Boy, oh boy! Clint asked me if I would go with him to Express to exchange some of his Christmas clothes, and we sure did go on Saturday afternoon. I felt so excited to be Clint's personal shopper. Believe it or not, in all of our time together (we started dating nearly 3 years and 4 months ago!), this was the first time I ever went shopping with Clint. (He says this is only because he doesn't ever go shopping for new clothes, and that anytime he does, of course I'll have to go along.)

Anyway, it was such fun. We left with 2 pairs of jeans, a chocolate brown button-down, and a more casual long-sleeved shirt. Good times, good times.

Today I went by Dillards because I had heard about their great sales (check it out if you haven't), and I got him another casual long-sleeved shirt and a nice casual jacket (both at 70% off).

I also got some cute baby outfits for Chloe and for baby Cason Ray! I tell you what, I can't resist baby clothes. I even told the guy at the checkout that baby clothes almost make me want to have a baby, but we both decided that probably wasn't such a great reason to have a baby. Oh well, maybe next time. =)

Yesterday we had fun visiting Clint's sister and bro-in-law and Carter and Chloe. Now I wish I'd taken some pictures, but we were just enjoying hanging out and I didn't get to it. =( Those little ones are the cutest. Seriously. Carter is a little over 2 and 1/2, and he is going through that phase where he doesn't want to obey them! He is a mess, but it is so funny--it's really hard not to laugh, because he does some of the funniest things. We took him a Cars photo album with pictures of him and his mom, dad, and grandparents at our wedding, and he was naming everyone for me. He calls Clint "kint" and me "gala." It's adorable. And don't get me started on Chloe. She is too precious for words! I really hope I get to have a girl one day!

Not anytime soon, though Sadie did send me home with some of her smaller Maternity clothes for when it's my turn! Oh dear... =)

Happy Sunday night! Boo to Monday morning...

That's right, folks. Clint cut his hair. Not only did he cut his hair, but he also shaved today! Double whammy! I came home last night and sat down on the couch across from him. I sat there a good 2 or 3 minutes before I looked at him long enough to notice! Boy was I surprised! Those of you that know Clint know he doesn't love cutting his hair, and I'm lucky if he does so 4 times a year! It looks great, I must say! These pictures aren't the best, but believe me when I tell you he's looking awfully hunky with his new 'do! LOL. He's gonna kill me for that last part.

'Tis a good day in the Cockrell household. =) I think he must be trying to get in good with me. Maybe he wants something special for Valentine's Day, as in another bout of gallantry, Clint agreed to go see "He's Just Not That Into You" with me earlier. I tell you what--this man is a keeper. If only tomorrow wasn't Monday, I'd be feeling even happier right now!

haha, that's funny. ok, before i begin this post, i'd like to make a list of movies i currently want to see:

1) Gran Turino
2) Revolutionary Road
3) He's Just Not That Into You
4) Rachel Getting Married
5) Slumdog Millionaire

OK, here's my survey I got from Jenn's blog! Good times!

The Game of Tag about your MAN:

1. Who is your man? Clintle Soup

2. How long have you been together? We've been together about 3 years and 3 months, married 7 months.

3. How long did you date? We dated for almost 2 years before he popped the question.

4. How old is your man? The big 30! But he doesn't look a day over 25!

5. Who eats more? Clint, for sure. He always stuffs himself when we go out and then feels miserable! =)

6. Who said "I love you" first? I'm pretty sure it was probably me, but I can't remember the circumstances...he is the first person I've ever been in love with.

7. Who is taller? Clint.

8. Who sings better? OK, well I'm gonna have to go with me, what with my having been a vocal performance major and all...all those voice lessons didn't do nothing, after all!

9. Who is smarter? Clint. I hate to admit this, as we have kind of a "who's smarter" competition going on continuously, but he did score higher on the IQ test. Damn! LOL. Although I think I did better on the SAT! See? I won't give up without a fight!


10. Whose temper is worse? Neither of us have very bad tempers except for when we're in traffic.

11. Who does the laundry? We do our own. Clint does his on a more regular basis...hehe! I do the linens and towels, though.

12. Who takes out the garbage? Clint does it most of the time. Sometimes I'll load it all up for him, though.

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? On the right if you're IN the bed, or if you're LOOKING at it? If you're looking at it, I sleep on the right.

14. Who pays the bills? Clint, yay! He is responsible!

15. Who is better with the computer? We are both pretty good, but he knows more about Excel and other such programs.

16. Who mows the lawn? Clint!

17. Who cooks dinner? Uhh...Clint most of the time, but we don't eat at home as much as we should. I am trying to learn a few decent recipes, because I have no idea for the most part!

18. Who drives when you are together? It depends, but I prefer for him to, because he hates my driving. =)

19. Who pays when you go out? We take turns. What's mine is yours and all that...

20. Who is most stubborn? Hmm...me? Not sure really.

22. Whose parents do you see the most? Probably about the same.

23. Who kissed who first? OMG, thank goodness I viewed the post after I published it, because I had accidentally missed this question, so it still had Jenn's answer about David making the first move, LOL! Clint kissed me first...on our first date!

24. Who asked who out? Clint did.

25. Who proposed? Clint did. I am not that liberated as a woman, haha!

26. Who is more sensitive? Me, but Clint is very sensitive for a guy.

27. Who has more friends? Both of us have quite a few.

28. Who has more siblings? Me, he has just 1 sister; I have a sister and 2 brothers.

29. Who wears the pants in the family? Well, we both work, and we talk about large purchases or decisions together. We still have separate checking accounts, too, whoo hoo! I like to have a little freedom. I won't lie. =)

Fun times! This is a "tag, you're it" survey, so feel free to answer these questions on your blog!

OK, everyone, now is the time to start praying for a 10:00 am start in the morning! I don't want to shut down the whole day, because then we'd have to make up the day...just a late start would make my week! Yay!

Hope everyone is keeping warm...I'm going to make Clint start a fire soon!

Yay for pictures!

This is Clint's 30th birthday cake!













Lauren, Clint, & Kevin
















Katie & Paul















Us!














Sadie & Me














Dining Room chairs: Before photo




















Dining Room chairs: After photo!

















Sadie & Chloe after her baptism



















Jessie in her Christmas costume! She wriggled out of this one within 15 minutes, and it doesn't even have any velcro! She is one escape artist, I'm telling you!













Christmas with our palm tree--it's amazing it's still alive in this weather!












Mom and me at the Boles/Adkins girls' gathering.















Uncle Clint loves little Chloe!














The awesome rocking chair I got from my fabulous class for Christmas!

















It is hand painted and everything! The arms have each of my students' names. So cute!













Markus is astounded by his cousin Morgan's talent! So cute!












I don't think I've ever seen Dad look so happy in a picture! Happy 70th birthday, Dad!







OK, I've got to go book our condo in Destin for this June now! More pictures next time!!

Have a great week...it can't be any worse than today was, at least.

XO,
Gayla