Cherry Blossom Weekend

This was the big weekend for the Cherry Blossoms down in DC.  They have been there for 100 years!  The weather has been beautiful; however Saturday it was rainy, cloudy, and a  little put miserable (but we went and had fun anyway).  After M's first metro ride, we walked to the blossoms, then to an art museum before we decided it was time to go home, eat, and get ready to see The Lorax!  We also made candy sushi, ate a lot of cakes, went geocaching, and celebrated Ricardo's 2nd Birthday.

 Happy Birthday Ricardo

 Candy Sushi, my teeth were starting to hurt

 Her first time on the Metro

 Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin

 Outside the Smithsonian Castle

Two little geocachers!

Catching Up

I have been on travel non-stop now since December, maybe?  I looked at the calendar and realized April is upon us!!  But so is spring, I cannot complain.  The weather is already warm and sunny.

The past few months I have been to Virginia (X4), Louisianan, Mississippi, Alabama, Arizona, California, New Jersey, Maryland, Maryland, oh and Maryland (x100).  Most of the time it is for work but I also got to see Shawn and our families (again no complaining on my end). 

Two weekends ago Shawn was able to make an impromptu trip up to the Burgh to surprise me!  Yes, a 3 am knock on the door surprise.  He had worked late but still wanted to come spend a weekend where we could have alone time.  It has been chaotic this whole month (as well as the 3 before that).  We did absolutely NOTHING!  Well, we went shopping, laid around, went to a great Mexican restaurant, and grilled out on the porch followed by Sunday night shows.  One of our favorite things to do.

We are always making changes to our burger recipe.  This one might have been the yummiest so far.  Ground beef, 1 egg, season salt, pepper, chopped jalapenos, 1 packet of french onion mix, make two patties, put provolone cheese in middle, squish together, grill, then add homemade guacamole!  The burgers were AMAZING!

The next week...
I was suppose to be grounded in Pittsburgh for a few months (no work travel) but a week and a half later I was off to Virginia again.  Shawn and I spent St. Patrick's Day together in Maryland. 

Walter also got a haircut, complete with Mohawk (pictures coming soon).

Windy Weekend in Maryland

I was in Virginia and New Jersey for work this past week; I took advantage of the travel and stayed in MD for two weekends.  The first weekend Shawn and I had Montgomery.  Saturday M and I went shopping, Potbelly's for lunch, and then out to the farm to see Shawn hard at work (he had a bathroom demo).  It was too cold and windy to stay out with the horses for long but M was nice enough to introduce me to all of them!

Sabra you were there in spirit.

We had family game night which included high bets and intense butt whoopins!!

We had a birthday party Sunday at Joyful Jumps

Dina made the Angry Birds cake.

There were many races through the jumpy obstacles...Shawn cheated of course.

Right before she threw-up (too much bouncing)

The second weekend Shawn and I got to see Billy and Joey!  We had a tour of Joey's new house, shopping at Home Goods, and SUSHI!  Sunday we went to a huge warehouse called Second Chance and got to see some great reclaimed pieces that would be perfect for remodeling a new home.  All in all a great 10 days!!

Thank you Dina for watching my boys again, they have so much fun with your family.  Shawn, M, and I also LOVE staying with you!!!

I'm in love, I'm in love, and I don't care who knows it

This year I have two new Valentines.  I know, I know...I am up to four (not forgetting Chuy and Walter), it is a little ridiculous.  In the last six months two wonderful people have become a part of my life.  I am blessed every day to have their love.  I could not ask for more!

 I love you Shawn and Montgomery!

YUMA

The trip started a little late...like 6 hours late.  I missed my Saturday morning flight but was able to get out on a 5 p.m. flight.  I spent that night and all day Sunday with my sissies!!  It had been a long while since we were all together and able to just hang out.  I was so glad we were able to have a little time just the girls.

Sunday night I picked up Shawn and the week started.  We made breakfast with grandma and went on a little tour of Bard to learn something new every morning.  Then we headed into town to meet up with more family for food and fun.  This vacation had too much food in fact.

Shawn absolutely loved Bard/Yuma and can't wait to go back.  I couldn't have asked for a better reaction or a better weekend!  Thanks everyone for making time to see me and I wish I had more time.

Here are some pics from the trip.

BAMA

Once again...

I have failed miserably at taking pictures while we are together.  I was sad because this was the first time I got to meet his family.  It was a quick trip and we were busy so this summer when we are there for a but longer I will definitely get pictures.

Shawn and I flew to Alabama Friday morning so I could meet his family and to pick up a work truck.  We had lots of fun and I absolutely love everyone I met.  Sunday we woke up (late) and had breakfast with his grandma then got on the road (even later).  We had some hiccups along the way be we got to Pittsburgh before the morning light (barely).  It was a long day but we had so much fun talking, driving, keeping each other from boredom, and of course stopping for that last Krystal Burger.

This was the view from our room on the golf course.  The weather was so nice, warm and sunny.

 If you look in the back you can see what is on almost every corner in the south (a Waffle House and a Krystal Burger).

Pleasant Surprise

This week I am on travel for work, doing my first assessment!  For the first few days I was lucky enough to be close to Shawn.  I was able to see him after work.  One day I walked into my room after a long day and was hit by the most beautiful smell of flowers.  I turned the corner and found these beautiful lilies (and creative vases).  Thank you Shawn!