Sunday, August 30, 2009

Bedroom Transition 2009 = Check.


Isaac is officially in his "big boy" room - and loving it! We were able to put the shelves up, move in the toys and even throw the mattress on the top now that our month-long visitors are gone.

Isaac is thrilled with his new room (although, he has slept in his "little bed" a few times this week).

Enjoy!




Wednesday, August 26, 2009

32 Reasons.



Today is Brian's birthday. Since I am horrible at getting cards - and find them rather wasteful - I thought I'd try to come up with something more interesting to say..."Happy Birthday Mr. B".

1. He is funny...really funny.
2. He always knows how to act in a given situation.
3. He's a better driver than I am.
4. He goes to work and likes it.
5. He likes to lay around and read with me.
6. He doesn't show jealousy, even if he feels it.
7. He's always confident.
8. He's a "family guy".
9. He always picks out the right beer for my mood.
10. He enjoys concerts and music.
11. He is a subconscious cuddler, even when he's mad.
12. He is a hands-on-Dad.
13. He enjoys being with my family ALMOST as much as I do (at least I think?).
14. He is passionate about his interest (hockey season, GPS POI's, Harry Potter).
15. He's a Farkle champ.
16. He does dishes.
17. He makes a good cup of coffee, even though he doesn't drink it.
18. He picked up the house last night, even though I told him not to worry about it.
19. He always doubts my projects - but helps anyways.
20. He knew all my "rules" when we started dating, but didn't give up.
21. My grandma loved him instantly...and not just because he's Polish and Catholic.
22. He reads to our son.
23. He supported my decision to quit my job to do contracting - and still does, even though the contracting has been few and far between.
24. He is respected by his peers - and deserves to be.
25. He is wicked smart.
26. He is the most faithful, trustworthy guy I know.
27. He is only marginally addicted to Mafia Wars.
28. He is really cute when he's being "sporty spice" (playing sports or running).
29. He is careful with money.
30. He helped me create this wicked smart, beautiful child.
31. He is my BFF.
32. Life with him has been so fulfilling, it makes it hard to believe it's already been 10 years together.

Happy Birthday Brian.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Ya got the fever, boy!!!


For the 11th year, we got "the fever".

What is "the fever"? Well, back in the late 90's, there was one of the worst horror films ever, shot at our friend's summer home. It was called Fever Lake. Thus, our annual visit is now called the same. Tradition is to watch Fever Lake at least once, discuss who has the room with the "blood" on the walls, yadda yadda.


It's awful. Corey Haim is in it. Need I say more? Here's the wiki-page:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fever_Lake

We love going to Fever Lake. The house has such wonderful character, having been built at the turn of the century, remodeled in the middle of the century - and aside from the Wii we play with at night - frankly, hasn't changed much.

Isaac and Blue were pooped out when we left...

but did wake in time to see the double rainbow on the drive home. What excited us the most was, not only was it a double rainbow - but we could see BOTH ends of it!


Anyways - here are the photos from our adventure. Enjoy!
Fever Lake Photos