The Shock at The Rock

The Rock being the home of the Devils. The shock being the Canes tying and going ahead to win Game 7 and move on to the semi-finals against the Bruins. Kerry's Dad and I have our tickets for Game 3!

Playoffs in Full Swing

Penguins wrapped up the Flyguys last night. Now I am anxiously awaiting what I hope will the Caps being wrapped up today. And then after we go to Laura's party tonight, we come home to the Hurricanes. Down 3-2, I feel good that they will win tonight, then Tuesday, anything is possible.
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Spring Break Fun

What a great week! After arriving home from Pittsburgh on Monday, we definitely made the most of the week, enjoying lots of family time! On Tuesday I took Lucy to school, then served as a chaperone for her field trip. They went to a local park for a 'safety and fun' program. As you see in the picture, she learned some boating safety, fire safety, and car safety. It was really fun to take her and see how she interacts with the other students. Especially the daughter of one of our hockey players! Heehee! Of course her Daddy was in New Jersey, but that's alright! Haha!
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Wednesday night we took the girls over to Grammie and Grandpa's for their first overnight. How quiet it was at our house! Then on Thursday we went to Old Salem. We had a nice walk through the town and one of the cemeteries, then stopped at Panera for a yummy lunch before coming home to enjoy the quiet before the girls came home. If nothing else, that will definitely encourage us to try this more often. We definitely need the time as a couple, and there are many places we want to visit and revisit throughout the area!
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Today we went over to Durant Nature Park and will go to Graysen's fourth birthday party tonight. Tomorrow is the hockey game with Kerry's dad, then Monday I will be back to work! )-:

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Playoff Hockey!

Gotta love it. Both the Pens and Canes went into OT last night. And both won! W00t! Kerry's Dad and I will attend game three tomorrow night at the RBC Center. A big win by the Canes, and maybe we can sneak into the next round!

Trip to PA, Easter 2009

More to come--after our trip North, I have been on Spring Break, and we have throughly enjoyed it!

2009 Playoffs

It has been since 2001 since both of my teams made it to the playoffs (Pens and Canes). Of course, I went to Game 7 in 2006 and saw the Canes hoist the Cup. So now we find ourselves back. I am simultaneously watching game 2 of the Canes-NJD series and the Pens--Flyguys. Canes dropped game one, and are tied after two tonight. Fingers crossed!

Not Too Shabby...

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Nice, Calm, Weekend!

These types of weekends are what I live for. Kerry and I both went for a run yesterday morning between the raindrops. Then we went to a party for a friend at Wynn's house. I love seeing how the girls interact with each other and new people. My friends are big sportsmen, so they have a den with many deer heads and other animals. Lucy just loved seeing them all over.

This morning we went to BJs and FINALLY GOT MY 32" TV. W00t! It looks huge on our mantle. I already watched the end of the Game 7 Canes win on it--and it looked GOOD! Then Lucy and I rode bikes all over the neighborhood. It was SO much fun. Just the little things that make me appreciate my family so much!

Busy Busy Busy

I really need to quit saying things 'couldn't possibly get any busier.' After last weekend, the week went quickly. My mom flew in on Saturday, and we have been enjoying her time here. Of course the rain really has not stopped since Friday. We hope to get out today, even for a few minutes. And we're all SICK! I went to the doctor this afternoon and have some meds to hopefully get over this crud again. Then on Saturday we have a Canes game with Kerry's dad and Shannon. Go Canes!

Back To Work...

After the annual NCTIES Conference in Raleigh, and a weekend working with a school in Cullowhee, I am looking forward to returning to my real job tomorrow! I feel that after 6 months on the job, I am ready to begin putting forth some changes and letting my ideas come out. We have a great thing going, and I look forward to continuing that!
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Loved seeing the girls for the day. We took them to preschool and picked them up. I peeked in Myra's class, she saw me, and danced over to the door. I loved that! Then we played the rest of the day. We made it through a relatively warm day (84), and as you can see in the picture, the girls had some rosy cheeks!

Yeah, I Am Hooked on Lost

So we started with the first few episodes when it started. But we didn't get interested in it. Well, with the end of last season, I became hooked. So here it is now!

Things I Want to Remember

There are so many things that happen with my girls that I want to make sure I remember for the rest of my life. I guess this blog sort of exists to be that journal that will help me. For instance, in this picture, my little Ubuntu baby. Surely she is the first Open Source Baby out there! She was just so cute in putting the sticker on her and saying Ubuntu. Then tonight, reading our new favorite book, The Grinch, before bed. We make up our own part, all three of us singing the 'Welcome Christmas' song twice during the story. Just things to warm my heart!

A March Snowstorm Here?

Yup, that's what it appears will happen later today. After two days of rain (about 2 inches worth--take that drought!), tonight it will turn to snow. We could expect 3-6 inches, with more to the West. So I am in snow mode--told Kerry not to make my lunch for tomorrow, pumping up the girls for snow play, and I pull the wipers off the windshield. Hopefully I can post some wintery pictures tomorrow!

Excitement in the Neighborhood

All over a burning tree. It was pretty spectacular though, as I looked out at another strip of townhouses nearby, and saw smoke and flames billowing. Neighbors running frantically, and one busting a window to get another's dog out. Three firetrucks, EMS, police, what a scene! And after going to investigate (with every other neighbor in the neighborhood), it was just a tree!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Well, we are actually postponing Valentines here until tomorrow. Lucy spent the night at Grammie and Grandpa's, so we will have to finish a 'special' project for Mommy tomorrow.

My Little Ballerinas!

Well, Lucy is the one taking classes, but Myra likes to get dressed up as well. Lucy goes weekly, in a 4-6 year old class. It is so neat to watch her in there. I am reminded of our 'Little Sprouts' sports classes we took last summer. She will be an excellent student, as she just really listens and does exactly what is asked.

Super Bowl Champs

Crazy family, eh? We just ended a great visit with Nana, PapPap, and Grandma. We are so happy that Grandma made the trip, and I also got to interview her for posterity. I hope to begin work on our family tree. I found a great resource, dynastree.com, which helps make an easy family tree.

Happy Birthday Myra!

So my baby girl turned two this past week. Wow! Where did all that time come? Seems like just yesterday we were at Rex Med, and I was down at the McDonalds, in the snow, emailing pictures out. What a ride! Myra is definitely becoming her own person, which we love seeing. She definitely idolizes her big sister too!

A Cold Dam Run

Just wanted to take a quick moment to reflect on my run this morning. A good 6 miler from our house, to Falls Lake Dam, and through a variety of toepath hiking trails. During my Marathon training two years ago, I discovered the Falls Lake Trail, part of the Mountains to Sea Trail here in North Carolina. The FLT, 26 miles from start to finish, consists of a variety of 3-4 mile segments that spill out onto roads. Beautiful! We are so lucky to have such great trails so close. If I choose to complete another marathon this year, I will spend many hours and miles on these trails. We hope to get out with Lucy to do some hiking as well. Myra may not be quite ready yet!