Who knows how this blog will turn out...I am trying it from my phone(while I get a pedicure!!!), so please excuse any typos(more than normal that is).
It is so hard to believe that tomorrow is August 1..I am not ready for summer to be over that is for sure. The last few days @ the lake with my mom were lots of fun. We haven't had girl time with just the two of us in a while and it was nice to sit and chat about fun girl stuff...our fall fashion wants, hair, Bachlorette gossip, exercise(or lack or) and plans for the next few months-just to name a few!
Yesterday I headed back home to meet Nathan. I must admit I was missing him already!! His parents along with our neice and newphew came up to visit(YIPEEE) They are babysitting Morgan and Marek while Mark and Mandy are out of town. WE HAD A BLAST!!! We played outside when they first got there and then headed to dinner. I just love to hear those little laughs and they sure did lots of laughing!! We had a few choices for dinner and Morgan decided she wanted Texas Roadhouse :) which was just fine with me. The waiter kept looking @ Nathan and I when it came to ordering for the kids...they are so stinking cute I sure didn't mind!! The kids were very well behaved thought dinner and both ate their fair share of food!! I think Marek thought someone was going to eat his food, at one pointhe put too much food in his mouth and then started spitting it out- I asked him if he was ok and he shook his head no- as he contined to spit the rest of it out! Too funny. Diner was very yummy..thanks Mom and Dad T!!
Once dinner was finished Marek was Nathans little buddy ! They were so cute together. Morgan and I had a lots of fun too! They got to watch a little of Nathans softball game before it was time to head home with grandma and grandpa. We were very sad to see them go. Morgan was in tears and ask if she could stay with us...too sweet.
Today Nathan was up VERY eary(4am) to head to work. Once he gets home tonight we are heading back to the lake for a little more RandR and a little fishing too.
Happy weekend!!!
Pedi and blog are finished at the same time...this is a pretty sweet deal!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
quick update
Nathan and I have been out of town since Thursday(hence the no-blogging in a few days). We have been at the lake cottage in MI with my mom. Its been a great few days. Nathan and I are home tonight and I am heading back tomorrow morning to spend a few 'mother-daughter' days while Nathan is hard at work.
Just a few things that we have been doing these last few days:
-soaked up the sun(yes we wore sunscreen this time but Nathan forgot his foot...its VERY RED!!)
-went fishing and caught some fish
-celebrated my birthday(I got dancing lessons from Nathan!! and a new golf club from Gavin and Mom)
-ate ice-cream cake
-took a few pontoon rides
-went cannoning
-read a book- Nathan read a war book I read the Tori Spelling book
-slept in
-visited with 'lake friends'
-golfed
-enjoyed not having to go to work!!!
-went running
-relaxed!
I will post pictures when I get back...keep smiling and remember...
God is good all the time and
ALL the time God is good!!
Just a few things that we have been doing these last few days:
-soaked up the sun(yes we wore sunscreen this time but Nathan forgot his foot...its VERY RED!!)
-went fishing and caught some fish
-celebrated my birthday(I got dancing lessons from Nathan!! and a new golf club from Gavin and Mom)
-ate ice-cream cake
-took a few pontoon rides
-went cannoning
-read a book- Nathan read a war book I read the Tori Spelling book
-slept in
-visited with 'lake friends'
-golfed
-enjoyed not having to go to work!!!
-went running
-relaxed!
I will post pictures when I get back...keep smiling and remember...
God is good all the time and
ALL the time God is good!!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Anniversary Surprise
My husband is amazing!
Yesterday was our 2 year Anniversary and he said that we were 'going out to dinner downtown and you need to get dressed up!' I was so excited all day- I had no idea where we were going but I couldn't wait. He said to be ready to go around 4. I was dressed and ready(well almost) when he got home. I had just finishing getting ready when he said he needed me to come 'look at something'. He had beautiful flowers and a present for me on the kitchen counter. I opened the box and to my surprise and excitement there was a beautiful blue dress in the box!!! Not just any blue dress but the exact blue dress from Banana Republic that I had been eying for quite sometime now. I could not believe it!! He is wonderful.
