he always surprises me with flowers, dinners and desserts out, shopping places........
on friday, he called me around 730 and said "get out of your jammies, get dressed and be ready when i get home." Then, he took a round-about way to Polaris Mall and we went to CA Pizza Kitchen.....yum! (ooooh and you need to try their CA avocado spring rolls...holy delish)
he keeps me on my toes, even if I really don't like surprises (and he knows it, but never ceases to amaze me with them!)
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
need your help
give me some ideas that you want to see me blog about......anything.....from stories from life, to ideas/views... (maybe).....because right now i don't feel like my life is 'blogworthy."
so, comment away. please and thanks :)
so, comment away. please and thanks :)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
fb info update
putting this here so i can remember the cool things i posted on my fb page :) hehe
Bio i do not use milk on the date on the jug. yuk.
i secretly give bear whole treats, only sometimes.
i could eat popcorn everyday, especially homestyle.
i do not get addicted to tv shows.
i hate when drivers do not use their blinker / signal / indicator.
i think dave and and jimmy are the funniest guys in the morning. (97.9). i laugh aloud on the way to work.
I have a vase that is never empty of fresh flowers from david.
i start my birthday and christmas list in the summer, and update it as needed.
i only wear fun socks. everyday.
i have the world's cutest nephew.
i am late to work, most days...only 5 min.
i hate that snooze is only 5 min. hmmm.
i have sweet home alabama as david's ring tone. i met him there. it is sweet.
i like watching UFC with our c-bus friends.
diet coke is my crack. but caffiene free since 7/4
snail mail is the best.
Bio i do not use milk on the date on the jug. yuk.
i secretly give bear whole treats, only sometimes.
i could eat popcorn everyday, especially homestyle.
i do not get addicted to tv shows.
i hate when drivers do not use their blinker / signal / indicator.
i think dave and and jimmy are the funniest guys in the morning. (97.9). i laugh aloud on the way to work.
I have a vase that is never empty of fresh flowers from david.
i start my birthday and christmas list in the summer, and update it as needed.
i only wear fun socks. everyday.
i have the world's cutest nephew.
i am late to work, most days...only 5 min.
i hate that snooze is only 5 min. hmmm.
i have sweet home alabama as david's ring tone. i met him there. it is sweet.
i like watching UFC with our c-bus friends.
diet coke is my crack. but caffiene free since 7/4
snail mail is the best.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
life
Has been crazy busy for the DJP kids.....and it's not really fun! D has been working a ton..that's what you get from your 4th year residency! J has been busy with scrapping jobs, scrapping retreats, and being caffiene free! Yup, these peeps are caff free (J for 2 mos, D for a few weeks...well, besides that iced tea he has sometimes!)
we've been so busy we haven't even taken pics! but....tonight is a black tie even so you'll see some pretty hot pics of this couple :)
we've been so busy we haven't even taken pics! but....tonight is a black tie even so you'll see some pretty hot pics of this couple :)
Sunday, August 8, 2010
a little update on the djp.......
we're doing allllllright. D has weekends off so we're enjoying the time together (although we need to taper down the shopping....lol).
In May, we spent time in NYC with a good college friend (who I'm sad to say I've neglected to keep regular contact with...that'll change SS)
It was also D's birthday, it was low key, just like him :)
Memorial Day plans were changed when D's grandpa Peter passed away suddenly. We drove home, attended the service (and were very inspired by the outpouring of community love for him). Then we met our nephew X and spent time in MN with the family. It was a touch of home that I think we both were needing.
In June we went on a whirl-wind trip to CT for M and R's wedding. It was fun seeing all of M's hard work (and R's too lol) come together for a great day! Didn't see too much of CT but being there on their special day was worth it!
D also had his last call as a jr. resident! Now we have a year of weekend's off to explore OH and do the things we haven't even heard of yet...hehe.
July was spent celebrating "our 6th inning" in detroit. Six years already! We've now spent equal number of anniversary's in MN and OH.
We also endured a few of the HOTTEST weeks ever in OH...like 95 degrees, heat index 105. just crazy. Luckily our little AC held out....(don't worry, i'm quickly knocking on wood). And the humidity.....it like never ends. rain doesn't even kick it out of the system....at least in MN come sunset it cools down a bit...here, it'll still be 95 at 1 am. blazing.......
we're getting through August....and expecting a fun Labor Day weekend when mom and dad P come and visit. We'll be checking out "the wilds" for an evening of dinner and 'safari.' looking forward to seeing them and exploring ohio with them!
