Farewell Chipper...

Ben knows that I truly love going to the Braves games.  About a month ago, he surprised me with tickets for me and our friends Sarah and Mark.  I was so very excited!  He didn't realize when he bought them that this was the last home series for regular play for Chipper Jones - I've been a fan since the 6th grade!! 

Earlier in the day, I had two root canals - I know, OUCH!  I have started going to this new dentist who drugged me up with valuim and laughing gas.  I wasn't feeling a thing!  We headed with Mark & Sarah to the game and we talked all things weddings!!  (Sarah is my friend who just got engaged)  I love a good wedding and I know that Sarah's is going to be fantastic!  She told me a few of the details, but I've been sworn to secrecy! 

We saw some of the game, but for the most part, it was GREAT catching up with Sarah and Mark.  We are very excited to have them in our life.  Sarah and I both agreed that we have the same goal in life.....to live in the same neighborhood and have our children grow up together.  We have already figured out the suburb we will be doing this in - HA! 

By the 8th inning, all the meds from the day had worn off and I was in pain.  I popped a few pain pills and was good to go.  I'm pretty sure I'll be high on pain pills for the next few days, but at least I'll be able to eat ice cream and drink hot apple cider without having pain! 

Old Married Couple? I think not....

It's only Wednesday and Ben and I have been up past our bedtime for two nights in a row - I know, we are so wild and crazy ;) 


Random picture as we are in the crowd at the concert...

 Monday night, I had a work event that I actually got to enjoy - this was a first!  Ben, his friend Zach and his girlfriend Jackie joined in on the fun with us.  All of us really didn't know what we were getting ourselves into, but it ended up being a super FUN night!  We attended a concert of about 150 people that consisted of Edwin McCain, John Michael Montgomery, Sister Hazel, Bo Bice, Justin Moore, Jamie Johnson, Darius Rucker, Jake Owen, and Colt Ford.  Let's just say that Edwin McCain was first and I felt like I was back in High School belting out "I'll Be".  After that I was singing along to JMM's "Sold".  Who knew you could still remember lyrics so well from the 90s?  FUN TIMES!

Last night, Ben and I got to go celebrate my dear friend Sarah as she got ENGAGED!!!  Mark proposed to her via helicopter yesterday evening and then a group of friends were waiting for them at a rooftop bar in Buckhead after the proposal.  This place was super posh, especially for the Worley's!  We are VERY excited for Sarah and Mark and are excited to be apart of their journey through their engagement and marriage.  We will obviously be married couple friends :) 

The Worley's meet the Wilderness

This past weekend, Ben and two of his friends decided to take their wives on a fancy getaway.....camping.  Even though I was not raised a city girl, I have never been camping - like in a tent camping.  I was NOT excited about this little adventure.  The main reason was the mosquitos!! 

Ben and I were suppose to set up camp earlier on Saturday but our plans changed during the day so we didn't get to the Chattahoochee National Forest (yes, the FOREST) until later on Saturday evening when it was almost dark.  We quickly set up camp and waited for our friends to arrive. 

The tunes were playing, hotdogs and sausages were roasting, and the smores were in abundance as we settled into our campsite.  The girls called it an early night, but the guys had a very late night catching up and just having a good time! 

All in all, my first camping experience wasn't terrible.  There WILL be an air mattress if there is ever a Round 2 camping trip.  I think I'll stick to my Marriott's and Hilton's, but if the hubby wants to hit the woods again, I will go with my air mattress and mosquito spray in tow!

Ben knew I was going to need a little treat before going camping, so we stopped by our favorite Apple House in Ellijay to get the best Apple Fritters!! 



 This was definitely not the Marriott...

 I stood there while he built this.  I was of no use!

Coffee was a necessity on Sunday morning, so we hit up a local spot for breakfast and a few cups of coffee!

Couple's Cafe

I came across the blog "The Dating Divas" a few weeks ago.  Their tagline for the blog is "Strengthening marriages one date at a time".   In our pre-marital counseling and now while we are in our Newly Married Community Group, we've heard many stories as well as many words of wisdom on how to maintain a strong marriage.  Ben and I both soak it in and both love the thought of dating each other even after we married.  We really do try to have a date a week, but sometimes with our schedules, going out and doing something just isn't in the cards. 

