Ending the Weekend with the Cubs

We started our weekend thinking we have nothing to do and the last weekend of "nothing" until mid-May. On Friday we did the usual Chinese takeout with a bottle of wine and Netflix. Our movie of the week was Social Network and it was just as good as everyone has been saying. Then I had a lazy Saturday thinking we had all Sunday to clean the house. On Saturday evening we went to the Sandbar with Mike and AJ for dinner and a few drinks.

On Sunday we thought it would be fun to hit up the Arizona Science Center before we grocery shop and clean the house. I have been wanting to see the Body Worlds Exhibition. As I was putting my shoes on I received a text from our friends, Brian and Amber, asking what time we want to meet for the Cubs game. I was shocked! What Cubs game? I informed Andy and we realized this was the first weekend of the Cubs spring training games for the next month. Amber and Brian purchased our tickets for all the games so it's not like we could back out or anything. Plus, we are not the kind of friends that say we are doing something and then back out. After some text messages and a quick phone call to confirm Andy and I both changed our clothes and changed our plans for the day from Science Center to Cubs game. Normally this would be a much better plan; however, it was a pretty chilly 50 degrees here today.

Here is where we were seated in the lawn on this chilly day.


While at the game I made a new best friend, Amber's daughter Stella. Normally little kids/babies do not care for me because they usually cry around me. This time Stella just loved me. She played with my purse half the day so I told her daddy it's time to get Stella her own Coach! She enjoyed my keys and she definitely loved when I played Lady Gaga on my Blackberry. She was a dancing queen! Super cute! Here is my new BFF!




Here is Amber.


The boys...Andy and Brian.


For the next month we will be spending at least one day a weekend at the Hohokam stadium for the Cubs spring training games. I had a great time today and I am now sun burned as well. Since I was prepared to leave the house for the Science Center and not the Cubs game I did not have SPF on my face so I am a bit red now. Ooops!

Not Too Exciting Here

Our weekend was filled with rain...yes, rain. It does rain here in Phoenix every once in a while. My spoiled Phoenix butt was completely annoyed with the rain as I missed the daily sun. I know I shouldn't complain, but it ruined my weekend runs. So, with the rain we didn't do much. Friday night we watched our Netflix video, Easy A, with chinese takeout and a bottle of wine. Now that I am old that is my favorite activity. The movie was much better than I expected. I had little expectations for this film, but it actually turned out to be good.

I worked most of Saturday and then we went to get more wine for Saturday night and then picked up The Price is Right game for the Wii. For Christmas I got Family Game Nights from Andy's grandma and we have been addicted to the game of Life and I thought it would be fun to get more old school games. Once at Best Buy I couldn't decide as there are a lot of these great games out now. I am not a game person by any means, but I am getting addicted to these old school games that are now on the Wii. Next up I want Monopoly and Family Game Nights 1 & 2. Wheel of Fortune also looked pretty cool too. Anyway, this is how we have been spending Saturday nights when there is nothing else to do. A bottle (or two) of wine with the Wii. We always end up laughing at each other and having a great time.

Today it rained again so we cleaned the house and then took a trip to Home Depot for a new ceiling fan for the bedroom and while we were there I picked up new cushions for our lounge chairs by the pool. Pool season is right around the corner! Andy is definitely no handyman, so I am very proud of him for installing a new fan in our bedroom all by himself. The new fan looks great and we are glad to get rid of the 1980's version that was in there. Kudos to Andy!

Wedding Registry...Check

So, this morning we completed another wedding activity...registering for our wedding. We started at the Crate & Barrel wedding registry party at 9am this morning. I have a couple friends who suggested this party that C&B holds before hours and said that it is very helpful and fun. When I asked Andy if he wanted to do it he didn't look thrilled; however, when I gave him the option to not participate he said "No" because he felt I would register for some crazy stuff. I have to admit I do like unusual items, but I felt like Andy was over reacting. I did not argue with him because I really did want him to go with me and participate as this is another journey on our road to wedded bliss.

