Moving Day!

As posted below, our families helped me move on the day after Thanksgiving. It was an exciting, and even more so for Justin who got to drive the big U-haul! :-)

"Lauren's Place at the Beach" no more!

The day after Thanksgiving, my Mom, Nana and Justin, Sally, Mike, and Megan helped me to officially move out of my condo and into Justin's townhouse. I loved living 7 blocks from the beach and will miss my frequent runs to the Virginia Beach boardwalk. I am however excited for this new journey that Justin and I are embarking on. 421 Marsh Duck Way is home no more... Hello Ridgely Manor!

The living room in my condo

Living room in my condo

More living room :-)



Kitchen at the condo

"Lauren's Place at the Beach"

My "princess" bedroom :-)

I am thankful for...

Justin, my Mom, my Nana, Justin's family, my family, good health, my job, our beautiful home, our troops fighting for freedom, our military, being an American, the right to vote, lower gas prices, and T.J. Maxx... among other things. Life is good and I am so blessed and thankful that I get to go through life with such amazing, supportive, and loving family and friends.
Our families came to Virginia Beach as Justin and I hosted our first Thanksgiving!! We had a wonderful weekend enjoying fantastic company, amazing food, and tons of fun. We were so glad that everyone could share this special holiday with us in our beautiful home! Below are some pictures from the festivities!

Justin and me on Thanksgiving

The dessert table!


The gang!

Food...

Food...

And more food!

Justin and his turkey!

Where we gathered :-)

More home improvements!

My Mom came down this past weekend and helped me pack up my beach condo and start the long process of moving into Justin's. We'll be getting married next month and are excited to begin the moving in process!! :-) I've brought a few things over to Justin's and below are some updated pictures of the living room and dining room. Home Sweet Home!

Looking into the living room from the dining room

Still need a China cabinet but it's coming along!


Our comfy living room!

So homey! :-)

Too funny!

ANTHRAX SCARE AT MICHIGAN

Michigan football practice was delayed nearly two hours late this morning after a player reported finding an unknown white powdery substance on the practice field. Head coach Rich Rodriguez immediately suspended practice while police and federal agents were called to investigate. After a complete analysis, FBI forensic experts determined that the white substance, unknown to the players, was the goal line. Practice was resumed this afternoon after special agents decided the team was unlikely to encounter the substance again.

We're glad he's not our coach anymore! You can have him, Michigan!

I voted, did you?

This past Saturday, I drove to Boone, NC (13 hours total) to cast my vote for John McCain and Sarah Palin. As many of you know, I am a die-hard Republican. I grew up writing letters to President George H. W. Bush while my young classmates were writing to cute boys across the classroom. My three goldfish when I was little were names George, Barbara, and Millie. I have a cardboard cutout of "Dubya" in my house.... I can thank my amazing Pap for teaching me about what Republicans stand for and later embracing me when I decided that I too was destined to become a Republican. I have had the opportunity to meet President Bush twice, the first as my Pap and I sat on stage with him at a rally in 2000 and a second time when I worked for the White House Press Corps in 2003. I have worked as a community liaison with Governor Ernie Fletcher in Kentucky in 2003-2007, the Bush/Cheney campaign in New Hampshire in 2004 and for 15 candidates in North Carolina in 2006. I was active on my college campus and acted as president of the College Republicans for 2 years and became the youngest Republican Women's Club president in my county in NC. All in all, I am a Republican and proud of it.
I have followed this election more closely than others because there IS so much at stake. I'll leave it at that... just go vote. :-)

Sarah Palin and John McCain