You Rock!

Engaged At Last!!!

Who knew that when I put together a Ragnar Relay team in August 2010 that I would discover the man of my dreams?  As captain of the Black Toes team, I was tasked with putting together a fun, energetic team to run the 190 miles from Miami to Key West Florida.  Instantly I knew of a group of friends to ask, but not enough to cover the 12 man team.  So, my original invite was extended to friends of friends and we ended up with 10 amazing runners, that I now consider great friends.
 
Fast forward to January 2011, my last days as a single woman.

Picture it! Sicily! 1926. Ok negative on Sicily and 1926 but for the next 30+ hours starting in Miami, Matt would position himself next to me at every possible moment: in the car, walking outside of the vans, in pictures, etc.  Bless his heart he even met up with me during my first leg and ran to the exchange with me. 

Upon arrival in Key West, Matt and I were inseparable and spent every minute together.  Matt says he knew he was going to marry me when we spent a luxurious day sitting on a bench watching the boats come and go.  That moment and so many others have been magical. 

Matt and I have had a whirlwind romance of only 4 months, and I know that sounds ri-donculous; however, who can put a time limit on true love? 

Matt proposed to me last night and I of course never hesitated.  He is my everything and I couldn't possibly dream of anyone I would rather spend the rest of my life with.  I love you Matt!!! 

Question: For better or for worse?
Answer: for better please....

GREENISH - BROWN

MASTER BEDROOM RENOVATIONS

Painting, is an quick and easy way to take a drab room and make it POP.  The master bedroom in our home was in need of some pizazz, so off to the color aisle of Lowe's we went.  We found an amazing pattern which required 3 different colors of paint.  This did not scare me or discourage me at all because I love the whole new feel of a room after a good paint job.  Maybe I should have been concerned considering how very large the room is and possibly I shouldn't have started priming on the same day I ran a half marathon.  Just saying...



Pre-Remodel | Nice and clean before the demolition starts.

 Master Bedroom (from doorway) 

    Right & back wall

 Exercise Area (in nook off of master bedroom) 

Master Bedroom (looking at door)

                                                                                                           

Preparation/Priming | Warning this area is under construction!

Master Bedroom (from doorway)                         

Right & back wall

Exercise Area                                                                          

Is Matt working hard, or hardly working???

Master Bedroom

 

In Progress |

Master Bedroom

Right & back wall 

Exercise Area     















Boom Done!

There you have it, our beautiful new master bedroom, complete with bedding and snow board.  Evenutally we are going to add curtains and a new rug that will match.  Stay tuned for an interesting idea behind the headboard...  

I love love love this room.  It's so comfortable and welcoming I just might never leave.