because...

 soccer guys are

*hot*

I mean super

*hot, hot*

so did I ever mention I have a thing for soccer guys?

I haven't have I?

actually I should point out it's not guy*s*

in the plural sense

but one particular guy

in the singular sense

I better clear that up before you all think I'm talking about someone else
{ahem...Beckham...}
that was a slip
{wink, wink}

okay I'm stopping before I lead you into the wrong direction here
 *whew*

I'm just kidding

even on the Beckham one
because this one
sweeps him out of the water
*true fact*

but thought I would throw you a loop
just to make you smile a little

I do have a slight crush on a certain *hot* soccer guy

 and I'm missing being with this him on his birthday today

because he's out of town on his special day

I'm going to do my best to make him blush a little today
with these photos

  

 I have some "fantastically" handsome pictures of him

to show

is fantastically even a word?

 I'm using it regardless

but they really are handsome

just a warning...
big warning

the truth is these photos make me blush a little too

he's so handsome

and this smile

that one right there

gets me

every.single.time

*it sure does*

and this one too...

he wouldn't do a natural smile

so I was saying very sweet {funny} things to him here

and there you go...

his real deal smile...

the pictures have been sitting on my computer since late October

and I see them in my box everytime I sit at my computer

and his outfit is what he wore for our 50's Halloween party we attended

and he looked fantastic in it

{my Grandpa's fedora and my Dad's suit he got married in}

this costume was literally put together in 2 hours

so...

 there's no better day to tell you about my *hot* soccer guy

than today

his birthday

the guy I went after 15 years ago

and by the way...

don't you love this song?
"small town USA"

it reminds me of him

along with

"should've been a cowboy"

especially those moments when you hear his southern "country" accent

*swoon*

I tell ya

I absolutely do

what I love about him most

 is his old soul

his really good values

I mean really good values
{when he's good...wink}

and yes this smile

15 years ago is when I first laid eyes on him

I played soccer with his sister and his Dad ended up being my coach for a couple of years

so it was only fitting we would eventually meet

but my shy, very young self at the time

went after him

you bet your sweet hiney I did

after a friend and I saw him across the way at a 3 v 3 tourney

yes I sure did

 I went to many lengths to run into him after school

on purpose

so he would notice me

{chuckle, chuckle}

 this makes me laugh only because it makes me realize how silly you are when you're young

I still cannot believe I had enough courage to do that

but I did

and we haven't looked back sense

well he would want me to say he was the one who made the final move of asking me

"if I wanted to date"

I wish we were with him to celebrate today

but we're not

so we'll just have to make do

when he comes home for a re-celebration

with the girls and I

thank you Mr. Bobby "C"

my hot soccer guy

for your love

I really do miss those blue eyes of yours

Happy Birthday my love

just the thing

I was randomly searching for a few things to get ideas

and inspiration and came across this

super cute and super girly fabric that I love
*love*
for Madison and Hayley

{both sourced}

and it's perfect for the girl's rooms for an idea
can't wait to show you what I'll do with it
{well after Christmas}
 because it goes with one of their presents

and the extra fabric left over
I've already got a few ideas what can be done with it too

hoping the pretty soft colors and florals give you a smile today

as we are diving straight into cold fall weather

same destination...

different ways...

different routes...

arriving from different cities

on different planes...

{of course}

 meeting at one place...

one destination

romantic and exciting in a way don't you think?

our destination:  Fort Worth, Texas

traveled from:       Phoenix ~  Bobby 

                                  arrived Thursday, November 4th

                                 before Adam and Julie's rehearsal

                            I traveled from our home 

                                   without the girls

                                   arrived Wednesday, November 3rd

                                  for extra time with friends and the bride

I literally saw Bobby 30 minutes before the rehearsal

as we dashed to get dressed and head over to Bass Hall

he had already checked in the hotel and met me at the hotel with food in hand

for a friend and I because we were starving

I loved being with girlfriends for 2 days and then meeting up with Bobby

the best of both worlds

in one trip

After the wedding celebration on Friday night

we woke up Saturday and had a date day together

just us two

Bobby used his "weekend home flights"

 to go to Fort Worth

 and I had a free flight from all his traveling

we also had a free night's stay on Saturday
{from his traveling rewards}
*so thankful*

 it couldn't have been more perfect to have an all day date

doing whatever from the moment we woke up
to the moment our heads landed on our pillows that evening

it was sort of exciting and romantic in a way flying from different places and meeting somewhere else

actually it's not "sort of"

it definitely was

so when I saw him Saturday morning

it was like I saw him Thursday night when he first arrived

I was all smiles...

