September Currently

It's been a busy few weeks. 

Thank goodness for this three day weekend to get some stuff done. 

Linking up with Oh' Boy 4th Grade

I'm sitting in the office and Kyle is watching the League Finals on his computer sans headset. 

Therefore I'm really listening to sounds of fighting. 

Once Upon a Time season 3 came out on Netflix Friday and I've basically been binge watching it ever since. Since we don't have cable I'm always waiting for my shows to come out!

I'm so ready to be at the point where I'm prepared for the week. 

Instead, I'm still in the running around trying to get everything done phase. 

Please oh please get here soon October. 

It truly takes that long to get my Kinders into a normal schedule and feel prepared. 

I always procrastinate going to the grocery store. 

It's just one of those things I wish I didn't have to do!

Three trips: 

I've never been to Europe and always have wanted to.

I love cruising, it's so nice and relaxing.

It's so stinking hot here right now all I can think about is Fall and cooler weather!

Summer Days

This summer was one of the craziest, busiest ones I can remember. 

I was so thankful that we both had the time off that we could do all these wonderful things. 

Our July:

1. 4th of July was spent BBQing and hanging out at the pool with the family.

2. Julia and Robbie's Wedding.
The following day we spent an extremely short, whirlwind weekend celebrating my best friends wedding in Colorado. It was absolutely gorgeous.

3. I had my first experience with jury duty.
Thankfully there were too many jurors and I got to go home almost immediately!

 

4. 7/11

 

5. Orlando Weekend

One of Kyle's best friends came down from Iowa to visit. 

So we made the trip up there to see them. 

The last time we saw them, his wife was 6 months pregnant. 

When we saw them this summer, they had a 4 month old. 

 

 

 

 

  Of course, no Orlando trip is complete without a stop at Harry Potter World. 

6. Boender Annual Colorado Trip.

The following weekend, it was back to Colorado for a week long stay.

 

Totally met Clark Duke on the way home!

7. This cutie turned 1!

As you can see, July was insanely busy, but full of wonderful memories.  

Hello Summer!

Between switching over computers, trips, and the end of the school year there just hasn't seemed to be any time!

However, it officially is summer now and I actually have time to post. 

Lots has happened since I took my unplanned break. 

1. My niece lost her first tooth!

It fell right out of her mouth after dinner one night and we had to search the sidewalk in the rain for it. Lucky for her, we found it and the tooth fairy was able to make her first appearance.

2. Right after that, she celebrated her 5th birthday!

We went to Legoland and Sea World to mark the occasion. 

Sea World has gotten way better over the years, Legoland, not so great.

       

3. It's been the beginning of wedding season around here. 

The following weekends were filled with bridal showers, including my beautiful best friend's!

4. That brought me right up to the end of the school year.
I'm so thankful my first year is finally over and can't wait to dive into next year!

Some lovely parting gifts!

5. Right after school ended, we left for a family vacation to the beach.
Despite Kyle and I getting slightly burned the first day, we had a lot of nice relaxing time hanging out on the beach.
           
6. We left vacation early in order to get back for my best friend's bachelorette party.
We stayed on the beach, and luckily it was gorgeous weather!
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Do Opposites Attract?

One of the downfalls of going to work so early in the morning is no music!

Seriously, I search through every channel and am lucky to hear one or two songs.

I do get to hear all the morning talk shows. 

Typically it's not too thrilling, but every once in awhile it provides a good discussion topic.

Recently the topic was if couples work better if they are really similar or opposite.

Apparently, dating sites match people based on how many things they have in common.

 Kyle and I probably would never have been matched.

Core values and goals, of course, but the day to day things not so much.
I'm a first born, this means I like organization, planning, and following the rules.
I don't tend to bend much.
Kyle is a third born, baby of the family.
He is super go with the flow, not easily phased, who cares if we're late type person.
 He is crazy laid back.

Kyle builds computers and plays video games.

Sometimes he drives me crazy.
I mean, what is a goal oriented, go by the book person supposed to do when confronted with someone who could care less about her well laid plans?
I never am late, ever. Kyle likes to leave when things start.
I knew what college I wanted to go to, I went.
I knew what I wanted to do when I got a job, I found the best program and got my Master's.
That's just not Kyle.
But, if Kyle was just like me we probably wouldn't be together.

