It's been almost a year!!!!

Okay so it's been almost a year since I have blogged! I'm a slacker! :) I started to feel guilty that I never read my friend's blogs anymore, so I thought if I started posting on my own blog, it would remind me to read everyone else's blog! So I promise I am going to try to get better about keeping up with blogging and reading! :)

Guess What? Guess What?

I posted last week about 5 things I really wanted, and I got the best one already! A Beach Vacation! Yay! Colleen and I on a total whim last night booked flights to West Palm Beach for September! We have no idea what is in West Palm or even where it's at or where we are staying! Haha! But we are SO excited to just hang out on the beach, eat, drink, and be girls! :) Yay! :) CAN'T WAIT!!!!

Happy 30th Birthday Liz!

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY LIZ!!!!!!

Today's post is a special Birthday shout out to one of my best friends, Liz! She turned 30 today! She is such a wonderful mom, wife, and friend! I am so lucky to have her in my life! :) I love you, Liz!

5 Things I want really bad!

1. Several new cartriges for my Cricut.
2. This new Pandora Ring, that I am dying to have....like today!
3. A necklace I found on Etsy.
4. A beach vacation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
5. New summer fun work shoes (which I can't find anywhere) :(

Good Luck Tom & TT1 Team!

I just wanted to take a quick second and ask all of my friends and family to keep my dear friend Tom in your thoughts over the next several days. Tom is racing in Race Across America which started today!

For those of you who don't know it is a a bike race from Oceanside, CA to Annapolis MD. Tom's team (Team Type 1) will be competing in the 8 man division of the race - 3,020 miles total and 100,000 feet of climbing! TT1 has won the race 2 out of the last 4 years and are looking to gain the title back this year, as well as break the race record. To do so, they will need to finish in under 5 days, 9 hours and 43 minutes. They will bike 24 hours a day to get it done and you have to remember, this is an 8 man team of Type 1 diabetics.

We, of course, are so proud of Tom; and he is a true inspiration to everyone who knows him. Colleen will be meeting her husband in Maryland to watch him cross the finish line next week. We are so excited for Tom & Colleen, and we hope you send good thoughts their way over the next several days!

Good Luck to Tom and the TT1 Team!!!! We know you will all do fabulous!!!!! You can keep up with the progress on Colleen's blog.
http://cbkingery.blogspot.com

Six unimportant things that make me happy!

1. Buying new underwear.

2. My husband driving.

3. Shopping in general.

4. Text messages.

5. Getting mail.

6. Nice pens.

Okay Tag you're it. I am tagging the following people!

Emily

Liz

Colleen

Danica

Life!

Sometimes Life Sucks......

House is officially For Sale!

Wish us luck! :) I am not getting my hopes up too high, and understand that whatever happens, happens!

I plan every little, tiny aspect of my life, so not knowing what is going to happen is the worst.

But I saw this quote the other day and I love it! I am so anal about planning, so I am going to keep this quote in the back of my mind!

"We plan, God laughs"

Have a Happy Memorial Day everyone!

Rain, Rain Go Away!

At least go away by Saturday! We are planning a yard sale at my parent's, so I am hoping for no rain! Cross your fingers! :)

Our House!

Gabe and I bought our first house a little over three years ago. This house holds a special place in my heart. For those of you who don't know, we bought our house from my parent's best friends Paul & Nan.

At the time, we bought it because it was the perfect starter home, close to everything, and less than five minutes away from my mom and dad. I have fond memories of coming to this house as a child during family trips back to Ohio. Most days it feels like "our house" but sometimes I get flashbacks of it being Nan's house. It always makes me smile! :)

I remember soon after we moved into our house, I found my grandma's brag book, and in it was a invitation to my baby shower. It had our address, and even a map of our neighborhood. I think it is neat that I am living with my husband in the house that my baby shower was held in. :) I even have several old pictures of me playing outside at this house starting when I was about three years old and on.

Well the time has come for Gabe and I to try to sell this house! (In this housing market, who knows?) I am having mixed emotions about it, and for some reason I think I will be sad to leave. I almost wish I could pass this house on to someone in our family, and keep the tradition alive. Although I am super excited to buy a newer, bigger, better house, a small tiny part of me wishes we could stay!

Tag you're it!

I did this a few months ago and thought it would be fun to do again! :) Here are the rules for this tag:

1. Go to the 3rd folder where you keep your pictures on your computer.

2. Post the 4th picture in the folder.

3. Explain the photo.

4. Tag 4 fellow bloggers to join in the fun

This picture is from Chuck and Kelli's wedding last Spring when Gabe was Chuck's bestman. It was an awesome wedding, and a fabulous three day event. Everyone had a blast, and I will forever have some great memories from that weekend! :)

I am proud!

One of my best friend's has a daughter who is turning one next week. I have been excited about her gift for at least a month or two ago when I bought it. I can't tell you or show you pictures because obvioulsy her mom reads my blog. Anyways, since this is such a special birthday I decided to make my own package to put her gift in. I am not crafty at all, and I don't think anything I make ever looks good. But this time was different. I think it turned out really cute, and I am proud! :)

Random Thoughts

1. I am upset that Nickolas' hearing has AGAIN been moved to August. The legal system is so SLOW!

2. Dear Easter Bunny, (aka Mom) I love my new bras, and Carrie Underwood CD's.

3. We found out last week that we have a NIECE on the way! :) Yay, we need girls in the family! :)

4. I am nervous about the RPR written knowledge test that I am taking tommorow.

5. Yay, tommorow is Friday! and Yay for Bunco! :)