We just wanted to wish everyone a very happy Labor Day weekend. Enjoy these last few official days of summer. Here in 'Hotlanta' it will feel like summer for quite a while longer but there's no denying that fall is on its way. Last night was the first night of college football, stores are putting out Halloween decorations and I'm feeling the need to buy new school supplies (well, I guess it would have to be office supplies) - I love fall ;)
We're headed to Charlottesville for the first football game of the season and to visit friends who recently moved there! I don't know if other people feel this way about their college town, but for me, Charlottesville always feels like home and I absolutely love going back. Even if it will make me feel old to see the signs welcoming the class of 2012.
Anyway, happy weekend to all and safe travels!
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Home sweet home?
After nearly a year (for Cary at least), we're finally settling down in Atlanta! It's funny how things work out - the whole time our condo was on the market, we casually looked at houses without much success. Everything was either way out of our price range or just not what/where we wanted. Somehow, just one week after closing the sale in DC we looked at this house 
And it was perfect ;) We put in an offer that evening (with the help of the best real estate agent ever!)
And it was perfect ;) We put in an offer that evening (with the help of the best real estate agent ever!)
Just a few weeks from now we'll be ready for guests ;)
Monday, July 28, 2008
I've been tagged!
I've been tagged by the lovely and always optimistic Kappa Prep at Manicures and Monograms! Here are the rules
*Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
*Share 5 songs you are embarrassed to admit to others that you like and tell why.
*Tag 5 random people at the end of post and include links to their blogs.
*Let each person know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
This was a really hard first tag so forgive me if it's not that great....
1. I Can't Wait to See you Again - Miley Cyrus. wow, I can't believe I just admitted to that! What can I say, the song is catchy - even if I don't agree with her choice of magazine poses/publicity....
2. Glamorous - Fergie. Again, it's a catchy song. I just can't help but sing along when I'm alone in my car. ( I'd never subject a friend to that!)
3. Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy - Big & Rich. At my wedding, the husband of one of my good friends requested this song. At the time I was furious because it was definitely on my "do not play" list. However, I now think about my wedding and smile any time I hear this song.
4. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper. Practically required soundtrack for sorority slide shows. Always reminds me of fun times at the sorority house and getting ready to go out with the girls.
5. Devil Went Down to Georgia - Another sorority flashback, there are alternate words that I always sing when I hear this song. It's especially embarrassing when other people are around.
It seems like every blog I read has already done this so if you haven't yet, join in!
*Link to the person who tagged you and post the rules on your blog.
*Share 5 songs you are embarrassed to admit to others that you like and tell why.
*Tag 5 random people at the end of post and include links to their blogs.
*Let each person know they've been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.
This was a really hard first tag so forgive me if it's not that great....
1. I Can't Wait to See you Again - Miley Cyrus. wow, I can't believe I just admitted to that! What can I say, the song is catchy - even if I don't agree with her choice of magazine poses/publicity....
2. Glamorous - Fergie. Again, it's a catchy song. I just can't help but sing along when I'm alone in my car. ( I'd never subject a friend to that!)
3. Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy - Big & Rich. At my wedding, the husband of one of my good friends requested this song. At the time I was furious because it was definitely on my "do not play" list. However, I now think about my wedding and smile any time I hear this song.
4. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper. Practically required soundtrack for sorority slide shows. Always reminds me of fun times at the sorority house and getting ready to go out with the girls.
5. Devil Went Down to Georgia - Another sorority flashback, there are alternate words that I always sing when I hear this song. It's especially embarrassing when other people are around.
It seems like every blog I read has already done this so if you haven't yet, join in!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
busy, busy, busy
So given my lack of posts lately, you may think nothing much has been going on here in Atlanta. Quite the opposite though, here's a quick run-down of the excitement (haha) in our life.
1. I finally got a project at work - I've billed more hours in the past 2 1/2 weeks than I have in the past 2 months. good for my utilization, bad for my sanity
2. It's mid-year review time at work so in addition to working until 10 PM, I also have to re-assess my goals for the year and figure out how to get moving on them before the end of the year.
