Thursday, September 25, 2008
We LOVE visitors... especially when those visitors are my parents!
Over Labor Day weekend my parents came to visit us! It was so fun to be able to spend time with them and to have them see our new little place. We got to do lots of fun stuff. We went to Mount Vernon, kayaking in the Potomac, hiking around Roosevelt Island, a Nats game (which was the highlight for my dad because he got to have a hotdog). We were so sad to see them leave but were just so happy to have some time with them. Thanks for coming to visit mom and dad. Come again soon!!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Jackson Hole
We are late as always in posting! A few weeks ago we went out to Jackson Hole, WY for a business trip I had. It was a last minute trip, but we figured it needed to be a mini vacation as well, so we used some frequent flyer miles and Lindsey came along with me. We had a great time out there escaping the hot and humid DC weather. I got to play some golf on the company dime and we had a great time enjoying the sights around Jackson.
This is a view of downtown Jackson.
A trip to Jackson Hole would not be complete without a picture on the town square infront of the elk antlers.
Million Dollar Cowbay Bar. This place is great inside. We went and checked it out for a little bit. They have saddle bar stools! Lindsey was a little freaked out by all the stuffed animals in there. Defintley a place you have to stop by if you are ever in Jackson Hole.
The cyrstal clear water reminded us of the Potomac River! Not really, but we loved how clean and crsip everything was. This was at Jenny Lake in the Teton National Forest. We hiked around the lake and forest there. It was gorgeous.
Lindsey with the Tetons behind her.
View of Jenny Lake.
And a few other pictures of us on our hike.
There is a moose hanging out in the water on the left side of the picture protecting the baby calves on the right.
A trip to Jackson Hole would not be complete without a picture on the town square infront of the elk antlers.
Million Dollar Cowbay Bar. This place is great inside. We went and checked it out for a little bit. They have saddle bar stools! Lindsey was a little freaked out by all the stuffed animals in there. Defintley a place you have to stop by if you are ever in Jackson Hole.
The cyrstal clear water reminded us of the Potomac River! Not really, but we loved how clean and crsip everything was. This was at Jenny Lake in the Teton National Forest. We hiked around the lake and forest there. It was gorgeous.
Lindsey with the Tetons behind her.
View of Jenny Lake.
And a few other pictures of us on our hike.
There is a moose hanging out in the water on the left side of the picture protecting the baby calves on the right.
We had a dinner one night on the top of the Jackson Hole ski resort!
We had a great time in Jackson Hole and loved being out west in the dry crisp air. Hopefully we will be able to make it back soon!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Chi Town's Finest
Two weekends ago I went to Chicago for the weekend. I had a conference there on Monday so I flew out on Friday to spend the weekend with Marshall and Lindsey Lunt! They were nice enough to let me crash at their lavish apartment in downtown Chicago. My Lindsey was flying out on standby later on Friday, but didnt make it there because there were a bunch of cancellations. Needless to say we were both upset because we were really looking forward to the weekend in Chicago since neither of has had ever been there. Below is a picture of Marshal and Lindsey along with Mike and Chantele Lunt, who came up from South Bend, IN. It was great to see all of them, but as you can tell, there is an empty space where Lindsey should be!
Reenacting the scene from Ferris Buellers Day Off when we went to the Sears Tower!!
View of Chicago from the Sears Tower.
With Marshall and Mike Lunt.
I love how the Chicago River goes right through downtown Chicago. I loved Chicago and how clean the city was. It is now one of my favorite cities in the U.S., if not my favorite.
View of Chicago from the Sears Tower.
With Marshall and Mike Lunt.
I love how the Chicago River goes right through downtown Chicago. I loved Chicago and how clean the city was. It is now one of my favorite cities in the U.S., if not my favorite.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Big Apple
Who doesn't LOVE New York!?! We were lucky enough to go for the weekend with the Neumann family. We had such a fun weekend. I don't think it would have been possible to pack more into the three days that we were there. Here are some of the highlights of the great weekend....
The first night we got in late so everyone in the group was a little sleepy... that is besides Whit and I. We were obviously a little excited!! I love all the lights and the crowds.
