Adam's birthday was on Sunday and I had a whole birthday weekend planned for celebration purposes! I love birthdays. I love celebrating. I was stoked.
Friday:
Birthday weekend started right when we got off work. We hung out and he opened a gift (2 shirts). Then we went to Cabella's. We are both wary shoppers...Adam picked some stuff he wanted but is going to buy them online (good thing too...much cheaper. Then we went to Hoppers (way good!) with K-Walk. It was way fun. We lingered and hung out and then headed back to EM.
Saturday:
On Saturday we slept in. I was going to take AK out to breakfast but we had big plans for dinner so we rationed our intake. Adam opened another gift (cylcing gloves). We stopped at his mom's bank and did some banking for 2 hours...changing accounts and beneficiaries...regrouping pretty much. Then we went to my parents' house. They gave Adam a Happenings Book. He was thrilled...still is. He has wanted one for a while. We are freaks. Adam wanted to swim but time didn't permit. We had some Jamba Juice and went to America First so I could make a transfer and spend more money on AK for his birthday. America First then attempted to wreck our weekend by stealing my ATM card because they thought I was a theif because they apparently can't make a decent name change (I can't buy anything online either). After being accused of a felony and having all access to my funds taken (still don't have my debit card) and after a mild melt down...Adam convinced me that my credit card is usable (Heaven forbid...I'm terrified of debt) and we proceeded to Cache Valley.
I had plans to take Adam to the USU football game and to Maddox (best restaurant in the whole world) and then stay in Logan for the night...fate had other plans for us. A grissly wreck on the freeway (pretty sure at least one person died) added about 2 hours to our drive and we missed the game...so we ate at Maddox and had birthday ice cream at Charlies (part of our first date 5 years ago) and headed back down to EM.
Sunday:
Birthdays should be spent doing only what you want to do...so we didn't go to church (judge if you will...but we didn't want to go). Instead we had a lovely breakfast and opened more presents (grill & Casablanca). Adam went for a lengthy bike ride to test out his new gloves while I set up his new grill (which we can't wait to use). After some cleaning up and hanging out we went to his Mom's house to hang with his family and celebrate his birtday and his little brother's birthday. I love hanging out with family and I love love my neices and nephews. It was a great night. After tons of fun, we went back to EM and watched Casablanca. I love birthdays!
Side note: I bought some fall scented scentsy wax and it just came in and I'm jazzed for my house to smell like fall time! I love the fall!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
I'm pretty sure I'm not the first person ever to change my name and address...
...so why does my bank blow so much? Normally, I love America First but after this I think I'm closing my account...as great as it is to have all access to my funds yoinked. Thanks dummies. I'm miffed.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Our First Decoration
That's right, folks, tanville finally has a little color. We now have a rad fall wreath...the big kind...not the front door kind. It will live in our kitchen in a few weeks and I'm pumped. Next will be curtains and throw pillows (fabric from ikea...so great...I found some amazing damask fabric elsewhere and even though it's so pretty our house really needs some noise...so the loud fabric from ikea will certainly fit the bill) I shall be crafting. AK will be gone for days hunting with his dad and I'll have to find something to occupy my time with since playing with him won't be an option. Our house is the boss at being really tan and I can hardly wait to get some crazy in there.
P.S. I miss having the internet. Boo.
P.S. I miss having the internet. Boo.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Another Couples Tag
I stole this from my sister's blog (even the title of the post)...it's different than any I've done so I'm game. Plus, I like my hubs so I'll blab about us some more.
1.)Where did you meet? We met as lifeguards at the West Jordan Outdoor Pool.
2.) Who introduced you? We introduced ourselves. He asked me to work for him so he could win an ice cream eating contest...I did work for him (it's hard to tell a cute guy no) but he did not win the contest (he's just little).
3.) What was the first thought that went through your head when you met? This hot guy is talking to me...he's sure hot. Way too cool for me though...snap out of it.
4.) Do you remember what he/she was wearing? Guard clothes...red tank top, horrid black shorts that actually looking great on him. (lame but true...sorry)
5.) Where was the first place you kissed this person? He kissed me a few days after our first date. We were at his apartment in Logan. He said he'd help me study for Biology. The whole story is much longer than this...but I failed Biology.
