Sick Day

I wasn't feeling to well today, so I took the day off of work. I laid on the couch and watched movies and slept. I watched a movie I never heard of before, 'Return to Paradise'. Vince Vaughn played a dramatic role, so I thought I would see it through.


As we head into the upcoming chilly weather, do yourself a favor and watch this show. Its not the best movie ever, but definitely worth a viewing.

And I thank you.

PS Marc and I watched 'THX 1138' this weekend. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT watch this show.

Alice in Chains

Marc and I met up with some friends last night for the Alice in Chains show at the 9:30 club in D.C. It was an outstanding show, minus standing in a bad "traffic' place by the bar.

Brian, Marc and I were standing at the bar before the show started (getting drinks of course). Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed someone that looked really familiar. I told Brian and Marc that I thought this guy was either "Stat Boy" from PTI or "Andy Pettite". The man in question came to the bar next to us and ordered drinks. Here is the conversation:

Brian: Are you Stat Boy?
Tony: Yes, how are you? Shakes hands with all of us
Amy: Are you serious? You look a lot smaller in person. Then I continue to check his credit card as proof
Tony's friends: Laugh and say they hear that all the time.

If you are wondering who I am talking about, it is Tony Reali. Tony is on 'PTI' and 'Around the Horn'. Probably not a big deal to most people. But I watch PTI all the time, so it was fun to meet him.



Again, the show was awesome!!!!

Oh' the places you'll go

I went to a festival this weekend with my cousin and her youngest son. We stopped off at a playground and I noticed these 'Map" blocks. It was strange that all these blocks were together. They just happen to be where Marc's family lives and/or lived. So, I took a picture!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARC!!

Happy Birthday, Marc. I hate not spending your birthday with you.

If you don't know, Marc is in San Fran right now on a business trip. Last time he went on a business trip I bought an enormous shoe chair. I am thinking of buying something while he is gone. Marc--I hope you will like your gift, it will be something like this:



Hope you are having a great time "working" in San Fran. Nicademous and I look forward to seeing you when you get home.

Steelers vs Falcons

As most of you know, the game didn't come out as planned. The Steelers lost. Even Santa could not help out the cause.



But I will say this. I never want to go into a football stadium as a 'regular' person again. Marc and I experienced the 'special' people's entrance this weekend and I never want to go back to the old way. It was a pure delight! No lines, no smelly people, no drunks, elevators, couches, snacks, clean bathrooms, and flat screen TVs.

The say started off with a tailgate. My cousin, Michael Paul, lost a bet and had to wear this falcons shirt. Something tells me, he didn't care.


Of course, here is a picture of Marc and I.

I never watched a game in a dome before. Its quite nice (no wind, rain, etc.). Its like watching it from inside your tv. I did miss the elements a bit. Here is a view from our seats.

While we were at our seats, we saw Andre 3000 (sitting behind us). It was cool, but it was much more entertaining to see Michael Paul harass Andre 3000. It was funny!

Lastly, Big Ben got hurt. I hope he is ok. He is certainly not off to a good start. I am a little nervous. He didn't move for about 5 minutes after he got hit. Here is a picture of them finally getting him off the field.

Out and about in Atlanta

Marc and I went to visit my cousin Heidi (and family) in Atlanta this weekend. We were off to a slow start (only took 6 hours to get there), but once we got there--it was a blast. We had a little too much fun Saturday night, which made for a rough Sunday. Nonetheless, we got to drink with Michael Clarke Duncan (Green Mile), Brian Urlacher, and Mr. Mustache. Alright, so they were NOT famous people, but after a few drinks, we just pretended.

Some day

Some day Marc and I will have some of these. When we do, I will knit you a scarf!

one of my favorites

I have been eating a lot of edamame lately. Not sure why, but I love it. Do yourself a favor and buy some too.

Say Hello To My Little Friend

Please note this is NOT my doing. This is something Marc wanted me to post.
Hello Randy and Kate!

Does it get any better than this?

This Sunday topped off a great long weekend anniversary celebration. Marc and I used a gift certificate (Thanks Vicki) for Spa Minerale at Lansdowne Resort. It was very fancy and very relaxing. This was Marc's first professional massage. I am not allowed to get into details, Marc asked me not to divulge this information (possible manhood compromise). All I have to say is it involved slippers and a robe! If you want more details, I may be able to tell you outside of the blog. But for now, know it was a great experience. After the massage, we came home to the smell of chili cooking in the crockpot and football. Just what Marc needed to get his manhood back. Massage, Chili and Football---does it get any better than that?

