A Night at the Ballpark

Kinley was sleeping on me... the games were 8:30 & 10:30!!

Steph, Kinley, and Me
Me and my baby :) (the first time he's played ball and actually been able to see-and for those wondering the skills didn't significantly improve- guess there's a learning curve ;p)

Well, Jeremy had his first softball game on Monday night. They won one and lost one. We look forward to this season...it is a fun way to start out our week! Here are a few pics from our late night out. Our weeks will be filled with much more softball now that Jeremy and my sister Haley are playing. Haley is a Sr this year and we are going to some of her games this weekend. Pics to come!

Getting to Know Amanda- 2008!!

1. What time did you get up today? 5:20

2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds, although I love my pearls I got for Christmas...I'm wearing the earrings today.

3. Last movie you saw in the theater? Juno

4. What is your favorite TV show? 24

5. What do you usually have for breakfast? nothing

6. What is your middle name? Jayne

7. What food do you dislike? sweet potatoes, choc milk, syrup, DOUGHNUTS......eeeeekkkk!!

8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Juno Soundtrack, Jeremy got it for me for Valentine's Day

9. What kind of car do you drive? Chevy Trailblazer & Honda accord coupe

10. Favorite sandwich? chicken salad or turkey

11. What characteristics do you despise? dishonest, fake, lying, victim attitude

12. Favorite item of clothing? SHOES...does that count?

13. What color is your bathroom? blue, taupe, rust, green

14. Favorite brand of clothing? no favorite brand, I really like unique stuff at boutiques

15. Where would you retire? near the water

16. Most memorable birthday? 10th - I FINALLY got my ears pierced after years of begging and I got to have a big party! Also my 23rd. My mom surprised me and had friends out to their house to cook out and play softball!

17. Favorite sport to watch? Basketball and Softball

18. Favorite saying? Be kinder than necessary for everyone you run into is fighting some sort of battle

19. When is your birthday? April 3rd

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? definitely night!

21. What is your shoe size? 9-9.5

22. Pets? Sadie and Cassie :) Our girls!

23. What did you want to be when you were little? Stay at home mom, Marine Biologist or Physical Therapist

24. What are you today? Sr GIS Analyst (not too far off, right?)

25. What is your favorite candy? laffy taffy, nerds, or reese's peanut butter cups...Oh, and those huge Jaw breakers...yum!

26. Your favorite flower? daisy or yellow rose

27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? July 12- our 5th anniversary and Hawaii trip :)

28. What church/synagogue do you attend? Woodland Oaks Church of Chirst

29. What are you listening to right now? silence and typing

30. What was the last thing you ate? dinner last night, 2 tacos from Jack
in the box and one cupcake from the night before

31. Do you wish on stars? Nope. I'm not too supersticious. I do pray for things I wish.

32. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green

33. What is your pet? dogs, boston terrier and boxer

34. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Haley (Text)

35. Do you like the person/people you are sending this to? I don't know who's gonna read it!!!??? So some of you probably not, haha! ;-)

36. What music do you listen to when NOBODY else is around? Acapella- not that many people are familiar with it and I sing along. It keeps my car attitude more pleasant, too.

37. What's your favorite drink? Coke...y'all know that by now! :)

38. Name one item on your Bucket List (things to do before you die or get too old to do them:) travel Europe, go to Africa, maybe skydive? :) I really want to skydive but somebody would have to sedate me and push me off the plane! It'd be cool if I could wake up on the way down!

39. What was the best day or event of your life? Marrying my BFF

40. Any strange obsessions? Where do I start? :) Vacuuming, juices in foods not touching, matching things, people's noses.......... I'm weird!

I got tagged thru email, but decided this was easier than sending out an email. Anyone else who wants to follow...join in!

Portland Trip

This Friday we left for Portland to go visit Dale, Danette, and Nico. We got there on Friday around lunch time and we went to Panera, and then to their apartment and then onto some nearby trails at a park in Portland. That night we ate some excellent Italian food for dinner.

Here are some pictures from the trails we walked...

