On Thanksgiving day, Virginia women's basketball team had five scorers in double figures and Monica Wright had a double-double as the Cavaliers defeated Indiana, 84-79, at the Junkanoo Jam. Tonight, the 15th-ranked Virginia women's basketball team won its division (reef) at the Junkanoo Jam by defeating South Dakota State, 78-66.
Wa-hoo-wah!! Congrats to the Virginia women's basketball team who is now...5-1 this season!
The team and staff head back to Charlottesville tomorrow.
Friday, November 27, 2009
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from the Marlow's!
Matt and I might not be together this holiday, but we are both still in each other's hearts and thoughts. We hope that everyone has a great thanksgiving and takes time to reflect today on what they are thankful for.
Matt and I might not be together this holiday, but we are both still in each other's hearts and thoughts. We hope that everyone has a great thanksgiving and takes time to reflect today on what they are thankful for.
Matt and I are so exceptionally thankful for so many things, and here are a few:
1) To have found each other, fallen in love, and become a family....for date nights...and quality time...for the ability to talk about everything and anything (even disagreements)...for holding hands and snuggling...
2) Our families....we are so thankful to have such an amazing support center that there is always here to help us, listen, and love us unconditionally!
3) For our close friends....those who listen to us vent, those that giggle and laugh with us, those that cry with us, those that play fantasty football/basketball/baseball with us, those that let us know their opinions (even when they are completely different than what we think)...
4) For Molly who greets us (ok, namely Matt) every night like she hasn't seen him in forever, snuggling at night, listening and holding several conversations with Kelly when Matt's away with the team, for her strong ability to defy cancer, and for her latest yearly checkup giving her a clean bill of health with no new tumors and liver levels that dropped from 891 to 250 (normal is 200-260).
5) For our lives...for the fact that we were able to be educated at excellent universities, the ability to have jobs in today's economy (even if it isn't what we were educated to do or like...it's a job and we are thankful)...for good health (despite current cold for Kelly)...for the ability to have a home with lights, heat (although we've not used it)/air (used more than you can imagine), food on the table, two cars...let's face it...our lives are blessed and we are very thankful!
6) For memories....especially of those close to us that we have lost...to be able to remember what they did, stories, funny things they said, things you had in common with them, things you differed on completely...
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thanksgiving means: Water, Sand, Basketball, and Bahamas
Technically, I know that Thanksgiving means a lot more....it means family, togetherness, love, turkey (who can forget the turkey)...however, this year Thanksgiving is a little different for the newlywed Marlows...don't get me wrong there is still love, but the togetherness is a little off the mark this year!
Matt will be celebrating in the Bahamas....while Kelly and Molly will be celebrating in Charlottesville.
The UVA Women's Basketball team is participating in Junkanoo Jam in the Bahamas. Matt left this morning at 3:30 am and according to the United Airlines website, the team has landed and is currently taxing to the gate! Therefore, Thanksgiving this year (at least for Matt) means water, sand, basketball, and the Bahamas.
The team's itenerary:
DAY 1 -Tuesday: Arrive in Freeport/Lucaya on Grand Bahama Island
DAY 2 - Wednesday: Beach Time, Watersports, Golf, Casino, etc.; Practice
DAY 3 - Thursday: Shoot around; Tournament Game; Thanksgiving Dinner
DAY 4 - Friday: Shoot around; Tournament Game
DAY 5 - Saturyday: Depart for home
The Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort is the tournament host hotel. The resort features 7.5 acres of white sand beach, 3 large pools, casino, fitness center, 2 golf courses, a full-size outdoor basketball court, tennis, 14 restaurants, and an attached shopping village with over 70 stores, restaurants, and straw market. Water sports include jet skis, sailboats, kayaks, and parasailing. I know, tough place to be over Thanksgiving right?!?!?!? Ha! Ha! Ha!
Molly and I will be holding down the fort in Charlottesville. I'll be working a lot and possibly even going to Target on the morning of "Black Friday"....then of course back to work. I've been trying to look for a place to volunteer serving food on Thursday, but haven't found anything quite yet...So not sure. I do know that Molly and I will not be having turkey....we are making Thanksgiving Fajitas - but no fear, I will continue the Wallace tradition and also be serving the famous cannied jelly cranberry thing!! Ha! Ha! Ha!
Seriously though, whether you are able to share the day with your loved one beside you - or you are separated physically, but still hold each other in your heart....from our family to yours....
