So last night, my cute husband and I were sitting on the couch. He was watching TV while I was reading a magazine, trying to unwind from a crazy day at work. I was uncomfortable sitting up, so I laid my torso down on the couch and put my legs straight up in the air and continued to read. After about five minutes of awkward silence, this is how the conversation went.
Matt: Umm... What are you doing?
Me: Just sittin' here reading.
Matt: Like that?
Me: Yeah, why?
Matt: I've never seen anybody sit like that... With their legs up in the air for so long and everything.
Me: Really? Is that weird?
Matt: Yes.
This really just scratches the surface of the strange things that I do. When we got married, I'm sure Matt knew some of these quirks would come out, but I think I still surprise him on a daily basis. Thank you, honey, for putting up with the weird things that I do.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
30 Years of Awesome
Can it be that my sweet little hubby is turning 30 this month? Are we really married? With an apartment of our own? Making our own plans? Taking trips? Cooking dinner? Doing laundry? Cleaning out our fridge? Discussing adult things like insurance, retirement plans, and compound interest? Wow. So much has changed for the both of us in the last two years, but it has been the most amazing time in my life. Thank you, Lord, for this blessing I call Matt!
To celebrate this momentous occasion, I've decided that Matt will have "Birthmonth" instead of just one "Birthday." Why not have 30 days to celebrate 30 years? Each day we try to do something that Matt likes to do, or eat where Matt likes to eat, but we do something really special each weekend.
For the first weekend of birth month, we had Matt's good friend Dominic fly up from Houston and stay with us. We haven't seen him since the wedding, so it was great to have him stay with us for the Labor Day holiday. He was our first house guest! See? I told you we're getting old and responsible!
On Saturday evening, Dom, Russ, my hubby and I went to see Matt's favorite 80s cover band, The M80s. They're a hilarious group that pretend like they're from England, but they really just tour three places in North Texas. They have some pretty incredible outfits and dance moves from the days of yore.
Guitar playing behind the head? You just can't find this caliber of entertainment everywhere!
One guess on which awesome 80s song they were playing here!
After the super-fun concert on Saturday night, we got a chance to spend time with a few of my favorite ladies! We are so mature that we decided to go shopping at a grocery store as a quality way to spend time together. Well, it wasn't just any grocery store... We hung out in Central Market for a few hours!
Matt tried coconut milk for the very first time. As cute as this picture is, he really wasn't a fan.
It was right in the middle of the hatch chile festival, so everything smelled delicious! Matt has decided that we need to get one of these awesome gas-rotisserie-basket-turney things.
Yay for good friends.
To continue the first Matt weekend, we decided to do what Matt loves most: watching airplanes. He is so very spoiled. Here are some pictures we took from the lookout point at DFW.
Annnnnnnnnddddd... Even though we thought our weekend fun was over, we got a last-minute call from Miss Lauren. We jumped at the chance to meet her new little boy, Elijah. Isn't he a looker?
Whew! What an awesome weekend!
To celebrate this momentous occasion, I've decided that Matt will have "Birthmonth" instead of just one "Birthday." Why not have 30 days to celebrate 30 years? Each day we try to do something that Matt likes to do, or eat where Matt likes to eat, but we do something really special each weekend.
For the first weekend of birth month, we had Matt's good friend Dominic fly up from Houston and stay with us. We haven't seen him since the wedding, so it was great to have him stay with us for the Labor Day holiday. He was our first house guest! See? I told you we're getting old and responsible!
On Saturday evening, Dom, Russ, my hubby and I went to see Matt's favorite 80s cover band, The M80s. They're a hilarious group that pretend like they're from England, but they really just tour three places in North Texas. They have some pretty incredible outfits and dance moves from the days of yore.
Guitar playing behind the head? You just can't find this caliber of entertainment everywhere!
One guess on which awesome 80s song they were playing here!
After the super-fun concert on Saturday night, we got a chance to spend time with a few of my favorite ladies! We are so mature that we decided to go shopping at a grocery store as a quality way to spend time together. Well, it wasn't just any grocery store... We hung out in Central Market for a few hours!