In May, we spent time in NYC with a good college friend (who I'm sad to say I've neglected to keep regular contact with...that'll change SS)
It was also D's birthday, it was low key, just like him :)
Memorial Day plans were changed when D's grandpa Peter passed away suddenly. We drove home, attended the service (and were very inspired by the outpouring of community love for him). Then we met our nephew X and spent time in MN with the family. It was a touch of home that I think we both were needing.
In June we went on a whirl-wind trip to CT for M and R's wedding. It was fun seeing all of M's hard work (and R's too lol) come together for a great day! Didn't see too much of CT but being there on their special day was worth it!
D also had his last call as a jr. resident! Now we have a year of weekend's off to explore OH and do the things we haven't even heard of yet...hehe.
July was spent celebrating "our 6th inning" in detroit. Six years already! We've now spent equal number of anniversary's in MN and OH.
We also endured a few of the HOTTEST weeks ever in OH...like 95 degrees, heat index 105. just crazy. Luckily our little AC held out....(don't worry, i'm quickly knocking on wood). And the humidity.....it like never ends. rain doesn't even kick it out of the system....at least in MN come sunset it cools down a bit...here, it'll still be 95 at 1 am. blazing.......
we're getting through August....and expecting a fun Labor Day weekend when mom and dad P come and visit. We'll be checking out "the wilds" for an evening of dinner and 'safari.' looking forward to seeing them and exploring ohio with them!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
jucy (JUICY) lucy...
we made our own version of the "mn burger" for some friends one weekend.....here's all the oooey gooey fun goodness....
what you can't quite see is the yummy cheese dripping down our chins...
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what you can't quite see is the yummy cheese dripping down our chins...
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
back
i think i'll be back to blogging. been too long; but honestly, there hasn't been too much to blog about in our little life.
that is,
until last week :) NYC snapshot coming up!
not today though, i'm sick. crummy cold has set in.
that is,
until last week :) NYC snapshot coming up!
not today though, i'm sick. crummy cold has set in.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
this week....
on the scrappy side of my blog...check out some layouts that will be posted all week!!!
Slices of Life: scrapbooking
leave me some love too, it makes me happy! hehe.
Slices of Life: scrapbooking
leave me some love too, it makes me happy! hehe.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
candle lab
is a great new find in C-bus! I got DH this for his christmas gift, not knowing if he would enjoy it...turns out it was a good idea!
he had fun creating: applewaterine (his own scented candle).
AJ and E made britishparty water and one more...crummy can't remember. I hope they are enjoying their scents too!
he had fun creating: applewaterine (his own scented candle).
AJ and E made britishparty water and one more...crummy can't remember. I hope they are enjoying their scents too!
Monday, March 8, 2010
a taste of home...
and that made us so happy!
E and AJ came on a whim valentine's weekend....they couldn't get to someplace warm, so C-bus it was! We enjoyed the North Market, Candle Lab (more pics soon), and Dave and Buster's. Oh, and Italian Dunkers, a la school lunch! yum! Sunday was saying good bye, but having this time with home was just wonderful! Thanks for "settling" on c-bus, hehe!
out to grandview cafe:
jackpot, on the 1st try!
photo op, good job AJ!
playing euchre after italian dunkers...
E and AJ came on a whim valentine's weekend....they couldn't get to someplace warm, so C-bus it was! We enjoyed the North Market, Candle Lab (more pics soon), and Dave and Buster's. Oh, and Italian Dunkers, a la school lunch! yum! Sunday was saying good bye, but having this time with home was just wonderful! Thanks for "settling" on c-bus, hehe!
out to grandview cafe:
jackpot, on the 1st try!
photo op, good job AJ!
playing euchre after italian dunkers...
Sunday, March 7, 2010
the best thing...
i ever ate....a spoof on the food network show:
i love RedRobin and although it isn't always DH's fave place....we ended up there in after a "local" place had 2.5hr wait...but from where we hear thurman's will be worth it when we get there!
Here's DH: enjoying a little ketchup on his burger....
Here's me with The Best Thing I've Ever Ate: their a1 peppercorn burger...delish. it's like a taste explosion in your mouth. my fave.
i love RedRobin and although it isn't always DH's fave place....we ended up there in after a "local" place had 2.5hr wait...but from where we hear thurman's will be worth it when we get there!
Here's DH: enjoying a little ketchup on his burger....
Here's me with The Best Thing I've Ever Ate: their a1 peppercorn burger...delish. it's like a taste explosion in your mouth. my fave.
Monday, March 1, 2010
hi,,,
we're here.
