Saturday, April 27, 2013

Road Trip!!

This past weekend Ryan and I took a road trip to Gate City, Virginia. I had to head that way for some client meetings and we figured we'd make a weekend out of it and visit Harry and June -- Our Great Aunt & Uncle.

We stopped in Roanoke on our way up to stay in Hotel Roanoke and visit with Cathy! It's always great to see and catch up with her!





The next day I finally got to meet Harry and June!! They are such sweet and kind-hearted people!! We spent the next two days telling stories, looking through photo albums, touring Kingsport, TN -- where Ryan was born, and eating lots of delicious food!! We took them out for dinner to Cheddar's -- their favorite place. Harry and June were excited to get a night out on the town. We went by Hob-Nob for lunch the next day -- best oreo milkshake I've ever had!!

June showed me her sister Edna's jewelry box -- Edna passed away a few years back and she had beautiful taste. She told me to look through the jewelry and pick out anything I wanted... I was so excited -- it was all so gorgeous!! June and I spent the next hour trying on all the jewelry and I picked out my favorites. It is so very special to now have a piece of her along with me. I never got to meet her but from what I hear she was an amazing woman. While we were in town, we stopped by to meet Francis -- Harry's sister -- she's was too sweet. She said it made her month that we stopped by! Such a fun trip -- we'll definitely be back soon :)






Long Time, No Post!

Well, I guess it has been about 3 months since my last post... but I have valid reasons... I swear! This year I have been swamped, by it has been oh so wonderful! Work has kept Ryan and I busy with traveling with lots of fun family events galore. I have however been taking photos along the way and I plan to still share those with you.

So to catch you up...



Ryan and I took a trip to Punta Cana ~ A President's Club trip with his work that he earned! Amazing hotel, views, food... so relaxing!! We rode horses on the beach for the first time -- so cool!!




As Social Chair, we've had several Mingle with Maymont socials. SO excited that we have a larger following at these socials this year. Each social we've had has had close to 20 or so folks attend and the # grows each time!

Ryan and I joined a gym!!

My brother-in-law Eric is finally home from the Army!!
We surprised Momma Shumate!

Ryleigh was SO excited to see her Daddy!


3 Month Anniversary!! Bourbon, chess, and my wedding dress :)

Lots of snuggles!!

Jax turned 7!! We hosted a Bow Wow Luau!! 7 dogs and margaritas all around :)
 

Road trip with Mom to VA Beach :)


Snow, Snow, Snow!!


Dad's Birthday :)

Ryan turned 32!!



Hosted Easter Dinner





Hosted a baby shower for Lindsey :)


Mom's Birthday!!

I turned 26!! Canal cocktail cruise :)






 DNS Call of the Wild silent/live auction event!! Won tickets to the Symphony :)

1st Flying Squirrels Game this year :)



Soooo... I hope to be able to begin posting frequently again about all the things I have done and will be doing. Stay tuned....