Catching Up

If there was a Worst Blogger of the Year award, I'm pretty sure I would get it. I'm not quite sure why I can't seem to post more than once a month... It could have something to do with my unique ability to waste more time than the average person. It's good to be above average at something, right?

I'm also pretty sure it has something to do with the heat. Usually getting in my car to leave work is a happy, happy time. Now I spend the first few minutes of my drive home trying to hold my legs up so the seat doesn't burn my skin off. Yes I know, I somehow can't remember to grab a towel or something before I leave home.

I have had a busy couple of months. In May I wrapped up my 12 week exercise class (started another last night!), finished leading Beth Moore's David study on Wednesday nights and... took a trip to Vegas with my sister-in-laws.

Should Bible Study and Vegas be in the same sentence??? J/K. My sister-in-law Kay had to do an audit for work and was sweet enough to invite Amy and me along for four nights of sister-in-law togetherness. I certainly had a great time with Amy and Kay but I think it's safe to say I'm not a Vegas kind of girl.

I did enjoy laying out by this fabulous pool

and seeing the Hoover Dam

and my favorite Sister-in-Laws

and these two kissing turtles that we saw at Red Rock Canyon.

Till next time...

Vacation Recap

Obviously we had a wonderful time in Hawaii but OH.MY.WORD. the recovery has been oh-so-hard. I'm not kidding, that 7 hour plane ride kicked my bootay.

It's unbelievable to go to a place where it's beautiful everywhere you look. Just riding down the road (in a black convertible mustang) is amazing. I can't believe what the locals get to see just driving to work! We got to do some really fun things like...

Take a plane over to the Big Island for a volcano tour where we stood on lava and walked on black sand. We were supposed to get up close and personal with the active volcano but apparently it got crazy the Thursday before and spewed enough lava to destroy 96 homes. We steered clear.

Loved this waterfall. I'm crazy about them.

On Maui, we drove the Road to Hana where we saw beautiful waterfalls and flowers. Imagine our surprise when we saw this on the side of the road.

We loved walking in Old Lahaina, relaxing on the beach, and driving to the top of the Haleakala crater at a whopping 10,023 feet! It was completely crazy to think we were walking ABOVE the clouds!

I had a great time with my man in Hawaii!

Remember me???

Hi, remember me? No? My name is Jill and I write rambling posts about pretty much nothing. Now do you remember? Sure you do.

Seriously though, I'm not even sure where to start to catch up. I feel like I had PMS for about 3 weeks and my head was everywhere except where it should be. I've been tired, I've been blah, I've been on an emotional roller coaster. Is it possible to go through the "change" at 35?

Fortunately, the Hubs and I were able to leave Thursday night after work and head down to Orange Beach for a 3 day weekend. Unfortunately, I am the curse of beach trips. I'm not sure how I do it, but I bring bad weather with me every single time. It rained like crazy and when it wasn't raining, it was foggy and overcast.

We still had a great time. We talked and laughed and shopped (outlets at Foley) and laughed and talked. Obviously, no one wants to go to the beach and not see the sun, but I chose to look at the upside. I didn't have to put on my bathing suit!

Speaking of bathing suits... I have to be honest with ya'll. I've been doing terrible with my self-imposed 20 Pounds N 20 Weeks challenge. I think I might weigh more now than when I started. I know! I could kick my own butt. I haven't been to Weight Watchers in 2 weeks so I don't  know my exact weight but I promise I'm back on track now. I'll give you an upate after I go next Saturday.

I do want to thank all of  ya'll who left me a comment or sent me an email saying you missed me. You know, stuff like that will bring a tear to the eye of a PMS'er. Hug, hug, kiss, kiss. Ya'll are the best!

Reality Check

Uhhh, I just had a little situation. Jay and I went down to one of the outside restaurants where we're staying to have lunch. It's really nice - shaded with a great breeze. Anyway, after we ate, I went over to the bar area to get us a couple of strawberry daiquiris. While the guy was making them, I got to thinking about how he didn't ask to see my ID.

