Monday, December 31, 2012

2012: The Year of Twos

Two glorious weeks studying Pacific marine ecosystems along the southern coast of Oregon complete with two octopuses, Ocho & He'e Nui (who was shy and didn't want his picture taken).







Two guys, one a best friend whom I heart and one whom holds the heart of my best friend, serving in Peru and Togo through the Peace Corps.


Two fun, exciting, and educational summer jobs; being an overnight counselor for the Florida Tech Marine Science Summer Camp and teaching third and fourth graders at Brevard Zoo. 


Only two losses (heartbreaking as they were) for my Georgia Bulldawgs! To just have five more seconds and five more yards... What an incredible season!


Two special turtles come and gone: saying hello to my first nesting Green sea turtle and saying goodbye to Lonesome George.  Walking two miles and running one for sea turtle conservation during my first, but not last, 5K.


Meeting two science heroes of my childhood, Dr. Jane Goodall and Bill Nye the Science Guy.


Seeing the Forysth Park Fountain in all it's glory and dressed up for two holidays, Saint Patrick's Day and Christmas.


Two tearful farewells from the Space Coast to the Shuttles Discovery and Endeavour.


Two Presidents met in one day, one of the United States of America and the other of the Florida Institute of Technology.  


And two very special baby girls celebrating their first Christmas.


Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Thankful for Thankfulness {Part II}

I have the privilege of being an AVID Tutor at Eau Gallie High School.  It is quite honestly the highlight of my week and I am thankful to be a part of this Family!  Before Thanksgiving break, the students surprised myself and the other tutors with these thank you cards!  Just goes to show, a little thanks goes a long way! 

Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all!! 








Saturday, November 10, 2012

Two Good Two Be True


How sweet it is to be a Georgia Bulldawg :-]  I am beyond thrilled that my Alma Mater defeated those dirty gators both years I have been in Florida pursuing my Masters!  
The Bulldawg stays on the fridge for a second year! 


I'll never forget the {oblivious} initial revealing... 



And an other win over Auburn?!?  Be still my little Bulldawg heart...

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Turtles & Touchdowns

Florida Tech has combined two of my favorites...

  

The inter-squad scrimmages don't come close to the splendor of the SEC but the view can't be beat.  They'll get there one day~

Thursday, October 25, 2012

G8R H8R



I could barely believe my eyes whilst grocery shopping at Publix the other day.  Could it be?!  More Bulldawg balloons than Gator balloons?!  I would have bought them all if they weren't $3 each! 

 Happy two months until Christmas, y'all!  Here's to having an early Christmas present this weekend in the form of a Gator stomping...Hopefully Sandy won't get in the way!



Sunday, October 14, 2012

Endeavour

Endeavour finally made it to California!  
She was such a bittersweet beauty to behold leaving the Space Coast.






I'll never forget the sweet surprise of seeing her up close while touring the Kennedy Space Center earlier this summer.






Monday, October 1, 2012

I heart pumpkins

 Happy first day of October! Ever since my early days I have adored pumpkins.    


I especially love miniature pumpkins!!  Do you like my desktop pumpkin patch?  



October is my favorite month with her deeply bright blue skies and orange pumpkins.  
But make no mistake... I have no love for anything blue/orange regarding college football!


GO DAWGS :-]

Monday, September 17, 2012

Departure of Discovery

Five months ago, I watched Space Shuttle Discovery depart the Space Coast for Washington, D. C.


Fifteen years ago, I watched the same Shuttle depart for Outer Space.  


I will never forget feeling the "rumble in my heart" from that August morning launch. 

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Victory!!


Victory~ I survived thrived in my first 5K!!  With a time of 43 minutes and 12 seconds I was 1168th overall and 87th in my age group.  I was thankful and thrilled to cross the finish line!  Especially with my friend Metz coming back to find me after finishing (32.53/38th) and cheering alongside me :-]  
  

I had a blast running with Michelle & Peter who both had an amazing race ~ finishing 39.28/76th and 27.23/17th respectfully. 



Yay, Turtles!!

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The "Heinz-Man"


Long drives, choosing good travelin' music, watching airplanes, jumping waves, cheering on the Dawgs, eating great BBQ, keeping Christmas Secrets, playing Chinese Checkers, daring to dream, the comfort of a hug, cracking roasted peanuts and trusting silent prayers... 
I all learned from you. 

Happy 57th Birthday, Daddy :-]
I love you!!

Then there were four...

Wow!  It's already race time?!?!      



My friends Michelle & Peter (aka my "Tuesday night family") decided to join!  
I could not be happier!!


Let the carb loading begin :-]