Charlie turned 30 on November 3rd and I took it upon myself to make a big deal out of it. His gift is a trip to go see the Yankees during Spring Training in Florida this spring. We went out to dinner and celebrated with the special homemade "strawberry long cake" I make for him each year.
I also surprised him with a party on November 14th. Which I was sure he had some clue was going to happen.
Nope.
It was awesome. He was totally surprised, had no idea I was planning something. Sometimes it's nice to have an obvious husband. ;)
The party was baseball themed and we all chowed down on ball park food such as hot dogs, nachos and buffalo chicken dip.
I also made a video with pictures throughout Charlie's 30 years, which I've uploaded below. Wasn't he just the cutest little boy ever? I think so.
So my darling hubs is now 30 and likes to brag that he "robbed the cradle". 2 and half more years and I'll leave my 20s as well. But I'm not wishing for that to come fast.
~KC
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
A mishap
Last night we had a slight mishap. It kind of exemplifies the way life has been going these days- not as expected.
We were heading home from small group, trying to make it to Target before it closed so I could pick up the new Sugarland CD (woohoo!). To truly appreciate what happened next, we need to flash back to the night before when we were on our way over to a friend's house for dinner.
Katie (driving): Oh, the car's basically on E. You'll have to get gas on your way to work tomorrow.
Charlie: Ugh. I can just get it on my way home.
Katie: (sideways look issued to Charlie which translates as "why do you put things off?!")
Charlie: (sees look. ignores.) Or! We can get it at the 7-11 on the way to small group tomorrow- it's always cheaper there! (Slight smirk as he knows he has Katie now)
Katie: Gah. Fine.
Charlie: I know how to appeal to you.
Flash forward to Tuesday night as we are (surprise!) running late to small group and have to forgo getting gas until afterwards.
So. Driving to Target from our friend's house where small group is held. This drive is less than two miles. As we crest the hill to Target, the car sputters. I (Katie) am driving again and exclaim, "the car is out of gas, the car is out of gas!". Luckily, I have the presence of mind to pull into the approaching left turn lane as it leads to the aforementioned "cheap" 7-11. We stall out in the turn lane, directly at the point where a car that had gas would have stopped to wait to turn.
Dirty looks are thrown.
We sit for a second both somewhat amazed that a 27 and soon to be 30 year old could let a car run out of gas. Charlie gets out and pushes the car across the intersection as I yell "faster!" just to give him some extra motivation. He pushes the car till it is coasting down the small hill into the gas station. Which is great. Except that the power steering and power brakes are not working, hence I am stomping on the brakes and turning the wheel with all my might to get it into a spot next to a pump. Which was luckily available and I didn't have to maneuver around anyone. That would have been awkward to have to stop, get out and explain to another driver that no, I could not back up as I have no gas.
When I get out to pump the gas, I can't help but burst out laughing. It was so ridiculous. Charlie heard me laughing as he was walking down the hill and started laughing as well. The other people at the pumps probably thought I was off my meds as I cackled away. At least Charlie joined me eventually so that gave more credibility to my insane laughs.
After we filled the car up with gas, Charlie thanked me for laughing and not blowing a gasket that we ran out of gas. Not sure why he would think I would do that- I'm always so calm and collected.
So, this story illustrates that things have been "popping up" in our life lately that are not totally expected. We replaced our dishwasher (yeah!) but in the process, had water leak into our basement. As soon as we signed the receipt on the dishwasher, our ailing computer went critical and has all but waved the white flag of surrender on life. So, a new computer purchase is in our future. We're looking forward to having a computer that runs on a new-fangled processor instead of hamsters so that hopefully things like posting pictures and writing blogs will be significantly less time consuming.
Hope this made you laugh as much as it made us. Here's to the unexpected (both good and not so good)!
~KC
We were heading home from small group, trying to make it to Target before it closed so I could pick up the new Sugarland CD (woohoo!). To truly appreciate what happened next, we need to flash back to the night before when we were on our way over to a friend's house for dinner.
Katie (driving): Oh, the car's basically on E. You'll have to get gas on your way to work tomorrow.
Charlie: Ugh. I can just get it on my way home.
Katie: (sideways look issued to Charlie which translates as "why do you put things off?!")
Charlie: (sees look. ignores.) Or! We can get it at the 7-11 on the way to small group tomorrow- it's always cheaper there! (Slight smirk as he knows he has Katie now)
Katie: Gah. Fine.
Charlie: I know how to appeal to you.
