Yacht club fun

I'm always a little delayed on my blogging, but at least it sometimes eventually happens.

A few weekends ago, Lance and I joined our friends Kathryn and Chris in Hilton Head. They were gracious enough to share a bedroom in their yacht club condo. This was my first time to the island and it was such a blast. We experienced all sorts of new things included going kayaking for my first time!  I had a little rough time getting started learning how to paddle, but I eventually got the hang of it.  While we were out on our 2 hour guided sunset tour, we were able to see dolphins!!  They were swimming all around us - it was so unreal.  Hands down, this was the best part of our trip.

That is Kathryn on the right, just a few feet away from the dolpin.

We met Callie the deer.  

Lance in his kayak, looking so cute.

A few more snippets from our trip, including a group photo, picture of a parrot at the Salty Dog Cafe and the view from our yacht club room.  

I am looking forward to many more summer vacations and spending quality time with my main [and really cute] squeeze.

Until the next time,

Callie

3.1 miles

Yesterday, I participated in my first 5k!!  The Virginia Highland Summerfest 5K was a killer!!

Due to several difficulties, I unfortunately ended up walking for 5 minutes (out of 42 minutes, 52 seconds, not so bad right?) but I completed the race and that is all that counts!!

With the the help of my friends, Kathryn & Bryant, I am now proud to officially say I'm a runner!!  I see many more 5Ks and maybe even bigger races ahead.  

Here are a few pictures for your viewing pleasure...

Pre-race, very excited and not as sweaty

Lance captured my time as I was running through the finish line

Kathryn finished within 35 minutes, but she came back to support me to the end (thanks again, Kathryn...you were my saving grace!)

Needless to say, I was tired!

Running buddies!!

November 20, 2010

Almost 2 months ago, I married my best friend. I know you hear of people saying this all the time, but honestly, truly, madly, deeply (good song, eh?)...I married my best friend. Lance is more than I could have ever hoped for. Honestly, I feel as though I don't deserve him. But I know God put us together for a reason. Before Lance came into my life, my personal life was headed no where. Once he got a hold of me, I straightened up...big time! I love him to pieces and I can't wait to share the rest of my life with him.

Saturday, November 20th was a blur. I wasn't nearly as stressed as I (and everyone else) thought I would be. The only "help" I had was a Mimosa to start the day off and a glass of champagne for the toast. Honestly, I didn't take any happy pills!! All of I have from this special day are the wonderful memories, pictures and fantastic wedding video that our cousins made for us. I wanted to share a few of my favorite pictures that I have received so far.... Unfortunately Blogger is not allowing me to post the pictures in the order that I want, so you'll just have to imagine the chain of events...

First Dance - God Bless the Broken Road

Leaving the reception for Tampa, FL, a 5+ hour drive from Albany

Lance thrilled as always

Lance hugging my bestest friend Emily Rebekah Davis, Jr.

Me and my bridesmaids less Emily R. Davis from above as she failed to get her toes nails did on time.

Look at the cuties in their personalized robes!

Mimi & Lance getting down!

The one & only Mickey Gordon, my daddy, and me dancing to My Girl

Mr. & Mrs. Lance Cramer

Pure excitement & happiness.

What a perfect day.