Happy Anniversary to Us!

Our 5th wedding anniversary was on September 9th. We got all dolled up (I curled my pony tail) and went to dinner at Il Postale (yum!) and I had my first espresso martini (double yum). Our meal wasn't too spendy because I had bought a gift certificate from restaurant.com (love that website!). The dinner was delish and we almost had the restaurant to ourselves because it was a little early.

After dinner, we went to see My Idiot Brother. It was entertaining - a couple laugh out loud moments. The part I hated the most was when I realized half way in the movie that I had chocolate all over my arm and I had no idea where it came from. I was aware I had some junior mints but I couldn't figure out how it got on my arm. I was trying to find a sanitizing wipe in my purse but the 2 I found were all dried up. After the movie, when the lights came on, I realized I had more chocolate on my other arm, jeans and all over my bag (of course, it was the most expensive bag I own, my beloved Gucci). Basically I dropped a thin mint and it melted between my bag and my arm. Gross. I still haven't tried to clean my bag yet. Maybe I should do that today....Wow, sorry for the long random tangent!

The traditional 5 year gift is wood. We are going to get 4 new wooden kitchen table chairs once the budget allows.

If you must know, I'm sporting Stella & Dot's Chantilly Lace Earrings (best seller) and the matching Chantilly Lace Cuff (I died when I put it on - made me feel oh so fancy!).

Happy Anniversary, Poo!

Celebrating Our Anniversary - SF Style.

A couple weeks ago, Rob and I went to San Francisco for the day to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary. Our friend Dorothy watched Charlie and he had a blast. He had so much fun he napped for 3 hrs. This never happens. She said her mission was to wear him out, and to her I say, mission accomplished.

Rob and I went to SF and drove the 49 mile drive which in a nutshell takes you through the major SF landmarks and hot spots. We started in union square and did a ltitle shopping then we were on our way. We only ended up doing about 2/3 of the drive because we had to head home plus we were driving around for hours and pretty much saw all that we wanted to see. We saw a lot of things we've seen before but haven't see in awhile and we also saw some new things.

Here are some highlights...

Lunch at Colibri

Palace of Fine Arts

Coit Tower

View of the Golden Gate Bridge



Lombard Street

The Italian deli Rob's Nonni used to shop at

China Town



Very steep streets

One classy establishment



Goodbye, San Francisco, until next time!





Change of Scenery...

is good for everyone dontyathink?

Sometimes when Charlie gets fussy, we take it outside

I remind him that I love him to pieces

And I give him extra kissies Sometimes its enough to snap him out of his funk And sometimes from our kitchen window, I catch daddy performing the same tricks

Even when you're a bit fussy, we love to love on you. You are still too little to be grossed out by our kissies and not strong enough to wiggle out of our arms when we want to squeeze you.

So don't grow up too fast -- ok little monkey?

Feeling The Love.

Rob just told me my coffee breath smells like a 4 day old hot dog that has been sitting in the sun.

I've never heard of that one before, its a little embarassing, but it totally made me laugh, it was so random.

Love you too, pooper!

First Date Night Post Charlie.

I asked my mom and dad to watch Charlie so Rob and I could go on a date. We have been on a double date once since he was born, and out with him, but not a one on one date (sounds like I'm talking about "The Bachelor"). I think its important for couples to have time to reconnect but its so hard during the first couple months - plus you're so tired. Here we are about to leave on our date.

We went to Sicilia in Bocca in Morgan Hill.

Our town is little but we have some great mom and pop restaurants some of them being Italian, Thai , Sushi, Indian, etc. Sicilia in Bocca is a tiny house that has been converted into a restaurant. It was the first time we had both been there. The food was really good and we actually spent most of the time NOT talking about Charlie. Our date was only an hour and fifteen minutes but it was time well spent with my pooper.

More Just Because Flowers..

Thanks pooper!

Charlie's 1st Valentines Day

Rob and I wished each other a Happy Valentines Day at 4:00 am this morning. We weren't being all romantic - we just had to get up because Charlie had a stuffy nose and I asked Rob to put the humidifier together while I fed him so it would clear up his nose. I know, it's so romantic its making you sick.

Charlie gave me a great Valentines present: smiles for the camera.

3-Year Wedding Anniversary

Our 3rd wedding anniversary was on Wednesday, September 9.

I came home to find 3 red roses in the kitchen, one for every year.



Here we are before heading off to dinner at Fuzia in Morgan Hill.



When we got home we watched our wedding video. We watch it every year on our anniversary. I always get emotional watching it. I'm happy because I remember how happy I was on that day and how awesome the day was. I remember our friend Paul told me "everyone thinks their wedding was the best." I think he's right and it should be that way. So yeah, ours was the best. :) I also get a little sad because I know we could never re-create that day again but I am so glad we got the day on video. I also get teary eyed when we say the vows to each other that we each wrote. The wedding details that I spent many hours on, all of our close friends and family surrounding us, and the toasts were so heartfelt and funny - ok, again, I loved everything! I look forward to watching the video with Bob and Baby Wagner #2 (...and #3?).

We didn't do gifts this year, but we did recently buy a leather couch so I am going to dedicate that as our "leather" anniversary gift to each other.

