Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Brandy's Wedding Business is Taking Off
Since planning my wedding in June 2008, my sister has been working non-stop for other brides. Her work is that good. She has been talked about on various wedding planning website, one being Project Wedding. You can read about her work by clicking on the following badge, and if you know anyone getting married, please pass along Brandy's contact info.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Pumpkin Carving
So last night we had our traditional pumpkin carving with the family at Brandy's. A good friend of mine I'll call "big tickle" sent me this great email with a handful of pumpkins that had been carved with faces of the top ten most popular dogs. I'd like to just say that first on the list was the beautiful and confident American Bulldog. I knew I wanted to try to carve my pumpkin because the one picture looked just like Dexter Zane (my one year old rescued American Bulldog). Enough with the story, here is the original professional picture, along with some pics of my attempt at carving this design, and also many attempts to try to get Dex to pose next to my masterpiece. That didn't work out so well. LOL. Enjoy everyone!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
My Beautiful Niece - Reese
Took these at my nephew's football game a few weeks ago. I will post the full game day photos later. I just had to get these up.
Friday, September 25, 2009
We Are the Champions My Friend... LOL!!!
Here's a picture of our 2009 Spring Alexandria Adult Coed team. We took 1st in our division and took 1st in the Championship. Our 2009 Fall league is currently underway. Same team, but we picked up a newbie named Alex, aka, A-Rod. He's a great pickup. Our record for this Fall season is 4-0 so far. Woot-woot!!!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Summer Softball Season Comes to a Close
So I feel the need to update on how our summer softball season went. It was an adventure this time around because both Mac and I played on three different leagues. Here was a breakdown of our leagues.
Brit & Mac
Alexandria Coed - Tuesday's
Outcome: 1st Place League and 1st Place Championship
Brit
Fairfax County Women's - Wednesday's
Outcome: Last Place
Mac
Fairfax County Men's - Wednesday's
Outcome: Last Place
Brit & Mac
Church League - Friday's
Outcome: 1st Place League (decline to play in the tournament)
To break these down, our Alexandria Coed team was great. We were reunited with old friends and made new ones. This team was very well put together and I am so happy to be apart of it. There was no bickering, no complaining, no whining, no pressuring, and no finger-pointing. I think to say that there was "no drama" sums it up perfectly. I cannot wait to play fall ball with them.
Although our women's team and men's team both came in last place, we weren't upset. We both had our one night to ourselves and had fun. Again, no drama. We will do it again in the fall if we can get our teams back together.
Church league team was great. Our church had so many people that wanted to play this year that they broke it down into two teams. Our original team stayed as one and Mac and I decided to go play for the new team. We met a lot of new friends. We had a great season. Unfortunately, Mac and I won't be returning to church league ball next season. We need a break from it. In our games against our other church team, there was way too much drama, including foul language, finger pointing, name calling and just outright disrespect. This of course came from certain players, no need to mention names because they already know who they are. The rest of the team was enjoyable to play with. Unfortunately due to the drama that unfolded that night, friendships have been damaged and at this time are just not repairable. In time, of course we hope that things will settle down, but to verbally attack my husband, our team and our friends who don't even go to church was inexcusable. The worst part of this is that it disgraced the church, the fans, the spectators and the players whom don't even attend a church at all. We should have used this time to fellowship and not fight.
Something can be said for having good sportsmanship. My thinking is that if you cannot conduct yourself in a respectful manner to your own teammates, it won't transcend to your opponents and you will ultimately lose. You shouldn't step on any field if you can't act like an adult and show respect for yourself, your team, your competition, your fans, and your GOD!
Attitude is everything!
The definition of sportsmanship: –noun
Here are a couple quotes:
- Brooks Clark
Brit & Mac
Alexandria Coed - Tuesday's
Outcome: 1st Place League and 1st Place Championship
Brit
Fairfax County Women's - Wednesday's
Outcome: Last Place
Mac
Fairfax County Men's - Wednesday's
Outcome: Last Place
Brit & Mac
Church League - Friday's
Outcome: 1st Place League (decline to play in the tournament)
To break these down, our Alexandria Coed team was great. We were reunited with old friends and made new ones. This team was very well put together and I am so happy to be apart of it. There was no bickering, no complaining, no whining, no pressuring, and no finger-pointing. I think to say that there was "no drama" sums it up perfectly. I cannot wait to play fall ball with them.
