Taking Care of Business

New Blogspot

2009-06-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

Just in time for wedding fesitivities I have created a blogspot for details of our upcoming event! It's actually pretty boring at the moment but hopefully it will get more exciting as October 24th gets closer :)

www.sealtemple.blogspot.com

With love,
Hannah

Happy New Year!!!!

2008-12-31T08:40:00.000-08:00

Here are some pictures from Christmas. I spent a week in Weaverville and visited Banner Elk for a night. It's never enough time though.....Hope everyone is having a great Holiday Season and see you all in 2009!

So engaging

2008-12-14T16:00:00.000-08:00

It's official!!!! Kelvin and I are ENGAGED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's been a whirlwind night/day so I haven't had a chance to call everyone yet and thought I would spread the news by blog. Here's the story....

Around 9:30 last night we went to my neighbors' apartment for some drinks. Around midnight we decided we were done drinking and headed back to my apartment to shut it down for the evening. Kelvin said he would take Bizzy out for his last pee and I headed to my bathroom to get ready for bed. I was just done brushing my teeth when Bizzy comes running in with a bullystick in his mouth and a box tied to his collar with red ribbon. By the time I realized what was happening Kelvin handed me a card. One side was from Bizzy telling me how much he wants Kelvin to be his daddy and asking if I would marry him. The other side was from Kelvin but the tears were flowing and although I read the sweet words all I could do was knod my head and hug Kelvin. It was WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This morning we got up early, walked Biz and headed to Clayton. Mom and Dad came by for a few minutes to congratulate us on their way back from a Christmas party in Wilimington. We spent the rest of today with Kelvin's parents and brother celebrating his dad's birthday and they welcomed me to the family. It is still a little surreal when I look down at my left hand and see a ring there. I almost feel like someone is going come ask for their ring back......weird I know but I've been waiting a long time for Mr. Right :) Kelvin and I also exchanged our Christmas gifts this evening and all is right with the world.

(Kelvin playing his new XBox 360. We may never talk again:)

Belated Halloween Post

2008-11-09T11:57:00.000-08:00

Here are some fun pictures from Halloween....Bizzy in his Elvis "King Hound Dog" cape; Michael Meyers and the Witch; Me and Erin, and Me and Beth (Moulon Rouge Lady) at Aaron and Val's party.

And.....we're back

2008-10-30T19:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry about not posting lately. After working on the computer all day it is hard to set the laptop back up once I get to sit down at night.....but no more excuses. I'm here to blog! Here are the things that have been going on the past months:

September trip to Wrightsville Beach. I got to have a great weekend with the Archers and the Riggsbees. I got to meet lil JaiFaith who stole my heart immediately.

Kelvin's birthday celebration in Clayton. We had the yummiest eclair cake made by Kelvin's mom. Here is the birthday boy with Hayley (April and Dave's lil cutie pie).

Our first Carolina Hurricanes game.....Gotta love Rick Flair. Woo! Woo-w00-woo! Yes, you are looking at matching sweatshirts....

New hair....was hoping for a little more color drama but I like it :)

This past weekend Kelvin, Business, and I traveled to Glenville and Asheville to visit Mom and Dad. We went to a Western Carolina football game (see Kelvin's new hoodie) which was great up until the 3 quarter when they let Georgia Southern take over the 31 point lead they had. I shouldn't complain too much though because I expected a through ass whooping. So, since they only got beat by a touch down to a fairly good team I'll still say, "GOOOOOOO CATS!" That's a horrible picture of the lake from our house but that's all I got....not sure why but I think I was too busy relaxing :)

Couldn't help but snap this picture. This was our first chilly morning here in Raleigh and Bizzy was all curled up as I left for work. He made it EXTRA difficult to leave for work that morning to say the least.

So I feel weird about not having pictures to post

2008-09-15T13:39:00.000-07:00

But, I will post anyway. I guess I feel like pictures make a blog a little more personal but I don't always remember to have my camera handy...oh well. So since my last blog JP and Melissa met Kelvin and I at Fratello's. Much better as far a food goes although a little on the pricier side. The bruchetta was delicious!!! Kelvin bought his first grill over Labor Day weekend and we tried out steaks and burgers. I think he will be an excellent grill master :) Maybe next we'll try fish or something a little more challenging...Last weekend we went to see Tropic Thunder. It was surprisingly funny and Robert Downey Jr stole the show in my opinion. I still couldn't help but think of him in 'Weird Science' yelling "I'm shitting in my pants!!!" with a bra on his head. Kelvin and I were 2 of 5 people laughing in the entire theater (at least 20 people total). One guy left the theater saying, "That's an hour and a half of my life that I can't get back." Who goes to a movie starring Jack Black and Ben Stiller and expects thought provoking scenes? It's a comedy for crying out loud! This past weekend Kelvin and I painted his kitchen. It was just an eggshell color and we painted it "Kiwi Kiss" a.k.a Sage. I think it looks good for being painted by amateurs. I would like to warn you that painters tape can be a real pain in the arse. When we removed the tape it sometimes took the paint with it! Frustrating! Next is the living room. We're painting it "Cracker Bits" which is a tan color. I think it will go well with the black leather furniture Kelvin has in his living room. Yes, black leather in his bachelor pad :)

Work has been yucky the past couple of weeks as I've made some blunders unintentionally and people were so very kind to make sure I know I'm an idiot....gotta love that. BUT, it's just my turn and hopfully after tomorrow work life will be better. My fingers are crossed as well as my toes.

