18 years today

Gary surprised me with lunch at work, flowers and a ring pop. 

He's a great husband and I love him so much!!

After work we got the kiddos settled and went out for dinner and a few cold beers.

It was a fun way to celebrate 18 years!

Date night and a new place

I love being able to sneak away for a few hours with Gary to have dinner.

We have been wanting to try this new place in Waco, and Friday nights are perfect for date nights.

 

 

We sat at the bar for a drink and then headed to a table for dinner.  The bar was the best part in my opinion.  The drinks and chips were the highlight of my night.

 

I got some sort of beef fajita tacos drizzled with queso and it was only OK.  I was not impressed.  I usually love Mexican food, but this wasn't my favorite.  I think this is a good spot for drinks and then head to another venue for dinner time!

 

Gary said his food was pretty tasty.  He ordered one of their signature dishes and I think he's on to something.  They spend special time and attention on some things and I think that makes them better!

I've heard so many good things about Hecho and then to be disappointed bums me out.  I think my expectations were high from all the hype.  I will go back, but I just wanted to be blown away!  Haha!

amazing food, amazing friends

We enjoyed a nice meal with our friends downtown Crested Butte.

We enjoyed drinks, appetizers, steak and crab mac n cheese for dinner.

Each bite was wonderful.  I would highly recommend Elk Avenue Prime if you are in Crested Butte.

driving range date

While I do get bummed out on some Saturdays when Gary is working, I do appreciate our Mondays together.  If he works on Saturday he will take off on Monday.  Monday the kiddos are at school so this is date day for Gary and I.

We weren't able to get in a full round of golf, so the driving range was a great alternative!  The weather was perfect and just look at those puffy clouds.  

I'm loving golf lately and I'm hoping to master my swing.  I feel like golf is a workout and working out is my therapy, so I loved my golf day date with Gary!

date night to celebrate 15

Gary and I celebrated our anniversary last night with a fun night out!

We went to 4 or 5 different places around town.  We ate appetizers and had beverages and great conversation.  It's been 15 years since we said 'I DO' on the beach at sunrise.

Time flies when you're having fun!  I wouldn't trade my friendship with my husband for anything!

lunch date and yellow furniture

Today was the first Monday Gary has had off in a few weeks, so when the kids headed to school we decided to run errands.  We enjoyed a taco lunch at Tin Lizzy's.  I enjoyed my Southern Comfort chicken taco topped with fried pickles.  Also the grilled shrimp with slaw and pumpkin seeds was on point too.  We dropped by the PGA superstore to do some golf exploring and then headed to Home Depot.

Gary and I have been working so hard on our back yard.  We have half a million trees back there and we've been working to clear the yard to make it more fun and enjoyable.  We knew we wanted to get our fire-pit area ready for fall and so we took the rest of the afternoon today to mess around in the back yard.

Gary did most of the work, because I'm shaky from the steroid pills I'm taking, but I'm getting better with my itching.  I'll take any improvements on my skin itches!  Poison Oak is no joke, but I'm thankfully getting much better.

I love the yellow and how it is bright and colorful.  We have so many sticks we gathered and we really need to burn those stacks.  We should be able to have some great bonfires while watching football!!  I love fall!!

We had a nice end to the busy month of August!  I'm excited about fall and all it brings when it comes to nature in Georgia.  Oh the leaves we'll see!

Marietta Diner

After we dropped the kids off at school this morning we decided to venture out and try a new breakfast place.

The food was absolutely amazing and the service was great too.  The owner came to our table to make sure our meal was good.  She was so nice and talked with multiple tables.  I think that is a big deal.  Owners and managers should show their faces and get to know their patrons!

The restaurant is in a town nearby called Marietta, which is also the name of the town we lived in in Ohio!  How funny right!?

My parents sent Gary a birthday gift card to a restaurant group that was featured on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives.  We LOVE that show and so Gary was thrilled to get to try one of the restaurants for breakfast.  We still have money left for another meal too!  Thank you mom and dad!

We ordered this little yummy cream cheese treats called blintzies.  We were not disappointed with anything we ordered and we know the kids will love this diner...we can't wait to take them there one day soon!

More Yogurt!!

Hayden begged me to take him for frozen yogurt since Layla and Daddy went on Sunday!

Coincidentally the new frozen yogurt place in town is right by Layla's tumbling studio, so while she was flipping around we got a cold treat!

I got cake batter yogurt and I also got salted carmel pretzel.  Mmmmm!  It was so good.  

Hayden also got cake batter and a flavor called tart.  He was making the funniest sour faces.  He ate every single bite of his yogurt.  He's a growing boy with a big appetite.  I was actually shocked, because he doesn't have a big sweet tooth.  I guess he was hungry from a long day at school.  I too ate every bite, but that isn't rare for me!  Mmmmm!  I love yogurt!

Daddy and daughter yogurt date!

Friday night at Layla's school there was a Father/Daughter dance, but Layla didn't want to go.  I was shocked, but she said she'd rather her daddy take her on a real date. 

They got all dressed up and headed out to the local frozen yogurt place.  It was so cute!!

They each piled their cups full of yummy goodness and I'm pretty sure Layla overloaded her cup with candy candy and more candy.  

After their date they met up with Hayden and I at the soccer fields.  I'm so glad they got some much needed alone time.  I think it's important to have one on one time with our kiddos!