SPF- Back

Kristine is having some back issues this week and has been wobbling around the house in a state of distress... so she wants us to tell her about our "back" for SPF this week. On a different take, I thought I'd show you the people in my life that have always had my "back" so here you go:

In honor of Father's Day, here's my dad. He's probably the smartest man I know and has always pushed me to do the best that I can. Happy Father's Day dad!

Next is mom, who has been my #1 cheerleader my whole life. What a woman, let me tell you. The one word I would use to discribe her is selfless and that is what I strive to be everyday in her honor.

Of course, Mr. J. He's the best thing that's ever happened to me. And he just so happens to be leaving today for VEGAS!! He's so excited.

These pictures were taken at Taste of the South, the annual charity fundraiser I helped to plan and raise money for this year. It was awesome and I am so ready for next year when we plan on raising over $100,000 from the state of North Carolina. If you want to know more, here's the Taste of the South webpage.

Well, I'm off to Detroit tonight to visit some family friends and meeting my mom, grandma and brother in Michigan. I can't wait to see them. Y'all have a good weekend!

SPF- Knobs

In front of Condo C are the most gorgeous dogwood trees that are currently in their peak. I love to see them, it reminds me of so much (if you're religious, you know what I'm talking about) in terms of symbols. In the middle of the blossom are several "knobs." If you look closely, you'll see several little knob-ish features. Here's my first "knob," a dogwood blossom:

My second "knob" entry is one that is important for many reasons:

This is the door knob on the door at my office. One day, almost four years ago, I opened this door and started my career. Once I walked through this door, my life was forever changed. I went from being a lowly intern college brat to a full time staffer, wife and friend. So yeah, deep stuff for today's SPF, huh? HA!

On a side note, Mr. J and I are flying to NC to pick up my car today (see post below). After almost two months of using public transportation (gasp!), I'm going to be a member of the nightmare that is Washington DC rush hour once again. Happy Friday!

SPF- STUFF

So Kristine at Random & Odd has made this week's assignment your "stuff." Stuff that when folks see it, they go, "Oh, that's so Jenny B!" So here's my stuff:


Now let's examine closer...

First is the hubby. Mr. J is definitely part of my stuff. Next is my technology; my cell phone (that I have a tendency to forget lately), my iPod (that needs to be updated) and my first digital camera (my graduation present from Mr. J). Next is a metro pass because as of right now, this is how my lazy butt gets around town. The big old ring is a gag gift my mom gave me before Mr. J proposed but it definitely shows my attraction to big shiny things including diamonds. The mullet air freshner is an ongoing joke in Mr. J's family. The deer attracts chicks (I highly recommend everyone has one of these in their car!).

The small chap stick is a Chap Ice brand, and to us, it is otherwise known as "The Best Chapstick Ever." You won't see me without seeing my Chap Ice. There's ski gloves because skiing is the most fun I get out of any sport and I only wish we lived near bigger mountains. The pom-pom is for my alma-mater Appalachian State University (two time national football champs, baby!). Real Simple is my favorite magazine and the stuff inside has changed my life.

The two things on here that best describe me according to my husband: the stationery. I have an addiction to stationery. Any time I find a new, cute design, I am compelled to buy it. Some women love shoes, some love make up, I love stationery. So the personalized note card was a wedding present and the yellow thank you card is one that I made myself (what do you think?).

All in all, this is me in a nutshell. This is my "stuff." Did you play??

SPF- Holy

My girlfriend SM took this picture at our wedding. Us girls were getting ready in one room of the church, the guys in another. As we were doing our make up and hair, SM came running into the room screaming "Jesus is here! Jesus is at your wedding!" Sure enough, there on the wall was Jesus, just hanging out, watching us all get ready. I consider the Jesus picture to be pretty 'HOLY' so that's my SPF for the week.

For all of you photography buffs, you'll have to forgive me on this one considering I am using a 6 month old picture and considering that it's almost Easter and I should have been more creative. I promise next week will be better! Happy Easter everyone!

SPF- Behind

So recently I have discovered a passion for reading. I have breezed through books that would normally take me months to finish and I credit this all to riding the metro for an hour every day. I guess I can't complain about the metro too much, huh? So last night, during our nightly walk, we stopped in our local library and I got a library card. I know what you're thinking, wow, what a fifth grade thing to do, get a library card! Well, you're right I felt like a kid again. It was everything I remembered... stuffy book smell and all. I checked out two books that I'm excited to read, Running With Scissors and The Three Junes so if you've read either, let me know what you think by leaving me a comment.

My SPF this week is a picture of me hiding "BEHIND" a book.

By the way, Mr. J is proud of himself for taking this picture. Happy Friday everyone!