Thanks poo for a great three years!

Flashback Friday

May 14, 2005 - The Day Rob Popped the Question

Rob and I became "girlfriend boyfriend" on September 7, 2001. I had no desire to get married in the near future and I think Rob liked that about me. This all changed about 2-3 years into the relationship. I think it was the 2004 time frame I started sending him pictures of rings just in case he needed some direction. I would drop random hints here and there to let him know I was ready. I'm a planner and this was obviously out of my hands and it drove me nuts. I told Rob I was going to propose to him.

On New Years Eve 2005 (December 31, 2004), I said "Can I say.....I'll be engaged this year?" Rob just rolled his eyes and grunted. I was such a joy to be around.

One day Rob's mom was telling us about Filoli Gardens. Online it says Filoli is a "country estate with 16 acres of formal gardens, surrounded by 620 acres of wilderness area for guided hikes." His mom said it was spectacular and we should check it out some day. Rob asked me if I wanted to go on Saturday May 14 and I said sure.

So that morning before going to Filoli, we went to our favorite breakfast place, The Original Pancake House in Los Altos.



After breakfast, we were on our way to Filoli. I had looked up Filoli online before we left and online it said you cannot get married at Filoli. In the car I said "Sorry, we can't get married at Filoli! I looked it up online."

When we got to Filoli, we decided to go into their mini movie theatre to see a short film about Filoli. There was a girl sitting in front of us on a bench with her underwear hanging out. I elbowed Rob, pointed and smiled. Yup, he was about to propose to one mature lady!

After the video, Rob said he had to go to the restroom. I found out later he was so nervous, he got a tummy ache.

So we walked around for about 5 minutes until we were in a little garden with no one around. Rob said "Too bad we can't get married here, it's really nice. Maybe we can get engaged here." So I sad sarcastically "Okkk.." As in yeah, right. Then he took the ring box out of his pocket and said "Poo, will you marry me?"

Hallelulah!







Our first engaged self portrait:



We asked a couple to take a picture of us:



Then we had to make a few phone calls. Rob had asked my dad for his permission but he was to keep it a secret. I'm not sure if my mom was more happy that we were engaged or more mad that my dad kept his promise to not spill the beans! My parents were driving home from Colorado so I had to tell my mom over the phone. Rob's parents were in on the plan. We phoned some friends then decided to leave the gardens. I still want to go back to Filoli and really see the gardens since we were only there for about 5 minutes.

How did your honey propose?

Flashback Friday

September 2007 - Our First Wedding Anniversary

We spent our first wedding anniversary in Carmel. We stayed at the Tickle Pink Inn which is right next to the Highlands Inn where we got married. We had a great room with an awesome view.







The first night we went to Roy's at Spanish Bay. We had been there before when we stayed at Pebble Beach. I love Roy's! One of these days I want to go back to Roy's and then sit by their outdoor fire pit and make s'mores.

The next day we had brunch at the California Cafe at the Highlands Inn. Us girls ate there for lunch the day before our wedding (to go of course). I think Rob and some of the guys ate there on the wedding day too. Then we went shopping in downtown Carmel and rode along the 17-mile drive. That night we had dinner at the Pacific Edge which is the restaurant in the Highlands Inn that catered our wedding.



After dinner we hung around in the lounge. They had great live music and Rob and I just sat and listened, and drank some yummy drinks before stumbling back to the Tickle Pink Inn.




This guy had a few too many.



The next day we went to the Rio Grill on our way home for lunch. This is where we had our rehearsal dinner.

It was a fun way to celebrate our first year of marriage by going back to the spots we were just the year before when we got married. I look forward to going back.

How did you spend your 1 year wedding anniversary?

Valentines '09

I hope everyone had a great Valentines, however you define it. We had plans to go down to Aptos for the night but unfortunately Rob woke up not feeling well. We decided to stay home so he can rest up plus the weather was supposed to be nasty and wanted to stay off the roads as much as possible. Rob was worried he "ruined Valentines Day" but I assured him he did not. We ended up lounging around all day which was pretty darn fun if you ask me. We got our sweats and warmest socks on, and cuddled up on the couch to watch a movie. Since we were planning to be out of town, our Sunday was freed up as well - gotta love that!

Yucky weather outside:


I wanted to make dinner for Rob and after reading him the titles of about 7 recipes in my weight watchers cookbook, he only reacted to the "Beefy Chili". Beefly chili it was. Nothing says Valentines like kidney beans and beef. I served the chili over polenta.

Beefy Chili (weight watchers Easy Weeknight Favorites book)

1 pound ground round
1 1/4 c chopped onion (medium onion)
1 c chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced (I used three because I'm crazy like that)
1 16-oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/4 c water
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Cook first 4 ingredients in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned, stirring to crumble beef.



Add kidney beans and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 7 minutes.



Yield: 4 servings
Points: 4
Calories: 244
Fat: 4.6g
Fiber: 7.5g

If you want to add polenta,



I suggest the Trader Joe's polenta. I gave a quarter of it to Rob and a quarter for me. If you use the same amount, add 2 points.