Tuesday, August 26, 2008

We've Been Tagged!!!

Here are the tagging rules:
1. Post the rules on your blog
2. Write 6 random things about yourself
3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post (except, we're doing 1)
4. If you're tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag

1) We both have a habit of changing our underwear before bed, Erik from boxerbrief's to boxer's and Rebecca from, we'll say bikini's to boyshorts, but they are more like the underwear that Cameron Diaz was wearing in Charlie's Angels when the delivery guy came to the door.

2) Our morning routine never changes, I must shower, dry and fix my hair and put on my makeup all before getting dressed. Erik must shower, then get dressed and then wet his hair again to fix it.

3) I refuse to take my shoes off until I am getting ready for bed and I never go without at least socks on in the house, while Erik almost has his shoes and socks off before we even get in the door.

4) On Saturdays, we quickly found out that a relaxing Saturday for me is sleeping in and watching TV and a relaxing day for Erik is working in the yard and cleaning the house (Have I got it made or what!)

5) Since Erik is always hot and I am always cold, we have agreed to disagree on the tempature of our home and have it set at 70 during the day and 65 at night. Erik always wears shorts and a t-shirt and I always wear sweats to ensure we are both comfortable.

6) When we were married, I wanted dogs and Erik wanted cats. We now have both and the dogs are Erik's and the cats are mine. (Ironic huh!)

We're tagging:

Kevin and Genny Miller

Friday, August 22, 2008

Finally Updating

Well it has been forever since we last posted a blog but life has been a little crazy. Where to begin?

In May we had our very good friends Danielle and Scott visit us here in Virginia and we were able to celebrate Erik (5/7) and Danielle's (5/8) birthdays with a cookout and a little karaoke. We also had the opportunity to take Danielle and Scott to our church, which was awesome.

In July, we traveled to my home in Pomaria, South Carolina. We had the joyous experience (a little sarcasm) of attending my 10 year high school reunion. I definitely do not miss high school. On a better note we were also able to celebrate my brother Tim's engagement to Kate Anderson. They are scheduled to be married this December.

In August, my parents had the opportunity to come up to Virginia as well. The trip turned into a big success since we were able to help them select the location for the rehearsal dinner and introduce them to Kate's parents Joyce and Bill. The next weekend in August, we traveled back to Athens, Ohio to attend Erik's 10 year high school reunion. Now that was fun. I was able to meet all his friends from high school and I know it was great for him to catch up with everyone too.

On some sad news we have had a couple of disappointments as well. As most of you know, Erik and I have been trying to have a baby for about 3 years. Over the last few months we have been working with an excellent doctor, Dr. Kahn, with Shady Grove Fertility. This past August we attempted our first IUI treatment but found out last week that it was unsuccessful. We are keeping positive merely based on the fact that statistically it takes more then one treatment since IUI only has about a 30% success rate. Our doctor is very positive as well and has cleared us for a second treatment as soon as we are ready.

The other sad news is that our loved and respected pastor, Randy Ashcraft, has had a calling from God to move on in his walk in faith and has announced his resignation from Leesburg Community Church. We understand and respect his decision, while saddened for our own lose at the same time.

We will hopefully have pictures very soon of both the engagement party and the reunion. Hope all is well with everyone else and I will really attempt to post more blogs in the future.

God Bless!