Monday, September 22, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Coming up on ONE YEAR of marriage!
Can you believe it?? This year FLEW by! I am so thrilled that in less than a week John and I will be celebrating our first wedding anniversary. It has been a fantastic year and I am so excited for the MANY years to come with my amazing husband. To think, this time one year ago, my stomach was filled with butterflies as I anticipated my wedding day. Although the 'bride' in me was stressed about the details (ie, going through 3 wedding dresses before finding the perfect one - including selling one to a bride in Australia, firmly instructing the pastor there must be NO POSTERS on the wall of the church, staying up late making my own unity candle and bulletins, researching photographers, DJ's, and wedding reception like it was my job, trying to convince bridesmaids that being at the hotel at 6am would be FUN, etc..).. the 'wife-to-be' in me knew the day would represent our love and commitment for each other and would truly be the best day of my life. And I was right.
Here is a fun memory I have of 9/22/07... just as I was walking into the church to start the ceremony, I knew it was the last time I was walking in there as a 'single' woman. My nerves started kicking in big time. Kim was right in front of me saying "Come on Kristy, you're getting MARRIED!" It was so nice to have that little moment, she was like my Mama bear :-) I was SO happy when I got my wedding pictures back and saw that moment was captured.
Here is a fun memory I have of 9/22/07... just as I was walking into the church to start the ceremony, I knew it was the last time I was walking in there as a 'single' woman. My nerves started kicking in big time. Kim was right in front of me saying "Come on Kristy, you're getting MARRIED!" It was so nice to have that little moment, she was like my Mama bear :-) I was SO happy when I got my wedding pictures back and saw that moment was captured.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
I finished my first 5k run!
I have to say, I am very proud of myself. Yesterday morning, Mom and I went to Packanack Lake in Wayne to run the 5k. The goal was to make it to the finish line, not really to race. I have been going to the gym 4 days a week religiously for the last 3 weeks and wanted to see if it has paid off. It was a big sense of accomplishment for me when I crossed that finish line. Even though I was one of the very last people to finish - my time was 41:34 - there were people cheering us on outside of their houses.. one family even had their stereo out playing the theme song to Rocky! It was a lot of fun.
Well, as all events that involve Diane Bogert, there is a story. And I'm going to tell it first, because of course she will tell it wrong.
Mom and I got through the first mile in 10 minutes. We were very proud, but we were starting to feel the pain. We made a 'pact' to cross the finish line together, because we wanted it to be about making it to the finish line, not a timed race. Well of course she managed to get a *little* ahead of me and I eventually lost track of her, trying to focus on not passing out the last half mile, haha.. so I get to the finish line and Mom is nowhere in sight. I was thinking 'What a jerk, we were supposed to cross the line together! But whatever, this IS a race, I can't be mad'. So I grabbed a water bottle, caught my breath for a minute, and started looking for her. Still, nowhere in sight. I checked the bathroom, the refreshment stand, her car... no Mom. I asked the people taking in the runners (who were basically done, because I was one of the last people haha) if #285 had come through yet. Nope. Her number wasn't there. As if my heart rate wasn't high enough, I started freaking out a little. Thinking that Mom must have passed out and I ran right past her on the road!! I was physically and emotionally drained at that point, so I started crying. The workers looked at me like I was nuts haha.. yeah I know I will never live this story down. One didn't know what to do, so he just said.. 'Don't be sad'.
Well after I calmed down a little, I went back to where her car was, and it was gone! Where did she go?? Apparently to look for me. Here's what happened. When Mom finished the race, she thought it would be nice to go to her car to grab her camera to take a picture of me finishing. Well she must not have realized I wasn't THAT far behind her because I finished the race while she was looking for her camera! And that's where all the confusion began.
WANT TO KNOW THE BEST PART???
