Visit to the Columbus Grays

So, what are these crazy kids doing? They are hanging out in Columbus, IN of course. We looked at architecture, sculptures, and an unique restaurant. These are just a few pictures from our walk around town.

A very cool war memorial, where families have carved letters written on the pillars.

A weird sculpture next to a community building... Emily and I called it "headless hug".

The city building. They don't build things like that anymore.

Columbus is almost too proud of its C's, but they do make cool bike racks.

This just says, small retro town.

A giant moving sculpture...seriously. Do these people have time for anything else?

Thank you Kyler and Kara for a cool meal and trip around Columbus. It was great visiting and seeing your place. Can't wait for our Red's game in your next location.

OUT with the Old...and IN with the New!

For the last few weeks...or months...or years I have been wanting a new car This isn't a surprise to Zach (or anyone else who knows me for that matter) and we both knew it just wasn't time yet. The past two weeks though we have seriously been researching and looking at vehicles. Today Zach had the day off work and took charge by searching at the dealerships, checking into financing options, and finally planning for me to go get the car I want.

So when I got home from work, I cleaned out the Silver Bullet and said my goodbyes.

Took the famous picture with the car. Climbed in and headed to the dealership. I test drove the one I wanted and a few hours later, bought and left with my NEW GMC Terrain.

After buying the Terrain, we headed out to a celebratory dinner at Happy Dragon. What better way to celebrate than eating out?!?

I (along with Zach) are so EXCITED to be OUT with the Old...and IN with the New!

Emily's Thursday Thoughts

So on my drive home I was thinking about what to post and this is what I came up with...Emily's Thursday Thoughts. So let's go...

1) Do even good football players do their own grocery shopping?

-Thought came after seeing Curtis Painter grocery shopping this week at Target. Just wondered if Peyton Manning does his own grocery shopping. How much cooler it would have been to see him instead. Is it sad that we noticed Curtis Painter based on his nasty, long, blondish hair?!?

2) Are all people as clueless as adults as they are as students?

-Thought came after a student seriously asked me the following questions 'Does Christmas or Christmas Eve come first? How do you know? Does Christmas always come on the 25th? Do we have to go to school on Christmas this year?'

3) How often should you replace your contacts?

-I know that the packaging on my contacts said 2 weeks but I have worn some for up to 6 months at at time. Partially because they feel fine and partially because I didn't have vision insurance until this August and didn't want to pay full price. After going to the eye doctor this week, he informed me nicely I need to change them more often, gave me a new kind, and now my eyes are very bloodshot and hurt. Was my idea of not changing them so bad after all?!?

4) If "It's a Wonderful Life" is such a great Christmas movie, why did we never watch it growing up and it isn't playing anywhere on television until Christmas Eve?

-I've been wanting to watch this movie for quite some time but when I searched for it on the tv guide to DVR it, it isn't on anywhere until Christmas Eve...seriously?!?

5) Can everyone else take what people say or what you hear and just start quoting a movie or is it just a Gray thing?

-Sometimes I think my brothers have rubbed off on my a little too much growing up because everything relates back to a movie quote. Are Zach and my students right in thinking I'm a bit strange?!?

Last thought for this week (that I'm going to post at least)

6) What would the world be like if everyone professed their love for Jesus Christ like Tim Tebow said in an interview--(I'm paraphrasing so don't quote this word for word) 'Do you just tell your wife that you love them the day you get married or do you tell them everyday? It is the same with God. You should tell Him everyday how much you love Him and thank Him for everything He has done for you.'

-How awesome of an example is that to everyone out there--especially children--who look up to the professional athletes! I wish there could be more outspoken, courageous Christian athletes!

Thanks for reading Emily's Thursday Thoughts...and in the words of Sue Slyvester off of 'Glee'--"and this is how Sue (Emily) sees it".

Babysitting "The Boys"

"The boys" are getting so big and grown-up. We wanted to give Kristoffer and Dana a chance for a day away without their "balls of energy". We had the pleasure of watching the boys today. They still like to rough house and be boys, but enjoy the occasional book reading. We did a lot of both today.

