A Good Day

Today I didn't get out of bed until 9am. Yes you read that right. 9AM!! I worked Mon, Tues, Wed this week and was really really tired. Maybe I'm getting to old for 3 in a rows. Anyway I got to sleep in to day because John stayed out of town for work last night. He called to check in around 850 or else I probably could have slept until 10!! I had a relaxing morning drinking my coffee and making breakfast. I did some lite cleaning, but mainly just had some time to myself. I promised a co-worker I would come work the latter part of her shift today, so 1pm-7pm. I have one kid, who could really be paired with two others. I'm basically just sitting here for the next 2 hours.

John wasn't feeling well at work today, so he started home around lunch time. He had a migraine. I hope he is all better when I get home.

We have the Daniel's Pig Picking this weekend. I found out a couple of my cousins can't make it, so I'm a little disapointed. My sister and her boyfriend are supposed to bring corn hole board! It is a fabulous game ;) I have already got s'more stuff ready. I just need to buy the stuff to make baked beans and white chocolate macadamia nut cookies.

I will hopefully have some fun fall pictures to post very soon!

Looking Forward to Fall...

I love Fall. There is so many positives that I associate with Fall. First, my family reunion aka the Pig Pickin'. Most of the time people go to reunions as obligation, but not this one. The men start cooking the pig around midnight Friday night. It is usually done around 12 or 1pm the next day. People start arriving around 10am. I usually get there earlier if possible. John started staying the night with the men last year, and I think it will be a tradition for him. We eat, play football, talk, eat some more, play hide-n-seek, and roast marshmallows by the fire barrel. Each year the weather is different. There have been years where we were freezing beside the fire, and others when we ran around in shorts. The night doesn't end until close to midnight. It is amazing.

Second, the state fair. I don't always get to go, but I love the whole idea of it. I love remembering back to clogging competitions where we almost always won 1st place in our division. I love the smell, the tractor pulls, the cows, and oh yea the FOOD. I have my schedule for October now, so I need to look over it and try to plan a group to go!

Third, I love fall clothes. Shallow, I know, but what can I say. I like to put on a comfortable pair of jeans with a cute top and boots.

And last, Fall to me signifies the beginning of the holiday season. I love to spend time with family and friends. The holidays are a time that I get to see everyone I love all stuffed into a couple months. I do hate that with work, I have to really squish everything in to be able to see everyone.

A few more things I love about Autumn...
...pumpkins...
...leaves changing...
...cool weather...
...cured tobacco...
...mums...
...pumpkin pie...
...sweet potato casserole...
...new NCIS episodes...
...holiday decorations...
...holiday shopping...
and the list could go on and on...

Blog name change...

I decided to change the name of our blog for a couple of reasons. First I hated the original name, I just never could think of a clever name. Second, John and I are known for our kisses. We have tons and tons of kissy pictures. We have been together for 3+ years and still enjoy each and every kiss. And thirdly, I have always enjoyed coffee. John on the other hand is new to the coffee world. For about a year and a half now, John and regularly enjoyed drinking coffee with me. After we got married, he started making my coffee for me in the morning and making enough for himself as well. Although he requires a sweetness to his coffee, and I can drink mine black, we have found some of our favorite moments are spent over a hot, fresh cup of coffee.

Picture Catch Up, Fun, and Our anniversary trip...

Where to begin...

Last weekend we went to the Duke/Elon game with Ryan and Katy. It was the Duke employee game so we got free tickets and food. It was my first time going so we had no idea what to expect. It was loads of fun, but I think we learned what to expect for next year, and how to do things differently. Duke won, yay, but it had been so long since we really got to hang out with Ryan and Katy that we spent most of the time catching up. We ate way to much junk food, stayed up too late, but had an awesome time :) There were fire works at half-time and we were really close to the action!











