Bark in the Park

The week after we got back from our trip to DC, Greg's friend at the Bulls called to let him know that they were having Bark in the Park that week.  We decided to go because when we went 2 years ago, we really enjoyed it.  I mean, our dogs act crazy initially because there are so many other dogs there, but then they get adjusted and end up relaxing.  Last time we went, I didn't pack water and a bowl for them to drink out of, and so we had to buy a bottle of water at the park for the dogs which was not ideal! 

It's actually a pretty cool event, if you have a minor league (or major) baseball team near you, then check out their promotions schedule to see if they do a Bark in the Park.  They had a bunch of local dog daycares, and vets set up with tents and information.  The company that makes the "thundershirt" is actually based in Durham, so they had a booth also.  Penni got a toy from the thundershirt people that she is obsessed with.  Overall, we had a really good time, and it was so nice having this event in April instead of July so that the dogs (and humans) didn't get so hot!

Penni checking out the other dogs

Hershee watching the game- ha!

Here's a family picture

Relaxing Weekend

We have had an insanely busy couple of weeks with the start of baseballs season, and the Bulls first home stand.  The week before the Bulls had their first home game Greg was working like crazy, he was staying at work until 9:00-11:00 pm!  So, we were both really excited with this home stand coming to an end on Friday.

Greg didn't have to work the game on Friday, so we had planned on going to the game and then going out with a few of the people that he works with afterwards.  The game was supposed to start at 7:05, and so I was going to go home and we would just go to the game together.  Well, we got some crazy rainy weather late that afternoon.  I got home, we cooked dinner, and we waited to hear what time the game would start.  Now, if you know me, you know that I'm not really a late night person.  I like going to bed early, and getting up early.  As we approached 9:00 pm I began to ask if we really wanted to go.  BUT Greg insisted.  They pulled the tarp off the field, we headed to the stadium and the game started at 9:05.  Not only did the game start late, but I felt like it was going SO SLOW.

We headed over to a bar that over looks the field and watched the end of the game with one of Greg's co-workers, and once the game was over we headed to a different bar where we were meeting everyone.  It was a lot of fun.  Everyone was unwinding, and I got to meet and interact with a few of his co-workers that I've wanted to get to know.  We rarely go out, so this was a treat!

Saturday slept in, and Greg really wanted to go to Joseph A. Bank because they were having a good sale, and my brother and sister in law gave him a gift card for Christmas.  We went and he decided to get a charcoal pin-stripped suit and a red paisley tie that he has wanted for a few months.  After that we went by some furniture stores because we are looking at buying a new couch and chair.  We have our eyes set on something, but we are trying to make sure it's a good price and that we can't find something we like better.

We stopped and got a RedBox on the way home.  We got The King's Speech.  I think that we both really liked it.  We also grilled burgers for dinner.

Sunday we didn't really do much.  We spent the afternoon at the pool (where we both got pretty sunburned, Greg is much worse than me).  The we went and got another movie!  We got The Kids Are Alright.  I was really disappointed.  I have pretty high expectations for films that are nominated for best picture, and to be honest...  I don't know how it go put into the same category as The Fighter and The King's Speech (the only two that we have seen that were nominated, but we are working our way down the list- I'm dying to see Black Swan).

All in all it was a wonderfully relaxing weekend, and I'm glad that Greg got to kick back.  He's been working really hard, so he needed some time off.  I hope you guys had a great weekend!

Cha-cha-cha-changes!

Hi!  I am the most terrible blogger out there...  I'm sorry!  I am going to try and do better, I promise. 

We've had a lot happen since the last time that I updated the blog.  We were kind of in limbo about what the future was going to bring.  WELL........

Greg graduated from Georgia Southern University on December 10.  He received his Masters in Sport Management.  He had absolutely no desire to walk at graduation, but I made him!  Can you blame me?  I was and still am so very proud of him!  Of course, I made him take a bunch of pictures, and he was so embarrassed (but he tolerated it). 

We got there REALLY early because I wanted to make sure that I got a good seat.  

Here is Greg before anyone else was there. ha!

 

This is the stage

Can you spot Greg?  I'd say he was pretty happy and proud of himself!

I was SO proud!

Here he is with his diploma! 

He was so ready for me to stop taking pictures, but isn't he so handsome??

After graduation, we had to get back to Charleston because Greg had a phone interview set up for that afternoon.  He felt like it went really well, and he was pretty confident that things would work out.  So, for a week and a half we were stressing out, trying to make arrangements for where we would live, what we would do, how long I would work before moving, etc in case things worked out.  Well, HE GOT THE OFFER!  We were so excited!  We made the decision to keep it a secret until we went home for Christmas.  We told our parents while we were home, and then once we got back I told my boss.  Come to think of it, I don't think I ever made the big announcement...  

Greg accepted a position with the Durham Bulls!  They are the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays.  He is so excited to be working there, and he is absolutely loving his job!  We are thankful that he was able to find a job so quickly.  I am really excited for baseball season to get here, and we are looking forward to hopefully staying in the Raleigh/Durham area for a while.