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Welcome to the Holiday Season Date Night
So, Matt left this morning at 3:30 am for the Bahamas with UVA Women's Basketball for the Junkanoo Jam Thanksgiving Tournament....before he left though, he came up with a great idea for our date night....decorating the Christmas Tree!!!!
I spent the week putting up the tree, letting it breathe, then spacing out the branches, and finally adding multi-colored lights to it.
So, last night was date night and after Matt got home from work, we ordered Chinese and Matt got the ornament boxes out. Matt put on the first ornament and then we got to work. The quasi-finished tree looks AMAZING!!!!
I say quasi-finished because we still have a few more ornaments to put on the tree. One of Matt's family traditions were ornament sets. When he was growing up, his set was the Hallmark Snowman set, so every year the family got that year's ornament and now the whole set is Matt's. Once we add those, all of the ornaments will be on the tree and it will be complete!
One of the Wallace's family traditions is the annual "Welcome to the Holiday Season" gift given on Thanksgiving. This year Matt and I decided to open ours a little early since we won't be together on Thanksgiving. Matt and I loved our Welcome to the Holiday Season gifts!
Date Night....Welcome to Holiday Season was amazing....but now it is time for me to work, work, work, and Matt to work (albeit in the Bahamas) and hopefully he'll get to relax some too...and of course we both hope the Hoos come back as Junkanoo Champions!
Blue and Orange vs. Blue and Orange
The Lady Vols came into JPJ arena Sunday afternoon looking for revenge for the upset that the Hoos gave them last year at Rocky Top. Unfortunately, the got it....but the Hoos didn't make it easy for them with a final score of 63-77! I feel confident (although I am biased) with better refs and a few more layups dropping in, it would've been a very different outcome! And maybe the Hoos will be able to get that chance later in the season!
In exciting news, the crowd set the record for fans in attendance at a UVA Women's Basketball game...11,895 fans!!!! And you could definitely hear the difference it made....even sick (i'm battling some sort of cold), you couldn't help but cheer on those amazing Hoos!
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Basketball - HOO style!
So the season is upon us (actually, bear with us because it has been here for a while, but we've been busy)...and I'm not talking about the holiday season...I'm talking about blood, sweat, tears, hustle, heart, DEFENSE, the blue and orange....I'm talking UVA Women's Basketball!
The started the season with an away game Friday Nov. 13, against University of Maryland Baltimore County. The girls dominated their opener winning 68-57, and giving head coach Debbie Ryan her 700th win. Can you believe that? 700? I mean seriously...that's a lot! Congrats to Debbie Ryan...and of course all those players that helped her to get there because let's face it...you can't win without good players....
Which brings me to my next subject...the players....and this year they are G-O-O-D...yeah, I capitalized the whole stinkin' word...I've had the opportunity to go to the next 2 games the Hoos have played (namely because they've hosted them here in Charlottesville at JPJ...but let's move past that...)
The first game I attended was their second, Sunday Nov. 15th, against Manhattan. The Hoos looked good winning 86-68.
The second game I attended was their third, Wednesday Nov. 18th, against USC Upstate, winning 110-63...and here ladies and gentlemen is where the action occurred!!! Here is where I started to pay real attention and I'd love to share what I learned, because this team is something special.
1) China Crosby (she's new...a 1st year [UVA is a little particular and freshman aren't freshman, they are 1st years....anyways)...she's fast...and I don't just mean a hustler...I mean she is a blur...the whole game long..
2) Monica Wright....she's not just a team leader and a play creater...this girl is one word FEARLESS! She hustles down the court to take a charge...every and anytime she can to help her team out...now let me explain what a charge is...you stand completely still and let the other team hit you to the ground....like just standing there and letting a charging train or bull knock you down...now you see what I mean...FEARLESS!
3) Chelsea Shine...she's tall..I mean really really tall...and that's great and all for defense...but let's focus on her offense...you might look at the court and only see her hands waiving for the ball...she is always working hard to call for the ball..and when she gets it...you might as well go ahead and count those 2 points...
4) Pooh...(first things first...it's her nickname...even the crowd, cheerleaders, and pep band say it...so that's what I'll use)...right here is the definition of HEART! she was out last year - injury to knee....well she is back and according to DR's quote not yet at 100% but let me tell you...she is 100% better than where she was last year before the injury...you can tell she has been busting her tail in the off-season!
Ok, so that's just the top 4 things I noticed...and I can't share everything....why you ask because I know for a fact that the best is yet to come...and hopefully tomorrow!!!
