Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Due for an Update

I thought about doing a massive update of the past 6 months but decided that would take too long. We've been doing sooooo much and are grateful to have had the time to do so. Alissa is working hard on some BIG things at Skanska. I am making it happen at Vocus. Overall, we're kickin' it and enjoying life.

I decided to update this with the elected. Elected, like we are. Best of the best. You get the point.

First, Snowmageddon 2010. Whew! What a crazy couple of days in February. We have lived through the largest snowfall DC has ever experienced. The
total snowfall is over 60 inches for the year. FYI - That's A LOT of the fluffy white stuff. It's not so fluffy and fun after it's been on the ground for almost a week. I understand cabin fever now. Glad it's over and there is hope for warmer weather in the near future. These are the times a sweaty Summer day doesn't seem so bad.

Alissa's Car during Snowmageddon

Next - I had a little run-in with "Big Boy" the bear over Christmas. While hunting with family, a large bear came running through the woods, knocking down trees and making me shake in my boots. When the enormous, endangered North American Black Bear came out of the woods only 15 yards from me, I did what any sane person would do...screamed like a little girl for help! Scary but memorable. Luckily, he turned around and ran back into the woods. I guess screaming like a scared child is an effective defense. Hopefully, this will never happen again. The day was brightened after that as I was able to take a deer and have some fresh venison that evening! Mmm...

Also, Alissa had a nice trip out to California to spend time with her beloved friend Courtney Dasher. She had a great time and came back to snowy DC with a nice sun tan. Lucky her!

Alissa and Courtney in LA

Finally, the University of Alabama took the National Championship. Very exciting for the Alabama faithful! Maybe we'll repeat or threepeat. Right now, the only thing that matters in football talk is the new trophy to add to the Bryant Museum in good ole Tuscaloosa. Woohoo!

Saban and the boys celebrating the National Championship

As Spring is sure to begin in DC, we are excited to spend time with friends and family in our Nation's Capital. Looking forward to a trip to Atlanta to experience the McKaig/Melnyk wedding and lots more this Spring.

The Roberts

**I promise to do a better job of updating this blog. Not sure if anyone will actually read it but it'll be here and updated more often, in case you choose to follow and/or read.**

Monday, October 12, 2009

Aaaaand we're back...

I guess it's about time I updated this baby. It's been quite awhile since I communicated with anyone who actually checks the Balissa blog. So, if you're out there, prepare to be impressed. If I'm only writing to make myself feel good, that's cool too. I love you, self.

This first post, after a 365+ day hiatus from the blogging world, will be an update on 1 year of mawej, enjoy and draw your sword. (cue Inigo Montoya and the Six-fingered man fighting in the corridor)

This covers our first year of marriage in less than 500 words...

The Time of Our Lives

Alissa + Ben

“…he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow

 Him because they know his voice.” John 10:4

 

Dear friends and family,

We have so much to update you on over this first year of marriage. So, read on…

After the whirlwind of planning our wedding, enjoying the day (winds, rains and trains included), and an amazing honeymoon in Mexico, we began our lives together in Atlanta. After a few months and some serious time in prayer, we decided to uproot and move to our nation’s capital, Washington DC. The planning, packing and driving were an adventure in themselves. Now we are living, working and playing in DC and loving it!

Over the past year we have had the privilege to travel a considerable amount. From an amazing honeymoon in the Mayan Riviera of Mexico, a trip to the country music mecca of Nashville, to weddings, babies and friends in Atlanta, to family and an amazing river boat tour in Chicago, to the beautiful Michigan lake coast line, to a sunny trip to Florida, , to Thanksgiving in Bowling Green, Ohio, an incredible trip to New York City during Christmas and finally, a fantastic ski trip in Colorado, we have been incredibly blessed to spend time in many places over the past year. If this year is any indication of our future, we will be world travelers!

With all of the change surrounding us during our first year of marriage, we have been blessed with new jobs. After moving to DC, Alissa found her place at Skanska USA Building as Business Development Manager for the Washington DC Metro area. She is thoroughly enjoying her new job and is doing extremely well. Ben has been blessed to achieve a new job with Vocus PR management software in the sales department. He very much enjoys the environment, people and daily challenges he faces. It has been a great time of transition!

Thank you for your support and love. As God carries us, we are increasingly aware of his love, grace and encouragement shown through you. Without your love, friendship and support, we would not be where we are today. By God’s grace and your support, we will continue on this path prepared for us.

 

We love you dearly!

Alissa & Benjamin Roberts


Monday, August 25, 2008

USA! USA! I love the Olympics!

Shots like this make me proud to be an American. 
Who doesn't love a mullet, uni-brow & mustache?! 
Patriotism at it's finest...
















Thursday, August 21, 2008

life as you know it...

Often times I hear the phrase. I usually scratch my head and say "who came up with that phrase?". It's usually followed by something like "will change soon...will never be the same..." Obviously the mysterious creator of this phrase knew something that I am learning. Life as I know it is always changing.

A wise man once told me, "More often than not, change is neither good nor bad. But it is necessary for growth." So, now that we are preparing to move on to where God's hand takes us, we look forward to this change and are reminded that it is necessary.


OUR FAVES:

Recent (re)reading material: "The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe" C.S. Lewis
Quote from the book: Mr. Beaver speaking of Aslan - "Safe?...Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you."