Swept Away

From my Valentine

2012-02-14T08:25:00.003-08:00

(hehehe)

Love you Mr. Broome.

2012-02-13T11:16:00.001-08:00

SweetH20 Sweetheart Half Marathon

This was Holly's first half- marathon and my third.

It was insano.

It was a trail run, meaning, we ran, hiked, and navigated small rock filled pathways. For her first half- marathon, Holly did amazingly well. She had never run more than six miles and she kept ahead of me the entire time. I was amazed. The temperature dropped as the morning progressed leaving us freezing, but it was fun and as always.. I felt amazing when we were done. Pushing myself hard through a good work out always leads to immediate satisfaction.~~Once I can feel my toes again, of course.~~

No joke. Everyone should run one.

Holly said she would be with me on the next goal of running a marathon(I know, how many times have I said I was going to do it??).

Oh yes,

(via ali edwards )

I found this on pinterest. I love the quote and wish it were a print on Etsy. Reminds me of "try try again," but put more eloquently.

2012-02-10T10:11:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was a doosey.

I went home to check on Betsy at lunch to make sure she wasn't on the new sectional, which she was. Betsy the princess lap dog trapped in a giants body thinks she can lay anywhere she wants but she has another thing coming to her.

Anyway, back to that
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On my way back to the office, this dude pulled out in front of me.

Seriously, my first car accident that didn't qualify as a "fender bender" and wasn't my fault.

I repeat.

This wasn't my fault.

Thank the Lord for that and my safety of course. It all happened in slow motion and I really thought as it was happening that the guy in the other car might be seriously hurt, but he wasn't. Thank you Lord, he was ok!

I felt bad for the kid I hit. He was young, worked at Wendy's and went to West GA. He reminded me of me, in college in the sense that I didn't obey traffic laws consciously and I didn't have a fabulous car and often times I wondered if my parents we're going to kill me.

Can you believe the difference in damage? Seriously unbelievable. My car got the better end of that deal. Dear Chevrolet,

Thank you for this sturdy hoss of a car.

Sincerely,

It wasn't my fault(because let's face it, it usually is)

I really am thankful to be ok and even more thankful that Mr. It was his fault is ok. As a side note, I find myself often asking the Lord to increase my faith in all situations and yesterday He proved Himself to do so. He is good all the time. My prayer coming away from it is that the other guy would know this too.

Two weekends ago we had the pleasure of going to the Blue Jean Ball with friends Ben and Elizabeth and Blake and Kirsten. It was a ball, literally. Mr. Broome pulled out cowboy boots I never knew he owned. They had made their home at his parents house and he went to get them for the occasion.

Don't send them back Mr. Broome.. I really like you looking like a cowboy.

Happy weekend to everyone.

I signed up to run a half marathon tomorrow without having done any training runs! At 28 degrees in the morning, I am not looking forward to it!

2012-01-29T18:10:00.000-08:00

Friday night, after a long week of work and studying, I cooked a really healthy meal.

Oh ok, no it wasn't healthy. Taco soup, buffalo chicken dip, and cake batter rice krispy treats.

It was good, that's all that matters at the end of a week like this.

My mom had a long week too and needed to calories just as bad as I did...

It was a nice little dinner.

Mr. Broome pulled something in his back while moving the old sofas out of the house today. He also noticed his hair is "thinning." Sounds like a 30 year old's problem to me:) Ohhh just kidding.

2012-01-24T11:39:00.000-08:00

(Dutch Industrial Coffee Table)

Sigh...

In plans to revamp the den, I find myself stuck on Restoration Hardware's website.

Then I come to my ~~cents~~ senses and begin the hunt for something similar that won't make Mr. Broome say "Why do we need a baaazillion dollar coffee table??"

We don't Mr. Broome.

We need one just like it.

(Overstock)

Oh yes and did you know Overstock is $2.95 to ship?

I call that a deal my friends.

2012-01-23T11:25:00.000-08:00

(Mr. Broome's dirty boots atop freshly stacked firewood.)

We had a nice relaxing weekend at the lake with friends. Mr. Broome and Ben found a tree down Saturday and spent the better part of Saturday afternoon splitting it. One steak dinner and a round of card games later and we we're beat. It was a nice weekend.

Sunday was supposed to be clean up and organize ~~before I go crazy~~ day.

Instead, we added to the chaos that is our house and went sectional hunting. We wanted to be picky with our decision because we have not been happy with our den furniture. We have a large den half brick walls and the other half windows. It is a great space, but needs a sofa with the perfect mix of style, function, and coziness(of course!)

After a rainy Sunday in Atlanta, I think we have found the one. I will have to post pics once it arrives.

2012-01-22T19:10:00.000-08:00

My best friend Brittney is due to have a sweet baby girl in a little less than two months. I am so excited! To prepare for sweet baby D as I will call her.. I went to Britt's home town last weekend for a fun shower hosted by her mom's friends.

The hostesses had adorable pink and green topiaries placed on the food table that Brittney can take home and use in the nursery along with baby D's initials.

Yummy hors d'oeuvres for the mommy to be.

Britt's mom brought some of Brittney's outfits from she was a newborn and they were ridiculously sweet. Her pink and purple bloomers will be so cute on baby D!

Another shower decoration- giant lollipops! I would guess a creative "pinner" made these.

Mama Brittney with all of the hostesses!

Brittney and her best friend MaryJane. MaryJane is super creative and knitted a baby blanket for baby D. It was cream with pink bows and really soft.

Can't wait for her to be here Britt! Love you!

2012-01-20T07:11:00.000-08:00

Lately.

I've been practicing my cake skills. Meaning baking and decorating. I fully intend on baking the cake for my best pregnant friend's shower and I need all of the practice I can get until then. Let me assure you, it will not be Betty Crocker. Because the cake above of course isn't Betty Crocker..

I was on my way home from the gym the other night and saw this sky as I was coming down our road. I think the sky looks better from my house. Have I said that before?

I grabbed my camera in a hurry to catch the sun going down.

I thought after Christmas I would have time to rest and catch up and get my head and home a little more organized, but I have been going non stop. I guess this is what makes life fun though.
I saw a quote the other day on where else but Pinterest and it pretty much sums up how I am feeling.

via pinterest

Happy Weekend:)

2012-01-16T07:55:00.000-08:00

I've already re-capped our trip to Helen, but I had to share pictures that weren't taken on my cell phone.

This is my sweet sister- in- law Jenny. She is wonderful. She too has red hair like Mr. Broome.

She is married to my really awesome brother-in-law, Bryan. I have always always wanted siblings, being the only child that I am. I feel so blessed to have gained two!

Oh man I love him. I wonder how many times I have said that on this blog.

Jenny J., me, and Jenny A.

Bam. Another Broome family picture.

Every picture is a family picture when it's just the two of us.

I love Mr. Broome's red cheeks. They aren't seasonal either. Nope, those are year round rosy cheeks. If his hair ever turns white (not grey) he will make a good Santa. Cheeks wise, of course.

Bryan, Mr. Broome, and Russ

Things I am trying to remember in the New Year:

Cake doesn't equal skinny, but the strawberry cake I baked last weekend was so good. Oh yes, but cake doesn't make skinny. Right.

2012-01-03T18:48:00.000-08:00

I think these resolutions are pretty attainable.

Have you made any?

Mr. Broome said his only resolution this year was to love me EVEN MORE.

Oh, OK. He didn't say that. But he was thinking it.

2011-12-31T13:38:00.001-08:00

We had a great weekend celebrating the New Year in Helen, GA.

I feel so certain that 2012 is going to be a great year.

New Year's Eve I ventured off on a run and snapped some pics of the scenery. My running buddy was supposed to come along with us, but she ended up at the AU game instead!

To ring in the New Year, we had dinner at Paul's, a restaurant in downtown Helen. We attempted to enjoy our dancing shoes, but it was incredibly crowded. We ended up chatting on the porch of the restaurant just until the clock struck twelve. Then we headed home and went to bed.

A plus for the evening: Paul's handed out hats and "Happy New Year" head bands along with noise makers. Pretty much made my evening.

New Year's Day we did not eat black eyed peas and collards. We did not do laundry either(that's a superstition from childhood).We did taste apple cider and build a big fire. I even gathered a healthy collection of miniature pine cones to use in a 2012 Christmas project.

Things that I love about Mr. Broome:

He told me to pick out a glass bottle coke on a trip to Betty's grocery store. You know why? Because coke in a glass bottle is just more special than a regular coke and he knows this.

It's the little things.

He had a terrible cold/sinus-throat infection going on, but he tried so hard to be fun this weekend. Even sick, my Mr. Broome is fun.

He doesn't look so fun in the above picture, but I assure you he was.

Can you tell these are all phone pics? I have a ton more on my camera that I will be sure to post later.

Here's to 2012!

2011-12-09T16:44:00.001-08:00

If I were a painter, I would paint this sky.

Then give it to someone I love.

Because this sky really says "I love you."

2011-12-09T09:58:00.001-08:00

Bam, a sock bun. Now Andy's mis-matched socks serve a purpose.

Things I have been doing since my last research paper:

Helping my mom with her tree.

Practicing the sock bun.

Oh yes.

Christmas music. I made the best mix on Spotify of piano tunes, Coldplay, and a little Mariah Carey.

Because what is a jammin Christmas without a little Mariah(she's on fii-ya)??

2011-12-07T19:51:00.001-08:00

Hohoho, the Broome's have a tree.

We picked it out at the tree farm.

Mr. Broome cut it down himself. Much better than last years Home Depot tree. Not knocking Home Depot of course, sawing it down yourself just makes it more special.

While I decorated the tree, these two snuggled..

and licked each other.

I found some glittery birdies to adorn my tree. They're pretty fantastic.

Poor Betsy. She never catches a break. This is her stiff, "I know they're going to yell at me if I move" pose. She's such a good girl.

