Soccer Game!

Well, Sunday Shane had another outdoor men's game. I usually don't go to these because they are 20 - 25 minutes away and the games are two hours long, but it was absolutely beautiful out . . . and although I should've stayed home because I am still sick :-( ugh . . 99.5 temp, I just couldn't pass up such a gorgeous day to be outside!


And because I love watching Shane play! Maybe it's because I wish I could be half as good as he is! He just amazes me. Everytime I watch him. He scored the only goal for his team (they lost 1-2 . . bummer), but it was a good, clean game, so that always makes me happy.


Aww, Shane hamming it up for me! I just love that boy! He had some very good shots the rest of the game and some awesome passes, but the other goalie was good.


I love this shot!! I just wish I understood my camera better!! One of these days I will read the manual so I know how to take action pictures so they don't come out blurry/grainy! I love taking pictures and really need to invest more time on learning my camera so my pictures turn out better.


Here is Shane with Matt, our goalie from our indoor, coed soccer team. He is a nice guy and good too! So that's it for this post! Shane has another game on Wednesday . . . indoor though! Maybe I will go and take some more pics if the game isn't too late . . . . Have a great week! :-)

I Stayed Awake! WALL-E & Smallville!

Yay!!

So Shane and I saw WALL-E last night! It was the cutest movie ever! I don't think I have ever gotten so attached to a robot! I didn't even know it was possible! Especially considering he doesn't even talk the entire movie! Ok. . . he does say a couple things . . . "EVE!" . . "directive" . . . and "WALL-EEEE". Maybe some more, but I forgot. But his mannerisms and the little sounds he makes just make you fall in love! This movie was great! It has received some awesome reviews, which are all well deserved! Not only was it just 1 hour and 38 minutes long (a perfect movie length! I get so frustrated when they are 3 hours . . . I just can't stay awake that long. . have to take a bathroom/food break, etc.), but the actual plot made you really think about our world and what it can become. I don't want to ruin it, because I definitely think you NEED to watch it if you haven't, but the end is the best! A feel-good, fall-in-love-with-a-robot, and short-enough-to-stay-awake movie!!

I was so proud of myself because I also stayed awake to watch the premiere of SMALLVILLE!! Season 8! I know . . . I have a sleeping problem. . . it's soooooo hard for me to stay awake for some reason (I think I have to thank my mom for this one). But anyways, this was also AWESOME! I probably wouldn't have started/continued to watch this without my husband (big superman fan), but I am glad I did, because it is one of my favorite shows! It's on Thursdays @ 8pm on the CW!! Check it out!

My husband's favorite episodes are ones where Clark uses his powers and kicks the bad guys butts, which . . I enjoy as well, but I have to admit, I have been wanting Clark & Lois to get together this ENTIRE show (which is the way it is in the movies), but it looks like it finally might be happening this season . . . . what do you think?!

Inflatable Birthdays are Always Fun!

My fun, crazy, cute cousin, Austin, celebrated his 5th birthday last weekend, and we got to celebrate with him in Erie at the "All Seasons" place behind the Millcreek Mall. There is an inflatable play land in the back for kids. (Man! The only time I have things to blog about is when we go home to Erie! See how much more exciting it is there! No offense Fredericksburg.)

Austin, Ava, & Tyler's grandma just started face painting and painted all the kids faces for fun for his birthday party. She was quite talented!

All the kids were going crazy on the inflatable stuff! I probs could've gone on them, but felt too old. :-( So depressing. I would've loved running around like that!! Can't wait until I have kids so I have an excuse!! ;-)

The littliest sibling, Tyler, was fun too! He didn't go on the inflatables, so we kept him occupied in other ways.

My Grandma and I knew where the party was at though!

Ahh! It was just so great to see everyone! You have no idea how much it means to me to be with my family and friends.

Icecream Makes Everything Better!

Ok, so I have come down with a terrible sore throat and my ears hurt and I just have been sooooooooooo exhausted lately! The other night my husband, Shane, was freaking out at me because I was in bed at 7:30pm. . . (I didn't actually fall asleep until 8:30pm. . .which I know . . is still pathetic, but ugh! I feel like crap.)

Anyways, the few commercials we do watch (thank goodness for DVR's!!) . . . I get sucked into. . especially ones about icecream . . and ice cream that only costs 99 cents! ($1.08 w/tax in VA). So Shaney was a wonderful husband and drove me Sonic to get some icecream and make it all better.


I got a junior banana split! And let me tell you, it was definitely junior, but it was the perfect portion that I wanted and needed!!


And although it did not cure my sore throat or my achy ears or my fatigue, it was delicious!!

Baby Bryce Update!

Thought I would give you an update on my almost 5 week old niece, Bryce! When we went home this past weekend, I got to see her and babysit her!!! It was the first time (or so we were told) that she was away from her parents. Sommer and Bry went out on Friday night to celebrate their anniversary, and Shane, Grandma & Grandpa Hester, and me got to watch Bryce Lynn!