Remember when I asked the workers if #285 came through yet and they said no? WELL apparently Mom decided to create her own finish line. She saw two orange cones about 100 feet away from the finish line and decided that was it. Nah, not the big aisle of colored flags and the big time clock just past it. She just made up a finish line and decided that was it. (And of course yelled at the workers afterwards that it wasn't clear enough where the finish line was). So my time was 41:34. She estimated that she was done in 40 minutes.. which by the end of the day turned into 39 minutes.. then 38. So we will never know EXACTLY when Mom finished, or even have proof that she finished before me! :-)
Well, as all events that involve Diane Bogert, there is a story. And I'm going to tell it first, because of course she will tell it wrong.
Mom and I got through the first mile in 10 minutes. We were very proud, but we were starting to feel the pain. We made a 'pact' to cross the finish line together, because we wanted it to be about making it to the finish line, not a timed race. Well of course she managed to get a *little* ahead of me and I eventually lost track of her, trying to focus on not passing out the last half mile, haha.. so I get to the finish line and Mom is nowhere in sight. I was thinking 'What a jerk, we were supposed to cross the line together! But whatever, this IS a race, I can't be mad'. So I grabbed a water bottle, caught my breath for a minute, and started looking for her. Still, nowhere in sight. I checked the bathroom, the refreshment stand, her car... no Mom. I asked the people taking in the runners (who were basically done, because I was one of the last people haha) if #285 had come through yet. Nope. Her number wasn't there. As if my heart rate wasn't high enough, I started freaking out a little. Thinking that Mom must have passed out and I ran right past her on the road!! I was physically and emotionally drained at that point, so I started crying. The workers looked at me like I was nuts haha.. yeah I know I will never live this story down. One didn't know what to do, so he just said.. 'Don't be sad'.
Well after I calmed down a little, I went back to where her car was, and it was gone! Where did she go?? Apparently to look for me. Here's what happened. When Mom finished the race, she thought it would be nice to go to her car to grab her camera to take a picture of me finishing. Well she must not have realized I wasn't THAT far behind her because I finished the race while she was looking for her camera! And that's where all the confusion began.
WANT TO KNOW THE BEST PART???
Remember when I asked the workers if #285 came through yet and they said no? WELL apparently Mom decided to create her own finish line. She saw two orange cones about 100 feet away from the finish line and decided that was it. Nah, not the big aisle of colored flags and the big time clock just past it. She just made up a finish line and decided that was it. (And of course yelled at the workers afterwards that it wasn't clear enough where the finish line was). So my time was 41:34. She estimated that she was done in 40 minutes.. which by the end of the day turned into 39 minutes.. then 38. So we will never know EXACTLY when Mom finished, or even have proof that she finished before me! :-)
Sunday, April 27, 2008
It's Baseball Season
UGH well I already wrote a long blog, but something happened with my computer and it somehow got lost.. >:-O
So here's the short version. John and I joined a gym. Getting up in the morning is rough. John is on a softball team with his church. I enjoy being his cheerleader and embarrassing him by getting a shirt made that says 'Mrs. Vitcusky'. The end.
And here are some pictures that I can't take credit for.
So here's the short version. John and I joined a gym. Getting up in the morning is rough. John is on a softball team with his church. I enjoy being his cheerleader and embarrassing him by getting a shirt made that says 'Mrs. Vitcusky'. The end.
And here are some pictures that I can't take credit for.
Friday, March 21, 2008
See You Later
I can't believe it's already been 2 weeks since we said "See you later" to our beloved Uncle Bobby. I am sure by now he has found his place in heaven and is eating bagels with God every morning. We miss him terribly but are comforted in know he is now at peace - in fact I am jealous of where he is right now.
I am so amazed by the continued strength and support of this family. As we go through the ups and downs of life, we all seem to grow so much closer. I love how tight-knit we all are. Imagine the days when all the cousins have kids! There's 3 already.. and that number will eventually grow. (Don't look at me). Aunt Laura, I think you might need to get a bigger house!! In a few years, I wouldn't be surprised if we had to book a reception hall for our family parties! God has really blessed us with all these wonderful people.
