Tennis Tournament

Last Saturday, Peter and I went to the Tennis Pacific Life Open in Palm Desert.  Merrill Lynch was a sponsor, so we had an amazing box suite with delicious food and an incredible view.  We don't know much about the professional world of tennis, but we had a great time hanging with the Johnsons (James and Gale) and watching the incredible athletes play.  We forgot our camera, so you will have to imagine how relaxing the event was, how beautiful the flowers looked, and how great the tennis players were.  It was a wonderfully relaxing afternoon!

Hard-working Husband

Last night, Peter and I attended a wonderful dinner at Ruths Chris Steakhouse in Palm Springs for Peter's POA (Paths of Achievement) graduation.  I didn't realize what a big deal it really was for him to graduate...approximately 60 Merrill Lynch advisors were hired on and only 5 completed the program in 2007.  I am really grateful for all of Peter's hard work and determination to finish (and he got his CFP license in the middle of it all, if I may brag for a second).  Not only did we partake of an incredibly delicious meal, Brent (Peter's amazing boss) presented beautiful trophies to each of the graduates as well as one of Brent's favorite motivational books and a gorgeous leather-bound notebook.  The "supportive wives of the hard-working graduates" even received some beautiful roses.  As Brent went around the room to present the trophy and gifts, he said some wonderful things about each graduate.  I was really impressed at how well he knows Peter.  The stories and attributes shared about him were spot-on.  A lot of people know Peter for his quick sense of humor and for being a jokester, but those who really know him are aware that he is incredibly determined, focused, goal-driven, and would do anything for those he cares about (including his clients...which is why he is so loved at work).   What a great evening we had and how grateful I am for such a hard-working husband.

*I completely forgot to take a picture at dinner, so this is us afterwords in a gas station parking lot...sorry, but it's all I've got:).

Cheap Date

It all started with the show Arrested Development. Peter and I wanted to find something that we could both enjoy and do together. Tennis lessons was our first thought and that didn't work out. We then took ballroom dance classes (we need to do this again Courtneys). We had a great time, but it became hard with Peter working so late. We then had some friends introduce us to this show (thanks Nick and Rach). It is hilarious! Peter would get home late from work, change his clothes and we would have a late night date watching TV. We did this every night until we knew we had seen every episode enough.

Where to go on our next date? THE OFFICE! We can't get enough of this show (darn you writer's strike). We have watched every season numerous times late at night together snuggled up on the couch. My favorite part is hearing Peter laugh uncontrollably. He is a fun date.

Just a couple of nights ago, Peter experienced Guitar Hero for the first time at the Crumps (we have owned it for some time but he has never picked up a guitar). He loves it, so we now officially have a new cheap date! We have played for the past couple of nights in the "Face-off" mode and have a hard time dragging ourselves away from the XBOX and into bed. Fancy dinner dates at the wineries and opening nights at the movies have got nothing on our pajama wearin', popcorn snarfing late nights together.