Crate & Barrel's party started with mimosa's and small breakfast items while you got checked in and received your scanner. Then a short presentation and tips on registering and then we were off to scan all the items we would like on our wish list. Of course we scanned a wide range of items to fit everyone's price points. After an hour and a half we called it quits. We finished up scanning and proceeded to the desk to receive our free vase for attending the party. I was exhausted and thought we were headed home, but Andy suggested we keep on trucking and head to Bed Bath & Beyond to finish up registering. I initially thought we would do it next weekend, but Andy did bring up a good point that we might as well register back-to-back to so we remember what we had already registered for. I agreed as long as we could stop for a lunch break because I was exhausted and knew if we didn't break I would get crabby during the scanning process. Andy doesn't want a crabby fiance for wedding registry day so we headed to Jimmy John's.

We got to BB&B and started the process all over again. Since we scanned a lot of the kitchen items at C&B we were merely interested in bedding and bath, such as towels and sheets. After another hour and a half we called it quits. Plus we knew we could go home and add more items from the website if we realized we forgot something.

We got home and decided to review what we scanned because in the three hours total it took us we couldn't remember everything anymore. Good thing we reviewed because there were items we needed to delete for various reasons and then we realized we forgot a few important items.

Andy agreed that registering for our wedding wasn't as bad as he thought it was going to be and I wasn't as bad as he thought I would be. When I asked him to elaborate Andy said he thought I would go crazy with the gun and just start scanning everything and he thought the items I would scan would be very artsy fartsy and he is not into that kind of unique look. I did inform him that these are the items we will have for a very long time so I went more for the clean/classic look that I like over the contemporary look that I also like.

Andy and I had a great day together and our wedding registry is complete and just another item checked off our wedding to-do list.

Guests, The Open and The Super Bowl

This weekend Andy and I were busy with guests, the annual Phoenix Open and the Packers! Andy's brother, Ryan, and his girlfriend, Lisa, arrived in town last week on Wednesday late night. Andy's dad and Shelley were also supposed to arrive on Wednesday; however, with the crazy snowstorm across the Midwest they were unable to get out of Madison. Luckily Ryan and Lisa did get out of Madison and they arrived only 12 hours later than they originally planned.

Friday was the annual Phoenix Open that we go to every year with a group of people. This is a golf tournament that is a good time had by all. We spent all afternoon there and then headed to the Bird's Nest for live entertainment and drinks. The Bird's Nest is a giant tent with live bands, food and booze. While at the Bird's Nest I ended up getting a huge ego boost when an under cover cop approached me. While we were all standing around our table staying warm under the heat lamp (as it was unusually cold for Phoenix) an under cover cop flashed his badge at me and said who he was and that he needed to see my ID because I didn't look of age to be there. I responded with "Are you serious?" I really thought it was a joke. He of course wasn't being funny and flashed his ID closer to my face and announced who he was again. I then proceeded to look for my ID in my purse while letting him know that I should take this as a HUGE compliment. He said "Well, what are you 3 years older than 21?" I said "No, I am 31" and he responded with "Well, if you are 31 then you must eat your Wheaties." As I was handing over my ID I informed him that I do not eat Wheaties and I am 31. He looked at my ID and said "Wow, you are 31, keep eating your Wheaties." As Mr. Cop walked away the rest of the table burst into laughter and made fun of me for the rest of the night. Hey, keep making fun, but you will be jealous when you are 31 and don't get carded. Ha HA! The Bird's Nest closes at 10pm and we responsibly headed home in a cab.

For Saturday's festivities with Ryan and Lisa we decided to head back to the Bird's Nest instead of heading to a bar. First, it's live entertainment, second, we don't have to think of anything to do and third, I will be home by 10:30 since the Nest closes at 10pm...I was a big fan of closing time. Hey, I am no spring chicken anymore. I did not get carded by an undercover cop again on Saturday as I only got carded entering the Bird's Nest just like every other individual. I didn't need to get carded again though as Friday's nights events boosted my ego for the next year. :)

Sunday was the Super Bowl and all I can really say is way to go Packers! What a way to get the job done. We went over to the Seifert's annual Super Bowl party; however, this year was much better than years past just because the Packer's were playing. It was a good time and I brought my pasta salad that I had made before. There was plenty of food to eat and everyone had a great time. Until next year...Go Pack Go!