Anniversary Sunset Sailing!

We celebrated our 2nd anniversary with a sunset sail on Lake Hefner! 

 

 We enjoyed a bottle of champagne during our sail. 

It was perfect. Cheers to many many more to come!

Sprucing Up!

In preparation for Dave's Big Birthday Bash next weekend, we've been sprucing up the backyard/deck.
I of course started with flowers, I'd fallen in love with these wine barrel planters I saw all over Napa and San Fran then I remembered seeing them at TJ Maxx and was SO happy they were still there weeks later when I finally pulled the trigger!

I also got the cute little candle lantern at TJ for a whopping $6!

Check out the inspiration pics:

Not to toot my own horn, but I like mine better! Hell yeah! Self-High-Five!

Anyways, we also painted the garage, the same color it was before... but now it doesn't look as ghetto.
I also added a few flowers and a Pink Hibiscus to the front porch planter! I LOVE Hibiscus flowers! I was so happy when this baby was only $7 at Lowes! Sold!

Going in for the close up:

And we're working on this little diy to add more light to the backyard.

I'll show finished pics when they're all hung up, I'm working on drinking 2 more bottles so we can have enough... it's a rough life I live.

Busy Planning!

I've been busy planning (storyofmylife), Dave's birthday party! I'm SO excited to plan this party!  He's been studying so hard and his Dental School class is the 1st one that has to go year round so I'm going to make his birthday a big blowout! I'm giving it a "Beer" theme, b/c Dave loves him some beer.

Here's what I've got so far from my Pinterist obsession.

Prints to frame and put around the house:

Source: allposters.com via Christine on Pinterest

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Sign for the front door:

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We need a new beer pong table for tailgates (since some jackass stole ours last year) and this one folds up to the size of a briefcase!? Hell yes!

Source: amazon.com via Christine on Pinterest

I also plan on putting out a jar for the bottle caps like this:

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I've got the party favor koozie's ordered and can't wait to see them in person!
Here's a sneak peek:

SideNote: You can now have Koozie's made to fit your solo cups!
Someone needs to make these for our tailgates!

If any of you have any "Beer Themed" party suggestions I'd love to hear them!

Cozy Night In & Recent Ramblings

The weather has been too cold to do anything lately. We watched the National Championship game on Monday night and invited a couple over to join us, the girl said it was too cold to go out. I don't blame her, I didn't want to leave the house either.

Tuesday night we were determined to have fun even if we weren't snowed in, we were frozen in it felt like.
So we busted out my new backgammon board (Thanks to Dave for getting me this awesome gift for Christmas!), poured some wine, lit some candles and cozied up to the table to play!

After watching 3 YouTube videos on how to play backgammon we were ready!

I think this was around the time I said, "The hunt is over, the race is on." In my creepiest voice.

I beat him 2 out of 3 games. :)

I did have a lot more prior experience though... my Dad and I used to play all the time when I was younger.

We stayed warm and had fun without the TV. I'd say it was a successful night. :)

I also have to share a recent conversation:

Dave: Ugh I have to go to school until 4 tomorrow!!!!

Me: Oh how rough, I got home at 630, I don't want to hear it. Here I made oatmeal chocolate chip cookies, they will make it all better.
Me: You really ate 7 of those cookies, didn't you?

Dave: Yep, but it's ok I'm going to bench it out later.

Me: OoooooK

Dave: How many did you have?

Me: 2. I know my limits.

Dave: Psh whatever. (Lactaid commercial plays on TV)

Dave: Lactaid, it doesn't make me diarrhea on myself!

Me: ::smirks::

Dave: Sorry I'm on a sugar high. Hey Look! I'm holding Cooper in his pooping position
Me: That's nice babe. I'm going to bed.
Dave: Ahh ok I'll stop. Don't leave.

I think Break Dave is sticking around a little longer... and I'm totally ok with that. He's way more entertaining.

  

Bye-Bye Break-Dave

This week I have to say goodbye to On A Break Dave... after 3 long weeks of having him around he will surely be missed.
Break Dave looks like this:

Here are my favorite parts of Break Dave
   He's willing to pose for ridiculous pictures whenever I want
   He has time to do chores around the house
   He comes to bed with me at the same time everynight
   He goes to chick flicks with me (and sneaks a couple drinks in his coat pockets for us to share)
   He sends me pics of the dogs randomly being cute during the day
   He likes to stay up late having fun, not studying

As Dental School starts back up he will slowly morph back into School Dave...
School Dave looks like this:

always studying and checking email. boo!

(this is what you get when you bring School Dave out of the house and try to get Break Dave to come out)

Sometimes School Dave can be just like Break Dave, and those are the times I love the most :)

This semester I vow to bring Break Dave out more often (I know his friends have missed him).

I will try my hardest, The best way to get him out is with a good shoulder rub, some snacks (cheese and crackers or chips and salsa), a glass of scotch and the promise of a good time!

But for now, we can dream about the days when Break Dave comes back and pulls stunts like this:

Maybe getting School Dave back for a while isn't so bad...

Ps - Sorry babe! You know I love ya! :)