Its been a while...

I don't think I've posted anything since I started summer school. But I'll try to post some more pictures from our trip. It was a great trip and I hope Ryan and I can go back soon!

Espana

On day three of our trip we flew to Barcelona, Spain. It was such a beautiful city! It was really clean and nice. The night before we flew in, Barcelona had just bet Madrid in soccer so I think thats the reason for the big celebration, because we got to go to a carnival that was close to the hotel where we were staying. It was crazy but a lot of fun. The next day we didn't have to get on the ship until 4 so we went around the city and saw some of the big sites of the city. We got to see the Sagrada Familia, the "dragon house", walk through the gothic quarter and see the Columbus monument next to the port. Ryan and I really liked Barcelona and I think if you're going to go to Europe you should def try to stop there it was such a neat city! Here are some pictures from Barcelona.

Everyone loves Twilight

I see London, I see Bath!

Bonjour! Ryan and I just got back from Europe last night and we had such a great time! I'm already trying to talk him into going back! We flew out two Thursdays ago into London and stayed at the Hilton across from Trafalgar Square which was awesome! We got a sweet room thanks to Ryan's numerous points-this is the part I like from him traveling. Anyway we spent the day walking around London seeing all the touristy sites and we got to ride the Eye which had wonderful views of the city. The next day we went to Stonehenge and Bath, I loved Bath by the way, super cute city and the rolling hills on the way there and back were beautiful! Here are some pics from the first few days of our trip...

Run 'B' Run!

Well I finished my second half marathon this past weekend! I was surprised at how well I felt-not did- considering I didn't train like I should have. Last year I ran at least 4 times a week and cross trained twice a week, but this year was maybe half of that, but I signed up a long time ago and felt like I needed to do it anyway. I also ran alone-well not technically, around 30,000 people run it, plus all the spectators (its like a huge party), but I didn't have anyone to talk to along the way, some of my friends who signed up or were planning on running bailed out last minute, so thank goodness my parents were there or it would have stunk-but we ended up running on our own. Also, the weather was super nice but too hot for running either 13.1 or 26.2 miles, I saw several people passed out on the sidewalk (they were receiving medical help-just to let you know I'm not a jerk and left them there to die)! So, I am blaming all the conditions on my bad time but, I never claimed to be fast! Oh well at least I finished, right?!

The reason for the title was this guy had a sign around mile 2 that said "Run B**** Run"-some would take offense but I loved it! It made me laugh and I said it to myself the rest of the way-it was motivating, crazy, huh? Oh well, I think I might actually do it again...maybe even try for the FULL marathon, maybe.

Hurricane Nala

About a week and half ago we had a hurricane come through, it was a little black lab the must have hit her doggy 'terrible twos' because she wanted to destroy everything...

Ryan's ShoeNot our chair- Sorry Taizsa!OLD heels-thank goodness

I hope this doesn't last long or she will be on the porch for good.

I totally Lizzed!

I am a big fan of 30 Rock-you should seriously watch it Thursday nights at 930! I have been watching it since the election because of how funny Tina Fey was! Last night was one of the funniest episodes. Go to NBC and watch it if you didn't see it last night-the ending it brilliant-so funny! I about lizzed in my own pants!

My Mom Kicks...Academics

Well Many of you know that me dear mother just got Teacher of The Year for Catoosa County and I think it was the first time for a Graysville Elem. School teacher to get it! She is so great! My mom is such a great example to me! She has always been a hard worker! She went to college while having two kids (me and Kailey), graduated with honors and got her Masters while having her third baby (Barrett)! She also went bvack to school a few years ago and got her Specialist Degree. She stayed at home with us until we were all in school, she took us on awesome trips during the summer with our grandma Georgia and cousins! We had a great time traveling nearly all over the country together visiting all the historical sites of America's beginning as well as the Church's. I think that is why Kailey and I love history so much. She has worked hard to be a wonderful teacher and I am so proud that she is my momma! So if you are driving down Battlefield Parkway (aka 2A) going towards Ringgold make sure you get a good look at her billboard! We think its so funny that she has a billboard up-I don't think she likes all the attention!


*The day after the sign went up a local business owner saw it and he e-mailed my mom and told her she was stunning! He also said if she were single to call him and then he sent her 3 picuters of himself-one without his shirt! HA! I guess I have a HOT MOM! But that is a little creepy!