TV mount

As you can see above, I have a little problem. When Megan and Scott moved from their old house, they wanted to get rid of the guest bed, so I snatched it up because my mattresses were just hanging out on the floor in my room. I love the bed, but now I can't see the TV over the bottom!

Oh well...I'll buy a mount soon enough.

This morning Macie and I slept in an extra hour because I figured I could do a longer run after I got off work at 12. Well, I didn't get off work until 1 and it was cold and windy outside! I took Macie on a short loop around the complex and decided that was enough of the great outdoors for me. So I made lunch and took a 45 minute snooze on the couch before doing my favorite tae bo video. Hopefully tomorrow I'll wake up in time for a decent run.

I signed up for the Kiawah Island half marathon today! Matt and I decided that we would take a trip to Charleston as our Christmas present/anniversary weekend. We're pretty much on the same page in that we'd rather travel together than get each other gifts. Our plan is to get bikes once it starts warming up (this was our original Christmas idea), maybe in February.

We're planning on doing a triathlon together sometime in 2013!

Tomorrow kicks off a busy weekend...and we will have busy weekends pretty much from now until the end of the year! Friday evening I'm cooking enchiladas for Matt's family and hanging out. Saturday night we have an event out at Palmetto Bluff and Sunday we're having lunch with friends after church. Next weekend is Thanksgiving (and Christmas for Matt's family); the weekend of the 1st we'll be in Augusta for that Jingle Jam 10k, a haircut for me, Christmas tree pickin', and family pictures. The second weekend in December Matt and I will be in Charleston running half marathons and playing expensive golf...and celebrating two years together! I'm not sure what I'll be doing that third weekend yet. Matt is going to be at the hunting club, and I would kind of like to make an Atlanta trip to see some of my long lost friends; we'll see!

Then it'll be time for Christmas and New Years!

Day 15- thankful for warmth.

There are so many people out there lacking electricity or who are living on the streets. I can't imagine being that cold and trying to keep warm living outside. My heater isn't on in the apartment yet and I've already started piling on the layers for bed, but at least I know the heater option is available.

Sweet laughter

Busy day at the office! Scratch that- slow morning and then total madness this afternoon; I didn't clock out until 6pm! Made me miss an hour of time with Matt, but oh well I guess. He got back around noon from the hunting club, worked at the office for a bit, and then came to do some work at my apartment and keep Macie company. I am trying to wean Macie from her kennel, so I was quite happy she'd only be alone and free for 2 hours versus 4! And she did great, whew!

Tomorrow it's back to work at the office until noon, then coming home to rest until going to work for the night at the hospital. 

Day 14- thankful for sweet laughter.

Jimi just sent me a video of Cal giggling, which in turn cracked me up!

A child's laughter is so innocent and free; I love it!

Here are a few wedding pictures I snagged from Branch's site

(pictures of pictures aren't great quality I forewarn you)

I can't wait to get my hands on the CD!!!

Music

So far, the detailed "to do" list I made last night doesn't have many check marks.

Here was my list:

Wash clothes

Clean both bathrooms

Vacuum

Take clothes to goodwill

Grocery store

Run

Get Macie's heart worm pills and treats

I slept until noon right when Matt was pulling into the parking lot with Macie. He went to the hunting club this afternoon with Scott and Chris to hunt tonight and tomorrow morning, so I get some QT with my very snuggle-rific puppy. 

See? She still thinks she's 15 lbs and can snuggle in my lap.

Anyway, I ran to the grocery store (I'm making dinner for Matt's family Friday night), came home, walked Macie, and completed a 5 mile run...right on time too! It started raining the last quarter mile or so. And that's pretty much my day! I made a delicious dinner of pancakes, I showered, and I'm already in my jammies :)

I seriously doubt I'll be vacuuming or cleaning any bathrooms tonight.

Day 13- thankful for worship music

I listen to it all the time- while driving, working out, running; it's soothing to me and I hear God's voice in all the songs. My favorite is Chris Tomlin's "Amazing Grace"

Amazing grace

How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost, but now I'm found

Was blind, but now I see

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

My chains are gone

I've been set free

My God, my Savior has ransomed me

And like a flood, His mercy rains

Unending love, amazing grace

And I shall leave you with pictures of the hunting man...the first is one he sent me tonight and the other is from last week with his nephew...enjoy!