Thanksgiving

2011-11-30T07:34:00.001-08:00

We spent Thanksgiving at the beach with Mr. Broome's family. It was the best time. The weather was perfect. Highlights from the trip: perfect running weather- I got a 7miler in on Thanksgiving morning(woo hoo, pass that homemade macaroni over, please and thank you!), deep sea fishing on Swept Away(minus the nausea), catching the first and biggest Red Snapper the day I went out, not too early morning black Friday shopping, $20 Judith March dress sale, getting to know my Aunt Linda, taking pictures, beach sunsets, and of course... snuggling Mr. Broome.

(Me, the first Mrs. Broome, and my sis-in-law:)

I told Mr. Broome that my most favorite part of the trip was getting in bed early every night. Two nights in a row we were in bed by nine. It's so nice to get in bed all snuggly when you don't have to be anywhere the next day.

Mr. Broome, the once was mountain main- seen here as the fisher man. He is so handsome and manly in his boat. His smell though.... after a day of fishing, there is nothing nice about that smell.

Oh sunset.

Love a good sunset just like a good rainbow.

I have more pictures to post later, but this was all I had time for.

It is officially Christmas time! Do you know what that means?

My table is already set with Christmas china.

2011-11-14T20:13:00.001-08:00

It's been a while since this weekend, but I loved the trip so much I couldn't forget to share.

Our humble abode for the weekend. Humble and piney.

Dear Mr. Broome,

You look right at home, you mountain man. Look at you, you are the man of that mountain moose chair.

~~This grizzly bear~~ Betsy looks right at home too. She quickly found her seat.

Oh man, can we move to the mountains? We really did discuss how wonderful it would be to have this view everyday.

I don't think I could be more in love with fall's colors.

There is absolutely no good reason why this house shouldn't be mine. Mr. Broome and I discussed all of our life options while looking at the pretty mountain homes. Does he want to be a lifetime fisher man, living on the beach, and having regular run in's with Jose Wegebe? Or does he want to live in the mountains, breathing the cold air as he chops wood and keeps his little lady(that's me) away from big ole bears?

We most definitely went hiking.

That was our BIG goal for the weekend, other than insano snoogling of course.

However, insano snoogling took precedence.

Pictures above are me and Mr. Broome foe hiking. We really just went for a stroll from the cabin. Don't get me wrong though, it was a long, hilly stroll.

When we became exhausted from snoogling, we found a puzzle. Mr. Broome and I worked hard at it for a couple of hours, but eventually pooped out....

and baked brownies..

Oh man. That's all.

2011-10-25T10:03:00.000-07:00

We're back from a quiet, snuggly weekend in Blue Ridge. We had the best time. We were disappointed to find a gas log fireplace when we arrived after Mr. Broome had loaded up plenty of wood to take with us. Then the gas logs weren't working and we ended up turning up the heat and opening the door just to smell our neighbors fire. Needless to say, when we got home I begged Mr. Broome to start a fire. I snuggled up with a new book and read until I fell asleep.

I can't wait to post a few fall pictures from this past weekend. I hadn't been to Blueridge before, but the town was quaint and cozy and of course the trees we're beautiful.

2011-10-18T07:32:00.000-07:00

Man, what I wouldn't give for better pictures from this event.

Holly and I ran in a "Down and Dirty Mud Run" on Sunday. I won't lie, I was secretly a little apprehensive about it. I really don't like to be dirty. It's the girl in me. But. I couldn't turn up a fun race with my fitness buddy.

Let me tell you one of the many reasons why I like Holly.

Our t-shirts.
It's been a long time since I made t-shirts for anything. I would guess the last time I made a t-shirt or costume of any sort was in college on the AZD hall. Holly said we needed to make t-shirts and came up with a few theme names for them. Her favorite and mine was "Victorious Secret." Get it??

Victorious we were. We finished 12th(Holly) and 13th(Me) out of 144 other women in our age range. I guess that means we're fast for our age... whoohoo! Too bad when I was looking at the race results, I kept searching the 18- 24 year old range. I kept searching for my name, perplexed as to where it was. Then it hit me. I am 26.

I promise we don't look half as dirty as we actually were. There was dirt coming out of my ears after I had gotten home and showered. We had the very best time. Holly is the kind of girl who will kill a box of munchkins with you before running a race where walking isn't a part of her equation. Holly is also walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-day walk for a cure for breast cancer.That is 60 miles in 3 days! Do you think you'll still be up for Monday Runday Hols? ;)

Hope everyone is having a good week!

2011-10-13T17:19:00.000-07:00

Betsy ran a little over three miles with me yesterday. We're working on her diet and fitness. We have to have the Betser around for many years to come.

I was hurrying out the door this evening to meet Mr. Broome for dinner. He was just getting home from his second week in New Jersey. This amazing rainbow stopped me in my tracks. I had to grab my camera. I wish it was as pretty in the picture as it was standing in my front yard.

There were actually two rainbows, but you can't see them that well in my pictures.

Wow, I really love a good rainbow.....

The weather was crazy today. Off and on rain, a giant Lucky Charms rainbow, and then more rain that you could barely see to drive through. At the end of the evening though, you could see the storms moving out.

Did I mention that I love Fall? Can you imagine the leaves dying in such vibrant color? Makes me think of the Lord's love.

2011-10-12T18:04:00.000-07:00

Oh man. Fall is in full force. Never mind the rain the last few days.. we needed it right?

I love the road leading to our home.

We have a new critter at our house. I think our home is a catch all for needy animals. I'm not sure this is a good thing. I certainly don't want to be called the cat lady.. this new guy has no name yet, but he sure is cute.

Betsy might disagree.

Can't tell you how many times we took this picture. The cats and Betsy we're not getting the whole "family in front of the fall scene" picture. Not sure that I don't look constipated either.

Mr. Broome started feeling nasty after we took pictures. I think he caught something from the Jersey Shore.. He spent all of last week in New Jersey for work. Betsy and I we're sad, but we made the best of it with girl dinners and snuggling.

Pinterest is addicting. I've found so many recipes that I'm so anxious to try. The above is a super easy sticky buns recipe. They were definitely sticky, but yummy too.

Mmm.. the finished product!

The 1st Mr. and Mrs. Broome posed in front of the fall decor too. This fall scene is pretty freakin serious. Andy has spotlights shining on it in the evenings. Because who doesn't LOVE fall???

2011-09-22T16:28:00.000-07:00

This rainy weather makes us Broome's snoogly.

Like the kind of snoogly where you want a warm cup of coffee and a good book..

just to help you get sleepy.

2011-09-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

I went running yesterday with my sweet friend Holly. She has a son, Jace, who just turned three. He came along too in his running stroller. Holly is always working on her fitness, and I can be her witness when I say.. pushing a running stroller is some kind of work. I had told her to begin that I would be glad to help push because we would be running a few good hills. She let me push that sucker for a couple of miles and it is a whole different work out in itself. So props to Holly for getting double the work out that I do on a normal run. Maybe I'll go buy one and fill it with books.. or Betsy.

The past two weekends have been incredibly uneventful. No plans, just working around the house, cleaning, organizing, and cooking. I shouldn't say cooking, but I have been learning the ins and outs of my trusty crock pot. It was simply a space thief for the last three years, but it has been in full use the last two weeks. Mr. Broome won't complain either; he's enjoyed the last few meals from it. I like fresh food too, but the weeks can be so busy. Sometimes throwing chicken the crock pot is too easy, especially knowing I can use it for salads or wraps for the rest of the week.

I've been enjoying fall candles, Pumpkin Spice, to be exact. I wish Fall we're a permanent season. I could live in fall all year and you wouldn't hear a complaint from me. I've already pulled out my pumpkin displays and scarecrows. Andy and I went to Home Depot Saturday on a mission for pine straw. Secretly I was eager to get my hands on a few pumpkins, but there were none to my dismay. You would think as eager as stores are to get you in the Christmas spirit, ~~ie. Hobby Lobby has rows of Christmas stuff 50% off NOW.~~ they would surely have pumpkins mid- September. Bah, humbug!

So, I live in a town with zero shopping, and when I come across a good find at TJ Maxx, I find myself calling everyone in my contact list.. and posting it for you all to see. This adorable green tweed chair was $65. I was a little excited, though unsure of where it would fit in our home. It has found a place in our bed room.

2011-08-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

I told myself before summer began that I would pick a few books to read. I love to read, but I rarely make time to do so. I ended up reading Redeeming Love for the second time, and it was better than the first time. I skimmed through Marathon, by Hal Higdon, the running genius. Lastly, I am through reading Hunger Games and have moved on to the second book in the trilogy, Catching Fire. Trilogy sounds kind of nerdy. Trilogy sounds like someone amped up for comicon or dragoncon. If you haven't heard of the Hunger Games you should just pick up a copy, or download it to your kindle. It's seriously hard to put down.

On a totally different note from nerdy, lets call this.. raunchy. Andy and I attended our first Brittney Spears concert. Andy and Brittney Spears do not even belong in the same sentence together, but it happened. We went along with friends, Ben and Holly. It was a fun time, but our boys stuck out like sore thumbs. I can't say I like Brittney Spears, but I do remember watching her on TRL in High School... or was it Middle School? Er. I'm getting old..I think I liked her better then.

Me and Mr. Broome before

Not really sure if we are B. Spears apropriate.

Too bad this happened a month ago. I'm really behind.

Do you know what a great Pandora station is? Foster the People. So good.

You all haven't seen Betsy in a while. She's just as lazy and over weight as ever. She's kind of on a diet. My neice Abigail LOVES Betsy, but as you can tell above, Betsy doesn't like being loved on so much.

Summer is almost over! One more trip to the beach and then it's time to get geared up for fall:)

2011-08-23T09:29:00.000-07:00

I met Caroline in fourth grade while rehearsing for a play at the Springer Opera House in Columbus, GA. We were both in the kids choir. The next year I changed schools and became her classmate. We've been friends ever since. We've cheered together, beached together, escaped from our parents together, obsessed about straight hair together, Young Life'd together, and the list goes on. We celebrated her b-day this past weekend with a surprise dinner that her sweetheart planned. We shared cheese plates and Sangria at the Iberian Pig. Me and Mr. Broome had the best time. I love getting to spend time with Caroline and I think Mr. Broome has developed himself a man friend crush on Mac.

