Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Valentine's Day!






I know that many of us perceive Valentine's Day as another holiday created by our consumer culture; another excuse for us to buy cards, chocolate, and flowers, and to make that dinner reservation...but I still enjoy it :). I went so many years without a "Valentine", sometimes moping in my singleness, and other times rejoicing in it. I remember what it was like dreaming about love and what it would feel like. Love is so much more than a dream or a feeling. Love is action. Allen and I celebrated our second Valentine's Day together and it was so much fun. I enjoyed the little details and the planning. It wasn't about the gifts, although the flowers were lovely, but it was about the conversation, the hugs, the kisses, and just being together. I'm in love, and I never knew that I could love anyone like this. I'm blessed to have found the man I will marry and I truly believe that we are the perfect match for each other. Love to you all.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Happy 2009!






New Years Eve was a blast. We started off at Luciano's, an Italian restaurant near downtown. The tables were decorated with balloons and party favors, the disco lights were going, and the music was playing. I didn't expect the place to be so festive, but with the owner, Luciano, anything is possible. Luciano is a little Italian man who looks exactly like Einstein.

After dinner we went downtown to The Poet and the Patriot and then ended up at Cypress because The Red was packed. We met up with Emily, Shera, and Nate York and danced the night away. I'm excited for 2009!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Go Niners!





Mark and Marcie Kubisch invited us to go to a 49ers game with them, and it was awesome. Allen was super excited and it was my first pro football game. I'm not a huge "sports person", but I love watching live games, and the hot dogs and cracker jacks were quite yummy. The 49ers won!

Christmas 2008!







Christmas was great. Lots of family time and lots of food. Allen and I celebrated Christmas Eve with his family in Prunedale, and we celebrated Christmas day with my family. Christmas was very mellow this year which was nice. I'm looking forward to next Christmas...our first as a married couple!