It was time to share some pictures of Dixie, our 9.5 year old Chocolate Lab. We love her so!
September 24, 2008
September 22, 2008
Here's to you, Stacey
Here's an update on how the Victory Party went on September 5th:
1. We were picked up at our house by my bosses in a limo. It was spacious and our limo driver was very cordial. Our conversation on the way to the Paladium included: the 80s music we were listening to and fantasy football - that's what you get when 3 of the 3 guys are obsessed with the game.
2. One of the Jeffs said it wouldn't be a big deal if we went in a limo b/c no one will see us get out and it will be so crowded anyway. BUT, we pulled up to the place right at the start of the party, 8:30pm, and the doors were not open yet. So, what did all of the people do who were waiting to go inside? They stared just like I would. We felt pretty darn embarrassed and felt like we were "somebody." Well, one of us was, the actor Jeff, but only we knew that.
3. After the doors opened and we got our VIP passes, we proceeded into the ballroom. It was more like a Billy Bob's set-up: huge dance floor, lots of tables, comfy couches, bar, stage, etc. We were directed to go check out the VIP room. This room had several TVs on a table where you could play the newly-released video games, Brothers-In-Arms: Hell's Highway and Samba de Amigo. So we did that for a while then noticed in the corner of the room there was a chaise lounge all by itself. It was kinda of strange, but when we were told that somebody was going to be painting a nudist on a canvas, it got even stranger. We left the room soon after, but think we saw the woman who was going to be painted...don't worry, she was fully clothed in something black leather, with long fake red hair.
4. We walked around for a bit then went to grab some food. On the way to get food, Josh and I think we saw Jazzy Jeff (who we saw on Fresh Prince on Saturday night), but we're not 100% sure.
5. Although the party seemed like it would be fun, my sweet husband had a headache, so we decided that the loud music and crowded ballroom might not make him feel any better. So we had the limo driver take us home.
1. We were picked up at our house by my bosses in a limo. It was spacious and our limo driver was very cordial. Our conversation on the way to the Paladium included: the 80s music we were listening to and fantasy football - that's what you get when 3 of the 3 guys are obsessed with the game.
2. One of the Jeffs said it wouldn't be a big deal if we went in a limo b/c no one will see us get out and it will be so crowded anyway. BUT, we pulled up to the place right at the start of the party, 8:30pm, and the doors were not open yet. So, what did all of the people do who were waiting to go inside? They stared just like I would. We felt pretty darn embarrassed and felt like we were "somebody." Well, one of us was, the actor Jeff, but only we knew that.
3. After the doors opened and we got our VIP passes, we proceeded into the ballroom. It was more like a Billy Bob's set-up: huge dance floor, lots of tables, comfy couches, bar, stage, etc. We were directed to go check out the VIP room. This room had several TVs on a table where you could play the newly-released video games, Brothers-In-Arms: Hell's Highway and Samba de Amigo. So we did that for a while then noticed in the corner of the room there was a chaise lounge all by itself. It was kinda of strange, but when we were told that somebody was going to be painting a nudist on a canvas, it got even stranger. We left the room soon after, but think we saw the woman who was going to be painted...don't worry, she was fully clothed in something black leather, with long fake red hair.
4. We walked around for a bit then went to grab some food. On the way to get food, Josh and I think we saw Jazzy Jeff (who we saw on Fresh Prince on Saturday night), but we're not 100% sure.
5. Although the party seemed like it would be fun, my sweet husband had a headache, so we decided that the loud music and crowded ballroom might not make him feel any better. So we had the limo driver take us home.
September 19, 2008
Yoga
I have now done yoga twice in my life - once on Monday of this week and once on Wednesday of this week. I decided to join a friend of mine at this new place called Twist Yoga by our house, and I think I have found a new favorite exercise. Flexibility is something I have never been good at, but I need to get better, and I hear it is really good for you and can improve your running. So after 2 days of it, here is where I am sore: shoulders, shoulder blades, sides, stomach, hips, buttocks, and triceps. (Josh have I complained about anything else?) If you haven't tried it, whatever age you are, I highly recommend it.
Here are a few stretches you can do at your house and why:
Balance Pose:
Pyramid (promotes stability, stretches hamstrings)
-Stand with your left leg front. Hinge forward from the hips, tilting the pelvis forward and keeping the back straight, knees slightly bent. Interlace your fingers behind your back and stretch them up.
Power Pose:
Lunge with Twist (stretches hips)
-Step your left foot back; lower down so your knee and toes rest on the ground. Put your palms together. Twist and rest your left triceps on your right quad. Look over your shoulder.
Core Pose:
Reverse Table (strengthens abs and back)
-Sit with your knees bent, feet on the floor, hands directly under your shoulders with fingers spread wide. Push up through your hands and feet until your torso and thighs are parallel to the floor.
Here are a few stretches you can do at your house and why:
Balance Pose:
Pyramid (promotes stability, stretches hamstrings)
-Stand with your left leg front. Hinge forward from the hips, tilting the pelvis forward and keeping the back straight, knees slightly bent. Interlace your fingers behind your back and stretch them up.
