Last evening I returned home from the grocery store to find my husband searching high and low for the camper keys. We returned home from camping at the end of June and put the camper up to empty it out and to let it dry as it had rained that weekend. It's been up ever since. Two weeks at least. I know I saw them at that time, but how the hell am I supposed to know where they are? I lug the groceries upstairs, sighing and possibly rolling my eyes as this situation. Pssst....J has an issue with putting something in a "safe" spot and then forgetting where he put it. Hence, the camper keys situation. I let him be as he ravaged through the garage only to come in five minutes later with the keys. So, where did he find them? On the front corner of the camper about 8 feet in the air. Yes, ladies & gents, they were on top of the camper for the last two+ weeks.
This is one of our family moments.
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Monday, July 15, 2013
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
kinda last minute getaway
so near the end of April, the hubs and I were talking & we said we'd each share something we wished we could do this year. He, of course, would like to go and pay cash for a new camper. Okay, not happening. My turn. Now, I have a problem dreaming big. It's not something I usually do, I try to stay within attainable, small dreams. But I say I wish we could swing a quick trip to Walt Disney World before our annual passes expire. He looks at me and says, you know we could possibly do that. Um, no. Not realistic at all.
Fast forward to one hour later and we are booked. Nice flights on Southwest, we had enough vacation points to cover 3 nights, and of course we had our park tickets. Airfare and food was what we needed to cover. We worked it so we'd be gone Wed-Sat and would hit the last weekend of the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot and the opening weekend of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Oh yeah, photos of flowers and getting my geek on? Excitement was pretty high in the weeks leading up the trip.
The hubs and I will be celebrating 15 years of marriage this August, so we decided to call it an early anniversary trip. Anything to justify, right?
Here are some highlights.....
We had an awesome time. We thoroughly enjoyed our lack of parental responsibilities for four days and enjoyed each others company. We so needed this time and even though it was an extra expense, it was so worth it.
Fast forward to one hour later and we are booked. Nice flights on Southwest, we had enough vacation points to cover 3 nights, and of course we had our park tickets. Airfare and food was what we needed to cover. We worked it so we'd be gone Wed-Sat and would hit the last weekend of the Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot and the opening weekend of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Oh yeah, photos of flowers and getting my geek on? Excitement was pretty high in the weeks leading up the trip.
The hubs and I will be celebrating 15 years of marriage this August, so we decided to call it an early anniversary trip. Anything to justify, right?
Here are some highlights.....
We had beautiful skies, fantastic weather, and warmth in Florida.
We made a pledge to be silly on this trip, to not take ourselves too seriously
Some Haunted Mansion fun....
Fiesta margarita. You will begin to see a theme on this trip....
This year's festival had food booths and we took advantage of trying new foods & drinks.
Dole Whip w/ Rum. Yum.
Another indulgence on this vacay, we got a SWEET deal on this car
Betty White and my finger shot for Seppy
Selecting dessert
'The Dark Side,' a very yummy beverage
We had an awesome time. We thoroughly enjoyed our lack of parental responsibilities for four days and enjoyed each others company. We so needed this time and even though it was an extra expense, it was so worth it.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Another Year In
Today, Jason and I have been married for 11 years. The last couple years haven't been easy, especially this last one...but we've managed to work together to overcome the obstacles life has brought us. Communication has been key for us and has been something we've always felt was necessary, along with lots of belly shaking laughter. Marriage isn't always easy, some days it is a great deal of work. There are times when I've thought, I love you but I don't like you today. And that's okay. I'm not likeable at moments either. And later on, we laugh about those moments.
This man loves me. Loves me when I'm being stubborn and obstinate. Loves me when I need it the most, on the dark days. Loves me the way that I am; ugly feet, fat rolls, and all. He sees my crazy hair in the morning after awaking and tells me I'm beautiful.
He's not exactly perfect, well neither of us are. But he's mine. And the trials of life that we've traversed together have brought us closer together and made us that much stronger.
My dear Jason....I love you.
This man loves me. Loves me when I'm being stubborn and obstinate. Loves me when I need it the most, on the dark days. Loves me the way that I am; ugly feet, fat rolls, and all. He sees my crazy hair in the morning after awaking and tells me I'm beautiful.
He's not exactly perfect, well neither of us are. But he's mine. And the trials of life that we've traversed together have brought us closer together and made us that much stronger.
My dear Jason....I love you.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Missing Those Arms
You'll have to forgive me for getting all sappy this evening, but I'm missing having my hubby's arms tonight. And so this post is about him.
