Take Me Out To The Ball Game!

Last night Geoff and I took Roscoe to see the Lincoln Salt Dogs play some ball.  When doing our weekly research for things to do on the weekends we found out that every Wednesday is Bark in the Park!  So we quickly decided this was a must especially when we found out we could go to the game for less than $10.  So we took our blanket, some stuff for Roscoe and went to the ball game.  We sat in the First Base "Berm" area which ended up being a pretty nice seat.  And luckily last night wasn't extremely hot, we even had a slight breeze and were in the shade.  It was your typical Single A league game but having Roscoe there was made it so fun!  Plus the Salt Dogs are pretty good, when we left in the 7th inning, they were winning 6-0.  Well that or the El Paso Diablos, or as Geoff says the evil chickens, are pretty bad.  Here are some pictures of our evening. 

Also a little update on the job front for me, I haven't heard an single thing from any of the non-school places I have applied.  But I did apply for some para positions with Lincoln Public Schools and I have two interviews on Wednesday.  So fingers crossed and knees sore from praying, I hope I get this.  I need to get this.  I need a job.  I need to get out of this house.  I need to meet people.  

Weekends in Lincoln

Geoff and I love weekends!  One, I love weekends because it means Geoff doesn't have to go to work and two, I'm not home alone all day!  I love that we get to do stuff together, even if it is just grocery shopping.  Since we are new to Lincoln, all week we research things to do.  Last weekend it was the Farmers Market and this weekend well, we didn't really have plans until Friday when Geoff found an auction for us to go check out on Craig's List.  They were auctioning off Cars and Bikes at the City Impound lot, and luckily for us, the city impound lot isn't too far from where we live! ;)  We were hoping for some sweet deals on bikes since the trail system here is fantastic, but alas, we came away empty handed.  Who knew people would be such high bidders?? on bikes?!?!  At least we had fun since neither of us had been to an auction and next time we have a plan of attack! 

After the Auction with our bid number

We spent the rest of our Saturday checking out bike shops in the area and just driving around town looking at everything, and had lunch downtown at Pickleman's Cafe.  They had tasty pickles.  Speaking of food, I have been craving some good Mexican food this week like El Charro's or Maria's so the truck driver at Geoff's work recommended La Paz.  Well, La Paz was a major let down.  Still in search of a good Mexican place.   We ended the night watching Hall Pass which, although raunchy, has a really cute ending. 

And today we took Roscoe to his very first Dog Park.  There weren't that many other dog's there since it was so hot but he had fun getting to explore off of his leash for a little while.  Although, when I hear dog park, I picture a playground for dogs.  Ya know, maybe some balls or things to run through.  A little disappointed to find out that its pretty much a huge fenced in yard.  Does anyone else think this way too?  Oh well Roscoe loved it. 

Geoff and Roscoe enjoying the afternoon

It was a little bit on the HOTT side for him

 

 

 

Dog Park!  

And lastly.  Roscoe and I decided to give everyone in Facebook land a tour of our apartment.  If you don't have Facebook or aren't friends with me (but you should be) you can click on this link to see our apartment. 

Apartment Tour

 

Oh and if you want to see our Honeymoon pictures you can click here! 

Honeymoon Pictures
and
Honeymoon Pictures 2

We hope you enjoyed your weekend.  We sure did!!

An Ode to Silver Dollar City

This weekend my family is going to Silver Dollar City for the first time without me.  And although I'm major bummed I can't go, but a weekend with more driving than fun just doesn't sound too appealing and currently a trip just does not fit into our budget.  So in honor of this weekend's trip to SDC I am dedicating this post to how much I love Silver Dollar City. 

It truly is my most favorite place in the whole wide world, hands down.  And it all started in 1991 when a small little family from Ada, OK was given a trip by a very gracious little country church to go to Branson.  Which was almost as huge as going to Disney World for us.  So that was it my first trip!  This is where it all began.

My Dad and I at the Jail on our first trip.  

Then a few years later, add a sister, we move to Joplin, MO and what do we discover?  We live less than 2 hours from Silver Dollar City!! And I believe it was that year we got our very first Season passes.  So the trips began.  It was easy to get away for a Saturday to visit or to make a small vacation during the summers. 

I remember SDC when there was no Powder Keg or Wild Fire or Barnswing or Gyser Gulch.  My SDC was when there was still Huck Fins area and the balloons and kiddie roller coster that you went through three whole times before your ride was up! I remember when the Saloon Show was actually a show where there was a story line and they sang songs about "Good Clean Fun."  I remember when the Haygood boys were playing at the City and Tinker was still there at Christmas. 

 

Oh Christmas.  This starts me on a whole different soap box.  If I had to choose, Christmas at SDC is my most favoritest place ever.  Its kinda my Heaven on Earth.  I think that my mansion in Heaven will be like SDC at Christmas.  You may ask why would a grown woman love this so much.  Well, I love Christmas and going to SDC when the lights are all up, Christmas shows are going, and the shops are all decorated, listening to Grandpa quote the Christmas Story, and watching the tree light up, it just gets me to that place of Christmas.  Plus its our Family's tradition to go every year. Just check out my SDC Christmas Ornament Collection!  :)


Its funny how my trips to the City have changed over the years.  When I was younger it was all about the rides and maybe during KidsFest you could  get me to a show or two.  Oh like when Nickelodeon used to sponsor KidsFest and had Family Double Dare!! But now that I'm "older" I like to ride a few rides, but just soaking up the atmosphere, looking in the shops and seeing shows is enough for me.  Just the smell of hot asphalt, transforms me to SDC and I can almost hear the toot toot of the Steam Train.... oh wait thats just my text message tone.  ;)  I can quote the narration to Fire in the Hole and walk around the park with my eyes closed, but so what?  Why do I love Silver Dollar City?  I just do! 