Power Pose:
Lunge with Twist (stretches hips)
-Step your left foot back; lower down so your knee and toes rest on the ground. Put your palms together. Twist and rest your left triceps on your right quad. Look over your shoulder.
Core Pose:
Reverse Table (strengthens abs and back)
-Sit with your knees bent, feet on the floor, hands directly under your shoulders with fingers spread wide. Push up through your hands and feet until your torso and thighs are parallel to the floor.
September 18, 2008
The In-Laws
Last night, my in-laws (or in-loves), Keith and Tami, came over to our house to celebrate my birthday. We had a delicious pot roast for dinner and Keith made his special birthday cake he makes for each of us. He left it in the car until we were ready to eat it (it was cool outside!), but when the lid was lifted, it was all smeared and the icing had run off the cake.
It said Happy Birthday and a bunch of other cute things I won't share, but what was left was the "J" and the number "1." He even drew a little Jamie running on some grass made with green sprinkles. It's the thought that counts, right?!
Then it was time to open my gift. Tami, the gifted and talented writer, read me the poem she wrote after I opened my card. It was titled "The Twelfth of September."
The 12th of September came and went
And Keith and I were almost spent.
We had driven and walked and searched high and low
For a birthday present worthy of our Jamie Jo.
We first looked for a puppy with big brown eyes
But none were found, not the right color or size.
We then decided to buy her a car,
But the ones we could afford were all quite bizarre!
We were running out of options and the day was closing fast
And at $4 a gallon, we were running out of gas!
We decided to drive to one last store
But just as we got there they were closing the door!
We begged and we pleaded and told them our plight
And they flung open the doors with all of their might!
They had the perfect suggestion with one little snag,
It had to be ordered, it wouldn't fit in a bag.
Just turn the card over and a picture you'll see
Of a present you'll like...At least we hope you agree!
It's due to arrive in three or four days;
We'll deliver it promptly without further delay!
Now if you know my birthday, you may be asking yourself, "But, Jamie I thought your birthday was on the 13th?" Well it is, and that was the highlight of the night. When Tami read the title of the poem, The Twelfth of September, I thought maybe the poem will end with something about midnight, the actual day of my birthday. But after she read the first line, Josh and I looked at each other and busted out in laughter. And Tami's response was, "Oh no, that's your birthday, right? No, that's not your birthday! Oh gosh!" It's the thought that counts, right?!
The picture that was on the back of the card was the coverlet from Crate and Barrel that I wanted for our bed. I'm so excited about it and thanks in-loves for such a great birthday celebration last night! Love you!
It said Happy Birthday and a bunch of other cute things I won't share, but what was left was the "J" and the number "1." He even drew a little Jamie running on some grass made with green sprinkles. It's the thought that counts, right?!Then it was time to open my gift. Tami, the gifted and talented writer, read me the poem she wrote after I opened my card. It was titled "The Twelfth of September."
The 12th of September came and went
And Keith and I were almost spent.
We had driven and walked and searched high and low
For a birthday present worthy of our Jamie Jo.
We first looked for a puppy with big brown eyes
But none were found, not the right color or size.
We then decided to buy her a car,
But the ones we could afford were all quite bizarre!
We were running out of options and the day was closing fast
And at $4 a gallon, we were running out of gas!
We decided to drive to one last store
But just as we got there they were closing the door!
We begged and we pleaded and told them our plight
And they flung open the doors with all of their might!
They had the perfect suggestion with one little snag,
It had to be ordered, it wouldn't fit in a bag.
Just turn the card over and a picture you'll see
Of a present you'll like...At least we hope you agree!
It's due to arrive in three or four days;
We'll deliver it promptly without further delay!
Now if you know my birthday, you may be asking yourself, "But, Jamie I thought your birthday was on the 13th?" Well it is, and that was the highlight of the night. When Tami read the title of the poem, The Twelfth of September, I thought maybe the poem will end with something about midnight, the actual day of my birthday. But after she read the first line, Josh and I looked at each other and busted out in laughter. And Tami's response was, "Oh no, that's your birthday, right? No, that's not your birthday! Oh gosh!" It's the thought that counts, right?!
The picture that was on the back of the card was the coverlet from Crate and Barrel that I wanted for our bed. I'm so excited about it and thanks in-loves for such a great birthday celebration last night! Love you!