Jason and I met 14 years ago at a July 4th party. I was very close to not going, but decided to go for it. And that night changed my life forever. He was friends with someone I knew and that made me feel comfortable with him in the coming weeks. That night he was drunk off his ass and kept asking if he had a "cute butt," which remains a joke to this day. I was also able to get him to dance that night, even though he professed no dancing ability. I quickly learned he was telling the truth.
We spent a lot of time together that summer and the "L" word was dropped fairly early, now that I look back. I fell head over heels in love with this punk who used to have long hair and hang in the dirtball crowd. Totally unlike anyone I had dated in high school.
We stayed together through his move to a city about 100 miles away for college. He proposed in a totally sweet manner 1 1/2 years into our being together. I made the move to join him not long after that. I didn't really give him the option, it was more of an ultimatim. But it all worked out in the end.
We were married 3 years after our engagement, and it is one of my favorite days in my life. All along I had been very calm and ready to be married. Three months out from the wedding, he was ready and I was freaking out. Meeting his eyes as I walked up the aisle is something I will hopefully remember for the rest of my life.
As a husband, Jason has always supported any new adventure I embarked on. We are wonderful friends, and honestly he is the person I want to call first with good news. And the bad. I'm perfectly content to hang out and watch tv with him, or to sit in comfortable silence. He is absolutely priceless to me. I cannot imagine life without him. He has been my rock through the most difficult times of my life, and I am incredibly thankful to him for his loving arms at times when I've needed them most.
As a father, Jason is simply the best man I know to be the father of our children. I pegged him as a child magnet early on in our relationship, and that was high on my list. He rolls on the floor with them, playing "mucky mud monster", builds those awesome lego creations, etc. While there are days (mainly football Sundays) where his attention wanders, when he is on...he is on. He is the "fun" parent, and I envy his zest for life. He is amazing with our children. He is the best father I could ever ask for for my children.
Some things I love about Jason:
Sweet: I know this is a "chick" term, but he truly is a sweet man. He surprises me when I least expect it, and touches my heart with his thought often.
Respectful: He is extremely respectful of others, for the most part. As long as you are not a Vikings fan or a loud conservative...you're good as gold. ;-) (Just kidding.) His respect for women makes me proud.
Zest for life: Jason has this awesome quality to enjoy the moment and go with it. I am so jealous of this.
Loving: He is so loving, and not afraid to show it.
Don't get me wrong, there are things about him that drive me up a wall. But even with those things, I still adore him. If he was gone tomorrow, those are probably some of the things I'd miss most. To think of life without him just makes my heart ache.
I love you.
Jason and I met 14 years ago at a July 4th party. I was very close to not going, but decided to go for it. And that night changed my life forever. He was friends with someone I knew and that made me feel comfortable with him in the coming weeks. That night he was drunk off his ass and kept asking if he had a "cute butt," which remains a joke to this day. I was also able to get him to dance that night, even though he professed no dancing ability. I quickly learned he was telling the truth.
We spent a lot of time together that summer and the "L" word was dropped fairly early, now that I look back. I fell head over heels in love with this punk who used to have long hair and hang in the dirtball crowd. Totally unlike anyone I had dated in high school.
We stayed together through his move to a city about 100 miles away for college. He proposed in a totally sweet manner 1 1/2 years into our being together. I made the move to join him not long after that. I didn't really give him the option, it was more of an ultimatim. But it all worked out in the end.
We were married 3 years after our engagement, and it is one of my favorite days in my life. All along I had been very calm and ready to be married. Three months out from the wedding, he was ready and I was freaking out. Meeting his eyes as I walked up the aisle is something I will hopefully remember for the rest of my life.
As a husband, Jason has always supported any new adventure I embarked on. We are wonderful friends, and honestly he is the person I want to call first with good news. And the bad. I'm perfectly content to hang out and watch tv with him, or to sit in comfortable silence. He is absolutely priceless to me. I cannot imagine life without him. He has been my rock through the most difficult times of my life, and I am incredibly thankful to him for his loving arms at times when I've needed them most.
As a father, Jason is simply the best man I know to be the father of our children. I pegged him as a child magnet early on in our relationship, and that was high on my list. He rolls on the floor with them, playing "mucky mud monster", builds those awesome lego creations, etc. While there are days (mainly football Sundays) where his attention wanders, when he is on...he is on. He is the "fun" parent, and I envy his zest for life. He is amazing with our children. He is the best father I could ever ask for for my children.
Some things I love about Jason:
Sweet: I know this is a "chick" term, but he truly is a sweet man. He surprises me when I least expect it, and touches my heart with his thought often.
Respectful: He is extremely respectful of others, for the most part. As long as you are not a Vikings fan or a loud conservative...you're good as gold. ;-) (Just kidding.) His respect for women makes me proud.
