Because we couldn't get away for Spring Break, Raymond surprised me by taking me to the Arcadian Inn Bed and Breakfast. He came home from work with precious tulips that were the perfect spring flower for our little spring break getaway. It was so nice! There were little details that made it especially nice to stay there. I loved the fire place in our room and the fabulous breakfast that was brought to us that morning. I was most impressed by the red sugar crystals that were on the edge of my orange juice glass.
I'm a little bummed that my break is over. It has been so nice to not think about or do anything for school, sleep in, meet friends for lunch, spend a couple of days with my mom, and do some things around the house. I could do this for a lot longer.
It doesn't really seem like we were married 4 months ago today. Our wedding was the most fun day which was the start of a marriage to the most fabulous husband! I continue to be amazed at how I can spend so much time with him and it still not be enough. Our days are too short! I'm content just doing the most simple things.
Friday night we made dinner, caught up on CSI's and Law & Orders and played games. I love to play games and I love to win. One of our wedding gifts was a great collection of games which included one of my favorites: Chinese Checkers. I was so excited and so I made Raymond play with me. I killed him the first time and so easily agreed to another game. He was much more competitive and nearly beat me, which I didn't enjoy. He has been begging to play again for a few months and not being in the mood to loose I wouldn't want to. Friday night, I finally gave in! Fortunately I beat him which raised my confidence in the game. He kept wanting to play and I kept beating him. Sunday night the weather was beautiful. We got sandwiches and took them to the lake to eat...along with the Chinese Checkers game. Again, I beat him. I loved it!
Saturday night Raymond wanted to go to the car show. I wasn't sure what it would be like, but it was so much fun! I thought it would be cars that I wouldn't be interested in, but there were everyday cars. We had fun getting in and out of cars we could never afford and also planning what we would buy next. I felt kind of old talking about gas mileage and safety ratings. We have it narrowed down to the Ford Explorer or the Hyundai Veracruz.
Here we are in my next car or cross-over vehicle as they are referred to now. It is one that will accommodate any additions to the family. :) 
We were walking along, in great conversation when all of sudden Raymond makes a groan. He saw this car. I still don't know that the big deal was. He wanted a picture:
Here's to a great weekend and looking forward to what the next 4 months have in store!
Natalie came up from Texas so we could celebrate Bridget's birthday. We were able to spend the entire day together and had such a great time. We met and went to a before noon movie (much cheaper) to see "Definately, Maybe." It was pretty cute. We then went to Tropical Cafe to have crepe sandwiches and Maggie Moo's for the best icecream. We tried to go bowling and the new place downtown but we found out that you have to make a reservation up to a month in advance. So instead we looked through the fun shops on Western because we were going to eat dinner at The Wedge. I loved the Wedge not just because I love pizza but it was just a fun atmosphere with different kinds of pizza and at a great price too. We wrapped up the day watching quality reality TV. There is nothing like talking and spending time with these girls. It was a great day!
My great husband and sensitive listener took me to Shoguns for our Valentine's dinner because I had mentioned that I had never been and thought that it would be fun to go there some time. We had a 9:00 reservation and so before we went, we made cinnamon rolls as our pre-dinner snack and watched TV. Once sitting in the lounge waiting to be seated my eyes kept shutting but luckily was kept awake by the most hilarious old chef and interesting people sitting next to us. It was a fun experience! I was so excited to find a Dallas Cowboys stocking cap to give him because he had been asking for one for forever and he was sweet to give me the new Michael Buble CD.
I didn't want flowers for Valentine's Day because they are so expensive. But of course I got them not long after. He did plan to have them delivered at school the Monday after, but I was sick home from school, and so they came the next Monday! They were gorgeous and I loved them in my classroom the entire week. By Friday they were huge as they opened all the way up. It's amazing how flowers can make everything happy!Celebrating Raymond's birthday (Feb. 5th) was very low key. He wanted to eat at Poblano and he wanted a red velvet cake with chocolate icing. That really surprised me but I was happy to make it...lopsided and all. I got him tickets to the Kenny Chesney concert in May.
Also, for his birthday my parents took us to Pop's which is a fairly new place. Half gas station half diner it is called Pops because it has a ton of different flavors of pop. The building was fun and we came home with a fun flavored bottle of pop (I would much rather call it soda) but we don't have to go back again for the food.
