stick(ing) with love

Happly MLK day!

borrowed from eat.sleep.wear's pinterest account - becuase it's just too good.

Manti Te'o

deadspin article

I really don't know what to say about this story except I really hope there is some explanation.. and fast.

I have flipped back and forth between: how could somebody do this to him, to what a great ploy to gain sympathy - it's the 'perfect' story; grandma passes away, girlfriend passes away, football player excels, wins Heisman & national championship. [obviously two of these scenarios fell short]

I guess right now the only option is to wait and see.

Notre Dame v. Alabama

tonight!

For some reason - i really don't know the answer - i've been a notre dame fan my whole life. the fact that I actually still am a fan proves that i'm a real fan. right?

well, the time has come... tonight is the National Championship Game.

Notre Dame v. Alabama.

GO IRISH!

trifecta status: 1 out of 3

One of the resolutions I have in 2013, which is not actually a resolution is to complete the trifecta. What is the trifecta, you  may ask. Well - it's to buy a new car for Philip, buy a house (or townhouse, condo or something of that variety) and to have a baby.

A day before the new year we completed the first leg: bought a new car. After almost 9 years together, Phil and Bob (the girl jeep) said goodbye. It was an emotional day because there were a lot of memories in that jeep; our first date, listening to Phil's favorite song over and over, driving home after our engagement, etc.

I have named the truck Aidy for now. I'm sure this will change. The reasoning for Aidy is: Adrian Peterson (AD) just had one of the most memorable football seasons in recent memory. AD = Aidy. Get it?


phil saying goodbye to bob... & Aidy



Now that the first leg of the trifecta is complete, it's time to get moving on the next two.

the mahal year in review

I can't believe that 2012 is almost over. Phil and I have decided that 2013 is going to be the year of the Mahals! We have so many things we'd like to accomplish that we have dubbed it our year!

In 2012 we...

• did a little and by that I mean alot of fishing.

• had a lot of cabin time. It is something that both of us really look forward to year in and year out.

• had a little heartbreak. Phil and I experienced the ultimate joy and subsequent let down. The best part? We have a little blube angel watching over us.

• apparantley took a lot of pictures of beverages. i admit it, i'm a strange one.

• had some softball injuries. there is a reason my nickname growing up was Grace.

• started a garden! it was really fun to watch the amazing veggies grow. i also learned that mint is a weed and i never, ever, want to plant it again!

• had heated and sometimes civil discussions about a campaign. between the amendments in Minnesota and the presidential race there was always something to talk about.

• celebrated three years of wedded bliss

best wishes to you and yours this holiday season and into the new year. wishing you all the best in 2013!

xo - the mahals

christmas 2012

well, my favorite day of the year has come.. and gone. Phil and I had a great couple days with family and will follow it up with the Mahal Christmas in a couple of days.

hope everyone had a great time with family & friends.

 

my new ice fishing rod from phil

 

tools from grandpa

throwback thursday

my pops & i