Thursday, January 17, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
More Painting!!!
Since we have been home in the New Year of 2008, we have begun our painting process once more. As of now we have finally completed our Living Room, D
ining Room and Kitchen. We still have the Sun Room off the kitchen to complete as our next project. Se
e the pictures to see our progress thus far. Ryan had been so helpful and a really wonderful husband through this process. I just want to be able to get the painting over with so I can begin my scrap booking again (I have lots to catch up on with that) :) 
During these couple weeks we were painting we also watched Basil while Katie & Michael were in South America. Basil and Abby were great together!
ining Room and Kitchen. We still have the Sun Room off the kitchen to complete as our next project. Se
e the pictures to see our progress thus far. Ryan had been so helpful and a really wonderful husband through this process. I just want to be able to get the painting over with so I can begin my scrap booking again (I have lots to catch up on with that) :) 
During these couple weeks we were painting we also watched Basil while Katie & Michael were in South America. Basil and Abby were great together!
Saturday, January 5, 2008
New Years
We were able to go to the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, FL for New Years. Virginia played Texas Tech at 1pm on January 1st. 
We got to the Jacksonville Airport on Sunday, December 30th in the early afternoon. After our taxi ride and checking into the Crown Plaza on the river, we went up to our room to take a little nap. Then, we got up and got ready to meet some donors in the hotel lobby bar. We had a drink with them and socialized a bit. Then another donor came to pick us up for dinner. He treated us at this nice restaurant nearby.
After dinner, we went to the Jacksonville Landing on the other side of the river. It was a very nice area with live music outside and restaurants surrounding it. We took some photos as you will see.
We got to the Jacksonville Airport on Sunday, December 30th in the early afternoon. After our taxi ride and checking into the Crown Plaza on the river, we went up to our room to take a little nap. Then, we got up and got ready to meet some donors in the hotel lobby bar. We had a drink with them and socialized a bit. Then another donor came to pick us up for dinner. He treated us at this nice restaurant nearby.
After dinner, we went to the Jacksonville Landing on the other side of the river. It was a very nice area with live music outside and restaurants surrounding it. We took some photos as you will see. On January 31st, Ryan woke up early to go play golf with a donor at Sawgrass. Ryan took many photos of the beautiful golf course and clubhouse. Since he was golfing, I 
decided to go shopping at St. John’s Town Center. It was nice and new; they had great stores. I bought a few things and then headed back to the hotel to shower and freshen up for dinner and New Year’s Eve. The donor Ryan played golf with invited us to dinner at Ruth Chris Steak House. This was not a big commute as it was in our hotel over looking the river. After dinner we walked across the bridge to the other side of the river to the Jacksonville Landing. UVA had a function for donors at this nice bar called Twisted Martini. There was a DJ and it was very packed for the New Year’s countdown. The Landing has a huge TV screen in the outside open area which is where they showed the NYC ball drop. We enjoyed our first New Years as Newlyweds :)
The following Day we had to wake up at a reasonable time as it was Game Day! We got up
showered and got ready for the big day. We went to the UVA tailgate for a bit and then headed to see some of our friends who cam down there as well. We got into the game at a reasonable time and were sitting in the club level. It was very nice. 
The game was going well for the majority of the time. In the last few minutes of the 4th quarter, Texas Tech came back and ended up wining the game. It was sad and hard on Ryan. After that game we were happy to head home as there was no reason to stay there since we had nothing to celebrate after the loosing outcome.
We flew in and out of Raleigh, NC as it was the least expensive place to fly in and out of.
