Memorial Day

Its wonderful to have an extra day off for most people, they will be able to get out with friends & BBQ but we still have to remember what this day means to a lot of people in the US. Its not always a happy day, in fact for a lot of people its a sad day a time for them to remember their loved ones they have lost, to thank them for what they have given for the rest of us. I am not going to push this in any ones face which is why I am writing it on my blog. I want to take a moment to thank the 2 hero's in my life, one I have lost that will always be a hole in my heart and one thank goodness is still with me safe & sound stateside. Even if its a little typed message to someone you know who has served just say thank you, it will mean the world to them!

My Hero!
USMC Hay's, Timothy
This is an outstanding man with great accomplishments in his life! He has a wonderful loving family who anyone would fall in love with once you meet them! He just finished his 1st tour in Afghanistan and made it home safely last month! Very very soon I will get to give him a big bear hug probably cry on his shoulder a bit and than jump out of an airplane with! Hes has always been my adrenaline buddy and very close to my heart!

us back in the college days

Strong

Brave

Kind & Loving

Smart

Thank You! Cant wait to see you in a few short weeks!


My Hero I lost.
Cpl. Kory D. Wiens & Sgt. Cooper
94th Mine Dog Detachment, 5th Engineer Battalion, 1st Engineer Brigade
We lost Kory & his dog Cooper on July 6th 2007, Kory the age of 20 not even old enough to drink. He was an amazing solider and only dreamed of protecting his country & the ones he loved. I still remember every moment of what happened the day I was driving home from work and got the phone call. That memory will never leave my head and I will never forget the people who helped me through it.
 It was a sunny Friday evening when a very close friend called me and told me the news, I proceeded to yell at her and tell her and I quote "That's not a fucking funny joke." than hung up on her and started crying, barley making it home in my tear fog. Two days later on Sunday to try and numb some of my pain I rushed out & got a memorial tattoo on the top of my left foot for him and his dog Cooper. He would have loved it, tattoos where our thing! I cant even say much on here without tearing up, it is very hard even to this day. He was the most kind gentle man I have ever had the chance to meet. When I was able to talk to him over seas he never let me think I had anything to worry about, he was always happy & asking how I was.

Reminds me everyday. Love & Miss you both!

I have so many good memories of his and I's conversations that keep me smiling on most days. I still keep letters we exchanged.

Letters

Us in 2005 on graduation day!

In Psychology class!

one of my favorite pictures of him & coop!

Here is a video that was done amazing of him and coop. Be sure to have tissues its emotional and touching.
Thank You so much and know I think about you two always! I Love & Miss you all the time.

Motorcycle Day

Today was an event called Motorcycle Visibility Day on OSU campus, Mikes company Premier Motogear hosts a booth at it every year and for the last 2yrs in a row I have gone to it!

Not many people know but I Love motorcycles (except Harleys not sure why just grow up hating them) its a little unknown obsession of mine so of course when I get the chance to hang out around them all day with some really fun guys/girls I am all over it! Plus I get to hear my boyfriend moto-geek out & its attractive how smart that kid is ;). I have a little bit of an adrenaline junkie in me but most of the time I can keep her under control!

 I guess now I have been dubbed the unofficial "umbrella girl" of this event. Its basically eye candy along with the bikes, but lets face it we're in Oregon and the most skin I show is my face lol! Besides I have to shamelessly promote the bike shop so I am in full head to toe gear that they sell! Its a pretty fun day and a lot of people showed up to display their rides in the quad! Here are some fun pictures!

Umbrella Girl!

We had a great turn out on display!

I really like this white Kawasaki ZX6

Last but certainly not least is Mikes bike we refer to her as Roxy! She is my favorite bike but I'm a little biased, its one one the reasons I had to hang around with Mike after I met him! One of the fist times I came over to his house he made me homemade sushi ( yeah I know!) and took me on a night ride! Amazing! Only occasionally does my junkie side come out and I make Mike drive faster!

Our second kid Roxy!

Mothers Day

Everyday should be Mothers Day right?  I had a very special mothers day this year, for the second mothers day my wonderful amazing Grammy came up from Sacramento CA! Even though it was a short trip having her here is like..well I don't know how to describe it, incredible, marvelous and wonderful are all words I want to use at the same time lol! It makes me feel like a little girl again, carefree and full of energy, she brings a sort of peace & balance to everyone around her. My Grammy & I may not be blood related but I hope for myself to grow up and be just like her in every way, shape, & form!

This Mothers Day my wonderful hot mommy (Mikes words not mine ;) planned an entire day riding in a limo going wine tasting around Monroe! Yes I know my sister & I are god awful spoiled by my mom, we remind ourselves everyday that she gave us this life with everything in it & there is nothing that we could ever do to show her how much we love her! Both my sister & I get our spunk, traveling addiction and ambition from her! WE LOVE YOU MOMMY!

My wonderful Family starting our wine tour!

So this was my Grammy & Mikes 1st ride in a limo, so being the Mackey/Krygier girls we had to make it awesome! It started out with a beautiful scenic, sunny country drive..Oh & mimosas dah!

Grammy & Mom!

Tush & I

It wouldn't be a complete day without mike & tush being weird!

