Wedding Scrapbook - Check

The wedding scrapbook is done! The weekend was SO much fun - I never thought I'd be saying that. It was nice to get away and just spend the much needed time to finish the book. I'll definitely be starting up a new one for the Amsterdam trip!

We ended up not going to Murray's. Instead, we went to Keegans and ate some fish (I've been craving and can only have once a month) and watched Paranormal Activity 2. We'll go another weekend soon - since March is pretty open! I love it. This weekend we are eating at Ruth Chris Steakhouse for the Minneapolis Restauraunt week. We've done it every year and it's a great thing - $30 for a three course meal! Even more exciting - we'll be with some of our closest friends - Adam & Kara, Nicole & Brad....and even Jeff Moen may be joining us!

On an even better note....Josh thinks tonight will be his last late night of the busy season! I'm pretty sick of being home alone and having to rush home to take care of the dogger. The gym has been calling my name.....and I really just need to have more contact with him. I miss him!

Who's excited.....

A Little Bit of Scrap

This weekend I'm going scrapbooking! It's sad, because Josh and I have barely seen each other this month, but it's exciting because I can finally finish my wedding book! It's overdue. This is where we are staying! It was $190 for the full weekend - plus that includes all the food! I'm only staying one night - Friday night - and coming home Saturday around 5PM. Should be PLENTY of time to finish my scrapbook - and maybe even catch up on some reading!

Josh will spend the weekend working on Saturday - and I'll be home in time for a nice dinner courtesy of Crowd Cut. We spent $35 for $75 worth at Murray's Steakhouse - one of the best places in Minneapolis...and it's going to be amazing.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

CUTE!!!!

First set of clothes! So stinking cute.

FYI - This blog is only seen by family.....no sharing of information yet (but only 3.5 weeks left)!



I can't BELIEVE how much I can sleep. I came home from work and slept from 4:30 until 6:30. I'm going back to bed (it's 9:20) in 10 minutes.....

Honeywell Creepers

Honeywell picks people each week that are rewarded for going the extra mile at work. It's interesting and actually a HUGE honor to receive the award. However, I think there is a requirement that I don't know about.....and it includes having the ability to look like a stalker in the picture. This is the fourth or fifth in a row and it's become the laughing joke of our group. Check out this week's winner and decide for yourself. This is actually even kind of tame....

STRAP

So - I'm doing the Strategic Planning (STRAP) for all of ECC Americas Sales this year....and I don't think I knew what I was getting in to.....

These are just SOME the products I have to learn about:

https://www.maxoncorp.com/Pages/product-Low-Nox-Burners

I never thought my life would revolve temporarily about burners, boilers, thermostats, and security and lighting system for buildings......

This is the camera I want....I better start saving now.....

http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_rebel_t1i_ef_s_18_55mm_is_kit#SampleVideos

As we start to think of things we'll need in the next year.....the list just adds up! The computer we finally got PLUS the camera are both things that will last a lifetime and really needed to make sure we capture all the important events coming up!

This can wait a little bit though.

Happy Valentines Day!

So, last night I gave Josh his gift:And today - I got mine!

Sadly - we always ruin it for each other....and I think what I got is a little bit more on the pricey side.....but Josh has a new suit, new shoes and new dress shirts on his list for March/April....so I guess he's calling it a fair trade.

Tomorrow night, we are headed to Amici Pizza and Bistro - http://www.amiciusa.com/

It's close to our house and privately owned - always nice to support the locals:)

I'm so lucky to have a great guy - ambitious, smart, loving and supportive. He listens to me and always has a way of making me feel better. I do wish he'd be a bit more understanding of my mood swings lately - but hopefully I can learn to control them a bit more. It's a hard time of the year and I've been pretty shut in lately. I need it to be spring so badly!

More Amsterdam Research

So....I've been trying to get this silly trip planned in the midst of everything else going on. I think I have a few ideas....

1. Anne Frank house
2. Cruise through the canals
3. I found this tulip tour: http://www.viator.com/tours/Amsterdam/Keukenhof-Gardens-and-Tulip-Fields-Tour-from-Amsterdam/d525-2550LIN12A
It sounds like a long day - but I really think it might be worth it.
4. Brussels it is. An hour and a half ride and only 29Euro...so not too bad. I'm not sure what we'll do there - but eating deliciousness might be worth it.

Any other thoughts?