He said he was sorry that I had to change but didn't think I would mind..that was for sure! I put on my new blue dress, finished getting ready and we were off to the city.
I still had no idea where we were going but I was to excited to care. We were together and I was loving my new dress. We parked next to Water Tower Place and he said we had some time to kill so we walked in and out of stores for a while until around 6 when he said we needed to go across the street to the John Hancock Building. We got into the elevator and headed to the 95th floor...yes I did type that correct the 95th floor. He had made reservation at The Signature Room Restaurant on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building!!!!!!!!!!
just before going into the Hancock Building
It is a beautiful restaurant overlooking the city and Lake Michigan. Talk about breath-taking. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner all while sitting 95 floors up! Nathan had Snapper and I had Eggplant Lasagna for dinner each with a glass of wine and we shared an amazing fruit cobbler for dessert.
the view of the city from our table
just after dinner in my new blue dress(those are the shoes I wore at our wedding too!)
It was an absolute perfect evening.
Yesterday was our 2 year Anniversary and he said that we were 'going out to dinner downtown and you need to get dressed up!' I was so excited all day- I had no idea where we were going but I couldn't wait. He said to be ready to go around 4. I was dressed and ready(well almost) when he got home. I had just finishing getting ready when he said he needed me to come 'look at something'. He had beautiful flowers and a present for me on the kitchen counter. I opened the box and to my surprise and excitement there was a beautiful blue dress in the box!!! Not just any blue dress but the exact blue dress from Banana Republic that I had been eying for quite sometime now. I could not believe it!! He is wonderful.
He said he was sorry that I had to change but didn't think I would mind..that was for sure! I put on my new blue dress, finished getting ready and we were off to the city.
I still had no idea where we were going but I was to excited to care. We were together and I was loving my new dress. We parked next to Water Tower Place and he said we had some time to kill so we walked in and out of stores for a while until around 6 when he said we needed to go across the street to the John Hancock Building. We got into the elevator and headed to the 95th floor...yes I did type that correct the 95th floor. He had made reservation at The Signature Room Restaurant on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building!!!!!!!!!!
just before going into the Hancock Building
It is a beautiful restaurant overlooking the city and Lake Michigan. Talk about breath-taking. We enjoyed a wonderful dinner all while sitting 95 floors up! Nathan had Snapper and I had Eggplant Lasagna for dinner each with a glass of wine and we shared an amazing fruit cobbler for dessert.
the view of the city from our table
just after dinner in my new blue dress(those are the shoes I wore at our wedding too!)
It was an absolute perfect evening.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The Wedding!
Kelly's wedding was so much fun. The celebration started on Thursday with a dinner boat cruise on their boat the American Beauty II. It was a perfect night to be on the water and the boat was amazing. We cruised up and down the Ohio River, had dinner, drinks and enjoyed meeting Tims(the grooms) family/friends.
bride and groom
my love
bridal party
Friday morning my mom and I ran to get my nails done early in the morning and then headed to Lynn's Paradise Cafe to set up for the Bridal Luncheon. This was sooo much fun! Mom and I had gotten magnetic frames and letters for everyone to decorate. Each girl got their own frame and could pick and choose what they wanted their frame to say. The food was delicious and a good time was had by all.
Lynns Paradise Cafe
Kelly & I
bridesmaids
everyone decorating their frames
table before everyone arrived
Friday night we headed to the rehearsal dinner @ Hubers Orchard & Winery where there was a blue grass band, delicious fried biscuits and apple butter along with horse shoes and fried green tomatoes!! yummy!
Saturday was the big day!! We started the gettin' ready process around 10am. We had our hair and make-up done then started taking pictures. The wedding and reception was held at the e Henry Clay in Louisville. It was a beautiful place! After the ceremony we headed to a cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing. We had a really good time. Kelly looked absolutely beautiful and her dad gave a very nice speech welcoming everyone. I had never been to a black tie wedding but it was really cool seeing all of the men in their tuxs and the women in formal gowns. I am not going to brag too much but... Nathan was by far the hottest guy there and looked VERY handsome in his tux!!
