Valentine's Weekend

We had plans for the weekend that included a fun Opening Ceremonies party for the Olympics and a Valentine's date night on Saturday.

The party was way fun. Although we stressed about our costumes {we were Japan}, it all worked out ok and we had a blast -- no pictures though...

We took Sapporo and sushi for our themed food and beverage and put a little effort into our costume, but the other countries way outdid our costume. Oh well...I'm not one for costume parties. {I wish I were, because I always want to have a really great costume, but I'm not really willing to spend the money or the time putting it together.}

Moving On...

Saturday we planned to chill and then had dinner reservations at Seven47. They usually have a special four or five-course meal option for Valentine's day but this year they had just a few extras on the menu. We were really looking forward to a date night, but that came to a crashing {literally...} halt.

On our way up to Norman, we got in a wreck. 

It wasn't our fault, but it was really scary. John's truck got pretty messed up and the side-curtain airbags deployed, leaving us unable to really see, and the truck pretty just shut itself down -- no power steering, no power brakes...

Luckily some good samaritans stopped and towed us into a parking lot, where we waited for the cop to show up. The other driver ended up in another parking lot, but they, too, called the police. Thank goodness! I felt really bad for the girls in the other car -- they were a couple of high school girls. I hate this kind of thing for anyone!

We got J's truck towed back to town, but by the time it was all said and done, it was 10:30 and neither of us was in the mood to eat or anything. What a bummer!

I took a couple pics of his truck:

Those are the airbags ... thank God for those!

Hope you guys had a great Valentine's weekend!

Random Thursday

Here are a few random things floating in my overly-crowded brain today:

• The Bachelor. Why do I keep watching this trash? Jake is {to say this kindly} boring and extremely cheesy, and the fact that he chooses Vienna has slipped out, makes things even worse. I don't know this girl, but let's just say that the way she's portrayed on tv {and the stuff coming out in those totally believable tabloids} and the comments her competitors make about her make me question everything. Even though people know this show is not real, people {me included, unfortch} keep watching. 

• Our dogs are FINALLY getting baths today -- and it's snowing ... again. Gus and Lily have needed baths for weeks, but either we haven't had time to get them in or the weather has been nasty. Finally they'll get their nails trimmed, Gus can get that hot chocolate smell out of his fur {my fault...with the help of him unexpectedly jumping in my lap} and they'll come home with cute bandanas on.

•My birthday is coming up {just over 30 shopping days left!} and I have a few things on my list. Here are a couple:

I really want this bookcase to go in our bedroom on my side of the bed. Then I can finally get rid of our nasty plastic drawers that I've had since sophomore year of college. Pppplease??

All three of these dresses {the second two are out of stock, but if you want, I can sign up and they'll tell me when/if they restock!} from modcloth.com. 

And something along these lines. I have an iPod, but those dang earbuds do.not stay in my ears. And, I've even tried the "in-ear" ones, and they don't either.

• Valentine's Day is this weekend and {I got a haircut today} my stylist mentioned that she and her husband were just going to stay home and cook but she wanted to go out for a "really good dessert." I think this is a great idea! You can cook good food at home and enjoy each other's company in the comfort of your own home, but you still get to go out and eat something decadent. I'm thinking of implementing this kind of tradition in the Montgomery home. 

• I haven't mentioned this on the blog, but we're going on a cruise soon and I'm excited. But, I'm about as pale as it gets and I'm not really one for tanning, so any suggestions? I'm kinda planning to get a spray tan before we leave, but this won't help with the burning bit in the sun. {Don't worry, I plan to slather myself in baby oil bring my trusty cans of 30 spf spray.}

Happy Thursday!

Blogaversary

One year ago today I took the plunge.

After lurking on other people's blog {namely, Jennie's}, I bit the bullet and started my own blog. Although the beginning was a bit rough {I really didn't know what to blog about, and did I really think I was important enough to write about what I did on a daily basis?}, but I've persevered and I really love posting on our little site.

I've blogged about work.

I've blogged about my friend's big days {here and here}.

I've blogged about our dogs.

I've blogged about football.

I've blogged about photography, and craft projects and running and Christmas and New Year's Eve and the weather {there's been a lot of that lately...}.

I know I'm not always that interesting, but thanks for sticking with me {and making comments!}.

The difference a year makes

Oklahoma's newest bff and weather guru, Gary England is predicting more snow tomorrow. 

My thinking on winter weather is this: I love me some cold, crisp weather {even snow} when it's leading up to Christmas, because that's what the weather is supposed to be! But, after Christmas, it can take a hike. 

I'll take a nice 70 degree February day anytime.

In fact, on Thursday the high and low were within about 3 degrees of each other: 36 and 33. The most fun fact of all, though is that just one year ago, it was 76 degrees, and that temperature set a record. 

I know Punxsutawney Phil predicted 6 more weeks of winter, but I'm hoping he's wrong and spring is coming, like, say, next week. 

Whaddya say?

Simple Pleasures

So, Kelly posted something about simple pleasures a couple of days ago, and after much thought, I think I'll participate.

So, here goes:

Coming home to the dogs knowing that they'll make any horrible day seem so not so bad. They turn my mood right around!

Getting something new (no matter how small/simple) to add to my closet!

"Me" time 

A good glass of wine/ice cold beer/perfect vodka-tonic

Snuggling with the hubs when it's coooold outside

Driving with the windows down

A clean house and fresh sheets on the bed

Catching up on all my DVRed shows on Sundays

Catching up with all of the blogs I love reading, on Sundays

Football season!!

Accomplishing a goal -- this weekend: 8 miles!

I really could go on and on and on and on about things that make me happy, but I don't want you guys to know everything! Ha!

What are you simple pleasures?

Feb. 3

Like I mentioned last month, January through May we are bombarded with a veritable gauntlet of birthdays.

Today just so happens to be my father in law's birthday!

In his favorite sweatshirt. Pretty much all of his leisure clothing is OU-related

At work on a Wednesday (probably)

Happy Birthday John D!

We have plans to celebrate with family and enjoy dinner at the place of his choosing. And, I got him a hilariously true birthday card. Can't wait to see him read it!

Just wait a few more weeks, and we'll be on birthday #4!

Ice Storm in Pictures