DUKE

Yesterday I was FINALLY able to witness Duke's mens basketball team play live. For anyone who knows me and my family knows that Duke is OUR TEAM. I don't exactly remember when it started but as long as I can remember this was the team to root for and it all started with Coach K. Coach K is not only an amazing coach but an amazing person. He coached the Olympic team a few years ago and turned down the money and opportunity to coach in the NBA because he wanted to coach real talent and people who played for the game and not the show. Now, NBA players have lots of talent OBVIOUSLY but they do get away with a lot and a lot of them are in it for the show.

Anyway, yesterday my mom, brother, sister, and I met up in Portland to watch Duke play against the Oregon Ducks. Quick fact: Singler has a little brother who plays for the Ducks and that was cool to see. Anyway, I drove the 3 1/2 hours to Portland to watch a 3 hour game and then trecked my way back to Seattle but it was TOTALLY worth it. Not only did I experience a great game (Duke won, Singler had 30 points, was player of the game, and received a standing ovation) but I was also able to spend some quality time with my family. I loved that I shared this experience with them but I was really excited to share it with my brother. My mom and sister were able to watch them a few years ago but this was a first for me and Trevor and I know he really enjoyed it. It really made me realize the important things in life and how I have so much to be thankful for and this was the perfect medicine for me. I may not have spent Thanksgiving with my family but I was able to see them over the holiday and I can't wait to see EVERYONE at Christmas!

Now, let college basketball begin and GO DUKE!

Here are a few pics from the game:



Warm-ups:

Me and Trevor:

Singler shooting after a technical foul:

Me and Whit:

Mom and her girls

Levi enjoying his own seat

25 Things you May or May not know about me!

1. I was in 4H when I was little and wanted to be the Rodeo Queen when I was older
2. God is my foundation and my rock, an ever present guide in my life.
3. My husband is the only man I ever allowed myself to TRULY fall in love with and the greatest thing that has ever happened to me.
4. So far Jamaica is my favorite vacation spot
5. CrossFit is a passion of mine and is one of my favorite things to do with Cody (weird I know)
6. My parents always supported me and didn't only tell me they loved me but also showed me.
7. I love shopping for office supplies.
8. I was homecoming queen in high school and thought it was the coolest thing ever...now I just laugh at how silly it was!
9. I like receiving gifts but I love giving them.
10.I lived in South Carolina for 1 year.
11. I have a published poem..and let me tell you..it is PRETTY good ;)
12. My dad taught me more about hard work and a positive attitude than any other coach I had. (he coached me in basketball)
13. I admire my older bro and am proud of my younger sister.
14. My first and foremost love language is and always will be, quality time.
15. Running in the crisp fall air is one of the best feelings.
16. If I am stressed out you will most likely find me in a gym or doing some sort of physical activity.
17. I finally understand football and enjoy watching it.
18. I believe God has something amazing in store for our little family and His blessings in our life are so present and so undeserved.
19. I want to travel to Thailand, Europe, and SO MANY other places.
20. Moving to the big city gave me a whole new confidence but also really showed me how much I miss my family.
21. I am a mountains AND ocean kind of girl.
22. I have always been considered more of a tomboy but am starting to turn into a city girl as well.
23. I am patient, yet demanding, driven, yet content, disciplined, yet laid back, strong, yet vulnerable, passive, yet aggressive, and maybe a little bit spoiled.
24. I spoil my yorkie Mia.
25. If I can't sleep at night I listen to Christian music to help relax me.