A few updates...

Hi Everyone,

Hope everyone is doing well. Chris and I are doing just fine. We have been EXTREMELY busy with school and work. Chris has been working non-stop. I rarely see him. We're either in class or at work. I guess it's a little taste of what our future will be like when we're both working....gone all day, at home at night, hopefully the weekends to ourselves.

So a few holidays have passed since I've last updated everyone! Chris and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary on February 7th. We actually got the opportunity to get OUT of Radford for a weekend! IT WAS A MIRACLE! We went to Charlottesville for the weekend and stayed with his grandma. Friday night, his Mom also came to visit. That was nice, it's always good to see her. We all went out to dinner at this cute pizza place, Vinny's. Matt, Chris' brother, came down for the night as well, and his aunt. It was like we hadn't seen each other in forever. We were all cracking jokes the entire night. We definitely got some looks from other people in the restaurant, but who cares, we were all just happy to be together. Saturday, Chris and I spent the day in the historic downtown Charlottesville. We walked down and visited all the shops and scenery. It was nice just being able to relax and do what we wanted for the day. We ate at this little deli called Bagby's. Probably the best club sandwich I had in awhile. For dinner, Aberdeen Barn! FABULOUS! Chris has gone many of times, and I have never had the chance. I had a glass of Pinot Nior and tasted scallops for the first time. Chris loves them! We're always in the mood to try new things. It's one thing we love about each other. We went back to his grandma's for dessert and coffee because somehow she always manages to make the best coffee, breakfast, dinner, you name it, she can do it! That weekend was absolutely relaxing! It was just what we needed!

P.S. I'm sitting watching Chris do it Wii Fit Yoga and Strength exercises...it's his new favorite hobby and quite entertaining I might add. We bought the Nintendo Wii and Wii Fit with our tax money and a Valentine's gift to each other! Very good investment.

Ok, so Valentine's Day followed a week after our anniversary. It wasn't extravagant like last year, but very thoughtful! We had a to work that day which SUCKED, but it was nice to be able to be together. I woke up to Chris making me my favorite breakfast, french toast, eggs, and bacon! And of course, a dozen roses. However, there were things hanging from them, I couldn't see them well because my eyes hadn't adjusted yet. At first I thought it was some other flowers with the roses. Little did I know, they were paper hearts hanging from the stems with 12 reasons why he loves me...they were soo good I have to share them with you!

1. The first read, I love you, Happy Valentine's Day!
2. I love you because your BEAUTIFUL
3. I love you because you're so caring to me and others.
4. I love you because you ALWAYS make me smile or laugh even at times when I don't want to...
5. I love you because of the sweet gifts you've given me.
6. I love you because of your incredible heart.
7. I love you because of the amount of excitement you bring into my life everyday.
8. I love you because of your extreme patience with me even when I push it to the limit...sometimes!
9. I love the way you kiss me and touch me....a little PG-13 rated I know...
10. I love you because of the amazing way you always seem to read my mind.
11. I love you because of off the amazing new experiences that I've shared for the first time with you and only you.
12. I love you because of the fact that you are without a doubt my true soul mate....(2015) :)....that's when he always says he's going to propose haha!

...isn't that so SWEEEET! I told him I didn't know he had it in him. I felt bad because I thought we decided to take it easy this year, so I got him a card. However, I did make this memory chest. In it are two heart boxes in which we plan to write a letter to each other. Then next year, open it up and read the letters to each other. Then write again...and repeat the process throughout!

Anywho, it's about time to go take my history test!!! I'm extremely nervous because it is a 100 level class and the test is all essay and no study guide...WHO DOES THAT! History teachers of course...this is why I have such a hard time passing college history! WISH ME LUCK!

WoW It's been awhile...

It's been quite a long time since I've updated everyone on life here in Good Ole' Radford. Well I just haven't had much time to sit down and write. Chris and I have been working since the day we came back from break. It's paid off though. We're both finally making enough money to relax and not worry about making the money to pay bills each month. We are both very happy with Outback. The money, the management, and the people are all so much better!

Now as for school, we are absolutely ready to be out of here! Senioritis has kicked in without a doubt. We are still going to class and completing our work, we just don't want to be here anymore. Both of us have quite a bit of work ahead of us in our classes, but we can do it! My search for internships has become a little easier. My networking skills are growing. I think mostly, I miss having Jordan around to hang out with and do our girl things.

