Happy Memorial Day

Hope you all have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend. Let's not forget what we are celebrating. Thank you to all the military-past and present who have served so we can be FREE!!

I found these in my camera and it reminded me of "Marilyn"

I Just Had To Change it Up!

I thought a new picture might get people talking. Here we are at Bridget's pool! What an awesome house in an awesome location!

Mother's Day in UK

So if you saw on Facebook, we went to see Comedy of Errors last night. Hayle and I got home at 12:00am and Pete had gone to a rugby game during the day (which Wales won!!) and he got home just before us. Today is Mothers day in the UK, and they are serving me breakfast in bed! Woo Hoo!!! Of course I woke up before Pete and said "Whatever"! I guess I'll make my own breakfast. So he got out of bed and said, 'don't move'! He's been banging away and it smells yummy! (I know he's frying up my potatoes!)

Time for A Change Again

I don't mean to brag, but hey--I won again. I took this picture when I was in Wales and it just happened to fit the category so why not. I did not get 1st place, I got 2nd place for this one in the black and white. I guess I can give Hayle a lot of credit because the judge did compliment her good looks, her pose and her beautiful smile--and then he said the photographer did good. What ever!! 

First Place!!!!

I won first place for this picture last night at camera club. I was really surprised because there were so many awesome entries. I honestly didn't think I stood a chance.

Our Weekend in Jacksonville

We had a great time in Jacksonville. We had two rooms at the LaQuinta (pronounced La keen ta--Mom). Our room had a separate  "middle room" where you see Barb and Linda.

A separate Dining room where you see Kathy enjoying a muffin.

Mom here preparing pizza in our own Kitchen.   But we preferred hanging out on the terrace having a little drink. It's what we do best. 

  

I don't know why the text won't go where I want it to go. Oh, well.

Sex and the city anyone?

Sorry this is completely unrelated to the holidays and family, but I must share my excitement over my celebrity crush that I met last night (divinely beautiful in person)...ignore my ugly mug

She is starring on Broadway right now. She was sensational, so we hung around after to express our adoration.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

I thought it was time for a change even though it seems I am abou the only one let posting and/or commenting. I'm sorry I can't be with all my family this year but thrilled that I can spend it with my kids. Christy is so excited about hosting Christmas at her house this year and I am excited to be going to her house. I wish I could be in Florida with the majority of the family but things just don't work out the way you plan, sometimes. I actually have to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and they actually expect us to work New Years Eve, but the builders are going to find a new agent in town who isn't going to accommodate them. I may be fired the beginning of the year and I really don't care. Que sera, sera.

We are so Lucky!

Your Three Words

OK, Everyone, here is a task for you. You've probably seen on GMA or some news programs, the videos of people holding up a sign with three words that sum up their week, their year, their life. Well, I plan on making a video including everyone. I think we can do more than one per person possibly. If you'll be at my house, we can film it there. If you're not, can you send me a video? Or at least a picture of you and your sign. I just saw some on you tube if you're confused, go to youtube and search GMA your 3 words or something like that. Ok, so have a think about yours and send me something, or see you at christmas!!

Kilroy

As I said on Facebook, I went to a quilt show and at the very end, in the back corner was this very small quilt. I almost crapped! Diana couldn't understand why I was so excited and had her take a picture. I mean when you think about it, there were quilts from all over the world; truly amazing quilts that I couldn't even begin to tackle. And then in the very last turn was this very simple, small quilt. It sure did make my day! I sure miss DAD!

Hayle had her phone and computer taken away, she was bored!!

Wake Up People

Where is everyone? I am like Nancy, I get up and go to the blog to see what is going on with the family and I feel like this has become a diary that only me and Nancy share. Occasionally Mom or Kathy chime in. We actually look forward to hearing from the rest of you. Don't think your days are boring until we tell you they are. Tell us about your day and we'll be the judges.

Surely Charlie has some news about NY. And doesn't Brittany work in the fashion industry? I know there is excitement there. She travels all the time. Bridget, you are looking for a house aren't you? Linda just had a new grandson--still waiting for some pictures. Barbara just came back from NYC--HELLO BRAUN FAMILY-- wake up and tell us your stories.

Ok, so today I have a closing and after it is over I have to drive all the way to Cumming to bring the check to my office. Then I am showing homes tonight at 6:45--yuck. That was scheduled by my partner. Then I might try to swing by the camera club meeting. That's what I have planned so far. Yesterday I drove all the way to Blue Ridge to take pictures of the moon with Michael and it began to rain as soon as we got our cameras set up. We never saw the moon. Four hours of driving and no pictures. Oh well.

Thought I Would Change it Up

I thought if I made a change we I might get someone to respond. This is Sweetwater Creek near my house. John and I went there the other day just so I could take some Fall pictures. We were only there a few minutes and it started to rain so I didn't get much. Oh, well.

Wales Should be Your Next Vacation Spot

Some of the places I have been.

Time for A Change

This is the bridge from England to Wales

Welcome to Wales

This is the bay in Cardiff.

I arrived safely and having a great time. Nancy and I are going to London in the morning. We are taking a train in and going to a lot of the highlights. We are going on the London Eye. I should have some amazing pictures tomorrow.

911 Memorial photos

I had the opportunity to see the 911 Memorial tonight, so I thought I would share my pictures. The construction around the site is still ongoing. The depth of the hole left by these buildings is unbelievable. The fountains are a beautiful tribute. Hope you all enjoy the photos.

911 Memorial

10 years later

My night journey to the WTC site...

9/11/11 - Ten years later

Nancy needs an update...

Nancy requested an update from the family, so I'm obliging. Sorry if everyone gets tired of hearing about my times in NYC. Things have remained incredibly busy since getting here. We have finally opened after the earthquake and hurricane. What a way to start in NYC. The students are already having too much fun/experimentation with drugs and alcohol. I've had 3 students transported to the hospital for alcohol and one arrested for marijuana possession. Did I mention that this all happened in the last 5 days? Today I met with one resident who told me about her fake ID, so I had her surrender that to me (this was a first). I love that these kids are so willing to open up to me. You never know what you're going to experience when you wake up in this job.

There has been a lot of great stuff too. I did a bus tour of the city last night with some of the residents. On Wednesday, I went to a spoken word event with Jesse Eisenberg from the movie The Social Network, and yesterday Alec Baldwin was our guest speaker for first year convocation at the Beacon Theatre. He and our university president are hilarious. I've posted a picture from my 4th row seat at convocation and another picture of my nightly view from my apartment.

I also forgot to mention that Diane Lane was in my building on move-in day. She is stunningly gorgeous. All in all, things have been going well. The job and the city have kept me busy. I'll continue to post as this journey continues. Maybe between Nancy and I, we'll draw people back to the blog. I don't do well with facebook anymore, so lets see how this works. Much love.