One with nature

This is a really random post, but it is only because one of my cousins posted pictures from my wedding this week on her Facebook and I had not really seen this yet.

We had a beautiful, outdoor ceremony, as most of you know. With an outside ceremony, you risk bad weather, temperature and also nature. As I hear the story goes (I didn't hear until after the fact) but basically there was a snake that came up on the side of the gazebo, close to the B Maids and front row of guests towards the beginning of the ceremony. Luckily, it was just a black snake and pretty harmless, but, I have to admit I am really glad I did not see- I may have freaked out. Here is the picture of the serpent.
The best part of this- is our pastor was telling the story about Adam and Eve and being tempted by a snake... we had two of the three characters present (Adam + Snake). Too bad my name is not Eve. Pretty awesome.

Welcome!!! (long overdue)

Larry and Becky moved here a few months back and I just realized, I have NEVER posted pics of them and needless to say, they have been a huge part of Adam and I's life (and Tyson's) recently. On a Monday afternoon a few weeks ago, we decided to take a quick hike up in Evergreen. Here are a few pictures from this day. PS- if you come to visit, this is one of our fav hikes and probably one you would be taken on :) Aren't they cute?!



So happy to have you both here and although this is long overdue, welcome to Denver Larry and Becky!!!!!!!!!

A picnic in the park..... literally

It was BEAUTIFUL today! 65 and sunny- which with the elevation feels more like 70-75 degrees. Adam and I decided to take Ty on a walk, which lead to taking wine to the park, which lead to us remembering one of our wedding gifts. The Mann Family got us this picnic/backpack/hiking kit and we were so excited to put it to use. So, we packed up the wine and were off. Here is what Washington Park is all about on a nice day and why we love this area so much. We are literally 2 blocks walk from this amazing-ness.

On the way up to the park. JMR is embroidered on the back (Jordan Robert Mann).


I am ghostly-pale.
This is the view from our picnic spot. The park was busy today
The inside of the picnic/backpack. comes with everything, including a cheese board and wine glasses.
The men.

And then we decided to put Adam's shirt on Tyson. We had the convo while we were doing this, if we would be doing the same without the bottle of wine we downed. who knows! But he got some compliments on his fashion.

Great Day with the Fam.

Inspired

I was inspired by Brittany Carter's cute post dedicated for Jimmy's Bday. Adam's Birthday was just a few weeks ago (April 30th) so I decided to do a post especially for him because he has been a trooper these past two months. There are many, many reasons why I love Adam, but I will highlight some items that stick out in my mind.

Did you guys know every week when I am out of town, he spends Friday afternoon cleaning the house, so when he picks me up and brings me home, the house is clean and I don't have to worry about for the weekend? This is such a huge help and it is one less thing I need to think about over the weekend. Coming home from a long week out of town would be even more miserable, if I walked into a messy house.

There have been several 6am flights I have taken recently, which means, he drives me there at about 4:15am. Not to mention, he already opens the gym at 4:30am 2 days a week and I add to this early morningness. I feel like he is always waking up early to get to work or take me to the airport

Since I am gone, Adam not only works 40+ hours a week, but he is also taking care of the grocery shopping, Tyson, house, etc. all alone with no complaining.

Let's face it, I am a weekend wife and Adam did not sign up for that. But he has been my rock. When I have my freak-outs about life, traveling, etc. He is always there to encourage me and never complains about me being gone. It is what it is and this is not a permanent thing.

Lastly, Adam thinks differently than most about work and such. He is a serial entrepreneur and constantly creating new business ideas. Though this can be challenging to deal with at times, he has really shown me a different way of thinking and I think he will always keep me on my toes and not let me settle. I love, love, LOVE this about Adam. He is so passionate about things and it makes me look at life differently.

As our 1 year is only a few weeks away (Crazy!!!) i can honestly say, I love being married. It is so much fun being married to Adam. We genuinelly love spending every waking second together and never get bored of each other. We are closer than we were a year ago and I only hope we can continue to grow together as a couple!!!!

Best Day Ever 6.6.09

Getting ready for the Moore's wedding

Adam with the Girls
My BDay 2008

Insert Foot into Mouth

This past weekend, Adam and I were in KC for a wedding. It was a quick trip (like usual) but was so much fun. The wedding was really great and we got to see our fams and I finally got to see the Carter's house!
I can't add a lot of details to this story because you will see why. Lets just say- I made a boo boo at the wedding on Saturday. It all started with a group of us (mostly sig-eps) sitting at a table, drinking and eating dinner. I casually ask "where are Walter and Shannon going on their honeymoon?" Someone replies with an I'm not sure, but Barbie and Ken are going to destination X. (fake names for security purposes and destination X is a beach somewhere I can't tell you right now.)

Later in the evening, I see Barbie. Barbie and I know each other and so we start talking about her upcoming nuptials. I ask if she has everything ready, yada, yada... then comment- I heard you are going to Destination X for your honeymoon! She has about 5 expressions that cross her face after this comment and then tells me, well, Ken was surprising me with our honeymoon destination...........

Ummm.
pause.....
pause.....
pause....
thinking (oh crap, oh crap)

Back peddle "oh, well maybe I was thinking of someone else", etc- word vomit- trying to fix the situation.........
We awkwardly part ways after trying to finish up the convo as quickly as possible and I couldn't even be in the same room as Barbie and Ken the rest of the night because I felt so awkward........ AHHHH. I think I ruined the surprise, pretty sure I did, but no one told me it was a secret!!!!!!!!

I know, I know

I know, I suck at blogging right now. It is literally impossible to fit everything I need to into the day + blog. I am currently taking over part of the Florida territory. So now, I am traveling to Mass and Florida every week. I got to spend Thursday and Friday in Ft. Lauderdale and Miami with Greg, so lets just say... i ate like a KING (or Queen, I should say). McCormick and Schmidts, Smith & Wollensky, etc. every meal. I feel fat, but it was worth it. So good.
Next week, I will be in Boston at the Mon- Wed and Florida Wed night- Friday. poor Adam.

Anyways, I have NOTHING to say. But I will leave you with this... have you seen the cell phones popping the popcorn videos on youtube? Well, we were out to lunch with a lobbyist this week and I was tell him about this. He then forwarded me this video today.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/tech/2008/07/09/carroll.cellphone.popcorn.cnn

Great Day

Woke up at 4am for 6am flight
Somehow between putting my suitcase in one end of the security screener and getting it out of the other side, my handle broke (which means I had to carry it, not roll it the rest of the day)
Land in Tampa, drive 1hr 40 mins to find out the person I was meeting with could not meet with me
Drive 1 hr in the WRONG direction, realize I was driving in the wrong direction, drive back that hour and then the other 2 hours I needed to drive to reach my hotel.
It is upper 80's and really hot here too. I forgot what it was like to be in humidity. And it will probably make my face break out. Florida and I are in a fight right now.