Case of the Monday's

Good afternoon all! After a great weekend (aren't all weekends great though...at least in my book), I have a serious case of the Monday's. I hope that I'm not getting sick, but on top of it being day 1 of 5 my head hurts, and I am so drowsy. Hopefully that will clear up after I soak in some of this great weather during lunch.

Here in the office you can tell, it's that kind of day...

To re-cap all we did this weekend...Friday was a pretty low-key night...I closed the week by starting my 5K training at the Y. I was very proud that I got through it and even ran longer and more than the "Couch to 5K" plan instructed. All this marathon buzz in the air lately has gotten me motivated...hopefully I'll be ready for the real deal in the Spring! Then, my parents came into town, and we went to dinner and came home and vegged on the couches.

Saturday Mom, Renee and I went to the Cottage Shop for their Christmas Open house. Then met back up with Dad, Steve and Dillon and all rode down to Hatteras. We were starving and needed our "energies" so we could walk on the beach, and explore. We stopped at Hatterasman...looked like a good hole-in-the-wall place to eat. Don't get me wrong it was good (my philly chzsteak was at least)...but watch out for those moldy buns..YIKES!

How random is seeing a Tri-Sigma sticker on the bench at Hatterasman? I dig it though...

 After lunch we drove down to the point and went on a great beach-combin' expedition!

 Renee and D lookin' for shells and sea glass...such a sweet picture :)

 The huge dune/cliff on my left as we walk along the beach

 My loot...all the cool shells and piece of driftwood...so excited! I wish I had my own 4WD vehicle-I'd be there all the time lookin' for neat stuff. I even found what we believe to be some sort of shark/dolphin vertebrae

 I also hadn't been to the lighthouse in forever so I made Dad stop so I could have a nice photo-op

Sunday morning bright and early we were woken up by the blaring music from the Sugar Creek restaurant at the crack of dawn for the marathon...at least we woke up to this cute little face

This picture doesn't do the marathon justice...there were 1000s of people down for the race events this weekend. A shout-out to my friend, Anne, who ran the 1/2 Marathon and finished with an 11 minute improvement from her previous 1/2M time.

What a gorgeous day it was! Sunday was spent being lazy and watching the people run by, enjoying the sunshine, the company of family and football.

What did you do this weekend? Anything worth sharing?

DIY Weekend

Hello all! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Even though it is Monday...at least its the tail-end of it. As you can see Monday's are dreaded by dogs too...or at least Dez.

This past weekend was pretty good in my book. Friday, Renee and I met some of her friends up at Kelly's for the Get Pink breast cancer fundraiser and dinner. Great food, music, and dancing...well...we didn't dance, but watching people dance was a hoot! Saturday, we got up and started some Christmas shopping...and MAN did we get stuff for a STEAL..love my discount! Then we all (add Dillon and Steve) went to eat at Food Dudes for some yummy dinner. While we were there we saw great artwork that we for sure could make...

...after dinner we went home and got to work on our Saturday night DIY project. Sunday is dedicated for church, family, food, and football...which is exactly what we did. We all went to Pete's Pour House and ate nachos, wings, and drank some brews to watch the Cowboys win, and the Redskins lose. After the games we all went home and began brainstorming our next DIY craft idea...

Winter Harness: DIY Project
Dezzie hates the cold...and lately, with these chilly nights she comes in shivering. So I thought that I could beat the $30 price tag of a winter coat/harness and make my own (with the help of Renee). I just traced her harness she already has, added an inch to each arm, and made it longer by 2inches to cover more of her back. See pictures of the process and end result!!!

 Cut out pattern of old harness. Bought velcro, thick thread, ribbon, and D-rings...and of course warm & snuggly fabric.

 Pinned cut out of pattern to reverse side of fabric, and cut

 Sewed on ribbon/D-ring to the right side of the pattern fabric. This is useful if you will be using the coat as a harness. D-ring is to clip on the leash.

 Dez waiting patiently for her new winter harness...and on standby for sizing...she feels special she is getting a custom "outfit" made for her

 Sew together the two patterns. Remeber to sew the two inside out and leave a hole big enough to fit hand in to turn right side out. When pulled through right side out...then sew up the hole! Lastly, we sewed on the velcro.

Dezzie proudly modeling her new cozy winter harness!

Anyone do anything fun this weekend?

