Align Architecture Anniversary

August 31st is the one year anniversary of starting Align Architecture with my business partner, Mat Robins. It has been a great company and continues to be successful. I have no regrets of starting my own company. Things I don't miss about working for a large company: office politics, driving to work in traffic every day, and asking for a raise. Of course, I have different problems now but its definitely more rewarding!

Picture Tag

This is my first tag to actually do. I usually only blog on the weekends, but for some reason or other, I felt like I had to do this right away, despite all the real work I need to get done, so here goes. Don't forget to look at the bottom to see if you have been tagged next!
Picture #1 - Self Portrait Me with my work. That's where I spend the most of my time.
Picture #2 - Kitchen Sink Picture #3 - Favorite Room After we finished our bedroom and were able to set up our bed and sleep in our bed for the first time in a year after we had started the remodel it felt like we were staying at a luxurious hotel. I remember saying, "This is my favorite room in the house." Everything just felt perfect.
Picture #4 - Laundry Room This is a reminder that I need to do some laundry.
Picture #5 - Fridge Looks like jello and pickles for dinner!
Picture #6 - Master Bathroom You've already seen this. Not much progress.
Picture #7 - Closet Her closet - notice the light fixture I picked out for my closet. His closet - notice the light fixture Tom picked out for his closet.
Picture #8 - Favorite Shoes I have to go with Stephanie on this one, a good wedge will go a long way. I can wear these shoes for anything! I have worn them out!
Picture #9 - Favorite Part of the House My front door is my favorite part of the house. I usually have a cat waiting for me on either side. I also am thankful to my great husband for the handy shelves he built into the closet in my office.
Picture #10 - Dream VacationIt has been awhile since I have been to Lake Powell. Growing up, I went every summer with my friend Misty. To this day, Lake Powell would still be my choice vacation. No driving, no phones, no schedule, just eating, sleeping, and playing in the water under the sun. Perfection!

The following people have been tagged:
Carolyn and Allison (both by request of Stephanie and me) and Joanne and Beth (by my request and curiosity)
The only rule is that you take the pictures "as is".

Breaking Dawn

I finished reading "Breaking Dawn". What a great series of books! I feel like I know these people and I already miss them. I have to give credit to Stephanie Meyer for being such a good writer to suck me in. First of all, I do not like to read, second of all, I don't like science fiction. But I couldn't put down the Twilight books and I now love Vampires! I cant wait for the movie to bring to life the characters that I already believe exist. It's just good to know that there are other people out there that are just as obsessed as, if not more than, me. Bella and Edward forever!


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Im going to be famous!

I got a call from one of my clients, Project Independence, on Friday asking me to bring plans of their building and meet them at a business called Materials Matter for a taping of a TV program called NOW on PBS. NOW on PBS goes behind the news headlines to report on how corporations effect society. Project Independence is a company that assists handicap people to live independent lives by finding jobs, housing, and transportation that meet their special needs. Materials Matter is a company that acts as a clearing house for companies to donate construction materials to non-profit companies that need assistance, such as Project Independence. I am the architect for Project Independence's new building and I was there to explain what construction materials Project Independence will need to complete their project. The taping will air nationwide on September 26th on PBS. I have to give some disclaimers though. I had no advance notice so it may appear as though I have never seen my own drawings before. Also, the warehouse we were in was VERY hot and humid. I could feel my hair sticking to my neck so I can just image what I looked like!
Me with Debra Marsteller and Bob Watson, Directors of Project Independence, while at Materials Matter on Friday.

Girl's Night Out

Me, Stephanie McFadden, and Angela Underwood at Dos Lagos.

I was lucky in my growing up years to always have a best friend next door. Through 13 years old, that was the Fuhriman girls. From 13 years old to 18 years old, that was the McFadden girls. Through all the drama and all the fun, I think I took it for granted. Looking back now, I feel so blessed. Stephanie is ambitious and thoughtful. She has great style and a great collection of purses, shoes, sunglasses, and jewelry! Really, you should see it! Angela is Stephanie's cousin. She is sweet, caring, and fun loving. Angela and I are the same age. We were on the high school swim team together, the soccer team, cheerleading squad, and senior class presidency. We hung around with the same friends and always had so much fun. The three of us, reminiscing last night, don't wish we were in high school again. We are more comfortable with ourselves than we have ever been and happy to be where we are now in our lives.

Angela & I in high school, cheering at the football game.

Stephanie & I in high school, hanging out at my house. From this picture it looks like we are studying the dictionary. Maybe that's how we got to be so smart!