Wayfarer

I LOVE the 80's!

I love everything about the 80's..the music, the movies, the fads, the clothes..I lied, not the clothes but everything else. The Wayfarer glasses were HUGE in the 80's. Most of the glasses were flip top and neon. I thought I would play it safe and get the black ones. A lot of the 80's styles are coming back in a 2010 way.

I want to do an ode to the years 1981 & 1983 on here. These are the years that Drew and I were born, but for now here's some pictures.






Our little goofball.

A family who plays together, stays together! Ok, so its prays together...we do that too!

I actually think Drew looks really good with the Wayfarers on.ha!

Even the pups wanted to join in!



Just for Fun!! I think Ethan looks like him with the glasses on :)

1981

President Jimmy Carter (1977-1981)

President Ronald Regan (1981-1989)

Year of the rooster .

Major Events of 1981
Pope John Paul II shot twice
Mitterand elected French premire
Martial law in Poland
Israel destroys Iraq's nuclear reactor
President proposes $180 billion
President Reagan fires air traffic controllers
Assasination attaempt on President Reagan
First woman elected to the Supreme Court
First Space Shuttle flight
Anwar Sadat Assasinated

Sports Highlights
NBA: Boston Celtics vs. Houston Rockets Series: 4-2NCAA Football: Clemson Record: 12-0-0Heisman Trophy: Marcus Allen, usc, RB points: 1,797Stanley Cup: New York Islanders vs. Minnesota Northstars Series: 4-1Super Bowl XV: Oakland Raiders vs. Philadelphia Eagles Score: 27-10US Open Golf: David Graham Score: 273 Course: Merion GC Location: Ardmore, PA World Series: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees Series: 4-2

Popular Music
1."The Tide is High" ... Blondie 2."Celebration" ... Kool and the Gang 3."9 to 5" ... Dolly Parton 4."I Love a Rainy Night" ... Eddie Rabbit 5."Keep on Loving You" ... REO Speedwagon 6."Rapture" ... Blondie 7."Kiss on My List" ... Daryl Hall & John Oates8."Morning Train" ... Sheena Easton 9."Bette Davis Eyes" ... Kim Carnes 10."Medley: Stars on 45" ... Stars on 45

Popular Movies

1. Any Which Way You Can 2. Arthur 3. Bustin' Loose 4. Cannonball Run5. Cheech and Cong's Nice Dream6. Clash of the Titans7. Endless Love8. Excalibur9. Flash Gordon 10. For Your Eyes Only

Most Popular Books
Fiction1. "Noble House" by James Clavell2. "The Hotel New Hampshire" by John Irving3. "Cujo" by Stephen King4. "An Indecent Obsession" by Colleen McCullough5. "Gorky Park" by Martin Cruz SmithNonfiction1. "Beverly Hills Diet" by Judy Mazel2. "The Lord God Made Them All" by James Herriot3. " 'Never Say Diet' Book" by Richard Simmons4. "A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein5. "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
Most Popular Television Shows
1. Dallas (CBS)2. 60 Minutes (CBS)3. The Jeffersons (CBS)4. Three's Company (ABC)5. Alice (CBS)6. The Dukes of Hazzard (CBS)7. Too Close For Comfort (ABC)8. ABC Monday Night Movie (ABC)9. M*A*S*H (CBS)10. One Day at a Time (CBS)

1983

President Ronald Regan 1981-1989

Year of the boar.

Major Events of 1983
US deploys Pershing Missiles; USSR backs out of talks
Korean airliner shot down
Northern Chad seized by Libyans and Rebels
US peacekeepers killed in Lebanon
US invades Grenada
Sports
NBA: Philadelphia 76ers vs. LA Lakers Series: 4-2NCAA Football: Miami-Fl Record: 11-1-0 Heisman Trophy: Mike Rozier, Nebraska, RB points: 1,801Stanley Cup: New York Islanders vs. Edmunton Oilers Series: 4-0Super Bowl XVII: Washington Redskins vs. Miami Dolphins Score: 27-17 US Open Golf:Larry Nelson Score: 280 Course: Oakmont CC Location: Oakmont, PA World Cup Soccer: Italy vs. West Germany Score: 3-1World Series:Baltimore Orioles vs. Philadelphia Phillies Series: 4-1

Popular Music of 1983
1. "Down Under" ... Men at Work2. "Africa" ... Toto3. "Baby, Come to Me" ... Patti Austin & James Ingram4. "Billie Jean" ... Michael Jackson5. "Come on Eileen" ... Dexys Midnight Runners6. "Beat It" ... Michael Jackson7. "Let's Dance" ... David Bowie8. "Flashdance...What a Feeling" ... Irene Cara9. "Every Breath You Take" ... The Police10. "Sweet Dreams" ... Eurythmics

Popular Movies
1. Best Friends2. The Big Chill3. Blue Thunder4. The Dark Crystal5. 48 Hours6. Flashdance 7. Gandhi8. High Road To China9. Jaws 3-D10. Mr. Mom


Most Popular Books
Fiction 1. "The Return of the Jedi Storybook" by Joan Vinge2. "Poland" by James Michener3. "Pet Sematary" by Stephen King4. "The Little Drummer Girl" by John le Carre5. "Christine" by Stephen KingNonfiction1. "In Search of Excellence" by Tom Peters2. "Megatrends" by John Naisbitt3. "Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession" by Emna Bombeck4. "The One-Minute Manager" by Kenneth Blanchard5. "Jane Fonda's Workout Book" by Jane Fonda
Most Popular Television Shows
1. Dallas (CBS)2. 60 Minutes (CBS)3. Dynasty (ABC)4. The A-Team (NBC)5. Simon & Simon (CBS)6. Magnum, P.I. (CBS)7. Falcon Crest (CBS)8. Kate & Allie (CBS)9. Hotel (ABC)10. Cagney & Lacey (CBS)

Dougie Nelson.

