Take Me Out to the Ball Game!

Orion is playing slow pitch softball again this summer at church. They play Monday nights, and the past couple weeks have been rainy, and or I have not felt like going to a 8 o'clock game. But, last night I decided to go and support and cheer on my Hubby and the team. It was a beautiful night, and it's always a blast to sit with the other wives (last year I was just a finance') and everyone there. I'm more social when it comes to these kinds of events, I'm not to interested in the game as much as I am talking to the people around me!

They played two games last night (they usually do), and were really close both times, but ended up losing the two games. All in all it was so fun hanging out at the game and watching my Hubby play, he's #1 obviously. (no, seriously...that's his jersey number) While at the game of course I snapped some pictures. Here's a few of my faves from the night, Enjoy:

Eunice and I at the game

Orion up to bat!

Base hit!

Eunice and I chillin' at the game.

My cute Hubby!

He's #1

Me and Orion after the game Monday night.

So, if you're ever looking for us on a Monday night, or want something to do...come on over to the fields. I'll be there cheering on the team, along with the rest of the amazing peeps from HPC!!

Bragging Rights!

So I just have to brag a little about our girl Angie (Miss Twin Cities 2008) she's pretty great! She's at Miss Minnesota week right now, mingling with all the other girls vying for the title of Miss Minnesota 2008! She has a busy week ahead of her, they have some fun things planned for the girls too! We'll (miss twin cities committee) be catching up with her on Wednesday at the Saints game and get an updated on how the week is going.

Back to my bragging.... her hometown of Austin, MN did a great article on Angie. You can take a look and read the article here. This is her 2nd time competing for the Miss MN title, her first time she made Top 5, and placed 3rd Runner Up. This year we're taking the cake! We're a little biased, but it's ok. There seriously are some great girls running. You'll find me in the audience this Friday already having picked my TOP 10 by the opening number introductions!

If you'd like to read more about Angie's week at Miss MN go to the Miss Twin Cities website and read all about in under the Miss Minnesota week tab.

Little Bits....

We had a busy weekend in the Worley House once again, this time we were in Minnesota for all of it. Summer is one of those busy times of the year, there's so much going on, and so many things to do. Thus far, our summer has been busy, busy, and full of fun. Here are some highlights from the weekend:
- Friday night I shot Prom pictures for Broadway High School in Minneapolis. Orion came along and acted as my assistant for the night, such fun working together!

- Saturday morning I did mock interviews with Cornerstone Communication. I interviewed 5 hope fulls for the Miss Minnesota title. The Miss Minnesota pageant will be help this weekend.

- Saturday evening, Hubby and I prepared a wonderful meal and had our friend Jimmy over, we hoped to keep him company while Jessie is out of town. I made a Italian meal, that turned out to be wonderful. I hate cooking Italian when Jimmy comes over, (he's Italian and it's always intimidating) But, he liked it, and was amazed. I felt accomplished!

- Sunday, church rocked!! Courtney did a harmonica solo...seriously who knew! It was awesome. Pastor Tory preached an amazing sermon.

- Sunday afternoon we celebrated Pastor Tory's birthday with a fiesta!

- Sunday later afternoon, I trekked it to the hotel with the Miss Twin Cities committee to check Angie in for the week of Miss Minnesota! We're so excited for her, she's going to do awesome. I can't wait for the pageant.

-Sunday later afternoon, while I was gone Hubby cleaned the gutters, patio and built my desk. He's amazing!

- Sunday night, Hubby and I settled in. He watched the Lakers vs. Celtics game and I unpacked and organized my closet & office.

It was a busy, but so fun weekend! Next up; family reunion, and Miss Minnesota pageant all this coming weekend! I'm excited, if life ever slowed down I think I'd be bored!

Happy Donut Day!

Today is National Donut Day! I'm not sure who thinks up these crazy holidays, or how they even get started but I am sure there are sweet tooth's around the world thanking that person! Today is extra special, if you're like me and love free stuff, or can't get enough of these treats, stop on over to your local Krispy Kreme shop. All day long they will be giving away these treats in celebration of National Donut day! I will not be par taking of this special offer, as I am stuck in my office. But if you feel like stopping by and bringing me one, I won't turn it down! And if you're up for some reading today check out America's 13 Best Bake Shops for the 13 best sweet treat shops in the good ole' USA!