September 9, 2008
JJJJJJJJJaclyn
For some reason when Jaclyn Cleveland started her AOL IM name (I'm assuming Jaclyn was taken), she decided to put a ton of J's in front of her name, hence JJJJJJJJJaclyn. That's what I love about Jalcyn: she is fun, spontaneous, and doesn't care what people think about her. Here are some things I have learned from her:
1. It's fun to rent a movie at 11:00pm - before a work day.
2. It's cool to go to bed after 10:30pm.
3. Costumes are fun even if you're the only one wearing one.
4. It's ok to wear your bike helmet in your car on the way to go on a bike ride.
5. Singing "Hips Don't Lie" at the top of your lungs with the windows down is the only way to go.
6. Doing aerobics before the Turkey Trot is the best way to warm up.
7. A fun game of Jax is to put them in your mouth and see who can spit them out the farthest.
8. Wearing your hat sideways might not be cool.
9. Cooking brownies after midnight (just for the batter) is always a good idea.
The true meaning of this post is to congratulate her on her recent engagement to Nate Edwards! They met at Kanakuk last summer and will be getting married on December 13, 2008. We've been aniticapting this moment since freshman year of college. It is going to be a beautiful wedding and boy does Jaclyn look gorgeous in her dress! Josh and I are anxious for her to experience the wonders of a marriage and hope she learned some tips from living with us. :)
1. It's fun to rent a movie at 11:00pm - before a work day.
2. It's cool to go to bed after 10:30pm.
3. Costumes are fun even if you're the only one wearing one.
4. It's ok to wear your bike helmet in your car on the way to go on a bike ride.
5. Singing "Hips Don't Lie" at the top of your lungs with the windows down is the only way to go.
6. Doing aerobics before the Turkey Trot is the best way to warm up.
7. A fun game of Jax is to put them in your mouth and see who can spit them out the farthest.
8. Wearing your hat sideways might not be cool.
9. Cooking brownies after midnight (just for the batter) is always a good idea.
The true meaning of this post is to congratulate her on her recent engagement to Nate Edwards! They met at Kanakuk last summer and will be getting married on December 13, 2008. We've been aniticapting this moment since freshman year of college. It is going to be a beautiful wedding and boy does Jaclyn look gorgeous in her dress! Josh and I are anxious for her to experience the wonders of a marriage and hope she learned some tips from living with us. :)
September 5, 2008
Victory Party
Tonight Josh and I are doing something out of the ordinary and out of our comfort zone. We are joining my bosses (the Jeffs) and their wives for a victory party celebrating the launch of Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway and Samba de Amigo, 2 video games produced/created by a client of ours, Gearbox Software.
Where we come in: one of the Jeffs is an actor and does a lot of voiceover work. He is the voice of one of the characters in Hell's Highway. We also helped produce the other voiceover talent in these games; we held auditions and recorded them in a studio. Also, if you happen to see a Bridgestone Tire commercial with a helmet on an Escalade, that is Jeff.
The atmosphere: the party is at the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas. Although I have heard of it, I've never been there. There are several bands/groups featured but one that you may have heard of is DJ Jazzy Jeff. Jazzy Jeff played a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air named "Jazz," Will Smith's best friend on the show. I believe he will be spinning tonight.
VIP: for some reason, we are going to be in the VIP section. Not sure what we get out of that, but it sounds cool. I know it is open bar for VIPs, so Josh can get an endless amount of cokes and I can have all the water I want. And since we're VIP, my bosses thought it would be fun if we rolled up in a limo.
Needless to say, we are anxious to see how tonight goes. I think it will be fun - something that is not on our usual "to-do" list for the weekend.
Where we come in: one of the Jeffs is an actor and does a lot of voiceover work. He is the voice of one of the characters in Hell's Highway. We also helped produce the other voiceover talent in these games; we held auditions and recorded them in a studio. Also, if you happen to see a Bridgestone Tire commercial with a helmet on an Escalade, that is Jeff.
The atmosphere: the party is at the Palladium Ballroom in Dallas. Although I have heard of it, I've never been there. There are several bands/groups featured but one that you may have heard of is DJ Jazzy Jeff. Jazzy Jeff played a recurring character on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air named "Jazz," Will Smith's best friend on the show. I believe he will be spinning tonight.
VIP: for some reason, we are going to be in the VIP section. Not sure what we get out of that, but it sounds cool. I know it is open bar for VIPs, so Josh can get an endless amount of cokes and I can have all the water I want. And since we're VIP, my bosses thought it would be fun if we rolled up in a limo.
Needless to say, we are anxious to see how tonight goes. I think it will be fun - something that is not on our usual "to-do" list for the weekend.
August 28, 2008
Chicago cont'd.
Here are some pictures from my visit to Chicago this past weekend. What a great city!
Leah took me to her favorite spots in Lincoln Park - this was a secluded lily pond.
We ran along the lake, went to the zoo, and went paddle boating. We loved how these gorillas were sleeping.
I took her to dinner for her bday then we walked around the city and went to the new Trump Tower.
We continued the bday celebration on Saturday in golf style. Had a little high school reunion to end the night.
Leah took me to her favorite spots in Lincoln Park - this was a secluded lily pond.
We ran along the lake, went to the zoo, and went paddle boating. We loved how these gorillas were sleeping.
I took her to dinner for her bday then we walked around the city and went to the new Trump Tower.
We continued the bday celebration on Saturday in golf style. Had a little high school reunion to end the night.
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