A sad memorial day...

Yesterday was a sad day for my family, we lost my one and only uncle Steve to the horrrible awful disease of lung cancer. Uncle Steve fought this disease with a relentless and selfless attitude, and sadly Sunday night he passed in his sleep. Although we may have all known what the undeniable fate may be, we thought we would have more time with him. Once again, you never know how truly short and precious life can be. It's never easy losing someone but he was only 60 years old and my mom's only brother.

This afternoon I called my grandparents to tell them I was coming home, and although I know B & I are grieving, I can't imagine how it must feel out living one of your children. My heart broke when I called them, and I promised myself I wouldn't cry, but that didn't last but a second. Our family is doing surpisingly well considering. We will all greatly miss Uncle Steve.

Year One Experience

This past weekend B & I traveled to Atlanta to attend the Year One Experience. My Step-brother is a photographer for the company and each year they rent out the Atlants Road course for this show. It was also Padre's (my dad's) birthday so we did some celebrating with him and got to see some amazing cars along the way!

Saturday night we ate at Ninja Steakhouse, and it was amazing! I have never been disappointed at a hibachi grill before and this time was no different. They sang to Padre, and made him wear this hat, and they put the picture on their b-day wall! W e started referring to him as Ninja Bill!!

Ninja Bill & Ninja Margie!

Stuffed to the brim and a little burnt from that long day outside in the Atlnata sun. The southern sun and my fair skin don't mix very well! Yes I even had 30 sunscreen on!

Getting ready to ride in the race cars. This show was on a road track and you could ride with instructors from the Skip Barber racing school.

Yep, we even had to wear helmets. The cars went up around 130mph.

B & I rode in Porsche Caymen's and Padre rode in a Trans AM from the 1970's, fully restored and had 440 horse power!! It could smoke our porsche's!

The Year One cars that were also going around the track. Our ride was 3 laps and the Year One cars has to follow the Porsche's because the Year One drivers weren't as experienced as the Skip Barber instructors.

The burn out contest. Some guy proposed to his girlfriend before it started. One car had blue and green smoke coming from his tires.

Hanging out at the car show.

B & I starting to get a little burnt....

My feet got burnt the worst and I now have a lovely farmers tan!

1966 Mustang, just like B's.

A sweet Cobra, the guys friend told him that "chicks dig cars like his!" I thought to myself, dude I'm married and you're old enough to be my father, or grandfather!
This car was awesome, the doors swung open the opposite way, and the paint job was amazing. The hood and trunk had Spider Man graphics on them. Although my nephew loves Spider Man, I think it could have done without them!
The hood of the car
The 1955 Bel Air that won the show. It had full cream leather interior. I'm talking floor boards, and trunk! It was a sweet car!

Things I am loving...

Since my last post was ubber short I thought I was show you some things I am simply loving these days!!!

Obviously, my hubby. I fall more madly in love with him each day.

Beautiful wedding photography Super cute shirt from Gap
Propel fitness water, I just can't get enough!
Outdoor furtniture from Pottery Barn! Oh and anything green!
The smell of spring
Our niece and all her diva tendencies at the age of 2
Our nephew and his love for super heros!
Grey's! Need I say more!
White kitchens, so sleek & clean
Watermelon! I have been known to eat a whole one in a single sitting!

Upcoming weekend....

This weekend B & I will be picking up a new carburetor for his Mustang. B & his dad refinished a 1966 Ford Mustang when B was in high school. It is now sitting in Yia Yia's garage waiting for it's new part and it's owner to pick it up and ride off into the wild blue younder. I don't have any actual pics of the stang but here are a few of what it looks like.
Psst, even though he won't admit it, I think B is pretty excited about getting this and being able to once again ride in his stang....Maybe someday our kids will take it to prom! Hope their outfits coordinate well with red:)

Living Rooms I Love!!

Even though B & I are stuck in a teeny tiny apartment for a few more months I can always dream! I found these amazing living rooms throughout my boring day today! I love the color palettes they used. All of them seem like I could curl up on the couch and take a nap...which I really need right now!

Happy Birthday Momma!

Yesterday was my momma's birthday so today's post is all about her! She's such an amazing mom and friend. I feel so very blessed that I'm her daughter! I won't disclose her actual age, but personally I don't think she looks a day over 40. Happy Birthday Momma!!! Love you! XXOO

Happy Mother's Day!!!

This post is dedicated to all the wonderful women in our lives. Without each and every one of them we would not be who we are today! We thank you for your undying love and support for both of us through the years. We look forward to celebrating many more mother's day's with you. Love you tons! XXOO Brendan & Abby
My grandma

My stepmom Margie

My mom & sister

Brendan's Mom

I know that my older sister isn't my mom, but she has always been like a second mom to me and so I included her. Love ya Em:)

Anniversary trip

Brendan and I were discussing what we were going to do with out stimulus check from the good ole federal government...Naturally our first thought was to put it away and put it towards a house once we finally have everything in order...Our minds quickly changed and we decided to splurge and go on a vacation for our second anniversary.

Last year we didn't really do anything because we were getting the house ready to sell and Brendan was studying. So this year we are going big or going home, literally! My thoughts, someplace like this: The jury's still out on Brendan...we'll see!!!

New Blog

Since I upped and started doing all wedding stuff on my other blog I thought it would be a good idea to have a blog dedicated to our life and the journey's we take together as a married couple and as best friends. So here goes nothin!!