Tomorrow, Sunday Nov. 21, UVA Women's Basketball team opens up JPJ to the infamous Lady Vols (sidenote: the ones that the Hoos beat last year at their house in Tennessee 83-82)
So again....what time is it...GAME TIME!
LET'S GO HOOS!
(Sidenote: I took pictures at the Manhattan game and at the USC Upstate game, just haven't had time to transfer them to the computer...)
The started the season with an away game Friday Nov. 13, against University of Maryland Baltimore County. The girls dominated their opener winning 68-57, and giving head coach Debbie Ryan her 700th win. Can you believe that? 700? I mean seriously...that's a lot! Congrats to Debbie Ryan...and of course all those players that helped her to get there because let's face it...you can't win without good players....
Which brings me to my next subject...the players....and this year they are G-O-O-D...yeah, I capitalized the whole stinkin' word...I've had the opportunity to go to the next 2 games the Hoos have played (namely because they've hosted them here in Charlottesville at JPJ...but let's move past that...)
The first game I attended was their second, Sunday Nov. 15th, against Manhattan. The Hoos looked good winning 86-68.
The second game I attended was their third, Wednesday Nov. 18th, against USC Upstate, winning 110-63...and here ladies and gentlemen is where the action occurred!!! Here is where I started to pay real attention and I'd love to share what I learned, because this team is something special.
1) China Crosby (she's new...a 1st year [UVA is a little particular and freshman aren't freshman, they are 1st years....anyways)...she's fast...and I don't just mean a hustler...I mean she is a blur...the whole game long..
2) Monica Wright....she's not just a team leader and a play creater...this girl is one word FEARLESS! She hustles down the court to take a charge...every and anytime she can to help her team out...now let me explain what a charge is...you stand completely still and let the other team hit you to the ground....like just standing there and letting a charging train or bull knock you down...now you see what I mean...FEARLESS!
3) Chelsea Shine...she's tall..I mean really really tall...and that's great and all for defense...but let's focus on her offense...you might look at the court and only see her hands waiving for the ball...she is always working hard to call for the ball..and when she gets it...you might as well go ahead and count those 2 points...
4) Pooh...(first things first...it's her nickname...even the crowd, cheerleaders, and pep band say it...so that's what I'll use)...right here is the definition of HEART! she was out last year - injury to knee....well she is back and according to DR's quote not yet at 100% but let me tell you...she is 100% better than where she was last year before the injury...you can tell she has been busting her tail in the off-season!
Ok, so that's just the top 4 things I noticed...and I can't share everything....why you ask because I know for a fact that the best is yet to come...and hopefully tomorrow!!!
Tomorrow, Sunday Nov. 21, UVA Women's Basketball team opens up JPJ to the infamous Lady Vols (sidenote: the ones that the Hoos beat last year at their house in Tennessee 83-82)
So again....what time is it...GAME TIME!
LET'S GO HOOS!
(Sidenote: I took pictures at the Manhattan game and at the USC Upstate game, just haven't had time to transfer them to the computer...)
Monday, November 9, 2009
Officially an attorney in VA!
Well, it's officially official now!
I got the news that I passed the bar...AWESOME....
I paid all the money that VA asked me to pay to be in the VA State Bar....AWESOME...
I signed up for the "mandatory" CLE classes...AWESOME...
However...there was apparently still something missing before I was able to practice....
I had to be sworn in and take my oath in front of the VA Supreme Court.
So my parents, matt, and I went to Richmond for the special session....and, although it was ridiculously long and boring....It's official....
We celebrated that night at dinner at the melting pot!! So yummy!!!
My parents left on Friday and have already arrived safely home in Florida. I loved having them come visit, and hope I'll be able to see them again soon.
For now it's a lot of work for Matt and I...
Sunday, November 1, 2009
They're finally HERE!!!!
Woo-hoo....my PARENTS are finally here!!!!!!
Ok, so they've been here for a while and I haven't had a chance to blog it...but I'm definitely excited!
Wednesday: They arrived Wednesday night and we all went out to Buffalo Wild Wings.
Thursday: Then Thursday, while Matt and I worked, my parents and molly held down the fort (even waiting for the refridge repair man). Then we grilled out and played some Apples to Apples! So fun, Matt and I really love that game - and so do my parents!