It is so funny to think of how our lives have changed since our last year in High School. I love my Caroline and am so thankful for our friendship.

I really should start carrying my camera- cell phone pics just don't quite measure up.

A few weeks ago I met my mom at the beach for a mini vacation. I had the best time. I rarely get to go off and escape the real world with my mom. We did just those things that I like to do when vacationing. We went for long morning walks, spent hours upon hours sunning on the beach, and had a couple nights of shopping and dinner out. We caught up on our favorite Real Housewives and headed to bed early each night with a good read. My mom goes and goes without stopping most of the year and I am so happy to have enjoyed some time relaxing with her.

2011-07-13T11:11:00.000-07:00

It's week three of marathon training. It's so hot. I've been running in the mornings in an attempt to beat the heat. Lets just say, it's still hot and maybe more humid. I run slower in the mornings and combined with the heat I feel like I'm never going to make it home. I'm tyring to keep my goal in mind, but also to remember the training is part of the journey. It really does feel good to finish a race. I can't imagine what it will feel like to complete 26.2 miles.

This morning as I crested the top of a hill Mr. Broome pulled up beside me on his way to work. He gave me a stern look and asked "Where's your reflective vest??" I told him that it was daylight and people would be able to see me with out the stupid vest on. He continued, "It's foggy, you need to be wearing your vest." I was so out of breath(note he met me on a hill) and annoyed that he was stopping me for a scolding. I don't know when he became a safety monitor, wait yes I do. It's kind of in his job. Sorry for the attitude Mr. Broome, I was just in the middle of dying of heat exhaustion for a second there. All better now.

On another note, my Garmin305 GPS broke. Such an opportune time. I'm hoping I can get that fixed asap. It isn't any fun to measure your miles in a car before you run them!

OK, enough whining. Hope you all are having a great week!

July 4th Weekend

2011-07-07T19:44:00.000-07:00

This last trip was a quick one. We went for the 4th of July weekend. One day of fishing, one day of beach. For the first time on the boat I began the trip queasy and never recovered. I never actually got sick, but the whole time I felt on the verge of it. So while I wasn't all into the fishing action, I did enjoy the scenery. We were on the boat headed out of the bay at 4:30. Early to rise, early to capture the sun coming up. It was beautiful, truly a treat to see the sun come up on the water. Heading in for the day, a family of dolphin swam with us- so neat, they literally swam for a good twenty minutes with the boat.

A mama and baby:) I can't believe my rinky dinky digital camera took decent pictures of the dolphin so well.

I pulled myself together for a photo op.

Mr. Broome turns 30 on Sunday. 30! Wow. I met you when you were 25.

I love you so much, so proud of you in all that you do.

2011-06-07T07:45:00.000-07:00

Mr. Broome took me deep sea fishing while we were on vacation in his boat. I wasn't sure why he loved the sport so much until I got to experience it with him. He is really in his element as he navigates his boat miles into the ocean. I hadn't really imagined what it would be like to go deep sea fishing. I thought the ride out would be like a boat ride on a lake, even though Mr. Broome had told me that wouldn't be the case. He was right. It was rockier and at times the boat ~~FLEW~~came out of the water, but it was exciting and a fun new experience. Of course, you can't go fishing unless you get up at the crack of dawn, so I have some beautiful pictures of both days that I went out.

These pictures were taken the first Saturday morning we were there. The sun was already coming up as we were leaving the bay.

This picture was taken twenty or so miles out in the ocean. Needless to say, we had headed out to Mr. Broome's fishing spot before the sun came up. Mr. Broome told me this would be the best sight and he was certainly right.

Jaime asked me if I thought that seeing Andy in his element, driving his boat like a manly man, made me more attracted to him. It certainly did. It did in a sense that I got to see what inspires and ignites his heart and I know God placed this zeal there. I am so glad that I got to experience this sport he loves so much. I really can't wait to go again!

2011-05-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

I told Mr. Broome that I wasn't sure if I wanted to post about this, but I've decided I will. Too many times I've written about something I'm going to do, but then I don't follow through. I'd like to prove myself wrong :) So to work on that "following through" thing, I am posting my next running goal. A marathon. Dumdumdummmmmmmm!

I decided this needed to be my next goal because I've easily been running longer distance more consistently lately. It feels so good to run long distance, it's kind of my niche. However, 26.2 miles might not feel that good, I need to try it myself and see.

I picked another plan from Hal Higdon's website and fit it to the dates that will end on the Atlanta marathon. I've told you now, don't let me back out. This summer's heat will be no excuse for quitting!

Speaking of running, doesn't Amy have nice legs? She's a runner too. She also just graduated with her Masters from Georgia Southern. Yay Amy! Then her brother Tyler graduated from UGA at the top of his class. Those Shoemaker's are smart.

(These pictures taken by someone in Amy's family)

My first ever roomie from college is getting married this weekend and I'm super excited. Lauren, can we do the train at your wedding?

That's all friends, with a picture of this cutie to end the post.

Soup Please

2011-05-09T19:14:00.000-07:00

A piece of honesty for today: I've been eating like a pig- too much food with no real nutritional value. I hate to do this to myself. So, I decided I needed to make a dinner that would make me feel good inside. Notice I said me, because Mr. Broome would NEVER try the meal I am posting about..

OhSheGlows had a guest blogger today, Marla from FamilyFreshCooking. She posted a few yummy recipes, but one that I had to try myself. She blogged the recipe HERE. <------ Credit here, see? This is not my recipe, I'm am simply blogging about it.

It's called Broccoli Cauliflower Avocado Soup. It's ingredients are not much more than that. You should really read the recipe if you want to make it, but basically.. you'll blend broccoli, cauliflower, onion, avocado, some spices, and broth after cooking them on the stove top for 30 min. So easy right? I dropped some Greek yogurt on top and a sprinkle of cheese.

True story: This soup was delicious, filling, and verged on tasting like a baked potato. Shut up, it did.

Recipe hereherehere.

Meanwhile, Betsy got a sock in the face.

3 Years

2011-05-04T18:06:00.000-07:00

Mr. Broome and I celebrated 3 years of marriage yesterday. It's really hard to believe! We celebrated after I got out of class with Japanese food and sherbert.

These have been the best last three years and I love my Mr. Broome so much.

I love flowers and this arrangement had the perfect mix of my favorites. Hydrangeas, sunflowers, peach roses, and peonies.

2011-04-24T19:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter friends!

Doesn't Mr. Broome look so darn handsome in Seersucker?

Life has been so full lately, full of good stuff of course. I can't wait to start updating more- just one more week until I have the time to do so!

2011-04-13T13:25:00.001-07:00

Wow, over a month since my last post. Sometimes I get pumped up to write something and then.... nothing. I'm super busy in life in general, but that has been the case for a while now. I think I'll be back soon with something really great to say.

Just wait on that..

2011-02-28T18:05:00.000-08:00

Newest addition to the Broome family include, Matt and Scatt. Andy named the cats, obviously.

We had storms today. I hurried to the grocery store from work. As I was entering Food Lion I heard the sirens going off. I ran through the store like I was on a game show and as I was passing people began to realize that NO ONE was hurrying but me. It's been a long time since we saw a good storm.

And I hope we don't see any more of them.

2011-02-25T21:23:00.000-08:00

A new rug means more space to roll around and snuggle. For ~~the broome's~~ Betsy that is.

Sunday Boat Ride

2011-02-20T15:00:00.000-08:00

2011-02-13T15:06:00.000-08:00

This weekend called for a pre- valentine sweet. I have fallen in serious like with the blog Oh She Glows and made it my goal to make at least two things from her site this weekend. Today I attempted home made donut holes and a Green Monster smoothie. Both turned out so darn good.

Some Side notes-

Mr. Broome and I waited an hour to eat dinner at Olive Garden last night. We were both in the mood for pasta and bread sticks, and after waiting forever we decided to sit at the bar. Both of us had fettuccine. We haven't had many "just us" dinners out in a long while, so last night was such a treat. I had so much fun with you Mr. Broome:) Did I mention he sent flowers to my work Friday? He said they were a "thank you" for taking care of him while he was sick. I have one sweet husband.

Back to those recipes.

This is called a Green Monster. It's a smoothie made from: 2 cups of spinach, one banana, a cup of milk, and optional flax seed. It was unexpectedly yummy and an easy way to get some greens. Mr. Broome however would not try it. Recipe Here.

The next recipe was for home made vegan donuts or donut holes. I used regular skim milk and egg so mine weren't vegan. They were delicious- Mr. Broome liked them too.

Recipe Here

I hope you all had a good weekend, hope your sweetie was sweet to you and if you don't have one.. I hope you made yourself something sweet.

2011-02-10T11:02:00.000-08:00

I'm back in the groove. A short 3 miler last night before the "snow" came. I'm trying to train for another half, but work, school, house, etc. are cluttering my schedule.

Mr. Broome has had the flu this week after being in Mississippi the whole week before. He's finally feeling a little better(7 days later). I'm glad for it because after a week out of town and a week with the flu, I haven't been able to hug on him(and it's almost v-day right?)

2011-01-29T18:36:00.000-08:00

Today was perfect. We took a little road trip this morning to scout out a new sectional for the den, but had no luck. I think we'll have to do some more research. Couches are a hard thing to buy. They need to be comfy, but not so comfy that they look comfy. I know you know what I mean.

I'm really loving the blog Young House Love. They are such a creative couple and they show some awesome ways to decorate on a budget. I am constantly telling Mr. Broome- "Look we need to do this to our house!"

After running a few more errands we headed home with nothing to do. Our weekends are usually so filled with stuff we have to do or places we have to be. After playing with the Betsy and the cats and doing a little laundry, we ended up in Mr. Broome's favorite place...

His "man room." I'm not supposed to be allowed, but he made an exception for today. His man room is in his man barn behind our house. Lots of manly stuff going on in there.

Yep. Those are boat chairs. They have made their home in Mr. Broome's man room until the next fishing trip.Here I am reading an Eating Light magazine while Mr. Broome strings his fishing rod.