3. We finally got a contract on our condo in DC!
4. So now I'm frantically trying to coordinate movers, plane tickets, moving supplies, etc.
5. The house hunt is in full swing now since we want to be in a house ASAP.
6. The husband and I joined the UVa alumni kickball team - one more commitment for Saturdays.
7. I ran the Peachtree on July 4th! It was only my second 10K and the weather was MUCH hotter than the previous race. But I survived and came in with a respectable time - and the coveted Peachtree Road Race t-shirt. I feel like a true Atlantan now ;)
8. We spent the rest of the holiday weekend at Lake Lanier with friends. It was a much-needed break filled with jet-skiing, swimming, bbq-ing, playing with the dogs, etc.
9. Friday, the husband and I are headed to Richmond for my grandparent's 65th anniversary! I feel incredibly lucky to have such amazing, healthy, inspiring grandparents. We're also celebrating my mom's birthday with a lovely brunch before we head back Sunday afternoon.
So that's life in a nutshell!
1. I finally got a project at work - I've billed more hours in the past 2 1/2 weeks than I have in the past 2 months. good for my utilization, bad for my sanity
2. It's mid-year review time at work so in addition to working until 10 PM, I also have to re-assess my goals for the year and figure out how to get moving on them before the end of the year.
3. We finally got a contract on our condo in DC!
4. So now I'm frantically trying to coordinate movers, plane tickets, moving supplies, etc.
5. The house hunt is in full swing now since we want to be in a house ASAP.
6. The husband and I joined the UVa alumni kickball team - one more commitment for Saturdays.
7. I ran the Peachtree on July 4th! It was only my second 10K and the weather was MUCH hotter than the previous race. But I survived and came in with a respectable time - and the coveted Peachtree Road Race t-shirt. I feel like a true Atlantan now ;)
8. We spent the rest of the holiday weekend at Lake Lanier with friends. It was a much-needed break filled with jet-skiing, swimming, bbq-ing, playing with the dogs, etc.
9. Friday, the husband and I are headed to Richmond for my grandparent's 65th anniversary! I feel incredibly lucky to have such amazing, healthy, inspiring grandparents. We're also celebrating my mom's birthday with a lovely brunch before we head back Sunday afternoon.
So that's life in a nutshell!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Chattanooga
We spent last weekend in Chattanooga to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. I can't even believe it's been three years! Anyway, we stayed at a beautiful Bed & Breakfast downtown and spent the weekend relaxing and being tourists. There was also some delicious food and wine thrown in for good measure ;)
A few pictures of the fun....
The Stone Fort Inn, where we stayed.
View from the top of Lookout Mountain
This is me walking through "Fat Man's Squeeze". This is basically what Rock City is - a walking path through huge rocks and gardens. Part's of it are a bit cheesy but the view from the top is beautiful.
A few pictures of the fun....
The Stone Fort Inn, where we stayed. View from the top of Lookout MountainThis is me walking through "Fat Man's Squeeze". This is basically what Rock City is - a walking path through huge rocks and gardens. Part's of it are a bit cheesy but the view from the top is beautiful. 
This is the Tennessee Aquarium. They have two buildings that look like this. One is the River Journey and the other is Ocean Journey. Both are great, although the ocean one is much shorter. Now maybe we'll actually visit the aquarium in our own town!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Jackson!
Yesterday was Jackson's 2nd birthday. Our little boy is no longer a puppy....
And enjoying said carrot. The dog is a freak for carrots, we usually give him baby carrots but for his birthday we decided to get him the real deal.
And here's his birthday dinner, inspired by Lucy's yummy-looking birthday dinner!
And now, off to Chattanooga for the weekend!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Happy Anniversary to us!
We made this last night to celebrate our 3rd anniversary
This was our first attempt cooking mussels at home and it was delicious! The recipe came from this very cute cookbook I found one day at Crate and Barrel. 
If you like seafood, this is a great cookbook. Most of the recipes are simple and use fresh fish and vegetables - perfect for summer entertaining!
This was our first attempt cooking mussels at home and it was delicious! The recipe came from this very cute cookbook I found one day at Crate and Barrel. If you like seafood, this is a great cookbook. Most of the recipes are simple and use fresh fish and vegetables - perfect for summer entertaining!
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