I like to read and watch TV

Thankfully, we did attract, opposite and all.
We truly balance each other out.
I'd like to think I make Kyle more conscientious about what's going on around him.
And maybe a little more organized.
I know that he had made me more relaxed.
He might not always see it, but I know it's true.
I'm okay with being a little late most of the time.
If things don't go exactly as planned I can handle it.
I don't even bother him immediately to clean up things.
Immediately is the key word here people,  lets not get crazy.

Neither of us are perfect, but I like to think that we're perfect for each other.
We work well with each other.
We keep each other on track and help balance the other out.
We still agree on the big things and we work around the little things.
In the end, I don't think it matters if you are the same or opposite as long as you are willing to commit to that person no matter what comes your way.
Committing to each other when it's hard to get along and when it seems like the easiest thing in the world.

If you're committed to each other, then you can get through the days when you just plain don't like them. And some days that's perfectly okay.

Love Is In The Air

How long have you been married?

Me: 1 year
Kyle: A year and 1 month 
 

Where was your first date?

Me: Well, we dated twice. Plus, we were in high school. So I don't know if we ever had an official first date. The second time we dated we went on an accidental date before we were officially going out when our friends baled on us last minute. We went to Kyle's sister's wedding for our first "date" after we were dating the second time. Confusing, I know.
 

 Kyle: I would probably say my school's prom was our first real date.    

Where was your first kiss?

Me: At church
Kyle: At church, right after she had changed from some event. It was a really bad time. 
 

Who first said, "I love you"?

Me: I would guess him, but neither of us can remember the first time we said it. Whoops!
Kyle: I think it was me.
  

What were your wedding colors?

Me: Navy and Silver.
Kyle: Blue and Silver.
  

What is her most commonly used phrase?

Me: I honestly have no idea.
Kyle: I don't think she has a common phrase.   
 

Who is her celebrity crush?

Me: I've never had crushes on celebrities.
Kyle: Girl wise it would probably be Jennifer Aniston or something.
  

If she was ordering drinks for both of you what would you each get?

Me: Cokes!
Kyle: Coke.

What is the best meal she has ever cooked you?

Me: One Valentine's Day I learned how to make Chicken Parm and made it for him for dinner. 
Kyle: Valentine's Day a few years ago. She made Chicken Parm. Just because that day was memorable. The chicken was really good and then she made really good chocolate guitars. It was just an overall good meal.
  

What is the worst meal she has ever cooked you?

Me: Right after we were married I made a chicken dish in the crockpot. It had cream cheese in it and it completely burnt to the edge while I was gone. I think that was the only time we've ever had to scrap a meal. I've never cooked anything in the crockpot that requires cream cheese since. 
Kyle: There was something that she used to make really well and now she's having trouble making it just right.
  

What is the most-played song on her iPod?

Me: It changes based on my mood. Glee soundtracks and Taylor Swift songs are my go to, so one of those for sure.  
Kyle: I'd have to say a Taylor Swift song. Don't ask me which one because she listens to all of them.
  

What would she say is your most annoying habit?

Me: Timeliness!! He is never ever on time for things and it doesn't bother him at all. 
Kyle: Probably not doing the dishes right away.
  

What is the last thing she does before she goes to bed?

Me: Watch TV. I fall asleep to whatever TV show we're currently watching every night. 
Kyle: The last thing before she truly goes to bed is give me a kiss good-night. Although she kinda falls asleep while we watch Friends at night.
  

If you could throw out one item of her clothing what would it be?

Me: I really don't know if he even cares.  
Kyle: I'm going to go with a safe bet. Probably one of those sundresses because she has so many of them and doesn't want to wear them anymore.
  

What would you say is your favorite thing about her?

Me: We played a game at my bridal shower and he said then that it was the fact that he knew he could always trust me.
Kyle: It might sound dumb, but her reliability. If I need her to get something done I know she'll do it and I don't have to worry about it. And her butt :)

What's her go-to drink at Starbucks?

Me: If I'm going for basic, iced coffee with milk and sugar. Something more "fancy", java chip frap.
Kyle: She gets something basic, I want to say iced coffee. I'll say iced coffee, but when it's in season anything that has pumpkin in it. Like Pumpkin Spiced Latte.
  

What's her blog's name?!

Me: Come What May
Kyle: I think it's Come What May