Sonny and Mallory Engagement 12.13.08

Congratulations to a beautiful couple on your engagement! 2009 is the official year of love and new beginnings!
I am so amazed at the young people you have both become and cannot wait to watch you grow old together!
It tickles me to think that out of the many many many years the two of you will have together, in your whole life, there were only 15 years spent apart! Congratulations to finding the perfect love so early in life!

6th Annual Milwaukee T-Neck Party

Of all the holiday parties this year, the Turtleneck Party is by far the most enjoyable to get dressed up for! With all of us in full form we enjoyed cocktails and apps by the Christmas Tree followed by debauchery and jingles at the Turtleneck Party!
Merry Christmas to all and as Jenna Wakefield would say following her shot, "To all a Goodnight!"

GMR Holiday Party

Last weekend GMR held their annual Holiday Party at the Hilton downtown Milwaukee.
Everyone at the party took advantage of this affair, got all dolled up and hit the town!

The 30 Year Old Turkey Celebration!

Happy Thanksgiving!
Here we are stuffed birds exiting the Carnelian Room on the 52nd floor of the BOA building in San Fran.
The food was amazing and the company was even better!

We're going to the Wine Country baby!

After many bottles of wine and many glasses of champagne Jer and I decided to open our own vineyard, Tashanjer!
We hope to share with you the wonderful fruit of our labor someday.

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

This year has been a year full of events for me and what better time to revisit these moments than during the Thanksgiving season. In one year Jeremy and I became homeowners, got engaged, I ran the Milwaukee Half Marathon, I ran the Chicago Marathon, I visited San Francisco, Las Vegas, Houston, San Diego, Raleigh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago, Montreal, I attended many concerts like Gavin Degraw, Foo Fighters at Harley’s 105th, Rusted Root at Summerfest, Old Crow Medicine Show, Alicia Keys, Goo Goo Dolls at Brickyard, STP at Indy 500, Gretchen Wilson at Chicagoland, I saw the Frank Caliendo, Full Monty and Avenue Q as well as attended some amazing weddings. In addition, I have been able to see and spend quality time with all of my friends and family.
I could not have asked for a better year. I realize that an even more important year is ahead next year and I want to thank all of you for being a part of my life and making each of these moments enjoyable. Without each of you they wouldn’t mean as much!

This Thanksgiving, I want to thank everyone in my life (and you all know who you are)! You have all encouraged me to be a better me and enjoy life one moment at a time! As I enter the 30th year in my life, I can look back at all of the moments we have shared together and cherish them and look forward to the moments we will share together in the future!
Thank you for being you!

I want to give a special thanks to the people below for supporting me in a time of need, loving me everyday, listening to my troubles and always being by my side. Please do not feel upset if I have not mentioned you as I truly thank each of you! This year there are a few Superstars who dealt with a lot and loved me the entire way! If I have left anyone out, I certainly did not mean to! I will thank you on my own!

Superstars of 2008 in Tasha’s Life:
Jeremy Young- Baby this year has been amazing and without you I would not have been able to find the encouragement to be the best me
My Mom and Dad- They have stood by me everyday and love me for everything that I am!
George and Kristin- I love how we have grown so close this year! I look forward to sharing 2009
Krista Heisler- It amazes me to see how beautiful of a mom you have become! I only hope to be as loving and devoted as you.
Jennifer Jackson- I am thankful we have re-gained our friendship. I am so proud of the woman you have become
Erin Lawrence- To the sunshine in my days, I thank you for always putting a smile on my face!
Ryan Heuser and Brian Lockhart- The best friends any girl could ever ask for! You both are amazing and inspire me everyday.
Kelli and Matt Stoll- I truly appreciate how far our bond has grown over the last year. Kelli- I cannot wait til we are “trying” together. I promise its right after the wedding! ;)
Jayme and Justin- Congratulations to the amazing relationship you have both grown into! I love you both
Sonny, Mallory, Maggie and Charlie- Congrats to the amazing adults you have all grown into! I love you!
Kell Bell and Kate- Ladies you are always in my thoughts! Keep up being the best you you can be!
Nana Dee and Ron- Where can I begin with Nana Dee, you have taught me everything I know, Good and Bad and love you for it all!
Linda Young- I feel blessed to be a part of your family and am so happy to have a mother in law like you!

Telluride!

Out and about on date night, Jer and I decided to belly up to the bar at Telluride.
Meet the Telluride Family!

CABO IT IS!

So, I think we decided Cabo!
Airfare is good and our honeymoon can last longer!
We found this great resort and these amazing excursions and found out that while we are there we will be celebrating mexican Independance Day!

We decided that Erin and Krista will babysit for our 5 year anniversary so we can go to Greece!
Any objections?

Any recommendations if you have been?

YEAH TO A HONEYMOON IN LESS THAN 10 MONTHS!

Happy Halloween 2008

Halloween is a time to let it all out! Become a different persona and sing karaoke!
Happy Halloween!

NEED RECOMMENDATIONS!!!!

Alright! Jer and I are really struggling with the location of our honeymoon!
If you have any recommendations, PLEASE OH PLEASE speak up!

So the situation is this.

We have been planning Greece since we began talking honeymoon. Initially we wanted a cruise but they all depart the Saturday following our wedding and I have limited vacation time. Our next options are a land/cruise tour, staying put in a hotel on the sea and exploring or a full guided land tour. Our options with these remain limited due to cost but some definitely fall within our budget.

The negatives to Greece:
*The travel time it requires to get there
*The amount of our budget which will be allocated to flights
*When will we be able to travel this far once we start having kids?