Although our women's team and men's team both came in last place, we weren't upset. We both had our one night to ourselves and had fun. Again, no drama. We will do it again in the fall if we can get our teams back together.
Church league team was great. Our church had so many people that wanted to play this year that they broke it down into two teams. Our original team stayed as one and Mac and I decided to go play for the new team. We met a lot of new friends. We had a great season. Unfortunately, Mac and I won't be returning to church league ball next season. We need a break from it. In our games against our other church team, there was way too much drama, including foul language, finger pointing, name calling and just outright disrespect. This of course came from certain players, no need to mention names because they already know who they are. The rest of the team was enjoyable to play with. Unfortunately due to the drama that unfolded that night, friendships have been damaged and at this time are just not repairable. In time, of course we hope that things will settle down, but to verbally attack my husband, our team and our friends who don't even go to church was inexcusable. The worst part of this is that it disgraced the church, the fans, the spectators and the players whom don't even attend a church at all. We should have used this time to fellowship and not fight.
Something can be said for having good sportsmanship. My thinking is that if you cannot conduct yourself in a respectful manner to your own teammates, it won't transcend to your opponents and you will ultimately lose. You shouldn't step on any field if you can't act like an adult and show respect for yourself, your team, your competition, your fans, and your GOD!
Attitude is everything!
The definition of sportsmanship: –noun
| 1. | the character, practice, or skill of a sportsman. |
| 2. | sportsmanlike conduct, as fairness, courtesy, being a cheerful loser, etc. |
Here are a couple quotes:
"If you win through bad sportsmanship, that's no real victory."- Babe Didrikson Zaharias
"When you win, say nothing, when you lose, say less."- Paul Brown
"Sportsmanship for me is when a guy walks off the court and you really can't tell whether he won or lost, when he carries himself with pride either way."-Jim Courier
"I can't play being mad. I go out there and have fun. It's a game, and that's how I am going to treat it."- Ken Griffey, Jr.
"In the end, it's extra effort that separates a winner from second place. But winning takes a lot more that that, too. It starts with complete command of the fundamentals. Then it takes desire, determination, discipline, and self-sacrifice. And finally, it takes a great deal of love, fairness and respect for your fellow man. Put all these together, and even if you don't win, how can you lose?"- Jesse Owens
"Good coaches teach respect for the opposition, love of competition, the value of trying your best, and how to win and lose graciously."- Brooks Clark
The Prayer Garden
If you have never seen this before, please take a moment and follow the link. You won't be sorry.
http://www.theprayergarden.com/flash.htm
http://www.theprayergarden.com/flash.htm
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Dad and Momma Roses' Visit - June 2009
Momma and dad arrived the afternoon of Wednesday, June 3rd. Unfortunately Mac and I had to work, so we couldn't be there to greet them. Our games that night were canceled due to rain (shocker), so I rushed to my sisters to get my hugs in. It was so great seeing them.
We both had to work on Thursday, so we didn't get to make it by to see them at all. I still feel horrible.
On Friday we spent the entire morning cleaning and getting ready for our one year anniversary party. Mac woke up at 4am and smoked the 50lb pig for 10 hours. It was yummy! Because my camera is still missing I don't have any pictures. Trust me though, it was very tasty! The party went well, with the exception of one minor setback, but all in all the day was great. My family was there and that was most important to me.
On Saturday we hung out all day and then the family came over to our house for leftovers. We played corn hole. What a fun time! It was great seeing my parents playing corn hole against each other. See, another missed opportunity thanks to no camera.
Sunday we all went to Church. It was so special having us all together. The message was on forgiveness and family/friends. It was a perfect message and I honestly believe that was God's doing. After church we headed back to Brandy's for Momma's biscuits & gravy. Heaven!
