No I’m still not posting about Matt and Lisa’s Manti wedding yet. I haven’t had a chance to finish processing their images yet, as I’ve had sick boys at home that NEED me. But my fabulous sister-in-law Julia tagged me, and this one was too fun to pass up.
And since this is about me and my spouse, here is a pic of me and my spouse. Sorry for the bad scans. Today's pics are all from the olden days of film. Do you remember film?
How did you meet your spouse?
Technically my cousin Ryan set us up. I was actually his second attempt to get Christian into the family. His first attempt was a few years earlier with my sister Lisa. And I don't blame him for trying- she's A-mazing. I say Technically because Christian and I resisted Ryan's setup attempts, and then went out in secret. But Katie ruined our evil plan and snitched on us when Ryan called to see what I was doing that night.
Where did you go on your first date? Blazin' M. Ranch, up in Cottonwood, AZ. A little Old West town with some cool little shops and a Chuckwagon dinner and a Western Stage Show that is so much fun! It is over an hours drive from where I lived, and Christian figured the drive would give us plenty of time to talk and get to know each other. He didn't even consider how awkward that drive would be if we didn't hit it off! Luckily he was right. We chatted like we'd known each other all our lives. In fact we were together 9 hours that night, and I was sad when he finally went home.
Our first date:
How long have you been together?
It will be 6 years on from our first date March 22nd, and 6 years from our wedding date on May 31st. Yeah, I know. You don't even have to say it.
Who eats more?
Oh, that would be him for sure.
Who said I love you first?
I did! And I'm very proud of that. I believe that was three days after our first date. I believe I finished what he started to say, and I believe you're thinking we're crazy.
Who is taller?
He is 6'4" and I am 5'8". I love that he makes me feel little.
Who sings better?
I love Christian's singing voice, it's very pleasant. Sometimes when we are singing along to the tunes in the car, I just stop and listen to him. Don't tell him that or he'll stop singing. My skills depend on the day. Sometimes at church I swear the people in front of my are wincing when I try and hit the high notes! My alto is often flat. Katie once told me she admired how I made up my own tunes to music. I'm not sure what she was implying.
Who is smarter?
Christian is a pretty smart cookie. I think I'm really smart. At least that's what my parents used to tell me.
Who does the laundry?
I usually do it. But Christian will help do everything but fold it. When he does help fold, I get really frustrated because he refuses to turn things right side out. He doesn't put laundry away either. When I came home from Manti, he had washed every bit of laundry in the house. There was a four foot stack of unfolded laundry sitting on the couch! I can't complain though, because you wouldn't think I knew how to put away laundry either if you tried to sit on my couch on any given Wednesday.
Who does the dishes?
We both do them. But neither of us does them very consistently. We hate doing dishes.
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
Right now I do. Since Christian is such a big boy (see height question) we switch sides occasionally for the sake of the mattress. In fact, we should be due for a switch soon.
Who pays the bills?
Christian does. The financial planner in him cannot let go of the checkbook.
Who mows the lawn?
Christian. And he has quite the green thumb… in the backyard at least…. The roses in the front yard are a different story. He tries so hard and does everything he can to nurture them though, so it isn’t his fault. It makes him so mad that my parent’s roses do so well when they don’t do anything to them! I think Christian has found a love for growing things!
Who cooks dinner?
Christian would say he does! And he may be right. It isn’t that I am a bad cook, I just don’t enjoy it so much. When I do cook it usually turns out surprisingly well. But I am always so afraid it won’t turn out (even if I’ve cooked it a million times) so I always wait for Christian to take the first bite to see if it’s o.k. Isn’t that nice of me? We do enjoy cooking together and do that often. In fact today we made his mom's long lost enchiladas with red sauce. They were SO good. Aunt Jan, thank you so much for finding that recipe! Christian has been craving Gale's red sauce for 6 years!
Who drives when you are together?
Christian. You can’t get him to sit in a car if he isn’t in the drivers seat.
Who is more stubborn?
If you ask Christian he’ll say I am, but he’s just too stubborn to admit that he’s the stubborn one.
Who is the first to admit when they're wrong? Normally it’s me, but he always seems to do it at the right times.
Whose parents do you see the most?
Mine.
Who kissed who first?
He did. It was a very polite kiss on my parent’s front porch. I had been waiting VERY impatiently for that kiss too.
Who Proposed?
That would be ME! Three days after our first date, We were in my sister’s room, and he asked if I was scared. I said, “Why? Because we’re getting married?” and he said, “Yeah.”
Who is more sensitive?
In all the girly ways, I am. But he is sensitive in a lot of ways that surprise me.
Who has more friends?
He does, and he is better at staying connected with his friends than I am. I have never been good with friends though. Don’t ask me why cause I may start to cry. I’m sensitive.
Who has more siblings?
I was the clear winner with 7 children in the fam, but about a year into our marriage he stole the title from me! His dad got remarried and his family went from 4 kids to 10 in one fail swoop! But I don’t mind losing the title, I like large families, and the 6 new siblings are a good addition.
Who wears the pants in the family?
He does because I look way cuter in skirts. Actually he only wears shorts. Even when it is -2°outside.
O.k. so now.....Keri, Carolee, Michelle, Sara M. and Stephanie Howard... tag your it! Um, I don't know who else visits my blog frequently because no one leaves any comments!!! So even if you only visit once every 3 years, leave me some comments! That way I can tag torture you next time!!!! And Julia, thanks for tagging me, it was fun walking down memory lane, and analyzing our relationship!
And we'll end the post with one of my favorite pics of my sweetie.
