Plan B

Well, friends I have had one heck of a day.  It's not been terrible and it could have been much worse, but it was still one of those days when you realize you've got to go with plan b or better yet put a little faith in God and let him lead the way.

More to come later...

Welcome 2012

So, I swore I was going to be better about posting blogs in 2012 - it's day 10, how do you think I'm doing?

I also swore I was going to get to work on time and so far I'm doing great! Been there before 9 am every day So take that haters!

But in all seriousness I happen to be one of those people that believes in resolutions and am genuinely disappointed (in myself) when they're not met. I am also a person that believes in setting realistic resolutions so I do make it a little easier for myself. Allow me to share a few with you.

1. Get to work on time
2. Stay at a healthy weight (maybe exercise more - 3 days a week instead of 2) 
3. Help Steve have a successful first year in Ortho school
4. Blog more - we're talking memories here!
5. Take more pictures
6. Create more photo/memory books (Think Shutterfly)
7. Have a healthy baby (Secrets out - we're hoping for a little bundle of joy in 12) 
8. Master new responsibilities at work (Tradeshow management, increase sales) 

See what I mean - realistic, except for maybe the get to work on time thing.  Kidding - I have a feeling the pregnancy thing is going to be a little more tricky. But we're putting a lot of faith in God and Steve's really not complaining about the constant practice!  So keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we start this next adventure in our life together.

Happy New Year!  May it be blessed!

Friends are AWE-SOME!

I spent this past weekend in Philadelphia, PA with my best friend in the whole world! More commonly known as Kallie, KT or way back in the day Daniel's sister (hehe).  What'd we do, you ask?  Nothing of great importance... Got our nails done, ate some tasty meals, watch movies/tv, saw some random exhibits and ate some tasty meals (oops already said that).


But this nothing of great importance is what makes friends, you know the real ones, so AWE-SOME! Being able to visit someone for the first time in 10 months and picking up right where we left off; it's great to know there's people out there who "just gets you"!  

And for those of you that are in on the story...

How to: Survive being married to a professional student

It's not tricky really - you have have to keep the end goal in mind... and a least you're not the one actually doing the school work.


As most of you know my husband has been in dental school the last 4 years (And yes, I take credit for the 2.25 years that we were only dating) and is currently at the beginning of 3 years of Orthodontic school, which means I have and will have a lot of time to myself.  (There's only so much studying you can help with when you only understand half of what he's talking about.) Therefore, I have found a fool proof way of entertaining myself to survive the loneliness. 


1. Find a hobby
    Currently in the market for a new one myself... Crochet, Needle point, actually
    scrapbooking all the pictures I take?  We'll see.
2. Read a multiple books. 
     I highly recommend "The Help" and "Alice I Have Been" Plus anything that comes in a
     series... it's just easier to decide what to read next.
3. Get a dog
     As you can tell my the puppies have provided endless hours of entertainment for me.
     (You think teaching them to roll was easy?)
4. Watch an endless amount of chick-flicks
     Because you can without whining and you know you want to!
5. Take a nap
     Admit it you're tired when you get home from work.

So there you have it... 5 simple steps to leave your husband alone while he studies. Good luck!

So easily entertained...

By our dogs!  We've spent the last few weeks teaching the pups to "roll" and I must say I'm very proud that they've mastered it!  Here's a quick video.  Enjoy!

It's been a while.

But I have no excuses - part lazy and part busy.  Here's a quick recap of the last few weeks.... Swimming with the kiddos. Chase & Angela's Wedding. Work trip to Vegas. Steve back to school. Golf. New car. Birthday celebrations. 

Your Average, Typical Thursday Night...

Starts out with me getting home from work late (blame it on deadlines and travel) and Steve opening a bottle of wine.  We've chosen to re-visit our trip to Italy this summer and sip on a Chianti Colli Senesi, which happens to be my new favorite wine, it's just delicious or maybe I just think of watching the Tuscan sunset while drinking it... either way it's bomb.com. (Yes, I said bomb.com) Dinner consists of a fresh salad, made with our UK CSA veggies and pesto pasta made with my home grown basil. Don'tcha just love summer, heat humidity and fresh veggies!

And exciting as dinner was it only gets better. Later we've got a cut a mat out of Wendy's ear and pack for an out of town wedding this weekend.  I tell you what, we've got to slow down!! I kid - It's nice to have a relaxing night at home.