Forrest Gump, Starring my Husband

In August of 2009, my husband went to Los Angeles for a conference. He came home from work tonight with photos of the trip from a coworker (finally!). I saw this one and just had to share; it makes me laugh.

A Mirror, Grandparents, and Roller Derby

I have no excuses for my lack of blogging.  I wish I could say it was because I'm so busy but that just wouldn't be true.  For some reason, I am no longer good at managing my time.  How, at 30 years old, do I not have this down to an art?  Oy!  Anyhoo, to get my butt back in gear with blogging, I thought I would share with you some of the happenings in my little world as of late.  Then it will be on to vacation posts!

On Saturday, September 10th, I decided that I didn't need my driver's side mirror and smashed it against the side of the garage as I was pulling out.  Oopsie!

On Sunday, September 11th, I joined my parents and sister on a trip to visit my grandparents on their special day.  I think this was the first Grandparent's Day I actually spent with my grandparents; it was wonderful.

In other, no-photo news:

I wore a pair of my mismatched socks to roller derby practice this past Wednesday.  I survived but I do think the combination of frogs on the left foot and ducks on the right foot was the cause of my crappy practice.  I think I fell more that evening than I have the entire time I've been skating.

On Saturday, one of my roller derby teammates hosted a party to celebrate the team's one year birthday.  It was a fun evening with some of my  favorite women.  I often wonder if all derby teams are as awesome as ours.  I doubt it!

Hope you're all having a great start to your week!  I plan to catch up with you all real soon!

Snapshot Saturday: Childhood

If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older.

~Tom Stoppard ~

Screen Door and Socks

I've been wanting a screen door since Mitch and I moved into our house nearly three years ago. On Wednesday, my dear husband finally found the time to install one. It was kind of a stressful deal involving lots of swearing and a little bleeding, but that's beside the point; it's up and I'm very excited to have another place where I can see outside and another space where the fall sun can shine in. (Anyone else THRILLED that autumn is coming?)

And on Wednesday evening at practice, one of my wonderful roller derby friends gave me these socks to wear with my skates.  Cute, huh?  But notice how none of them match?  Apparently that's the "hip" thing right now and all the "cool" kids are doing it.  I personally think she is trying to give me a complex.  If she hadn't bought these out of town, I probably would have run to the store to buy another pack in order to have matching pairs!  Think I can handle this mismatch business?

Friday Finds

My sister has started a new blog about her endeavors in creating!  Go visit her at Rhythmic Stitch!

Best Childhood

I've been feeling a little down these past few days; no particular reason, just a mood I guess. Today I went to my parent's house between classes to work on homework. I attempted one problem and when it didn't work out I gave up and looked at old photos. Nothing cheers me up quite like looking at the memories my family has made over the years. I left the house with a happy heart.

My sister and I were two very blessed little girls. We had a wonderful childhood filled with toys, travel, and lots and lots of love. There are hundreds of photos to prove it.

Thank you, mom and dad, for giving your two crazy daughters the best childhood imaginable.

Happy 58th!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful father!  May this next year be filled with motorcycles, airplanes, and all the other things you love.

Snapshot Saturday: Difference of Opinion

I'm going to guess that if these two pups could talk, this is what I would have heard as I snapped this photo:

Moses: I'm so excited to be visiting again!

Crickett: Mom, why is he here again?

Friday Finds

Airigami - "The fine art of folding air"

Three Tidbit Thursday

~ I have two major topics I want to finish blogging about in September: 1) Utah trip and 2) Florida trip. I cannot believe I still haven't finished blogging about the vacation Mitch and I took in January!

~ I began my fall semester of courses last week Monday. It looks like my favorite classes are going to be Fraud Examination and Auditing I. Yes, I'm a nerd.

~ Last week Monday, I also took my roller derby skills test. I passed, which means I am no longer "Fresh Meat." This means I get to practice with the "real" team, including my sister. I'm so excited to be part of this awesome group of women! Two other perks of passing my skills test include a jersey with my name and number and a custom made mouth guard.  Woot, woot!