Albuquerque visit!

So last weekend we visited Albuquerque for Mitch's (Dave's brother) homecoming from his mission. It's pretty interesting to reflect on what's happened over the last two years since he left. And the fact that I couldn't remember if some of them were before or after him leaving. I really need to work on that whole memory thing.

But it was pretty fun. We went to the Albuquerque temple and went shooting and went to church and got to hear Mitch speak and spent a nice quiet afternoon with the family and just with us. I've decided it is really good to plan in some lazy time into vacation because otherwise you come home feeling more stressed out than when you left!

Work right now for me is CRAZY! There's just been quite a bit of stuff that happened over the last two weeks that has caused a bit of a scramble and a couple of late nights so far. And probably will cause a few more. I almost missed date night on Friday but managed to make it out just in time.

Most other than that evenings have been pretty quiet, Dave's got homework, I help him out on some stuff. We finished the two seasons of White Collar that are on Netflix and are now on the lookout for a new show. I have a feeling it might take a while. After all, we already have Bones and Psych and now White Collar, some pretty high expectations ;)

Married Bliss

So life has been pretty chill the last few weeks. I might be finally adjusted to having a non-canine roommate again, although it is a little weird to have it feel so normal to be domestic (cooking, dishes, laundry, etc)

I think I have discovered that when you actually eat dinner at your kitchen table instead of the coffee table. But, we do go through a lot more ice cream when there are two of us because I can't let him out eat me.

We did have an awesome date night on Friday. We went to the National Museum of Crime and Punishment (I'm kind of a forensic show nut). It was super fun! Got to see all sorts of criminals from bank robbers to serial killers and got prison tattoos! Yes, Dave is significantly more menacing of a jailbird than me.

Got him!!

Yay! The boy finally came in this week :) so we can be a real family now! It's very exciting. Although it's really weird having him in the same state as me.

Hooray for the Adams Family!

Almost here!

So this week was work. Which is really not unusual. Actually it's very very normal.

In addition to work I went to my first professional basketball game. Wizards versus the Toronto Raptors. All in all, I must say I really prefer college ball. There's just more zest with the younger players. Professional ball is about a show. But, it was fun enough because it was free and there was free food!

In other news, we got a bathroom ceiling again!! Yay!! It isn't terribly pretty and they didn't paint the ceiling in the hall that got all discolored, but it is very nice to not have freezing air dropping on me while I shower.

Dave's car finally was started yesterday although it still isn't running smoothly. Has a bad tune but hopefully that is getting fixed up.

Excited to see him soon!

Happy New Years!

So here's my New Year's Resolution: To blog at least every other week on what's going on in my life.



In other news, here's a recap of things that happened in the last three months since I actually posted:



1. My first business trip was to Houston Texas!!

2. My group at work got reorganized

3. I got married!!!!

4. Honeymoon!

5. Christmas!

6. My older brother Mike got married!!

7. New Years!



And, on Friday my bathroom ceiling started pouring water all over. Luckily I got to work from home as the maintenance men ripped out the majority of my bathroom ceiling and cleaned up a lot of the water and now I am without a bathroom ceiling until Monday. I will say, it is a lot colder taking a shower when you don't have a ceiling than it is when the bathroom is an enclosed space.

Whew finally bought in

While Facebook is a serious time waster, I agree, it does really have its usefulness. I set up my Facebook event page for the wedding today. Now, family don't be too offended if I left you off, since I am quite certain that mother or myself will personally email/call/text/generally pester for the necessary address. You know, you're family and all and can't get out of this.

I'm so relieved this whole mess is finally coming to an end. I have decided I really don't like having a year plus to plan because I rather lost my enthusiasm for the details six months ago but they're the only thing left to plan! AAAAHHHHHH! What are people's thoughts about mirrors and votive candles as centerpieces instead of flowers? It's kind of my leaning right now because I don't want to have to pick out arrangements and stuff.

Oh, if somehow you happen to be reading this blog, aren't family, and haven't gotten invited to the event or don't have Facebook, give us your address here https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDdPcUZNYnNmRnBiaXlIcWRoZFJFZFE6MQ

Wedding plans

WHEW!
I'm pretty proud of my almost-completed newest creation. daveandkarenwedding.blogspot.com

Now I just have to do invitations and decide about centerpieces. HOORAY for almost being done with planning!