what happened. I thought--I can get her out, so I threw the ball...

YIKES! Tagged the poor girl right in the back. WOW! I soon realized thats NOT how the game of softball is played. The whole thing was caught on video, thanks to Mrs Katie Hinson....perhaps you should dig that out???

Well why do I tell the story--well because my sunday school class as LET me be on their co-ed team. Yes, they let me (they didnt know the story at the time otherwise they may of had to rethink their decision). Im not quite the softball player. I had been playing with Andrew's plastic Texas Rangers softball glove that was the size of my pinky. But he went and got me a new one (i was completely happy with my 3rd grade size glove and really didn't want to waste money on a new glove..bc I hardly play). I like to sit on the bench, cheer, and take pictures. I have my batting times (only bc Ill be next in line and have to bat) and then Ill have my ONE inning where I cant say no anymore so I have to go play. I will play right outfield, I think. I pray and pray and keep praying that NO balls will fly my way and that the other team gets 3 outs FAST!

I really do LOVE my team and Im thankful they don't make me play more than I have to (or otherwise we might be on a bag losing streak). I love all the people on it and I look forward to every Thursday night. I love cheering. I love my friends. I love the social aspect of the game. I love getting WhatABurger after the game. Im scared of the softballs.

Newlyweds: 4-0-1