Day 353 - Sunday, December 19, 2010

Day 353 - Sunday, December 19, 2010 – I'm usually the one that wants to throw parties. But when the Tampa Bay Buccaneer schedule was issued in the summer, Kevin saw the Detroit Lions on the schedule and immediately said, "We're going to have a Bucs v Lions party!!" And that's exactly what we did. The Parsons, Scepkas, and Barrotts joined us for the embarrassment (the Lions won!) Aren't we sexy?!? For the record, I would NEVER wear this "outfit" out in public. Unfortunately, I can't say the same for Kevin.

Day 351 - Friday, December 17, 2010

Day 351 - Friday, December 17, 2010 – A few weeks ago Kev and I had purchased a pair of Pistons tickets at a fundraiser for our late friend, Matt Weber. We splurged on the tickets knowing that the money was going to a good cause and with the justification that it would be to celebrate both of our birthdays. The tickets came with a parking pass and access to the Ameriprise Financial Club which offered free food and drinks all night long (scha-wing!) The seats were mid court directly behind the press tables. It was such an interesting perspective. We were close enough to throw popcorn on Eli Zarrett and Rick Mahorn. And as humorous as that would have been, we refrained. What a fun night!

Day 323 - Friday, November 19, 2010

Day 323 - Friday, November 19, 2010 – Kevin and I went out to a very nice (kid free) dinner at Red Ginger in downtown Traverse City with the Parsons and Brian and Tara while Jordyn and Kayla babysat all of the kids back at the hotel. Now THIS is a vacation!

Day 316 - Friday, November 12, 2010

Day 316 - Friday, November 12, 2010 – Kevin and I attended the Matt Weber bowling fundraiser in Troy tonight. It reminded us of how much fun bowling can be, and I even broke a hundred each game! I see another bowling league at some point in our future.

Day 294 - Thursday, October 21, 2010

Day 294 - Thursday, October 21, 2010 – Kevin and I celebrated our TEN YEAR anniversary today. Unfortunately, Kevin was in Germany on business. So, he sent these roses to me. (Cue the Awwwww's) Liam answered the door and signed for them and excitedly rushed them upstairs to me. All of the kids were super excited and Jordyn told me (with tears in her eyes) how happy she was that I had married Kevin. Because, had we not gotten married, we probably wouldn't have moved to Oxford, and she wouldn't know all her friends, and she wouldn't have her wonderful brothers. It was very sweet.

Day 211 - Friday, July 30, 2010

Day 211 - Friday, July 30, 2010 – Outside St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Parnell, MI for the Lamoreaux-Pheney wedding rehearsal.

Day 158 - Monday, June 7, 2010

Day 158 - Monday, June 7, 2010 - Today was an unexpected day home for Kevin because he made a doctor's appointment to find out what was causing his foot to hurt (gout!). We took an evening dip in the hot tub and enjoyed an adult beverage. What a rare treat.

Day 46 - Monday, February 15, 2010

Day 46 - Monday, February 15, 2010 - I completely did not expect anything from Kevin for Valentine's Day. It's just a Hallmark holiday and we really never do anything over the top. Needless to say, I was shocked when he presented me with this gift from our local jewelers. It's a pair of delicate white gold hoop earrings that I had picked out and put on a "wish list" (at the jeweler's insistence) back in December when we were in the store getting Kevin's watch repaired. It did put a much needed smile on my face. What did I give Kevin for Valentine's Day? A hug. Even trade.