and off the wall excited

we drove down to the stock yards in Fort Worth

I'll emphasize *drove*

because he wanted to walk

and I said...no way...

it's my day off running

and we'll do plenty of walking down there

it would have been 2 miles there and then 2 back

ummm...hello

not in heels

plus we were told not to walk there

of which right after that

Bobby was asked if he was packin'?

because "Papa Mike" said of which we could walk there if Bobby was

 packin'
{laughing out loud here}

not such a good part of town we would have had to walk through Papa Mike said

I almost lost it

when Bobby told me that he was asked if he was packin'

because there is no way Bobby would be

we got ready and headed out

Bobby waited for me...

no really he didn't

he's lucky that way

and rarely has to wait for me

it only usually takes me 5-10 minutes to put on makeup

and change

if my clothes are pre-planned

and if I have coffee

why coffee makes a difference I have noooo idea

and I didn't even have to do my hair that day

I had my Texas volume hair from having it done the night before for the wedding

in case you didn't know

my very fine and thin hair

welcomes volume

lots of volume

and hairspray

lots of hairspray

we walked around

snuck in a rodeo

well we wouldn't have had to pay anyway

we think it was a warm up or amateur practice

because everyone was walking right in for a bit

our slightly obsessed selves found seat number 13

sat down and watched awhile

very hard to get good pictures inside the arena

but really enjoyed

of which we were starving for lunch...

and I was craving fried pickles

I never ask for fried anything

because my stomach doesn't usually appreciate fried

 but Bobby tells me when I actually ask for fried food

he's definitely taking me up on that request

we didn't get fried pickles

because of another place we found

but it really didn't matter all that much if I ate them anyway

 we wanted to check out a pretty neat place we came across

the love shack

it was a multi-level restaurant with tree trunks and trees everywhere

tables fitting in and around the trunks

an order at the window type of place

*love*

you take a number

find whatever seat you want

at their very shiny silver tables

and they bring your order to you

Bobby was worried how on earth they would find our table with our number since we sat ourselves

instead of them seating us

he's so funny...

it didn't really matter to me when we got our food because the atmosphere was fantastic

live music

Bobby with me

and our food arriving just fine

have I mentioned how much I *love* live music with a great cuisine

yep that's my handsome hubby

trying to get active on facebook

{that's only funny to those who know he's so random with it}

I ordered chicken well since I don't eat much red meat

and the tenders were actually seasoned so not just fried

 I was a happy girl to eat

every.single.bite

I really couldn't tell you the last time I had ordered fried chicken tenders

literally 10 years maybe

but I couldn't help but eat two of them before I took the picture I was so excited they had flavor

and not just skinny fries

but flat fries

with a Coca-Cola

my fav soda

yep had the healthiest lunch evah!

we enjoyed the music

but I really could have sat there all day long it was so nice out 

we roamed around and took some pictures of signs and other things that caught my eye

picked up something for the girls because we promised them a surprise

headed back to our hotel room

and fell fast asleep

best nap I've ever had

other than at my friend's cloud sleeper

we could have literally stayed in and ordered pizza

it was one of those naps where you didn't want to get up

but during our Friday morning run
we saw a piano bar

and we made a date to go

have any of you been to one?

we are a fan

and went to one about 7 years ago in South Carolina

so we were determined to wake up

we slapped ourselves silly

to do so

{just kidding...checking to make sure you are with me on this super uber long post with me}

no really we made some coffee

since I only had one cup that morning anyway...

