4.22.2014

in bloom













One of my favorite things about living in this home, has been seeing what shows its pretty, little face this spring. We have planted many things: flowers, fruits, and vegetables, but seeing what was already here break the surface has been exciting. We're slowly chipping away at the kitchen. Most of the dishes and such are now in the painted cabinets (upper are painted, lower are only primed), and it's nice to not have to take a trip down the hall to get a plate. I noticed recently that I hardly ever take pictures of myself and put them on the blog, and I know the reason why. Mostly, it's because I'm trying to lose weight, and I'm not really happy with my body right now. I've been going to Planet Fitness 4/5 times a week and running (elliptical) 3/4 miles (as many as 6 once) each time. It's helping some, but it also makes me want to eat cookies. It's a real life struggle. :) Anyways, that's what I look like today. Twice, in fact, because I couldn't decide which, if either, was a better picture. Happy Spring, y'all! Get outside today and enjoy the sunshine!

4.05.2014

game night

I met my husband when we were just little kids, playing soccer on the same team, both crushing on someone else. Ten years later, I was invited by my brother to a game night at the Nowak's house, and I wasn't interested, but felt compelled to show up. Then, I made an awkward situation worse by accidentally showing up an hour early. I sat in their living room for the bare minimum that I thought wasn't rude and then I booked it out before game night actually started.

That didn't stop me from coming the next time though. You see my plan was to go to game night so I could tell my parents I had (without lying) and then leave early and go somewhere else (probably with a boy). I may have done that a couple times, I honestly don't remember, but slowly I started staying for the whole game night. The ultimate frisbee was fun, and I got cast in a home movie. You know, the normal things that draw a couple together.

Matthew and I fell in love at game night. And I love love. It's been five years since then, and last night we had a game night. The green shed hasn't changed much, evolving only in the clutter on the walls, but we are not the same. I am different.

Yesterday we had a blast playing a new game, reenacting famous photos. How'd we do?