Bride & I
Nathan and I dancing
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Nathan & I
Mom, Gavin, Nathan & I
Bride & Groom
Mom & Gavin being silly
tables(so beautiful)
our good friends Heather & Stephen and us
Gavin and I dancing together
It was an absolutely wonderful day and we could not be happier for them. They make a great couple and I am confident that God has many awesome things in store for them.
Today is Nathan and I's 2 year anniversary!!! It is soo hard to believe that it was two years ago today that we were walking down the aisle for the first time as Mr. & Mrs.Taulman!! Time really does fly when you are having fun & flying with your best friend. I am the luckiest girl in the world to be married to such an amazing man. He is taking me out to a surprise dinner downtown tonight!!! I can't wait!!
my Prince Charming!
bride and groom
my love
bridal party
Friday morning my mom and I ran to get my nails done early in the morning and then headed to Lynn's Paradise Cafe to set up for the Bridal Luncheon. This was sooo much fun! Mom and I had gotten magnetic frames and letters for everyone to decorate. Each girl got their own frame and could pick and choose what they wanted their frame to say. The food was delicious and a good time was had by all.
Lynns Paradise Cafe
Kelly & I
bridesmaids
everyone decorating their frames
table before everyone arrived
Friday night we headed to the rehearsal dinner @ Hubers Orchard & Winery where there was a blue grass band, delicious fried biscuits and apple butter along with horse shoes and fried green tomatoes!! yummy!
Saturday was the big day!! We started the gettin' ready process around 10am. We had our hair and make-up done then started taking pictures. The wedding and reception was held at the e Henry Clay in Louisville. It was a beautiful place! After the ceremony we headed to a cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing. We had a really good time. Kelly looked absolutely beautiful and her dad gave a very nice speech welcoming everyone. I had never been to a black tie wedding but it was really cool seeing all of the men in their tuxs and the women in formal gowns. I am not going to brag too much but... Nathan was by far the hottest guy there and looked VERY handsome in his tux!!
Bride & I
Nathan and I dancing
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Mom, Gavin, Nathan & I
Bride & Groom
Mom & Gavin being silly
tables(so beautiful)
our good friends Heather & Stephen and us
Gavin and I dancing together
It was an absolutely wonderful day and we could not be happier for them. They make a great couple and I am confident that God has many awesome things in store for them.
Today is Nathan and I's 2 year anniversary!!! It is soo hard to believe that it was two years ago today that we were walking down the aisle for the first time as Mr. & Mrs.Taulman!! Time really does fly when you are having fun & flying with your best friend. I am the luckiest girl in the world to be married to such an amazing man. He is taking me out to a surprise dinner downtown tonight!!! I can't wait!!
my Prince Charming!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Not me Monday
Welcome to Not Me! Monday! This blog carnival was created by MckMama. You can head over to her blog to read what she and everyone else have not been doing this week. This week I decided to join in on the fun- hopefully it will give you a few good laughs.
Yesterday I did not consume more than my fair share of daily recommended calorie intake(the wedding was over and I did not have to worry about fitting into the bridesmaid dress!)- this did not include: an order of french toast from IHOP, 1 hot dog, chips, fudge, french fries, Pen Station sub, M&M's...ok I am not telling anymore because it is making me sick!
This week I did not have to wash the same load of laundry 3 times because I left it in the washer to long and the clothes smelled. Then my husband did not fold the clothes after he had just worked for 12 hours!
There is no way that last week I would lay out side for 4 hours without sunscreen on.(shhh.. dont tell Nathan)
I did not read The Bachlorette blog and message boards just to see what everyone else thought about Jillian keeping Ed!
Today I am not going to take a nap outside instead of doing laundry from the weekend.
Be sure to check back tomorrow for Kelly's Wedding Weekend(it was in the New York Times!!!) details... o so much fun and LOTS to post about.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
packed & ready!
