10.years.ago

Ten years ago today, I was a 20 year old girl who was sitting in an Applebees across from a 22 year old boy who would eventually become my husband.

Here are some of my random memories from that day:

1. I was wearing a green long sleeved shirt and jeans (the most expensive pair of jeans I've ever bought...I think they were $52).

2. Josh was wearing a cream shirt with orange and blue stripes on the sleeves and jeans.

****Side note...it doesn't surprise Josh at all that I remember these details.

3. Josh ordered chicken pot pie, and I can't remember for the life of me what I ordered. It was probably something chickenish.

4. We sat at our table and talked for 3 1/2 hours.

5. This was "just lunch" (not a date) so we paid for our own meals...although I think Josh paid for the tip.

6. We took a combined 3 bathroom breaks during our lunch. Josh-2, me-1

7. I skipped my afternoon math class because I didn't want to leave.

8. I think we would have sat there through dinner if I hadn't had to go to work.

9. I walked away thinking, "I want to marry him!"

And I did. And I would do it all over again.

first.hunt

Meredith got to go on her first hunt a few weeks ago!

She was getting her first makeup lesson from her daddy...

Looks good, Meredith!

Two little girls and two ducks!

One of Josh's best friends, has a little girl that's a few months older than Meredith. It was a double-date hunt! The best part was that she and her friend were talking about going hunting during Sunday school. Now, how often do you hear two 4-year old little girls chatting it up about their duck hunt? Priceless.

 

halloween.night

So, we had a really fun halloween night! We got together with some family and friends, had dinner, and went trick-or-treating.

If you click on the collage, you can see the pictures much bigger! I'll explain a few of the pics...

Group shot: Escapee Amelia had to be wrangled in by the big lion behind her.

Amelia screaming: She was holding a Twix on the way to our trick-or-treat destination, and somehow she got it open!! I took it away from her, and that was her response....for several minutes. What can I say? I would have acted the same way if someone took a Twix away from me.

Little H: He was the cutest little frog that I've EVER seen. Amelia is going to marry him for sure! She'll just have to kiss him to turn him into a little prince. :)

Black cat: While we were out TOTing, a black cat actually crossed our path! I am one of the least superstitious people you will ever meet, so I thought it was really funny. The best part was this...the thing only had about a 2 inch tail. You can't see it very well, but it was pretty stumpy.

And our manly hubbies had to have an arm wrestling competition. Let it be known that Josh won. You're such a stud, babe!

 

a.little.tune

Guess who can whistle.

I must say that I found this extremely impressive at 4 years old. Not only that, but I was thrilled for Meredith! Claire can't yet whistle (although she tries as hard as she can), and being the younger sister myself, I thought it was fabulous that Meredith did something before her big sister.

I always wanted to do everything at the same time that Jill did it. (I'm so competitive that way.) We were joking the other day that things change once you get older. Because once you get older, you want your sister to get gray hair and wrinkles first! I'd like to take my time with these things thank you very much.

So, way to go Meredith! Oh, and she can also curl her tongue...she's building quite a resume, you know.

 

birthday.money

Meredith asked me to save this 1 GALLON JUG for her the other day....

Me: Why do you want this?
Meredith: Weeeeellllll, I want it for my birthday. (which isn't until Feb. by the way)
Me: What are you going to do with it on your birthday?
Meredith: We're going to set it on the table and the people that come to my party are going to fill it with money.

Attention family and friends: If you think you might get an invite to Meredith's party, you will want to start saving your change now.

Or, you may want to fill up your calendar the week of Feb. 16.

 

perfect.timing

Who needs a jack-o-lantern when you have a 6-year-old that's missing most of her front teeth?

Perfect timing. :)

pretend.mom

Life has been pretty busy around here (what's new?!)...hence the lack of posts. However, I will be posting some exciting happenings soon!

I'll leave you with this....

Claire: Mom, let's pretend that you're the mom....ok?
Me: Ok.

Not quite sure why I need to pretend. I feel like I'm pretty cut out for the role at this point. :)