Zest for life: Jason has this awesome quality to enjoy the moment and go with it. I am so jealous of this.
Loving: He is so loving, and not afraid to show it.
Don't get me wrong, there are things about him that drive me up a wall. But even with those things, I still adore him. If he was gone tomorrow, those are probably some of the things I'd miss most. To think of life without him just makes my heart ache.
I love you.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Happy Birthday to that guy I call my husband
My hubby has a birthday today. We celebrated Sunday with family.
Here's a toast to my guy....if I had some Crown left I'd take a swig for ya.
May your Packers always win.
May your dreams of that big man cave in a home come true.
May your have luck with hunting this year and bag a big one.
May your balls never shrivel and make a funny slapping noise.
And may you always find yourself surrounded by love.
Happy Birthday Brat!
Here's a toast to my guy....if I had some Crown left I'd take a swig for ya.
May your Packers always win.
May your dreams of that big man cave in a home come true.
May your have luck with hunting this year and bag a big one.
May your balls never shrivel and make a funny slapping noise.
And may you always find yourself surrounded by love.
Happy Birthday Brat!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Belated Anniversary Post
Jason and I celebrated 10 years of wedded bliss (okay, so some days are not so blissful) on Friday, Aug 29. The day was pretty damn perfect except for some minor children crankiness for about two hours around dinner.
To my hubby,
Thank you for making me smile, for surprising me when I least expect it, for the tremendous support over the last 14 years together, and for all your love. When I have something to share, you are the first person I want to tell. And even when you are driving me crazy with your zipper music, your singing, or your Fantasy sports crap....I love ya. Thank you for loving me.
Denise
To my hubby,
Thank you for making me smile, for surprising me when I least expect it, for the tremendous support over the last 14 years together, and for all your love. When I have something to share, you are the first person I want to tell. And even when you are driving me crazy with your zipper music, your singing, or your Fantasy sports crap....I love ya. Thank you for loving me.
Denise
Thursday, August 7, 2008
The Words Coming Out Of Your Mouth
Two things that made me laugh this evening.
1) Ariana: Mom, are you going to die soon?
Me: No, I'm not. Why?
Ariana: Cuz you're old and when you have spots, you're old.
Me: (laughing through tears) well, I just didn't have a reply for a couple minutes. It was just too damn funny. And I have no clue what she's talking about with spots.
2) Jason: You know what sucks about throwing out leftovers?
Me: No. (thinking it has to do with money wasting)
Jason: You never know what smell you're going to get.
After the day I had today, I totally needed this humor and found it way funnier that I perhaps would have on a different day.
1) Ariana: Mom, are you going to die soon?
Me: No, I'm not. Why?
Ariana: Cuz you're old and when you have spots, you're old.
Me: (laughing through tears) well, I just didn't have a reply for a couple minutes. It was just too damn funny. And I have no clue what she's talking about with spots.
2) Jason: You know what sucks about throwing out leftovers?
Me: No. (thinking it has to do with money wasting)
Jason: You never know what smell you're going to get.
After the day I had today, I totally needed this humor and found it way funnier that I perhaps would have on a different day.
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Why Do I Bother?
I have tried to pick up items for my dearest husband in the past and it always ends up turning into a fiasco. If it's a polo shirt for work, the sleeves are wrong or it has a pocket. If it's a movie, it's not widescreen and he complains (before I can even tell him that all they had was the fullscreen version). I've actually told myself recently that I wasn't buying any more shit for him, since I apparently have no clue what he likes.
Well, he's been complaining he needs new t-shirts. And he wears his Nike tee's all the time. So, Kohls had them on sale and I picked up a few. Turns out they are all in the same color he already has and they are a size Large, which he normally wears. There has been an issue with shrinkage in the past on these shirts, so he bought an XL last time. The XL in the store looked gigantic, even if it'd shrink. So I bought the larges. Planning to ensure that they are washed carefully without hot water and high heat.
Since my intention was just to buy him some new shirts, and NOT to replace the shirts he has already, I am now returning them. God forbid he replace one of the shirts or have two in the same color. And I've told myself, AGAIN, that it's a waste of my time to shop for him for shit like this.
I know it's my own damn fault, but it makes me feel like shit when I'm trying to do something nice for him and it ends up being "wrong" or whatever. At times, I wonder why I even fucking bother.
Well, he's been complaining he needs new t-shirts. And he wears his Nike tee's all the time. So, Kohls had them on sale and I picked up a few. Turns out they are all in the same color he already has and they are a size Large, which he normally wears. There has been an issue with shrinkage in the past on these shirts, so he bought an XL last time. The XL in the store looked gigantic, even if it'd shrink. So I bought the larges. Planning to ensure that they are washed carefully without hot water and high heat.