This weekend was our first anniversary :) We decided to save on money, yea right, a little and go to Boone. John had to work Friday, but there were service calls in Boone. We left Friday morning at 0600 with our coffee cups in hand. John had 3 stops, but we were able to meet Roh and James for lunch at the Red Onion. I spent some time reading, shopping and walking around Boone while John finished up.

Saturday morning it was raining, but we still ventured out to Art in the Park in Blowing Rock. We saw Zach Creech and his Dad, who is a very talented painter. I think I need his Bald Head light house painting ;). Afterwards we went shopping at Lucky Penny, and I spent way to much money!

Sunday we got up earlyish and went for a hike/walk. We decided to do a different trail, the Price lake trail which is almost 3 miles. It's probably not my favorite trail, but it wasn't too bad. Not a lot of up and down, more flat walking. We didn't leave the mountain house until 5pm, we just didn't want to come home! John misses his mountain life. I try to plan as many trips as possible!











I love my husband, I can't wait to see how each new year presents. For more pictures, see facebook!

A beautiful morning...

Have you been outside today? If not, GO OUTSIDE!! It is absolutely beautiful. The sky is blue, the breeze is blowing, and the temperature is mild. I could sit outside all day long. Oh wait, I think I will. We are going to the Duke-Elon football game today. The tailgate starts at 4, and the football game at 7. I bought John and I some hats, but they don't really fit me that well. I will see if I can work it out though.

I will post pics and post on this fun filled holiday weekend soon. I also promise to post some pictures of our vacation to DR soon, very soon :)

DR!

Well we are back from the DR and we had a blast. We were pampered the entire time. I had my first real massage with John. We had our own chef who prepared us wonderful meals every day, maid service who put flowers on our pillows, and concierge service in the form of Maki who did everything else for us. We ate until we couldn't eat no more and swam more than I ever have before. John took me snorkling for my first time. I saw a Dori fish (you know the one from Nemo)hehe. I felt like we were looking at scenes from Pirates of the Carribean everyday.

The only downfall of the trip was when going through security in the DR to come back home I had my Chi hair straightener in my carry on. The security people said it wasn't allowed and made me throw it away. Needless to say I cried having to throw away $100 dollars!!

I will try to post pictures with captions next week. I have a cold, and everyday at home I've spend laying around. I'm working today, and luckily I have a good assignment so I am able to relax some.

I ate lunch with an old high school friend yesterday. It was good to catch up with Lindsay and get some good lunch in the process.

We are filling out our October schedule at work this week. It amazes me to think that the next schedule we fill out will include November and December and part of January!! We do our holiday schedules all at once. I think I am working all of the "eves" this year. It will be the first time in like 2 or 3 years that I'm not working Christmas!! I will miss out on one family dinner on Christmas Eve, but after last year's hectic holiday schedule. There has to be a way to make it to all of our family dinners w/o wearing me out ;) If only I didn't have to work at all that week...

Well I need to get back to work, even though my babies are behaving. Look for pictures soon!

Uggghhhh!!

You know those times when you really really need to vent about something? Well I am having one of those moments. My problem is that it is 1145 at night and there is NO ONE awake to vent to! I really want to call my sister and b*tch to her for a few minutes because I know she will listen without judging and give her honest opinion. But woah is me she is in bed, of course. I hate how I get so angry sometimes...

There is really no reason, I just let my emotions get the best of me and I loose it. If I don't get my way watch out! I at least want you to recognize that you could have possible done maybe a little something wrong!! Is that asking too much? Probably so...

At least I had a good time at work today. I had a kinda transitional baby. I got to help her mother bathe her for the first time. Her dad got to hold her for the first time. I like those moments. Those are the moments that make me go into work each and every day. I also had good roommates. They were attentive but not in the way. Probably one of the best days of work I've had in a while.

We leave for our vacation in the Dominican Republic on Saturday. If I have internet access while we are down there I will update with some pictures. Otherwise it will probably be a while before I post again.

Thanks for letting me vent ;)