Wild Turkey Anyone?

Normally, if you hear Marc and I talk about Wild Turkey, it probably has something to do with a drink. But in this case, I am indeed talking about a Wild Turkey.

Marc had a wonderful idea to go on a hike Saturday. The weather was outstanding and the company was even better. We went to Sugarloaf Mountain for the hike and a picnic. Here are some pics.

The boys..

My mom, Michelle and the boys came for a visit this past weekend. My nephews are getting so big, I can't stand it. We wanted to go to the corn maize and dulles festival on Saturday. The weather was a crap-fest. So, we settled for shopping at the outlets, movies, and a trip to the ER. The little guy was sick and had an ear infection. I would like to make it known that I hate watching a baby get their temperature taken. Its a violation. Stick it in the ear people.. stick it in the ear!

Here are the boys:



Side note: Marc had his first baby sitting experience over the weekend. He triumphed!

Isabella

Ok, so I have a goose that I dress up. Doesn't everyone have one? Her name is Isabella and I dress her up according to the season and/or holiday. My mom made a bridal dress for Isabella and I put her in the dress for our anniversary. Look how cute she is....

Well, look at us!

Marc and I have been together for over 8 years. We will be celebrating 4 years of delightful marriage. Oct 12th. I can't believe its been 4 years already. I have to say that Marc and I have a unique and wonderful relationship and I love everything about it.



I think one of my gifts to Marc this year will be THANKING him publicly for putting up with some rather strange and unusual things about me. If you have been to our house, you have witnessed some of the not so usual things laying around. I call them 'awesome', Marc probably calls them 'labours of love'. Here are a few of the mentionables.



Marc,
Thank you for making the last 8 years a delight. I tip my hat and say, Happy Anniversary!

Love,
Amy

Hello, my name is Amy...

...and I have a candle problem. I love candles and incense and I can't stop buying them. This is not even my entire collection of candles, I have more! I am sick and I need help.

Corey Lidle

This afternoon, I was following the news about the plane crash in NYC. All I knew was there was a small aircraft that crashed into an apartment building. On my way home from work, Vicki called me and said "What do you think about the Yankees"? I said, I am OVER IT. I thought she was talking about how the Yanks dropped out of the Post Season so fast. Instead, she informed me that a Yankee Pitcher was flying the plane that crashed in NYC. Its true, it was Corey Lidle that died in the plane crash. I feel bad for his family, very sad.

And they are done...

This sums up the Yankees season. Nice job, keep up the good work! Maybe there will be some rebuilding in the future. O.K. I am officially over the baseball season. One single tear.

*Note to Derek Jeter: See you in April!!

Good ol' Motorola V710

I feel like I have had the Motorola V710 for 7 years. In reality, its only been a year and a half. Don't get me wrong. The V710 got me through many drunk text messages, photo-offs with the McLaughs, pics of Guinness galore, and "Renkes, what do you want for dinner" calls. But I am ready to move on to a new improved phone. But I can't do that until April of '07. Unless I want to pay FULL price on a phone and not get my work discount. Looks like I will be involved in the waiting game.

Good Luck

Not that many of you follow the Yankees and/or the Steelers (well maybe you do). But this weekend is big. Its a must win for the Steelers playing the Chargers Sunday night. The Yanks and Tigers are 1-1 now. This is my attempt to send some "Good Luck/Good Vibes" to my teams. I hope you follow suit and send good vibes their way. I don't want this to end up being a bad sports weekend.

Tip O' the Hat

Mr. Derek Jeter went 5-5 with a home run in the 8-4 win over the Tigers tonight. The game was not pretty, but Jeter was (as usual). Seriously, 5 - 5 in a post season game!!! Game 2 tomorrow night @8:00 (Verlander vs Mussina). Go Yanks...

A note to my lovely husband...

Dear Marc,
I would like to have a fennec fox.

Yours truly,
Amy

Baseball News

Mr. Derek Jeter was in the running for the AL Batting title. Jeter fell short to Joe Mauer (.347) on Sunday. Freddy Sanchez (.344) of the Pirates, won the NL title. Way to go Freddy!

Let the games begin. The Yanks are the AL East Division Champs. The first game is Oct 3 @ 8:00. Robertson vs Wang. Tune in. Go Yanks!!