Happy New Year!!

This NYE was as about as low-key as they get! We had a quiet dinner with J+J and the kiddos (my in-laws swung by around 11:30pm), drank yummy wine, played board games and rang in the New Year with lots to look forward to. While 2010 was a good year, I know 2011 will be even better! Each year I come up with at least one ridiculous resolution that never comes to fruition. So, this year, my resolution is really not to have one.  I just want to live my life better, period. I think many of us strive for those unrealistic goals come January 1st... Why not do what you know you're capable of and concentrate on that? When I say, "live life better," I don't have one particular thing in mind. But, I think it all starts with your attitude. Looking at things with a positive attitude and letting the cards fall as they may is definitely something that I look forward to this year! So, here's to a kick ass 2011 filled with endless hopes, dreams and memories to be made!

Lucas, 6.5 months!!

Kev and Eliza

:)

3 years....

Three years ago today, I married the best guy in the whole entire world. I still look at his adorable face and piercingly gorgeous blue eyes and ask myself, "How did I get so lucky? Why on earth did he choose me?"

On the back page of our wedding program, we thanked our friends and family for all the support and love they have given us throughout the years; for helping shape us into the people we had become. We included a "special thanks" to my grandmother, who introduced us at age four and brought us back together twenty years later.

Whether it was fate, timing, or a little of both - I am forever grateful to have found someone so caring, genuine and funny. Someone who will always take care of me and who will always have my back.

Happy Anniversary to you, Kev. Here's to many, many, many more. I love you!

Photo taken by Erin Rinabarger, July 15, 2010 in Seattle

Kev's Bday - Part 2!

Kev's surprise BBQ was more than a success. We all had a fabulous time celebrating the birthday boy. Here are some pictures from the night, thanks to all who made it over to help Kev ring in the Big 3-0! We're headed to DC tonight for I guess, Part 3? Geez - he's spoiled, isn't he? A weekend with great friends and family, the BEST Italian food ever at Filomena's, wine tasting in Virginia and canoeing on the Potomac River sounds about perfect to me!

Kev's Bday, Part 1

Last night, McCarthy surprised Kev beyond belief!! Randy, Kristen, Julie, Jason, Sheri, Kev and I headed to a local burger joint in Brighton for dinner and drinks. Kev seriously had NO clue, you should've seen the confused look on his face when he saw Mike! (See pic below) He was like "What are you doing here???" It was great!!
Part two, our surprise BBQ is tonight. It's currently raining but is supposed to clear up by this afternoon, thank goodness!! I heard the rain at 4:30am and like a crazy woman, ran outside in my pj's to grab the chair pads off the deck furniture. They were soaked but hopefully they'll dry out before this evening. Stay tuned for pictures from tonight!! (PS, Kev NEVER checks "our" blog so don't worry - I'm not ruining the surprise)

A very confused Kevin!

I think it finally registered :)

Us

Happy 30th, Kevin!!

Today is my sweet, adorable hubby's birthday!!! 30 You make me smile each and every day with your witty humor, stupid jokes and all-around fun and sweet personality. I'm seriously the luckiest girl in the world!! Today is a big milestone and this weekend will be full of celebration! Not like your 21st where you had a "16 candles" flashback because none of your family called and the McCarthy's took you to dinner instead ;) Love you, can't wait for many more birthdays together!! XOXO

Happy 28th Birthday Kevin!

Yesterday we celebrated Kevin's 28th Birthday! We had a family dinner at our house on Saturday and I took him to dinner at The Coach Grill last night. after toasting to another year of getting older I gave him his big present - Clapton tickets! We're going on June 4th and are so close we'll be able to see if he flossed that morning. Can't wait!! Happy Birthday again Kev!