down time

Right now I have a few seconds of down time before the day gets off to a busy whirlwind like normal! We are signing our lease papers for the house tomorrow and we get the keys next week! We are about to be super busy for the next nine days doing the following:
1. Finishing packing up all of our stuff..I swear we continue to fill boxes and see little to no progress.
2. Eating the contents of our fridge so we don't have to move a ton of food.
3. Finding a Christmas ornament for the annual Thanksgiving girls exchange. (sounds simple but it's a cut throat challenge for the BEST)
4. Actually getting it together and moving.
5. Heading to Dallas for Cassie's Final Fling before the ring.
6. Getting a gift prior to heading to Dallas for Cassie.
7. Working..that little 8 hour detail every day.
8. I'm sure I'm forgetting something..oh ya we are hosting the last tailgate of the year and everyone we know will be here I think! Hope nobody minds our apartment sans decor!
Whew..I'm tired just typing it! I'm super excited though because my inlaws are coming to help with the big move and will be spending Thanksgiving with my family in Wewoka! It is going to be so great having everyone together in one place, I can't describe how grateful I am to have two amazing families that get along and enjoy each others company! That's all for now..ta ta and Happy Thanksgiving!

Finally Back!

Ok ok I know I say this every time, but this time we are really back..at least for a quick update.

As most of you know 2010 has been a crazy, fun, turbulent, stressfull, CRAZY, exciting, did I mention CRAZY? year. Troy & I have both been without jobs and have both gotten new ones hooray! I think things are finally settling down for the Curtis Family. I am working for DeVry University as a High School Programs Rep and I LOVE it! I know that everything happens for a reason & I could not be more grateful for the path that has led me to this position. I have amazing co-workers, a SUPER AMAZING boss, a partner in crime in Tulsa that I can't imagine my weeks without and I feel good about myself at the end of the day. What more could I ask for in a career?? I plan to start my master's work in January and I'm actually looking forward to going back to school which is something I never thought I would say! Troy has started a new job with an internet start up company that has SO much potential. He is really enjoying taking a super active role in getting the company up and running. He is working on sales, marketing & day to day office responsibilties and I think he is really enjoying it so far! Stay tuned for updates on him but I believe he'll be starting grad school with me in January!

In other news....We are moving back to Norman! We found an awesome rent house that is brand new that we are going to live in for awhile. It is so cute, really close to our little munchkin Macey & perfect for both of our new jobs. While we are very sad to be parting ways with our amazing roomie, we are really glad to live alone! It will be our first place as a married couple and we couldn't be happier about it!

Short & sweet but it looks like the Curtis family is getting back on it's feet and we'll have more fun & exciting news to post soon!

Cheers!

George & Reba

This past weekend we headed East to Tulsa to see two of our all time favorites..George Strait & Reba! We went with the Brownback's who are quickly becoming some of our very favorite people in the world to hang out with!

We stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to make it a little mini get away and it was so much fun! Bridget won $200 in about 30 seconds on a slot machine and as you can imagine that was the most successful story we had from the casino..ha!

We ate dinner and watched the OU Basketball game from Toby Keith's inside the hotel, then we hopped in a cab for the BOK center! The concert was fantastic! It was long and both George and Reba played a good mix of new songs and classic favorites..when Reba pulled up in a taxi wearing a sequin red dress singing fancy..well let's just say I was thrilled! ha!

After the show, the boys went back down to the casino and Bridget and I headed up to the room where I suffered from a severe case of narcalepsy and fell right to sleep!
The next day, we met Julie, Matt & Cash for some lunch at Cheddar's! It was great to see my long lost best friend and catch up on all that is going on with the Rose's!
All in all it was a great weekend, the perfect distance for a quick get away, a change of secenery that doesn't wear you out!

Keep checking in for updates!

Upcoming Adventures

Nothing of excitement has really been going on, but I should have some great material coming up! Here is a little preview of the Curtis Calendar in the next few weeks..

This weekend (2/19-2/21):
Friday night: Kari B & John Lozier's birthday extravaganza/poker night at Kelli Ann & Jeb's house in Shawnee.
Saturday night: Headed to Tulsa with the Brownback's to the Hard Rock hotel to stay the night and go to the George Strait & Reba concert!!
Sunday: Bridget & I want to go shopping..we'll see how well that goes over.

Next Week.. (2/22-2/28):
Basketball on Wednesday night (Boomer Sooner) and catching up on laundry and all other normal day to day adventures..
A POTENTIAL visit from Ashley Jeanne Davis!!
A real visit from Dylan & Kristen!!
A facial on Saturday along with another basketball game...Boomer Sooner again!

The Best Week of all...(3/1-3/8):
Monday: Monday night Raw with Troy (his birthday present..)
Tuesday-Thursday: Packing/Getting ready/Shopping
FRIDAY-MONDAY: VEGAS!!! Taking a trip to Suprise Adam Brownback for his birthday..he knows he's going but has no idea the rest of us are joining them!! The Wente's, Troy & I, Adam & Bridget (obviously), Liz, Sarah & Jeff will all be headed out Friday night!! Can't wait to get out of town farther than Tulsa or even Dallas (sorry ladies) for the weekend!!

