Updates!

Oh my it's been a while since I've updated! I will start back at the October show.. I am very proud of my Jillfit girls all of whom did fantastic in their first competition! I am thrilled that it was a positive experience for all and that they will be competing again! I ended up placing 4th in my class (of about 12 girls if I remember correctly). It was definitely a tough bunch! We all had a wonderful weekend in Charlotte. Wiggy and I met up with my childhood friend Heather on Sunday for brunch then went to see "9 to 5" off broadway.

Shortly after arriving home Wiggy and I started discussing the FAP show in Vegas. We had decided we wouldn't compete this year but instead wait until next... Well... the plans changed. We will be leaving next Thursday for Las Vegas and our first glimpse of the national stage. I must admit I'm a bit nervous but also very excited! We will both be competing in the Fitness Model Division.

In other news, Wiggy's best friend Brian got married last weekend in Nebraska. We had a wonderful time and I am thrilled for Brian and his new wife Kinsey. Brian and Wiggy have been friends forever. They grew up 2 doors down from each other and though they are quite different they couldn't be better friends. Wiggy was Brian's bet Man (and Brian was his at our wedding 5 years ago) and his speech was amazing. Even after hearing it rehearsed many times it still made me teary eyed! We also had a chance to enjoy Wiggy's family while back in NE which is always a nice treat.

Finally, our basement is completed! It looks great and I am so excited to start training clients next week! It is by no means exactly how I want it but the improvements are complete and it looks great!

We leave for Vegas next Thursday... will be back with updates!

The Final Stretch

Here we are in the midst of fall! The weather is still quite warm but I think we've all felt that switch from Summer to the brisk mornings and cool evenings that require long pants and sweaters now and then. Amidst all of this my Jillfit girls and I have been hard at work preparing for the Mid Atlantic Classic that takes place this Saturday! I am so proud of my 3 clients that will be competing in their first fitness competition and am honored to share the stage with them. I have learned a lot from them over the past 3 months and I hope they have learned from me too! It's an exciting yet difficult week... the last dry meals that require immense amounts of self control.... basically they are amazing!

In other news, Wiggy has sold his printing business and will be moving it out this weekend! Our workers will start on finishing our basement next Thursday and I'm super excited!

Wiggy's Mom visited us two weekends ago for a wonderful time. We spent time downtown, enjoyed a play at our new arts center, shopped a bit and enjoyed lots of time chatting. We've also enjoyed WFU football (even though it's kind of a tough year) and lots of activities with our friends. Our new Bible Study group started 3 weeks ago and we have loved the fellowship thus far!

That's all for me... good luck to my girls this weekend!

Fall is in the air!

It's still warm around here, but not nearly as steamy as it was a month ago and a busy month it has been! Wiggy completed Renal, the most dreaded rotation of residency and a celebration was had. It was a very tough month but it's over! September has been busy with the beginning of my Junior League New Member year, becoming more involved in our new church, River Oaks Community Church and keeping up with my own training and training clients. I am competing in the NPC Mid-Atlantic Classic in 3.5 weeks and looking forward to sharing the stage with 3 of my clients! It's been a wonderful experience watching them transform and become more confident in all areas of their lives!

Labor Day weekend was Wiggy's BF Brian's bachelor party in Kansas City and they had a great time. I stayed home and spent some time with the girls then Wiggy joined me for a nice long Labor Day Hike on Monday at Hanging Rock after arriving home. This past weekend was my Uncle's wedding back home in MD and a great time was had by all. My parents hosted the Rehearsal Dinner and although we almost froze I think everyone really enjoyed themselves. I am happy that things will be slowing down this weekend and looking forward to Wiggy's Mom visiting us next weekend!

August Updates

It's HOT in the Twin City! The last few weeks have been really busy but fun! My Grandparents visit really nice and then my parents visited the following weekend. With Meme and Grand we had several yummmy meals and did some shopping. With Mom and Daddy we also had several great meals and went to a musical based on Fishing in the Outer Banks... right up Daddy's alley. Wiggy and I have decided to finish our basement and will probably take our house off the market for a while and just enjoy it as is. We've had lots of showings, but no real interest thus far. But that's fine! Today was my first New Member meeting for the Jr. League of Winston-Salem. I am really excited to be a part of such an amazing group of young, educated and professional women. This year Women's Health/Obesity is a new focus...yay! We've been enjoying as much of Summer as possible... Wiggy is now on a very tough rotation, Renal... he is ready for it to be OVER! Tonight we were able to go to the Meridian Seafood Festival which was quite fun. Work has been crazy busy for both of us...Lots of great stuff going on with Jillfit including my pictures in Family Circle Magazine this month! Yay!

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.