Believe

I heard this song on the radio driving back to my hotel tonight.

I used to call my grandma 4 times a day when I traveled last year. I miss her so much, that I really hope heaven is this most amazing place and feeling.

Good tune, great message!

Homesick!

I got to Binghamton, New York for a Champions Tournament this morning and I'm homesick already! If I haven't mentioned it before, I hate being out on the road. Traveling for work isn't what I thought it would be. I want to be home in my bed, with my hubby and my doggie, in my sweat pants, eating bon bons....!! Baaaa. I will continue to pout for the next couple days. 1 down....8 to go!

Off to the course in the a.m. to do phone lines and forklifting, haa.

miss you boys!



a door knocker for the no longer newlyweds

I posted pictures on facebook of our anniversary weekend- it was our little stay-cation! We started w dinner at Siba on Friday night and then headed over to the Cabana Bar for a night cap. We were in fact the only ppl with wedding rings in the whole place- definately the place to meet someone (for all ages!) Saturday we got up, went for a run, and then took Bodie down to Arts Fest! He did really really well- since we are trying to train him not to attack other dogs (my son is a bully!), then we took him to Red Fin Blues on the water while we met Kel for happy hour. Sunday, we went to church and then biking around the city. I can't believe it's been one year. Wedding planning felt ages ago, and it's also been 6 months since I lost my B. I still try to remember her everyday, wearing a piece of her jewelry or one of her sweaters. I am my grandma's girl and hear her advice and daily talks distilled in me everyday.

On another note- I have been himming and hawing about wanting a damn door knocker. Not sure why I have been so obsessed...I'm guessing it's the Frontgate catalogues that keep coming in the mail. Like it? :)



Linds got mar-weed!

The last two weekends I drank waaaaay too many rum & cokes in honor of Lindsay being a bridey!...I am not resorting to calling myself "Rum & Coke Shan Woww". First Lindsay's Bachelorette party started off over Memorial Day weekend in Ocean City. It was college all over again- I haven't laughed like that in a long time!

Linds's Mama & Linds grinding a Dee sandwich at Seacrets

Linds's FAIL at a dance off with Ursher

Dee & I trying to find our way home on the HIV drunk bus- before the domestic dispute next to us.

Double shot of SKY vodka- *shutter*

Linds peeing in the bushes with her horns on at Fagar's- where everyone could see!

Group photo on our last drink of the trip!

(Dock @ Fagar's!)



...Girls beach trips should be mandatory every year!
Especially with my best friends living across the country. 

I'm on a BOAT!

Rob and I are purchasing our first BOAT! :)  If we were ever going to spend $$ on anything frivolous- this is it!

We drove to the state of Indiana to check it out to make sure it was 'the one'.

It's a Baja for Rob and it's navy blue for me!

It's a 25 foot Islander- Rob is going to pick it up in 3 weeks (we are waiting for a trailer to be painted to match the boat. :)

 

Now we just need a name!
We are going to dock it in Pittsburgh for the summer- which I am really excited for!
Kenny Chesney at Heinz Field on July 2nd should be our christening day.

Almost officially motor boaters!



Yay! Monogrammed Beach Chairs

I have been on the search for a sturdy  chair for the beach- since I have summer on the brain!I found these at Lands End- and with a big sale...love them!

Navy Blue AND Monogrammed!!
Two of my favorite things :)

Lindsay's Bachelorette party in Ocean City is coming up for Memoria Day Weekend and then we'll hit OC again with Rob's family at the end of July. Now if only I could get Rob to buy that beach house in Charleston, SC! Ha.

It's been a while........

Things have been rather hectic, just busy non-stop! I like life that way, but every few weeks I need a breather...and I'm @ that point!

Tis the season for bridal showers, baby showers, and weddings- in which I love!

I have been on a baking kick....

For Easter, I made cut outs using one of my co-worker's grandmother's recipes, and she's a grandma herself.

Let me know if you should ever need a good sugar cookie recipe- I will pass it along!

Next up, I attempted 'cake balls'. They are harder than they look, and were hard to keep on the stick, but they tasted really good!

For Robbie's Birthday, I made my first attempt at Tiramisu. I actually used Emeril's recipe. I didn't use any port wine, I just dipped the lady fingers in espresso.

xoxo
SS