10 years ago
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Happy 10th Anniversary Babe!
It was 10 years ago today that we shared our first kiss . . . and look where we are today! I could not be happier, I love you!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Back to Houston . . .
I flew back to Houston for the weekend to spend some time with Steve now that he’s settled in a bit. We did a lot of driving around again, getting to know the area.
We also of course visited my new favorite restaurant, The Buffalo Grille! Their whole wheat pancakes are amazing! We got up Sunday morning and headed over there (it's actually within walking distance of the condo, now that's trouble). We got there just in time for Sunday brunch hour and the line was out the door. But it was well worth the wait, YUMMY! Steve took a nice picture of me stuffing my face. I plan to do it every time I go out there for a visit. (Houston is well known for EATING. There are so many restaurants to choose from, it's trouble!)
We also visited the Space Center and messed around with a few of the exhibits. The American astronaut was especially sexy.
Steve and the cute female astronaut . . .
Some neat pictures from inside the actual astronaut training center.
A real live Texas Longhorn. And who would have thought we’d see one while taking the NASA tour tram?
When we'd had our fill of the Space Center (or rather, when we were fed up with tripping all over the kids and people everywhere) we went down to the boardwalk for dinner at the Aquarium Restaurant. Neither of us ordered seafood.
Apparently the only picture Steve took was of me stuffing my face. But you can see the cool aquarium in the back. I swear I don't stuff my face all day every day. Just on vacation : )
After dinner we went outside and got our pictures taken with the cool shark. Funny how we never get pictures of the two of us . . . because there's never anyne else around to take the picture! At least we brought the camera and took pictures at all, right?
You gotta love Steve’s shirt. What has his MBA program turned him into!
All in all, it was a great weekend together and I can't wait for the next trip to Houston . . .
We also of course visited my new favorite restaurant, The Buffalo Grille! Their whole wheat pancakes are amazing! We got up Sunday morning and headed over there (it's actually within walking distance of the condo, now that's trouble). We got there just in time for Sunday brunch hour and the line was out the door. But it was well worth the wait, YUMMY! Steve took a nice picture of me stuffing my face. I plan to do it every time I go out there for a visit. (Houston is well known for EATING. There are so many restaurants to choose from, it's trouble!)
We also visited the Space Center and messed around with a few of the exhibits. The American astronaut was especially sexy.
Steve and the cute female astronaut . . .
Some neat pictures from inside the actual astronaut training center.
A real live Texas Longhorn. And who would have thought we’d see one while taking the NASA tour tram?
When we'd had our fill of the Space Center (or rather, when we were fed up with tripping all over the kids and people everywhere) we went down to the boardwalk for dinner at the Aquarium Restaurant. Neither of us ordered seafood.
Apparently the only picture Steve took was of me stuffing my face. But you can see the cool aquarium in the back. I swear I don't stuff my face all day every day. Just on vacation : )
After dinner we went outside and got our pictures taken with the cool shark. Funny how we never get pictures of the two of us . . . because there's never anyne else around to take the picture! At least we brought the camera and took pictures at all, right?
You gotta love Steve’s shirt. What has his MBA program turned him into!
All in all, it was a great weekend together and I can't wait for the next trip to Houston . . .
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Tagged . . . and for once I'm playing along!
Ok, so I've been tagged multiple times with this same questionnaire so here goes...
How long have you and your significant other been together?
Well, we met when we were 14 . . . but didn’t start dating until we were 18. We actually went to my high school Senior Ball together (see 1st picture below). So that makes it our 10 year anniversary this month! The 2nd picture is an engagement one taken July 2001.
Who eats more?
Steve does. Unless it’s chocolate in which case it’s all me.
Who said "I love you" first?
Steve. It took me a week or two to return the line . . . I had to make sure I wasn’t just saying it because he did.
Who is taller?
Thankfully he is! And enough so that I don't have to worry about wearing heels around him.
Who sings better?
Seriously sing? Steve. But I can really belt it out in the car or late at night with my sister or best friend.
Who is smarter?
I think Steve is (obviously, see picture below with Regis Philbin), but he’d probably say I am. So I’ll say we’re both smart but in different areas. We’re a good balance.
Who does the laundry?
Usually me. But I hate the folding part so Steve usually takes over from there.
Who does the dishes?
Steve doesn’t mind loading and unloading the dishwasher but hates pots and pans. So we share the responsibility.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
The right side when facing the bed is ALWAYS me, I can't sleep on the left. But he usually ends up on my side with me in the morning.
Who pays the bills?
Me. I enjoy paying bills and budgeting. But I have to say it was much more fun when we had two incomes to work with!
Who mows the lawn?
No lawn right now, and I couldn’t be happier about that! Back in our house in DC, Steve always mowed.
Who cooks dinner?
Usually me, but when I’m not in the mood Steve is always happy to take over. Dinner always tastes better when someone else cooks it for you, doesn't matter what it is.
Who drives when you are together?
Both . . . he’s at the wheel and I’m the backseat driver. Sorry babe!
