Grandma's Lingerie...

I received the following from my brother-in-law today and thought it was too cute not to post.

Clark, the brother right under Jeff, is getting married in a couple of weeks. His wife-to-be, Rachel, recently received some "honeymoon night wear" purchased by her grandmother (see pic below).



Jeff and I had a giggle about it but, thought it was a really sweet gesture from her grandma!

Did it again!

No, I didn't fall off my stilettos again....I ran 3-miles again! Yeah! Sadly, it wasn't any easier but, I'm just going to have to suffer through it a few more times before it does (atleast that's what Jeff tells me!)

Step-sister's Wild Ride...

Hello! I hope you all had a good weekend! We've had a quiet week/weekend with not much going on. I was really surprised this morning, however, by an email I received from my Dad over the weekend. My step-sister was abducted/kidnapped in Salt Lake City on Thursday!! I'm going to leave out many of the details and just give you the "big picture." And to re-assure you, she is OK and is doing her best to get back to "normal."

She was approached by a man with a broken bottle and a gun and told to get in her car and drive to the nearest ATM, where she was to withdraw money so he could get his heroin fix. The perp sat behind her with a gun to her head, while she was driving where she was told. She was tyring to text for help with one hand until the perp got suspicious and told her to put both hands on the wheel. At some point, the guy began throwing up so he opened the back seat door. She recognized this opportunity and turned real fast so that the guy was flew out the door. She called 911 and gave them the man's description and the police were able to apprehend them within the hour at the Trax (train) station. Thankfully, all ended without injury. However, much can be said for her ability to remain level headed and play out the situation the way she did. And certainly, her angels must have been working over time!

We're grateful that she's safe and were reminded what a blessing personal safety is. Unfortunately, I don't think there was anything she could have done to prevent the situation but, there is something to learn from her actions. I'm not sure if I would have been able to hold things together as she did and recognize the opportunity to save herself!

Anyway, that was the crazy story that started my week! Yikes!

Runner in the making??

I ran three miles yesterday evening!! This may not seem like much to you marathoners but, I really think its the farthest I've ever run! Of course, I slowed Jeff down quite a bit but, I think we were just both happy that I could make all the way around our 3-mile "loop." My legs are pretty sore and heavy today but, I'm hoping a lighter run this evening will loosen them up a bit.

We also had a nice Valentines Day on Thursday. We gave up trying to go out for Valentines a few years ago and instead treat ourselves to some delicious, completely unhealthy take-out. This year it was Valentine's chinese and a chocolate cake with chocolate mousse filling and frosting (a new recipe I tried). Both were very tasty and we enjoyed a low-key evening at home.

We don't have much going on this weekend and I think we are both thankful for that! I'm taking the weekend off...no dissertation work, no homework, just a few hours at the salon for my cut and highlights and some shopping and relaxing! Jeff has promised to put in a new kitchen sink for me today and is off playing football and lifting weights with his buddies this morning.

For all of you Floridians....isn't this weather great!!! This is my favorite time of the year weather-wise!

Holding Babies 101...

We stopped by Brent & Erin's on Friday evening to say 'hello' and see their new bundle of joy, Tanner, again. Cute little guy... Anyway, Jeff decided he was going to try and hold him this time (he chickened out at the hospital last weekend). So, I hand him off to Jeff, and besides the look of terror on his face, Brent and I got a big kick out of how he was holding him....something like what you'd expect if you were getting ready to throw a watermelon. Jeff's never held a newborn before so, I had to cut him a little slack but, it was still pretty funny. I gave him a quick lesson after we got home and he'll have to try again the next time we're over there.

Our weekend was quite productive. I spent a lot of time cleaning our house. It needed a good "spring clean" and I was surprised how dusty/dirty everything was! I was so determined to get everything clean that I even washed the curtains in my room. I thought it wouldn't be a big deal, I washed them on cold and then laid them out flat to air-dry (just like the tag says), and then when I went to put them back up again, they were a good three inches shorter!! I was so mad! So, now my curtains will look like they're ready for a flood. I'll have to replace them soon. :-(

Great Weekend!

It was hard to go back to work today after such a lovely weekend! For all of you who are suffering through winter still...you have my sympathies. However, when it's February 1st, sunny, and 75 degrees, there isn't any other place I'd rather be!

Jeff and I were able to be a part of a couple of special moments for some of our friends this weekend. Our friends, Justin and Kira, were sealed to their little boy on Saturday and I'm so thankful they let us be a part of it. It was so sweet..I think Jeff's were the only dry eyes in the room! On Sunday, after over 20 hours of labor, our BFFs, Brent and Erin, welcomed their first little boy, Tanner, into their family. He is a such a sweet little guy with *tons* of hair!! The picture below doesn't do it justice. They made such a cute kid I told them we'd happily accept any they wanted to pop out for us!

I have nearly recovered from my stiletto spill on Friday. My knee is considerably less sore, as is my ankle, and save for two giant blisters on the bottom of my feet, I'm almost back to normal. I made a valiant effort yesterday to show that while I may have been down, I was not out, by wearing those same shoes yesterday to church. It wasn't entirely pain-free but, I didn't fall and they looked great with my outfit!

I hope you all have a great week!


Amy and 16-hour old Tanner

Scholarship Convocation & A Tragedy...

Today was my scholarship convocation luncheon, where the College of Health and Human Performance recognized all of its scholarship recipients. It was a nice little affair...Jeff and I got to meet some representatives for the donors for one of my scholarships. They were a lovely little couple and it was nice to give them my thanks in person. The food wasn't that great but, the company was nice!

Unfortunately, they didn't hand out the certificates for both of my scholarships at once...I had to make the long trek up to the stage, up the stairs, across the stage, and down the stairs, twice. Normally, this would be such a big deal but... (see below).



I actually fell off my stilettos on the way there!! Yep, I actually hit the pavement! I think (as it all happened so quickly) that as I was stepping off a curb my ankle rolled and I just collapsed. Luckily, I didn't tear my pants! I only tweaked my ankle, skinned my knee, scuffed my favorite pair of shoes, and wounded my pride...

It was bound to happen eventually. I had come too close too many times. Now you can see why I was nervous about going up to the stage twice! I was in pain and had lost all confidence in my ability to walk in heels! It'll be flats for me for the next few days!