Avant Grande

I have an art show this Friday, for anyone interested in coming. It is for Starbucks partners to show their art. It is at the Indianapolis Art Center in Broadripple. It starts at 7:00pm. There should be some cool art there. Be there or be square.

Our First 4 Years

Here is a short video paying homage to our first for years of marriage together backed by a lovely song by the Ramones. Being busy editing wedding photos and having only one computer pushed the August 3rd deadline back until now. Enjoy.

-Jonny

Thanks to Kory for the tip on YouTube to get this thing up and playing.

Cindy and Zach's Wedding

So, I was in my friend Cindy's wedding last weekend, and we got a few cool pictures. It was in Michigan, outdoors, and I would have loved to take all the pictures, because it was beautiful, but I didn't. Jonny did the video for the wedding, and I was in it. It was the first wedding I have ever been in besides my own. It was hot and sweaty outside in our long dresses, but ended up being pretty fun anyways. We got to ride a trolly too, which I have never done before, so that was cool too. Anyways, Enjoy...And Congrats to Zach and Cindy!!

Longest Survey Ever

So my sister Patty finally posted something on her blog after months, so I thought I'd fill it out too. Seemed kinda fun. You might learn something you never knew about me.

Do the world a favor: fill it out and post it for all your friends.... Do this because the person who did this didn't sit here for ages for nothing. Answer all the questions honestly, no lying to avoid stuff.
Name: Mary
Single or Taken: Taken
Siblings: 2 sisters and two half brothers
Eye color: blue
Shoe size: 7.5
Height: 5'3.5"
What are you wearing right now? Black tank top and my black work pants that smell like steamed milk...yum
Where do you live: Indianapolis, IN
Righty or lefty: Righty
Can you make a dollar in change right now:maybe if I look around the house hard enough
Best place to go for a date: dinner out and a movie at home
FAVORITESKind of pants: cool ones that make my butt look small (if that's possible)
Number: 8
Animal: dogs and hampsters
Drink: it depends, at work I drink chai lattes
Sport: softball and soccer
Month: maybe october...I love Halloween and it's awesome weather
Juice: cranberry or orange
Favorite cartoon character: Spaceghost probably
Have You Ever...
Given anyone a bath: no I think that would freak me out unless it was Jon
Bungee Jumped?no, hights frighten me now that I'm getting older
Made yourself throw-up? no unless you count eating at a bad chinese buffet...barf city
Eaten a dog? maybe that's what made me throw up
Loved someone so much it made you cry? a few times if family counts too
Broken a bone: no, but I tore a ligament and some catilage...ouch
Played truth or dare: yes
Been in a physical fight: yeah with Patty over the remote when we were younger. I remember almost braking her arm...crap happens eh
Been on a plane: yes
Came close to dying: close enough. I got run off the road by an suv in college. they didn't even stop to check on me. I was Sunday morning, so that might have been a little early for drunk driving.
Been in a sauna: a couple times at hotels
Been in a hot tub: yes I love them and wish I had one
Swam in the ocean: never even seen the ocean except when I flew over it
Fallen asleep in school: almost every day in Mr. William's Old Testement class
Ran away: I can't remember
Broken someone's heart?maybe once, I didn't ask
Cried when someone died: of course
Cried in school?: not really until I got to college
Fell off your chair:probably, I'm an idiot sometimes.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call?A few times.
Saved AIM conversation: no
Saved e-mails: yes
Made out with JUST a friend? no, but I thought about it a couple of times
Been cheated on? not that I know of
What is...Your good luck charm? I don't really have one I'm not much for believing in luck
New fav. song: don't have one
What is beside you: a pile of crap on my desk...random stuff
Last thing you ate?: whole wheat fettucinni from noodles...yum
What kind of shampoo do you use? whatever's on sale
Chicken pox: everyone at my babysitter's house got it all at once, same with lice...gross
Sore Throat: yeah, I used to get bronchitis about 3 or 4 times a year. I still have my tonsils though
Stitches: yes, kinda. I had staples in my knee
Broken nose: no
Do You...
Long distant relationships: no, I never tried that
Like school: I love school...I'm a nerdy overachiever
Who was the last person that called you? Some guy from an art show that I don't want to be in
Who was the last person you slow danced with?Jonny boy
Who makes you smile the most? Jon and my crazy family
Who knows you the best?probably Jon
Do you like filling these out: yeah they're pretty cool I guess