Since my intention was just to buy him some new shirts, and NOT to replace the shirts he has already, I am now returning them. God forbid he replace one of the shirts or have two in the same color. And I've told myself, AGAIN, that it's a waste of my time to shop for him for shit like this.
I know it's my own damn fault, but it makes me feel like shit when I'm trying to do something nice for him and it ends up being "wrong" or whatever. At times, I wonder why I even fucking bother.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Dammit
I completely meant to blog about something that Jason did yesterday, even forwarned him I'd be blogging about it, but for the life of me today I cannot recall what it is.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Game Day Photos
Two guys in pure joy of their day
Gilbert Brown signing autographs (at $20 a pop)
At the tailgate party at Brett Favre's Steakhouse (came with the package we got them)
Game shots
WOOHOO!
Final score
For posterity
Gilbert Brown signing autographs (at $20 a pop)
At the tailgate party at Brett Favre's Steakhouse (came with the package we got them)
Game shots
WOOHOO!
Final score
For posterity
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Go Pack
Jason and my dad are at the Packer game today, freezing their tushies off possibly. Or at least a little toe. Jason was so giddy last evening and couldn't wait to be on their way this morning.
Update: Pack wins! I'll have some photos up soon.
Update: Pack wins! I'll have some photos up soon.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
Friday, November 2, 2007
Friday, August 24, 2007
This Man
I love this man.
(I know this photo is older, but it's one of my favorite photos of Jason)
This man can make me laugh when the tears are falling from my eyes. Who comforts me when I am sad. His crazy songs that he makes up to fit whatever is happening that moment are priceless. He is so caring and gentle. He can be stubborn and hardheaded, but I love that about him even if it frustrates me at times. From the first weeks that I knew him, I knew this man would be a wonderful father. He has always had a way with children and they flock to him. He is the dad that I've always dreamed of for my children. He allows his daughter to paint his fingernails (of course he removes it right away ;) ) and helps her find those lovely bugs or spiders. He hunkers on the floor and wrestles with his kids. He is the guy who has always said he never wanted to grow up. He cherishes the quiet moments at home. He works hard to provide for his family. He's protective. He has a kind heart. He loves me simply for being me. The guy who loves his 80's hair bands and makes beautiful zipper music. He cares tremendously for his family (parents, siblings). He is strong in his convictions. The man who keeps a list of my favorite flowers written on the back of my favorite flower shop in his wallet.
All the quirks that drive me crazy are the things that I would miss terribly if they were gone. Some think he is a stubborn, short-tempered, grumpy man. If you only knew. I wish you could know him better than you do. I get upset when I know someone is judging him on something that I know is false or skewed. He reacts to certain issues like a hot button, and if that is all you see him as or from...you have no idea what this man is like.
This man drives me crazy. We are different in many ways, and that can make for an interesting life at times. But I love him dearly. And all the things that make him Jason, are all the things I love.
Thank you for being you sweetheart. For all your idiosyncrasies and what some may call flaws, you are the man for me. And I love you dearly.
(I know this photo is older, but it's one of my favorite photos of Jason)
This man can make me laugh when the tears are falling from my eyes. Who comforts me when I am sad. His crazy songs that he makes up to fit whatever is happening that moment are priceless. He is so caring and gentle. He can be stubborn and hardheaded, but I love that about him even if it frustrates me at times. From the first weeks that I knew him, I knew this man would be a wonderful father. He has always had a way with children and they flock to him. He is the dad that I've always dreamed of for my children. He allows his daughter to paint his fingernails (of course he removes it right away ;) ) and helps her find those lovely bugs or spiders. He hunkers on the floor and wrestles with his kids. He is the guy who has always said he never wanted to grow up. He cherishes the quiet moments at home. He works hard to provide for his family. He's protective. He has a kind heart. He loves me simply for being me. The guy who loves his 80's hair bands and makes beautiful zipper music. He cares tremendously for his family (parents, siblings). He is strong in his convictions. The man who keeps a list of my favorite flowers written on the back of my favorite flower shop in his wallet.
All the quirks that drive me crazy are the things that I would miss terribly if they were gone. Some think he is a stubborn, short-tempered, grumpy man. If you only knew. I wish you could know him better than you do. I get upset when I know someone is judging him on something that I know is false or skewed. He reacts to certain issues like a hot button, and if that is all you see him as or from...you have no idea what this man is like.
This man drives me crazy. We are different in many ways, and that can make for an interesting life at times. But I love him dearly. And all the things that make him Jason, are all the things I love.
Thank you for being you sweetheart. For all your idiosyncrasies and what some may call flaws, you are the man for me. And I love you dearly.
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