{and not my usual 3}

we walked to go get some appetizers and a drink

see an emphasis here

we like to eat when we're together

we stopped at 8.0 as they were setting up for their live music

and any restaurant that has sarcasm on their menu has a loyal customer in me

this made me laugh

{top left corner}

we walked a few blocks to the dueling piano bar

and had an absolute blast

we headed home as many were just going out

that made us laugh

because

I can only handle late nights occassionally...

and we had several over the weekend

we really loved Fort Worth and how beautiful it was

older buildings

fun places all in walking distance

perhaps why my feet were killing me Sunday and Monday

but the heels were worth it

they always are

now I'm missing Bobby

and can't wait until he's home again

it was a fantastic long weekend

thanks for staying with me on this

if you did...I should say

xo

take it...or leave it...

I will admit I have a slight addiction to weddings

and every.single.thing.about.them

if you can't tell

I'm definitely a romantic

to every single detail

and I was a part of a beautiful wedding this past weekend

which my feet are not thanking me for

or my joints

yes...I'm still young as I'm always reminded and know

but my joints have been through heck

and they are not loving me right now

and have had to deal with my past four days in heels

all.day.long

because I love heels

but my joints don't

that's not a great combo

my feet said

I almost don't know what to say about this weekend and one of my great friend's wedding

I've been really behind and a bit tired

but I'm also having trouble getting through this post

{in a good way}

I have a great friend

who has always accepted me for me

who knows and understands me on a level that most people don't

I have a friend who grabbed my hand

as I was giving her toast

because I almost didn't make it through

as I about broke down in front of a 100 plus people

we make one another feel "normal"

we laugh and talk about that often...

 I had an uncomfortable 30 seconds of trying to regroup myself but I did it

 I have a friend who is wonderful and special

and I wouldn't miss her special day for the world

I do have a slight obsession with weddings

I love every single detail

and I so wish I could show you

every.single.detail of hers

because it was truly beautiful

but I can't

because I was in the wedding

and that makes it hard to capture everything

{on camera}

but I remember it all

very well

her

her dress

the flowers...cake...ribbon tied chairs

the lighting

her dance with Adam and her Dad
I remembered when her mom grabbed her dad's hand in the front row with a deep breath
{a happy deep breath}
but one that her little girl was getting married

I remembered how beautiful Julie looked and is

I will note that at every single wedding I have fun

making a fool of yourself dancing when you can is the best

because it's the only time you can get away with it

and the sprinkler and shopping cart rock

lol...

I remember it all

and all the people I hadn't seen in years

and the new people I met and spent time with

it was so nice

Bobby and I have always said

{even when we got married}

that weddings are meant to be celebrated...

 we will dance ridiculously and out of character just to have fun

and our feet will hurt...

well mine that is

and my husband had his shirt unbuttoned...

not by me

but a fellow classmate as a joke

and it truly was funny

because if you know me

I'm sometimes shy

and quiet

but I do have fun

and that's what all my friends know

that's exactly what we did

we enjoyed it...had fun...and cherished it

as a matter of fact at our wedding

we were told that people never saw a married couple have so much fun

yep...we enjoyed it

we started the dance floor

and brought it home with our friends

because we take celebrations to heart

and celebrations = fun

and even though we may be the quiet couple

we are a fun couple

weddings are such a special day
I always want to say

it is special

but it won't be the best day for you two

because each day you love one another more

no matter what you go through

it is always more

each and every day that passes
I love that

enjoying the simple and fun things in life together

is what it is all about

I'm so happy it was a special day for Julie and Adam

and so glad I have such a great friend in Julie

she's someone who takes me

and doesn't leave me

and accepts me for who I am

and if I talk anymore I think I'll cry again

because I'm a crier

who had to hide tissue in the tie of my dress

because I knew I may need it

so thank you Julie...you are and were a beautiful bride

and just a side note

I loved getting a pedicure...

really loved it

but I think I'm more inspired by my manicure

I'm a lifelong nail biter

but my hands actually look nice
I still can't believe it:)

 I think I want to work harder at not biting my nails

I think I can...I think I can...



a break perhaps...

I'm not really one that wants to have to announce a bloggy break

but I'm going to have to take one this week

I'll miss you all

and your posts...

hopefully I'll catch up soon

I'll do my best to check in with you

just don't hold me to it

pinky promise

hopefully I'll have some fun stuff come next Sunday or Monday

a little special trip

for a friend's wedding

can't wait!

And because I couldn't post without a picture

we spent the weekend 50's style

it was a great weekend with festivities held by friends and family Saturday and Sunday

and we are so thankful for that

xo