Another Accomplishment

I was so excited about our photo wall that I forgot to mention my other weekend accomplishment. I know this doesn't sound like any big feat for runners, you know who you are, but I ran 5.5 miles this morning. Even more impressive, or rather surprising, to me was that I felt the best during the last mile and a half. I'm not joking when I say that I think I'm meant to be a longer distance runner. I'm going to start pushing myself. Time and daylight are scarce during the week right now, but I always have the weekends. Another week or so at 5.5 miles and then I'll try 6 and so on.

Weekend Accomplishment

Jimmy and I have wanted to do a photo centerpiece wall for our living room since we moved into our house in April 2009. We've wanted to hang up some of our favorite pictures from our wedding since returning from our honeymoon in October 2009. Finally, we've wanted to showcase the beautiful photograph print that Jimmy's friend Julian gave us a couple months ago.

This weekend we killed three birds with one stone!

 

I can't take a straight picture. It's not Jimmy's hanging skills. Clockwise (starting at 12); Masonboro wave print from Julian, trees in Santa Monica near the boardwalk/beach, our first dance at our wedding, lifeguard stand in Santa Monica, Jimmy and I walking on the beach at our wedding. 

Do you think we miss Cali?

New Blog I'm Following

Saving money feels great, especially when it's on groceries and things for around the house. In putting together our weekly meal plans, I've always paid attention to what was on sale at our local grocery stores. A month ago my mom asked me if I've ever gotten into "couponing". I ignorantly answered, yes, I've clipped a coupon and presented it at a store before.What my mom meant by "couponing" though is actually a lot more involved. If you're good at it, you can even pair clipped coupons with the weekly specials and get items significantly discounted or better yet FREE. Excited about the prospect of saving us some money, I started looking into tricks of the trade and quickly became overwhelmed!

So a friend at work recommended I follow Faithful Provisions, a blog that posts the best daily deals at nationwide grocery and drug store chains, including opportunities to pair coupons with weekly specials, and limited-time FREE giveaways. The blog also features a searchable coupon database and tips and tools for saving money!

SNOW DAY!

Below are pics of Oleander Drive here in Wilmington as Jimmy and I were on our way home from work at 10AM this morning. Some areas around here got as much as 8 inches. Crazy for a little beachside community. Carolina Beach got zilch - the storm just missed us.

Why am I just now doing a post when I've been off work all day you ask? Oh, because I've been busy watching DIY and HGTV networks and napping in my PJs all day. Occasional laziness is bliss.

Lindsey's Baby Shower

Well, I've finally gotten back into the swing of things this week after a long and eventful holiday break. Today, I drove to Durham, NC for Lindsey's baby shower. The hostess and the rest of the shower committee did a wonderful job. It was a beautiful event. Lindsey was glowing and looking, in my opinion, too svelte to be 32 weeks. But what do I know?!? I guess they say the tummy doesn't pop as much with a first pregnancy, which I'm sure is a blessing when you're the mommy-to-be. Can't wait to meet baby V! He's gonna be a boy. I just know it. Come on March 4th...

Victory

That's right ladies and gents - I've taken the title in my women's fantasy football league, The Tight Ends. Special thanks to the fellows on Team O'Connor. I couldn't have done it without you!

Jimmy versus Kaylie

Oh and in case anyone would notice, or it wasn't already obvious by the tone of voice and subject matter, Jimmy did not write the "Christmas 4 & 5" post. I didn't realize I was logged into his gmail when I started the post. Oops!