Therefore, Abby was able to stay with Grandma and Grandpa White. She enjoyed her time, but we were happy to see her when we returned. We were then in Charlottesville late afternoon / early evening of the 2nd. That concluded our vacation time.
decided to go shopping at St. John’s Town Center. It was nice and new; they had great stores. I bought a few things and then headed back to the hotel to shower and freshen up for dinner and New Year’s Eve. The donor Ryan played golf with invited us to dinner at Ruth Chris Steak House. This was not a big commute as it was in our hotel over looking the river. After dinner we walked across the bridge to the other side of the river to the Jacksonville Landing. UVA had a function for donors at this nice bar called Twisted Martini. There was a DJ and it was very packed for the New Year’s countdown. The Landing has a huge TV screen in the outside open area which is where they showed the NYC ball drop. We enjoyed our first New Years as Newlyweds :)The following Day we had to wake up at a reasonable time as it was Game Day! We got up
showered and got ready for the big day. We went to the UVA tailgate for a bit and then headed to see some of our friends who cam down there as well. We got into the game at a reasonable time and were sitting in the club level. It was very nice. 
The game was going well for the majority of the time. In the last few minutes of the 4th quarter, Texas Tech came back and ended up wining the game. It was sad and hard on Ryan. After that game we were happy to head home as there was no reason to stay there since we had nothing to celebrate after the loosing outcome.We flew in and out of Raleigh, NC as it was the least expensive place to fly in and out of.
Therefore, Abby was able to stay with Grandma and Grandpa White. She enjoyed her time, but we were happy to see her when we returned. We were then in Charlottesville late afternoon / early evening of the 2nd. That concluded our vacation time. Thursday, December 27, 2007
Christmas Vacation
Ryan and I woke up a little before 7am on Sunday, December 23rd. We had to get ready to go tailgating prior to the Bengals Game at 1pm. My Dad has a bus for the tailgate and Bengals e
xperience. When we got to the parking lot, we talked with family and friends and grilled some hot dogs. Then we went into the ga
me around 12:30pm to be sure we were able to see kick off. We ended up coming out with a WIN 19-14 over the Cleveland Browns. Then we came home to eat dinner, rest and hit the bed early. It was a long morning. We had a long day, but enjoyed our time in the city.
After our much needed sleep for the night, Ryan and I woke up around 9:30am, fed my dog Abby and we had breakfast. Then we took turns getting showers and getting read
y to drive around the city and to run a few errands. We had lunch at Skyline Chili which is famous in Cincinnati, OH. As a mid-day snack we took my husband, Aunt and Grandma to get some Graeter’s Ice Cream also known in Cincinnati, OH. Before we knew it, it was just about dinner time, so we headed back home to meet up with my dad and the rest of the family. We had dinner with the whole family this Christmas Eve. After dinner we wrapped some last minute gifts while watching Christmas movies. Lastly we headed to bed early, so we could be rested when we wake up early Christmas Morning.
Ryan and I woke up early Christmas morning. After opening gifts, my dad made us all pancakes. We got lots of fun gifts and enjoyed spending time with our family. After an early morning, Abby and I felt as though we needed to take a nap. Therefore, we napped for about 4 hours. Once we awoke, we showered and had our Christmas meal. After dinner we all went into the living room to play the game Cranium. After the game we watched a movie and then headed to bed to get a good nights rest.
Lastly, we had fun with all the 8 dogs we had in my dad’s house. The three to the right are my dad’s dogs. We then had two Havanese were my aunts and 2 Shih Tzus. Of course lastly, my dog, Abby also came along for the Christmas Vacation. They all had a lot of fun playing together.
xperience. When we got to the parking lot, we talked with family and friends and grilled some hot dogs. Then we went into the ga
me around 12:30pm to be sure we were able to see kick off. We ended up coming out with a WIN 19-14 over the Cleveland Browns. Then we came home to eat dinner, rest and hit the bed early. It was a long morning. We had a long day, but enjoyed our time in the city.After our much needed sleep for the night, Ryan and I woke up around 9:30am, fed my dog Abby and we had breakfast. Then we took turns getting showers and getting read
y to drive around the city and to run a few errands. We had lunch at Skyline Chili which is famous in Cincinnati, OH. As a mid-day snack we took my husband, Aunt and Grandma to get some Graeter’s Ice Cream also known in Cincinnati, OH. Before we knew it, it was just about dinner time, so we headed back home to meet up with my dad and the rest of the family. We had dinner with the whole family this Christmas Eve. After dinner we wrapped some last minute gifts while watching Christmas movies. Lastly we headed to bed early, so we could be rested when we wake up early Christmas Morning.Ryan and I woke up early Christmas morning. After opening gifts, my dad made us all pancakes. We got lots of fun gifts and enjoyed spending time with our family. After an early morning, Abby and I felt as though we needed to take a nap. Therefore, we napped for about 4 hours. Once we awoke, we showered and had our Christmas meal. After dinner we all went into the living room to play the game Cranium. After the game we watched a movie and then headed to bed to get a good nights rest.