Bethenny Frankel's Naturally Thin can be summed up in this magazine. Lots of good recipes and general health advice.

"Another picture? Really?"

One last picture before we headed to dinner- happy weekend all.

2011-01-18T13:18:00.000-08:00

JALK or LJKA

I went to a wedding shower this last weekend for Lauren, my first ever roomie in college. (She's the pretty red head) I didn't get to stay as long as I would have liked(AKA- all night long like in college) but I did get to see them for a bit. I see them a lot individually, but not near enough in a big fun group.

Love you girls, can't wait for the next reunine. Maybe we can wear our JALK hats?

Mr. Broome went fishing this past weekend. He took his boat and his buddies to the Gulf to do some deep sea fishing. It's not cold or anything. He had a great time and said that the water was perfect, calm, and clear. Maybe next time he'll take me!

Man, what a cute fisherman, I'm in love.

2011-01-04T13:09:00.000-08:00

Christmas Day

We spent Christmas Eve in Atlanta by two cozy fires, a delicious roast, and my dad's family. Christmas day we woke like kids to Christmas at my in- laws. The rest of the day Mr. Broome and I played around in the cold throwing snowballs at Betsy.
It was a nice Christmas.

2010-12-20T18:19:00.000-08:00

We had a visitor this evening.

Can you tell Betsy was excited?

(My mom's dog Bo in his snuggly vest)

2010-12-19T18:28:00.000-08:00

Such a pretty dusk sky to begin this Christmas week.

Whenever we've been to Helen, Mr. Broome always has to stop in the candy shop to get these.. Ritz crackers, sandwiched over peanut butter, and dipped in almond bark. They're so yummy and easy to make. I made a few batches tonight for Mr. Broome and his co- worker and some friends.

Oh yes, one last thing this Sunday evening. My friend Amanda posted on her blog last week something I think everyone should read. Here.

2010-12-15T17:21:00.000-08:00

I've been wrapping.

And pestering this mutt. I bet anyone would love to find her under their tree on Christmas morning....

Mr. Broome says this is why Betsy likes him better...

2010-12-13T20:42:00.000-08:00

Christmas time makes me miss:
My dad(reminding him that Christmas is a week away, four days away, tomorrow!!, the rule of wearing socks especially on cold winter nights, Old time Christmas movies- Meet Me in St. Louis)
Grandma Ginnie(her long visits, peanut m&m's, coca-cola, last minute Christmas Eve errands)
My Hometown
I hate to get nostalgic at Christmas time, but I have to look at it as the Lord pulling on my heart- serving as a gentle reminder that I have a need greater than anything in this world and that is His love.

2010-12-12T14:25:00.000-08:00

Mr. Broome and I had a date night. We needed a date night to get us in the Christmas spirit.

We stayed at The Georgian Terrace, right across the street from the Fox Theatre. The hotel is historic and beautiful especially at Christmas time.

All dressed up(which I love to do!) and ready to go.

We went to see The Nutcracker Ballet. Did I mention I planned this date? Our room had a great view of the theatre.

On the eleventh floor, it was fun to have a pretty room and view for the evening. We had dinner at Livingston down stairs then went to see the show. After wards, we came back and ordered a piece of chocolate cake to top off the evening.

Yum.Yum.YUM.

I could take up residence in this pretty hotel.

Merry Christmas time:)

2010-12-12T14:23:00.001-08:00

I mentioned last week that Andy's grandaddy had been sick. He passed away this past Wednesday morning. Grandaddy was 94 and aside from the last couple of months that he had started getting sick, he had been healthy and going strong. Even when he started getting sick, he still got the energy to hit a few golf balls in his room with Andy. We miss him already, but it's such a refreshing feeling to know he is with the Lord. I got the privilege of spending a little time with him earlier this week and just the little we got to talk, I felt so confidant in the Lord's plan for Grandaddy. While we will mourn his loss, I know he is in Heaven with his wife, hitting golf balls, and getting loved on by the Lord. Isn't that what we all long for at the heart of this life? Love from our Father, our provider, our sustainer, our friend.

(The picture above is Grandaddy at the beach Labor Day 09. Sun bathing and fishing with the rest of us at the age of 93.)

2010-12-06T18:26:00.000-08:00

It's beginning to look like Christmas at our house.

We broke out our matching reindeer pajamas, compliments of the Bonnot's.

We ordered Chinese take- out for dinner while we decorated. We order it a good bit(oops) and for the first time ever, they gave us a Chinese advent calendar. We we're pretty pumped and I begged Mr. Broome to take a picture with it. Got ya, Mr. Broome..

I love this time of year. I love Mr. Broome. I am so incredibly thankful for him and our family. I am also thankful for the red sweatshirt with a Betsy dog on it pictured above.. I like to put it on at Christmas..

Mr. Broome doesn't like egg nog(whattt?) but he found a version he does like.. Sugar cookie egg nog- It taste like melted ice cream so I am SURE it's reaaally good for us... but it's Christmas time right?? Mr. Broome gets sleepy ~~and gassy~~ when he drinks it.

Last, but not at all least- Mr. Broome's grandaddy is sick and not doing well at all. Keep him in your prayers. He is such a Godly man with the biggest heart and we love him a lot. He's treated me like his own grandchild and we all want him to feel better.

Merry Christmas time!

2010-11-30T06:22:00.000-08:00

At our house, everyone gets a turn at the blowdryer.

Betsy especially loves it. Last night as I was brushing my teeth Mr. Broome came in and started blowing me with the blow dryer to get me warm. Oh you don't do this too?? Betsy got out of her bed to come join in.

2010-11-28T11:37:00.000-08:00

This has been a lazy week, as I think it's supposed to be. Mr. Broome has been working on his room still and Betsy continues to drag wood into the yard.

He's so handy and handsome. But you all know how I feel about Mr. Broome.

The room is coming along nice and it's pretty toasty in there too. Now, the outside of his building could use a little work...

I've been reading and preparing to decorate for Christmas.

Doing some laundry..

And sitting by the fire... It's just too cozy inside.

2010-11-21T13:46:00.000-08:00

The last week..

I painted our hall. I've been wanting to do it for a while, but new it would be time consuming. I saw where a blogger had tapped off a lattice pattern on her wall. She had actually left the tape on the wall and that was her design, but I wanted to use two different paint colors.

The finished product! Don't look too close at the pattern, its not necessarily symmetrical. I don't think you can tell unless you look really hard at it.

Mr. Broome has been working on his own project. We have a barn like building that houses all of Mr. Broome's tools and other manly stuff. When Mr. Broome bought his boat he ended up needing a separate place to keep all of his fishing stuff. He decided to build a room inside the barn to house it all. He's calling it the man room and says I'm not allowed. We'll see about that Mr. Broome.

It's still in the works, and kind of hard to get a good picture of.

The first Mr. Broome has been helping too.

2010-11-11T13:39:00.000-08:00

"Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you."

Psalm 9:10

2010-11-08T18:42:00.000-08:00

This post goes out to my most faithful reader, Mr. Broome.

Mr. Broome forgot to set our bedroom clock back yesterday and didn't realize it until this morning when he woke up at 3:30(instead of 4:30). He showered, dressed, and came to get his phone and say goodbye when he realized the time on his phone was different from our clock. He woke me up saying "Pea, I got up an hour early. It's 4:15." I sleepily asked him what he was going to do with his extra hour or so. I offered a cozy snoogle, but he passed.

Mr. Broome was the early bird that got the worm this morning.

Thanksgiving is coming up and I am really wanting a caramel cake for the occasion. My Grandma Ruth can make a caramel cake like no one's business, but I need to learn myself. Actually my Mother in Law can make a yummy caramel cake too, but she vowed to never do it again because the icing took too long.

Back to Mr. Broome. I love him so much I can't stand it. I miss him at work sometimes and I think that's really important after TWO years of marriage to miss your mate while he's at work.

Speaking of mate.

Mr. Broome is a captain.

A cute captain and boy can he steer that boat.

Do you know whos blog I still adore and who can really get you pumped for the holidays?

NieNie

2010-10-13T18:27:00.000-07:00

Mr. Broome and I have discovered that you can download John Piper's sermons on our Itouch. This is so cool. We listened to one last night in our quiet house as John Piper preached from the teeny Itouch screen. Technology is so cool and convenient. John Piper is pretty bold and loud which can be intimidating, but then he'll throw a joke into his talk to mix things up when you least expect it.
Guess what? Mr. Broome had his cholestrol checked and it wasn't the best, so he has been willing himself to eat vegetables. I am so proud of him. He has had a whole stalk of fresh broccoli two night this week(and it's only Wed.) For a man that would give his left pinky for a chunk of hoop cheese, he's doing good.

I feel like I have something else to say, but I just don't know what it is.

Oh yes. This was from last weekend. One of my best friends got married. Her wedding was beautiful as was she. This is the song that was played as she walked down the ailse.. and it was amazing.

I decided to paint the den.

2010-10-03T17:11:00.000-07:00

Last night we had dinner with my sister in law and her fiance. They have been working on their house, painting rooms, decorating, etc. I have been wanting to do a lot to our house, but the weekends have been packed. This weekend is the ONE weekend in October that we don't have a wedding or something else to do so, I decided to take full advantage of the free time.

I painted the den.

All of the walls in our house are the same color. This is something I thought I would stick with when we first moved here, but the more I see other's homes the more I wish we had more color.

This room feels more cozy now, and Mr. Broome really likes the change.
Dawn, my MIL, came over to see the progress and ended up convincing me we needed to get a few things to spruce up the room. Five pillows, one decorative plate, and a couple of bundles of potpourri leaves later we had the room done.

I wouldn't mind some window treatments of some sort, but I'm not sure what. Maybe I'll worry about that come November:)

Hope you had a good weekend friends!

Things that happen in Fall

2010-09-28T13:41:00.000-07:00

Oh my, Mr. Broome and I slept with our bedroom window open last night. The sound of the wind blowing in put me right to sleep. It officially felt like Fall yesterday. I got home from work and after waiting for the rain to pass I headed out for a run. It felt so amazing outside, I didn't even notice that my pace was a whole minute faster than what I've been running all summer. I guess heat and humidity can really slow you down.