Saturday (Danette's Birthday!) we woke up and got coffee and breakfast and then made the drive out to Silver Falls State Park. The hike was hard work, and we only saw 2 of the 10 waterfalls that were at the park. Nearby there was a cute little town called Silverton that had little bakeries and shops and such. After we hiked we hadn't eaten since breakfast so we headed back to Beaverton to grab some lunch/dinner at Red Lobster. After that we headed back to the apartment to rest and let Nico stretch out and play. As you can see, it was breathtaking and beautiful and we had a blast.

South Falls 177 feet- You could hike all the way down and walk behind the waterfall...the climb up was steep!!

At the lodge getting hot chocolate between hikes...isn't he a cutie?

The next pictures were taken along the trail going to the North Falls

The North Falls 136 feet (the trail actually goes behind it up into a cave)

What a big baby boy :)

Nico sleeping on the way to the airport after a Sunday breakfast at Shari's...Yum!!!

Overall we had a wonderful trip. We loved finally meeting Nicolai (he's already 3 mos old and 17lbs!!!!) and seeing what their new life is like in Portland. Portland is a beautiful city and Dale and Danette were great hosts, so we're looking forward to future trips!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

Valentine's, Birthdays & Portland

Just a quick update! We have had a good weekend, but it was too short! This will be a busy, but short week for us.

First of all, this is the month of birthdays for several of my bestest friends, it seems! So, Tuesday night the girls are headed to the Black Walnut to celebrate Christina, Steph, and Rachel's birthdays. Also this month are Danette and Amanda's birthdays! Goodness! Happy Birthday girls!!!

Also, as mentioned before, this is a short week for Jeremy and I as we are headed up to Portland to visit Dale and Danette and baby Nicolai (Nico). We're very excited to catch up (in person) and meet little Nico.

Lastly, Valentine's day is Thursday. I am a sucker for cute, pointless holidays. Jeremy and I hardly celebrate V-day, but I sure do love to decorate for it! (As mentioned in 100 things about me...I love hearts, too!!) I always love a holiday that brings me flowers from Jeremy...well, sometimes it does, atleast :). So...in honor of Valentine's Day I have decided to post a few of my fav valentine's decorations.

We'll be sure to update with pics from our trip when we return. I am also excited to have next Monday off, as our company so generously gives us President's Day off!!!

Cute Valentine's towels my Gran gave me :)

Heart shaped candles I found last year

Chips n dip heart plate

Red lights and candles and heart candy dish on buffet (prettier @ night)

Cute heart hand towel from Jess (she knows me well!)

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

Superbowl Party!!!

Laurie acting out 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' during our pop 5 game. haha!

Rachel and Taylor - we were trying to get Taylor to wave goodnight to us

Kinley's adorable thunder thighs :)

Jess and Kinley on the drums and Jenn in the chair, little Anna will be here any day!!

Amanda singing-run for the hills! ;p
Eric on the drums

Little Taylor, precious as always

Miss Ella with her fist in her mouth. What a cutie!!

Steph and Laurie w/little Ella

Jeremy singing and Anthony on the guitar

Juli (Ella's Momma) on the drums

Jess on the guitar


Well, actually it was a rock band at halftime party! But we had a blast and were so glad everyone got to come. :)

Must See Movies!!

Well, I have seen 2 really cute movies lately, so I thought I'd let everyone know. A few weeks ago we had a girls night and went to the Goose's Acre and saw 27 dresses. It was adorable and laugh out loud funny. I plan on buying it when it comes out on DVD so Jeremy can watch it with me! :)

Saturday night I was looking to relax before hosting a Superbowl party on Sunday and after a long day of antique shopping with my mom, grandmother, and aunt. So, Jeremy and I headed to the Woodlands to see this movie. I had seen that it got great reviews. It was really good...and funny. We laughed out loud several times.

I totally recommend both of them!!!!

And while we're on the subject, I've just ordered our 3rd season of 24 from http://www.amazon.com/. We are HOOKED on this show. I think we watch an episode or two EVERY night before bed, no matter what time it is! :)