Ikea Birthday with a side of fossils

When we decided we were going to move to Oklahoma City, Eric and I were sitting in the living room at my in-laws researching whether or not all the things we know and loved may also be in OKC, which resulted in this conversation:

E: I WONDER IF IT HAS A COSTCO! Where am I going to get great prices on CHEESE?!
S: DO YOU THINK THERE'S AN IKEA!? How are we going to thriftily furnish our place with modern (stop for a Swedish meatball lunch in the cafe) clean lines?!

(Father-in-law walks in the front door from work)

Doug: Hey guys, how's it going?
Us: Good, were were just talking about places we hope are in Oklahoma City.
Doug: Oh!, I wonder if they have a temple!?

.........

It was a good lesson for Eric and I.


ANNNNYway, for my birthday yesterday, I drove down to Dallas to visit MRS Julie Vest-Getmanenko and her baby boy Nikolai. We pounded that Ikea pavement, because alas you see, OKC does not have an Ikea. Eric and I were punished for our lack of priorities. Haha. We are now card carrying members of Sam's Club because are we ever in Walton country and I now have a three hour cinnamon roll drive. Sheesh. But you know, when you get to spend a day with these people it makes it well worth the trip.








Eric had been gone since Sunday to south Texas for a business trip, but was unexpectedly able to come back last night, so that was a welcome surprise. My geologist gave me business trip birthday fossils, as well as, silpat baking mats, really good books to read and cookbooks with lots of pictures. He kind of knows me some. It's like we are married.


Also, the kitchen is coming along. Cabinets are drying, hardware is next and then a last coat of paint on the wall. Those cabinets... never again. Two coats primer, two coats paint. And when front and back both have to dry, all you feel like is that your life is painting and waiting on cabinets. ...It's rough. Ha.