Do you wear contact lenses or glasses: usually glasses, contacts for special occasions
Do you like yourself: I'm ok most of the time
Do you get along with your family: yeah, they're pretty cool
Obsessive Compulsive? yes
Suicidal? no
Final Questions:
What did you do yesterday: worked and then edited picture till 1 am
Hated someone in your family: no not really, it was more of a dipising, but that's over with
Gotten any awards?: yeah for sports, art and school
What car/truck do you wish to have: anything that runs, we need a second car
Where do you want to get married?: I already got married in my church I grew up in
Good driver? yeah until I get tired
Good Singer: I'm ok. It's more of a choir voice, not good for solos or anything
Have a lava lamp: yeah a couple
How many remote controls are in your house? 4
Are you double jointed? no, I'm not very flexible at all
What do you dream about? I have alot of weird sci fi dreams. They are very vivid. I also have really scary dreams that haunt me during the day too. That's why I can't watch scary movies anymore
When you last showered:?at 10:30 pm last nigh...it was a bath
Chocolate or Vanilla: chocolate definitely
Rootbeer or Dr.Pepper:neither they both give me the poops
Summer or winter: fall and spring, I don't like the cold or the heat
Silver or Gold: silver I guess...I'm not much for jewelry
Diamond or pearl: I wear a diamonds every day, so I guess I pick that
Sprite or 7up: neither, I trying to loose weight
Coffee or sweet tea: Coffee or a tasty hot tea
Phone or in person: I hate the phone, which most people know
Are you oldest, middle or youngest: middle
Today did you...
1. Talk to someone you liked: yes, a few people
2. Buy something: lunch
3. Get sick? no, but my stomach kinda hurt
8. Talked to an ex:no
9. Miss someone: today was crazy, I miss my sleep
Last person who....
10. Slept in your bed: Jonny of course
11. Saw/heard you cry: Jon
12. Made you cry: Jon kinda...I was having a bad attitude today
13. Went to the movies with? Jon, we watched ice age 2 at an outdoor film festival
15. Said "I Love You": Jon
16. Ever been in a fight with your pet? no, that's pretty weird
8. Been to Mexico?no
19. Been to Canada? no, but I know a few Canadians
20. Been to Europe? yes, I lived in Paris for a month... one of the best times in my life, and probably the worst time in Mr. Kwok's life
Random....
.21. Do you have a crush on someone right yeah, Jon
NoÂ…22. What book are you reading now? a Max Lucado book, but I think I'm about done
23. Best feeling in the world? finally finishing something that takes forever
24. Future KIDS names: Zechariah Paul, Elijah James, Noah Aaron, Abigail Elizabeth, Eve Elizabeth, Ruth Anne. I also like Mordecai, Ester, Luke, Silas, Isaac, Isaiah, Levi, and Naomi. I have thought about this way too much, but have decided to go with Bible names when I have kids
25. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal: not anymore
26. What's under your bed: nothing
27. Favorite sports to watch: I hate watching sports, but like the superbowl if the Colts are in
28. Favorite Locations: Paris, Sims, Cedar Pointe
29. Piercing/Tattoos: three tattoos, pierced lip and 6 gauge ears
30. What are you most scared of right now:someone being in my house...I'm paranoid
31. Who do you really hate? no one
32. Do you have a job: yes, but not a good one
33.Have you ever liked someone you didn't have a chance with: sure
36. Are you lonely right now? not really
38. Song that's stuck in your head right now? none
39. Have you ever played strip poker: no, but I did skinny dip once in junior high
40. Have you ever gotten beat up? no
42. Have you ever been on radio: both, I was on the news when I was in girl scouts as a kid and last year I was interviewed on PBS radio about my art
43. Have you ever been in a mosh-pit:yes, lots of times, but circle pits are more fun
44. Ever liked someone, but thought they never noticed you? yep
Random...
what color is your underwear right now?dingy white
Whats the first things you notice about the opposite sex (visual)? eyes and maybe hair
Your Favorite Food? pizza by far, sounds good for tonight
Ever get so drunk you dont remember?:never even tried a drop
Hair color? dirty blonde
Are you too shy to ask someone out? definitly
Hugs or Kisses? both
MSN? no
Butter, Plain or Salted popcorn? butter and salt
dogs or cats? dogs, yorkies and westies are my favorite
Favorite Flower? orage poppies, likein Monet's garden
Have you ever fired a gun? not that I can remember
Do you like to travel by plane as opposed to car? both, I depends on my mood
How many pillows do you sleep with? 2
Who are you missing right now? noone, just waiting on Jon to get home from work
Do you think (any of) your ex(s) miss you?they probably don't even remember me