Jaime and Jess had an engagement celebration last weekend. Shrimp and Grits were on the menu along with some delicious wine from the host, Mr. Patricio, who held all the world's class in his pinky. Jaime and I toyed around in his library right before Mr. Broome swept me away to the car to end the evening.

Melinda and Matt wed just this last weekend. Melinda was a beautiful bride with an even more beautiful voice. She sang ~~wooed~~ to him right before dinner and I don't know if I've ever seen a man's face light up quite like his did. There wedding took the cake, with a delicious dinner, romantic tents underneath historic trees, and the best part.. a photo booth.

2010-09-19T18:22:00.000-07:00

This was my view from Friday afternoon at 2:00pm until Saturday morning at 7:00am.
I bet you couldn't guess what I was doing.

Why playing find-a-word and chugging a red bull of course.
I accompanied Mr. Broome and Ben to Florida to pick up Mr. Broome's new boat. Mr. Broome flew to West Palm beach a few weeks ago to look at this boat and after much thought and prayer decided this boat was meant to be his(ours).
He's always wanted a deep sea fishing boat. His mama even says so.
I was a little fishy about the idea at first, but Mr. Broome lured me in.

He was really happy to say the least. Christmas came early Mr. Broome.

Ben was excited too, or maybe they were both just hyped up on coke and red bull.

Here she is.

We love her already.

outtakes

2010-09-16T18:43:00.000-07:00

Mrs. Broome and Mr. Broome.

Oh dear.

Sure makes me look like a brat.
Sometimes I am.
I love that you laugh at and with me Mr. Broome. Even when I'm acting like a snot.

Sometimes, what I LOVE most about you is your laugh. Even when it's low and nerdy like a teenage boy when you're talking on the phone with your friends.

2010-09-13T13:05:00.000-07:00

(Picture by Ben Johnson-2008)

Dear Mr. Broome,
Remember the first time you took me camping? I had never been before, not real camping that is. I bet you thought my pansy self was going to hate it. You were wrong weren't you? I loved it, every bit of it, and I have been ready each year to plan the next trip. Now it is our fourth year, FOURTH YEAR, to plan another trip, and we haven't even talked about plans to go. I can't imagine a fall without a camping trip. Ya hear me? Can't imagine.
After you read this you should definitely
-pick up your phone
-dial your manly, diesel driving friends
-tell them you're putting your foot down(you don't have to say it was mine)and you're ready to plan a durn camping trip
-throw caution to the wind and your need for a quiet weekend at home in between all of these weddings
-saddle up your nasty, last years Danner boots
-and get me on the road to Blueridge.
Love,
PEA
And. Some Inspiration.

2007

2008

(Picture by Ben Johnson)
2009

Long Post

2010-09-08T06:47:00.000-07:00

Summer has been so hot, can we get on with fall please? I know it's creeping in slowly, but it's too slow. At 5:00 it's still 91 degrees and I'm over it. Done.

Mr. Broome had his first migraine this past weekend at the beach. It scared him (and me) bad. He woke from a nap as I was nudging him to shower before dinner and he stood up complaining of a bad headache. I told him to get in the shower and dressed and he would start to feel better. (Sounds like something my grandma would say)
I was wrong. Within the hour he had gotten really bad chills and vomited(ew yes vomit) and was soon telling me to help him get warm and to turn off the lights. His face was so red and he couldn't focus on any question I asked him. I've never seen him so sick before and I had no idea, not the slightest clue what was wrong. We went to the beach with our friends Ben and Leah and I was so thankful when I remembered that Leah was in nursing school. She helped us determine what he needed. They went to the drug store to get Tylenol and Gatorade while I snugged up to Mr. Broome. We weren't sure if it was a migraine, sun poisoning, or food poisoning. The next day when Mr. Broome was ready to go fishing at 6:00 am, we figured it had been a bad migraine.
Bless his heart. I was so relieved that it wasn't something worse.

Mr. Broome is reenacting the night before when he thought his head was going to explode.

Wow, I still love Mr. Broome, even after a whole summer of not blogging about it.

We had a great time with Ben and Leah and were so happy that they enjoy long days on the beach like we do.

In other news.

Enough said.
I had dinner with this friend for her birthday a few weeks ago. I love you Caroline! Me and Mr. Broome had the best time with you and Mac. I am so thankful you are only a half- hour away as opposed to a plane ride.

Oh yes, something else wonderful.

Jaime and I tried Sip and Strokes for the first time ever and loved it. Don't our pictures look amazing??

If you know Jaime, you know to love this picture. What a little scrub creating mischief at a classy art class. Come on James, am I going to have to put a leash on you next time?

That's all friends, how was THAT for a post?

2010-08-16T18:44:00.000-07:00

Oh hey, I forgot I had a blog.
I've been busy reading this..

and trying many of her recipes. Mr. Broome has only tried one recipe. (what a wimp!) I am going to try another tomorrow and hopefully he will like.
I really do plan on being more consistent blogging, but I say that every post right??
Nothing too new in the Broome life. We still love each other..probably more than yesterday. We vacuumed tonight side by side, me with the big one and him with the mini- vac. This is what married life is all about right? Simultaneous vacuuming.

2010-07-16T19:45:00.000-07:00

Mr. Broome was gone all week for work. I took advantage of this with full on girl time. Monday it rained. Amy spent the night with me and Betsy. Betsy anxiously awaited her arrival, but refused to go outside.

Tuesday night after dinner I had Amy, Jaime, and Jessica stay with me. These girls are so precious to me. All bridesmaids in my wedding and I just love you guys. You were so sweet to stay with me on a week night:)(I really did miss you Mr. Broome.)

Jaime and Vayda doing tricks.

Is this the sorority hall? Where's Andy? Oops, he's not here.

I would move everyone into my house if I could.. Mr. Broome likes Real Housewives as much as I do......

Wednesday night me and Britt headed down the road to Amanda's house to see Baby T and Cass. Amanda's new house was so lovely and baby friendly:)

I had to take a picture of this because Amanda is a mama and it's still hard to believe!

Well.. not too hard to believe. She is such a good mom already, and good lookin too, yes? I didn't know loving on a red headed, chubby cheeked baby could be so fun.
I had the best time with my Blvd. girls. (Also bridesmaids in my wedding.) I love how time doesn't pull people apart, but brings them together in new walks of life. I wish yall were still right down the street!(Hey remember that time I got married, went on a honeymoon, then moved into the neighborhood my roomies were still living in?) That was great:)

2010-07-11T18:50:00.000-07:00

Mr. Broome had a great birthday weekend. We cooked out with friends Friday night and floated down the river Saturday(In tubes.) It was the best time.

I think my dad was 29 when he and my mom had me. I remember as a kid thinking that was so old. It wasn't at all..Wow how the years fly by and we turn into adults. So strange being an adult. But I'm thankful I have you, Mr. Broome, to be an adult with:)I love you so much and it really is a treat to call you my husband.

2010-07-06T18:37:00.000-07:00

If my husband could describe me(his wife) I think this is how it would go-
"My wife is the kind of woman who has to have dessert after dinner. Even if it's just a handful of teddy grahams."
I know you didn't say that Mr. Broome but I can hear it in your eyes.

Did your parents ever make milk toast for you as a kid at breakfast time? My dad always made milk toast. Warm milk poured over a piece of toast. Does that make your stomach curdle? I do not like soggy bread. That and nanner sandwiches. Banana and mayo on bread.
Just a thought for you this evening and I'm not even hungry.

2010-07-05T17:41:00.000-07:00

This picture is a nice depiction of how I've been feeling lately. Kind of like I'm making my way through each day with my eyes closed while feeling a little off kilter. Andy's look is the same. I think he's wondered where my head is.
I've been running as always, but I kind of pooped out on that marathon training plan. My excuse is the heat, so I'll start back in the fall. I hate that. I hate pooping out.
Work is great and so is life with Mr. Broome, I just seem to be in slow motion lately.
I'm hoping I'll get back up to speed.
On a separate note, Mr. Broome's birthday is this weekend. I love him so much. He is such a special man, full of goals and dreams, and just the right mindset to accomplish whatever he wants.

2010-07-02T18:51:00.001-07:00

The smell of Jergens Cherry Almond scented lotion is an instant reminder of summer for me. My childhood summers were spent in Texas, Chicago, and Louisiana. All places my grandparents lived throughout the years. My mom would take me out there as soon as school got out and we would stay for weeks with my grandparents.
My grandmother, always tan from gardening and playing tennis had the smoothest, wrinkled skin you ever felt. She always lathered on her lotion. I think that's why her skin was so soft. The smell was never anything I preferred as a kid, I just remember she always had a bottle on her counter and a few under the sink.
After she died, the first year I went to college, I found myself picking up Jergens Cherry Almond. The smell could get me lost in a daze of childhood summertime memories. I could find myself feeling tearful for no reason.
I put some on my cleanly shaven legs tonight and couldn't help but think of her. It's summer time and oh how life has changed. It has changed so much I could have never predicted it. But some things stay the same and carry on.
Like Jergens Cherry Almond Lotion.

Mom, me, and Grandma Ginnie

2010-06-11T19:33:00.000-07:00

Can you believe the growth in a month?

They are taller than Mr. Broome and most of them still haven't bloomed.

Mr. Broome with veggies from the garden. The garden is putting of so much food we can't pick it fast enough. I think Mr. Broome looks super handsom in this pic.. just so you know..

2010-06-08T10:50:00.000-07:00

These friends, are Vibram Five Fingers. They are absolutely the most ridiculous looking shoes out there. I don't even know if you can call them shoes. I have a lot of great ideas most of the time, but attempting to run in these at the beginning of training for a marathon wasn't one of them.
I hate to knock them when I've only run in them once, so I'll quit now. "They" say these shoes are better for runner's feet, so I am hoping to build up some better calf muscles and as I do, I think these will be easier to run in. Have any of you heard about them? Tried them? Cassie calls them monkey shoes, appropriately.

