My Husband

My friend Steph tagged me to do this while I was in the middle of my 25 blogs of Christmas. I told her I would do it but that I was going to wait til after New Years. So here we go:

1) Where did you meet your husband?

We met at work. I was a manager at Wendy's. Mike had just moved to Boise and was working there until he found another job. I couldn't stand him as he was always talking about some band he liked and other stuff I found dumb. He will tell you he hated me because I actually made them work. I was dating someone else at the time and ended up stepping down from management to go back to school. (Which didn't happen...long story). I transferred back to my old store for a little bit and when I returned to that Wendy's I started hanging out with a lot of the workers there. We would go out salsa dancing and stuff and one night we were heading to go out dancing at a dance club (always on all ages nights so we knew nothing bad was happening) one of the other workers said Mike wanted to come along. So he came and later that night he told me he kind of liked me and wanted to go out sometime. I blew him off as I was just ending the relationship I was in. As time went by, my husband stopped his bad habits knowing I wouldn't date anyone who smoked or drank. He became less annoying and told me he was actually mormon. Not believing him I quized him. Once he had me convinced he was LDS and he had stopped his evil ways he convinced me to go on a date with him.

2) How long did you date before getting married?

Well, we dated for 3 months before getting engaged...after the 2nd time he asked. (I have found this is more common then I think) We were then married 3 months after that. I didn't want to wait to long and we wanted a fall wedding. I think that is why we decided to get married so soon. I really can't remember anymore the exact reasoning. So October 13th we tied the knot. Barely a month after the September 11th attacks.

3) How long have you been married?

7 years and 3 months and 2 days...thanks to my little counter at the bottom of this page.

But, we also celebrate when we were sealed June 14th of last year.

4) What does he do that suprises you?

The shorter answer would be what does Mikey do that doesn't suprise me.

Seriously though, the things that suprise me are the times he does something simple for me. Like he gets up and gets me a drink without me asking. He will do housework without me having to beg, plead and yell (sometimes). He will turn off the video games as soon as I walk in the door. It is the small things that suprise me every day.

5) What is your favorite feature of his?

That is a hard one. I guess his eyes. When we were both in better shape he also had a great jaw line. He can be so handsome when he isn't hamming it up for the camera. REALLY.

6) What is his best quality?

His best quality is that he brings out the lighter side of me. I can be silly around him and not feel self conscieous. He makes me laugh and laughs when I am being a dork. He makes me smile everyday.

7) Does he have a nickname for you?

Not really. Sometimes he calls me Babe. Don't know if that is after the pig or a real term of affection...just kidding. (oh and mamasita amd mamasota (spell?))

8) What is his favorite food?

Again, an easier one is what isn't his favorite food. He loves steak, tacos, and Cracker Barrels Baked Mac N Cheese, he could eat pizza 24/7 and always wants to go to Olive Garden.

9) What is his favorite sport?

The Wii. Or watching BSU football...but playing...nothing. Trying to change that though.

10) When did you first kiss?

Well, we don't count our first kiss...we have tried to forget that. Let's just say he was VERY nervous and kind of messed that up. But I think our real first kiss besides pecks on the cheek was about 2 weeks after we first started dating (we went out almost every night that week). I honestly don't remember it very well because I never counted it as our first kiss until we decided the other one didn't count.

11) What is your favorite thing to do as a couple?

Well, since we have no kids everything we do is as a couple. But our special once in a great while thing is travel. We love to go to Disneyland, and other places. Of course, most recently was San Antonio and our first (yes for both of us) flight. Granted we usually travel with others but we still get to experience new places together.

12) Do you have any children?

Not yet.

13) Does he have any hidden talents?

Hidden from some people and very obvious to others...he is great with kids. Although sometimes he forgets they don't get all of his jokes, but VERY good with kids.

14) How old is he?

29

15) What is his favorite music?

What I like to call Devil Music. But he will listen to almost anything. Usually my radio station.

16) What do you admire about him?

How he has been able to turn his life around and become such a strong, spiritual person.

17) What is his favorite color?

Black (I don't think that counts)

18) Will he read this?

Seriously doubt it.

19) Who said "I love you" first?

That is our funny story. I already had a feeling I was going to marry him and was really sick one night and he was letting me rest my head on his legs and I think being sick had some effect on my head because when he said he needed to leave I said "I'll miss you. I love you." He looked at me and smiled and said I love you too. He said before he was scared to say it after our kiss incident and was so happy I said it.

20) Who do you tag?

Monae, Terrie, anyone esle who is married and reads this.