4.10.80

Well there she is folks! Sweet little Amber Elizabeth Ann Vanderstappen on April 10, 1980. So young and innocent......long before she knew a red head would influence her life. Today is the greatest day ever, it's the day my wife was born. So instead of saying "Happy Birthday" I'll say "Thanks for being born." I'm extremely lucky on so many levels beginning with the fact that I'm the guy who landed a younger chick. For every year that disappears I can look at my young beautiful wife and be reminded.....I got lucky. The downside.......I'll reach 30 first and she'll always turn the year that I just gave up.

Ohhh look how cute with the little dimples. I took the time to look up some of the celebrities who happened to share this magical day with Amber. I was hoping so badly to see Mathew McCaughnehey's name come up in the search. I figured there had to be some reason, out of my control, why she thinks he is attractive. Unfortunately, no Matt. She does, however, share with Mandy Moore and the world's biggest bad ass Steven Seagal. Sweet! Anyway, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Amber, happy birthday to you! I wish you luck and happiness for the next year and try, try, try to stay 28 forever. I love you every second of every day and I hope to spend at least 28 more with you!

Love, Your own personal born in the 70's redhead.

What is that Noise?

On a typical Sunday I am up and about between 8 or 9 am (on my own will) and sweet Matich is sound asleep until sometime around 11 am. However, this morning was a bit different. The clock had just struck 8 am and there was this insanly annoying sound, where it was coming from I had no idea. I opened the front door and the sound became a little more clear....I checked the back door.....and man I struck gold! I could not believe how loud it was. My intitial thought was to blame it on the new neighbors and their remodeling/party shenanigans, but to my left something caught my eye! It was no bigger than my fist and a good 30ft in the air.....a bird. Not just any old bird, a woodpecker, hammering away on a wood post in the back yard. It was so funny to me that such a cute little fellow could cause such a ruckus and force me out of bed prematurely! (this just goes to show you how much we have to blog about lately, no news is good news I say!)

R.I.P Subi & hello Cannondale

As trivial as it may sound coming to the conclusion that we needed to sell my subaru was not easy.....NO REALLY......! After two weeks (a very tense and tearful two weeks mind you!) we decided the best thing to do would be to sell the car and move on. For some reason I am very emotionally attached to my subi. I truly cannot explain why (it's even a bit embarrassing to admit), but I love that bloody car! I am sure Matich at some point wondered if I was a bit loony! Me and the Subi had a bond. Matich was sure to find it a good home and we made a great decision............in the long run! So, let me officially intoduce my new ride, Cannondale F700, it gets great gas mileage! (bah..ha..ha..) Riding my bike is by choice and I am really excited about it (for now I should say)! After my first day, today, I know I have my work cut out for me. The hills of Sugarhouse to the U of U and the work hills of the avenues did a fantastic job of making my thighs SCREAM, but man is it good!

HUBBY TAG.......

My great friend Brooke tagged me, so here goes......

How Long Have You Been Married? Just over 5 months

How Long Did You Date? This one depends on who you ask! We go way back, but somewhere in the range of 1-2 years!

Who Eats More Sweets? Me, I married a serious health nut!

Who Said I Love You First? He did.

Who Is Taller? Matich.

Who Can Sing Better? It is a toss up, we are both terrible!Who Is Smarter? It depends on the subject. He is one of the smartest people I know.

Who Does The Laundry? Matich (and he does a fantastic job!)

Who Mows The Lawn? The landlord right now, but I think we would take turns.

Who Pays The Bills? Well he "actually" pays them, I just write them out! (I am not really employed!!)

Who Sleeps On The Right Side Of The Bed? Me.

Who Cooks Dinner? Thats usually Cafe Rio, Bombay House, or Takashi!

Who Drives? Matich.

Who's More Stubborn? Me, I am very lucky to have such a patient partner.

Who Kissed Who First? I think he did!

Who Propsed? Matich.

Who Has More Siblings? I do.

Who Wears The Pants? I like to think I do, but brooke said it best.....we each have a leg in them! I am so lucky to have such a great guy. I married a movie star, my best friend, and the love of my life. love you everyday babe.
I am tagging Shayna Beth...

CONGRATS MOOSE!

Ah what a guy! Good ole Moose has done it again.......swept away the competition......gave um' a run for their money......left them in the dust.......and won best terminal in the nation for USF! Victory is sweet! CONGRATS, you deserve it!

(dingalingaling.....that is us all toasting with the Moose special, scotch on the rocks!)

best buds & tubby time!

So Tuesday night was the last in our series of watching the monkeys for my brother and sister-in-law (well the last night planned a month in advance so they could hit some shows, our weekly watching and visits are always on going, thank goodness!). Noah has turned into such a stink, Aunt Arn cannot do anything right, only Uncle Matti! They are best buds. We know the night was a success when Noah and Bostyn leave and Matich feels like he's going to puke......I have to remind him thats what happens when you go NON-STOP with our favorite monkies in the whole wide world! (Do not be fooled! Noah looks tired, but seconds later he was getting into all sorts of mischief).

Uncle Mattie's mohawk creation


Squeeker = a Joker


We are so lucky to have such a cute niece and nephew! Really we are not obssesed I promise! Our lives right now consist of remodel, homework, the gym, homework, babysitting, homework, CAR PROBLEMS, homework, locking myself out of places, and events at my internship, the Cancer Wellness House. Babysitting is our highlight.....NO, WE DO NOT WANT OUR OWN........the best part is we get to give them back! I cannot wait for spring break!

HATE = CAR PROBELMS

-I am officially a victim of an empty driveway-

Car troubles are the devil! There is nothing worse than paying more to have your car fixed versus what is left on the loan! Not to mention how bad it sucks to not have a car........walking 2 miles from school in the COLD........hoping to hitch a ride from family and friends.....THE DEVIL. I wouldnt mind so much if it were summer, it would be a great work-out! I should stop complaining, but I had to vent. Amazing the things we take for granted sometimes!
I wouldnt be pulling a usual "Amber" if I didnt make the trek today in flip-flops! I could not help but think I should have been a bloody mechanic!