Bryce getting burped by mommy before they left.

Shortly after they left, we received a call from the anxious mommy to make sure everything was going well. We thought it was so cute, and wanted to let them know that Bryce was being a good girl, so we later sent this pic message to them:

Bryce didn't really like when you sat down, so you had to walk around and bounce her. She looooves to be bounced! And this picture was her looking at me . . being so curious . . when I was talking to her and singing the ABC's.

I didn't even realize it, but since she has been born, we were home 3 out of the total 4 weekends! Crazy! And so lucky to be able to see her and spend time with her! Although, I wish it could be every day . . or at least every other day or at least every weekend . . . I know Bry & Sommer would get sick of me. :-P

Here is Bryce just looking at me when I was talking to her. She was following me around with her eyes and was so interested in what I was saying! At least that makes one person!! Ha!

Mommy and Daddy are back from their first night away from their little girl! They missed her so much, but we enjoying babysitting her so much!

And a couple days ago, we were sent this beautiful pic message that said "i miss my aunts and uncles"! We miss you Bryce!! You have no idea!!

Kitty Adventures!

As always, we bring our kitties with us when we travel (if we can). I know . . we are pathetic, but we love our kitties and want to "socialize" them as much as possible, so they do not run and hide when other people come over and so they are used to people, dogs, babies, etc.

We went home last weekend, and so our kitties got to come along for the ride! They are usually pretty good in the car. . . . lately Nina has been whining a lot, but usually they sleep the entire 6 1/2 hours.

They love their grandparents' houses because they have stairs they can climb and fun places they can go and explore. They always come out later with dirty paws and cobwebs all over their faces. The grandmas appreciate all the cleaning Nina & Jinx do for them.

Although, the latest trip, Nina & Jinx got somewhere dirty, and decided to take a bath to clean up! I think they made more of a mess though . . . . sorry grandma!

They then headed up to the sink to drink some water! Running all over the house and exploring makes you thirsty!

Oh my lovely kitties! Our lives are so much more fun with them! :-) And their grandmas' houses so much cleaner! (at least the cobweb part). . . .

Longest Legs & Smallest Man!

So I was reading the TMZ website, as I do mostly every day, and stumbled across this . . .

Wow! Her legs are 52 inches (4ft, 4 in) long! Her legs!!! And I thought I had long legs!
(for the record, I just measured my legs and they are exactly 3 feet, 4 inches - from heel to hip bone and I am 5'8")

And that guy is only 29 inches tall! 29 inches . . as in 2 feet 5 inches!! Can you imagine?!

Ugh! Anyhow, I have always been intriqued by "world records" and such, and so thought I'd share my excitement with you.

MASH!

You all remember the good old game of MASH?!



When I was in high school, this game was all the rage!

It had no rhyme or reason, but was a fun thing to do on bus rides, study hall, or during chorus practice.

You listed your crushes, cars you wanted, places you wanted to live, jobs you wanted, colors for bridesmaid dresses, etc. and it mapped out your "future" for you.

Here is a fun online version that was sent to me from my past co-worker, Susan!

My results . . .

		I will marry Shane.
		After a wild honeymoon, We will settle down in Erie, PA in our fabulous Shack.
		We will have 5 kid(s) together.
		Our family will zoom around in a white Honda Pilot.
		I will spend my days as a non profit bookkeeper, and live happily ever after.

Anniversary Time!

My lovely parents are celebrating their 29th anniversary today! Yay! They have had some rocky times, as we all have, but they are still together and I could not be more happy or proud!

Give each other lots of hugs and kissies!

Also, my brother & sister -in-law celebrated their 6th anniversary on Sunday! They have the communication in their relationship that I hope Shane and I can have in ours.

We were lucky enough to help babsit Bryce (their daughter) on Friday night when they went out for their anniversary dinner! The first time mommy and daddy were gone from their little girl! I will post some of those pics soon!

But congratulations to my parents and Bry & Sommer! I love you so much and am so glad you are in my life!

1st iNSPiRAL Show!

Yay! So I finally made it to an iNSPiRAL show!

they were moving too fast! so it came out blurry!

iNSPiRAL rocked out at Lefty's in Erie, PA on Saturday night. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised regarding Lefty's because from what I heard, it was a hole-in-the-wall bar and not somewhere you would want to go. . . but 1) There was no smoking!!! Which was the best thing ever! 2) It was rather clean for a bar! 3) They had tables set up so you could mingle with your friends, so it was a nice, social atmosphere.

As far as iNSPiRAL goes . . . I have to admit I was a little late (bummer), so I only saw/heard two of their songs: when i lie to you and audio violator, but they were both AMAZING!! My favorite was "When I Lie to You"! First time I have ever heard them in person, and it was a great experience! Definitely recommend checking them out!