Day 12

Day 12- thankful for friendship. I'm a pretty shy and am much of an introvert, so it's slightly hard for me to make friends. But when I do, it's usually for a lifetime. And I don't stay shy long. Even after moving to Milledgeville, then Atlanta, and now Bluffton I still keep in touch with these lovely ladies. My friend Lauren and I (she recently moved to RI) text almost daily and she probably has no idea how much of an encouragement she is to me on a daily basis. And I, of course, have my sister and Matt- my two best friends and the ones I go to for anything and everything.

And this post just gave me the hardest time ever with posting those pictures. Some are crooked, some are sideways! Oh well.

Lauren and I at her baby shower (she's pregnant again now!)

Katie's wedding

My first favorite roommate(s) at her wedding

Abbey, Lindsey, and I at the bean in Chicago

First best friend, Jill at her wedding in September '07



And my best buds at Meagan's wedding

Happy Veteran's Day!

Happy Veteran's Day! Today I am thankful for all our military, current and past, who are out serving and protecting our country.

Especially to my brother-in-law, Adam, and my grandpa, both veterans and amazing guys :)

(Even if Adam is a packers fan and hates on all Georgia sports teams)

Nothing else of any importance went on today. I was exhausted pretty much all night and clocked out early from work to rush home for bedtime! I slept like a rock and had some pretty interesting/weird dreams, which usually happens when I sleep the hardest. I got up, did some tae bo, and now I'm back at work for another snuggle-filled 12 hours. I have great babies!

Kayaking

Yup, I missed a day. Yesterday morning I got up bright and early and went for a chilly 3 mile run before heading to work at the peds office for the day. The day went very smoothly since we also had a medical student working with us who was kinda willing to do anything, including the dirty work. After work I ran home, packed up quickly, and headed to Matt's parents house for the evening to hang out with Matt. I thought I'd be able to post on the blog before I went to bed, but the internet wasn't working with me, so it was a no go. Yesterday (day 9) I was thankful for the flu shot and all other vaccinations.

This morning I was awoken before 7am by Matt and Macie busting into my room. We had breakfast and then set out to explore the causeway in our kayaks. This time we decided to paddle as far up river as we wanted, then float leisurely back down. Well, in order to explore the causeway paddling is still pretty involved. So my arms might be sore in the morning, especially since my left one was aleady sore from getting my flu shot yesterday! It was fun though and not nearly as cold as I had anticipated it being. Next time I think we're going to put our kayaks in at the boat dock; I don't think the current is as strong in that area.

I'm at work for now, and I have a feeling it's going to be an awfully long night! I attempted to nap during the SC game, but kept waking up since I was trying to nap on Matt and somehow ended up leaning on his dad. And I was drooling.

My babies seem to be pretty chill for the time being, so hopefully it remains that way. I have a new book I'm reading and I want to concentrate on it.

Day 10- thankful for phones. I hadn't spoken with my sister since the wedding and it was nice to catch up and hear about everything on my way into work. It also helps keep me up when I'm really tired in the mornings.

Enjoy the following pictures from this mornings adventure :)

Jobs

Last night of work done. I was supposed to work at the office from 1-5pm, but had a change of heart when I realized how tired I was. I'll definitely be there tomorrow, then back at the hospital Saturday-Monday nights. I think we have some fun plans for tomorrow night (dinner with friends), and then maybe a (chilly!!) little kayak trip Saturday morning before the USC game at noon. I've never kayaked past September, so it should be nice and cold on the water!

Day 8- thankful for my job(s). Some days/nights are hard, very hard. Last night, for instance, I had almost sworn off the thought of ever conceiving children all together thanks to 3 screaming babies at the same time. But, I am very thankful for my job, as I realize there are plenty of people struggling to find one, or are very unhappy with the one they have. I get to snuggle with babies all day or night long, and I do love me some babies, mostly when they're sweet and quiet :) 

I'm also thankful for Matt's job, as their business is doing very well in our stinky economy. I'm very proud of those boys.

All.night.long