Kellys wedding is finally here!! Saturday is the big day, however they have lots of fun things planned for us before then. Thursday night we have a diner boat cruise on the Ohio River, Friday mom and I are hosting a bridal luncheon for her at a crazy Louisville Restaurant called Lynns Paradise Cafe , followed by the rehearsal and rehearsal dinner at Hubers Orchard & Winery.I can't wait!
I just finished packing ALL of the bags(only 2 LG suitcases and 1 SM), Nathan is getting ready to load up our bikes, golf clubs and of course the dress and tux. We are so excited, it is going to be a great three days I just know it.
It has been a process getting everything ready today..there was a slight mishap with my hair appointment this morning...they didn't have an apt. scheduled for me (panic mode set in) however, a really sweet girl had a cancellation so she squeezed me in. Then I decided today that after trying on and re-trying on my dress that my shoes were to tall(panic mode set in again) so I made a mad dash to DSW and found a shorter pair(that's what happens when you are taller then 5'5!). After finding the shoes I went to pick up Nathans tux and they could not find it(panic mode set in for third time), however they quickly realized that they were looking in rentals instead of alterations and found it ready to go. After that morning its a good thing I had a run this morning or I think I just might have gone a little crazy today. Never the less, everything is packed and ready!
Have a great Friday and stay tuned for pictures from all of the events!
I just finished packing ALL of the bags(only 2 LG suitcases and 1 SM), Nathan is getting ready to load up our bikes, golf clubs and of course the dress and tux. We are so excited, it is going to be a great three days I just know it.
It has been a process getting everything ready today..there was a slight mishap with my hair appointment this morning...they didn't have an apt. scheduled for me (panic mode set in) however, a really sweet girl had a cancellation so she squeezed me in. Then I decided today that after trying on and re-trying on my dress that my shoes were to tall(panic mode set in again) so I made a mad dash to DSW and found a shorter pair(that's what happens when you are taller then 5'5!). After finding the shoes I went to pick up Nathans tux and they could not find it(panic mode set in for third time), however they quickly realized that they were looking in rentals instead of alterations and found it ready to go. After that morning its a good thing I had a run this morning or I think I just might have gone a little crazy today. Never the less, everything is packed and ready!
Have a great Friday and stay tuned for pictures from all of the events!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
walking taco's
The walking taco's last night were a huge hit!
For all you city folk or anyone else missing the Fair this year, here is the recipe and a few pictures.
Ingredients
1 pound of ground meat cooked
1 package of taco sauce
shredded cheese
lettuce
salsa
sour cream
1 bag of Fritos(this is the most important part)
Directions:
1. Put LOTS of Fritos on the plate
2. Load them up with any other taco goodies that you choose
3. Diner is served!!
Nathan's plate after the walking taco's walked away-haha!
if you REALLY want the 'fair walking tacos' you serve them out of a small Fritos bag so that you can 'walk' the fair all while enjoying your tacos!
-the best part about these delicious treats is that you can make them as healthy as you choose(Nathan got lots of Fritos and meat while I only had a little to stay within my WW points range for the day!!)
Happy cooking and enjoy your Tuesday.
For all you city folk or anyone else missing the Fair this year, here is the recipe and a few pictures.
Ingredients
1 pound of ground meat cooked
1 package of taco sauce
shredded cheese
lettuce
salsa
sour cream
1 bag of Fritos(this is the most important part)
Directions:
1. Put LOTS of Fritos on the plate
2. Load them up with any other taco goodies that you choose
3. Diner is served!!
Nathan's plate after the walking taco's walked away-haha!
if you REALLY want the 'fair walking tacos' you serve them out of a small Fritos bag so that you can 'walk' the fair all while enjoying your tacos!
-the best part about these delicious treats is that you can make them as healthy as you choose(Nathan got lots of Fritos and meat while I only had a little to stay within my WW points range for the day!!)
Happy cooking and enjoy your Tuesday.
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