I could write pages on how our life was different one year ago, but last night I was reminded of how we spent our Saturday night exactly one year ago...
Our neighbors were having a Halloween party. The street was full of cars, they had games set up in the back yard, a bonfire in the back, and some loud music. It was not an obnoxious party, but it was not the type of party Dan and I would attend. I think we were coming home from a friend's house and were looking forward to a peaceful night's sleep. Assuming the party was ending soon, we had no reason to suspect differently.
5 AM... the doorbell rings. A minute later, the doorbell rings again. Dan wakes up and says "I think the doorbell rang." We were SO CONFUSED! We put our robes on, walked to the door and sure enough, some poor drunk soul was standing on our front porch wanting to come in. Dan (through the closed, locked door) tried to convince him he had the wrong house, but there was no hope for this guy. After 10 minutes of back and forth conversation, Dan finally told him to leave or we would call the cops-I was already on the phone in the back room. The guy's only response "Good, they will come sort this out."
Long story short... The cops came, the guy asked the cop to light his cigarette with a money clip and the cops happily escorted him home-somewhere on the East Side. An hour later we were left to go back to bed and attempt to sleep. This experience haunted me for nights, weeks, even months. Luckily I can laugh about this now.
I was reminded of this last night.... We were coming home from playing games with friends and 2 friends of our neighbors were walking outside in costume. They invited us over to join the party. It was late, but I told Dan he should go over just to take a picture for the blog-he declined. We got ready for bed, enjoyed a long peaceful night's sleep and had a great Sunday Day!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Surprise! Utah Part 2
Like I mentioned... We went to Los Hermanos on Tuesday for lunch and when I talked to my friend Susan that night she asked if I would be up for Los Hermanos on Thursday when we hung out (we had a busy day planned... maternity massages, shopping, afternoon naps as we watched "Jon and Kate Plus 8" and out to dinner.)
The answer... Of Course!
I should have been just a little suspicious. It's a good thing the baby seems to be "sucking my brains out" and it went right over my head!
Manda and Susan planned a surprise shower for me and the baby! They sent invites out the week before and we all met at Los Hermanos in Pleasant Grove/Lindon Utah. (A couple friends couldn't make it-they live too far away.) Susan, Me, Miriam, Manda and Aimee were all there and we enjoyed DELICIOUS food, UNLIMITED salsa and chips and some frozen, non-alcoholic drinks! I LOVE!
Our little man got some new things, some of his only things since I mostly had girl things I had picked up along the way. He got a BYU hat, hooded towel, picture frame, a picture frame for the fridge, and a gift card. For me-cinnamon bears and a Willow Tree statue. It was great!
I should have picked up on the surprise... I called my friend Kristen who lives in Logan on Monday night, 10 PM her time and asked if I could come visit her Tuesday night late. When we got there, she had a little sweat suit for the baby all wrapped up! It had Music notes & and guitar on it, I told Dan it is the Baby's Guitar Hero Outfit. Luckily I am not that bright...
It was really great to visit Kristen and Jake and see their apartment! They got married in May, and of course we missed the wedding but I'm so glad they are still in Utah so I can visit! (Kristen and I were roommates in college.)
Also, we visited our friends the Larsen's in Centerville. This is our family away from home, always giving us a place to hang out for the weekends, a Sunday meal, and even filled in for my mom when she couldn't be there (like when I had my kidney stone removed- she came to the hospital when I woke up and then took me out to Cafe Rio for Lunch.)
Kris made our Little Man a hooded towel with sports balls on it. It is great because it will fit him as he gets a little bigger. We visited with her and Wayne and then watched movies on their projector. What a nice RELAXING night!
Dan went Frisbee golfing in the morning and Kris and I just hung out and talked. It was great!
Luckily I packed a 15 lb. tool set from my Dad for Miriam, so I had room to pack all of the extra things we were given (and the things I bought along the way.) We had a great trip!
*** I think I still need to post all of the great things Dan did while he was in Utah... That will be next!***
The answer... Of Course!
I should have been just a little suspicious. It's a good thing the baby seems to be "sucking my brains out" and it went right over my head!
