6 years, 1 day

So, as most of you are fully aware, our anniversary was yesterday.  A great friend of mine had offered to come watch my boys while we went out . . . mind you, for the first time in almost  a year without chitlins . . .

We didn’t have any money.  Hiking Silver Falls was elected for several reasons . . . it was close, its one of my favorite spots, its gorgeous, its free (minus gas moola) and, mostly, because it was one of our beginner dates, back in the day.

We were geared up for that, mentally, not literally . . . not that extensive of a hike. But I was fine with it . . .

Hubby wanders out to check the mail about 1pm, opens the door and I’m immediately aware of the giddiness radiating from his being.  We had received a check in the mail, thanks to our lovely and proficient state tax system.   OH YEAH, BABY . . . we’re goin’ out!

Jake’s Crawfish is where we ended up, in downtown Portlando. It was some of THE best seafood I have ever had . . . and the service (which is the selling point for me) was tremendous! We made online reservations and they had special menus printed with ‘happy anniversary’ printed on the top . . . we got a free chocolate decadent desert after our meal . . . scrumptious dining!! So, after just hanging out, eating and talking, we headed back.

Ok, and Woodburn Outlet mall . . . that place needs to keep its doors open til 9pm . . . we showed up at 7:55pm and were disappointed they were already shutting the place down. Oh well.

So, a movie was rented . . . Hubby got his pint of icecream and we headed home. We were home by 9:30.

Our fantastic and deeply appreciated toddler-watcher had already put my tots to bed . . . my house was spotless . . . all was peaceful as we walked in the door!! I could not thank K enough for her time, expertise, thoughtfulness, kindness, graciousness . . . I know I’m forgetting some.  I’m just overwhelmed by her friendship sometimes!  Thank you, K!!  I owe ya one (or 20, whatever)!

So, we watched Dan in Real Life with Steve Carell and it was cute . . . I like Steve Carell due to The Office sitcom I catch periodically and he was good in the above.

Ooh, and I shall mention I acquired two . . . TWO new workout dvd’s . . . thanks to my undeserved (as in, I don’t deserve her) friend, K . . . so I shall Taebo and run my fat arse into shape!! I shall!!

I also know God is the one who ultimately blessed yesterday’s outing . . . providing, keeping us safe, etc etc etc . . . all is in HIS hands!

God Bless and have a great March 26th!