Before I start, Bloggin' is/can be manly! There are sports blogs, hunting blogs and all sorts of stuff... But, I will still call it "Bloggin'" so that I feel better about it. K moving on...
So after reading through the plethora of posts that Lauren has put up here I figure that I should throw one up here to keep things in perspective. With only one person posting things can get a little biased so I don't want you folks to think that I am too great, great I may be, but not too great. Since she has so graciously shared the one or two highlights that exist, making me out to be such a great husband, I figured that I should not only share some of the amazing things that she does but also shed light on a weakness or two that she hasn't shared... I am sure you gals (cuz I know that there are no dudes that read these blog things) can sympathize with what I will say.
So first, all the good stuff about Lauren... :) She has told a story about her birthday so its time for mine. First thing you need to know about Lauren is that she knows me better than anyone, and so she uses my needs to her advantage. I was sitting at work and Alex comes over to my desk, picks up my phone and walks away. A minute later he comes back and says, "Yup, I thought so..." and once again, walked away. About twenty minutes later I find out that my loverly wife has been plotting to send me pizza at work... 1st need understood, I love pizza! Next we went out to dinner, where you might ask, Texas Roadhouse, need #2 I love steak! While at dinner she gave me my present which was a gift card to Cabelas so that I could get myself a gun that I had been wanting for quite some time, need #3 I am a hillbilly that loves guns. Also she let me watch basketball while at dinner, need #4.. As you can see they are piling up. I could go on and on but I think I will end there because it was my birthday and somethings don't need to be said. So it short, it was the best birthday EVER and its all because of my amazing wife.
Next reason she is so awesome! This was a few months ago, October to be exact. As already mentioned I am a hillbilly who loves guns and every October there is a small event called the deer hunt. Some of you may be familiar with this, it is another reason why Lauren is so amazing, to those of you that don't know, we got married on October 9th and not later in the month so that there would never be a conflict with opening day of deer season and our anniversary. Love you Lauren! But last year Lauren decided to not only let me go but she tagged along. It was so much fun, if you ask me, Lauren was even present when the only deer that was harvested that year was taken. What a good sport. Once again, she must love me.
So not that you know that Lauren is so amazing let us take me off my pedestal that Lauren has created. I am just going to do this in list format, cuz its easier that way. 1. I am addicted to hunting and fishing, meaning that when I can afford it there will be many times that I will be gone for days on end. Also, I like to watch hunting and fishing shows.. Yes Brian, your not alone. 2. I am addicted to sports and though Lauren is such a good sport I know she hates it. TNT 40 days of playoff basketball and march madness is the worst time of the year, for her. #3 I eat way to late at night.. I am a snacker! #4 This may be blatantly obvious to some of you by now, but I have horrible grammar so anytime I write a paper, Lauren has to make sure I didn't mess it up too bad. (Please don't tell any of my professors.) #5 I am currently in the process of making a "Man Cave" in the garage and Lauren does nothing but smile anytime I talk about it cuz she knows it lame. And last but not least, #6 I sing in the shower, loud and not well. This wouldn't be a big deal... if the downstairs neighbors had not commented on my singing. I think multiple times, but I continue to do it, cuz I love it.
Well this is all from me for now, sorry it is so long but to be honest the posts from me will be few and far between so I had to make an impact. Toodaloo.
One year older and....wiser too?
April 25, 2010
6:42 am. I'm in a deep sleep. I'd forgotten to set my alarm the night before on purpose. Who doesn't sleep in on their birthday?
6:43 am. I'm sitting bolt-upright in bed, scared to death.
My dad, brother Nate and sister Lynley decided it'd be a great idea to take me out to breakfast on my birthday. They didn't call to wake me up, no no no, that would've been too calm and peaceful for the occasion. Instead, they pounded on our bedroom window (which is about a foot and a half away from my head, mind you) like the world was about to end or something. So much for sleeping in.
We hit up Callie's Cafe. It's quite a find, and I'll admit that I have Steph's parents to thank for it (That's another story though). Callie's is the kind of place you'll find the same people there at the same times every morning. It's got that homey small-town feel, with home style breakfast food that well outstrips Denny's or IHOP. Definite recommendation.
A little background before I get into the presents. I HATE surprises. I can't stand not knowing stuff. With that in mind, you can imagine that when I found out about a month before my birthday that Dal was getting me a lens (much to his chagrin), I was ecstatic that I would be completely in-the-know. Also because I knew he was getting me a lens, I made sure he understood that he couldn't get me anything else expensive, because the lens was already over our budget. He agreed.
The night before, Dal calls me as he pulls up. "Hey, can you come out and help me bring some stuff in?"
"Dal...you better not have."
"Just come help me."
Of course, he had not one, not two, but eight gifts on the front seat of his truck. "You didn't say how many inexpensive gifts I could get you," was all he said.
Well the first was the lens, amazing! Then I got into the inexpensive gifts, which went down like this:
1. pack of Princess and the Frog stamp rings (I'd recently asked if I could get my wedding ring re-dipped...this was the compromise--eight new rings!)
2. bobby pins (Not just any, these are really thick ones for crafty flower making---I'm super excited)
3. gardening gloves (the week before I was pulling weeds bare handed)
4. sidewalk chalk, to help appease my inner child
5. coloring book and crayons (see 4, also to keep me entertained on our road trip to CA this week)
6. Toy story sand bucket and beach toys (California.......here we come!)
The six listed above were definitely within the inexpensive gift range--all dollar store items, but being who he is, he never quite follows the rules exactly. The last gift was a new camera bag that fits the new lens perfectly.