6.) How long did you know this person before you became a couple? Over a year.
7.) How did he/she ask you out? There are two versions to this story...you may choose.
Short Version: I asked him if he was going to and then he did.
Long Version: I was sort of with a really cool guy named Shohei. I had been harboring a mega crush on Adam for over a year but thought he wasn't in to me and I'm not a pursuer so we just hung out a lot. A few weeks prior to this I told a lie to ONE person. I told her I was engaged to my roommate's brother...a girl I knew liked him and I thought it would be funny. The lie spread further than I could ever imagine. Adam stopped hanging out with me. On Saturday, September 18th, 2004 I went to a football game with Shohei and my roommates and friends. Adam was there with Cassidy and other West Jordan pool folk. They came to investigate the engagement lie and to tell me I was stupid (Cassidy was the only one who knew the truth but thought it was funnier to keep it to herself). The pool kids came over that night and told me I was dumb. I told them the truth. They were mad. Adam was so mad. He stormed out. I chased him like a puppy. I told him I was sorry and thought it would be funny and didn't realize it would spread and last the way it did (btw my lie totally costed me a CLD concert which I'm still bummed about...another story for another day). I hung with Adam and some pool guys and left Cassidy to hang with others. We reconvened and Cassidy told me Adam liked me. I was shocked. I had a big fat choice to make. Shohei is a really cool, nice guy and was friend with my rad roommate. But I've been in to Adam for a really long time. I chose Adam...before he had even asked me out. So Cassidy told me they were texting all night and that I should call him...it was around 2 am. I called him. We talked for a while. I asked if he was going to ask me out. He said he'd been wanting to for a while but then he "found out" I was engaged. Then he asked me out for the following Monday night. And I was his from that day on (he just didn't know it yet). The End.
8.) Do you have kids with this person? No. Not for several more years.
9.) Have you ever broken the law with this person? Yes. Enough said.
10.) When was the first time you realized that you really liked this person? Day One. I was even more sure after we went on a little journey together involving "borrowing" some tubes for a talent show (weird...again, a long story). And then I was certain of it when I saw other lifeguard girls flirting with him and I hated them instantly.
11.) Do you get along with his/her family? I think so. As far as I know we get along famously...I suppose I could be wrong but I doubt that I am. His family is a lot of fun.
12.) Do you trust this person? Entirely.
13.) Do you see her/him as your partner in the future? We're locked in for life baby!
14.) What is the best gift she/he gave you? He's never given me a bad present. I adore my wedding ring but that's not so much a gift...is it? My favorite is maybe my guitar, Li'l Johnny. Runners up are horsebackriding, Jerry Seinfeld tix, and my gun. The guitar and ring are number one though.
15.) How long have you been with this person? It's been 5 years since our first date and 2 months since our wedding.
16.) How well do you know your man or woman? So well. It took a while and I'm sure there are still things to be learned...but we know each other very well.
17.) What attracted you to him/her first? He was so attractive (I'm not a legs girl really but he has such huge calves and I noticed them readily because of his shorty short guard shorts). He also acted like he owned the place...he totally has the "cool guy"presence.
18.) Hair color? Dirty blonde.
19.) Does he/she let you wear their pants? I wear his pajama or sweat pants a fair bit. I don't often wear his jean because we certainly don't have similar body types...but he'd let me wear anything of his if I really wanted to.
20.) Do you have a shirt of hers/his that you sleep in? Only if I'm super cold...then I wear his hoodies.
21.) Does she/he make you happy? So happy.
22.) Does she/he have any piercings? No.
23.) Does she/he have any scars that you know of? Yep. He has a few. One on his back that looks like the result of a bullet wound...from skin ca. One on the bridge of his nose from summer '04...we were swimming together. I like that one because it reminds me of what a great day that was for me...I really really liked him and was thrilled to be swimming with him.
24.) Is he/she outgoing or shy? Both. He starts off quite shy but people who know him well know he is plenty outgoing.
25.) Does she/he sing? Only to me. And I love it.
26.) Do you like her/his friends? Quite a bit. Because we've known each other so long we have a lot of common friends. He's a cool guy so his friends are pretty cool too.