So as you can see I should have some great material for some blogs soon....stay with me, I'm going to get better at this!

Inspired by Dooce

Thanks to Amanda Wente..I've been slowly working my way through the archives of Dooce.Com. Dooce is a professional blogger and I'm loving her..she in fact has inspired me to resume the blogging. Let's see quick recap of whats been going on lately..

SNOW! Oklahoman's thought that Farmer's Alamanac was crazy..but alas it has been a crazy winter! I've lived here my whole life and have not ever seen a winter like this..but those of you who read this (all two of you) know that.

I think this is going to be a blog post about all of the positive things in our world..(from my perspective of course..Troy never writes)

I'm going to start with Career..
I think I am just about one of the luckiest people ever! I have a job that I LOVE! I get to spend my days with great co-workers..I've inherited four big-brother types, a fantastic boss and Connie who makes the best coffee around and knows how to put the boys in their places! To make it even better, I get to spend my days in my office..inside the football stadium...those of you who know me know this is my DisneyLand..my happiest place on earth..I love it here! I have met some amazing people since starting this adventure, co-workers all over the country that are so much fun..this sports marketing world is such a unique and special community and I feel extremely blessed to be a part of it.

Next..Friends..
Lizzy Anderson - "How to describe a Best Friend" Lizzy is one of the single most selfless people I have ever met in my life. She has the biggest heart and has never ever said the word "no" I have to scold her all the time for not ever doing anything for herself..case in point I bought her a massage gift certificate for her birthday...almost a year ago, she hasn't even used it. I don't know what my life would be without her. She fills my world with sunshine. I've never met anyone in my life with such a passion for helping people. Helping children in particular. She is one of the single most amazing people ever and I am thankful every single day that I have someone like her in my world.

Kari Bryan - MOH, Best Friend. She has been my friend forever..I can barely remember fighting with her ever..although I'm sure there were some. She is so grounded, she never judges, she is always a shoulder to cry on, a buddy to gossip with, a comfort when I am lost. She keeps me sane, she keeps me grounded she makes me a better person just by knowing her. As the years go on I know she will always be in my life, helping me raise my children, talking sports with my husband so I don't have to and just being family.

Kelli Driggers - Kelli recently has had a little bit of a rough patch..the one who shall remain nameless...broke up with her..my reaction.."WTF! is he crazy? Does he not know how beautiful, special, fun, funny, amazing..etc you are?" My hope for her is to find a prince charming that will sweep her off her feet and NEVER make her doubt her worth not one second of her life. At the same time..I hope that she realizes that she is worth it..all by herself just because she is Amazing, wonderful, thoughtful, caring...beautiful. Inside and out best friend.

Bridget Brownback - Oh Bridge, If there was one great thing that came out of my OPUBCO sentence..it was you my love. I feel like I have known you my whole life..I think it was fate that we became friends! You are so great! One of those people I can say anything to and I know you will not only forgive my crazy but you will understand completly and have words of wisdom to get me through it! You are so amazing and I am so grateful I have you in my circle!

The Wente Family - I once described us (us as in the four of us) as a "couple" I'm so happy we are still together..You guys make our lives so much more fun! Who else will stay up until all hours and play Mario with us? Who else will come over 5 nights a week just to watch TV and hang out? Without you two OKC would be a dreary place..you put the color in our lives and I have to say I love you for it!

To all the others who were not mentioned by name...You know you each hold special places in my heart and my life and I am eternally grateful for your friendships...

Today was one of those days where nothing really went my way...I feel better taking note of some of the most wonderful things in my life to keep me moving forward!

Tonight, Troy & I are taking Miss Macey to another fun filled OU Basketball game..its so great to watch her light up when she sees Boomer & Sooner running around, or when the crowd cheers!

I vow to blog a least twice/month for the remainder of 2010...well that's the goal anyway! Thanks for listening and have a delightful day!

What's been going on lately...

Let's see, I last left this blog at Christmas.. A lot has gone on since then!
I suppose I can start with NYE 2010...Our beloved Sooners played in the Sun Bowl vs. Stanford and we WON! Needless to say, we were all in pleasant spirits and decided to ring in the new year in bricktown!
One crazy feature of OKC's New Year's celebration is our countdown ball...everywhere you watch on tv, Times Square, London etc the ball drops correct? Well not in OKC...we raise it from a crane here! ha! We stood in the street in front of the Three's Company apartment and watched the fireworks and froze! We are so blessed as I've said before to have the most amazing group of friends EVER!
Since January kicked off, we have been watching football with the group, playing lots of board games and Wii and just simply enjoying our time together.
I promise to post more once something a little more post-worthy enters our world..right now we are living a slightly less busy life than normal...and loving it!