Anniversary, Part II

Did you know that for a five year wedding anniversary, you're supposed to give a gift of "wood?"

Don't you think this is a much better idea?


Avery Rose
Born May 20, 2010
Female

CINCO/CINQ/FIVE

Five years? We've only been married five years? How can this be?!

We spent this year's anniversary at lovely Lake Geneva, where we chased out the thunderstorms and spent the afternoon trolling the neighborhood in search of art...and ice cream. Oh, and we picked out a lake house. And then another, and another, and another. (None are for sale, you understand. And we haven't won the lottery recently, either.)

Many thanks to Granny and Grand Dede for taking care of the dude while we were out!


Panoramic Pic of Lake Geneva, compliments of Brad's iPhone 4


'Twas so VERY sunny...Great for moods, bad for photos

Art


Then I went on to do a show that night, and we capped the day off with a little celebration at our favorite (only) late-night bar in our town, with my cast. All in all, it was a lovely day.




*Hey, by the way, don't you love that I'm so well adjusted I don't even have to waste precious time apologizing to you for being off the grid for a few weeks? Oh...wait....

Coming Soon...

...to a Rose Garden near you:

Somewhere in this ball of fur is a furball of our very own. He or she will be coming home with us in a few weeks, after we visit our wonderful Havanese breeder for puppy selection.

We enter this next phase of our lives with reserved excitement, a sense of preparedness, and a teeny bit of trepidation. But we have learned so very much from our last experience raising a dog, and are confident in our decision to add some fur to our family. Thanks for supporting us!

Random

I remember every few days that I need to TAKE A FRIGGIN CLASS to learn how to use my super-fancy camera. My pictures suck. Maybe one day I'll actually remember to find a class.

Speaking of photos, it's that time of the year again: Dreaded family photos. Last year we went to "Picture People" and got a really nice frame with a photo sheet that we planned to replace each year (only paying for the sheet each year, and keeping the frame--does that make sense?) Here is a bad photo of a photo:

So I still would like to do that, but you wanna know why I haven't made the appointment? Because I can't face the project of shopping for and coordinating our outfits. Where is my on-call stylist?! Also, I've been toying with the idea of doing a more professional photo shoot with a photographer recommended by a friend. But this is a REEEEEAAAALLLLY expensive summer for us and I'm not sure I can add that on top of it. But, wow, I'd love to get some great photos taken of our family.


I made chocolate chip banana bread this afternoon. It is heaven in loaf form. It is not going to help the excessive weight I've recently lost (suck it, Falselyaccusingmeoflookingpregnant Ladies) stay OFF.

I was recently discussing the state of Arizona (its topography, not its politics) with a relative who will soon attend college there...man, I miss hiking. Like, a lot.

I want to get married again. Oh, relax. Same guy, same wedding, same day--well, maybe minus 10 degrees or so, since it was 110 the day I got married (July 23, 2005). But this time I want to talk to different people, order the OTHER entree--just to see what I missed, (not let a strawberry fall out of my mouth and roll down my white dress), and just have another opportunity to experience it again. It was a magnificent wedding. We're looking forward to watching our video in a couple weeks, in celebration of our anniversary. Should be a precious trip down memory lane.

I guess that's all. Maybe emptying my brain of some of its contents will help me fall asleep tonight. Goodnight!

July 4, 2010

As has become our family tradition, we marched in a 4th of July Parade again this year, in support of our theatre troupe. The boy fell asleep ten minutes into the march, having stayed up later than he has since infancy at the fireworks the previous night. It was SO hot that day, and I managed to sweat all the sunscreen off my nose in the first hour, thus impersonating Rudolph the next day.

The parade culminates with a festival of sorts, complete with food, a band, pony rides, bounce houses, etc. It was also QUITE hotsy-totsy.

Upon returning home from the day's events, we collapsed into the air conditioned house and spent the evening playing Wii and eating Chinese. I went to bed at 9:00 PM, which I haven't done since...infancy. The boy's infancy, that is.


Photos:
http://gallery.me.com/hannahrae#100520

July 3, 2010

We had a VERY busy holiday weekend. So busy I can't even really narrate, so here are some pics from the BBQ we hosted on July 3, with our friends and Brad's cousin, Andrew. Read the captions!


http://gallery.me.com/hannahrae#100513

My Boys

They look so sleepy, don't they? Maybe they're worn out from supporting their mommy/wife while she spoils herself doing what she loves--theatre. Thank you, boys, for coming home from work early, letting the TV do some babysitting, ordering out, picking up car seats, running endless errands....

I love you both.

(Opening night. :o) )

I Guess So.

(I biffed a cartwheel at rehearsal the other day. Oops.

If you want to see it in person, read the deets on the postcard! (Shameless plug.))

Is This How We're Going to "Mark" the Summer?

(Poor "boo-boo"ed knees...)

A Candid Performance

Song Selection: A+
Melody: A for creativity
Lyrics: B+
Audience Selection: Quite Moosical
Iwannaeatyouup Quotient: Immeasureable