Night Out on the Town

For our anniversary Darren's parents kindly took the boys while we went out to dinner, went dancing and then stayed at a hotel. It was romantic, relaxing, and fun. There are things that we learned about each other throughout the evening, yes even after 10 yrs. we still learn about each other, and take your mind out of the gutter because I will not be sharing dirty bedtime stories with you. Here is a taste...
























1.) Darren's stomach can not handle a big juicy steak now that we have been vegetarian for a while (as much as he desires it)
2.) We still have plenty to talk about at the dinner table, conversations that don't involve our kids.
3.) Darren now refers to people his own age as older couples.
4.) We both look young enough to get carded at Gruene Hall.
5.) We officially are old because we left before the main act was on and were not amused by the girl peeing in the parking lot.
6.) Nicole doesn't like it when Darren's attempt to be romantic involves the sentence "I am stuck with you good or bad". What? Aren't you supposed to whisper love words in my ears and tell me it has been wonderful. Not that you are stuck with me!! Ahh talk about ruining the mood :)
7.) Sleeping in has now become 7:30 a.m. followed by rolling over and trying to return to blissful dreams.

It really was a great, relaxing, luxurious time. The boys enjoyed it too. Daniel took to calling Esther mom (nice to know I am easily replaced). The boys went out to dinner and listened to live music on the river, followed by chocolate cake. When they woke up in the morning they got donuts and hot chocolate. Noticing a trend? No wonder my kids loved it.

We got to spend lots of time with Darren's parents, grandmother, brother and sister as well as their significant others. As always their was good food and good conversation involved. We went swimming, the boys played at the park and played basketball. We even got to celebrate Darren and Jody's birthday with ice cream clown cones. Thanks to everyone for the good time.

Bernie is cooking out on the grille. Don't forget to check out our dinner menus and contribute a little ideas yourself.

Meme and Jody laughing it up.


Bernie (Poppy), Uncle Mark, Uncle Trent Trent and Esther (Bubbie).

Uncle Jack and Daniel.

Here the boys take a moment out of their day to burn off some steam and wrestle.
Daniel is hamming it up for the camera. Say "Cheeeeeeeessssssseeeee"

Uncle Trent and Uncle Mark with one of their babies.

Happy Birthday Aunt Jody!

Happy Birthday Darren!


Ian was enjoying his ice cream -
even though he doesn't look it here.

Trent and Mark


Alex enjoying his ice cream cone

Ian reading to meme (Darren's grandmother)


This is Trent looking up information about cockroach hearts and comparing them with the hearts of other living creatures for the boys. Fascinating stuff

Now as I am sure you have all been waiting... the winner of the name that photo contest is Barbara with her title "Bottoms Up" Keep your eyes out for your prize.