Monday, June 15, 2009

One Year with Chance

It is hard to believe this little guy has been a part of our family for 365 days. I honestly can not imagine life without him. Jon and I joke about how "boring" our life had to be before we picked up Chance - haha.

Since his mommy and daddy have both been traveling the last six weeks he has been spending time with his Gigi and Gary in Tennessee - having a blast in their huge back yard!

If your family is looking for a puppy we highly recommend finding one at a local shelte. Our "find" has been priceless.
We love you Chance Ellis !

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Alive & Tired, but Well


Great News ... We are alive and well. I couldn't t help but chuckle last week when I received an e-mail from my college roommates wondering if I was still alive ? How lucky I am to have friends that take notice when I am not around. :)


Life in the fast lane has been just that .. Fast.


The last two weeks have been full of long days at work, visits from family and some a wonderful Sunday afternoon with Chance and Jon.


We had hoped to have a wonderful afternoon with Chance on Memorial Day, but instead J and I were livin the dream at the speedway. Rain was not our friend this weekend at the track. I must admit we were pretty bummed when we didn't get to have Monday off, but that is just part of it!


At one point I thought they might have to change the name of it to the Noah's Ark 600.


I better hit the sack. I have to get up in the morning and pack before heading to work.


It amazes me how fast I can pack now.

Thursday, April 30, 2009

Just In Cased You Missed This:

My hot boyfriend just happened to be on the winning team :)

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

More of Easter 2009

Madi has grown to love Chance
Love those curls !


Girly Girl


Yuck Candy


Chance playing Soccer with the Boys


Easter 2009

Jon and Chance's Easter Basket


Aunt Hones ... My mommy told me some stories about you

Jake and Aunt Hones


My little cowboy Jake

They got in these balls and rolled out into the audience !





She wore funny hats and feathers during the concert





Sugarland was amazing



Jon and I before the Sugarland Concert in Atlanta


Blake loves to chase Jon around the yard


Blake is getting so tall

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The 2 Loves of my Life


Saturday, April 18, 2009

Jet Lag

We are racing in Phoenix tonight. We are 3 hrs behind our normal time zone.

I have woke up at 4:00 to 5:00am the past two days.

I love the beauty of the desert, the warm weather, but I really miss my time zone!

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

The Journey of TWO Tickets

When you work in this series You get about four weekends off out of the entire season which runs from February to November. I am lucky and get a few more weekends off than that, but J does not.
He goes to all 36. Don't feel to sorry for him because has much as he loves me, he loves that race car.


I am always happy that Easter happens to be one of those "off" weekends. We had all intentions of staying at home and just enjoying some down time. Until I heard these two where going to be in Atlanta on Friday night.

Because I have the sweetest boyfriend in the whole wide world I was able to convince him that this would be the perfect Friday night date (haha). It just so happens his parents live about 45 minutes from the concert arena. AND his parents garage is where his dirt bike is located.

Compromise is the key to a successful relationship :)
I forgot to mention this big idea all happened last Friday. I have learned not to plan to far in advance because our lives are so crazy. I wasn't sure if we would actually be off or not.
I ordered the tickets from an internet site and prayed I was not being scammed. My only option was to ship them overnight.
Yesterday evening I realized they were not delivered and started do trace my tracks.
And what I found was not good.
At about 9:30pm last night I realized I had them shipped to wrong the address.
I had them shipped to 334 and not 344 .. perfect.
I swear to you I am losing my mind. I can tell you everything my driver is doing next week, three months from now or next year, but simple things like that are just tough for me (haha)
And I am not going to lie .. I cried. A lot. I have never felt so blonde in my life.
I called the shipping company last night and was begging for help. The man could not speak English and I finally gave up. And went to bed.
This morning I left for work an hour early and drove up and down the road to my work.
Looking for 334 .. and could not find it. We have a 329, a 333A, 333B and even a 333B.
But NO 334.
I went ahead and came into work and called the shipping company again.
This time I was able to speak to someone who spoke my language. She assured me they would help me locate my tickets. I asked her to contact the driver and ask him what business he delivered them to.
About 30 minutes later I received a call from that driver. He had delivered them.
Just in the wrong state.
Somehow North Carolina was confused with New Jersey.
That is right ... New Jersey. Not really anywhere near each other if you ask me!
The delivery guy assured me he would find them. (and I am thinking you better Mr.)
At this point I am really getting desperate. The concert is three days away and I have no tickets in hand.
But don't worry the credit card had already been charged.
I said a little prayer.
God .. I know they are a tangible item. And I know I don't really need them, but if you can help that delivery guy find them it would be great. Amen.
At about 2:00pm this afternoon I heard from that delivery guy. He had found my tickets.
And I did a little dance at my desk.
And they are now back on the truck that is going to bring them to tomorrow.
I hope.