How Well Does Ryan Know Me?

How long have you been married?
Kim: 1 year and 9 months
Ryan: Almost 2 years

Where was your first date?
Kim: Well that depends. We had a date at this drive-in restaurant called the Spot when we were both in high school, but when were talking while I was in college, we usually just hung out at his house.
Ryan: Spending the night at my house

Ok so that sounds incredibly scandalous. We had been talking on the phone for months while he was deployed and he was on leave... ;)

Where was your first kiss?
Kim: His living room couch.
Ryan: The Spot- a kiss on the cheek

Touche, I counted our first full-on make-out sesh.

Who first said, "I love you"?
Kim: Ryan did! On the phone as I was about to board a flight at LAX.  He had just dropped me off and I was so sad when all of a sudden I got a call from him.  He said, "I almost forgot to say something really important...I love you."
Ryan: Kim did during her 21st birthday party.

Wow this is turning out to be a really flattering image of myself.  I texted him, while intoxicated, several times during my birthday because I was and still am, madly in love with him.

What were your wedding colors?
Kim: We didn't really have a big wedding since we got married at a courthouse.  Originally we were going to get married on a beach, so I guess more of a nautical theme.
Ryan: White, tan and blue

Uh, I have no idea what he's referring to here.

What is her most commonly used phrase?
Kim: "And I was like..."
Ryan: "And I was like..."

Nailed it...we're totes in sync.

Who is her celebrity crush?
Kim: Tom Hardy
Ryan: I want to say Ryan Lochte, but Kim actually thinks he's a total idiot.

If she was ordering drinks for both of you what would you each get?
Kim:  Either a coke or water for myself and for Ryan, either a water or Ginger Ale.
Ryan: Long islands

What is the best meal she has ever cooked you?
Kim: Buffalo Chicken Garbage Bread
Ryan: Garbage Bread

What is the worst meal she has ever cooked you?
Kim: Steamed cinnamon apples...they looked awesome at Pinterest but ended up not being that great.
Ryan: Crunchy hamburger helper, when we first got married

What is the most-played song on her iPod?
Kim: "Worldwide Choppers"
Ryan: "Africa"

What would she say is your most annoying habit?
Kim: Saying, "And I was like"
Ryan: Not answering when I am addressing her

What is the last thing she does before she goes to bed?
Kim: Usually I say I love you and try to be big spoon.
Ryan: Sits on her computer for hours while I try to sleep.

Blogger probz

If you could throw out one item of her clothing what would it be?
Kim: Anything animal print
Ryan: I don't know, I don't really care

I'm totally spot on about the animal print (haha pun not intended). Ryan despises animal print.

What would you say is your favorite thing about her?
Kim: My smile
Ryan: Boobies

I married a 10-year old

What's her go-to drink at Starbucks?
Kim: Vanilla bean frappachino
Ryan: Vanilla bean frappachino

What's her blog's name?!
Kim: The Simplicity of Being Curious
Ryan: The Simplicity of Being Curious

VICTORY! I've got a keeper ;)

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2013 Valentine's Day Presents for the Hubs

Ryan is weird about surprises.
By weird, I mean he ruins theme epically ;)
I'm just kidding, well sort of.  I ordered him a new phone case that he's had his eye on for quite some time and of course, Amazon packaged it with a book I had ordered.  So although I was trying to be subtle with a box that was supposed to be "empty," Ryan grabbed as soon as he got a glimpse of this mysterious thing in the box.  So with that, he ruined one of his first surprises so in suit, I told him what his second surprise was as well.

The second surprise was one that had continually been bugging me and this was Ryan's wedding band.  When we got married, we didn't have very much money.  So Ryan purchased both of them, just plain bands.  While he was deployed, I saved up some money and had a custom ring made for him.

Johan from Jewelry by Johan on Etsy

It was absolutely stunning, made out of metal and wood by the Etsy shop, Jewelry by Johan.  Of course, I didn't know Ryan's ring size and it wasn't exactly convenient to have his finger sized while defending our country in Afghanistan.  I did a little detective work and with the help of Kay's Jewelers was able to find his ring size.  I really do applaud them though because I didn't know for sure where Ryan purchased our bands, so I couldn't even give them a city.  All I could say is where he was currently stationed in California and the surrounding cities.  This was all through e-mail and a couple of days later, I received an e-mail back with ring size.  I was so delighted.  I even found a handmade heart-shaped wood box, where the lid slides perfectly into place, and I kept the ring there until he returned from his deployment.

Ryan loved the ring, but it was a little too bulky for his taste.  The ring he had worn for the past year was very slim and this one was significantly wider.  So sad to say, he rarely wore this new ring.  I was disappointed and ultimately a little pissed off.  I became determined to find him a better alternative, one that he would actually wear.

If you've been to my blog before, you're familiar with my hometown being in Wisconsin.  That's where Ryan and I grew up, where we met, where we had the opportunity to date and ultimately I'm a proud Sconnie.  I was browsing Etsy pages and I came across a Wisconsin ring designed by Nicholas at The Ring Tree.  I became completely enamored with the idea of having that be the new band for Ryan.  So I ruined the surprise by showing him the sample ring on the site and he loved it.  It was the perfect solution because the ring is so symbolic of who we are and where our families are from.

The Ring Tree by Nicholas on Etsy

Isn't it a handsome ring?  Nicholas was wonderful to work with and we ended up getting it as a silver coin option since my husband wears it on a daily basis.  Nick actually suggested it and the ring has such great craftmanship.  He had pictures up as soon as he received the coin and kept in touch with us throughout the entire process.

Ryan received the ring the other day and he now wears his new wedding band daily.  It makes me so happy and I love the ring, it just looks so sharp! 

With two surprises down, I still have the tradition of the two cards and I may have a couple tricks up my sleeve.  

Maybe this bartending kit?  Ryan loves to make mixed drinks now.

 

 or a few books?

 

Admittedly, I picked this one up for myself since my husband read it on deployment.  I swear, Ryan is one of the hardest people to shop for.  I think I've found myself something awesome and he's already purchased it for himself or he's already read it.  Oy vay.

What are you getting your honey buns for Valentine's Day? :)

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