After work, we hopped into the car and hit up the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy. Check it out!
Highlights:
In the Utah section, along the back wall in the main room is a fake pond. Or at least we thought. We seriously sat for like three minutes trying to decide if it was real or not. Finally, the bullfrog we were using as a gauge actually breathed, solving the mystery. It's real folks, it's real.
How cool is this?
The sea anemone's in there were pretty cool too, but isn't that viewing tank sweet?
The ray's! Not gonna lie, it took me aback when it felt silky...a little creepy.
In the "hands-on" area, I stuck my hand in with a handful of green brittle starfish. They have super long spidery arms, and one of them wrapped its arm around my finger and suckered on. Made me blush, I'd never had a starfish kiss before!
Jellyfish. They're so cool in and of themselves, but we had just watched the oceans episode of Life just the day before, and I still swear these same jellyfish were on that episode...oober cool.
Don't ask me why, but I was fascinated by the seahorses. They had Dwarf Seahorses that were only about an inch big...so cute! The one in the picture is a Giant Seahorse, more like four inches.
The penguins! Anyone who goes there and says the penguins weren't awesome, is lying!
We finished off the night with dinner at The Roof in downtown. Amazing view, great food, perfect atmosphere. All in all a perfect day, I really don't know how Dal will be able to live up to it next year!
6:43 am. I'm sitting bolt-upright in bed, scared to death.
My dad, brother Nate and sister Lynley decided it'd be a great idea to take me out to breakfast on my birthday. They didn't call to wake me up, no no no, that would've been too calm and peaceful for the occasion. Instead, they pounded on our bedroom window (which is about a foot and a half away from my head, mind you) like the world was about to end or something. So much for sleeping in.
We hit up Callie's Cafe. It's quite a find, and I'll admit that I have Steph's parents to thank for it (That's another story though). Callie's is the kind of place you'll find the same people there at the same times every morning. It's got that homey small-town feel, with home style breakfast food that well outstrips Denny's or IHOP. Definite recommendation.
A little background before I get into the presents. I HATE surprises. I can't stand not knowing stuff. With that in mind, you can imagine that when I found out about a month before my birthday that Dal was getting me a lens (much to his chagrin), I was ecstatic that I would be completely in-the-know. Also because I knew he was getting me a lens, I made sure he understood that he couldn't get me anything else expensive, because the lens was already over our budget. He agreed.
The night before, Dal calls me as he pulls up. "Hey, can you come out and help me bring some stuff in?"
"Dal...you better not have."
"Just come help me."
Of course, he had not one, not two, but eight gifts on the front seat of his truck. "You didn't say how many inexpensive gifts I could get you," was all he said.
Well the first was the lens, amazing! Then I got into the inexpensive gifts, which went down like this:
1. pack of Princess and the Frog stamp rings (I'd recently asked if I could get my wedding ring re-dipped...this was the compromise--eight new rings!)
2. bobby pins (Not just any, these are really thick ones for crafty flower making---I'm super excited)
3. gardening gloves (the week before I was pulling weeds bare handed)
4. sidewalk chalk, to help appease my inner child
5. coloring book and crayons (see 4, also to keep me entertained on our road trip to CA this week)
6. Toy story sand bucket and beach toys (California.......here we come!)
The six listed above were definitely within the inexpensive gift range--all dollar store items, but being who he is, he never quite follows the rules exactly. The last gift was a new camera bag that fits the new lens perfectly.
After work, we hopped into the car and hit up the Living Planet Aquarium in Sandy. Check it out!
Highlights:
In the Utah section, along the back wall in the main room is a fake pond. Or at least we thought. We seriously sat for like three minutes trying to decide if it was real or not. Finally, the bullfrog we were using as a gauge actually breathed, solving the mystery. It's real folks, it's real.
How cool is this?
The ray's! Not gonna lie, it took me aback when it felt silky...a little creepy.
In the "hands-on" area, I stuck my hand in with a handful of green brittle starfish. They have super long spidery arms, and one of them wrapped its arm around my finger and suckered on. Made me blush, I'd never had a starfish kiss before!
Jellyfish. They're so cool in and of themselves, but we had just watched the oceans episode of Life just the day before, and I still swear these same jellyfish were on that episode...oober cool.
Don't ask me why, but I was fascinated by the seahorses. They had Dwarf Seahorses that were only about an inch big...so cute! The one in the picture is a Giant Seahorse, more like four inches.
The penguins! Anyone who goes there and says the penguins weren't awesome, is lying!
We finished off the night with dinner at The Roof in downtown. Amazing view, great food, perfect atmosphere. All in all a perfect day, I really don't know how Dal will be able to live up to it next year!
Mic Check...
April 12, 2010
A while back, I was really excited because I thought to bring my camera to the occasional hang out that we have with Michelle, Sam, Steph, and James. Of course I was upset when we pulled up and I had forgot it. To explain my disappointment to Dal, I said, "Dal, I was gonna take pictures of us and our friends," to which he replied, "What friends? If we had friends we'd have pictures with them."
Well HA! We have friends. :) And please forgive, it was night-time and our house lighting sucks, pardon the language.
I know I shouldn't really have a favorite...but can you blame me??
Well HA! We have friends. :) And please forgive, it was night-time and our house lighting sucks, pardon the language.
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