Who is more stubborn?
This is so obvious, ME.
Who is the first to admit when they're wrong?
Steve. In fact, he’ll even say he’s wrong when it’s really me just to keep me happy! Is that healthy? He's way too good for me, I know.
Who kissed who first?
Steve kissed me first, but I for sure kissed back.
Who proposed?
Steve did . . . on accident! It kind of just popped out before he had planned on it. And it will be 7 wonderful years together in September. I love you babe!
Who is more sensitive?
Me. Most people probably wouldn’t think that but I’m pretty sensitive. And I consider it one of my weaknesses and am working to overcome it.
Who has more siblings?
I’ve got him beat by 2. There are 10 in my family and 8 in his. Yeah . . . insane.
Who wears the pants?
Totally depends on the issue. But as far as jeans are concerned, he’s only allowed to wear the ones I pick out for him. : )
How long have you and your significant other been together?
Well, we met when we were 14 . . . but didn’t start dating until we were 18. We actually went to my high school Senior Ball together (see 1st picture below). So that makes it our 10 year anniversary this month! The 2nd picture is an engagement one taken July 2001.
Who eats more?
Steve does. Unless it’s chocolate in which case it’s all me.
Who said "I love you" first?
Steve. It took me a week or two to return the line . . . I had to make sure I wasn’t just saying it because he did.
Who is taller?
Thankfully he is! And enough so that I don't have to worry about wearing heels around him.
Who sings better?
Seriously sing? Steve. But I can really belt it out in the car or late at night with my sister or best friend.
Who is smarter?
I think Steve is (obviously, see picture below with Regis Philbin), but he’d probably say I am. So I’ll say we’re both smart but in different areas. We’re a good balance.
Who does the laundry?
Usually me. But I hate the folding part so Steve usually takes over from there.
Who does the dishes?
Steve doesn’t mind loading and unloading the dishwasher but hates pots and pans. So we share the responsibility.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
The right side when facing the bed is ALWAYS me, I can't sleep on the left. But he usually ends up on my side with me in the morning.
Who pays the bills?
Me. I enjoy paying bills and budgeting. But I have to say it was much more fun when we had two incomes to work with!
Who mows the lawn?
No lawn right now, and I couldn’t be happier about that! Back in our house in DC, Steve always mowed.
Who cooks dinner?
Usually me, but when I’m not in the mood Steve is always happy to take over. Dinner always tastes better when someone else cooks it for you, doesn't matter what it is.
Who drives when you are together?
Both . . . he’s at the wheel and I’m the backseat driver. Sorry babe!
Who is more stubborn?
This is so obvious, ME.
Who is the first to admit when they're wrong?
Steve. In fact, he’ll even say he’s wrong when it’s really me just to keep me happy! Is that healthy? He's way too good for me, I know.
Who kissed who first?
Steve kissed me first, but I for sure kissed back.
Who proposed?
Steve did . . . on accident! It kind of just popped out before he had planned on it. And it will be 7 wonderful years together in September. I love you babe!
Who is more sensitive?
Me. Most people probably wouldn’t think that but I’m pretty sensitive. And I consider it one of my weaknesses and am working to overcome it.
Who has more siblings?
I’ve got him beat by 2. There are 10 in my family and 8 in his. Yeah . . . insane.
Who wears the pants?
Totally depends on the issue. But as far as jeans are concerned, he’s only allowed to wear the ones I pick out for him. : )
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Sisters Reunion in Vegas! (May 2008)
We try to have a Sisters Reunion every other year or so. This year we went to Vegas and stayed in a really nice condo for the weekend.
We got up one morning and went to the Paris Hotel for the amazing breakfast buffet we'd heard so much about. The long line was well worth it! Their desserts were amazing. With the Clawson sweet tooth, that's always the most important part...even at breakfast.
My sister Tearsa got her ears pierced! (yes, for the first time). What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...until I publish it all over my blog. Not that many will see this, I have a total of like 3 viewers a day :) My life is apparently just not that interesting to others. Or I keep all the interesting things to myself, hehe!
This is all of us on the last day (Bethany, Sarah, Rebecca, Tearsa).
Beth, Tears, and I saying goodbye at the airport...
We need to start planning the next reunion...maybe back to the east coast again since two of the four will be out there by then? New York anyone?
We got up one morning and went to the Paris Hotel for the amazing breakfast buffet we'd heard so much about. The long line was well worth it! Their desserts were amazing. With the Clawson sweet tooth, that's always the most important part...even at breakfast.
My sister Tearsa got her ears pierced! (yes, for the first time). What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...until I publish it all over my blog. Not that many will see this, I have a total of like 3 viewers a day :) My life is apparently just not that interesting to others. Or I keep all the interesting things to myself, hehe!
This is all of us on the last day (Bethany, Sarah, Rebecca, Tearsa).
Beth, Tears, and I saying goodbye at the airport...
We need to start planning the next reunion...maybe back to the east coast again since two of the four will be out there by then? New York anyone?
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