V-days

V is for...

...Victories - which we hope to continue seeing during the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. We watched the opening ceremonies over at Kristen & Thomas' place and enjoyed the company of old friends (and their delicious Olympic-themed appetizers).

...Value - something we are not really adding to our house by installing a new ceiling fan (its blades come within less than an inch of the wall on two sides), trying to fix a leak in our gutters, and painting our bathroom (doesn't painting always sound like such a great idea until you actually start the project??). BUT, it was a good time, a learning experience, and now we have some cool air at night and a new blue-ish bathroom.  The gutter, however, still leaks.

Don't let these pictures fool you - I did a lot of the work, especially when Matt had to work on Monday, and I spent my day off finishing the bathroom.  Painting = I need a massage.

Oh, I also personally installed this three-headed light.  Not too shabby.

...Vehicles - many of which were recently recalled in the ginormous Toyota recall. Thankfully, though we were initially on the list of those recalled, we found out today that due to our Rav's parts being made in Japan, we're safe :) Thank you Japanese folks for not letting our car accelerate on its own.

...Very cute babies (i.e. Katin Milburn) - not only did we get to see her at Kristen and Thomas' place for the opening ceremonies, we got to spend a little time with her at Kim and Paul's house in Boulder. It was an awesome evening with amazing food (thanks Kim!) and good fellowship. Oh, and the house they're living in currently just so happens to be our DREAM house! When the powerball thing works out, we're totally on it.

...Viva la pinata - Joe celebrated his 26th birthday with a fabulous pinata that his friend Dan made (well, filled).  Don't be frightened by the following pictures.  The pinata had lived a long and happy life.

...Very talented - that would be my husband, Matt. He was born with some super-freaky musical gene that basically gives him the ability to play any instrument he picks up. While using his talents at church this weekend playing piano in the worship band, he noticed Isaac (the lead singer and pianist from The Fray) in the congregation. Yes, my rockstar husband got to lead worship for a real-life rockstar. Pretty sweet if you ask me. Now, if only Matt could have spent last weekend at the Grammy's and recording We Are the World with a gaggle of celebrities.... well, that'd be pretty cool.

...Vested - was the lead singer of The Rouge, a local band we caught at the Hi-Dive this past week.  My new hair stylist's boyfriend is the guitarist in the band (which is how I found out about them), and they put on a pretty sweet show. The band that opened for them, the Epilogues, were awesome as well and seemed practically ready to go on tour with Muse.  Great little venue in our 'hood, and we love supporting local music, especially great bands.

http://www.myspace.com/therougeband

http://www.myspace.com/epiloguemusic

...Valentine's day - which we spent at Encore, a restaurant on Colfax with some delish flat bread.  (I forgot to take any pics, so this is from their website)

...Vacation - what we're hoping to plan for our upcoming 1 year anniversary. Feel free to send us any suggestions on fun 4-5 day trips.