Flash forward to Tuesday night as we are (surprise!) running late to small group and have to forgo getting gas until afterwards.
So. Driving to Target from our friend's house where small group is held. This drive is less than two miles. As we crest the hill to Target, the car sputters. I (Katie) am driving again and exclaim, "the car is out of gas, the car is out of gas!". Luckily, I have the presence of mind to pull into the approaching left turn lane as it leads to the aforementioned "cheap" 7-11. We stall out in the turn lane, directly at the point where a car that had gas would have stopped to wait to turn.
Dirty looks are thrown.
We sit for a second both somewhat amazed that a 27 and soon to be 30 year old could let a car run out of gas. Charlie gets out and pushes the car across the intersection as I yell "faster!" just to give him some extra motivation. He pushes the car till it is coasting down the small hill into the gas station. Which is great. Except that the power steering and power brakes are not working, hence I am stomping on the brakes and turning the wheel with all my might to get it into a spot next to a pump. Which was luckily available and I didn't have to maneuver around anyone. That would have been awkward to have to stop, get out and explain to another driver that no, I could not back up as I have no gas.
When I get out to pump the gas, I can't help but burst out laughing. It was so ridiculous. Charlie heard me laughing as he was walking down the hill and started laughing as well. The other people at the pumps probably thought I was off my meds as I cackled away. At least Charlie joined me eventually so that gave more credibility to my insane laughs.
After we filled the car up with gas, Charlie thanked me for laughing and not blowing a gasket that we ran out of gas. Not sure why he would think I would do that- I'm always so calm and collected.
So, this story illustrates that things have been "popping up" in our life lately that are not totally expected. We replaced our dishwasher (yeah!) but in the process, had water leak into our basement. As soon as we signed the receipt on the dishwasher, our ailing computer went critical and has all but waved the white flag of surrender on life. So, a new computer purchase is in our future. We're looking forward to having a computer that runs on a new-fangled processor instead of hamsters so that hopefully things like posting pictures and writing blogs will be significantly less time consuming.
Hope this made you laugh as much as it made us. Here's to the unexpected (both good and not so good)!
~KC
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Sister Hazel in Annapolis
At the end of June we went to another concert- Sister Hazel was playing in Annapolis. First we went and ate crabs on the water and then we headed over to Ram's Head Live for the show.
Which was awesome.
Sister Hazel is Shelley's favorite band and she had made me a CD of their music the week before we went so I'd know more than their two big hits (all for you, change your mind). However, it was such a good show that you didn't even need to know their music to enjoy it. They were hilarious and the venue was very small so we felt part of the show. You'll see from the pictures we were really close to the stage!
I love Annapolis, it's so cute and charming and reminds me of the sailing vacations I'd take with a childhood friend on the Bay. It was a lovely day!
Mmmm.. hush puppies. Complete with honey butter.
Hello crabs!
The view from the restaurant
The view from my seat at the table- Charlie and Jarrod
Shells and I by some pretty flowers
Annapolis at sunset
Hazaah! Three for three!
~KC
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Harry Connick Jr. Serenades Our Picnic
Also back in June, we went to see Harry Connick Jr. at Wolf Trap, an convienant, outdoor venue in our area. From where we choose to sit on the lawn, you couldn't actually see him, but you could hear him just fine (swoon!). We went with a group of our friends from our small group and had a lovely, relaxing evening full of yummy food and great music.
Jeremy and Leah enjoying our lawn seats (note Leah's adorable anchor shorts!)
That's Harry- I promise.
Us and our bag o'pita chips
Jarrod and Shelley
Woohoo- I'm 2 for 2 on the posting goal! :)
~KC
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Playing Catch Up: Dog Friendly Winery
I have no more excuses. I'm not in school anymore. I work from home most days. But I still can't keep up with the blog. Ok, well I have one excuse to offer: our old computer that is on it's last legs, takes 400 years to do anything and that wouldn't be replaced until we save the money for it. That's my (lame) excuse. So, a series of posts about our fun summer is a'comin. Maybe if I commit to one a day I can have it updated soon. Maybe.
Well.
Back in June (why does this seem so long ago now?!) Charlie and I went to an ultra dog friendly winery about an hour away. A number of wineries in our area allow dogs on the property but this one calls itself "dog-centric". The name even creates the acronym BOW; as in bow wow. We had a fun time but it was ridiculously hot so we couldn't really lounge outside and enjoy like we had hoped. Oh well, there's always the fall!
Paisley and I by the tasting counter
The view outside
They even had a dog etched into the dog. So cute!
~KC
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