We also did an art project that is now on our upstair's wall. Looks like a good wallpaper to me.

These boys are so cute and so much fun. They are truly a blessing in our lives to be able to spend a day with them. Don't their smiles just melt your heart...

11-11-11

11-11-11 was an eventful day for the "new" Whaley couple. Zach's dad, Steve, was getting married on the 11th green of a golf course to Peggy to commemorate the day. Zach was Steve's best man and it was an exciting day for these two as they officially professed their love and commitment to each other for the rest of their lives. Here are a few pictures from the day.

The groom and best man together before the ceremony. Looking good in their golf wear!

Steve and Peggy--during the ceremony.

You may kiss the bride!

Zach and Emily after the ceremony.

Steve with his siblings (Teresa, Mary Jo, Chuck, Mark, Kris, and Rita--Jan is missing).

After the Friday ceremony, we went and had a small reception/Thanksgiving dinner at the Chase Center so that Zach's grandma Emogene could be there and celebrate with the family. The "old" Whaley...meet the "new" Whaley!

On Saturday, the real reception took place with a meal, cake, and dancing. Here is the newly wed couple sharing their first bite of cake together. Don't think they're being too nice...haha.

Let the dancing begin!

Congrats Steve and Peggy Whaley! May you two have a long life of happiness and love together. We love you!

Flashlight Photo Fun

We are boring and never do exciting things...therefore, we never post. Well nothing has changed, but we are starting to feel bad that we never update you with our exciting lives. This is what we do on a Saturday night. We play around with our camera and a flashlight.

A smiley face
An IU symbol
A heart
A star
A kitten
A Pi Symbol
Infinity
The Cross

We are boring and have nothing to post about, but as you can see...we have a great time on a Saturday night.

Zach's Prep Work

First of all, sorry for being behind on posting (for our faithful followers) and second, read at your own risk. It is a little too much information about Zach and don't read if you don't want the specifics.

Lately Zach has had some minor medical issues...cysts to be specific. He has now had 3 but the second one was concerning to us because of the location. I'm not going to go into specific detail but lets just say it was located very close to an orifice that food escapes when processed and was a very painful cyst. It erupted a few weeks ago which sent Zach to the doctor for a closer exam.

When he went to the doctor to get it checked out they ordered a colonoscopy...something that doesn't usually need to be done until you are 50+ years old. I'll be the first to tell you that Zach is not excited about this, but also wants to make sure nothing more severe is behind this specific cyst.

When I got home a few weeks ago Zach told me when he scheduled the appointment so I can be there and showed me the paper that has his directions. Lets just say I feel sorry for Zach as he has to go through the prep work.

So yesterday Zach and I headed to Target for our weekly shopping trip and to pick up his supplies for Tuesday. First of all, he can't eat anything solid so he is restricted to broth, jello, or popsicles but nothing red (which we all know those are the best kind of jello and popsicles). Second of all, I didn't think I would have to visit this aisle for a long time (and for the record Zach was a little embarrassed I was taking these pictures).

Welcome to Target..haha!

But as we entered and started finding what we needed I noticed a God moment. EVERYTHING we needed from medicine to food was on sale. It was meant to be. Starting at 3:00pm the day before he has to take 3 laxative pills and a 14 day supply of laxative powder taken with 64 oz of gatorade/propel. Zach doesn't have the firmest stool to begin with (TMI) and I can only imagine what Tuesday afternoon/evening will be like for him. So it was a blessing to see things were on sale to make light of the situation as much as possible.

Not only were they on sale...they were on sale AS ADVERTISED. Now my question is, how many people are going to go out and buy these items? There are A LOT of options and plenty to choose from so I'm guessing not many. Also, we had to buy 25 laxative pills and Zach only needs 3 so if anyone needs any please let us know and we can help you out!

Zach is not really looking forward to this procedure but I think he is dreading the "prep work" the most!