Matt tried coconut milk for the very first time. As cute as this picture is, he really wasn't a fan.
It was right in the middle of the hatch chile festival, so everything smelled delicious! Matt has decided that we need to get one of these awesome gas-rotisserie-basket-turney things.
Yay for good friends.
To continue the first Matt weekend, we decided to do what Matt loves most: watching airplanes. He is so very spoiled. Here are some pictures we took from the lookout point at DFW.
Annnnnnnnnddddd... Even though we thought our weekend fun was over, we got a last-minute call from Miss Lauren. We jumped at the chance to meet her new little boy, Elijah. Isn't he a looker?
Whew! What an awesome weekend!
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Our Little Texas Tornado
A few months ago Matt and I left work a bit early to go to the DMV. Thank goodness we did! We got caught right in the middle of one of those evil, springtime, tornado-spawning, Texas thunderstorms with very little notice. Like true Texans, we rode out storm in Wal-Mart where we had stopped to pick up prints of our wedding pictures. The wind started howling, the lights went out, and the storm barreled through the quaint little suburb. Yee haw!
Take a look at some of the damage -- the parking lot was toast! See what the wind did to the little cart corrals?
There are some benefits to riding out a tornado in Wal-Mart. Actually, quite a few!
- Emergency generators. On the lights and for sale!
- There was food everywhere in case we got stuck.
- We watched the local weather coverage in Electronics.
- We rode out the storm in Bedding, where it's nice and soft.
- There was fantastic people-watching. Speaking of, have you seen The People of Walmart?
We had quite a bit of damage at our apartment as well, but nothing serious. Secretly, Matt and I were excited that this motorcycle tipped over in the wind. I'm ashamed to admit it, but the bike's owner always parks it in one of the regular-sized parking spots in the most crowded part of the parking lot.
Here are a few more pictures of the debris.
Take a look at some of the damage -- the parking lot was toast! See what the wind did to the little cart corrals?
There are some benefits to riding out a tornado in Wal-Mart. Actually, quite a few!
- Emergency generators. On the lights and for sale!
- There was food everywhere in case we got stuck.
- We watched the local weather coverage in Electronics.
- We rode out the storm in Bedding, where it's nice and soft.
- There was fantastic people-watching. Speaking of, have you seen The People of Walmart?
We had quite a bit of damage at our apartment as well, but nothing serious. Secretly, Matt and I were excited that this motorcycle tipped over in the wind. I'm ashamed to admit it, but the bike's owner always parks it in one of the regular-sized parking spots in the most crowded part of the parking lot.
Here are a few more pictures of the debris.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Ode to Catherine
So today was my friend Catherine's last day at Southwest Airlines. She took an early buy-out package that our Company offered that was just perfect for her and her family. I am so blessed to have worked with her for as long as I did. Even though over 30,000 people work for SWA, I know it's going to be lonely, lonely, lonely without her in this building!
Anyway, Catherine, here are just a few reasons why you are such an amazing person and we will always be friends...
You always keep me straight when I'm out of line.
You help me catch muffin theives! (Although I think you and I both know who did this all along!)
You help me turn my boss' office into a gym whenever I ask, thus completing the most epic office prank of the entire century.
You're always concerned about my floatation.
You're always up for an adventure.
You make a phenomenal back-up dancer.
You aren't afraid to climb into the wheel well of a 737 for sake of a good picture!
You know how to hug without hurting a sunburn.
You appreciate a nice hotel bathroom.
You love chocolate as much as I do!
You and Gwen introduced me to a certain husband of mine.
You were an amazing bridesmaid, and I was so blessed to share my special day with you!
You are a fabulous mommy. Really, one of the best, and you are always looking out for what's right for your family.
And I can think of no better reason to leave Southwest than this little guy!
Congratulations on your "retirement." All of your SWA friends miss you dearly, but we'll have our monthly lunch dates for sure. I love you, Cat!
