A Great Weekend with Old Friends and Family

Well last weekend we headed back to Troy for a weekend full of seeing old friends and celebrating Jared's Birthday. His Birthday is not until Monday but in the Marriott Family we celebrate Birthdays for about a Month. So, Jared needed to kick his off right. 

Friday night we picked up a car full of people in Troy and headed over to The Tap Room in Saint Joseph. We were lucky to find a table that would fit all of use and Jeff joined us later with some cards for drinking games!  It was a great chance for Jared to talk with his friends and I got to chat with my Ladies. We are blessed to have great friends that no matter how long it has been since our last chat or visit we easily pick back up where we left off. That is a sign of True Friendship! After an interesting Evening we parted ways with Lisa and headed home. The men thought they need Taco Bell and fifteen 5 layer burritos were ordered. It was funny to hear the drive through guy read back the order but the guys eyes were bigger then their tummies!   It was a wonderful evening and here are some of the pictures! 

Saturday and Sunday we spent our time with family and it was wonderful. After a long weekend and fun night out with friends on Friday. We got up for Reid's basketball game at 8:00 am on Saturday, it was early but so much fun and we finally got to see him play. Reid's team didn't win but he did an great job! Way to Go Reid! Saturday night we went out to dinner with some family and tried out luck at the Casino. Before that Jared had to open some of his Birthday gifts! Sunday we enjoyed lunch with the Sutherland's and Neil! The weekend went way to fast and before we knew it we were back in Saint Mary's Preparing for the Week!

 

 

Until Next Time! Happy Birthday Jared! We Love You!

A weekend full of Wonderful People...

With school and internship starting up again, we wanted to make the most of this weekend. Friday we decided to spend the evening at home. We cooked a Delicious meal together and Barkley even had to see what was going on. After dinner we watched some of our shows that were recorded on the DVR. If your reading this and do not have one, you must get one. They are AMAZING!!

Saturday Jared had to work but then we headed to Topeka for dinner and drinks with friends. We had a wonderful time. It is always great to chat with friends and meet new people. At dinner Jared ordered a drink and he was shocked when it make in a margarita glass. We all found it funny but he was a good sport about it..

Sunday It was off to Hiawatha for a baby shower and it was a great time to chat with friends. When I arrived to the shower, I was early so I choose to stay in the car and read over one of my nutrition books. Well, it was so foggy when I drove in and my lights were on.. Well, since I did not get out of the car, I left the lights on and the battery died. My only option was for Tara to jump start if after the shower was over.. Which was a first time for the both of us and we both were talking to our dads the whole time. The main thing is that we were able to do it and it was a great feeling. Dad told me to just drive home and don't turn of the car for anything.. I made it home safely.  On a happier note the shower for Jordan was wonderful and she looked Beautiful 8 months pregnant. We played games and gave advice for her. Since many of us have yet to experience motherhood, our advice was funny and interesting!  It was great to see Jordan and she received a ton of cute things! Below is a picture of the gift Tara and I gave Jordan. I thought it was cute, so I took a picture!

Jared and Danielle's Work Out Challenge... In order for us to get into shape we have placed a little money on the line and the winner gets $50.00... We are eating healthier and working out. We purchased a work out DVD, Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. this 20 minute video kicks your booty and leaves us feeling great after it. We recommend it to everyone. On days that we aren't doing the DVD its running, which is not our favorite but it has to be done!

Hope Everyone is having an amazing Monday! Tomorrow School and Boot camp (Clinical Nutrition Review) starts up. Ready or Not here We Come!

Our Life Would not be complete Without Barkley B.

Never in our wildest dreams did we ever know how much love we would have for Barkley Birdie. Since the moment we held him in our arms we knew that he would be fit in perfectly. Since Barkley did not make it into any of the pictures from Dallas, he is getting is own post. We are posting some old, funny and new pictures of Barkley over the last few years.. 

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Family Road Trip

Last Week The Sutherland family took a road trip to visit our old neighbors Travis, Ashley & Oreo. We left on a Thursday and returned home Monday! The trip was full of great food, shopping & Ripley's believe it or not! For some odd reason we did not take very many pictures but here are some of our favorites! Enjoy..




Telling Oprah how easy it is to lose weight just by eating Healthy.. :)

Our last stop was the Stockyard and a trip to Billy Bob's. Each day they do a cattle drive down main street. We were able to see the Texas Longhorns up close and take some cool pictures.

Billy Bob's is the world's Largest Honky Tonk. Dad and Uncle Gene went there many years ago. They walked four miles but made it to Billy Bob's. We only felt it was only right to Honor Uncle Gene by visiting and having a Cold one! This was our first family trip and enjoyed every minute of our time with great friends. Since Barkley is not in any of the pictures, the next post will be of Barkley B. and only Barkley B...

Our Crazy Life.....

School is wrapping and people would think that we would take it easy and spend sometime together.. Nope.. We are Moving! That is right we are moving to a new place in the middle of December. We will be moving to St. Mary's Kansas. It will be a 30 min. drive to Topeka and 30 min. to Manhattan. The apartment is bigger and very cute! We will have an extra bedroom and it will be Jared's new Man Cave.. We will post pictures as soon as everything is in the correct spot.. :)

Merry Christmas From The Sutherland's

A Weekend Full of Kmart!

We did nothing that is worth blogging about! All we did this weekend was work and clean our apartment. We are currently looking for a new place to live and for someone to sublease our apartment. So Please keep your fingers crossed that we will find someone!

Since we did nothing this weekend but work. Barkley spent most of this time sleeping! He did have a great time on his walk with Aunt Jessie and Uncle Neil! Thanks for Taking him!




Until next Time! :)

Whirl Wind of a Weekend!

We headed back home on Friday and the weekend was suppose to be full of relaxation! Yeah Right! Friday night we visited my parents and then it was off to the Sutherland's for a night of fun! Jessica and Neil were caving pumpkins and we decided to join in on the fun! Well, then it turned into the Sutherland Vs. Lednicky Pumpkin Caving Challenge! Jessica was a lot more involved in their pumpkin then I was allowed! Jared decided that he wanted it to be perfect and I did not fit into the equation! Oh well, I had a great time snapping Pictures! We did not decide on a winner but I think The Sutherland's Won the contest!

Next up on our Whirl Wind of a weekend was a nice Saturday with My mother while Jared was in the timber checking Trail Cameras with Reid! We have a great time just hanging out and watching movies. She is doing great and We are praying she continues to get better each day! Keep Praying! Saturday night we prepared for a family Hay Rack Ride! We took enough clothes and blankets but in the end I was so happy that we did! The family decided to take the kids on a small ride and Then the Adults thought it would be a grand Idea to scare them! Here are some pictures from that night! Everyone had a great time and being with family is always fun!

The guys in the masks tried their hardest to scare the little kids. They got them to scream once but the next time the car was spotted prior to them jumping out of the woods. The kids then went to the Haunted House in Troy! It was a Happy Halloween for Everyone!