About 45mins away to our 1st stop was... Domaine Meriwether Winery an absolutely beautiful place with the most friendly "wine tasting associate" she had a dress & cardigan set I covet! Definitely going back there!

1st wine stop!

Our 2nd destination was Benton Lane Winery this one one also very cute and its where we enjoyed our lunch out side on the patio with breath taking views! The limo company we went through provided us with luch and appitizers yum yum!

yum yum eat um up!

catching people chewing!

The 3rd place was Pfeiffer Vineyards this was a fun place but I have to say while the owner was friendly & sweet, I did not enjoy the atmosphere as much and the tasting was $20 per person(not that great). This could be do to the fact that it was beautiful & sunny in Oregon, yeah i know shocker..and this winery designed there interior to look dark like a wine cellar, so I kinda wanted to be outside in the sun! Mike did buy all the moms Stella & Dot jewelry since there was a girl selling there and it was beautiful! It was my least favorite out of the 3.

At the 3rd winery outside!

After wine tasting we were all feeling pretty good we sat outside and talked about our adventure like true winos while Mike made all the ladies some feta and spinach stuffed chicken, brussel sprouts with homemade kalamata olive bread!

What A Weekend!

I slow ran my very 1st 5k race EVER w/ obstacle's on Saturday May 12th, it was a blast! The Terrain Mud Run in Eugene happened at Camp Harlow. My team's (Oregon Muddies) heat was set for 11:00 and we were pumped! My mom, Grammy, sister, & mom's husband all came down to give support by cheering us on! I was not sure if I was going to survive or fail & end up walking the entire thing, but avast I DID IT! I signed up for the 5k thinking oh boy what have I gone & done to myself now, so I kinda trained but not much time to get enough training in. On Mud day the team decided to stick together as a team and finish this thing together, what an incredible awesome team we had no one got left behind & we completed all the obstacle's as a team running into the finish line holding hands! We have tons of pictures but here are the most important ones lol...



The Team Before..

Shelby & I Before

The Oregon Muddies staying true to their name!



Shelby & I rocked it hard core!

We Rock! It was so much fun and I cant wait to do more races in the future!

Lost my cooking ambition..have you seen it?

Seems like lately I have had no want to cook/bake, poor Mike has done all the cooking since I have been pulling long days at the shop. Takes a toll on the heart sometimes but I think will make it through! I was forced to stay home from work today with a bit of a stomach bug. It was a matter of time I guess before I got it, has been going around not only our shop but everyone in Corvallis. So to take my mind off my sick tummy I thought I should catch up on some blogging! Lets see what has been going on...

The last Sunday in April I got to go see the Play Next to Normal, I do not recommend this play to everyone since it is very dark. With that said it is one of my top 5 musicals & I love it, it will make you cry during the in tire thing. It was Mikes 1st musical/really theater play, probably not the best choice but seeing my reaction to the play I think made his experience much better! We also went with a big family group 1/2 who had seen it and 1/2 had not so it was very well balanced!

I 1st  saw this play in NYC on Broadway and right away it was catchy the music was rock it was funny. Than silence in the crowd by one single moment realization sets in & everyone at that exact moment knows whats going on. From than on the play tugs at your heart strings still it is a musical and all the songs are up beat rock sounding but the lyrics are true & touch everyone. in NY there was not a dry eye from a man or woman in that audience. Amazing!

Than Last weekend we where lucky enough to get tickets to the Old Mill Center Action. Every year we seem to make it but last year we had to miss out, so this year we got a table & filled it with people! The theme was Fiesta since it was on Cince De Mayo. So much support was there not an empety seat in the house, which is great when its a fundraiser for kids & families. They always have a silent auction & live action with a dinner! During the live action portion my mom & I went halfsies on a week long stay@ a home in Dimond peak resorts right by Cresent lake, WE WON! I am just so excited to go! It is going to be so relaxing, and best part is it was all for charity! 

Ill have lots of things to share after this coming up weekend! I have Terrain Mud Run and mothers day wine tasting!

Zombie party!

Happy 40th Birthday Eric!

This is how far behind in my blogging I am, I am about to tell you the fun things I did 3 weekends ago! Believe me this may be old news but its good news lol! Saturday 21st to be exact I helped a good family friend Michelle throw a 40th Birthday party for her husband Eric (another long time family friend). We all decided to go with a Zombie theme..I know who would have guessed, we are a little crazy about that stuff lol! We decorated the in tire house with zombie stuff, and all the food was themed as well..Take a look... 

Maggot Meatballs... aka Turkey Meatballs in red sauce

Complete w/flies! They were good!

Gang Green Brain...aka guacamole

w/ flies as well!

That's just a taste of the nasty stuff we came up with I also made Severed arm w/open wound lol...aka spinach dip in bread bowl..


severed arm w/ open wound

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This party was awesome and yes we are sick & twisted at times! We had a blast, and later that night we played Zombies cause its not a zombie party unless you kill something lol! It was not just the food that made this party...oh no we had some awesome decor to boot!

The zombie table cloth says Lets Paint the Town Dead

took card board boxes and mad them look like wood planks

used zombie shooting targets on the doors to make it look like they were breaking in!

Zombies every where!

We just love putting on themed parties!