Our fun filled weekend!

Okay- It's Tuesday and I am just updating from the weekend- but I guess better late than never, right?  

This past weekend was booked with lots of fun!  (If you haven't noticed yet, my main focus is making to the weekends!)  Friday after work, Sean and I met with some friends for an evening out at a Dinner Theatre, to see 'The Wizard of Oz'.   The meal was great (dessert was too!)...but even better was the cast and performance.  Now, don't get me wrong, I was so excited to go- but I was a bit questionable of how they were going to be able to pull off a tornado; and wow!!!  What an amazing feat!  With the use of strobe lights, a LARGE black parachute, and other fabrics- the tornado was amazing!  Sean's favorite part were the crows as the scarecrow was found....yes, there were crows!  I loved the munckins, they were little kids; and some adults.  It was a great night out and great to catch up with some friends. 

(This is us prior to the show!)

(This is us at intermission.  We were given these 3-D glasses to change the color so we saw everything green in Emerald City...all of the cast were wearing white- pretty cool!)

Saturday morning we woke up- before the sun!  Which is normally unheard of for me on a Saturday, however, my brother n law was participating in his first half marathon; so we wanted to be there to cheer him on.  We saw him at mile 1 and then drove to mile 6 and cheered him on more!  For Sean and I, we felt like losers on the sideline as we are normally the ones running...but we will definitely be running again soon, training for who knows what type of event!  Kevin finished his half under two hours- not bad for someone who wasn't sure the week prior if he was going to do it or not!  

(Run Kevin, Run!- this is at mile 6.3ish...he looks GREAT!)

Sunday was filled with some errands and church before Sean took off for work.  That afternoon consisted of a three hour nap for me as I continue to fight this sinus cold...now that it's Tuesday. 

Well, I am off to bed!  Did you do anything fun this past weekend?

Fall

The leaves are changing and fall is arriving.
I absolutley love fall time weather.
I love to put out my seasonal fall decor items.
I love taking a walk in the metropark trails, listening to the leaves 'crunch' under my feet.
I love to go to the park, sit on a blanket and dive into a good book. (Currently reading "Twilight").
I look forward to the first weekend in October because of the town's Oktoberfest...this year, I will be working the beer cart with my cousin, Stevie.
I love picking up my camera and taking pictures of the changing trees.
I love the candy corn that fills the shelves at the store.
I love wearing jeans, t-shirt, and flip flops, but bringing a jacket for the cool evenings.
I love visiting local farms and picking up fresh veggies (Sean and I just bought fresh corn on the cob, tomatoes and mixed them together for dinner; talk about delish!)
I love going to pumpkin patches.
I love going to haunted houses (or hayrides)
I love this season, this weather. Everything about it....except for the one, tiny, mere fact, that winter isn't trailing too far behind.

What is it about Fall that you enjoy?

It's Friday- let's celebrate!

Thank goodness it's Friday! It's been quite the week; I am so happy it's Friday!!! This weekend is going to be great weather; and I can't wait!!!

With such wonderful weather in store, we have lots planned. We have the Indian's game Saturday evening with his Mom and Step Dad. We haven't been to a game since spring, which is unlike us! After the game, we will be heading off to celebrate our friends 25th birthday.

Sunday, both Sean and I are off of work...so, we are going to venture out and do something fun. I am hoping we can go apple picking, pumpkin picking, maybe go to the local mum's fest, or even the hot air balloon fair (okay not all in one day, but some of it)...our options are open and we are looking forward to spending more one on one time together.

What fun things do you have planned for the weekend?

Mental Health Day!!!

Today I did something unheard of, I called off work!!!

Since the honeymoon, we have yet to have one on one time together, so, we found time. Nothing wrong with that, right!?!? We slept in on this rainy day, went to Starbuck's and shared a conversation and coffee....yes Sean had coffee! We then went to a movie, 'Righteous Kill' which was pretty good. Then went to my favorite store- Target...just so I could hopefully find a wallet and well, Sean wanted to look at tv's and one thing led to another and we left there with a new toy....

We have watched two movies, and of course sports too!! Sean is watching the Indians now and he couldn't be happier; he is jumping up and down like a little boy in a candy store. Of course, the icing on the cake; we left there without the new wallet I was looking for.

Have you done anything "out of the box" lately?

While you were out!!!!

Have you ever seen the television show, “While you were out?”?

Well, this past weekend, I decided to do my own makeshift “while you were out” to surprise Sean.  The plan was to think when Sean would arrive back home from a long day of work, he would have to help me rip out our VERY badly stained carpet….yes- we somehow managed to mock a murder scene by spilling red food dye all over our cream carpet.  Anyways, new carpet is on it’s way and we could save by ripping out all of our carpet in the bedroom, loft and two closets on our own.  Once started it seemed like this task would be easy, but little did I realize that I had to take a part the bed, move two dressers, a loveseat with a pull out bed then take the carpet (and padding) down two floors, then out to the dumpster...all before Sean would come home from work; we had 4 hours, and we needed to remain focused to get this task completed.  

Well, the plan worked!  It was great, I called in the recruits; my two nephews and cousin to help with such a task and we did it!  In the midst of not knowing his arrival, we even called to see when he would be home.  

It was a lot of fun, we found that sometimes it’s easier if you would scream really loud.  Even better, if you scream “ouch!!” even though it didn’t hurt.  It just makes you feel better if you say ouch!   

Sean’s reaction was pure shock, and he took us all out to dinner…..Cici’s pizza!  And, the boys even got to play some arcade games! 

Cooking...

So, I have been thinking; I would like to learn how to cook! You know become the next Rachel Ray. I will say I have a few killer receipes for appetizers as well as GREAT chocolate chip cookies...but making dinners; not so much!!! A typical dinner I make is either spagetti or chicken from the foreman with instant mashed potatoes. So, do you have any favorite- easy to make dinners that make it seems like hours to make?

Let's try this again...

Hello there,

I am not sure how many of you will read this, but for now; let's just try and get started. I used to have a blog...www.lynseyrae.blogspot.com just so I could comment on my sister's blog (TheMommyChronicles) Well, if you take a moment and read my old blog; one would never believe that I am the same person as I was then. Now, I am so incredibly happy. I have accomplished every last goal of mine once I turned 25; and am now already attaining some for my 30 year old goals; such as flying in a helicopter.

One of the most recent goal attained is my new husband....I say "new" like I have had others; but in reality; he's just NEW...2.5 weeks into our marriage...and we couldn't be happier. I love him so much that I can't even find the words to describe my happiness but if I can say one thing; it's great to be married to my best friend!!!

So, I guess what I will ask; why is it after two people fall in love and get married the number one question people ask is.... "When are you two going to have kids?!?!". Most ask this question, like they really care; others; I think it just comes off their tongue naturally. Anyways; we have developed the "When it happens, it happens" quote. Then, from there; people decide to give you their opinion...like..."you should wait...enjoy each other"...or...."if you're waiting for you to financially afford a child, then you will never have one"....thanks but I don't think I even wanted to have this conversation. So, now, I think you are probably wondering- when?!?! When it happens...it happens....but for now; both he and I are focusing on our marriage....and now our goals we want to accomplish.

So, I guess here I am just sitting here; surprisingly at a loss for words, but I guess "in due time" (no pun intended) I will have lots to blog about.

Oh, by the way- the reason why I created a new blog is because I was unable to figure out my password for the other; so; hey; why not start new?