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Congrats, Sarah!

October 22, 2007 by Maren 6 Comments

A special thanks to my WONDERFUL husband who drove 6 hours ON HIS BIRTHDAY to take me to a dear friend’s wedding! Michael is always so giving, and this was just one more example of his sacrificial spirit. The trip was a WHIRLWIND! We drove up on Friday, and back on Saturday, but it was so great to be able to celebrate as my friend got hitched! CONGRATS, Sarah!

This week will be FULL of work. My usual days to work are Tues- Sat, but I swapped last Saturday to go to the wedding… so I will be working Mon-Sat, all 6 days in a row. The terrific thing though, is that after Saturday… VACATION! I can’t begin to tell you my excitement. I’m in desperate need of a B-R-E-A-K!

HAPPY MONDAY, and Congrats again, SARAH! WHOOHOO!

Back from Birmingham

June 5, 2007 by Maren 12 Comments

We’re back from a great time in Birmingham, AL. The wedding was beautiful, and weather, the same. We first made a stop at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

From there, the wedding festivities…

Amazing Man on the Mandolin… Sorry couldn’t resist–Man/Mandolin… A little Alliteration never hurt anyone.

Fun program for an outdoor wedding–A FAN! Great idea!

LOVED the groom’s cake…

The happy couple

Then afterwards…

Had dinner with a close friend (Sarah) from high school.

Checked out Vulcan Park, home of the largest cast iron statue in the world (conveniently located in Birmingham).

Tried jumping in the fountain to make a fun gif (the moving type of picture), but each time I jumped in, the camera stalled…This was all I got… SHAME.

And perhaps the longest semi I’ve ever seen. Whatta you say? I think Oscar Mayer has missed an advertising opportunity!

Happy Tuesday!

Whirlwind Weekends

April 16, 2007 by Maren 3 Comments

This past weekend, we were over and back in a whirlwind trip to the DC area. The purpose was to see a childhood friend tie the knot. We had a great time with friends who have been friends since toddling years—and our parents, more years than that. It was a great trip!

Thursday- We drove 6 hours to Morgantown, WV, spent the night.

Friday- We drove the rest of the way. Michael and I stopped in Old Alexandria to meet up with a friend from high school. We ate at the best restaurant I’ve been to in a long while! (Thanks, Charity!) Friday evening, we attended the rehearsal dinner.

Saturday- Wedding and reception.

Sunday-drove back.

It’s amazing how fast 4 days come and go, but it truly was wonderful!