Geoff and I this spring for our first trip of the season. 

Now, I'm off to ride Fire in the Hole!!

Farmers Market

Today Geoff and I went to the Farmer's Market downtown in the area called The Haymarket.  We got online the other night to find things to do in the area and I decided we should go to the Farmer's Market at least once and this Saturday would be perfect.  So after Geoff woke me up...twice....we made it to the market.  I was expecting something nice but I had no idea just what we were getting into.  After circling, and circling, and circling we found a spot to park and decided to brave the heat.  Our fist glimpse of Farmer's Market was what I expected but when we rounded the corner, WOW.  This thing was HUGE!! It just kept going and going and going!! It was a full City block long, wide, deep.  It. Was. Huge.  After the initial shock of the magnitude of this Farmer's Market we got into the swing of things and started making purchases!  I had always heard that if you eat honey from the area you live, your allergies wont' be so bad so I found us some local bee keepers and got us some honey.  Up next, Geoff sampled some "If You Dare" hot salsa, and after downing some water decided it was good enough to go back for and get a jar.  While waking around we noticed people carrying bundles of flowers, well we found their booth and Geoff bought me the most BEAUTIFUL bundle of roses, lilies, and daisies!!! Then we decided to get some carrots, green beans, tomatoes and of course, corn to finish off our haul.  But not only were there your typical farmer's market items but crafts, jewelry, music, breads, meats, any thing your heart could desire.  This is probably going to be an almost weekly event for us.  Now I have to figure out how to make "fancy" carrots like we had on our honeymoon with our farmer's market carrots!! Check out some pics:

Our haul when we got home

One area of the market

It just keeps going...

And going..

Me with our loot before we left.

I have an amazing husband.  Shout out to the Hesi family for this amazing vase we got as a wedding gift!

We did several other things today like checking out the mall and a few other stores and ended the night with bringing home Boston Market and watch some TV.  Today is also a very special day because my cousin got married!! It makes my heart heavy to know that I wasn't there physically, but I was definitely there is spirit.  Unfortunately a trip to Ohio just does not fit into a newlywed and newly moved budget.  I'm so happy for Darren and Joanna and I know that God will bless them in their marriage.  They have exciting adventures ahead of them too!  Joanna will be teaching at a grade school in Shawnee, OK and Darren is finishing up his degree to be a Police Officer!  Congrats to Mr.and Mrs. Darren Briley!  I love you both! 

Ok before I go, you have to check out this picture.  This is what I look at everyday: 

HOW ADORABLE

Life in Lincoln...so far.

This is our 5th official day as Lincolneers/Lincolnites/Lincolners well whatever you want to call it, still not sure on that one.  Our apartment is slowly turning into a home since we got our living room furniture today!! I am so glad to be relaxing in our recliner and not on the floor right now!  I did a lot of work yesterday and got rid of a lot of boxes in our spare bedroom.  Our apartment is wonderful, it has five closets!! We have a closet for me, one for Geoff, a coat closet, a camping/outdoor/storage closet and, one of my favorites, a craft closet!!!/guest closet.  Once you get past the living room though, it doesn't look presentable since the rest of the furniture doesn't come till the end of next week, fingers crossed. 

Can I just mention for a moment that moving is no fun.  Its stressful, you get tired, things don't go as planned and you realize just how much junk you collect.  I really hope we don't do too much moving in our lifetime.  But we did have amazing helpers and would not have been able to do this with out our parents.  We are sooo thankful!  Here are a few pictures during the move:

The first meal I ever fixed and served in our new home and as a married couple.  Waffles!!!

This is how we chilled out for a few days.  Now we have furniture.  YAY!!! More pictures of that soon.

 Well besides unpacking we have gotten to do a few things here.  On Monday Geoff took me to a LAKE that is only 20 minutes from our house!! :)  I'm so happy to have a real lake that you can boad and swim in.  Needless to say there will be some serious camping done here by the Karhoff's. 

Geoff and Roscoe enjoyed the evening at the lake.

Roscoe checking out the geese.  The water was surprisingly warm. 

Beautiful sunset!

Me and my baby boy!

We also went and played Golf on the course that are apartment is on last night.  The joy of living here is we get fee golf!! So hopefully I will be a much better golfer by the time we move out in a few years.  I'm already on my way with the help of my amazing husband! 

Today I ventured out into town and 1. didn't get lost, 2. didn't need to use my phone for directions on the way home and 3. actually felt like I kinda knew where I was going!! I also applied for a front desk position at a chiropractor's office for something to fill in the between time until I get a teaching job.  I go for a group interview tomorrow so we'll see.  Geoff said he was cooking tonight...hopefully if he gets off the PS3 sometime soon!!! Thats all for now. 

Moving to Lincoln

Well here I am.  In Lincoln, NE.  Yes, Nebraska.  After 5 hours of loading, 7 hours of driving and 2 hours unloading, we are officially out on our own.  After both of our parents left this past weekend it hit me,  I looked at Geoff and for the first time I felt like we were actually married and not just pretending.  I'm not going to lie, I'm kind of scared out of my mind, but I'm also really excited.  Its fun to have "our place" and to be in one place for a while.  I like our little apartment and the apartment community.  We are on a golf course and when we look out our porch we can see the driving range and little lake.  And the pool is super nice!!  We still have lots of unpacking to do, especially since we don't have furniture currently.  Our living room stuff comes tomorrow morning (Yay!!!!) and our bedroom stuff comes next Friday.  I think I will feel a little bit more settled when we have furniture.  We just got our internet today so I thought I would give a quick update.  I'll share more details later and hopefully pictures!