ever mine.ever thine.ever ours.

I'm supposed to type "I can't believe it's been one year since we got married!"...However, I'd like to mix things up a bit and say, I can't believe it's been five years since I first met the most incredible person in my life, my love, my confidant and best friend...my husband. He makes me realize everyday that love truly is a gift...it's sending an "I love you" text, even though you saw that person five minutes before, it's a night at Flashback's or The Shack...and holding no judgement toward anyone :), it's countless nights spent listening to music in the truck, or a trip to Buc-ees for Coke and Dr. Pepper Icees! It's about being with someone who wants to go through life with you, experiencing not only the happiest of times, but the struggles as well...just because they know they'll be able to conquer anything with you by their side.

I found this picture of us on our first date, March 2005 :)

I baked him a chocolate cake to celebrate our 1 year...and it was wonderful, if I do say so myself!

And he took me to San Antonio for the weekend...we stayed at Hotel Valencia (gorgeous and fancy) and I was excited to be in room 910...you know the whole" lucky number 8" thing :)

We had a fabulous dinner at "our" restaurant, The Palm...Chad had the NY strip and I had lamb chops, and of course we shared a piece of the infamous 6 layer chocolate cake! For the past 3 years we've eaten at The Palm on our anniversary...so it looks to be the spot for the next 50+ years!

Stay tuned for a post on Winston's weekend with grandparents G&W!

*Sweet Dreams*

C&E

The Reign of Sir Winston

"ABC, it's easy as 1-2-3!" It's been a busy week of learning new things and playing fun games!...all this rhyming, it must be the Mad Hatter coming out in me...we saw "Alice" on Friday :)

Having a bit of writer's block tonight, BUT the sound of a puppy's snore has done the trick!

The first picture above, greeting you as you tip-toe into this post is actually an action shot while playing "Shark!" This is a game we started up with Milo, who is a furry uncle of Winston's. Anyhow, the game takes place under a "fortress of solitude," i.e. couch, chair or bed...whichever suites your pup's fancy. The pup hides there and we try to get him to come out and capture him! BUT you mustn't get bit by the "shark-pup!"

This picture just makes me laugh...so I had to put it up. I think he might be channeling Kermit the Frog...

He had his last set of shots today AND he weighed in at 12 pounds!

He always acts a little funky after shots....

Passed out after dinner

He loves his house that Grandparents T&D got for him!

A nice way to end the day...relaxing in his oasis, equipped with palm tree and a sunset!

Also, we have made a few adjustments to the apartment and it looks fabulous, if I don't say so myself! Pictures to come and of course a special post on our 1 year wedding anniversary as well.

Goodnight!

C&E

"this little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine..."

Chad and I went home a few weeks ago to visit family and it was Winston's first trip to Houston. He did pretty well considering his kennel was double bedded...rotten! I've been promising my grandfather for a few months now that I would come and help him go through Meme's kitchen and this time was it...

We went through the cabinets and it was like a living scrapbook turning page after page of memories one could only imagine. The cutting board I used to cut on when she and I would cook, my grandfather made for her in wood shop over 50 years ago, the crystal dishes she would let me fill with olives, deviled eggs and cranberry sauce, which was for any occasion, not just Thanksgiving and Christmas, because we loved it so much. The grapefruit spoons that only Meme's have handy :)

A few boxes and some pots and pans later, we arrived back in Austin and as I unpacked their wedding china I realized these "things" aren't just treasures from my Meme's life, but a timeless collection signifying over 50 years of a strong, dedicated and loving marriage. A life that was lived to the fullest and left nothing to regret, she's someone to be missed, but never forgotten. On this note, this weekend marks our 1st wedding anniversary and I'm so blessed to have such a wonderful person to share my life with.

Meme and Pepe at Florida State...

In Winston's World...

He has recently discovered belly rubs, thus the result...

He's also expanding his wardrobe, in hopes of building his ego...

let it shine, let it shine, let it shine...

c&e

Mum's the word...

"No, no" has become the conventional exclamation around the household, I found my ironing board doubling as a manicure table and now I am contemplating a patent for a "puppy palm rest"...to satisfy your typing needs, when blogging of course.

I thought I'd never mutter the words (at least not for another 10 years)...but, "WE ARE PROUD PARENTS!"...to our baby boston terrier, Winston....ta da

He is 12 weeks, 4.5 pounds and every bit of wonderful...even as he snores. It's only his second day here in Austin, but Dallas rasied, he is a city boy at heart. We've been wanting a boston for sometime and were lucky enough to find such a great catch on http://www.craigslist.com/ (plug)...:) Anyhow, this picture to the left is him looking guilty for a crime I've yet to discover, but I love him no less, regardless!

And one last picture to take with you...my puppy loves

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c&e: The Reality Show

Hello to whoever will read this.

I'm here because I miss writing immensely. I know I will find a way to fit it into my life again one day, but for now, this will suffice my need. I'm excited to have a place to come and tell my, well really 'our' story. My friends and family always joke about how great it would be to have cameras filming our lives for a reality show (that would of course receive top ratings)...well this is as close as it gets! For now, I don't have much to share, seeing that it is 12:09 am and I should be crawling into bed 2 hours ago :)

Most of you who will visit this site will already know, but for those who are new, 'blogette' friends I'll call you, I will give you a short story on us...

My husband Chad and I met in college and always wanted to live in Austin ,Tx. We are here now, for almost 2 years and love it! Chad has just started working for Travis County Sheriff's Office, a huge goal he has worked towards and worth every moment. I'm working at Cole Haan, a shoe/handbag specialty retailer under NIKE. I love everything about the fashion industry and the artistic chances it continues to take. I love manicures, cupcakes, writing and scary movies. Chad enjoys baseball and all things related, cheeseburgers, The Sopranos and going to concerts!

Pretty simple pair, but never a dull moment!

c&e