I'm Back!

I'm excited to announce that I have dusted the cobwebs off of Mixed McNutts!  Our life is always busy, but within the last year it was absolutely hectic and chaotic and I was unable to keep up with blogging.  In the time that I wasn't blogging I realized how much I loved and missed it.  Then, I got a kick in the ass from my daughter.  "Mom! When are you going to starting blogging again?! I LOVE your blog." So, I'm on it!  A lot has changed since my last post.  Here's a snapshot to get you caught up:

-Moved from the Philadelphia area to Iowa

-Paris turned 11 (where has time gone?)

-Marvin was picked up by the Miami Dolphins 

-Traveled to Miami a few times

-Saw Marvin score his first NFL touchdown in a preseason game!

-Marvin was then picked up by the Carolina Panthers

-I traveled about every other week to Charlotte (and I HATE flying)

-Paris, Sophia, and I traveled to Charlotte for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years

-Wedding planning

-Marvin came to Iowa for his off season

-Ditched my wedding dress that I found in NYC

-Found a wedding dress that I L-O-V-E in Chicago!

-Bridal Shower

-More wedding planning

-Vegas trip for our Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties

-More headaches wedding planning

-Marvin and I got hitched on 3/15/14! BEST DAY EVER.

-Honeymoon in Cancun

-Moved to Charlotte, NC

The girls and I drove from Iowa to North Carolina last Saturday and it took us about 20 hours.  We had a UHaul trailer hitched on the back of our truck, so we had to stay around 55 MPH.  So frustrating!  My intentions were to stop about halfway and grab a hotel, but I drove straight to Charlotte because well, I'm a beast.  Actually, it's because I planned so poorly.  Somehow I thought I would just find a hotel in Kentucky without booking ahead of time.  Well, the Kentucky Derby kickoff was in full effect, so as you can imagine there wasn't any vacant rooms to be found.  The girls and I were both sick and tired by the time we arrived, but being greeted at home in Charlotte by my husband was well worth it.  We all love our new home and location!  I'm in the process of unpacking, organizing, and finding my way around the neighborhood.  I'm looking forward to new beginnings and experiences!