Guess that's it for now. Will try to do better about pics for next time. XOXOXOX

More stuff

2008-08-28T17:48:00.000-07:00

I know. You're surprised....2 posts, 1 month. What can I say? Just trying to be a better blogger. So not a whole lot going on that is new. I am SO FREAKIN' excited that JP and Melissa are here and just down the road. Here are pics from our first restaurant trip. Trali is an Irish pub in Brier Creek. Food's not great but the beer was just right. That's what's important, right?

Next is just me, Business, and Kelvin hanging out. Just me and my boys :) Good times.....

FYI: This is Kelvin's favorite t-shirt. He is VERY proud of his "guns" and so he just HAD to have this one. "The cops just pulled me over for carrying these guns." It's a stick figure with little mounds on the arms. Cheesy but very fitting :) (Love you, Boo). Oh, I normally wouldn't post such a beautiful picture of myself obviously just waking up BUT look how cute Bizzy is. And with Kelvin too. I am very glad to be taking care of Business. What would I do without him??

Last but not least is my co-worker and friend Kelvin (yes, I know 2 Kelvins). Last Friday was his birthday and today we went out for lunch at Torrero's. This is their birthday ritual. A HUGE sombrero, flan, and whipped cream all over your face (he wouldn't let me get a pic of that!) Happy Birthday, Kelvin!!!!!!

News on my finger....It is still broken. I keep forgetting to take a picture but you get the gist. It's doing well I guess but I am REALLY getting tired of wearing the dumb splint and having to be so freakin careful when I have to change it. I have to place it flat on the bathroom counter top, on top of a hand towel so I can slide my hand across it to dry the underside, then clean and lotion it so that I can get the new one on. If I don't keep my finger flat on the counter top and let my finger droop then I have to start my 6-8 weeks of splint time over again....I actually had a nightmare last night that I let my finger droop. So, I just keep on keepin' on. It could be worse but I will say that is it annoying and I better be able to take this dumb thing off on October 1st. AND I better not have to have surgery....which means a pin in my finger. Ow-y.....Sorry for the rant. Hope everyone has a stellar Labor Day weekend. XOXOXO

You'll have to forgive my boring post...

2008-08-10T15:30:00.000-07:00

Yay! I finally have some time to blog. The Olympics are on (Men's Water Polo), Kelvin is napping, and Business is eating his feet. The weather is great, only about 85 instead of 99 and not much humidity. You'd think I would be outside but I'll wait until about 5 or 6 and have play time with Biz. The most recent news in my world is that on Thursday evening I broke my finger....yes, you read it right. I broke the first digit of my left ring finger. No trying on rings for the next 6-8 weeks! Just kidding...sort of. Anyway, it happened at playtime. We like to play "keep away" from the dogs with balls and frisbees. It gets them running and we people-types get to participate. I caught one of the balls a little funny but just thought I jammed my finger. "Looks like you fractured it after all. And you tore the ligament as well.", said the urgent care doctor. Well damn....So I have to wear a splint 24/7 and go see an Orthopedic doctor....Oh joy. Pics later. So, because I can't type much I'm just going to post pics. You'll be seeing Fourth of July: Kelvin & Me (and you ARE seeing a smiley face in Kelvin's PIMP stien, Bizzy starting to "nip", Dad on the Harley, Me and Avery at a friend's baby shower, and my cousin's wedding reception at Wake Forest.....damn that took forever!

Just checkin' in...

2008-07-02T18:08:00.000-07:00

Sorry I've been MIA lately. Lots of things going on lately for Bizzy and me. I'll start with my trip to Banner Elk for Memorial Day. I've been missing the mountains lately and I really enjoyed hanging out at the McAndrew's house for the weekend.

So....I know you are all wondering why in the world my brother-in-law, Sean, is dressed in short shorts and a clown wig....or maybe you've met Sean and don't find this weird at all :) I have ALWAYS kidded Sean for his wardrobe (shocker) and he has been wearing shorts that were somewhat fashionable when he was in college (back in the 90s) and therefore "short". However, his wardrobe has improved of late and while we planned our beach trip around the dinner table Sean appeared in the ensemble pictured to the left. The clown wig is apparently a joke with his Aunt Debbie and Uncle Dick that I don't remember just now but he looks ridiculous none-the-less. Couldn't pass up a chance to show this one off!

