Home to SC!

It was a wet but wonderful weekend as Ryal, the dogs and I headed to SC for the 2009 Carolina Cup. It rained the entire day but we had a total blast. We went with one of my best friends from high school, Lindsey, and her family. We spent the rest of the weekend at my parents...which was perfect. I loved being there! Thanks to everyone for making our weekend so special.

The Pups

Here are a few photos from a recent walk we took with Emma Grace and Charlie....yes, Emma went for a swim.

Cutest Puppy Ever!

Emma Grace just saw the ducks!

Nancy's Visit

In March Nancy, Ryal's mom, can to visit Raleigh. It was such a wonderful time. We had wonderful weather...much better than MI. Here are a few photos from the trip. Nancy - thank you so much for everything. We can't wait to see you in April!!

Nancy and Charlie

Ryal and I at Flying Biscuit...do darn good.

Ryal and Nancy

Ryal and I at the Toast!

Poker and Parties - The Usual Curtis Weekend

It was a busy weekend for the Curtis Family. Friday night we traveled down the street to the Romero's house for Poker Night. While Ryal was busy winning us some $$ - I was playing with all the cute babies! It was a good night of friends, food and diapers!

Saturday night Ryal and I met our good friend Kate out at the 2009 Most Eligible Professional where Kate was a big winner! Check out some photos from the weekend below.

Lucas and Owen

Lucas - look at that smile!

The gang at the party!

Ryal and Kate waiting for the results.

Kate and I celebrating her big win!!!

Another Night at the Wallings

Last night we packed up the dogs and headed down to the our dear friends, the Wallings. We needed to bomb the house and had to evacuate for a few hours. Luckily we have such good friends who let us come over and drink their beer - brewed by Mr. Walling himself. (Ryal is convinced we are slowly but surely wearing out our welcome.) We arrived just in time to give Owen (the most beautiful baby in the world) a bath. It is one of my most favorite things to do with the little guy.

Once mama put him to sleep we played a round of poker to warm up for Friday Poker Night. As you can see below...Emily a.k.a "Cabbage" was a true card shark.

Thanks so much to the Wallings for saving the day!

The gang.

"Cabbage" making a play.

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St. Patty's Day

Ryal and I (along with Charlie & Emma Grace) had a wondeful St. Patricks Day! We took off to the beach for a weekend with our good friends Edward and Omeria and of course my girl Kiki. We attended the North Myrtle Beach St. Pattricks Day celebration on Main St. and drank green beer. It was so nice to catch up with everyone.

On Tuesday, we went to our favorite neighbors Brad and Emily for a true Irish meal - Corn Beef and cabbage. It was amazing and will go down as one of my favorite Walling meals next to Brad's homemade pizza. Along with the delicious meal we celebrated with Irish Carbombs, beer and my favorite - Dirty Martinis.

Thanks to all of our good friends for making our 2009 St. Patty's day so wonderful!

Vote for Kate

Please vote for our friend Kate Shanahan. She is in the running for Raleigh's Most Eligible Professional. Vote here.

Allison's Bridal Shower

My dear friend Allison is getting married in July and I hosted a shower at the house. We had such a good time. She is going to be one beautiful bride.

FUN FACT: My friend Emily and I made the cake....well Emily made it and I supervised!

Amazing cake, right?

Cover of Carolina Bride

We were so excited to find out that our wedding was the feature story and on the cover of Carolina Bride. We can not say enough kinds things about the publication - they were so wonderful to work with. To the view the full article and read it for yourself visit Carolina Bride. We hope you enjoy!

FUN FACT: Ryal was the first man to ever be featured on the cover!