Anyway, Catherine, here are just a few reasons why you are such an amazing person and we will always be friends...
You always keep me straight when I'm out of line.
You help me catch muffin theives! (Although I think you and I both know who did this all along!)
You help me turn my boss' office into a gym whenever I ask, thus completing the most epic office prank of the entire century.
You're always concerned about my floatation.
You're always up for an adventure.
You make a phenomenal back-up dancer.
You aren't afraid to climb into the wheel well of a 737 for sake of a good picture!
You know how to hug without hurting a sunburn.
You appreciate a nice hotel bathroom.
You love chocolate as much as I do!
You and Gwen introduced me to a certain husband of mine.
You were an amazing bridesmaid, and I was so blessed to share my special day with you!
You are a fabulous mommy. Really, one of the best, and you are always looking out for what's right for your family.
And I can think of no better reason to leave Southwest than this little guy!
Congratulations on your "retirement." All of your SWA friends miss you dearly, but we'll have our monthly lunch dates for sure. I love you, Cat!
Monday, August 10, 2009
East Coast/West Coast
So... I think I get the most inconsistent blogger award for the past few weeks. I apologize! Matt and I have been busy little bees with our crazy work schedules. We did, however, have time to take two amazing trips.
We went to Philly to visit friends and help put on the 4th of July parade. And then a few weeks later we got the opportunity to attend the wedding of my dear friends, Jon and Libby. It reminded us so much of our special day -- it was absolutely magical!
Our Philadelphia Photos
Our Los Angeles Photos
Enjoy!
We went to Philly to visit friends and help put on the 4th of July parade. And then a few weeks later we got the opportunity to attend the wedding of my dear friends, Jon and Libby. It reminded us so much of our special day -- it was absolutely magical!
Our Philadelphia Photos
Our Los Angeles Photos
Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Wedded Wisdom: Cornbread
Here's the first installment of what I'm sure will become a somewhat regular article on our blog: Things we've learned since we got married. I hope you enjoy, and feel free to add some of your wisdom as well...
If you think cornbread is good for more than one week, you're wrong.
If you think you have a strong enough stomach to handle cleaning out a pan of old cornbread, you're wrong.
If your husband thinks, once you are forced into the restroom gagging, that he has a strong enough stomach to handle the cornbread that you left in the pan, your husband is also wrong.
The moral of the story is: Even if your cornbread looks awesome before you leave for a weekend, just go ahead and throw it out. Happy Wednesday!
If you think cornbread is good for more than one week, you're wrong.
If you think you have a strong enough stomach to handle cleaning out a pan of old cornbread, you're wrong.
If your husband thinks, once you are forced into the restroom gagging, that he has a strong enough stomach to handle the cornbread that you left in the pan, your husband is also wrong.
The moral of the story is: Even if your cornbread looks awesome before you leave for a weekend, just go ahead and throw it out. Happy Wednesday!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Grand Turk: Our Final Port of Call
The very last stop on our incredible honeymoon cruise was the tiny island of Grand Turk. After our amazing expeditions on St. Maartin and St. Thomas, we opted just to veg on the beach and take in the wonderful sunshine. We grabbed a bite to eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville where we could look out over the beach.
After walking around the cruise complex a bit and learning a lot about island culture (for example: the store Rasta Pasta does NOT sell Italian food), we went to the beach and just lounged until it was time to sail away. Soooo nice!
It was a wonderful ending to an unforgettable trip. Matt and I are so lucky to have had the opportunity to go on a cruise like this, and I know we'll treasure these memories for years and years to come. Thanks for letting me share!
After walking around the cruise complex a bit and learning a lot about island culture (for example: the store Rasta Pasta does NOT sell Italian food), we went to the beach and just lounged until it was time to sail away. Soooo nice!
It was a wonderful ending to an unforgettable trip. Matt and I are so lucky to have had the opportunity to go on a cruise like this, and I know we'll treasure these memories for years and years to come. Thanks for letting me share!
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