It was bowling on Monday. Unfortunately Marty was in school and Kevin and Mac had to work. Dad fell clear down the lanes... wish you could've seen that. I threw my back out and hit my knee with the ball as I was trying to bowl. LOL. Dad and I are broke up. Reese had a great time hanging with all of us and came out victorious as the best bowler of the day. After bowling we all went to the Silver Diner for breakfast. Oddly enough, we all got the same thing... BLT's. Reese enjoyed an entire plate of French Toast. I think it's the first time I've seen her eat all of it. She must have worked up an appetite beating all of us at bowling.
Tuesday we went to Hard Times. Unfortunately Mac had to work. We played pool and darts and munched on appetizers. That night it stormed something fierce, so we just hung out at Brandy's house. Dad and Momma were singin' and pickin'. If I can get the videos to attach I will post them here. It was nice just listening to them sing. But I knew the time when I would need to say goodbye was fast approaching. I kept putting it off, but Mac and I both had to work the next day. This is the part I hate. I got up and gave momma a hug trying to fight back the tears. When I got to dad I couldn't fight it anymore. I didn't want to let go. My heart hurt just as it did when I was a child standing at the airport gates summer after summer.
Every time I tried to let go, I couldn't. My dad whispers to me, "I love you angel. I've missed so many years." "It's ok dad. I love you too." My heart was breaking more and more. Our drive home was long and quiet. I spent that night and all day yesterday crying. It's hard to even write this without tears streaming down my face. I did speak to them a couple times yesterday and they were making good time going back to AL. I received a text around 12:15am that they had arrived home. I'm so glad that God saw them home safely.
I love and miss them so much.
We both had to work on Thursday, so we didn't get to make it by to see them at all. I still feel horrible.
On Friday we spent the entire morning cleaning and getting ready for our one year anniversary party. Mac woke up at 4am and smoked the 50lb pig for 10 hours. It was yummy! Because my camera is still missing I don't have any pictures. Trust me though, it was very tasty! The party went well, with the exception of one minor setback, but all in all the day was great. My family was there and that was most important to me.
On Saturday we hung out all day and then the family came over to our house for leftovers. We played corn hole. What a fun time! It was great seeing my parents playing corn hole against each other. See, another missed opportunity thanks to no camera.
Sunday we all went to Church. It was so special having us all together. The message was on forgiveness and family/friends. It was a perfect message and I honestly believe that was God's doing. After church we headed back to Brandy's for Momma's biscuits & gravy. Heaven!
It was bowling on Monday. Unfortunately Marty was in school and Kevin and Mac had to work. Dad fell clear down the lanes... wish you could've seen that. I threw my back out and hit my knee with the ball as I was trying to bowl. LOL. Dad and I are broke up. Reese had a great time hanging with all of us and came out victorious as the best bowler of the day. After bowling we all went to the Silver Diner for breakfast. Oddly enough, we all got the same thing... BLT's. Reese enjoyed an entire plate of French Toast. I think it's the first time I've seen her eat all of it. She must have worked up an appetite beating all of us at bowling.
Tuesday we went to Hard Times. Unfortunately Mac had to work. We played pool and darts and munched on appetizers. That night it stormed something fierce, so we just hung out at Brandy's house. Dad and Momma were singin' and pickin'. If I can get the videos to attach I will post them here. It was nice just listening to them sing. But I knew the time when I would need to say goodbye was fast approaching. I kept putting it off, but Mac and I both had to work the next day. This is the part I hate. I got up and gave momma a hug trying to fight back the tears. When I got to dad I couldn't fight it anymore. I didn't want to let go. My heart hurt just as it did when I was a child standing at the airport gates summer after summer.
Every time I tried to let go, I couldn't. My dad whispers to me, "I love you angel. I've missed so many years." "It's ok dad. I love you too." My heart was breaking more and more. Our drive home was long and quiet. I spent that night and all day yesterday crying. It's hard to even write this without tears streaming down my face. I did speak to them a couple times yesterday and they were making good time going back to AL. I received a text around 12:15am that they had arrived home. I'm so glad that God saw them home safely.
I love and miss them so much.
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