Any of you chick flick lovers out there might recognize this place. It was used to film part of "27 Dresses". This is the cute restaurant where the main chick's parents got married, and then her bridezilla sister wanted to steal the idea for her own wedding. Not that you can tell, but we're attempting to hold up the numbers 27. It was amazing how many different movie scenes you could pick out just walking around the city.
Ok, so I'm semi obsessed with the Today Show! And so is Justin's sister Whitney. We almost got a tour of the studio by a guy cleaning it at night but everything was all covered up in white tarps while the cast is all gone in China. SO CLOSE! "That's what's going on around the country, here's what's happening in your neck of the woods".
I have been hearing about the play Wicked for ever. I was so excited to finally get to see it! It was even better than I expected. I don't like very many musicals but I LOVED this one. It was hilarious! "Toss, toss". Even the boys liked it a lot.
We did a boat tour around Manhattan, Ellis Island, and The Statue of Liberty. It was so pretty to see everything from the water.
Rockefeller Center. Serendipity anyone? I haven't even seen the whole thing but I've seen the scene here. Awww, the glove.
This is at Tavern on the Green. It was the most beautiful restaurant I've ever been to. It was right in the middle of Central Park. The whole back of it was glass looking out on the park. Seriously, I must have looked like such an idiot because when we walked in I just stood there with my mouth open.
Wall Street. Had to jump up on the bull!
The whole Neumann clan. We had so much fun with them! We're sad to see Whit, Sean and Cambria go back to school in just a week. Don't do it guys!!! School schmool, who needs it:)
The first night we got in late so everyone in the group was a little sleepy... that is besides Whit and I. We were obviously a little excited!! I love all the lights and the crowds.
Any of you chick flick lovers out there might recognize this place. It was used to film part of "27 Dresses". This is the cute restaurant where the main chick's parents got married, and then her bridezilla sister wanted to steal the idea for her own wedding. Not that you can tell, but we're attempting to hold up the numbers 27. It was amazing how many different movie scenes you could pick out just walking around the city.
Ok, so I'm semi obsessed with the Today Show! And so is Justin's sister Whitney. We almost got a tour of the studio by a guy cleaning it at night but everything was all covered up in white tarps while the cast is all gone in China. SO CLOSE! "That's what's going on around the country, here's what's happening in your neck of the woods".
I have been hearing about the play Wicked for ever. I was so excited to finally get to see it! It was even better than I expected. I don't like very many musicals but I LOVED this one. It was hilarious! "Toss, toss". Even the boys liked it a lot.
We did a boat tour around Manhattan, Ellis Island, and The Statue of Liberty. It was so pretty to see everything from the water.
Rockefeller Center. Serendipity anyone? I haven't even seen the whole thing but I've seen the scene here. Awww, the glove.
This is at Tavern on the Green. It was the most beautiful restaurant I've ever been to. It was right in the middle of Central Park. The whole back of it was glass looking out on the park. Seriously, I must have looked like such an idiot because when we walked in I just stood there with my mouth open.
Wall Street. Had to jump up on the bull!
The whole Neumann clan. We had so much fun with them! We're sad to see Whit, Sean and Cambria go back to school in just a week. Don't do it guys!!! School schmool, who needs it:)
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
White House Tour
Tonight we were really lucky to get a tour of the West Wing of the White House from the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Mike Leavitt. It was great to see the West Wing, where all the action happens. We are so thankful to Secretary Leavitt for taking time out of his busy schedule to give us the tour. It was so hot and humid out tonight that you can probably see the sweat dripping off of us! Here are some pictures of Lindsey and I along with my family and Secretary Leavitt.
Us in the Rose Garden
Here are some pictures of Lindsey and I along with my brother and sister taking questions from the Press!
Some of Lindsey and I in front of the White House.
We think we are so cool with our passes to the White House!
We also went inside the West Wing to see the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, etc but weren't allowed to take pictures in there. It was amazing to walk in the same hallways as so many great men who have lead our country!
Us in the Rose Garden
Here are some pictures of Lindsey and I along with my brother and sister taking questions from the Press!