Oh yeah about that Marathon training plan. It's coming along great, but lets face it. The summer is only getting hotter and mustier. Sundays are long runs and have been so hot. As I look at the schedule each week, I get excited to conquer each longer distance, but at the same time I wonder if I'll make it as I get over 13 miles. That's the most mileage I've ever run consecutively. So say a prayer and if you see me on the road, throw some water on me:)

From the garden

2010-06-05T20:11:00.000-07:00

Click to make the picture bigger. We ought to start our own farmer's market!

2010-05-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

Life from my blackberry.
Mr. Broome, I warn you now... Pedigo might make fun of you once he reads this.

Betsy doing her normal thing.

Mr. Broome shaved his untamed beard! He has a baby face! Look at that sweeeeet face!

Bananas, strawberries, peaches, milk, and vanilla yogurt.

Oops. Kbroome snuggling a delicious smoothie.

Ah hahaha- Mr. Broome oops, umm, this just got on here somehow... Betsy carries EVERYTHING into the yard...

This pup is always wanting something.

My roses- I do so much to tend to them you know?....

Oh the life of Betsy.
This post is about as random as my life has been lately. I'm going to post about the first week of marathon training tomorrow, but don't hold your breath!

2010-05-18T10:53:00.000-07:00

This is a marathon training plan.
I got it from Hal Higdon and adjusted the days to fit my own schedule.
You know.. if I have a plan.. maybe I'll follow it. I might just even update you readers on how its going.
Don't get too excited, I'm not the most consistent blogger anymore!

Happy Cinco De Mayo

2010-05-05T17:29:00.000-07:00

I got home from running this morning just early enough to see the fog over the pasture before the sun made its debut.
What a beautiful morning.

I love spring evenings. Betsy does too once were home from work and outside.

Look how my sunflowers have grown!
Look you guys, I'm back to blogging!

Married for Two Years

2010-05-03T18:32:00.000-07:00

Last year we celebrated at the beach. This year, at home, in the yard.
What is a good anniversary without some good old fashioned advice?

As Mr. Broome and I were about to throw the frisbee around tonight, Mr. Burson pulled up on his golf cart. "You kids don't know what a hard days work is" and "You kids don't know what a real meal is. Mrs. Nancy(his wife) cooked some fresh Vidalia Onions in a pot with potatoes the other night, and that was the best durn meal."
We adore Mr. Burson. He is a spicy neighbor to have around. Always has an opinion about something which we have learned to appreciate.

He told us tonight- "You kids think you're still on the honeymoon. Just you wait, Oh, just you wait. Once you start having young-uns you'll play second fiddle. The honeymoon will be over!"
Oh Mr. Burson.

We had a great anniversary. It began at 2:30 when I woke Mr. Broome. I couldn't stay awake by myself any longer listening to the pounding rain and howling wind. I wiggled Mr. Broome's warm, snoozing body. "What?" He said. "Wake up please and watch the weather with me. I'm scared the magnolia tree's going to fall on the house."
He wasn't a happy camper, but he did end up staying up. Off and on we snoozed, until it was time for Mr. Broome to leave for work.

I took the day off to meet him at his office for lunch and to meet his co- workers. I had a great time and was encouraged to see the genuine people he works with. He really does have friends there, and I think that's a good thing considering work is a place you must go each day. Might as well have co- worker's you also get the pleasure of calling friends.

We had salmon, potatoes, and biscuits for dinner. It was yummy and we had a fun time cooking together.
That's all. Have a good week friends.

The Past Week

2010-05-02T18:47:00.000-07:00

Glen Burns says to strap a helmet on kids during tornado weather. We're not kids.
I think I'll leave it at that. If you don't know about stormy weather in the Broome house, you don't know the Broomes.

This little mama decided to build a nest in the garden. So protective of her babies, she let me get close to get a good picture.

Pretty eggs, I hope we can keep Betsy out of the garden.

Oh hey, it's me.
Bringing you a short cup ad. Have you seen these? I'm sure I'm out of the loop with these. Bed Bath and Beyond has a cup made by Copco, one for hot drinks and one for cold. I bought a cold to- go cup. My MIL has the hot one. I adore these because they look like a fast food cup, but they're plastic.
Who gets excited for a cup?

The wind has been horrendous. It knocked half of a maple into the driveway. Mr.Broome looked mad about it, but I think he was more excited than anything.
He slung a rope around it and pulled it into the field behind the house.

Betsy was not a fan of the wind. She sat under the car port all day.

That's all. Real exciting around here. Tomorrow we've been married two full years. What a great two years it has been! I'll be heading to the big city tomorrow to have lunch with Mr. Broome and back home to get ready for a fun evening.

2010-04-27T07:13:00.000-07:00

Oh hey.
That's how most of my conversations with Amy start.
Anyway.

Mr. Broome took me to DQ Friday. Remember DQ date nights?
It's almost summer time so we're bringing them back.
This past Friday, after a deliciously long nap, Mr. Broome and I drove to town to go for a walk and to have ice cream at Dairy Queen. Getting Mr. Broome to take walks is like asking him to shave his legs. It's just something he doesn't feel is in his nature. Not that he isn't athletic, because he is, Oh Mr. Broome, you are.
BUT.
He would rather work really hard than stroll. Do you know what I mean?
So anyway, he appeased me.
We strolled.
We strolled over two miles and Mr. Broome even challenged me to a 100 yard race. My running friends are always asking me when my husband will join me on our morning runs and I keep telling them, "his knees, oh his knees, woe his knees!"
Oh it was a lovely evening. The cool air, and a heath bar blizzard we're just the way to start the weekend.

The Garden

2010-04-19T18:49:00.000-07:00

We have apple trees, pear trees, a plum tree, corn, okra, peppers, tomatoes, pumpkins, watermelons, butter beans, gourds, and sunflowers of all sizes.
Well, in a month or so we will- they haven't all sprouted yet, but they're well on their way.

Easter Weekend, Second attempt at a Garden

2010-04-05T18:56:00.000-07:00

Something Cool

2010-03-24T18:27:00.000-07:00

You guys know my passion for running.
You know how much I like to talk about it.
So, I have found an outlet for my running rambling.
Atlanta Running Examiner
Visit weekly please! Comment! Is there something Atlanta running related you would like to know about? I would be glad to write about it.

In other news.. I put a sock on Betsy's nose today and instead of pulling it off with her paws, she just left it.

"Oh mom..sigh.."

2010-03-22T19:47:00.000-07:00

Well.
Here's my race report.
It stunk.
The end.

Alright, ok. Here goes. I woke up at 4:30 and traveled to Atlanta to meet my running group in Corall K. We were 5 out of 16,000 participants. That's plain crazy isn't it? I have to admit something about this race.
I wasn't prepared. I hadn't eaten like I should have the whole week before nor had I been drinking enough water. I knew I needed to drink water the morning of the race 2 hours before it began, but I continued drinking it up to five minutes before the start. I had to take a potty break around mile 6.
I lost my running friends. They were long gone after waiting in line for the Porto potties. When I got back on the road, my feet felt suddenly heavy. Without the guys to keep pace with and no sight of them ahead, I let myself slow down. By mile 11 I was just about done. I pride myself on not walking and I have to tell you.. I did. Only for like half of a minute, but still. I felt like a complete mess.
Then I finished. And though I couldn't see Mr. Broome, he saw me.
He said(later), "Pea, you looked like you were going to get trampled coming through the finish!"
You were right Mr. Broome. I felt like I was too.
Then I grabbed a banana, water, pretzels, and my medal.
Then, I began the search for my running group and Mr. Broome.
None of them in sight. NONE. 16,000 people, no phone, no Mr. Broome.
If I were five I would have began to cry, but never mind that, I'm 25 and I almost did. Almost. I didn't want anyone thinking I was pouting for not winning the whole dang race right?
At these events they have these space blankets to keep you warm after a race. I didn't get one because I didn't think I would need it. I thought Mr. Broome would snuggle me all the way to the car.
FAR FAR away from the people handing out the space blankets, I found myself discombobulated, stressed and shivering. Where was everyone? Where was my congratulatory hug?
Then push came to shove and I asked a stranger working at Embassy Suites to use the phone. I got in touch with Mr. Broome and we planned to meet at Ruth Chris Steak House.
Maybe twenty minutes later, I ask another stranger to borrow their phone. Talk to Mr. Broome, realize some confusion and continue to wait on a street corner in front of Ruth Chris.
No space blanket and my hands were so cold I couldn't move them.
Third phone call from stranger's phone, twenty more minutes later. "Mr. Broome, where on earth are you???? I'm freezing, I've been waiting!"
"Pea, WALK UP THE STREET, I'VE BEEN LOOKING AT YOU THIS WHOLE TIME!"
I was so confused. He said he was at Ruth Chris and I knew I was standing right in front of Ruth Chris. But I walk up the only street to walk up as he says.. and there he is. On the other end of the building is a Ruth Chris sign, but separating us were the runner's lanes. He could not get across them, nor did I have a phone for him to call.
Mr. Broome had been glaring(I use that word appropriately) at me the whole time waiting for me to figure out where he had been telling me he was.
Oh dear.
So I holler at him from across the lanes, runners whizzing by, "Stay there! Don't move!! I am coming to you!"
I would tell you I found him easily, but once again, I almost had a melt down getting to him through all of those people. When he finally saw me, I anticipated a verbal spanking of the fatherly sorts, but I was wrong.
Oh Mr. Broome I was.
He said "Well you weren't the fastest, but you were the prettiest."
And though you Mr. Broome are WAY too sweet to me, and you sure are a good fibber, you really made the situation OK.

Sometimes I wonder what I do to deserve such an amazing husband, but then I remember I'm really good at laundry.

Congrats to my cousin Jake, who finished the half in 1:20! That time is faster than the female who won the half! Yay Jake!