27.) Does she/he have any tattoos? No.
28.) Does she/he look like their mom? A little bit. He has the same face shape as his dad and the same coloring as his mom. I can see a little bit of them both in him.
29.) What is the most romantic date she/he has ever taken you on? We aren't the super romantic sort but he does surprise me from time to time. One of my favorites was the extended date we went on in Logan before he went to China.
30.) Do you have any nicknames for each other? Many...they're mostly unconventional though.
31.) Do you live with this person? Yes. And I love it.
32.) Do you have any pets together? No.
33.) Where is this person? He is currently at work.
34.) What is your anniversary date? Our wedding anniversary is June 20. Our first date anniversary is September 20 (I don't know if we just drop this one now...?)
35.) When will you guys do something next? Oh probably tonight. We carpooled today so I get to see him earlier than on non-carpool-days.
1.)Where did you meet? We met as lifeguards at the West Jordan Outdoor Pool.
2.) Who introduced you? We introduced ourselves. He asked me to work for him so he could win an ice cream eating contest...I did work for him (it's hard to tell a cute guy no) but he did not win the contest (he's just little).
3.) What was the first thought that went through your head when you met? This hot guy is talking to me...he's sure hot. Way too cool for me though...snap out of it.
4.) Do you remember what he/she was wearing? Guard clothes...red tank top, horrid black shorts that actually looking great on him. (lame but true...sorry)
5.) Where was the first place you kissed this person? He kissed me a few days after our first date. We were at his apartment in Logan. He said he'd help me study for Biology. The whole story is much longer than this...but I failed Biology.
6.) How long did you know this person before you became a couple? Over a year.
7.) How did he/she ask you out? There are two versions to this story...you may choose.
Short Version: I asked him if he was going to and then he did.
Long Version: I was sort of with a really cool guy named Shohei. I had been harboring a mega crush on Adam for over a year but thought he wasn't in to me and I'm not a pursuer so we just hung out a lot. A few weeks prior to this I told a lie to ONE person. I told her I was engaged to my roommate's brother...a girl I knew liked him and I thought it would be funny. The lie spread further than I could ever imagine. Adam stopped hanging out with me. On Saturday, September 18th, 2004 I went to a football game with Shohei and my roommates and friends. Adam was there with Cassidy and other West Jordan pool folk. They came to investigate the engagement lie and to tell me I was stupid (Cassidy was the only one who knew the truth but thought it was funnier to keep it to herself). The pool kids came over that night and told me I was dumb. I told them the truth. They were mad. Adam was so mad. He stormed out. I chased him like a puppy. I told him I was sorry and thought it would be funny and didn't realize it would spread and last the way it did (btw my lie totally costed me a CLD concert which I'm still bummed about...another story for another day). I hung with Adam and some pool guys and left Cassidy to hang with others. We reconvened and Cassidy told me Adam liked me. I was shocked. I had a big fat choice to make. Shohei is a really cool, nice guy and was friend with my rad roommate. But I've been in to Adam for a really long time. I chose Adam...before he had even asked me out. So Cassidy told me they were texting all night and that I should call him...it was around 2 am. I called him. We talked for a while. I asked if he was going to ask me out. He said he'd been wanting to for a while but then he "found out" I was engaged. Then he asked me out for the following Monday night. And I was his from that day on (he just didn't know it yet). The End.
8.) Do you have kids with this person? No. Not for several more years.
9.) Have you ever broken the law with this person? Yes. Enough said.
10.) When was the first time you realized that you really liked this person? Day One. I was even more sure after we went on a little journey together involving "borrowing" some tubes for a talent show (weird...again, a long story). And then I was certain of it when I saw other lifeguard girls flirting with him and I hated them instantly.
11.) Do you get along with his/her family? I think so. As far as I know we get along famously...I suppose I could be wrong but I doubt that I am. His family is a lot of fun.
12.) Do you trust this person? Entirely.
13.) Do you see her/him as your partner in the future? We're locked in for life baby!
14.) What is the best gift she/he gave you? He's never given me a bad present. I adore my wedding ring but that's not so much a gift...is it? My favorite is maybe my guitar, Li'l Johnny. Runners up are horsebackriding, Jerry Seinfeld tix, and my gun. The guitar and ring are number one though.