Old Married Lady

We're coming up on 11 months of marriage here in The Worley house! I can't believe how fast it's gone by, to think next month we'll be married a year! It's crazy to think! I remember going from the day thinking; "my wedding can't get here fast enough." To now thinking; "where has the time gone?" There are so many little lessons that I have learned about marriage, myself, and my husband in the last 11 months. Lesson #1: everything will change! I remember in pre-marital counseling our Pastors asking us what we thought would change in our relationship after we got married. We weren't naive to think things wouldn't change, but I can say in honesty that I didn't know "everything" would change. It's true, once you're married things change. Even things you thought were "strenghs" in your relationship somehow change, and you don't think you're as strong in an area as maybe you thought.

Lesson #2: everything old, is new again! Even though Orion and I dated for two and a half years, and I thought we knew each other pretty good. I didn't think that there was anything else that I could know or be surprised by. But once we were married, came back from our honeymoon and real life settled in. I realized how much I was getting to know Orion all over again as a man, a husband, and as my partner in life.

My friend always says; "marriage is the most rewarding hard work I've ever done." When she said that to me it summed up a lot of what I was feeling, and I have repeated that same phrase to many when they have asked me; "How's married life?" It's amazing, awesome, wonderful, eye-opening, and so much more! But, she's right..... it's hard at times, and sometimes you don't understand the other, and want to give up, and might now want to work it out right then. But when you do, it's so rewarding and you feel closer to your spouse each and every time you climbed over one hurdle to the next.

Even though we have many years of marriage ahead of us to come, I feel stronger, and more connect to Orion now at this point in life than I ever did in two and a half years of dating! I can't wait to the next 100 years of life together!

Countdown to Miss Minnesota!

Many of you have heard my stories and travels the past few months about Miss Twin Cities, and Miss Minnesota. Well, the countdown and crunch time has set in. In just one week all 15 girls who will be competing for the title of Miss Minnesota 2008 will be headed to check into their hotels, ready to start Miss MN week. This past weekend on Sunday, we had a gown showing & send off for Angie. A time for her to show off her Miss MN wardrobe, and talent selections for the pageant. Also, a time for family and friends to wish her best of luck during the week of Miss Minnesota. Kathy, Judy and I are all excited for her, she's come along way since being crowned Miss TC, back in December. We've had a lot of fun with her these past few months, and are so proud of her! She's going to do an amazing job representing the Twin Cities at Miss MN. She checks into the hotel for Miss Minnesota this coming Sunday. The Miss MN board has a fun filled week for all the girls, some events including a St. Paul Saints game, lunch at Le Cordon Bleu, and an appearance at Gillette Children's Hospital. All of us on the Miss Twin Cities board are looking forward to seeing Angie on stage at Miss MN. We know were totally biased but, we think she's the best! I wish I could show you pictures of Angie's gowns and everything else from yesterday but until next week, everything is TOP SECRET! If you are interested in coming to the Miss Minnesota pageant check out the Miss MN website for ticket ordering info. There you can also read up on all the contestants competing for the title of Miss Minnesota 2008. You can also check out the Miss Twin Cities website for more details and info on the pageant and Angie's year as Miss Twin Cities.

Busy, Busy, Bee!

This past weekend was busy as ever for us in the Worley House, we had our house warming party this past weekend. All week I was getting things ready for the party, while Hubby finished some "projects" around the house. We put shelves up in 2 rooms, built a dresser, put up the bed in the spare room, and cleaned the house and made food for the party. I was tired by Sunday afternoon! Friday, I had my best friend Sara, her adorable baby girl and her sister come all the way from Wisconsin to visit. It was so nice seeing them and having them here to see our house and share in our lives. Friday night the girls all got together and I made dinner for them, we chatted, laughed and it was as if no time had passed. We had a slumber party that night, it was good to have my girlfriends around for the night. Eunice and I stayed up way passed our bed time talking, just like we were in 512 again. I miss those days, even though I love being married there's nothing like a good ole' girl fest and sleep over! Saturday, was our house warming party. Finally here, and ready to show off the house. My family came up from Iowa Saturday afternoon. It was so good having them here, and showing the house off to them for the 1st time! I hope they come visit us often in the new house. My nieces were in toe, they were adorable. I love having them at my house to play, color pictures, and see life for the first time. It's so fun to watch them. They keep me and the family entertained. I'm so thankful for the family and friends that came out to share in this day with us, and celebrate being home owners. It was such a nice day out, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Sunday, the whole family came to church with Orion and I. We love our church, and we love having our family to share in that with us. It was the first time my brother Shawn had ever been to our church, so it was nice to have him along. After church we came home and the family packed it up to head back home to Iowa. After they left I was off to a Miss Twin Cities event in St. Paul. The day just continued, and by the time I got home from the event I crashed! I was so tired, I just wanted a nap.... but laundry and picking up the house after family left was calling my name of soo loudly! Orion helped me pick up the house, and then we went on a walk around our neighborhood. A perfect ending to a very perfect weekend!