A typical North Carolina summer would best be described as Hot, Humid, sticky Heat. If it is a good day there might be a breeze.
Stepping outside feels like stepping into a giant sauna.
Some days it is simply unbearable and the only thing that you want to do is sit in a cool place and read a book while eating cold fruit with ice cream.
It has been like that especially this past week, WARNING: Heat index over 105 degrees,
and it is not stopping until maybe next week.
Waking up with motivation to get ready and walk to work has been lacking this week but I push on anyways.
So as I walk to and from work multiple times a day, I am reminded about what my army husband tells me everyday...
"Hydrate or die Lori, Hydrate or die!"
Thus I proceed to fill up my Camelback when I get to work and rehydrate myself for the next walk home.
Jul 22, 2011
Jul 14, 2011
Wonderful Wedding Weekend
Wonderful Wedding Weekend is a perfect way to describe this past weekend for Jonathan, I and Beth.
Yes, I included the puppy.
Anyways, we went down east to Pink Hill, NC for Stephen and Nichole's wedding, Jonathan's uncle. If you are unfamiliar with this area of NC, like I was, it is essentially out in the middle of no-where with the only thing around you is farm land.
I actually loved the scenery, it was a nice change from the busy Greensboro.
The wedding was beautiful, simple and the bride was gorgeous! The ceremony had a personal touch to it with the music and the vows spoken to each other which made it special and unique. I will be honest, there were some tears streaming down my face.
Although the best part that made it personal was that the arrived at the reception in a John Deere tractor!
"That is how you do an entrance in the country."
Need I say more? I think not.
The reception was a ton of fun!
First, a full dinner of classic eastern North Carolina barbecue was served with plenty of sweet tea.
As for the dessert, Linda and I enjoyed the display of cakes that we could chose from! Nichole had a unique idea of having a separate cake for each herself, Stephen and Ean that they use for the cake cutting. As for the rest of the guests, there were many homemade cakes of varying flavors made my the ladies in their church. It was a great idea and super tasty! :)
The rest of the night was filled with dancing! There was music that suited everyone's taste and the duo performing was pretty good! I must tell you, the pastor who performed the ceremony was also the keyboard player at the reception!
Jonathan and I got a kick out of that.
Just simply couldn't believe it.
Dancing was fun, especially because Jonathan agreed to dance with me. It was special moment for me and I was so happy. :)
Congratulations Stephen and Nichole! May God be the center of your marriage and may you always cherish each other.
Yes, I included the puppy.
Anyways, we went down east to Pink Hill, NC for Stephen and Nichole's wedding, Jonathan's uncle. If you are unfamiliar with this area of NC, like I was, it is essentially out in the middle of no-where with the only thing around you is farm land.
I actually loved the scenery, it was a nice change from the busy Greensboro.
The wedding was beautiful, simple and the bride was gorgeous! The ceremony had a personal touch to it with the music and the vows spoken to each other which made it special and unique. I will be honest, there were some tears streaming down my face.
Although the best part that made it personal was that the arrived at the reception in a John Deere tractor!
"That is how you do an entrance in the country."
Need I say more? I think not.
The reception was a ton of fun!
First, a full dinner of classic eastern North Carolina barbecue was served with plenty of sweet tea.
As for the dessert, Linda and I enjoyed the display of cakes that we could chose from! Nichole had a unique idea of having a separate cake for each herself, Stephen and Ean that they use for the cake cutting. As for the rest of the guests, there were many homemade cakes of varying flavors made my the ladies in their church. It was a great idea and super tasty! :)
The rest of the night was filled with dancing! There was music that suited everyone's taste and the duo performing was pretty good! I must tell you, the pastor who performed the ceremony was also the keyboard player at the reception!
Jonathan and I got a kick out of that.
Just simply couldn't believe it.
Dancing was fun, especially because Jonathan agreed to dance with me. It was special moment for me and I was so happy. :)
Congratulations Stephen and Nichole! May God be the center of your marriage and may you always cherish each other.
Jul 8, 2011
It's been awhile....
Last night, my brother and sister reminded me that I haven't blogged in a long time.
It disappointed them.
I know, I am truly sorry for being gone too long.
I will work on getting better at keeping it up.
For the record, I have missed having the time to blog.
Lately, it has been crazy busy for me and Jonathan especially since Beth came along. Research has kicked up and is seriously in full swing for me, which means long days at work and not much time in the evening. Jonathan is working long hours and recently just started an online summer class.
Though through the craziness of the busy days, we have been able to take some time for ourselves.
For the Fourth of July, we went on vacation to the beach in Norfolk, VA with some friends of ours. It was a blast being able to just relax on the beach, eat fresh seafood outside with a beautiful ocean view, have some play time at the water park and simply enjoy one another's company. It was what we both really needed :)
Also this weekend, we are headed out of town again. Not for a vacation but to celebrate Jonathan's uncle getting married! It will be a beautiful wedding for sure and it will be nice to spend some time with family.
Don't worry pictures will be taken! (I have to make up with this weekend because I forgot to bring my camera charger to the beach.....oops!)
It disappointed them.
I know, I am truly sorry for being gone too long.
I will work on getting better at keeping it up.
For the record, I have missed having the time to blog.
Lately, it has been crazy busy for me and Jonathan especially since Beth came along. Research has kicked up and is seriously in full swing for me, which means long days at work and not much time in the evening. Jonathan is working long hours and recently just started an online summer class.
Though through the craziness of the busy days, we have been able to take some time for ourselves.
For the Fourth of July, we went on vacation to the beach in Norfolk, VA with some friends of ours. It was a blast being able to just relax on the beach, eat fresh seafood outside with a beautiful ocean view, have some play time at the water park and simply enjoy one another's company. It was what we both really needed :)
Also this weekend, we are headed out of town again. Not for a vacation but to celebrate Jonathan's uncle getting married! It will be a beautiful wedding for sure and it will be nice to spend some time with family.
Don't worry pictures will be taken! (I have to make up with this weekend because I forgot to bring my camera charger to the beach.....oops!)
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