"You Can't Do That On Television" strikes again

Three: the number of times this week I've said "Honey, don't encourage the children" in reference to Mark meowing at the kittens in the morning when they want to be brushed.

The painting on the wall

For my birthday all I wanted was art. One Mandy Johnson painting to be specific. So my parents and grandparents gave me money to get what I wanted. Then bright and early on the big day, my lovely husband gave me this awesome painting, which he bought for me at Azalea fest. He did good. Real good.

Which just made me want more really awesome art. So I bought these two. One from Etsy and the other from Mandy Johnson. My house looks so damn good now all I want to do is walk from room to room looking at all of my beautiful art!

Stress:the ultimate buzz kill

For the first time in nine years, Mark and I did not carve pumpkins this Halloween. It's my favorite holiday and we did not even decorate this year. What's wrong with us?

Love redefined

Random text from Mark while I was in Phoenix:
"So I got in my new grills and I think I'm in love."

How not to celebrate an anniversary

1) Do not buy a business the week before your anniversary.
2) Do not agree to go to a work skating party.
3) Do not eat pizza and drink Diet Coke at said skating party in lieu of a nice romantic dinner.
4) Do not have car trouble, making your spouse drive all over creation instead of getting dessert.
5) Do not forgo the glass of wine because you are tired.
6) Do not go directly to bed after finally arriving home from the same said skating party.

The final countdown

Mark signs the papers today. And though it won't take effect until Monday morning, after today he will be a business owner. He'll have a payroll and suppliers and long days filled with grilled sandwiches. And he is deliriously happy.