Forwarding address...

We are headed here on Monday. We will return kicking and screaming I'm sure!

Tied the knot

My sis tied the knot this weekend and we had a great time. It was a wonderful time with all our family and the new family as well. Here is just one pic from the reception with my new niece and nephew. They are absolutely precious and are SO excited to welcome "Miss Sarah" to their family. I will post pictures later when I get them from various family members...this one I hijacked from facebook.

In a New York minute

Eugene had to go to Philadelphia last week for work so we met this past weekend in NYC for a very quick trip. We got to visit with our friends Nate and Glo and had the best time. The weather couldn't have been better! I'll post some pics soon...I'll have to get them from Glo...had to much fun to take any!

Preview...

I'll post more pictures later but first...we "met" Matt Damon!!!! We were driving back to our hotel the last day and driving down sunset we saw what looked like a film crew. We parked at our new favorite bakery and walked down to check it out. I stopped and asked the security guard what they were filming and he told me Entourage. I thought that was so cool (for some reason...mainly I think because I was expecting that it was going to be an AT&T commercial or something...) so I proceed to say "Hey Eugene Hey Eugene they're filming Entourage..." and he wouldn't respond. All he kept saying was "There's Matt Damon, hey it's Matt Damon..." obviously this was not registering to me until he was two feet from my face and Eugene yelled "It's Matt Damon!!!" and I made eye contact with him and said "Shut up!" Yes right in his face. Then he smirked and said "How's it going" I began to fumble with my camera and the director said "hey you two you're in our shot...you need to keep moving" So I looked at an extra and said "This is NOT how I want to make my television debut"...they didn't seem amused...hmmm obviously no sense of humor. We stayed for about an hour and watched them film the same scene over and over. Matt was so nice to everyone on the set and just seemed so normal. He went up a few notches in both our books. We also talked to Kevin Dillon (Matt Dillon's bro and star of Entourage). He actually engaged us and couldn't have been nicer himself. I have a pic of him that I will post with the rest of the pictures but for now here's Matt...

Peace out

This is where you can find us for the next four days...we may never come home...if that's the case I will send a forwarding address. As of 12:01 today, in our family there will be no talk of work, diets, training or anything of the like. It's vacay time! Forcast: 75 and sunny...better known as HEAVEN

Somewhat catching up...

Well I figured that I would do just one big post to catch up on the last month or so...I've been a slacker for sure and doubt if anyone is still even reading this!! In the middle of May I did my first triathlon and loved every second of it. I have for sure gotten bit by the triathlon bug...I'm eating my words for sure! The next day we packed up and went to Memphis for Eugene to do one of his favorite races...Memphis in May. He had a great day and improved on his time by several minutes. The end of May we went to Macon and Eugene did a half ironman. This was another fun race!! Unfortunately he got a flat tire before he was really even out of transition but he pumped it up a few times during the bike, made the best of the situtation and still had a great time! We spent that night and the next day in Atlanta and very much enjoyed just being out of town. The next weekend I did another triathlon that was quite a big step up from the last one. The goal was to finish and not be last and I did both of those things. Had a great great time and am looking forward to doing another one soon! Lastly, this weekend we went to Sardis for a short triathlon for Eugene. He won third place overall and we had a blast!! My sister had an engagment party the next night in Memphis so we were able to enjoy some time with my family as well. It's been a busy few months and will be the next couple. We head to L.A. at the end of the month for a vacation that we are so excited about. Then a couple races in July for each of us. We've had a good summer so far and have been blessed with the ability to do some very fun things. Here are just a few pictures and my promises to be a bit more of a faithful blogger.

That was fun!

Last night we had the opportunity to pick up Alabama's football coach, Nick Saban, and his entourage at the airport. We had a police escort and all. He was very personable and very nice. We didn't get any pictures with him because we were trying our best to be "cool" so he wouldn't think we were the typical fans :) Here is the one picture we have...it's boring but it's all we got.

Changing Lanes

This morning I made a simple adjustment. I rode to work in a different lane...you would be amazed how it changed my outlook. It was honestly like taking a completely different route. Try it...sometimes all it takes is a change of perspective.

So so sad!

Well the Tigers broke our hearts last night. Sweet sixteen is nice but elite eight would have been "nicer!" (Actually a championship would have been the best!) We'll get that championship one day...boo!

The magic hour

This is my absolute most favorite time of year. The days are longer and there is the introduction of the magic hour. From about 530-7 when the breeze is blowing and the sun is setting. Add a patio, a cold drink, some snacks, a few friends or just a great husband...magic!

This has just gotten ridiculous...

Two months...I haven't posted a dern thing in two months...mainly because there's not much to report. Which I am of the school of thought that "no news is good news" and that's the case here. Things are great at our house...a little boring but great! We've enjoyed some relaxing weekends together and just some time with not much on the radar. Eugene has worked a good bit so that lends itself to not doing much else but it's been nice.

My sister got engaged last week and will be getting married August 1st. We're going to Memphis this weekend to dress shop (I'll dress shop...Eugene will play). We're all so excited and are looking forward to expanding the family again!

That's about it from here...we have some trips coming up so hopefully the blog will get exciting again...that is if everyone hasn't given up on me!

