Luuuke!

This year for Luke's birthday I framed one of his winning touch down catches.

Here is another one of my favorites pictures from this season...

Living in Texas I missed most of Luke's football games.  It was his senior season this year and I am so glad that we are back in the 'burg.  He had a great personal season!

Raindrops on roses and wiskers on kittens...

I can only laugh at myself when I go to write a new post and find that in my last post I had made a resolution to blog more and yes ladies and gentlemen this last blog post was written...you guessed it last year.  Again I can only laugh, there is no way to catch up on all of the changes that have happened so I won't even try.  This post if full of my favorite things, things that I always have on hand, and things that are on my wish list.  Enjoy...

OPI nail polish in bubble bath. Cannot live without it.  Perfect combination of milky white and ballet pink, this color is so me.  I keep it on my fingernails to stay neutral and then pink a fun color for my toes.

The original wellies.  These are on my wish list, didn't need them last year in Texas but I have a feeling with all the snow and slush this winter and spring showers that bring May flowers I will soon be needing a pair of these boots.

Victoria Secret classic pajamas.  Started my collection last year when my bridesmaids and I all wore them while we did hair and makeup for the big day.  They are so cozy and perfect for Christmas morning!

I don't even want to tell you how many of these candles I bought this year...a lot.  I buy two to three scents per season when they go on sale for 50% off.  Burning these gets me in the mood for the season and motivates me to clean the house and bake (hey whatever works right?).

Ok so this is on my long term wish list, like maybe if Alan goes to medical school wish list.  Winning the lottery would also suffice.  I don't think if this wasn't such an icon I would be as obsessed but with the ladylike trend right now I am definitely dreaming of this bag!  I'll add more to my list later...

Day at the Dog Park

In Texas I missed living in an area with a central "downtown", so when we were looking for our first place in live in Blacksburg I knew exactly where I wanted to live.  We snagged a prime downtown at Lofts at the Lyric.

It definetly has it's challenges when it comes to parking and grocery shopping but for concerts on the lawn, parades, and evening drink it can't be beat.  To compromise with Zoey for taking away her backyard we spend alot of time at the town dog park.  

4th of July at the Lake

Alan's family came into town for the 4th of July and we all headed down to the lake house. We spent the day out on the boat and relaxing by the water and then headed back into Blacksburg for fireworks.

We also celebrated not one but two wedding anniversaries. It was Alan's parent's 30th and his grandparents 50th!

Virginia Bound

Goodbye Texas...

Goodbye Scott and White...

Hello Virginia!

It took lots of talking but we finally decided to move back to Blacksburg. Alan's GI bill will stretch a lot further in Virginia and I'd like to be close to my family when we decide to have our first baby. We're sad to leave our friends but the day would come one day no matter what, that's the nature of the military. I'm working at a much smaller regional ER and Alan has taken a position with a general contractor working at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. We're enjoying the much cooler weather and living in a small town community again. Can't wait to see what the future has in store!

Zoey's First Birthday

It's hard to believe Zoey is one year old! It seems like just yesterday she was a puppy.

We celebrated with dog treats and toys, she even got a card from her family in Wisconsin. She is one lucky puppy!

West Side Story

 After falling in love with broadway last year at Phantom of the Opera I knew I had to get Alan to a show.  We went to see West Side Story in Austin and we both loved it!