Valentine's Day Survey

I saw this Valentine's Survey on Kristen's blog and thought I might fill it out as well! Thanks for sharing, Kristen!

1. When was your "engagement" anniversary: MLK, jr. weekend 2005

2. When is your "marriage" anniversary: March 26, 2005

3. How long have you known your spouse: about 5 1/2 years

4. How long did you date/court before you were engaged: 6 weeks!

5. Where did you meet your spouse for the first time: A cookout at a friend's appartment. I was with someone else and I actually don't remember meeting him!

6. What is your spouses name: John Michael

7. Do you have any children yet: yes

8. How many: One, for now

9. Do you have any house pets: no

10. Do you own a house or rent: own 2; we rent one out.

11. Do you live in the country or town/city: outskirts of town

12. What is one of your favorite activities together: ummm...look at us! Eat.

13. Do you have a favorite vacation spot: a cruise

14. How many siblings (including in-laws): 6

15. What church do you attend: WR Church of Christ

16. Is this the church you were married in: Yes

17. What is your favorite restaurant to eat at together: Shahenshah Diner (Indian), Longhorn

18. Do you work or stay at home: Work-Elementary School Media Specialist

19. Where did you honeymoon: Vegas

20. Leave a piece of marriage advice: Love means putting someone else's happiness first; which in turn, will make you happy. (Does that even make sense? :D)

July 2009-Elegant Night on our cruise

June 2005 Camping Trip-Helen, Ga

Allyson's 2nd birthday-Aug. 2008

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL!?

There have been a lot of football and "favorite team" posts lately. So, I just have to share my story.

Many of you know that I was married before. I was very young when I married the first time. My first husband was very much into sports. ESPN was on all the time. If it wasn't, then there was some type of game on. My family didn't watch sports, so this was new to me. I tried, but I just couldn't get into it at all.

We had one TV in our single-wide trailor. So, being bored just became my way of life. For two years I saw no movies or watched no TV shows other than Martin (of all shows!). And, it grew worse. At first it was baseball, football, and basketball. Then, just to irritate me (I think), he started watching hockey, golf, soccer, etc, etc. If it was competitive, it was on!

My life was SO miserable.

*Fortunately, he cheated on me and our marriage ended. I didn't know it at the time, but that was the best thing that ever happened to me.

All of a sudden I got my life back and was able to control the remote!

Years later, I met Michael. We were friends at first and in a conversation he mentioned that he wasn't a sports fan. He just wasn't interested in sports of any kind. I proposed on the spot. We've been happy ever since!

Well, that's not quite how it went. But I did say, "Really!? Will you marry me?!" haha

So, we may not be "cool". Perhaps you think we are lame. We don't think badly of anyone that has a favorite team or a favorite sport.

But, I think you'll agree that we are made for each other!

Mike + Dawn = 4 Ever

*See comments for a note about my ex.