Some of Lindsey and I in front of the White House.
We think we are so cool with our passes to the White House!
We also went inside the West Wing to see the Oval Office, Cabinet Room, etc but weren't allowed to take pictures in there. It was amazing to walk in the same hallways as so many great men who have lead our country!
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Happy One YEAR Anniversary! Staying true to the way I blog... our anniversary was actually over a month ago. Still celebrating:)
We got to celebrate by going on a special date in Georgetown. Justin was so sweet getting be two dozen white roses. I haven't ever gotten white roses before and they were beautiful! Thanks honey, you treat me way better than I could ever deserve. You are the most patient, thoughtful, charismatic man I've ever met and I'm so thankful to have you in my life.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Tag, I'm it!
Tagged by Michelle Morley... like three weeks ago. Opps, better late then never!
Rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions, and three random facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end.
3 Joys
1. JUSTIN Truly the greatest blessing in my life and constantly puts me in a good mood.
2. Being outside and enjoying the fun things around me to see and do.
3. Finding a really good deal.
3 Fears
1. Critters! I hate bugs. Justin sometimes comes home to upside down cups on the floor with bugs under them.
2. Loosing Justin
3. Public speaking. Not just the normal fear, I get blotchy and red all over and people always ask if I'm having an allergic reaction. "Yes, allergic to public speaking!"
3 Goals
1. Figure out a way to see my nieces and nephews more often.
2. Recruit all our friends to the East Coast
3. Get tan this summer despite working a 9 to 5.
3 Obsessions
1. Chocolate chip cookies!
2. Cottage cheese and peas. For all of you gagging right now, don't knock it till you try it. I have converted several roommates to loving this little concoction (including my current roommate:)
3. The magic eraser. It really is MAGICAL! Gets all marks off walls
3 Random Facts
1. I love staying in hotels and wearing their slippers and robes. I don't know why since I have a ton of robes and slippers at home. It's just not the same.
2. I'm kind of OCD when it comes to things being in a formation. Example: Our soap dispenser, tooth brush holder, and cup have to be in a triangle formation or it bugs me... weird I know. Justin jokes that I should have been a quarterback since I love formations so much!
3. I love being scared. I guess that is why I like things like sky diving and repelling or anything else that puts my stomach in my throat.
I tag Taryn, both Jessicas, Cambria, and Andrea.
Tagged by Michelle Morley... like three weeks ago. Opps, better late then never!
Rules: list 3 joys, 3 fears, 3 goals, 3 current obsessions, and three random facts about yourself. Tag 5 people at the end.
3 Joys
1. JUSTIN Truly the greatest blessing in my life and constantly puts me in a good mood.
2. Being outside and enjoying the fun things around me to see and do.
3. Finding a really good deal.
3 Fears
1. Critters! I hate bugs. Justin sometimes comes home to upside down cups on the floor with bugs under them.
2. Loosing Justin
3. Public speaking. Not just the normal fear, I get blotchy and red all over and people always ask if I'm having an allergic reaction. "Yes, allergic to public speaking!"
3 Goals
1. Figure out a way to see my nieces and nephews more often.
2. Recruit all our friends to the East Coast
3. Get tan this summer despite working a 9 to 5.
3 Obsessions
1. Chocolate chip cookies!
2. Cottage cheese and peas. For all of you gagging right now, don't knock it till you try it. I have converted several roommates to loving this little concoction (including my current roommate:)
3. The magic eraser. It really is MAGICAL! Gets all marks off walls
3 Random Facts
1. I love staying in hotels and wearing their slippers and robes. I don't know why since I have a ton of robes and slippers at home. It's just not the same.
2. I'm kind of OCD when it comes to things being in a formation. Example: Our soap dispenser, tooth brush holder, and cup have to be in a triangle formation or it bugs me... weird I know. Justin jokes that I should have been a quarterback since I love formations so much!
3. I love being scared. I guess that is why I like things like sky diving and repelling or anything else that puts my stomach in my throat.
I tag Taryn, both Jessicas, Cambria, and Andrea.
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