Friday: Matt had to go to work, but I had a day of fun planned for my parents! Really, I had a history lesson planned - Monticello...our 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson's home!!! We went up the mountain and toured it! Then we picked out some pumpkins for a night of carving!!! I carved a mummy, my mom carved a witch, and my dad carved a pirate....which leaves Matt's pumpkin! Matt went above and beyond the pre-done pumpkin kit and found a stencil of Cav-Man with Virginia written underneath! 2 hours later - he had the winning pumpkin!!!!!!! It looks AMAZING!!!!!!
Saturday: Saturday was GAME DAY! My mom and I made a quick morning run to Sam's while the boys played wii....and the guys really got into it...broken glass and all!!! Who knew that wii ping-pong or wii tennis was such a bloodshed sport!!! Pretty soon it was time for my parents to put on their jerseys (Matt and I got my dad an orange Virginia jersey and my mom a blue Virginia jersey) and Matt and I to get on our blue and orange and head out. We "tail-gated" at Chili's then headed over to Scott Stadium. My parents really enjoyed the beginning of the game - the band, the video intro, Cav-Man, the power V...but then after a few minutes into the game we left Scott Stadium because of the fans sitting behind us and their vulgar language. It was so unfortunate, as I wanted my parents to enjoy UVA football like I enjoy UVA football. Oh well. That night my parents and I handed out halloween candy to loads of adorable trick-or-treaters and then of course older kids dressed as "teenagers" (ha ha ha), while Matt stayed in bed attempting to get over his ear infection (it's still not feeling good at all).
Sunday: Well, today Matt has to travel with the UVA Women's Basketball team to Richmond for a scrimage with the Richmond Lady Spiders to help prepare for this year's season. I hope the day goes well for them and Matt...as for myself and my parents we were going to start the day with a trip to Carter's Mountain Apple Orchard for some apple picking...However, that was delayed (until later in the trip) due to the rain...and instead we are just hanging out (or at least my mom and I are...my Dad is still snoozing!!) until we go see the matinee of Disney on Ice Finding Nemo!!!!
Ok, so they've been here for a while and I haven't had a chance to blog it...but I'm definitely excited!
Wednesday: They arrived Wednesday night and we all went out to Buffalo Wild Wings.
Thursday: Then Thursday, while Matt and I worked, my parents and molly held down the fort (even waiting for the refridge repair man). Then we grilled out and played some Apples to Apples! So fun, Matt and I really love that game - and so do my parents!
Friday: Matt had to go to work, but I had a day of fun planned for my parents! Really, I had a history lesson planned - Monticello...our 3rd President, Thomas Jefferson's home!!! We went up the mountain and toured it! Then we picked out some pumpkins for a night of carving!!! I carved a mummy, my mom carved a witch, and my dad carved a pirate....which leaves Matt's pumpkin! Matt went above and beyond the pre-done pumpkin kit and found a stencil of Cav-Man with Virginia written underneath! 2 hours later - he had the winning pumpkin!!!!!!! It looks AMAZING!!!!!!
Saturday: Saturday was GAME DAY! My mom and I made a quick morning run to Sam's while the boys played wii....and the guys really got into it...broken glass and all!!! Who knew that wii ping-pong or wii tennis was such a bloodshed sport!!! Pretty soon it was time for my parents to put on their jerseys (Matt and I got my dad an orange Virginia jersey and my mom a blue Virginia jersey) and Matt and I to get on our blue and orange and head out. We "tail-gated" at Chili's then headed over to Scott Stadium. My parents really enjoyed the beginning of the game - the band, the video intro, Cav-Man, the power V...but then after a few minutes into the game we left Scott Stadium because of the fans sitting behind us and their vulgar language. It was so unfortunate, as I wanted my parents to enjoy UVA football like I enjoy UVA football. Oh well. That night my parents and I handed out halloween candy to loads of adorable trick-or-treaters and then of course older kids dressed as "teenagers" (ha ha ha), while Matt stayed in bed attempting to get over his ear infection (it's still not feeling good at all).
Sunday: Well, today Matt has to travel with the UVA Women's Basketball team to Richmond for a scrimage with the Richmond Lady Spiders to help prepare for this year's season. I hope the day goes well for them and Matt...as for myself and my parents we were going to start the day with a trip to Carter's Mountain Apple Orchard for some apple picking...However, that was delayed (until later in the trip) due to the rain...and instead we are just hanging out (or at least my mom and I are...my Dad is still snoozing!!) until we go see the matinee of Disney on Ice Finding Nemo!!!!
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