Valentine's Day

We decided to keep it low key for Valentine's Day. We had no desire to try and fight the crowds just to have dinner together so I decided, after watching some inspirational Food Network shows, that I would attempt to make a homemade meal for the two of us.

So Ian and I headed off to Albertson's and bought all ingredients that Rachel Ray and Giada De Laurentiis recommended for their recipes. Ian loved picking out the steaks at the butcher counter, he said that he could never be a vegetarian because the meat looked so good even raw! Gross, I know!

So last night I made our first Valentine's dinner. I made Sliced Steak with Herbs, Bacon-Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Herb Stuffed Tomatoes. I even tried to be romantic and lit some candles. Ian pulled out his romance and bought me some flowers while I was at work. I guess he finally got the hint! He also got me a dress from Old Navy and I bought him some cologne. The dinner turned out fabulous and I was surprised at how easy it was, considering I don't cook very often! I might even attempt to do it next year!

Good News

After a week and a day of stress and worry, Ian was offered a job today! I am so happy and relieved! He is making close to what he was at his other job and he has full benefits so I guess that means the baby is back on! And the best part of it is the hours he will be working. He is working "normal" hours! For our whole married life he has always worked nights which has been stressful and hard, but now he works a 9-6 job and I am very excited to have him home at nights. I guess that means I will have to learn how to cook now because we have never really had dinners together so I have lucked out...maybe this isn't such a great idea! Thanks for everyone's thoughts and prayers, it has meant a lot to us!

Harlem Globetrotters

A few weeks ago Ian was watching a Jazz game when they announced that the Harlem Globetrotters would be coming to town. Several years ago I went on a blind date to the see them and had a ton of fun so when I heard that they were coming again I asked Ian if we could go. He had never been so he said he wanted to see them. We decided to invite my sister and her family along since it is more of a family event then a game!

The game was last night so my sister drove down and we took the Trax to the Delta Center (I know it's called something else now, but it will forever be the Delta Center to me!). We had a blast! It is such a fun show to watch, they really know how to entertain a crowd. If you ever get the chance to see them I highly recommend it!

PS Ian is still looking for a job, but he says that he is loving his days off even if it is forced!

This Is What Stress Looks Like...

So yesterday I got a surprise visit from Ian at my work. He showed up around 11:00 and I immediately knew it had to be one of two things. Either he missed me terribly and couldn't wait to see me or he had been laid off from his job. Unfortunately it was the later of the two. That's right ladies and gentlemen...my dear husband is now unemployed!

It really was no surprise as it had been a looming threat for the last few weeks. We decided to would be best for him to wait it out and get the severance package and then find a new job. The good news is that he has already has several job interviews and more scheduled.

The only problem that this has caused, besides more grey hairs, is that after 8 weeks we will no longer have health insurance so that has kind of put a kink in some of our plans. The baby will have to wait until we get insurance. Also (so I guess there is more than one problem) we might have to push back buying a house this spring. But all things considered, we are in a good position right, we have just had to put some things on hold for now.

Oh wait! I forgot the worst part! To top it all off, with all this stress I have been eating and I have gained 3 pounds! Stupid Advanta Bank! See what they have done to me!

Hey There!

So I know I haven't posted anything in a long time, but there is a good reason for that...there is absolutely nothing exciting happening in our lives! Ian is working from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm every day between the radio station and his regular job. He is really enjoying his internship and has even had the chance to talk on the radio! I am working everyday and keeping myself busy with working out and cleaning the apartment. On a positive note, I have lost 12 pounds now (I hit a plateau this week and didn't lose much) and I only have 8 pounds to go before I can go back to the doctor. Well that is the entertaining update on us! PS: I just had to include this picture of my cute niece who thinks that she is a cat!

Ian's New Adventures

So I have to brag about my honey for a little, so please forgive me! Ian is in school majoring in Communications because he would love to become a sports broadcaster on the radio. That would be his dream job and he would die a happy man. Well he got a call on Friday from 1280 The Zone for an internship for this semester. For those of us who are not regular geeky AM sports listeners, 1280 The Zone is one of the most popular local sports shows on the radio. He started today and he is very excited about the opportunity to intern there and learn about the business. I wish him the best of luck with it!

New Year's Resolution

Ok, so since it is the New Year I thought I would jot down my resolutions for 2009!

1. Lose weight-I reached my goal for December and lost a total of 10 pounds last month! Another 10 pounds and I will start Clomid.
2. Exercise regularly
3. Save money for a down payment on a house
4. Buy a house
5. Get pregnant-I guess this would be more of a goal then a resolution, but I am determined!

I asked Ian what his resolutions were for this year and he gave me a typical guy answer and said "I don't know" - Men! (add rolling eyes here!)