We did it!

I am proud to say that Wiggy and I both won the Fitness Model Division at our recent competition in Roanoake VA! It was a very fun weekend complete with a well-run show and lots of nice people. Following the show they had an Afterparty- FREE for all competitiors! It was really nice to have such special treatment. The next day we hiked up Star Mountain prior to returning home. I am so proud of Wiggy!

In other news, our house is on the market! We found another house that we LOVE nearby that would be a bit of an upgrade for us. We are really happy where we are, but are hoping to take advantage of the market.

My lovely Grandparents are coming to visit tonight! I am very excited to see them as it's been a long time since their last visit.

From the Beach to the Mountains

The last few weeks have been wonderful! I got to spend my 28th birthday with my family at our house in Avon, NC along with all of my Aunts and Uncles, my beautiful Mimi and my cousins. The Moomau's never see a dull moment and it was definitely a full weekend. I returned to beautiful hydrangea bushes that my wonderful husand planted for me. Last Wednesday Wiggy surprised me with a Birthday dinner complete with 12 of our friends at Foothills Brewing. It was a lovely evening and quite a surprise as my husband is not usually a big planner. On Friday evening we left for Asheville where we celebrated our five year anniversary! We rented a tiny cabin which was really quaint and perfect for us. I gave Wiggy his golf lessons and he gave me gorgeous diamond earrings. Another big surprise! On Saturday we hiked up the highest point East of the Mississippi, Mt. Mitchell. It was only 60 degrees at the top compared with Asheville's 85+. That evening we celebrated at The Grove Park Inn with a beautiful view from the terrace. On Sunday we took in Asheville and did a lot of window shopping before heading to the fireworks. It was quite a show! Now we're back and preparing for our next Fitness Competition next weekend! I am so very blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life!

Summer, Summer, Summertime!

I've been really horrible about regularly updating the blog recently! Shame on me! June has been a bit of a crazy month with Wiggy back on call every 4th night. It seems that just when I'm getting used to having him home on a regular basis he's up and gone again! Intern year will be officially over after next week! How exciting! I will also turn 28 next week...awfully close to 30! We've been spending a ton of time outside enjoying life music, World Cup Soccer and steemy southern evenings eating outside. Our garden is even looking amazing because despite the heat we've been getting plenty of rain along with it.

I am looking forward to spending time with the Moomau side at the beach in Avon for my birthday! It will be Jasper's first real trip to the beach (3 years later)and I'm really excited about it. Sadly Wiggy won't be joining us because he's yet again on call. THEN, the next weekend we'll be celebrating our 5 year Anniversary in Asheville! Can't wait for that! Finally 2 weeks later we'll compete in the Fitness America Competition in Roanoake VA! Lots of big things coming up! That's all for now.

Show Time!

Well, he did it! Wiggy competed in his first fitness competition in the Fitness Model Category and WON! He looked incredible and is a true natural on the stage! I also won both Elite Fitness Model and Elite Swimsuit Model! We had a wonderful time and all of the Jillfit team really did well. I will definitely be competing in FAME shows in the future! Following the show we had a big greasy dinner at Natty Greens in Greensboro. On Sunday we met several of our fellow competitors and their spouses at Sanders Ridge Winery in Booneville for Brunch. I highly recommend it as the setting is unmatchable and the food is to die for! Following brunch we headed to Stone Mountain for a nice long hike. Stone Mountain is my favorite hike around Winston Salem. The flat smooth rock is just breathtaking along with the 200 ft. waterfall. The trails are never super-crowded and Jasper loves it! On Monday we met up with an old college friend of mine who is moving back to NC from San Francisco. We are very excited for fellow Deacon fans in Winston!! So, what's next? July 17th- Model America in Roanoake VA... a few weeks of building then back to the cut. The body is an amazing machine and I feel so blessed to be able to do the things I can!

Vacation!

We have returned from our fabulous vacation to Mexico! Wiggy and I left on 5/2 to head to Rivera Maya south of Cancun for a week long trip in the sun at Dreams Rivera Cancun. I was the resident fitness instructor for the week which is a really sweet deal for us! The resort is new and absolutely gorgeous with fantastic food and staff. We are of course preparing for the FAME show on May 29th meaning we couldn't indulge in the All-Inclusive excess, BUT that certainly did not affect our fun times! We really just relaxed by the pool and on the beach and enjoyed each other's company. Each time we return from vacation I miss my husband when we go back to work, so sad! We were certainly NOT ready to come home, but it was definitely a much needed and much enjoyed break. I even read 4 whole books while we were there! I LOVE to read! This weekend I am co-hosting my childhood friend Megan's baby shower with my Mom so it's on an airplane for me again! Then the FAME show is in 2 weeks! My time flies!

Showtime

Where to begin... I keep getting worse about posting updates! Last weekend was the NPC NC State show in High Point and I am proud to say that I placed 4th in Bikini Class A. Moreover, I am very pleased with the changes in my body since January and really like carrying a bit more muscle, even if my glutes are constantly sore! I got to see a lot of old friends and hang out with my two new Jillfit girls Nina and Faizah backstage. I was a mess for the morning show though because I drove all the way to High Point WITHOUT my makeup and had to make a mad dash to Winston to get it an then have Neely put it on before going on-stage, craziness!

Now it's time to prepare for the FAME show in May! I am going to enter Fitness Model and Bikini so we'll see what happens!

Spring into SUMMER

Ahhh... the weather has been gorgeous and in the 80s for the past 5 days or so here in beautiful NC and we have taken absolute advantage of it! Starting with last weekend, Wiggy and I went to Greensboro for our belated Valentines Day and Birthday celebration. We arrived in GSO in the early afternoon and went to the new Civil Rights Museum that opened in February. It was a wonderful experience, yet it's hard to believe that things were so different in this country for African Americans even 50 years ago. The experience was quite eye opening. Next, we checked into the Proximity and took a long nap on the super comfy beds before time to get ready for dinner. We got dressed up and then headed to the Green Valley Grill just up the road for some tasty salmon and farro. Came back to our room and met up with one of Wiggy's fellow interns, Thomas and his girlfriend Katie. We headed out on the town until far too late for dancing (my fave was the rooftop even though it was a bit chilly). Sunday morning was leisurely and we finished with a nice clean brunch of egg white and chicken omlets with steel cut oats at Printworks, the bistro on site. It really was a lovely weekend!

This past weekend was Easter! We spent Friday evening with our good friends, new parents Neil and Ashley Morgan. It was great to catch up and spend time with baby Fletcher! Saturday was a super busy day of "getting the yard cleaned up, flowers planted, and garden ready". It took all day and we were exhausted, yet made it out for my steak and potato dinner! Yesterday was a nice hike at Pilot Mountain and then relaxing for the evening and dinner on the porch. It truly feels like summer in the South and I am a happy lady!

Wiggy is back on inpatient this month so that is an adjustment, but it's not too bad as he works NO Saturdays! I am less than a week out from the NPC State show so a bit carb deprived right now, but overall feeling good!

I'm excited for Church tonight and to celebrate the fact that He has Risen!!!