80's Family Sitcom

It's true, this Saturday will make 6 months of marriage for Jayson and me.

That's 6 months of figuring out how to share a bed and blankets, 6 months of learning how to regulate the temperature for both of us, 6 months of sharing household responsibilities AND 6 months of laughing.

We have been super blessed in the fact that we don't fight. We spend too much time laughing to fight, and i guess that is the key for us. But boy, does it confuse the heck out of me! Leading up to marriage all we ever heard (besides "don't go to sleep angry") was how hard the first year of marriage will be. So I've just decided... maybe it doesn't have to be hard; maybe it doesn't have to be full of fights.

Luckily, Jayson and I both over-think things and both have Psych backgrounds. And because of how wonderful and fightless marriage has been for us, it's caused me to think a lot about the cause and preventions of fights. In all my thinking, the one thing I can really say is... maybe we could learn something from those 80's family sitcoms.

Remember the 80's? You turned on a show, there was a disagreement or a mistake; but then 30 minutes later, it was solved. What the lovable, but mislead, character did was take responsibility in the end; but what if we take responsibility BEFORE the fight.

The way I see it, all fights stem from three things:

• insecurities
• the perception of selfishness (founded or unfounded)
• miscommunication
  

So, if you are facing a fight right now (or in the future), which one of these applies to your situation? Does your partner feel left behind or left out or unsure of your future? Do you? Are your decision making skills leaving out your Love? Did they just forget to tell you something really important, or did you tell them something vaguely and expect them to catch on?

There can be a million more examples; so over-think it this time.

Then, the most important part, find your contribution to this situation AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT! Have that nice, warm, inviting, 80's family sitcom talk. Figure it out, and change what needs to be changed.

Oh, and don't forget to laugh!

-S

Smiles

Sure, i have quiet a few recipes to put up (i created a delicious soup just last night!) but i had to share that Jayson and i have been married for 4 months today. That sounds and seems like such a short time, but i can't imagine life before marriage. It suits me/us.

So this is what i woke up to this morning, next to me in bed:


Now i am watching Bonnie Hunt, waiting for a wonderful breakfast in bed!


So yes, i promise: lots of recipes and updates on our home improvements coming soon!

But for now... i smell bacon and cinnamon rolls!

-s

Skamilton's Southwestern Jumbalaya

I apparently cook a lot now; so i have decided to start sharing my recipes here.
Whether I find it online, in a book, or create it myself; here it is for you to enjoy.
This one I created myself tonight in a time of need. It turned out pretty great!
I am not sure the exact measurements but this should get you through.

Skamilton's Southwestern Jumbalaya


Ingredients:
2 cups of white rice
1 can black beans
1/2-3/4 Cup diced ham
1 large slice of red onion, diced
1/2 can diced tomatoes (drained)
Fresh Ground Pepper
3 slices of lime


serves: 2

Prepare white rice and set aside.
Mix black beans, ham and onion in medium sized saucepan.
Place over medium heat.
Add tomatoes. Pepper to taste. Stir.
Take the end slice of lime, squeeze on top of mixture.
Place the other two slices of lime in mixture. Stir.
Continue to cook over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
Turn stove to low heat.

After placing desired amount of rice in plate/bowl top with mixture (use a spoon to drain excess juices). Drizzle with juices and place a slice of lime on top.


Let me know if it works out!

-s

Pumpkin fever, alive and well....

It's official; by request, i made more of these:

Pumpkin Cookies with Brown Butter Icing!
(http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/pumpkin-cookies-with-brown-butter-icing)

Well that's Martha's version of them. Here's mine:

not as pretty, but extremely tasty!
(Elise helped make this batch; probably why these are so good)

Now, don't get your hopes up; I have made them for Curtis (previously mentioned)
AND... our FIRST HOUSE GUESTS!!

We had the pleasure of having these guys stay with us last night:

WEINLAND
http://www.myspace.com/johnweinland

and the even better news is we get to have them stay with us again tomorrow! Nice, nice, nice, and talented! (Please feel free to enjoy their music and even buy some!)

Other official news:

We're married... for real.
Now all the other paper work! Social security offiice, be on the look out for my mail!



Weekend line up:
Friday: Weinland at The Moon
Saturday: The Cut Off at The Moon

It's a Moon weekend.

Now, just have to make it through Friday day....


With my freeze ray I will stop the world,
Sarah

Life Excitement!

Wedding is over. Life has begun.
As we are learning, it takes a while to get into your married groove. Work has been super busy, we are still unpacking the house, have lots of errands to run, I've been getting sick, and we have our first house guests Friday!
It's all fun though. I'd say by January 1, 2010 we should be in somewhat of a normal schedule. Meanwhile, here are all of the things I'm happy about this week.

I stopped watching General Hospital 10 years ago because Jonathan Jackson left the role of Lucky Spencer. 14/15 year old me was absolutely crushed. Good news: HE'S BACK! (On top of that James Franco will be guest starring on GH starting at the end of the month- in preparation for a film role he's taken. Set your DVR's!)


As many of you know, I LOVE Gilmore Girls. Therefore, I have the ability to see a tiny glimpse of a dog in a tv commercial and be able to shout out "THAT'S PAUL ANKA!"
That's right; everyone's favorite neurotic pup is now on (at least for one episode) Monk. I just saw a commercial and found a picture online, so i don't know the full story; but here are pictures of Paul Anka on GG and Monk.


notice the little blonde spot on his right ear. same dog.

I'm also excited because Inera from Firefly is going to be on the new show V; but since I don't know if that show will be any good, I can't be too excited yet.

Last and final bit...
CURTIS IS BACK!!! My wonderful friend Curtis (who has been gone for my entire relationship with Jayson) is back in Fort Worth! I'm so excited; i'm going to make him pumpkin cookies and read Sherlock Holmes!!


yes, i took this headshot, two years ago.


You both kicked off your shoes. Man I dig those rhythm and bluesssss,
Sarah

P.S. made a bit o progress on those thank you cards... i tell you what...