Here's a peek at the next DIY we will be trying...so excited! Any guesses? If not...stay tuned for the finished product.

Until next time...have a great wk

Spooky Scary

I hope everyone had a great Ha11oween!! Let's look back on our Halloween wkend here on the OBX...ENJOY!

 Dez and I prepped for Saturday's festivities by relaxing

 Puppies watching Renee and I do arts and crafts!

 Renee's fall wreath we made! Looks so good! 

Obsessed with the burlap wreaths if you can't tell

 D and I going as 80s Hair Band: 

The Screeching Owls...ROCK ON!

 Love and Marriage: Al and Peg Bundy themselves!

 So many great costumes...fat hula girl, OBX tourists, hippie, 

mustard, Santa, Monk and rock stars!

 Ayayayayyayayyayayayayyyyaaaaa

 Myspace worthy

 Pops on the dance floor @ Kelly's

 Chester was part of our band

Everyone dressed up in their costumes @ work

D and I won the costume contest at Whalebone! 

Stiff competition, WHEW!

We all had such a great time this weekend...arts and crafts, snugglin up in blankets, hot apply cider, dressing up for Halloween!, Marsha's party and yummy food, and Sunday football. 

What did you guys do this weekend? What were your costumes?

Kick Back & Relax

Happy Tuesday! Hope everyone had a great wkend and made it through Monday! Like I said, this past wkend I was going to be doing a lot of nothing. It was pretty successful.

Friday, Dillon and I went out to eat with Steve & Renee at Awful Arthur's...yummy!

 Delish apps

Thanks Steve & Renee for treating us!!!

Saturday, we "slept in" until 8:30am and bid Renee farewell (she went to VA to go to Howl-O-Scream & to visit with family). After sunshine, coffee and Biscuits & Porn Dill and I got dressed and headed out to go Halloween costume shopping--SUCCESS! I won't show you this fab pic of us when we tried them on, but I will say...ROCK ON!

 Z and Dez relaxin in the sun...what do you girls see?

Sunday was another relaxing day....and we kicked it off with some DD! I caught up on some TV while D fixed his Fantasy team, had a wiener photo shoot, went to Chris' to watch the Skins lose, and then to Longboard's to watch the 'Boys win.



I will have to say it was a great little weekend. Can't wait for Halloween weekend...one of my favorite "holidays"!!!

I love you, Friday

FRIDAY, I am so glad you are here! It has been 10 straight days since I have had a day off from work....the downside to business trips. So, this Friday is especially welcome! Pics and details about my latest trip to come later.

Like last Friday I will close the week with Three Things:

 1. It's cool again, so having the windows open all night/day with a cool breeze blowing in is the best!

2. Having this view of the sound from my balcony

3. Seeing Dezzie has bounced back after her surgery Monday. Here she is "chasing" the reflection on the wall from the metal oscillating fan. She's a loon.

Happy Friday everyone! We're not free yet, but I know we can make it! Looking forward to a relaxing weekend of friends, fam, beach, pumpkin spice coffee, cool air, puppies, sunshine, and halloween costume hunting. What are YOU doing this weekend? Anything fun/exciting?

Game Day

I know, I know...We are supposed to not like VT (The Pirates that is). I try to think that I have a free pass (only on game days we don't play them) since my sister, Kelsey, is a VT cheerleader.

Brrrr, I will tell you--it is football weather up there in Blacksburg! About 55 right now and a high of 63...hoping it doesn't rain up there for you guys! Not sure who Arkansas St. is, but they sound kinda wacky.

I just wanted to wish Kelsey & the Hokies a good luck for today....see you up there for the Clemson game!

 Kelsey before her first game

Cutie-patootie!

 Before the VT/Arkansas game...New Uniform debut

During the parade

We are the Pirates of ECU!

Better late than never I guess...but I just HAD to share my latest adventure!

Rachie1 and I traveled to our old stompin grounds back to ECU for the ECU/VT game. Yes, we all know-Hokies won...get over it...

Rach and I stayed at the luxurious "TraveLODGE", and had a blast! We re-kindled our love with some old friends, tried to keep up with the young guns, and sweat buckets at the game...nothing could be better than being back 'home'

Here are a few pics from the trip!

--Don't hate me for this--

Ladies and gentlemen...this is Dezzie's biggest fan 

(and her interesting impression of a Dachshund)

First night out with Sigma's young & old

Fall 06 <3

Pirates!