The positive to Greece:
*does not have to be explained!
*The waters are bluer than blue
*There are white and black sand beaches
*The food options will be phenomonal
*The history/mythology is endless
* Also, I have always had this feeling that I may have been Venus in a past life! ;)

Another option we have began discussing is Cabo! Who can resist an amazing, adventurous Mexican getaway.
We have run into All-Inclusives, normal hotels and Amazing Resort and Spa retreats. If we go Cabo, we must go all in to get the best quality out of this option. Plus there is always the chance that we can vacation to Cabo once we start our family, so this is definitely a possibility in the nearer future.

The negatives to Cabo:
* The limited activity provided by an all inclusive
* The limited activities for adventure and history
* The number of families that may be vacationing
* The September weather may be iffy due to hurricane season

The positives to Cabo:
* The beautiful beaches
* The endless mexican food
* The bottomless cocktails
* Returning to Milwaukee with a tan
* The short flight which will allow us more vacation time

Now that you have read the positives and negatives to both, please provide a recommendation based on your honeymoon, your past travels or your advice as a friend!

We could use a little help as we keep going back and forth!
Thanks in advance!
Tasha

Houston, We have a problem!

After a fun filled, child loving, Halloween weekend in Houston, I wanted to share the great moments that we captured with Cash Heisler! Not only is this boy growing up to be so smart and ahead of his age but he is so well behaved and so funny! We spent the weekend with Cash asking "What's That" about everything that he saw and Jeremy even came home still playing the game!
We are definitely looking forward to the days when we begin our own family!

Happy Halloween!

On October 18th, 2008 Jer and I spent the evening listening to Sounds of the Season, carving pumpkins and watching Thrillers!
Happy Halloween to all and to all a goodnight!

SOME MORE MARATHON PHOTOS!!!

Chicago Marathon 4:15

I ran my first Marathon on October 12, 2008!
Thanks to the love of my life I found the inspiration to be a better me and set out to accomplish any goals or dreams that I may have. Below are a few photos surrounding the day but more will be coming!

Right around the corner!

7 Days, 6 Nights, 3 Runs, 3 Rest Days and 1 Flattop Dinner until the Chicago Marathon! It has almost been a full year since I told myself I was going to accomplish this race however it feels like yesterday. The long runs seem so far removed from my training that I am beginning to make myself nervous and wonder if I am ready!
Keep your fingers crossed because this is going to be a long run!
Please hope for chilly, rainy weather too! It would be so nice if the weather man was right this time!!!!
Oct 12
Few Showers
62°F

My cousin the Homecoming Queen!

Maggie I am so proud of you!
You have become such an amazing young woman and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for you!
I am so proud of all of you! (Kate, Kell, Rob, Charlie and Sonny included!)

10 DAYS TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OH MY GOSH!!! We are almost in the single digits!
Wish me luck!
If I can accomplish this my next goal is the Chicago Triathalon next year and then who knows? Maybe Ill push to try an IronMan?
(body ability pending)

19 Days to go

WOW! Does this picture say it all! It is getting down to the wire. The remainder of my runs are extremely important however life seems to really be getting in the way of my energy and training! Up until now I have had no problem squeezing it all in.
Why now? Why with only 3 weeks left?
This week alone I have a birthday picnic, 5 hour road trip to Cincinnati (there and back), Rehearsal dinner, wedding and a brunch! So much for taking some time to enjoy myself. At this point Ill be lucky if I can even have 1 glass of wine.
I really hope when I cross that finish line that I am hit with an overwhelming pride in myself. At least at that moment I will be able to feel as though all of the sacrifice was worth it.

I wont give up, I just wont sleep! :)

Labor Day Wedding Photos are in!

22 Mile Run

Alright! So, Saturday I set out to accomplish a 22 mile run. This was to be my last big run before the big day.
At mile 20 I had to take a bathroom break. By the time I got back on the road my legs started cramping and it hurt too much to finish. I ended up running a 21 mile run. I am so disappointed that I couldn't push myself to finish this one! I was so close!
I am keeping my fingers crossed that on the big day the screams from the crowd, the many of other runners, and the encouragement and support from my family and friends will push me through!
Lesson learned: No stopping for a bathroom so close to the end of the run!
5 weeks to go!

Our Engagement Party

Labor Day 2008

Above you will see how Jeremy and I spent our labor day weekend!
It was fun filled with friends, family and love!

Friday night:
Foo Fighters with our friends Michael and Erin Lawrence- We rocked out the night with a few shots at Telluride!
Saturday Night:
Wedding in Chippewa Falls complete with the Leine Brewery Stop and Dancing
Sunday Night:
Drinks in Bayview to celebrate our friends new home
Monday:
Paddleboats in the Milwaukee Lagoon with my love

20 miles down, 6.2 to go!

ALright. It is August 4th and I have completed 2 (18) mile runs and (1) 20 mile run!
The week of September 1st, I shoot for (22).
At this point, I am ahead of the game but am more confident that this might actually be possible!
2 Months to go!!!

Yeah, my maid of honor finally made the blog!

On July, 27th The Heisler's took a date night out to Gavin Degraw. Lucky them, they got to experience one of the final shows with Jeremy as tour manager. Jer even hooked them up with a meet and greet and side stage viewing!
Below are some photos of the night. I thought I'd also include Cash, the little man they left at home that night!

I'm A Redneck Woman!

Above are a few photos from the Rock N Racing Weekend with Gretchen Wilson!
It just so happens Gavin sang the star spangled banner at Chicagoland so I got to see my baby too!