Thank you Michael for the sweet flowers and card. I won't share the details of what the card says because it might trigger a gag reflex for those OMC's (Old married couples).
Crazy Caruso's do Chicago!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
A surprise!
Today at work I got an exciting surprise! Michael sent me flowers-just because! This is momentous as Michael has never gotten me flowers before. (Generally I think they are waste of money, but do like them once in a blue moon.) Here are my beautiful tulips!
Thank you Michael for the sweet flowers and card. I won't share the details of what the card says because it might trigger a gag reflex for those OMC's (Old married couples).
Thank you Michael for the sweet flowers and card. I won't share the details of what the card says because it might trigger a gag reflex for those OMC's (Old married couples).
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Indianapolis Trip
A few weeks ago mom and I booked a room at the Hilton Downtown Indianapolis. We were hoping that I would get the time off to go, and I did! We invited Luke and Christy to come along. We even got our room upgraded to a suite!
We shopped at Circle Centre Mall, Edinburgh, and Greenwood Mall. We also had some tasty dinners from Old Spaghetti Factory and Donatos. We basically just wanted to get away and enjoy some time together. Luke really enjoyed the pool. Here are some of the pictures!
The view from our window. We were on the 18th floor!
The pool was on the top 19th floor.
We shopped at Circle Centre Mall, Edinburgh, and Greenwood Mall. We also had some tasty dinners from Old Spaghetti Factory and Donatos. We basically just wanted to get away and enjoy some time together. Luke really enjoyed the pool. Here are some of the pictures!
The view from our window. We were on the 18th floor!
The pool was on the top 19th floor.
Everyone had a good time. My mom bought a Coach purse (she's officially on the wagon with me mwuhahaha!). Luke behaved wonderfully, most of the time. Mostly we got to spend some quality time together, which has been hard to come by since I moved away. I love my family!
Spring Break!
Michael was on Spring Break last week. As it is his last Spring Break we decided to go home and make the most of it.
Make the most of it we did! Here's how we spent the week:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we both worked.
Wednesday we came home and had a special St. Patrick's Day date night at Richo's/New Albanian Brewing Co.
Thursday we slept blissfully late. I picked up Megan Birke and the new addition to mine and Megan's lunch dates Lincoln Birke! Boy is he a cutie. We enjoyed lunch at our usual spot, Cici's in New Albany. After lunch it was back to car shopping with Michael and his dad.
Thursday night was the 4th production of Faculty Night Live at CHS. My mom has participated ever year, and I have loved it every year.
Friday Michael and I slept in again and went car shopping, again. We test drove a car at Jim O'neal, and talked them down to a price we could live with, and told them "We'd think about it." We thought, prayed, and called for opinions and decided that was the car for us. Meanwhile we decided to have lunch before we called (Never buy a car on an empty stomach). We called and told the people at O'neal we'd be back and to have her ready for us at 3:30.
To keep ourselves from going insane we went to the High School to see the new construction, we even got a sneak peek at the new gym, it is going to be cool--literally it will have air conditioning! We also hung out with Grandpa and Grandma Hammond for a little bit.
We signed papers for about 20 minutes, handed them a cashier's check for the amount of the car, and away we went. I think I took the car to show everyone in the family that night.
Saturday we did some light shopping and I headed to the Caruso's. We watched them play a Wabbits concert, and caught up with Michael's buddy Quinten at Coffee Crossing.
Sunday we went to church with Michael's family.
Make the most of it we did! Here's how we spent the week:
Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday we both worked.
Wednesday we came home and had a special St. Patrick's Day date night at Richo's/New Albanian Brewing Co.
Thursday we slept blissfully late. I picked up Megan Birke and the new addition to mine and Megan's lunch dates Lincoln Birke! Boy is he a cutie. We enjoyed lunch at our usual spot, Cici's in New Albany. After lunch it was back to car shopping with Michael and his dad.
Thursday night was the 4th production of Faculty Night Live at CHS. My mom has participated ever year, and I have loved it every year.
Friday Michael and I slept in again and went car shopping, again. We test drove a car at Jim O'neal, and talked them down to a price we could live with, and told them "We'd think about it." We thought, prayed, and called for opinions and decided that was the car for us. Meanwhile we decided to have lunch before we called (Never buy a car on an empty stomach). We called and told the people at O'neal we'd be back and to have her ready for us at 3:30.
To keep ourselves from going insane we went to the High School to see the new construction, we even got a sneak peek at the new gym, it is going to be cool--literally it will have air conditioning! We also hung out with Grandpa and Grandma Hammond for a little bit.
We signed papers for about 20 minutes, handed them a cashier's check for the amount of the car, and away we went. I think I took the car to show everyone in the family that night.
Saturday we did some light shopping and I headed to the Caruso's. We watched them play a Wabbits concert, and caught up with Michael's buddy Quinten at Coffee Crossing.
Sunday we went to church with Michael's family.
The car search come to an end...
Meet Bernadette the 2005 Focus hatchback. Michael found it far too tempting, and took a picture of our matching silver Foci. We wanted something larger and more luxurious if you will, but in the end we decided not to blow our budget. We will have plenty of time to chase down our dream car. For right now I am thankful to God that we were able to afford something with luxurious that Myrtle never had, such as: power windows, power locks, and key-less entry! The new to us car is a certified car with a 100,000 mile power train warranty!
Mine is on the right, his is left
Reversed
Bernie by herself.
Mine is on the right, his is left
Reversed
Bernie by herself.Welcome to the family!
Sunday, March 14, 2010
A new home for Myrtle
We sold the Cavalier this morning. It was a little sad watching someone else drive my car away. But we got a good deal, and so did they.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Meet my new nephew!
William Lincoln Hall
5lbs 11oz 19"
March 12, 2010
5lbs 11oz 19"
March 12, 2010
I think Megan might like that middle name.
Myrtle the Cavalier, aka Cavi, aka my car
If my car were a human being, she was placed on life support earlier this week. This is the car that my parent generously gave me for my 16th birthday. I have driven it for nearly 8 years now. Recently we have begun having issues with Myrtle, and we decided to take her in for a checkup.
The prognosis: NOT GOOD!
They used to say that the average use of a car is 10,000 miles a year, so based on that, my 1998 cavalier is 12 people years old and 120 car years (think dog years). This car has been fantastic, and engine-wise is in ship shape condition, it is the other things that are going wrong.
On a funny note, my dad asked if he needed to bury my car next to Smokey. Thanks dad!
Myrtle,
It has been great getting to know you these past 8 years, but the time has come for us to go our separate ways. I know your new owner will love and care for you. You've been an amazing first car, and won't soon be forgotten!
hugs, kisses, and fazolis breadsticks on your floorboards,
Laura
So, the shopping continues for my new car. We went to chicago today, and found a Mazda6 that we are interested in, I'll post pictures when we find our car!
The prognosis: NOT GOOD!
They used to say that the average use of a car is 10,000 miles a year, so based on that, my 1998 cavalier is 12 people years old and 120 car years (think dog years). This car has been fantastic, and engine-wise is in ship shape condition, it is the other things that are going wrong.
On a funny note, my dad asked if he needed to bury my car next to Smokey. Thanks dad!
Myrtle,
It has been great getting to know you these past 8 years, but the time has come for us to go our separate ways. I know your new owner will love and care for you. You've been an amazing first car, and won't soon be forgotten!
hugs, kisses, and fazolis breadsticks on your floorboards,
Laura
So, the shopping continues for my new car. We went to chicago today, and found a Mazda6 that we are interested in, I'll post pictures when we find our car!
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