Weekend Re-Cap

Happy Monday folks!

Umm... first of all, how fun was Bachelor of the Week?  You guys were all over this one!  I LOVED it!  (And, don't worry, I've got guys lining up to be next on the list... You'll see plenty more "single hunks" in the next few weeks.)

Anyway, we had a great weekend in the Fredericksburg, VA area visiting two sets of a good friends...

First, we stopped off to see one of my best friends from college Lindsey (you might remember her from the race I didn't run last spring) and her husband, and - most importantly - meet their three month old Adelaide. 

Before I left, I made Lindsey take photos of me with Adelaide... But, I look hideous in them, and I didn't want to take away from her cuteness.  So, I opted for these off of Lindsey's blog instead.  (Remember Nacho? He's my Addy's boyfriend. Of course.)

Mostly, I couldn't wait to catch up with Lindsey, talk pregnancy, and show Jeff all the wonders of having a baby girl (you know, just in case... I thought he should see first hand how full of sugar and spice and everything nice they are).  All of those things were accomplished, AND I absolutely fell in love with little Addie myself.  I probably could have held her for three days straight.  I hope my baby has hair.  (Yes, I will still love it when it doesn't; since, let's face it: Jeff and I were both bald until kindergarten and our hair isn't exactly full of umph even now.) 

When we left, Jeff and I were all blubbery talking about how much we can't wait to have a baby.  July still feels so far away.

Then, we headed to see our friends Laura and Cliff on Saturday night.  Laura went to high school with Jeff and I, and Cliff was the Young Life intern in Roanoke after college.  Jeff and I were both in their wedding about two years ago, so they are special friends to us.  It was great to see their new house, meet their newest (four-legged) addition - Levi, and see a little of their (SUPER BUSY, ministry driven) life these days.  

It was a quick trip, but so fun.  (We have a weekend trip to visit friends etc. planned for just about every month between now and Baby Day to help the time pass and take advantage of these last days that we can travel without seven million bags or a babysitter.)

Thankfully, I'm feeling much more second-trimesteresque these days,  so I was able to keep up with everyone.  But, don't worry, I was in bed with my laptop and last week's episode of Brothers and Sisters by 8PM last night. ;)

Well, that's all I've got for today.  Have a good one!

Bachelor of the Week 6: Northern Edition

AHH!  Kelly posted early!  Good thing I was rarin' and ready to go!  Enjoy!

It's been a while since I've done a Bachelor of the Week post, but I'm coming back with a bang today!

First, I've got a GREAT guy for you.

And, second, I'm linking up with Kelly's Korner for "Show Us Your Single Guys" day... What better way? Really.

So, let's get started... Shall we?

I'd like to introduce you to... Bachelor #6:

"Professor Hann-some" 

Perfect for you Northern gals, this 29 year old academic prepster is located in central Pennsylvania, where he is pursuing a Ph.d. in Political Science at Penn State.  He will be finished coursework in a year begin working on his dissertation and looking  for the perfect university teaching job after graduation - the sky is the limit!. With a passion for politics and history, he's always up for an insightful conversation over coffee.  But, don't worry, he doesn't take himself too seriously. In fact, his wit is probably his most charming characteristic! 

Like the campus lifestyle and a deep conversation?!?!  This one's for you!!

"Professor Hann-some" is also a HUGE college football fan - rooting for Virginia Tech, Alabama, and Penn State especially.  But, when it's not "Game Day" you can find him helping out with Young Life leadership (his faith is super important to him), listening to indie music, playing tennis, or practicing his guitar.  Talk about well-rounded!

And, to top it off, some have said he looks like George Michael Bluth or Rob Bell.  So, basically, if you like Arrested Development and Jesus - you've just met Mr. Right.

He's looking for a Christian girl with similar interests who enjoys an afternoon spent at Barnes and Noble and an evening hearing a local band. If you think that might be you, just email me your contact info at e@emyselfandi.com.  Hurry and get it while it's hot!!

2nd Trimester

Sorry I've been MIA this week.  All those lazy snow days made me have a lot of "catch up" to play at work... and just in life in general.

Anyway, a little update.  (And, it might be nice if you listen to the Halleluiah chorus in the background of this one.) Yesterday, I think I finally felt it.  No, not baby.  THE SECOND TRIMESTER ENERGY SURGE!  It was like a miracle occurred... I actually worked a FULL day (which hasn't happened in a long long time because of snow, exams, doctor's appointments, etc.), stayed late to catch up on grading, went to the grocery store, came home and made two dips (one of which had to thrown out because the - BRAND NEW - mayo had gone bad) and cookies for a party I'm having tonight, helped with dinner, THEN hosted Bible study at our house, and taught the lesson.  This is more than I've done in entire weeks the last few months.  I LOVED it!

And... the surge continued.  I woke up early this morning to clean up my "dressing room"/ pack for a trip we are taking tomorrow, finish grading a stack of papers, eat breakfast, and start a load of laundry before getting ready for work.  Glory!  I felt like my old self again, only better!

The bad news?  I lost my cell phone.  I knew I it was at my house because I use it as my alarm, and I kept hearing the alarm go off all morning somewhere nearby.  BUT, when I got ready to leave and Jeff called it - not a peep. I was running late, so I figured Jeff would find it later on.

Well, he just emailed me.  He found it.

IN THE WASHING MACHINE!!! (You know, the one I so brilliantly started this morning!)

I guess the Second Trimester Energy Surge and Pregnancy Brain can, in fact, be a hazardous combination.  You may want to keep valuable objects away from me for the next few weeks...

But, on the bright side, it looks like I'll be getting a new cell phone finally!

See you tomorrow... with a little Bachelor of the Week - back in action!! WooHoo!!