Saturday, June 20, 2009

It's officially 5 years...

 So, I know that it's not right to brag, but being that this is my blog.... I feel the need to do so.  As you may know,  Friday (as in yesterday) was our (me and hubs) 5th wedding anniversary.  This in itself is absolutely shocking, but I have to say that the work that my husband put into making it special was much more shocking.  Unbeknownst to me hubs had arranged for us to stay the night at the very place we said our vows to each other 5 years ago, The Dupree House. What made this so special was this was the first time since we left our wedding that Saturday afternoon, that both hubs and I had been back to The Dupree House.  From the second we drove up, it was almost as if we were back to our wedding day.  Things felt the same.  Little has changed and the memories just flooded in.  We had a lot of time to reflect back to that day and discuss what we were feeling at each moment.  Those were things we've never even thought to discuss since our wedding day.  We didn't really even discuss the wedding once we left the reception.  It was over and we just wanted to begin our lives together.
We were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Davis when we arrived.  They too had not changed.  Probably some of the friendliest people I've ever met.  I honestly can't say enough good things about them.  They were so welcoming and so easy to talk to.  They remembered us and actually had taken some pictures on our wedding day to add to an album they show prospective brides.  That in itself meant so much to me.  They called us by name the next morning.  They both cooked us a fantastic breakfast (home made blueberry pancakes, bacon and ham).  They had gotten up that morning and picked the blueberries.  Those pancakes were divine!  After breakfast we chatted for a bit and then took a tour of the house.  Mrs. Davis is the curator for the Old Capitol Museum downtown.  You can truly tell how passionate she is about getting the story behind The Dupree House out to the public.  The story is truly fascinating, she shows you pictures, handwritten correspondence by Mamie, Mamie's shoes from childhood, etc.  It has, in a sense, become her life.  She has been restoring this building since she acquired it at 24 years of age back in 1975 (?? I believe).
Anyways, suffice it to say this was truly the best anniversary yet.  I look forward to many more special anniversaries, but I can honestly say that nothing will ever top this.  It may not look like much from the pictures, but The Dupree House holds a special place in my heart.  Hubs, thank you for everything, know that I love and cherish you and sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put into making this anniversary one to remember.

Till next time.... Ciao!

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

My Obsessive Blog Reading

Good Morning All!

I trust you slept well. Yesterday I inquired about some of your favorite blogs and got some great responses. Thanks! I thought I would share the blogs I check daily with you as well.... Enjoy!

http://thingsiboughtthatilove.com/ (She is one of the writer's for "The Office")
http://grumpygardener.southernliving.com/?xid=redirect-promo-grumpygardener
http://rocksinmydryer.typepad.com/shannon/
http://daisypinkcupcake.blogspot.com/ (this is a recent addition)
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/strollerderby/archive/tags/kitchenista/default.aspx
http://mamapundit.com/ (Katie Allison Granju- she also has the blog Homework seen below)
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/straightfromthebottle/default.aspx (Warning: She tends to have some language here and there)
http://lettuceprayblog.blogspot.com/ (Fabulous recipes- I trust her opinion completely)
http://www.babble.com/CS/blogs/homework/default.aspx (Katie Allison Granju)
http://babble.com/CS/blogs/bandonthediaperrun/ (A member of the band Mates of State)
http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/ (Whitney Matheson of USA Today)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Date Night!

Tonight the hubs and I went on a date.  We went to UP and little did we know it was in 3D, cool glasses and all.... exhibit A  .  When I woke up this morning, little did I know that tonight would be a monumental night.  Why you ask?  Because neither hubs or I had, until tonight, ever been to a 3D movie.  I raise my large Diet Coke (that I share with hubs) and chocolate covered almonds and say "Here's to you 3D glasses.  Thank you for the 2 hours of strange, yet real life images!  How did I make it without you?"

Let's catch you up to speed....

 My life as I know it now began on this day, my wedding day, June 19, 2004.  That man in the picture is my wonderful husband whom shall now be referred to as "hubs".  Almost exactly one year later marked the arrival of our first child..  hereafter referred to as "spawn-1".  Then, 26 months later marked the arrival of our second child... hereafter referred to as "spawn2".  Now, another 22 months later, we all look nothing like this.  Life has picked up.  Spawn1 is now going into K4 at the private school both I and my husband graduated from.  Spawn2 is in the process of beginning to potty train.  My husband has begun his own music publishing company and I, as of 2 weeks ago, have made my first birthday cake .  Accomplished?  I'd say so. :)

You're up to speed.  Farewell till next time!