This blog has many different ideas - some that we would definitely do and some that we would never even think about doing!  The concept is GREAT and there are some really cute ideas.  I surprised Ben with the "Couple's Cafe".  Neither Ben nor I can take anything serious and laugh about pretty much everything, therefore there were lots of laughs thoughout our dinner at the "Couple's Cafe".  Check out The Dating Divas blog for yourself to get the "Couples Cafe" template as well as other great ideas to keep your marriage strong!  If you've been married 7 months, 7 years, or 37 years, it's always a good idea to keep on dating each other!

The Worley's Take Washington...

Ben and I got to take a long weekend to Washington, DC to be tourists as well as attend one of Ben's military friends wedding.  I have never been to DC so Ben was excited to show me all the "cool stuff".  For those that know me, you know that history is NOT my thing, but I was excited to go.  Ben on the other hand is a History fanatic so this was right up his alley. 

We toured the White House, visited many monuments, a few museums, as well as the Arlington Cemetary.  Ben was loaded and ready to tell me all about the history of each president and everything in between.  I did alot of smiling and nodding :)  He still amazes me with the knowledge that he retains.  I mean, my knowledge consists of what accessories are in style for the season!  The one thing I did learn is that you can NOT wear flats on concrete for 8 hours!  We had to hit up Nordstrom and buy me some Toms for Day 2! 

Below is a little snapshot of our trip.  Enjoy!





 Ben has worn this bracelet since 2001 when he was in the ROTC.  It has the name of a MIA soldier from the Vietnam War.  We found his name at the Vietnam Memorial.

Celebrating the Juhl's at their wedding outside of DC.

A Girl's Best Friend...

Right behind diamonds and shoes, handbags are by far this girl's best friend!  I had always had decent handbags that I use for a few months then get a new one and then entered Mr. Worley into my life..... 

Our first Christmas, he bought me a purple Coach purse.  For those that know me, know that purple is hands down my favorite color.  A purple purse AND it was a designer bag, I was in heaven and he was a keeper - HA!!  I literally carried that bag religiously for the past 2 years. 

I am not a big "birthday" person, but since it was my 30th, we decided I needed something a little more over the top, so Ben suggested a new purse.  This girl wasn't going to complain! 

To Macy's we went to search through the Coach and Michael Kors bags.  I found THE purse there, but of course I had to drag Ben to the actual Coach and Michael Kors stores themselves but eventually we made our way back to Macy's for THE purse!  For those that shop at Macy's, you know that when there is a sale or if you have storewide coupons, they are NEVER for designer anything.  We apparently hit the jackpot!  On the day we purchased the bag, if we made a $5 donation to (I'm sad to say I can't remember the charity), we would get 20% off our designer purchase - SCORE! 

My new Michael Kors is attached to my arm now and I'm loving it!

When I told my mom about my new purse, her first response was "what are you doing with your purple Coach purse?".  My mother has called "dibs on my bag - HA!  I still haven't decided if I'm going to lend it to her...



The Answer is...Yes

The question is....."Will You Marry Me?".  Not only was yesterday the day I turned the Big 3-0, but it was also the one year mark of when Ben asked me to marry him!!  Here's a little throwback photo from 9/3/2011. 

We were in Hawaii on top of a mountain at sunrise.  Because of the wind, Ben looks like he's straight from the Jersey Shore and I look like I just rolled out of bed - which I did, BUT, this is still my FAVORITE picture!  I think I like it better than all our engagement & wedding pictures. 

Since we had my birthday celebration last week, we were very low key yesterday.  We woke up and went to a yummy brunch - along with every other Atlantian - did some things around the house and then in honor of our engagement, cooked Hawaiian style burgers.  We had to do the "healthy" version since we are still doing our Insanity workouts.  Ben also put up the map of Hawaii which was pretty hysterical! 

All in all, my 30th was just the way I wanted it!  Laid back and with the love of my life :)