The many names of Dougie .

"Dougie, look off to your left" ...he's a natural in front of the camera.

Baby & I in Duluth

Drew and I planned a trip to Duluth just to have a night alone to ourselves. We haven't been anywhere since our honeymoon and I get pretty restless and need to just go sometimes. I know that's hard to do with a baby now but Jane & Bruce ( Drew's mom and dad) were able to stay at our house over night with E. Our original plans were to go Whitewater rafting, but it got canceled due to SNOW. Yes SNOW in May .. only in Minnesota right. Actually that was the only icky icky day so far this month and we got "stuck" with it . We still had a good time anyways. We got our tattoos which I posted previously and after that we just hung out and enjoyed each others company!

There was a shop there called Monkey Business and I wanted to go in, but everything was closed! It was only like 6:00pm and the whole town seemed like it shut down. I'm not sure if it was because of the blizzard like weather or if it was normal. Next time though, right!

There is a picture in the college above of Little Angie's...BEST margaritas I have ever had!

There was this "side car" that I thought was so cool. It reminded me of my Grandpa Tony who is no longer with us , but he used to do carnival things like this. My cousin and I used to go into his carnival trailers and raid it. As little kids that was so fun for us to do . My grandpa had a Mini Doughnut stand as well as a game type stand. I ended taking so many stuffed animals and trinkets from his stands. I wonder what he would think of me and my family now? He met Drew once and really liked him...my grandfather was very stern and didn't like anyone, haha. So I guess I got his approval. He always treated me different than the rest of my family. I couldn't EVER do any wrong, was his little girl and always got an extra 5 bucks shoved into my back pocket when no one was lookin. Actually I'm the only granddaughter on either side of my family..hmmm can you say special..jk!



We ate at Grandmas, which was Ok. I've been to the Grandmas in Minneapolis so I knew what it was all about . Neat atmosphere!

Drew was acting goofy and was riding the little kid motorcycle. The thing I love about Drew and I is that we don't care what people think...if were goofy in public, if we get tattoos, if we want our baby to have long hair, if we have an unconventional way of raising our child, if we go out and have a good time with our friends. Pretty much anything we do is for fun, our family and each other. Plus, Drew and I make each other laugh so hard sometimes we literally cannot breath. I love EVERY SECOND of those times! Sure we aren't perfect and have our disagreements, but always figure it out and laugh about it later.

The windows at Grandma's were so puurrty!


Just a fun picture!

The view from our hotel room was beautiful. We had a balcony that was unusable because it was cold, windy and of course snowing, but at least we could look.


Burrrr! May 7th 2010














I haven't been to Tobies since middle school on a field trip to Two Harbors. This place is so yummy! I highly suggest the Carmel Rolls with the pecans. I had to break my healthy eating habits for 1 day right?

Lake Superior Lighthouse

Hottie McFly.

That's right ladies...he's taken.


XOXOXO.


XOXOXO.

Absolute Bodyart

Drew and I went to Duluth this past Friday.Our original plan was to go Whitewater rafting and then get some :bodyart: Since the Whitewater rafting place canceled because it was SNOWING we just headed over to the shop and continued on our list of things to do. I did some research on shops there and really liked this places work and reviews. Drew and I love the finished product!


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The artist asked me if I would take some close up shots of him using this gage because its SO big and he rarely gets to use it. So I hope he likes what I got.

Not the best feeling in the world.....





I seriously love tattoo shops with all the sounds, colors, art and unique people. It's fun just to sit there and take in your surroundings.


I truly don't mind the pain of the tattoo process, its a day after that it feels like a BAD sunburn.



Before.

When I was 16...yes I said 16 . My best friend Crista and I thought it was a cool idea to give each other tattoos with a serile sewing needle with thread wrapped around it and Indian Ink. What a bunch of silly girls we were huh? She gave me this beautiful sun ... not !And I gave her the ugliest tattoo ( I tried though ) of a cross. Well 11yrs later I finally fixed it.

After.

The largest star represents Drew.

The medium star represents me.

The smallest star represents Ethan.

Then I will add on as our family grows.

I love tattoos..always have . I think they are beautiful and unique. Might sound crazy to others but hey that's just me! If I could I would have a complete sleeve, but for now I'll play it "safe".



Josh, our tattoo artist has 5 kiddos!!! WOW!

I thought that was pretty cool.

This is Drew's finished product. Its a"hand painted" Leo Sign.

It also looks like his initials.....dn.