2010-03-18T19:09:00.000-07:00

Oh Hi. It's me.
Brought to you by the two hour nap I had after work today.
And the Chinese crab angles I had for dinner.
After that combination I thought "Oh heck this night's been so great, what else to do? Laundry? Blog?"
I've missed blogging. I used to take pictures of Betsy sleeping or Andy eating cereal and it all resulted in the best darn blog posts ever. Lately though, computer woes and the time change has had me worn out.
No excuses though. Gotta write like a champion.
So, even though I can't upload MY pictures. I will share my dear friend Amy's pictures to help you visualize what an amazing 25th birthday I had.
Oh and by the way, 25 is seriously old. Actually, now that I think of it, maybe the age change is why I've been so tired.

Do you like my dress? Mr. Broome sent me shopping with two of my favorite people Saturday morning to get a dress for my birthday. Amy and Caroline said this dress screamed "birthday girl." I won't disagree.

Oh yea, did I mention Caroline came for the whole weekend? Best friend from high school, brush of fame girl from LA, and now back to the south where I can see her more. I'm just talkin ya up CP.
That's almost the end to my pictures so I'll do some explaining. Mr. Broome had Caroline come to town Friday. We had a girls night with Amy and I seriously stayed up past my bed time. I forgot how funny Caroline is. She literally will fall asleep talking, and wake to tell you not to go to bed, even though she's practically asleep. At 1:00 am though I had to get all of us to bed.
Because.
Saturday, Mr. Broome cooked us breakfast and sent us shopping. We met Amy to find a dress and get our nails fixed up. Such a fun, girl day.
That night Mr. Broome surprised me with all of our friends coming to town to take a limo to Atlanta for dinner.
Mr. Broome, you just can't stop earning brownie points can you?? Seriously Mr. Broome, I can't get over what an AMAZING husband you are. And to all of my friends. Everyone who planned and schemed, I love you so much. Can I get a what what on some great friends?

Well, that's all for tonight. I run another race Sunday. 13.1. Wish me luck and a happy stomach.

2010-03-15T17:25:00.000-07:00

Guess what? My computer has a virus. Guess what else? So does Mr. Broome's. That means of course, that I can't upload my pictures and well, it's kind of hard to blog. I'll be back when I can...

Part I

2010-03-05T09:03:00.001-08:00

I never thought I would marry a ginger. Then again it was never my direct intention not too. They say women like "tall, dark, and handsome," but I was never attracted to one specific look.
I met Mr. Broome at Parelli's pizza one night and his face was red as a cherry tomato. His hair was a blazing auburn. I didn't pay much attention to him the night we met, but I do remember thinking that "Wow, that guys has some red hair."
Then he asked me to dinner. Our first date to the restaurant with the talking Moose, we discovered that our families not only knew each other, but were brought up in the same church. Our third date to the Sun Dial(He really knows how to woo his woman) I decided in my heart that he was going to be my husband. Of course I didn't say so, but everything in my heart said that this young man with red locks and red cheeks was going to be mine.
Then I left for the summer.
I went to Beach Project with a ministry from college in Panama City a couple of months after we had met. I was to be gone for two and a half months. He wrote me a letter every single day for the time I was gone. Every day, really. In addition to coming down to Panama City for "work"(as you know his work sends him many places). I didn't know what to think of the letters at first. I had never had a man pursue me so relentlessly and somewhat passionately. It was a delight to say the least.
I came home from the summer and moved into a house full of girls who didn't know a thing about taking care of a home other than basic cleaning. My room mates came to love him almost much as I did after a few fixes to our house and a giant hammock had been installed in the back yard. I felt so special. My boyfriend was a real charmer.
And I began to seriously love his red hair. I tell him this all of the time... Mr. Broome, I think you are the very most handsome man in the world.

Not even, not even a year into dating we were beginning to talk about getting married. It felt kind of crazy to me, but I think when you know you know. I mean really, you do. Or I did at least.

Not the first date, but one of the many firsts at the talking moose restaurant.

2010-03-04T11:57:00.001-08:00

I have began so many post the past two weeks only to save them unpublished. Mr. Broome told me that his favorite blogger in the world hasn't been writing. I told him that I can't seem to ever remember the funny things that happen in our almost two year marriage. When we first got married, everything was new, all things we did were funny.. and they still are, but I guess I'm just used to it. That and we've been busy bee's working in our house.
So, with all of that being said..
I want to talk about my husband. He's pretty great. He's been in Tennessee the past two nights and last week he was gone to North Carolina. It never feels right coming home after work without him there, but I sure do appreciate him more when he gets home. He is such a hard worker and I believe he is well- respected at his job. Though it requires him checking e-mails every time the phone beeps and nights away, I am so thankful that his work ethic is valued and that we both have jobs.
Mr. Broome, I love you. Get your hiney home. The Betser's and I are excited for Spaghetti and Real Housewives. Oops, did I call you out?

One last thing.
I have thought about doing this for some time, but I never really started. I want to write about how Mr. Broome and I came to be. It's a sweet story that I never really think about and I wouldn't mind having it written down(or typed out:). Years to come when he's asking me to buy him Depends on my way to CVS, I'll think back to our years of being young and married and unwrinkled.

2010-02-16T18:22:00.001-08:00

The past two weeks have been eventful. I said "goodbye" to the rover. I was kind of sad to be getting rid of it because it was the first car I ever bought. First car I ever called a zillion insurance places to get quotes for. First car I tapped Brittney's car with twice. First car that I felt was reliable.
Good bye Rover, your new family has got a real gem on their hands..

It snowed. Lots of snow. I didn't get so many pictures of the snow as I did video which I will share sometime.

Mr. Broome wore his standard Carrhart "winteralls." Anytime its super cold out or we have a freak snow, Mr. Broome bundles up in his overalls. I love them, I think they make him look even more manly.

We went for a drive with iced up windows. Mr. Broome wanted to play in the snow but I was so sleepy when I got home from work.

The snow melted as fast as it came. Isn't that just the pits?

The best part of this week. My sweet friend Amanda had her first baby. A red headed boy who's soft, warm face is absolutely Heaven sent. I can't believe you had a baby Amanda, I am so proud of you:)

Grandpa TomTom was proud too. Can you get over that grandaddy smile?

D, the proud new dad.

I love you, A! Can I be Thomas's millionth aunt?? I know he has plenty...

We had a couples Valentine date night in Atlanta. We went to see Dialogue in the Dark before dinner, but it had been cancelled due to weather. We were a little disappointed but enjoyed the rest of the evening and our stay at the W. Have you ever been to the W? It wasn't my favorite, a little to modern for me.

Hope you all are having a good week and I hope to be more consistent with blogging:)

2010-02-05T07:50:00.000-08:00

This guy, Captain Ice cream, was on a show last week called the Shark Tank. Have you seen it? It's a show about inventors selling their invention or idea to a board of investors in hopes of getting a sum of money to get their business going.
Seriously the kind of show I could see my dad going on. He's always inventing something.
So me and Mr. Broome were watching it last week when "Captain Ice cream" came on. He was selling the idea of the old fashioned ice cream truck man, in the white uniform, but instead of a truck he had a scooter.
Brilliant.
Kids can really relate to a scooter now-a-day's more so than a truck.
I mean that.
I liked him too. I wanted to pull him through the screen and give him a bowl of heath bar yogurt from our freezer.
He was that likable.
But, the investors turned him down. "Sorry, Ice cream man, your business is sweet and fuzzy, but get your chocolaty dumb arse out of here."
No, no they didn't say that. But they did give him a big fat "NO" and proceeded to hop on his scooter once he left and vroom around the room on it.
It made me so sad.
Can't you tell someone that you don't like their idea without making fun of them in the process. Couldn't they have given him a little more money to buy ONE more scooter, just so there could be at least TWO captain Ice creams out there in the world??
I teared up about it. Of course I did. And Mr. Broome was all "Oh my gosh Kirbey, really? The ice cream man makes you cry but not Extreme Home Makeover?"
Yes he did. I'll tell you why too. I'll get personal with you.
My dad has always had big ideas, and not always gotten the most encouragement. It breaks my heart to think of someones spirit being broken all because of another opinion. People can be so mean. A lot of things make me think of my dad. This just being one of them.

2010-02-01T10:25:00.001-08:00

This morning was going so well. I ran 6 miles, got a cup of coffee, took my time showering, getting ready for work, and in my extra time, I did this:

Because WHY WOULDN'T I have a photo shoot with Betsy on a Monday morning?
I got up from snapping pictures to figure out what I was going to wear when all of a sudden it hit me. I have to be at work at 8:00, NOT 8:30. You see some days are 8:00days and some are 8:30. It was 7:45. It takes me 15 minutes to get to work.
That meant, I was going to be late.
I don't even remember getting dressed, my lunch in a bag, or even flying out the door. I mean I do, but you get how hurried I was.
Then as I am driving to work, I realize something.

I forgot to change socks*. If those aren't the classiest looking feet you saw today, I don't know what would be.
*Not the same socks, I wore running. I know that's what some of you were thinking.

2003 Landrover

2010-01-27T18:27:00.000-08:00

What if I sold my car on my blog? I mean really, what if?
I don't even know if it's against the rules, but..
but
but
but
If you were possibly interested.. you know my email.

It's a real winner, this car of mine. I could tell you all kinds of wonderful things about it, but I wouldn't want to bore uninterested people with a list. BUT. If you did have an inkling of interest, Mr. Broome showed me a pretty cool thing about it the other day that I never knew.
When you drive on ice, you can go fast and four wheel drive automatically kicks in gear without you using the four wheel drive nozzle. That's right, I called it a nozzle.

2010-01-26T06:49:00.000-08:00

The bear hug.
This is how it started.
My favorite part of the day could possibly be bed time. Not just the falling asleep part, but the actual getting in bed with cold feet and snuggling up tight to get warm. We get all of our jitters out right before we get sleepy. Like Mr. Broome will squirm around and poke and tickle until he has all of his out.
Last night I asked Mr. Broome for a bear hug.
Because I had given him one the night before. And though I had begged him for one the night before after I gave him one, he refused.
Mr. Broome says you can't just go around dishing out bear hugs all the time or they're not special.
But last night he did.
He sat up on the bed and yelled, "Bearrr HUUUUG!"
"Rarrrarr I'm gonna give you a BIG BEAAAARRRRRR HUUUUUG."
And then he swallowed me whole in his bear hugging arms.
And that is the bear hug story.
And don't you go making fun of Mr.Broome, just because you wish your Mr. so and so gave you those kind of bear hugs.

