Wicked

Last night was finally the anticipated day to go see Wicked.  I was super excited, but more excited for Savannah.  I knew she was gonna love it.  After an early dinner we headed out.

 

We got there just a few minutes before the doors opened.  Patrick bought really great seats.  We were the front row of the Mezzanine. They really were awesome seats.  Nobody in front of us, perfect view of the stage, we could also see down into the orchestra pit really well also.

 

 

The show was fantastic!  As soon as it started I actually started crying.  It was special to see this awesome show with my girl. 

 Savannah LOVED it!

  As soon as it was over, she called Dad to tell him all about it. 

 

It was a super, fantastic birthday gift from a super fantastic husband!

 

 

 

 

Love story- part 3

You can find part 1 and part 2 here

I waited for him to call for several days.
He never did call.  I was shocked!  I thought we had gotten along so well. 

Apparently he (honestly) lost my number.  On accident.  He was just as bummed as me that he hadn't been able to call.

Finally after several days of wondering if I'd ever hear from him again, Christie called and said that they were all going out to dinner, and Patrick really wanted me to come.

He was at the restaurant when I pulled in.  After I got out of my car he came over and took my hand. We picked up right where we left off a few nights earlier.  We walked inside hand in hand.

We sat together and I knew we were officially a "thing".

I was right. 

So, when we met Patrick had just recently turned 18 and graduated from High School.  Yes, he was/is 3 years younger than me.  He had joined the Navy, and was leaving for Boot Camp just three weeks after we met.  He had already quit his two jobs, and was planning to spend the next few weeks before he left hanging out with friends and family.

Then we met.

It was not something that either of us were expecting at all!

But at the same time our relationship came so effortlessly, it was as if we were always meant to be together.

The few short weeks before he left we spent together as much as humanly possible.  I worked a ton, and had to commute 35 minutes each way.  Each night after work, I would go straight to wherever he was.  We would hang out all night and into the morning.  There were many days I never slept at all.  I would just go home shower and put on fresh clothes, then drive to work again.  It was insane!

To be continued....

Ouch

Last night while Trevor was on a Scout campout, Trevor fell into a Cactus!
He had the spines on over his arm and shoulder. His leaders took good care of him, and got them all out. It took them over an hour. He is fine today just a little sore, and has red bumps all over his arm and back.

 

He told me "It's just another story to tell my future grandkids!"

Mini Maker Faire

Today I took the kiddos to the Mini Maker Faire in ABQ.

I've heard about the Maker Faire from my sis-in-law Jenny, who takes her boys to the one in San Francisco every year.  Every since I heard about it, I've wanted to go with the kids.

When I found out they were having a mini faire in ABQ I was excited.


It was cool.  Lots of hands on activities to try. 

For the love of baking!

I seriously have an addiction to baking. 

Monday I made some iced oatmeal cookies, just because.
On Wednesday night I decided to bake monster cookie bars, and banana bread.

After I was done baking Wednesday night, I was thinking I need some sort of intervention.  I bake at least 4 times a week.  I wish it was healthy wheat bread, but it's usually something sweet. 

Tonight it's chilly outside.  The first signs of Fall are here.

That makes me want to make a bunch of pumpkin chocolate chip muffins, cinnamon rolls, and pies.
It's relaxing for me.  Too bad it helps me stay pretty chunky.
If I could only learn how say no to eating as much of the stuff I bake.