Our 1 year anniversary is coming up on February 7, 2009. I'm excited for it. This relationship has been by far the best thing that has ever happened to me. Chris has inspired me to open up to new things and look at life totally differently. He's pushed me to do better in school, which I know my parents have always wanted. He's that person I can't get enough of, and the one person I know will listen to anything and everything that can come out of my mouth, and believe me he puts up with a lot. I've never been so proud to point him out and say "That's him." So for our anniversary, we are going to Charlottesville to the Aberdeen Barn for dinner. He's been many times before, and I've been patiently waiting for my chance. We're planning to do something else, but still trying to figure that out. It's hard to believe that it has been an entire year already. I guess you could say time flies when you're in love...

Cute Things Falling Asleep

This is addicting! My favorite is Sleepy Puppy 6...scroll down to the end and click older posts then scroll to the bottom of that page. It's a boston terrier and it reminds alot of Harper! We're going to try and catch Harper in action!

www.cutethingsfallingasleep.org

Will I get a niece or a nephew???

Tomorrow is the day that...hopefully...my sister finds out if she is having a boy or a girl. I just have to say that if they have a boy, I think this is an adorable crib bedding set because they are going to decorate in monkeys if its a boy!! I'm so excited! I'll update as soon as I find out!!!

Hello from Tennessee!

Hii Everyone,

I'm sitting in the cabin waiting for everyone to get ready for our last day in Gatlinburg, TN. Today, we are going to Dollywood and it is supposed to be 33 degrees. So let's just say, we're going to FREEZE on the rides. Tonight it wil be all lit up. I can't wait. Last night we went to The Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede. SOOO MUCH FUN! My favorite thing thus far. You were served a four course meal redneck style. Everything was to be eaten by hand. We had a mouth watering routisserie chicken, a slice of pork, cream of vegetable soup, a homemade biscuit, a potato wedge, and your choice of drink in a mason jar. For dessert, an apple turnover. Just about everyone had been to one before, I on the other hand hadn't. I was trying to eat and watch at the same time. Chris was making sure that I wouldn't miss a thing. There was so much going on. The riders were doing tricks on their horses, and there was a live nativity scene, with wisemen on camels, and livestock. Words can't explain. I definitely want to bring my family here. They would love it. Anywho, I need to finish getting ready, but here are a few pictures....

This is the ornament Chris and I got personalized at the Christmas Place...Mom, Maw Maw, and Court...Ya'll would live in here
Our souvenier cup from The Dixie Stampede which was filled with Orange Cremecicle Slushie

Til next time...I should have many more pictures to come!

FINALS ARE THE DEATH OF US

So, I'm taking a break to procrastinate a little bit. Chris and I have been in the library for 4 hours now and I think I might have an anxiety attack soon. I have 4 study guides as well as him. Two or our test are cumulative, and I asked myself earlier. Why would a teacher have a mid-term and then have a cumulative final. What is the point of stressing us out over the same material TWICE! It's very irritating. Not only are we stressed, but all we can think about is 6 days from now, we'll be in Gatlinburg, TN and then soon home with our families. BUTTTT, 5 finals for me and 4 for Chris are standing in our way! I forgot how horrible Finals were because I was blessed with only 3 last year. We ate breakfast and for our choice of FINALS APPETIZERS we brought 4 clementines, a box of sweet tarts from the movies last night, 2 caramel macchiatos however you spell that, and a bottle of water. Oh and some crackers that we devoured about an hour ago...so needless to say I'm hungry.

Tonight, we are having Jordan, Jarrad, and Midas over for dinner and to watch the UNC game...and BBQ is cooking at home in the crockpot, and I'm so excited for it. Then tomorrow will be filled with more exam studying. I'm now thankful that we aren't working til the 28th because a lot of my classes are borderline C to B or B to A....and my final assignments and exams will determine them. So I need all the time I can get....ok enough procrastinating...back to these dreadful study guides...

I CAN'T WAIT TO GET OUT OF HERE!

Our Christmas Cocktail Party

403 Christmas Cocktail Party 2008

Chris, Me, Cara, Brittany

So happy :-)

This is why we're best friends

This doesn't make me and Britt look like lobsters. We tanned just a little too long that day.

By far the cutest picture of Harper and Me.


Ohh this is l.o.v.e


So I think eventually, we'll need a bigger tree =)

Time for Mistletoe and Holly ;-)

...ok so now I'm really counting down until Christmas Break...11 days until Gatlinburg!