I'm a Shower Singer :]

This past Saturday we had our annual Family Crab Feast and my brother Ryan brought his karaoke and DJ equipment. Jen, my cousin Adam's wife wanted me to sing with her, and my response was "have you ever heard me sing?!" My loving sarcastic brother, Ryan, adds "Brittany's a shower singer, she's not allowed to use the mic!" Which...I must admit, my idea of singing better is to just sing louder :]So, in all reality, Ryan is smart to not give me a microphone, haha!! Here are a couple of my favorite pictures from our Crab Feast, including a video or two.



From left to right: my nieces: Brooke and Amelia, my cousin Adam's daughter: Olivia, and my other niece: Isabella. They were singing Taylor Swift's "You Belong To Me."


Adam's son, Sam, rockin' out to "Boom Boom Pow" by Black Eyed Peas :]


Olivia and Isabella doing the Macaraina!


My brother: Ryan and my cousin: Adam


Adam's wife: Jen singing "It Happens" by Sugarland (without me *sniffle*) and Olivia


Three-Fourths of Adam's family - minus Sam.
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And now...for some movies :]


Isabella, Olivia, and Sam rockin' to "Boom Boom Pow"



HAHAHA! Oh man! This is the other self-proclaimed shower singer, Adam attempting to sing "Celebrity" by Brad Paisley



And...my personal favorite...my brother Ryan :]

Thanks for sharing our day with us :]

Rainy Friday

Go figure...the one day this week that I still have off and it is storming outside. Not just raining, but storming! UGH! And I had plans to go get Brooke and go down to my grandparents house with various stops along the way...and it's pouring outside! I guess we will have to run really fast in and out of the stores, I hope she's ready :]

Brandee and I are planning on working on a quick and easy project on Tuesday, so I wanted to get some of the stuff today and make one tonight after we take Brooke home to make sure it actually works and that it's not more hassle than its worth. We will most likely post pictures and instructions on the awesome blog that Brandee made for us, Project Tuesday!

We really aren't geeks, we promise! That's our guys! If you didn't already know, Justin and his brother, Fred (and in case you can't follow the geneology or you just don't know our family, Fred and Brandee are married) have a live weekly podcast about geek stuff that they record on Tuesday nights. So lately, Brandee and I have gotten in the groove of doing something crafty while they are being geeky! Last week I worked on my rag rug and Brandee worked on Ella's dress. You can check out our blog to see pics :]

Long Story, Short ...

My life is complicated hectic.

Here are my current happenings and thoughts (in no particular order):

Pop:
My grandfather, Roger, was admitted to Carroll Hospital Center on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning after falling out of the shower and breaking his hip. Unfortunately, there is not too much of an update. I will know more in the morning after we get his blood work back, but as of now surgery is not scheduled for Thursday. And the only reason he has not been in surgery yet is because certain meds he is on makes his blood too thin, so they cannot operate. As soon as the fluidity of his blood thickens, they have the green light to operate. And for the actual surgery - it could just be some pins, maybe some pins and a plate, or a whole new hip. He is beginning to grow more impatient as the days drag on. He really hates not being able to move around and do things on his own, but mostly he sleeps because of the pain medications. Fingers crossed that it will only be a few pins, and that his recuperation will be limited.

School:
Despite what my dad really wants me to do, I think I am taking a semester off from school. I am anxious to go back though. I passed my PPST, but Carroll Community did not receive the scores in enough time for the May 2009 graduation deadline. And it does not benefit me to start classes at Towson without having "graduated" from Carroll. So everything has to be re-submitted and get re-approved. But I pretty much can't wait to get back to school :]

Wedding:
An April 30, 2011 wedding is still in the works. We are currently looking at black and white damask patterns for our wedding with maybe a little bit of color - I'm thinking a deep teal?! Hmmm...then again we have been known to change our minds. Good thing nothing is set in stone, huh?! :]

Home:
Judging by the baskets of clean clothes sitting on my floor waiting for transport into my closet and the papers strewn all over my desk, you can tell I don't spend a lot of time at home :[

Crafts:
(For more information see the Obsessions updates)
I returned my sewing machine. Maybe I am just used to my grandmother's sewing machine, but I did not like the one I bought. I haven't thought about buying another one, yet. I just do not have the room for a sewing in my room. I found/was directed to a couple of websites with awesome crafty ideas. Maybe one day...