Manda and Susan planned a surprise shower for me and the baby! They sent invites out the week before and we all met at Los Hermanos in Pleasant Grove/Lindon Utah. (A couple friends couldn't make it-they live too far away.) Susan, Me, Miriam, Manda and Aimee were all there and we enjoyed DELICIOUS food, UNLIMITED salsa and chips and some frozen, non-alcoholic drinks! I LOVE!Our little man got some new things, some of his only things since I mostly had girl things I had picked up along the way. He got a BYU hat, hooded towel, picture frame, a picture frame for the fridge, and a gift card. For me-cinnamon bears and a Willow Tree statue. It was great!
I should have picked up on the surprise... I called my friend Kristen who lives in Logan on Monday night, 10 PM her time and asked if I could come visit her Tuesday night late. When we got there, she had a little sweat suit for the baby all wrapped up! It had Music notes & and guitar on it, I told Dan it is the Baby's Guitar Hero Outfit. Luckily I am not that bright...It was really great to visit Kristen and Jake and see their apartment! They got married in May, and of course we missed the wedding but I'm so glad they are still in Utah so I can visit! (Kristen and I were roommates in college.)
Also, we visited our friends the Larsen's in Centerville. This is our family away from home, always giving us a place to hang out for the weekends, a Sunday meal, and even filled in for my mom when she couldn't be there (like when I had my kidney stone removed- she came to the hospital when I woke up and then took me out to Cafe Rio for Lunch.)
Kris made our Little Man a hooded towel with sports balls on it. It is great because it will fit him as he gets a little bigger. We visited with her and Wayne and then watched movies on their projector. What a nice RELAXING night!
Dan went Frisbee golfing in the morning and Kris and I just hung out and talked. It was great!
Luckily I packed a 15 lb. tool set from my Dad for Miriam, so I had room to pack all of the extra things we were given (and the things I bought along the way.) We had a great trip!
*** I think I still need to post all of the great things Dan did while he was in Utah... That will be next!***
THANKSGIVING PANTS Utah Part 1
The real reason we go to Utah... FOOD
Dan and I arrived in Utah on Tuesday late morning. By Tuesday night we had visited Los Hermanos and Tucanos, 2 of my favorite restaurants, and on Wednesday for lunch- Cafe Rio.
Dan was there for work but Tucanos is his ALL TIME favorite restaurant. (Side note- at our wedding shower, we played the bubble gum game where they ask me ask me all of these questions about Dan and if I get the answer wrong, I have to put another piece of Bubblicious Bubble Gum in my mouth. They asked me what Dan's favorite place to eat was and I had NO idea... Sad to say, I added another piece of bubble gum to my already full mouth.)
So, Tuesday night we went to Tucanos in Salt Lake City with Dan's aunt Tina. The food was delicous, just like always, and we came out with FULL STOMACHS. I took a picture of Dan and noticed he was still wearing his sweats he put on at 4:30 AM when we left our house. I was wearing my first pair of maternity pants (I figured they would be more comfortable sitting on the plane all day.) We are SO CLASSY, but who cares! We needed somewhere to put the food-hence the Thanksgiving Pants!
Dan and I arrived in Utah on Tuesday late morning. By Tuesday night we had visited Los Hermanos and Tucanos, 2 of my favorite restaurants, and on Wednesday for lunch- Cafe Rio.
Dan was there for work but Tucanos is his ALL TIME favorite restaurant. (Side note- at our wedding shower, we played the bubble gum game where they ask me ask me all of these questions about Dan and if I get the answer wrong, I have to put another piece of Bubblicious Bubble Gum in my mouth. They asked me what Dan's favorite place to eat was and I had NO idea... Sad to say, I added another piece of bubble gum to my already full mouth.)
So, Tuesday night we went to Tucanos in Salt Lake City with Dan's aunt Tina. The food was delicous, just like always, and we came out with FULL STOMACHS. I took a picture of Dan and noticed he was still wearing his sweats he put on at 4:30 AM when we left our house. I was wearing my first pair of maternity pants (I figured they would be more comfortable sitting on the plane all day.) We are SO CLASSY, but who cares! We needed somewhere to put the food-hence the Thanksgiving Pants!
***Friends Episode: The Rumor (with Brad Pitt)
Joey: (entering, wearing the maternity pants from earlier) All right where’s that turkey!
Phoebe: Joey! Those are my maternity pants!
Joey: Not now! These are my Thanksgiving pants!
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