And here are Ailish and Liam eating breakfast and getting ready for school (2nd and Kindergarten). Yummmm...chocolate chip pancakes withe chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Breakfast of champions to say the least :) here are a few other pictures from my trip: The McAndrew residence and Grandpa enjoying the porch.

Next is our family beach trip to Garden City Beach, South Carolina. We had great weather, great seafood, and great margaritas. Just wish I could have stayed longer!

Well, I'll have to stop here...I didn't get all my pictures downloaded and my camera just died....dang it. Well, look for July 4th (Kelvin's introduction), Bizzy playing, and Dad on the Harley. 'Til the next episode ;)

Been Bizzy...

2008-05-07T17:33:00.000-07:00

Sorry it took so long to post again. First the Blogger Man said my site was spam and then I just got busy. I went to William B. Umstead State Park with Erin (co-worker) and Bentley, Gayle (co-worker). Gayle's husband, Bob, and Shadow (punctuation??). We had a lovely walk but somehow I only ended up with one decent picture of Erin and Bentley. However, I have a feeling that is not the last time our little group takes the dogs for a State Park adventure!!

The awesome picture on my profile is at the park courtesy of Erin :)

Next in my adventures was participating in Habitat for Humanity with my company, CBRE. The group worked on 2 houses and our projects were mostly finish related. I got to work with Ann-Stewart (notice she is not in any pics as she LOATHES the camera) on making scuttle hole covers/hole in the ceiling that goes to the attic. Now, neither of us has ever worked with dry wall or a circular saw but by the end of the day we felt like old pros....sort of.

These are just a few of my co-workers who participated. First pic is Beth and Ginger; our project pics; Gayle, Beth, Erin, Ginger, and Dana (Stella on her phone); and last but not least drinking beer out of the back of Barry's truck. I LOVE Angela's ensemble....Planet Fitness t-shirt with a 22oz of Miller. We had a great time being away from the phones (except for Stella :) and computers and giving back to the community. Thanks to Ginger for coordinating our day!

Then Mimi came for a visit. Bizzy was very excited to see her. He was mostly good with the exception of one night when he got the zoomies and I got pissed. We went to the flea market in Raleigh which was pretty overwhelming for Mimi but I'm pretty sure we'll be going again. I like that they have produce there so it may become a frequented locale for me. Other than that we had a pretty low key visit that included cleaning my apartment, meeting our dog club friends, and of course, shopping! Below is a Bizzy Boo pic and then Mimi and Biz. Mimi never smiles in her pictures. Bizzy and I have made it our mission to get a snapshot of Mimi with a big toothy smile!!!!

Well, I guess that is it for now. I apologize for the sloppiness and lack of formatting. I just haven't had the time to sit down and play with the layout. I will some day. This weekend Mimi and maybe even Grandpa will be coming. Mimi and I are going to wedding shower in Statesville for my cousin. I'm sure pictures (I must stop using "pics" as it is annoying) will follow. Until next time....

My First Blog

2008-04-13T16:51:00.000-07:00

Okay, so, I am now officially a blogger. Exciting! Bizzy has been excited too. He has been watching the computer screen and listening to the laptop install camera software. I REALLY wish I had the camera for that part!!! I purchased a new Sony Cybershot so that I can document the new adventures of Hannah and Bizzy. Here is my Bizzy AKA "Taking Care of Business of Arringdon Park":

Anyway, today I had lots of plans to do lots of things but didn't really get anything accomplished. Bizzy and I got our daily playdate in. Each weekday morning we walk with Chipper (black lab) and Buster (Shepard mix). After work we sometimes get to see our morning pals, Pearl (boston terrier), or we have to go it alone which is not quite as much fun. Then on the weekends we try to make sure to have a longer playdate with all three. They love each other and play nice despite their varying sizes. Here are Buster, Chipper (not his best pic but there will be time for more), and Pearl:

We have a great time playing ball and taking walks. I am SO grateful for having all of these guys around. What would we do without them! Here is the gang: Stephanie, Dave, and Debora

I had 2 fun nights this weekend. Friday night I had beers with Stephanie and Debora after an "illegal" playdate at the playground...shhh.....Then Saturday night we ladies had TACO NIGHT!!! We had a fabulous time drinking and letting the dogs wrestle until Bizzy, yes Bizzy, was ready to go home. Thanks to Stephanie for hosting our girls' nights and thanks to Deb for making some YUMMY tacos. Here are some pics from TACO NIGHT (first event with my new camera and yes that is a happy Chipper)

Notice how I don't really know how to use the camera's video option yet :)

So I guess that is my first blog! YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Until next time...