What Happens In Vegas...

Before moving to Indy we are going to make a trip to Utah. Russ has fishing trips, horse rides, camping outings all planned and I decided that it's my turn to have a little fun. I called me darling friend, Kelsie, who lives in Vegas and asked if I could come for a visit. It wasn't very hard to convince her -- I think she is as excited as I am! She said she might even make a chain and pull one off each day until it arrives (only twenty days away!).

I have NEVER done anything like this before. Going to see a girlfriend, ALONE, without kids, without responsibility, with only FUN to be had. I can't wait! Thank you, Southwest, for a quick direct flight, thank you, Russ for being so willing (and agreeing that this should become a tradition), and thank you, Kelsie, for allowing me to visit. Maybe I will agree with the saying that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas!!

Colts, Pacers, Bulldogs, Motor Speedway....

INDIANAPOLIS...the next stop on our adventure.

Russ just signed his contract in Indy, so it's official.

We found a house and put in an offer today.

I guess we get to be "real people" now with a mortgage, student loan payments, and a job with a paycheck.

Ironically the only time I had been to Indy was for my marathon last November. Russ and I commented as we were leaving, "This is a great city. It would be fun to come and visit sometime." I'm sure the Lord got a little chuckle. Little did we know...

We never dreamed we would be moving farther East after orthodontic residency, but are excited for the next chapter in our lives. Who knows, Russ might even become a Colts fan (anything to get him to stop cheering for the Cowboys!!).


P.S. - I am SO proud of Russ and his dedication in getting us through dental school, ortho residency, and to provide our family with a great future. He just found out today that he passed his ortho boards. He has so much to be proud of - graduating number one from dental school, getting into a great orthodontic program, and landing a great job. I love you, Russ, and am so proud of you!!

I...Am....So.....Tired

Last night I found Cole like this:



The poor little guy got up in the night to go potty and couldn't make it back to bed. There is something sweet about a child sleeping, even if he isn't all the way dressed!

Want to Share?

I am wondering if any of you have a fabulous dinner recipe that you would be willing to share. I am so tired of the "same 'ol thing" and wondered if you've stumbled across a new recipe that you have enjoyed. You can post it here or email me.

Or, do you have favorite cooking blog or website that you visit often?

I don't really love cooking, but I enjoy it more when I have something tasty to make. If I don't plan a menu I look through the cupboards, hoping that a hired cook will hop out and offer to cook for me. I would really love to have some of those elves from Harry Potter that make incredible meals and work for free! Hiring a cook isn't even a possibility, so I might as well buck up and do it myself! Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated (and I'm sure Russ and the boys will appreciate it even more!).

Happy Cooking!!