Jazz

Jack got me a Kindle for my birthday and I have grown to love Words with Friends. I'm horrible at it. Jack beats me all the time.

Except one time, when I had the best word in the best placement...

Sideways.

JAZZ on a triple letter and triple word. 123 points.

I won that game.

And have lost seven times since.

-Jack and Kayla

Spoons

An Orange Leaf just opened minutes away from our house. We love it. We love that we went several times during their "buy 1 get 1 free" weekend. We love their spoons.

You should love them too.

At least frozen yogurt is a healthy...

When you don't load up on brownies and cookie dough. 

-Jack and Kayla

Blast from the Past

My dear friend Hanieh is cleaning out her garage with her husband and came across so many pictures and items that involved me. That's what happens when your inseparable from the age of 2 to 6 (possibly until now since we are still good friends). Here's a few things she ran across:

Kayla, as snow white(?) circa 1993.

Hanieh was confused why she had a KKG angel in her stitching bag. I think I had her finish her for me... which she never did. So, fast forward 10 years and I've got to find some DMC to finish this bad boy up.

We have so many memories together, which always brings out the statement "we were weird little kids". I think it's safe to say we turned out okay, despite our weirdness. Hanieh has been my friend longer than any other (going on 23 years). I'm so happy we have kept in touch throughout college and beyond... otherwise, no one would believe me about the strange things we did growing up.

-Jack and Kayla

Birthday/St. Patricks Day!

This year, my birthday was great! An added bonus it was on a Saturday. Similar to the past few years, we celebrated at O'Connell's in Norman with green beer.

Appropriate decorations at O'Connell's.

Everyone is a bit Irish on this day!

The Mugs. We hope to collect one every year.

And, more proof everyone is a bit Irish.

Walking back to our car, we ran into this sign posted on the door:

I thought it was hilarious. And I still do.

Just like last year, I revisited my green velvet cupcakes. Instead of making two dozen, I made one dozen cupcakes and used the rest for green velvet cake balls.

The cupcakes.

The cake balls.

I think the cake balls might have been my favorite.

After the fun during the day, we headed to the city for dinner with my parents, Jack's parents, and Jordan and Trey. It was such a special night to have everyone I love at dinner with me. I'm so blessed!

One year older...
-Jack and Kayla

Puppy Play Date

Duncan loves his new cousin, Beau. Beau is growing so fast and is a great puppy friend for Duncan. Here are some pictures from there play dates.

Beau's second visit to see us.

Beau and Duncan found friendship early on.

Cute pups.

Last night, Jordan and Trey came over with Beau, who appears to have doubled in sized! He definitely has more energy and is so fun to watch.  Duncan was a gentle giant and somewhat to our surprise, super sweet to Beau.

Taking a breather from their fun.

Mr Giraffe - who's stuffing is coming out - was the victim of tug of war.

These dogs would have played all night long.

 Pictures really do not capture the fun these two had.

Until the next play date...
-Jack and Kayla

New Friend!

Duncan Dog has a cousin! Jordan and Trey picked out the sweetest golden retriever a few weeks ago and he comes home this week! We cannot wait for multiple puppy play dates, even though Duncan may end up bullying the sweet little guy. Duncan has some social lessons to learn.  And he needs some manners. And he is blowing his coat right now and shedding up a storm... that's another story though.

We cannot wait for puppy fun!
-Jack, Kayla and Duncan

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's is a tricky holiday for Jack and I. Since our anniversary is the week before, we rather celebrate that than Valentines Day. On actual Valentines, we stayed home (it's a recurring theme) and made pizza! Delicious.

On Wednesday, our small group decided to not meet and have the night as a date night. It worked out great - Jack took me to Rococo's for the first time. It was awesome. I'd imagine the place was packed the night before, but the day after Valentines, not crowded at all. Our meal was delicious and we cannot wait to go back and try more.

We learned Wednesdays are Ladies Night at Rococo's. About half way through our meal, I got a raffle ticket. About five minutes later the raffle began and my ticket was drawn for a prize!  We are the proud owners of a serenity water fountain.

There were four gifts and this one might have been the less useful of them all.

What's hilarious about this serene water fountain is Jack purchased one in college on a spur of the moment trip to Walmart (I know this because I might have encouraged him to get it). His was cool, but somewhere during the packing and unpacking during our move must have done something. We ended up throwing it away about 4 months ago. Luckily, this cordless wonder is now residing in our guest bath.

We must be destined to always have serenity fountains.

It is kind of peaceful.

But, I would have used the Keep it Local OKC card a lot. No fear, I will purchase one soon because they are awesome.

Happy Valentines Day, and every day.
-Jack and Kayla