Today my best friend Courtney's baby girl turns one! Happy Birthday Emma Claire!! They're celebrating with a big party today and I hate that Martin and I can't be there, but I'm sure its going to be fabulous!

A Weekend Away

About two weeks ago we packed a small suitcase and took off to Tampa. In all the years I've lived in Florida I had never actually been to Tampa, so it was nice to take a few days and see a new city! We went away for the weekend with another couple, our good friends Dwain and Abiya Stilson. On Friday we attended the Tampa Bay Rays game and witnessed a very historic "No Hitter". Martin and Dwain were thrilled! Abiya and I were, umm, also thrilled. :)

We spent Saturday at Busch Gardens which was tons of fun but really hot. And I mean HOT! Even the animals seemed hot as the majority of them did nothing but sit in small ponds of water in their exhibits all day! That's the thing about Florida, tons of stuff to do depending on how much you are willing to sweat!

Its off to work we go...

We are officially a two income household! Martin just began work with SeaWorld on Tuesday as an Accounting Clerk II. He seems to be enjoying it a lot. He'll be overseeing their culinary warehouse and inventory, which meant he had to have a day of training on proper food handling and storage. For me this meant a day of him watching me cook and store leftovers and telling me all about the proper way to do so!! He can be such a smarty pants!

I'm working for the Florida Theatrical Association. My office is located downtown and we work closely with Broadway Across America and True Marketing Entertainment. I work in the Box Office primarily with our Season Ticket Holders. I LOVE IT!! Everyone there is wonderful and the work is fulfilling. I'm surrounded by employees and patrons that truly love all things theatre! I feel I've been blessed with a pretty awesome opportunity. We're opening our own Community Theatre in September and I cannot wait to see what doors this might open!

As I said before, when Martin and I hit the road for Florida, my parents and sister took a week off to help us move. I know for a fact however, that they only agreed to the trip because they all three wanted to go to Disney World! And went they did, along with a trip to Busch Gardens, an airboat ride and a BBQ with all of our friends from the Sunshine State. It was a great mini-vacation and Martin and I certainly appreciated the help!

**Because my husband finds it humorous to only take pictures when no one is paying attention, the only picture of the five of us I have from the entire vacation is that one to the right. And yep, its of the five of us....that's my mom's arm over there on the far right edge.

All Settled In

Well, finally, yes, I know....finally, we are completely unpacked and all settled into our new home here in Florida. My parents and sister took a week off and helped Martin and I move into the new apartment. We are now the proud renters of a two bedroom, two bathroom first floor apartment. The complex is located in Stoneybrook, which is a golf course community in the Waterford Lakes area of Orlando. Our front door opens to a very secluded, very green area where we like to sit out and watch the wildlife. And by wildlife I mean the family of five raccoons, the mama and baby birds, and about a gazillion lizards! Not the most glamorous of farm animals, but they keep us entertained!! I can't even explain how much I loved unpacking all of my prized possessions that had been locked up in storage for two years! And on top of that, we are finally getting to enjoy all of the goodies we were gifted for the wedding!

We love our neighborhood! Whenever we go for a walk we always find ourselves strolling through the streets full of huge homes that are perfectly nestled on the golf course. Ahh to dream....one day, one day, but for now we are very happy with our little place and finally getting to be just the two of us.

Here are a few snapshots from the apartment! Enjoy :)

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