Amateur Photographs of a Baby

Our friends recently had a baby. The little baby is adorable, half Chinese, half white. Last night, we went over and brought warm cookies and games. I got to hold the super cute, fat baby.

They have an older camera and wanted me to take some pictures with my camera. I love my camera, and I was all to happy to come spend more time with their almost two month old baby!

Picture Dump!

My Favorite Photographer: Erin Scott

Bryan and I have been together almost six years. In our six years, we've had all sorts of pictures, but the best ones are by our good friend and fantastic photographer Erin Scott.

When we got engaged in April 2008, she took our pictures.

When we got married on New Years Eve 2008, she was there to photograph our wedding.

When we moved to Philly and made it through the craziest year of our marriage, we had one year portraits by nobody else but Erin.

And so, this year for Christmas, I wanted to capture the Buckley family. I wanted portraits while Mom was feeling better, while all of us were together and while we broke the baby news. I called Erin once more.

I love these pictures, and I ordered prints to hang in the baby's room, so he or she will know how excited the world is for the arrival. This little tiger and full-blooded turtle is gonna be so loved.

And I know who we're calling for baby pictures...

List of Lessons Learned From a Month on the Road

-You can never pack too many pairs of underwear.
-Contradancing is like anything else; practice makes perfect.
-Drinking and eating out will make you gain weight. Just accept it.
-There's nothing more wonderful than visiting old friends and making the same old jokes.
-Gas is way cheaper than a plane ticket.
-95% of my and Bryan's friends were/are improvisers.
-Toilet paper can be rolled over or under.
-Make no leg of a road trip longer than five hours, and you'll be happy.
-You can never have too many mix cds.
-Eat the food that a region is known for; it doesn't get better than that.
-Plan to get very little sleep. Late night conversations/debates/jokes/dancing are the
gluesticks of friendship.
-Don't say goodbye. Say see you later. And mean it.

After having spent more than a month on the road, I can say both that I'm glad it is over and that I wish I was still visiting friends. It was the best summer I've ever had, and I would highly, highly, highly recommend you take the time to map out your own road trip to see your friends. They probably miss you, and I bet you'll have an amazing trip.

I Get By With A Little Help From My Friends

During our Magical Movery Tour of the East Coast, we visited almost every friend we have. We visited Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Carrboro, Greenville, Easley, Charleston, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Clemson, Indiana and Kentucky.

Along that trip, we asked our friends to give us advice for Oklahoma. Here it is.

Advice from Friends from Bryan and Alyssa on Vimeo.

Magical Movery Stop #7

Stop #7: Charleston, South Carolina
Family: Shawn & Jessica Campbell
Friends: Zach & Brooke Burroughs

This weekend, we are visiting my favorite city in all of the United States, the combination of all things wonderful: the South, the beach, seafood, history and proximity to family and friends.

Our lovely hosts for the 90 degree weekend are Bryan's cousin Shawn and his adorable wife Jessica. We haven't seen them since Christmas, and it will be so nice to catch up - and hang out without all the rest of the family.

We're hitting the beach Saturday with Zach and Brooke Burroughs. This powerhouse of a couple is killing med school. Zach is nearly Dr. Burroughs, and Brooke just graduated number one in her nursing class. If I get bit by a shark or stung by a jellyfish or torpedoed launched by a submarine, I will probably survive in their company.

Three days in Charleston is not nearly long enough to enjoy the crab cakes and the beautiful beaches and our dear friends, but it is all our schedule allows. I plan to live (and drink) it up.

Things I'd Have in My House If I was Rich

A library like the one in Beast's mansion
A butler, preferably the one from Mr. Deeds who is snnnnnnnnneaky
A maid that also gave great advice
A chef, preferably Curtis Stone
A gigantic pool with a swim-up bar
A Mac lab
A poker/casino room
A room full of all my artist friends' art

Magical Movery Tour Stop #6

STOP #6: Greenville, South Carolina

Family: Bryan's parents and Brooke

Friends: Jason Underwood and Meg Pierson

We can't wait to be back in upstate South Carolina. It will be nice to see Bryan's family again, to wash our clothes and to relax in a big house with a big tv. Bryan's dad is great with his grill, and we're looking forward to burgers, steaks and chicken. We're looking forward to playing Rock Band with Brooke, watching the many movies of the Buckley collection and catching up on our internet!

It will be awesome to once again see Bryan's best friend Jason Underwood. These guys have known each other for eight years, and you can tell. There's no other man (besides Bryan) that I'd rather hang out with than Jason. He's hilarious, weird and always fun.



I know they'll be filming some new Food Review videos, writing sketches and planning new comedy adventure. I'm excited to hit G-vegas with them and have some good nights.



Also in Greenville is the lovely Meg Pierson. This summer she is starring in the title role of Romeo and Juliet as a part of Shakespeare in the park. We're going to see her play the tragic Juliet in downtown Greenville, and I'm excited!

Meg is also going to show us around the museum and grab lunch, as we often do when we're in the same city. It feels like it's been a long time since we last saw Meg, probably since Christmas, and it will be so nice to catch up!

We're breathing again. Halfway through the Magical Movery Tour. Less than a month until we're living in Oklahoma!

Magical Movery Tour Stop #5

STOP #5: Carrboro, North Carolina
Friends: Jeff Brenman, Zannie Gunn, Molly Buckley, Colette Henderson, Joey Z, PT Scarborough, Tom Keller, John Reitz, Zach Ward, Greg Brainos, Kit Fitzsimons and everybody else!



This is one of my favorite places in the whole world. I love this place! I visited every February when I was in college, and each time had the best time. I moved right after graduating from college to perform and teach for DSI. And I lived there for a year living it up, performing it up and hanging out with some of the funniest people in the world.

I am PUMPED to be visiting on my birthday, for the third year in a row. When I knew we were road tripping, I planned this stop for June 6 first - and planned the rest of the trip around it. THAT's how much I love this place.



I can't wait to catch some shows, sneak into performing in one, grab drinks and laugh it up with my friends. Jeff Brenman, tech genius and improv hilarity, is hosting us again. I'm so excited to see my girl Zannie Gunn! and Molly Buckley! and Colette Henderson (and your new house)! Tom Keller! I'm excited to see all the boys on my old Harold team the 708. I'm excited to talk about Tahlequah Oklahoma with Joey Z who went to NSU! I'm excited to catch up with the man, the legend Zach Ward! I'm excited to eat some Asia Cafe, to smoke by the train tracks with PT, to get a million hugs and to laugh so hard I have to pee.


If you couldn't tell, I am excited!

Magical Movery Tour Stop #3

STOP #3: New York City
Friends: Becky Whittemore, James Robilotta

Becky is one of my favorite people. I met her at DSI two years ago, and we rarely performed together but we hung out all the time. She was my girl! She is the best person to visit in New York City because she knows where the parties are, where the best shopping is and how to pregame. We've visited her three times already since living in Philadelphia, and each time has been awesome!

This will be our last visit to New York City for awhile. We're staying with Becky, and we know we'll have a great time. She's even scheduled a party for when we'll be there. I love Becky, and I'm so excited to see her!!


Also wonderful to see is our college buddy James Robilotta. We've known James for five years now, and we still love him to pieces. He's a busy man who is frequently on call at his job when we're in town or performing comedy all over the city. Each time we've visited, we've managed to find a time to get together and rock out over some food.

I love hanging out with James because he always makes me laugh - and he knows where the best food is in the city. I know we'll reminisce about the good ole days of MTS and talk shop about what we're doing now. Oh Woooooooow!