2010-01-22T06:37:00.000-08:00

Mr. Broome worked in Memphis last week. Poor Mr. Broome.
You know the story, I hate it when he leaves:(
He came home Thursday night just in time for tornado sirens.
We had finished dinner, I had painted my toes when we began to hear thunder. Which kind of excited me because I like to hear it accompanied with rain so long as there is no tornado following along.
Then my phone beeped and I had a weather alert. Not a "watch" but a "warning!"
There is a difference. A difference worth noting because with a warning your house might blow away. So...
Dear future kids of mine,
Though I hope genetics has nothing to do with developing the same fears as your mother, I can assure you I can get us to the "tornado safety zones in an instant." Just like last night..

And so long as the power is still on and the cable is still functioning, I know how to read a weather map. Your dad showed me EXACTLY where we were last night when I was convinced it had not passed over us.

I have to admit, I love spring, but with it comes all of that nasty hormonal weather, and I am just not looking forward to it.

2010-01-20T12:39:00.000-08:00

I just finished painting my office and the desk to go in it. I need something fun to cover the walls, and Etsy is really the best place to go. I have seen the use of screen prints on so many design blogs and I think an office is a great place to take advantage of this trend.

madebygirl
(customizable, for your last name:)

Mysweetprints

Rollandtumblepress

the love shop

2010-01-18T19:07:00.000-08:00

I love my family.

This man, I love the most.

2010-01-17T18:45:00.000-08:00

I went to McDonald's the other night.
Can you tell this week has been busy? Fast food two nights.
Anyway, not that you care. Not that you care about the following story either, but humor me.
I was headed home from the blond salon when I decided I didn't feel like cooking the chicken I had set out. I was too tired. I whipped into the second drive through. After sitting and waiting and seeing other cars go through the first line I decided the speaker you order into wasn't working. So I drove around again to the first speaker. I couldn't help but notice someone in the same drive through I had just been in looking rather frustrated. I wanted to tell her it wasn't working, but she was too far away. So when the woman asked me if I wanted to try a "yada yada triple size it" meal I kindly explained to her how the other speaker wasn't working and that the other customer might be getting peeved.
She didn't say OK. She just said "What do you want."
Hmm.
I'd irritated the voice behind the speaker leading to a hand to my food.
But I ordered anyway and pulled up. But all of a sudden, the woman at the other speaker whipped around in front of me. She wasn't going to let me go first! She hadn't ordered and she was going to place her order at the first window.
And that's when I accidentally layed on my horn. Literally. I bent over to get my wallet and brushed my messed up horn and it wouldn't stop.
My window was already down in preparation to pay when I hear the very furthest car in line ahead of me start screaming "Chill out gurl, you need to calm yo self down!"
What a mess. I really could have cooked the chicken.
So I pull on up, pay the girl, tell her I didn't honk on purpose..
Then I pull to the second window. I just really wanted my diet coke and a cheeseburger.
Three McDonalds workers are standing there looking to be whispering and giving me the stink eye. The stink eye I'm telling you all for an accidental horn blowing!
I headed home really laughing about it all because it was such a confusing mess. I feel like I hurt some feelings at McDonalds, but what do you do?

I hope everyone has had a good week. I hope you're all praying for Haiti.

We've done a lot of snuggling this week. Can't you tell?

Love in a bag

2010-01-13T10:08:00.000-08:00

This bag kind of speaks to my heart. In a Navajo feather head band fire dancing kind of way.

2010-01-13T06:23:00.000-08:00

Monday night we had chic- fil- a for dinner. I really only wanted a chocolate ice dream. Please don't even think about googling the calories in that thing. Lets just say I am running A LOT to make up for it. But I was so excited. I had dinner in my car, headed home to Mr. Broome and the Bachelor. I was chatting with my mom on the phone and making a sharp curve when all of a sudden the ice dream in between my legs(bc my cup holder was full) exploded. Exploded meaning my legs squashed it while making the turn and running my mouth.
Ice cream was every where.
It was in a puddle under my bum.
It was shellacked to the steering wheel.
My mom might have even got a taste of it from her end of the phone. I told her my dilemma and quickly hung up all the while debating to stop and clean myself up or keep going home. Less than a mile, I kept going. Sipping the darn thing on the way because that's how you make lemonade out of lemons right? I called Mr. Broome and asked him to have a wad of damp paper towels to greet me at the door.
No questions please.
We cleaned up my car, got dinner inside, started to sit down, and after Mr. Broome pointed out the milkshake on my face and in my hair we had dinner.
Whew.

And this is a married story since I haven't told one in a while.

I love jumping out in the dark corners of our house to scare Mr. Broome. I always, always get him. Normally I will pretend to be heading to bed and stand in our hall bathroom and jump out as he is making his way to bed. He always jerks back with an awkward surprised face and I really can't stop laughing. Oh Mr. Broome you are such a chicken.
Little chicken hahaha.
But Mr. Broome is a sensitive man and will not be "got" with out revenge. So this same Monday night as the milkshake catastrophe, I am getting a glass of water as I watch Mr. Broome head down the hall to bed. I am talking to him as I round the kitchen corner when he jumps out and scares me. Oh that man, I sent that water straight up in the air, still in my hand, but dousing the floor. And to serve him right, I threw what was left on him.
It's my turn next you rat.
Any vengeful ideas on how to get Mr. Broome back readers??

2010-01-11T12:38:00.000-08:00

This week I will:
Clean my car, and put a "For Sale" sign on it.
Paint my office, and the desk that goes in it.
Post the pictures for your enjoyment.
Visit the ever pregnant Amanda and her growing baby Thomas.
And as always.. Snuggle Mr. Broome every chance I get.

If you need to add anything to this list let me know:)

2010-01-08T10:00:00.000-08:00

The end.

2010-01-07T05:46:00.000-08:00

Last night we went to visit Andy's grandad in the hospital. He has pneumonia in both lungs and though he is 93 years old, he is recovering quite well. After he ate his dinner last night he told us he wanted to go for a walk around the halls. He needed to stretch his legs. Passing rooms in the hospital with people all cozied in their dimly lit rooms and watching the news, I couldn't help but feel a little jealous. With it being so cold outside, I wouldn't mind snugging up in one of those beds and letting someone wait on me. But I know that's not how it really is there. People don't enjoy being in the hospital because it means they're sick. Especially grandaddy. A little back ground on Andy's grandad.. though his body is old, his mind and spirit are very youthful. I should even dare to say that his body is still somewhat youthful. He plays golf once a week, he helps the lady's out where he lives, and he moves about effortlessly when he is not in the hospital. So obviously, he would rather be out of the hospital and moving about like his normal self than stuck in bed. But hopefully he will continue to get better and better and back into his routine. He told me yesterday that he already plans to help me till up my garden this summer and plant hot peppers.

On a running note, Mr. Broome found this big winner at REI yesterday and I am so excited about it. My first morning running in 18 degrees I had nothing to cover my nose or mouth and the cold wind was seriously uncomfortable and stinging. I didn't want a balaclava because I didn't want something that covered my whole head. This is what Mr. Broome found.

It's called the "polar scarf." you can wear it to keep your neck warm or pull it up over your nose and mouth. I can't wait to try it out Friday. Thanks Mr. Broome.

2010-01-03T19:49:00.000-08:00

I hear it's supposed to snow Thursday, maybe Friday. No chance of snow tomorrow, but it is going to be in the teens. This is my winter running preparation. I stack my clothes on the bath tub in order of what goes on first, because at 5 am I am too sleepy to pull it all of out my closet in any organized fashion. I dread the cold, but I love running, so somehow I make it.
According to Runner's World, there are people out there who run in below zero weather. We don't find that here much lately so I am thankful for that.

2010-01-02T14:48:00.000-08:00

I have not been blogging much lately and it makes me kind of sad because it has been one of my most favorite things to do. I just have felt the stress of the holidays more than I would have liked. I wish I had taken more time to enjoy my family these past few weeks instead of worrying if everyone was happy enough and if I could do more to make people happy. That sounds selfish, but it is the truth. I could elaborate on the stresses I have felt, but that's just another personal well of "woe is me" and you readers don't come here for that.
However, because of these feelings, I can't help but tell you that yes, I have some resolutions. I have never cared to much to make any, always thought of it as setting yourself up for something. But this year I feel like I could stand to make some changes.
The first resolution stems from my the stress of the holidays. I want to make this year more joyful and less stressful. I know I can't control the factors of life that cause me stress, but I can control how I react. I want to be joyful in all situations. I really do. I hope the Lord can help to see me through this one.
I want to run more. Mr Broome got me the best runner's companion, a Garmon 305, and I haven't had time to run but once since I got it. Its a GPS watch that tells me how far I've run, my time, heart rate, and calories burned. Super neat and very motivating. I want to set another racing goal, but I have to find the time to train.
I know this is generic, but I want to eat healthier. For a good year there I was making the healthiest food decisions, then the holidays came and lets just say I lost all will power.
I want to do the things I love. I think the Lord has given me talents and things that I enjoy. I want to capitalize on these things.
And there is my list. I am sure I could add on, but those were the first few things on my mind.
I hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Years.

2009-12-19T21:20:00.000-08:00

This week, this month has been so busy. I find myself worrying a lot and stressing out about everything I need to do and want to do. This isn't what the Christmas season is about.
As encouragement to myself and something to look happily onward this week, here are some Christmas feeling pictures.
"Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise." Psalm 98:4

I am so thankful for my family, friends, home, and Mr. Broome. I am thankful the Lord lets me enjoy it all day in and out.

Who are you calling fake?

2009-12-15T09:53:00.000-08:00

From one year to the next.

Of all the many things I could blog about, this comparison is all that I can muster up today. The truth is, I am "naturally" somewhere in between these two pictures.
Maybe I'll go all natural when I have my first kid. Don't they say you can't get your hair done when your pregnant?
Oh dear. The superficial things I think about.
Please forgive me readers.