DH is back at main hospital and the craziness of that schedule has started already.
I'm just muttling through work...same old.
Bear is still adorable.
any things you want me to blog about?? share here and maybe i'll get inspired to post here more often :)
DH is back at main hospital and the craziness of that schedule has started already.
I'm just muttling through work...same old.
Bear is still adorable.
any things you want me to blog about?? share here and maybe i'll get inspired to post here more often :)
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
i don't understand
Somethings in life are just beyond our comprehension. Take callen. I spent a couple summers babysitting callen and his sister megan. summers filled with pogs, bike rides, movies and playing with the neighbors. not sure i was the best babysitter but looking back, we had fun. callen has been a friend of my brother's since, well, since I can remember him having friends.
As I'm reading through pages of comments on FB at Callen's memorial page, I'm staring in admiration for this young man who touched so many lives with his smile, his genuine heart, and his talents. What an amazing young man he became, and it is bringing tears to my eyes that his life ended far too soon. His sister posted on her blog an adorable pic of the Callen i remember, what a cool kid!
to his family and friends, you're in my thoughts as this week culminates in a celebration of a wonderful life.
As I'm reading through pages of comments on FB at Callen's memorial page, I'm staring in admiration for this young man who touched so many lives with his smile, his genuine heart, and his talents. What an amazing young man he became, and it is bringing tears to my eyes that his life ended far too soon. His sister posted on her blog an adorable pic of the Callen i remember, what a cool kid!
to his family and friends, you're in my thoughts as this week culminates in a celebration of a wonderful life.
Monday, February 15, 2010
my new fitness goal
i mega failed in january...let's just move on past that.
so, i'm doing the Couch to 5K progam...in 9 weeks i'll be able to do a 5k.....well, i should be able to now but i think when i push it, i do it too fast and give up.
I'll do those workouts plus a couple classes and get this booty of mine back under control....lol
so, i'm doing the Couch to 5K progam...in 9 weeks i'll be able to do a 5k.....well, i should be able to now but i think when i push it, i do it too fast and give up.
I'll do those workouts plus a couple classes and get this booty of mine back under control....lol
Thursday, February 4, 2010
10 things that make me happy
Tasha tagged me, so i'll share mine and tag some of you!
1. cereal, cookies, and cheese (my three fave foods)
2. DH, i am continually proud of him and amazed at his dedication
3. my pup, he's too dang cute!
4. my job: it really is what i am happy doing in life
5. scrapbooking and yes, i'm quite obsessed
6. fun socks
7. basic grey and bazzill (cuz they deserve their own spot)
8. true friends, old and new
9. inside jokes
10.the $ spot at tar-get, even just to browse.
alright, tagging:
missey
silva
emily
sharon
amy:)
1. cereal, cookies, and cheese (my three fave foods)
2. DH, i am continually proud of him and amazed at his dedication
3. my pup, he's too dang cute!
4. my job: it really is what i am happy doing in life
5. scrapbooking and yes, i'm quite obsessed
6. fun socks
7. basic grey and bazzill (cuz they deserve their own spot)
8. true friends, old and new
9. inside jokes
10.the $ spot at tar-get, even just to browse.
alright, tagging:
missey
silva
emily
sharon
amy:)
Sunday, January 10, 2010
holding pattern
that's what our life is. it's pretty much same thing, different day.
DH is still busy with work, projects, presentations, research.....
I am still just working and scrapping.
I have added the gym back to my routine. Goals for January are: 60 mi on treadmill and 6 classes at the gym. ten days in and I'm only at 2 classes and 2 miles, but the month is still young.
We spent time this weekend with M and R, a fun couple we've become good friends with. I love our movie nights. I hope to see them and the Msquared couple more too!
I still haven't met that little nephew of mine, but hoping to get home in Feb!
and we'll finally be getting to NYC to explore the city with my college friend S! can't wait for our vacation!!!
hope the new year is starting off great for you!
DH is still busy with work, projects, presentations, research.....
I am still just working and scrapping.
I have added the gym back to my routine. Goals for January are: 60 mi on treadmill and 6 classes at the gym. ten days in and I'm only at 2 classes and 2 miles, but the month is still young.
We spent time this weekend with M and R, a fun couple we've become good friends with. I love our movie nights. I hope to see them and the Msquared couple more too!
I still haven't met that little nephew of mine, but hoping to get home in Feb!
and we'll finally be getting to NYC to explore the city with my college friend S! can't wait for our vacation!!!
hope the new year is starting off great for you!