Obsessions:
Thanks to my super-crafty-soon-to-be-sister-in-law (whew!), Brandee and her mom Kim, I have been obsessing over quilting. I am a fabric-holic. I want so badly to go to the quilting stores and buy all types of fabric, but I know I will probably buy all kinds of patches and never use them :] - It seems to me that I have scrapbooking paper like too :] I am also obsessed with earthy colors/rustic colors/bright colors. Oh! and polka dots :] Pretty much anything crafty to consume my time and keep my hands busy :]


Well, thanks for listening to me rant! I will update later about Pop if I can.

Playing Catch-Up

^^ Is exactly what I am doing. It has been almost two weeks since I have posted anything! So bear with me. I have lots of pictures to post - including: our anniversary weekend, the speedway, and my poster.


April 30, 2009 marked our 4 year anniversary :] I can't believe it has been so long. I feel old (Justin and I have been together since Junior year at NCHS!) He surprised me and took me Shining Dawn Bed & Breakfast for a night. It was so romantic. We were the only guests in the house :]

The house was pretty much huge. It was built in 1902. I was a little weary of it at first. Considering most of the places on Ghost Hunters that turn out to be haunted are hotels and B&B's. eeeepppp!! But I made it through the night, and if any ghosts were there, they didn't come looking for me :]
Justin took this once we got there. The following pictures are some of my favorites from our stay.
Outside in the garden.
Looking down from the deck off of our room.
More pictures of the backyard. It was really pretty even though it was rainy that weekend.
He looks so excited doesn't he?! This is what he does when I say "Justin, smile :]" Cheese!
The mural that was painted on the wall behind the day bed. There were glow in the dark stars on the ceiling. We stayed in the Mid-Summer Night's Dream room.
The sunroom. When we got there, we sat in this room for two hours. I read Twilight and Justin was looking at stuff for GNW.

Breakfast included: broiled grapefruit (weird, huh? but tasty!), German apple pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, and OJ with raspberries!

This concludes our anniversary weekend!
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THIS is the poster that took all day Wednesday, most of Thursday afternoon, and Saturday to make. But thankfully, I am done with it. I spent all day Wednesday cutting out the letters and add-ons with my Cricut (what a God send that machine is!!) and glue sticking! A 5 page paper and lesson plan goes with this. Oy Vey!

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Then, last night - Saturday May 9 we went to Trail-Ways Speedway to watch Justin's cousin Charles Shaffer race. This was my first trip to the races and I am glad to say...it won't be my last! I had a blast. Next time, I will dress for the occassion, though. Flip flops, bermuda shorts, a v-neck t-shirt, and brand new glasses is not the right attire. I had dirt everywhere! But it was lots of fun! I can't wait to go back :] Our brood included: Uncle Steve & Aunt Treasa, Jeremy, Adam, Justin & I, Bert & Raquel, Mark, Tab, Markie & Maddie, Hog & Woofy, Anna May & Ed, Charles' son (I cannot for the life of me remember his name...), Melissa & Drew. Here are a few of my favorite pictures that Maddie and I took :]

Justin and me in the stands!
Me and Porkchop (aka - Frank) :]
Markie minus three teeth!
Aunt Brittany and Maddie!!
Charles' car is behind the orange one. Number 12!
These cars kicked up more dirt and mud than any others :]
Maddies "James Dean" Zier! haha!


That pretty much concludes catching up on the fun things around here. Thanks for bearing with me, I know is was long :] I'll try to post more often :] No promises.

Happy Mother's Day!