So today marks 2 whole years of wedded bliss. It seems like everything has changed in the last two years. We got hitched, Erin started her own business, we sold our place in STL, moved to Minneapolis, got a new job, E got a new job, and then finally moved into our new place in Mpls. That's a whole lot to cram into two years.
So, to celebrate, we rented a convertible mustang and drove all over Minnesota and Wisconsin checking out the changing of the leaves. It was a great trip, and you wouldn't believe how tiring it is to spend a day in a car. The sun and wind really take it out of you. I think E took some photos, but I am not so sure. If she did, I am certain that you will see them soon.
Oh yeah, and happy birthday Drew!
Our view of the courtyard.
Big 'ol grill hardly fits ...
Our lovely view.
Little boy's couch
Our curtains. Check out Little Boy's alien eyes!
Geek gear.
We have a bed! And a mattress!
Now it looks nice, too!
Dinner at the dinner table ... can't remember the last time we did that!
**EDIT**
Due to my perverted father, I must point out that the area in () are supposed to be crowd noises, nothing else. Sicko.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right, we now have furniture. Fun for the whole family, come one, come all and check out the latest invention to come out of the twin cities! We have a couch! (ooooh!) We have a Dining table and chairs! (ahhhh!) We have curtains!! (ohhhh!) And last but not least, we have a new bed!! (oooh-aaahhh-ohhhhh!) I know, technological marvels such as this are often reported but rarely confirmed by independent scientific study, I assure you, our claims will be proven!! All we need are some volunteers from the audience to come on stage in the Twin Cities and you will be able to feast your eyes on the miracle of the modern world.
(pictures to follow)
Due to my perverted father, I must point out that the area in () are supposed to be crowd noises, nothing else. Sicko.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, you heard it right, we now have furniture. Fun for the whole family, come one, come all and check out the latest invention to come out of the twin cities! We have a couch! (ooooh!) We have a Dining table and chairs! (ahhhh!) We have curtains!! (ohhhh!) And last but not least, we have a new bed!! (oooh-aaahhh-ohhhhh!) I know, technological marvels such as this are often reported but rarely confirmed by independent scientific study, I assure you, our claims will be proven!! All we need are some volunteers from the audience to come on stage in the Twin Cities and you will be able to feast your eyes on the miracle of the modern world.
(pictures to follow)
We are officially moved into our loft!! Some friends helped move the last of our crap over to our new place today, we had it all here in two trips, and now this place is packed!! You never know how much junk you really have until you move, and then it starts to set in. I walked around the loft yesterday and decided that I didn't want any of the stuff that was left at the apartment, but then I realized I didn't have a coat and that I would have to go back. So much for minimalism. At least our storage locker is still pretty organized, even if we have more to move down there in the coming days. I have vowed to get rid of anything that I don't use for 6 months, so we shall see how that goes. Maybe I'll put stickers on things with the date of last use, or maybe that is just a little more anal than I really am.
We also stopped in to the Room and Board outlet store today to see if we could find some cool chairs for the living room, and lo and behold! There was our couch!! The one that we had just put a deposit on at the local store! So, we canceled the order at the retail store and bought the one at the outlet for a nice discount! Now our furniture is going to be delivered next week instead of the following one. We are heading back tomorrow to see if we can find some chairs, but unless they get a LOT of chairs in the overnight shipment, it is not looking good.
The home theater guy stopped in on Friday morning and checked the place out, and is supposed to get back to me with options on Monday, I can't wait to hear what he suggests. He and I have already agreed that a DLP is the only way to go for the size I want, and the price point I want to be within. The only thing that is causing me fits is that the 'standard' stereo rack is 20" deep, and we only have 17" to work with. He had some creative ideas of ways to mount everything, one being that the front of the hardware would come through the wall, another would be that the whole system would hang from the ceiling and be somewhat out of the way, but we shall see what he comes up with.
That's about it for now. We just saw '3:10 to Yuma' and it was really good, check it out. There is also a new movie coming out with Tommy Lee Jones that looks awesome, I really want to see it, it's called 'In the Valley of Elah'. Check it out, it looks awesome.
Adios, have a good weekend.
We also stopped in to the Room and Board outlet store today to see if we could find some cool chairs for the living room, and lo and behold! There was our couch!! The one that we had just put a deposit on at the local store! So, we canceled the order at the retail store and bought the one at the outlet for a nice discount! Now our furniture is going to be delivered next week instead of the following one. We are heading back tomorrow to see if we can find some chairs, but unless they get a LOT of chairs in the overnight shipment, it is not looking good.
The home theater guy stopped in on Friday morning and checked the place out, and is supposed to get back to me with options on Monday, I can't wait to hear what he suggests. He and I have already agreed that a DLP is the only way to go for the size I want, and the price point I want to be within. The only thing that is causing me fits is that the 'standard' stereo rack is 20" deep, and we only have 17" to work with. He had some creative ideas of ways to mount everything, one being that the front of the hardware would come through the wall, another would be that the whole system would hang from the ceiling and be somewhat out of the way, but we shall see what he comes up with.
That's about it for now. We just saw '3:10 to Yuma' and it was really good, check it out. There is also a new movie coming out with Tommy Lee Jones that looks awesome, I really want to see it, it's called 'In the Valley of Elah'. Check it out, it looks awesome.
Adios, have a good weekend.
This will work a whole lot better if you start at the bottom and work your way up...
Our Couch!!!
Beautiful downtown Minneapolis
Our new grill!!!
our current furniture situation...
Ain't she cute?
Lookit!! E is going to work!
The last throws of my birthday, Jen is playing Connect 4 with Brad.
Awww, ain't that cute?
Fritz, Pat, Brad and I on my birthday at Psycho Suzies.
Me whoopin everyone's but on the go-karts
T-rav and Jalynn riding Curtis' beach cruiser. Contrary to popular belief, Travis had a hard time riding a wheelie on this one.
Wonder twin powers, ACTIVATE!!
Seriously, this was right after Travis surprised me by showing up here for my birthday. This was taken at one of my favorite places, Brits Pub.
Our Couch!!!
Beautiful downtown Minneapolis
Our new grill!!!
our current furniture situation...
Ain't she cute?
Lookit!! E is going to work!
The last throws of my birthday, Jen is playing Connect 4 with Brad.
Awww, ain't that cute?
Fritz, Pat, Brad and I on my birthday at Psycho Suzies.
Me whoopin everyone's but on the go-karts
T-rav and Jalynn riding Curtis' beach cruiser. Contrary to popular belief, Travis had a hard time riding a wheelie on this one.
Wonder twin powers, ACTIVATE!!Seriously, this was right after Travis surprised me by showing up here for my birthday. This was taken at one of my favorite places, Brits Pub.