On to the next

Today we bid farewell to 2008 and usher in 2009. I can't count how many people have asked me today if "I'm ready for the new year?" as if I had a choice in the matter. I would, however, have to give a whole hearted YES! I'm ready for a fresh start this year...and coming from one who hates change...that's something. This year has been wonderful, horrible, exciting, sad and scary all at the same time. My sweet husband spent the first four months away from me. We then decided to "stay". We also found out that he passed the bar...YES! We traveled, traveled and traveled some more. He quit one job and started another. God provided time and again. We bought a new house, new carpet, new paint, new sofa. We celebrated three years of marriage. Three years that seemed at times too much for us both and three years that held surprises that I could have never imagined.

2009 seems to be terribly promising. My best friend is going to have her first child. We're taking a "real" vacation (one that doesn't include bicycles or spandex). I AM going to loose that 30 pounds that I've gained and I AM going to love more and worry less, share Jesus with those around me and laugh as much as possible. It seems that we are finally "settled". Two jobs, two cars, a house and a picket fence for goodness sakes. God is so so good. Life is short and I'm soaking it up this year. I'm excited...for the first time in a long time...for a new year, a fresh start and promises of new mercy every morning. Happy new year's eve! Good bye 2008...Hello 2009!

Three years...

Three years ago I married my "Buddy". Baby I love you more today than I did three years ago...looking forward to many more adventures with you. Happy Anniversary!!!

A place to call home...

I have been a little hesistant to tell too many people for fear that something would fall through but it looks as though we will close on our first house on Tuesday. This is VERY exciting for us! Obviously we are excited because we'll have something that is "ours" and it's an investment...blah blah blah. But it is also exciting because it's some stability. These first three years of our marriage have been crazy...between the bar and moving and not moving etc. God has been so faithful and we have come full circle and are so thankful for two jobs and now the blessing of being able to buy a home. I have been stressed beyond belief because I want everything to be "perfect" but am learning to chill out and enjoy it. We are going to make a few "small" improvements so I will posts some pictures along the way. God has been good to us...I cannot wait to make some new memories in this new phase of our lives!

DINKS once again!

Eugene started work today with the Mississippi House of Representatives as a staff attorney. We are FINALLY both employed in the state of Mississippi and no more travel! God has really blessed us beyond measure...this market is horrible and we would be lucky if Eugene had found any job much less a job as an attorney. God is good...very very good!

One of my favorite people (Stacy Seago that's you) has always called us DINKS = Double Income No Kids. DINKS again and so so happy about it!

The best $10 we've spent in a while...

Sunday afternoon we went to the pumkin patch with Matt, Mandi, Anna Lauren, Nana (Mandi's mom) and Matt and Mandi's neighbors. We had the BEST time. It was a great fall day and it was really nice to be outside and do something so "fally". Here is a picture of course stolen from Mandi's blog because she's always so good to have her camera ready...HAPPY FALL YA'LL!

Austin 70.3

This past weekend we went to Austin for a half ironman. We had a great time and LOVE Austin, TX! We WILL be back!! Eugene did really well...exactly what he wanted to do. His goal was to break 5 hours and he did 4:59...way to go Baby! Sadly I must report that we didn't take a single picture...this should show you how much fun we had...we were too busy enjoying ourselves to worry about much else. I will say it was a much needed time away for us both. It was nice to forget our temporary troubles and enjoy being together doing what we love most...triathlon and eating!!!! Since I have no pictures...I leave you with an oldy...for Renee's sake I can't leave the spandex off the blog for too long :) And I assure you any pictures I would have from the actual race would look very similar...

Hmmm...

Not much new to report here. We have spent the last couple of weeks celebrating birthdays (his and hers) and watching Alabama games. As a lot of you know Eugene quit his job a few weeks ago and is looking for something new...long story as I'm sure you can imagine but God is faithful and will provide something in his timing...now convincing myself of that on a daily basis has been a challenge. We are going to Austin the first weekend in October for a half ironman and that's pretty much all we have on the calendar for a while. That's it from here...I hope to have a more exciting blog sometime soon!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Today is my favorite person in the whole wide world's birthday!!! Hope you have a great one Bud! I love you!!

Happy Runiversary!

Well this past Friday night marked one year of running bliss with my running buddies Matt and Mandi Calvert. We ran the first time together (by accident) at the 2007 Surviving the Sizzle race at the resevior and have been running ever since! We trained for and ran the Memphis Half Marathon last December and are doing it again this year. We have the best time running together and all have the exact same laid back attitude about it...it's great!

This years Surviving the Sizzle proved to be a little more noteworthy than last! A few minutes before the start Eugene "challenged" Mandi (note: I wouldn't do this if I were you!) and bet her $100 that she couldn't get Matt and I to finish in under 45 minutes. (We typically run 12 minutes miles making a 48 minute 4 mile race) She rose to the occation and drug us both (well mainly me...Matt had an extra pep in his step as well) and we made it! Only after I fell on my face about 1/10 of a mile from the finish line...nice! It really was fun despite the dirty looks that Mandi had to endure from me...Eugene was also especially proud he was able to light a fire under at least one of us.

I REALLY enjoy every run with these two and their precious little one Anna Lauren. A wonderful friendship has been formed and I only expect it to continue to grow...in the meantime...we run!