it's a new car!

We got a car. A '03 Toyota Matrix to be precise. Our first big purchase as a married couple and now all we need is a baby to go with it (jk, a dog will be just fine). Unfortunately, Allison had to get rid of her gas lovin' Grand Marquis, but on the bright side she is no longer mistaken for a 70 year old woman (for those who don't know, the Grand Marquis is the preferred vehicle for those over 70).

The married life is good. I'd suggest it, but only if you have a good one to share it with.

married life

 
We like to cook. Although, we both like to cook, Allison does most of it (that's the woman's job, right?? - jk). But, these burgers were made by me (Gary). They are man burgers, hands down. Since the wedding the quality of my meals has greatly increased. Allison is a terrific cook who keeps me satisfied. Yep, I'm a fortunate man.
 
We haven't told anyone, but Allison has a hard time controlling her bladder. This picture proves it! JK, not that you needed me to write that. Here's the story: A little over a month ago, while washing dishes I broke the handle off one of her coffee mugs - the one she is holding. Being the handy man I think I am, I put some "super strong" adhesive on it and it seemed to hold. Well, while driving to church a few weeks ago, she put the mug of boiling hot tea up to her mouth for a sip when all of a sudden, !CRACK!. The mug, along with boiling water, went all over her (while she still held the handle). Lesson learned, never use cheap adhesive to glue a handle back to a mug.
 
 
Alright, I had an infection in my finger for 2 weeks and it hurt. I finally decided to cut it out. I burned the tip of my pocket knife with a lighter and began digging in my finger. What I found was a splinter. Just thought I would share that.