Another Weekend Another Wedding

We went to Bandel's wedding over the weekend in Fort Worth (near Dallas).  It was our second weekend in a row of making the four hour drive and going to a wedding.  Bandel is our sister-in-law Maggie's brother.  It was so great to see Drew's parents and Drew's brother Robby, Maggie and their baby.  I am taking the day off today because two weekends in a row of being out of town is too much for me.  I am going to get the laundry done, do the ironing, run to the store and clean!

Paula, Drew and Bob.

Me and Drew.

Drew and his brother Robby.

The Bride and Groom.

Here is Drew with little Robby the morning after the wedding.

Down town Fort Worth.  It is a very charming town!

Drew and I were just hitting the road to make our drive back to Houston and we drove by Six Flags.  We were both like, "I have been wanting to go there!" and so we decided that since we were right there we would stop.  We had a blast!  They had a special where you could buy a season pass for the same price as a one day pass so we can't wait to go back!  

Game Night #2

This game night actually took place about a month ago but I never posted pictures.  We had so much fun!  Everyone came over to play Cranium.  I made lots of Mexican food and of coarse made margaritas to go along with it!  

Game on!

Here is my very mature husband taunting the other team by using the play-dough to make the "loser" sign.  Too funny!

Every time Drew read a question to the other team he would use a cheesy game show host voice.  It was hilarious!

J. Robert and Ashley's Wedding

Drew and I drove to Dallas on Saturday for J. Robert and Ashley's wedding. We had a great time! The wedding started at 2:00. The reception began at 3:00 and lasted until 10:00 so it was a long but fun day. We had a great time dancing, drinking and eating! Tons of Drew's high school friends were there and we really enjoyed getting to see them. Here are a few pictures.

My handsome husband and me.

Blake, Drew and Oliver

Me and Kasey

Drew with the wedding party

Drew and I with the happy couple!

Happy Anniversary!

Yesterday was our two year anniversary!  They have been the best years of my life.  Drew and I were talking a few weeks ago about how so many people say things like, "marriage is such hard work, you really have to work at it."  We were saying how for us it doesn't seem like that at all.  It comes easy and I feel very blessed to have that.  I think it's because we are best friends and we are on the same page when it comes to the major issues.  Now, this is not to say that we never argue or disagree but we get along so well most of the time.  We just love each other and respect each other and enjoy spending time together!

Drew has been the best husband.  He makes me laugh everyday, he is sweet and thoughtful.  He is also very hardworking.  For those of you who don't know Drew is studying for the second part of the CFA test.  He not only works all day but then he spends hours studying each week.  I am just so proud of him.  Anyway, enough of going on about how great my husband is......I just wanted to tell him happy anniversary!  

My Weekend

Drew went to Las Vegas last weekend for a bachelor party.  It was the very end of my spring break and I had Friday, Saturday and Sunday all to myself.  I planned on doing nothing just relaxing so that I would be ready to go back to all 19 kids.  Although I did rent four girly movies (and watched them all) I got tons of stuff done around the apartment.  I put all of our Chicago pictures in a scrap book.  I have made all three of our close guy friends scrap books for their birthdays because they always love to look at ours.  I finished the last one of those.  I painted new towel bars for the bathroom and bought his and hers letters. I also hung them by myself and even Drew said they are nice and sturdy.  I must admit, I was pretty proud of myself when he said that.  I did all of the laundry, got all of the ironing done, cleaned, and reorganized my cookbook (which took forever).  I put everything in a new binder and put every recipe in a plastic sleeve so they wouldn't get stained like some already have.  I was very productive!

I had mentioned in a previous blog that I got a sewing machine for Christmas from Drew.  I posted some pictures of my latest project.....pillows!  I also put some pictures of my Easter decorations.  If you can't tell by now, i decorate for every holiday.  I just can't help myself.  I guess it's because my mom did that and it always got me in the holiday spirit! Anyway, enough rambling, here are the pictures.....

Bathroom

It's kind of hard to see but the framed pictures have vintage Easter prints in them.  I ordered prints for every holiday so I can change them out.  I know, it's a little over the top but I love them!

Just a few of the many Easter decorations.

Pillows that I sewed.

Closer image of pillows.

Chicago scrap book.

More of the scrap book.  Not sure why this picture is sideways but I couldn't figure out how to fix it- Oh well.

Chicago

Drew and I went to Chicago to celebrate our two year anniversary. We had the best time and it was so nice to spend 5 days with my wonderful husband! It was kind of cold but we brought tons of warm clothes so we were fine. We did all of the touristy stuff when we were there. We went to the top of the Sears Tower, ate deep dish pizza, went to a show, did a bus top tour, went to the aquarium, walked the magnificent mile, went to Millennium Park, went to Navy Pier and other things. We were there for the St. Patrick's day parade and the dying of the river. It was crazy.....people everywhere all decked out in green. There are tons of pictures below.

The Sears Tower. I am not going to lie, I was a little scared at the top!

Navy Pier. We rode the Ferris wheel.

At Gino's eating the best pizza. Yum!!!

Out with our friend Owen who lives in Chicago.

This little boy was at the St. Patrick's day parade. Look at his sign. The part that is cut off says (girls only). Too cute! I am sure he made a fortune.

Notice the green river behind us. It was very bright! They use orange dye to make it that color.

We ate lunch at the Ralph Lauren store and it was awesome! The restaurant is small but beautiful and they had delicious food!

Here we are at Jersey Boys. The show was awesome! Drew and I both loved it!

Ice Skating. Drew was not very good. He had to stay by the railing haha. Finally, one thing that I am better at.

Me pretending that I am good. There is no way I would try that on the ice.

We went to eat at this French restaurant called Bistro 110. The food was unbelievable! If you are ever in Chicago you have to go.

Lake Michigan. You can't see it in this picture but there was ice in the lake. Just looking at it made us cold.

Drew with the shark at the aquarium. We were bummed because the part with the whales, dolphins and seals (all of the good stuff) was closed for remodeling.

At Pizzeria Uno. The pizza was great but not quite as good as Gino's. The restaurant is adorable though!

Pizzeria Uno.

Redneck Party

Yesterday we went to David's birthday party.  It was at this hole in the wall place where they only serve beers and the beers are kept in coolers.  It is mostly outside and they have a grill that you can use if you bring your own food.  The theme was redneck and the venue was perfect for that.  It was hilarious!  Lots of mullets, cut off shirts and jorts (boys jean shorts).  Drew was cracking me up all day because he stayed in character; my stomach was killing me by the end of the night.  My favorite line of his was,"Man did you see Dale on TV yesterday?  Man, that guy can drive."  He also talked about his RV and he threatened people by saying, "you know what I got here in my back pocket?  It's a big can of whoop a$$ and I will open it on you."  Anyway, get ready to laugh at these pictures.

Willard (Drew) and Me

Here's Sean on the grill.  Oh my gosh I am laughing right now just looking at his outfit.

This was a house across the street from the place we were.  They said this was going to be their "album cover" (hahaha).

Me and Jill.  Notice the tattoo on my arm.  I also had one on my ankle.  Classy!

Sean, Drew, Greg and Nathan.  Look how dumb Sean and Drew look!

Tina, Me, Alexis and Jill.

Don't we have attractive friends?

Nathan (or as Drew called him, "Pits" because you can always see and smell his pits), Dale and Drew

Classy ladies.

Here they are confused by the sign.  Drew said, "stop here? then what?"

Group photo.

By the end of the night they burned Dale!