Hmmm... so of course I have to say something. It went like this:

Me: (Flirty smile) I'm a little confused as to why you didn't ask to see my ID.

Bartender: (Odd look) Well...

Me: Surely you didn't think I was over 21???

Bartender: (Crazy laugh) I think I was blinded by the platinum highlights in your hair.

Looks like I just had a big ole reality check. I guess it hits everyone at some point.

Note to self: Go straight home and color my hair.

Beach - Day 3

I was tapped out of beach stuff to write so Jay Baby volunteered to do a Guest Post! It's his first blog post ever so ya'll show him some love!

Another day at the beach! At first I was a bit upset Jill posted the fact we are gone out of town due to the high crime rate in Trussville, but I quickly got over it. We are due to be home soon and even though Jill would never admit it I know she is missing our babies (Callie and Sissy).

Today was another day full of a whole lot of nothing but it is SO fantastic to be away from my constantly ringing cell phone and the responsibilities of the usual work day. We made it to the beach around 930am or so and picked out a few beach chairs (umbrella included) down the beach a ways. Nothing out of the ordinary happened but I know Jill had her eyes peeled for another 'unclothed beach-goer' as we saw a few days before.

We made our way to the pool which is really quite nice. I heard some gals today talking about one of the pools being a 'mineral pool' and I had noticed it was a bit darker than the other pool right by it. Apparently it does your skin good or something if you spend time in it...we didn't bite!
Jill prepared dinner tonight (shocker, i know) as we have now eaten just about everything we bought when we went to the store on that first day we arrived. I have to highly recommend Portifino if you are ever planning a vacation at Pensacola Beach but request a room where you can see the beach. We have a pretty good view of...the Santa Rosa pass, which isn't all that bad but the beach would be a little better.


And now a little about me (Jill says I talk too much...I wonder if that translates to typing too?)... I'm waiting anxiously on our arrival home Friday because I am being delivered a motorcycle I purchased! It's an older model Honda (1985) and I can't wait to get my hands, and rear-end, on it Friday! It's been a long time coming and I haven't had a bike in about 5 years so I feel like there's been something missing from my life (bike riders would understand).

I could ramble on for hours about all types of stuff but Jill has already said, "doggone! you sure are typing alot!" That being said, I'd better sign off. I hope everyone enjoys Jills first 'guest post'!

Beach - Day 2

We had a great day but it feels good to be all settled in for the night. We got up this morning and went to see the Blue Angels practice. First of all, I was just blown away by the base in general. It's huge! The Blue Angels are absolutely amazing. If it hadn't been so blazing hot, I could have watched them all day.

Here's a short clip that Jay took.

And since I'm a huge sucker for a man in uniform (that's why I married one!), I couldn't pass up an opportunity to have my picture taken.

The rest of the day was spent laying out, reading and napping. It has been sooo relaxing. And if you're wondering, we didn't see any naked men on the beach today.

Beach - Day 1

For those of you who don't know, Jay and I are at the beach. We got here late last night and we have been the biggest bunch of lazy you've ever seen today. It has been WONDERFUL!!

We didn't leave till 6 last night (more on that at a later date) and felt way too tired by the time we got here to go by a store and get food for the condo. So, when we woke up this morning STARVING, we headed to the IHOP for breakfast. I absolutely love IHOP for my most important meal of my day. We got what we needed from the store and headed back.

Where we're staying is the last of the condos on the road that leads to a National Park. We drove down there to check it out and it was beautiful. You want to know what wasn't beautiful? THE NAKED MAN WE SAW!!! I am not lying. We pulled down in this parking area and there was a naked man just walking around about 10 feet from where we were and let me be clear, this was not a nude beach. I cannot even tell you how weird it was to see that.

The rest of the day has been spent sunning, napping and eating - 3 of my favorite things! I'll check in with you later!