Lastly, we had fun with all the 8 dogs we had in my dad’s house. The three to the right are my dad’s dogs. We then had two Havanese were my aunts and 2 Shih Tzus. Of course lastly, my dog, Abby also came along for the Christmas Vacation. They all had a lot of fun playing together.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Preparing for the in-laws and the holidays!
This past week, I have been trying to do my best in getting the home organized for Ryan’s parents and myself of course. I get so anal at times where I want everything to be perfect. Well we are far from perfect, but hopefully we will be there soon. From organizing the messy office space areas to doing laundry, dishes cleaning we have been keeping ourselves quite busy. I have also decorated a bit for the holidays; I love the decorating part, but will be sad when I will have to take it down. Whenever someone walks in our home I just want it to be clean and as organized as I can make it at that time. I hope his parents enjoy themselves as I know Abby is looking forward to seeing the grandparents. Tonight we will be opening gifts with them and then tomorrow Harriet, Ryan and I will be going to Christmas at the Paramount. And we will be up early on Saturday for our departure with Abby to the’Nati! I cannot wait and Abby will have a ton of dogs to play with! Well that’s it for now until next time.
Kevin & Kelley’s Wedding
On Saturday, December 15th we attended the wedding ceremony and reception for Kevin and Kelley. It was beautiful held at the UVA Chapel followed up at Farmington. They are now Mr. & Mrs. Haney and are now enjoying themselves on their honeymoon! Below is a nice picture of them dancing. 
VAF Holiday Party
On Friday, December 14th we had Ryan’s Work (VAF) Holiday Party. No one knew about my hair, but they all ended up loving it! I am enjoying it myself as well. Below is a mini slide show of the VAF party. I love the event staff girls; they are so sweet and fun!
Wigs for Kids
On Friday, December 14th during my lunch hour I had my hair chopped. I ended up giving away 13.5 inches to Wigs for Kids (a non-profit organization similar to Locks of Love). When I was in College I did the same thing, but only had about 10.5 inches, so I gave that to Locks of Love. Therefore, this time I decided to donate to another organization for the same type of cause. I enjoy doing this every so often. Hopefully in another few years I will be able to do it again. To the left are some photos of before and after. 
Thanksgiving Break
My mom and sister flew into town. So, Ryan and I had Kyle, Kendra, my mom and her friend Patti in town for the Thanksgiving Holiday. My mom helped me cook our first thanksgiving in our new and first home! I loved it and of course the food was wonderful. It was nice to spend time with my family. The Saturday after thanksgiving we had the traditional UVA vs. Virginia Tech Football game held in Charlottesville. Kendra, Kyle and my mom all attended the game with me. Being from a split family, I of course wore my Alma Matter VT and my brother wore his school UVA and then Kendra and my mom wore a mixture. VT WON!!! It was a great time and I got to see Maddie so that was even better!Painting Saga Continues…
Ok, now again, I have found myself so far behind in my blogging. We have done some more painting 
since our first experimental bathroom. I have attached a few photos below for you to view. We have learned taping definitely takes the longest, but the skill of painting gets a bit easier as time passes. And p
ainting with Ryan is much better than painting alone. Having that partner is a huge help! However, it is a tiring job and as I said before both Ryan and I have a much better respect for professional painters.
Hopefully we will get started back up when we return from vacation in January with our main level (living, dining, kitchen, and sunroom). 
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