15.) How long have you been with this person? It's been 5 years since our first date and 2 months since our wedding.
16.) How well do you know your man or woman? So well. It took a while and I'm sure there are still things to be learned...but we know each other very well.
17.) What attracted you to him/her first? He was so attractive (I'm not a legs girl really but he has such huge calves and I noticed them readily because of his shorty short guard shorts). He also acted like he owned the place...he totally has the "cool guy"presence.
18.) Hair color? Dirty blonde.
19.) Does he/she let you wear their pants? I wear his pajama or sweat pants a fair bit. I don't often wear his jean because we certainly don't have similar body types...but he'd let me wear anything of his if I really wanted to.
20.) Do you have a shirt of hers/his that you sleep in? Only if I'm super cold...then I wear his hoodies.
21.) Does she/he make you happy? So happy.
22.) Does she/he have any piercings? No.
23.) Does she/he have any scars that you know of? Yep. He has a few. One on his back that looks like the result of a bullet wound...from skin ca. One on the bridge of his nose from summer '04...we were swimming together. I like that one because it reminds me of what a great day that was for me...I really really liked him and was thrilled to be swimming with him.
24.) Is he/she outgoing or shy? Both. He starts off quite shy but people who know him well know he is plenty outgoing.
25.) Does she/he sing? Only to me. And I love it.
26.) Do you like her/his friends? Quite a bit. Because we've known each other so long we have a lot of common friends. He's a cool guy so his friends are pretty cool too.
27.) Does she/he have any tattoos? No.
28.) Does she/he look like their mom? A little bit. He has the same face shape as his dad and the same coloring as his mom. I can see a little bit of them both in him.
29.) What is the most romantic date she/he has ever taken you on? We aren't the super romantic sort but he does surprise me from time to time. One of my favorites was the extended date we went on in Logan before he went to China.
30.) Do you have any nicknames for each other? Many...they're mostly unconventional though.
31.) Do you live with this person? Yes. And I love it.
32.) Do you have any pets together? No.
33.) Where is this person? He is currently at work.
34.) What is your anniversary date? Our wedding anniversary is June 20. Our first date anniversary is September 20 (I don't know if we just drop this one now...?)
35.) When will you guys do something next? Oh probably tonight. We carpooled today so I get to see him earlier than on non-carpool-days.
Friday, August 21, 2009
The Good Life
I still haven't found my camera cable...surprised?...neither am I. The life is good though. I'm really enjoying my time with AK (spent playing Mario Party and eating frozen grapes). I also love living in the middle of nowhere. There is a wide variety of wildlife to be seen...but I've only seen the varieties of roadkill...deer, raccoons, snakes, we've got it all...but only if you want to see it dead.
One time we had fondue. It was lovely...nice and yuppie. I was proud of my wifing skills though...soon I'll earn my Pearls.
One time we babysat Adam's 3 year old niece. She slept over. I was scared she'd wet the bed (aka floor) so I deprived her of fluids after about 7pm...my plan worked nicely. I was brave enough to give her paint and glue to play with though...that, too, was a success.
One time my rad cousin stayed with me. Then she pulled a traitor and moved to AZ...enjoy cooking to death fav.! I miss her already...but really I didn't see her enough to begin with. And now we have matching headbands. If I got skinny we'd probably look like twins.
Life is good...and busy...and lacks the internet (or tv or any connection to the outside world)...and expensive...we're poor and happy and good. Peace!
One time we had fondue. It was lovely...nice and yuppie. I was proud of my wifing skills though...soon I'll earn my Pearls.
One time we babysat Adam's 3 year old niece. She slept over. I was scared she'd wet the bed (aka floor) so I deprived her of fluids after about 7pm...my plan worked nicely. I was brave enough to give her paint and glue to play with though...that, too, was a success.
One time my rad cousin stayed with me. Then she pulled a traitor and moved to AZ...enjoy cooking to death fav.! I miss her already...but really I didn't see her enough to begin with. And now we have matching headbands. If I got skinny we'd probably look like twins.
Life is good...and busy...and lacks the internet (or tv or any connection to the outside world)...and expensive...we're poor and happy and good. Peace!
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