A video of Uncle Bob dancing..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Sp3YwD2eY
I am so amazed by the continued strength and support of this family. As we go through the ups and downs of life, we all seem to grow so much closer. I love how tight-knit we all are. Imagine the days when all the cousins have kids! There's 3 already.. and that number will eventually grow. (Don't look at me). Aunt Laura, I think you might need to get a bigger house!! In a few years, I wouldn't be surprised if we had to book a reception hall for our family parties! God has really blessed us with all these wonderful people.
A video of Uncle Bob dancing..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7Sp3YwD2eY
Saturday, February 2, 2008
It's 2008!
Happy New Year! (Ok I'm a little late, because it's already February.. but the year is still new).
We made it through our first Christmas/New Year together as a married couple, and it was so much fun! I'll post some pictures... (and bore you with random stories hehe)...
Life hasn't really changed for us too much in the past few months - which is good. We're in such a great place right now. John works as a customer service Rep for a plastics company, 2 miles away from the apartment. I work in customer service as well, for Tiffany & Co. - which is 4 miles away from our place! So we definitely cannot complain about the commute. We would love a house, but our situation is working out for us very well right now - in a few years after we have time to save, and maybe if there's more than just the two of us, we will definitely start house hunting!
And I guess we really can't complain out our neighbors.. hehe.. ;-) have you ever seen Everybody Loves Raymond?? We have a similiar fate - DIANE ('Mom' as we lovingly call her) lives in the same apartment complex, with Olivier and Laura. Originally, our landlord offered us an apartment RIGHT across from Mom's - literally you could see in each other's window. You bet, I gave him a call back- "Curt, I love my mother, but are you NUTS??". I've been living in this complex for the past three+ years, so he knows very well who my mother is and where she lives. Anyway, for reasons other than my mother, I am glad we got a different apartment - the floors, bathroom, and kitchen were all redone for us. This is the third apartment I've lived in, in this complex alone, and by far it has been the best one. We are truly blessed.
Moving on...
Here's a little PSA: Have you heard that LAURA got her permit?? Be extra careful on the roads, now that our little Laura is driving! :-)
Oh and for you dog lovers... John's mother got a new puppy- a hound/boxer mix. His name is Noah and he's a cutie. I'll share a picture..
As promised, here's a few recent pics...
- Me and John, on our first Christmas together as a married couple...
- Brendan & Gavin playing nicely in Aunt Kristy & Uncle John's papasan chair
- Noah - John's new 'brother'
We made it through our first Christmas/New Year together as a married couple, and it was so much fun! I'll post some pictures... (and bore you with random stories hehe)...
Life hasn't really changed for us too much in the past few months - which is good. We're in such a great place right now. John works as a customer service Rep for a plastics company, 2 miles away from the apartment. I work in customer service as well, for Tiffany & Co. - which is 4 miles away from our place! So we definitely cannot complain about the commute. We would love a house, but our situation is working out for us very well right now - in a few years after we have time to save, and maybe if there's more than just the two of us, we will definitely start house hunting!
And I guess we really can't complain out our neighbors.. hehe.. ;-) have you ever seen Everybody Loves Raymond?? We have a similiar fate - DIANE ('Mom' as we lovingly call her) lives in the same apartment complex, with Olivier and Laura. Originally, our landlord offered us an apartment RIGHT across from Mom's - literally you could see in each other's window. You bet, I gave him a call back- "Curt, I love my mother, but are you NUTS??". I've been living in this complex for the past three+ years, so he knows very well who my mother is and where she lives. Anyway, for reasons other than my mother, I am glad we got a different apartment - the floors, bathroom, and kitchen were all redone for us. This is the third apartment I've lived in, in this complex alone, and by far it has been the best one. We are truly blessed.
Moving on...
Here's a little PSA: Have you heard that LAURA got her permit?? Be extra careful on the roads, now that our little Laura is driving! :-)
Oh and for you dog lovers... John's mother got a new puppy- a hound/boxer mix. His name is Noah and he's a cutie. I'll share a picture..
As promised, here's a few recent pics...
- Me and John, on our first Christmas together as a married couple...
- Brendan & Gavin playing nicely in Aunt Kristy & Uncle John's papasan chair
- Noah - John's new 'brother'
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