Goodbye Gecko

Everyone knows that when you get married you consolidate and make sacrifices. It simply must be done in order to start your new life as husband and wife. I have not had a problem with this…until now.

I have been able to whittle down my closet (Yes Drew, I gave clothes away – 5 bags in fact), share my financial statements, put my pretty, pretty Anthropologie bedding in the guest room, and even watch the History Channel for 5 minute periods of time.

But now, something is happening that I am having a very hard time with…I have to say goodbye to the Gecko. SNIFF. I have been a faithful Geico customer for many years and have grown rather attached to the crazy Geico Gecko. I think he is hands down the best insurance mascot in the business. But now the time has come to say goodbye. I will, as Drew pointed out, still be able to see him on the TV and that will have to do.

Top 5 things I will miss about the Gecko:
5. His nutty accent
4. His cute face
3. His zany stories
2. His logical explanation of savings
1. His nutty accent

Goodbye Gecko! I will miss you!

Bye Bye Bye!
Maggie

Take that Elan!

Last night I was at the gym when I ran into Melanie and Elan.

I excitedly told them all about my new blog and how much fun it was going to be. Melanie, being a good friend, shared my excitement and agreed that it was great idea. Elan or "Captain Rain On My Parade" as I now call him, boldly stated that most people who start a blog quit after their first entry. Well looky here Elan, entry NUMBER 2! How do you like them apples?

Bye Bye Bye!

Maggie

Hooray!

So all my friends have blogs and quite frankly I think it is neat-o. I have decided to become a blogger, bloggerific, blogified, blogtastic...well you understand. (Shocker that spell check does not like any of those words.) Since this is indeed my first blog, I should tell you that 2007 has been quite exciting. Drew and I were married at First Presbyterian Church of Houston on March 17 in an ode to St. Patrick's Day. Fancy P.A.T. and Tom certainly know how to throw a party. It was the most fun I have ever had and I keep asking when we can do the whole thing again!

I moved all of my things and my beloved beagle, Annie, into Drew's townhouse in Midtown. Drew is adjusting to the loss of closet space and, of course having a dog. Drew never had a dog growing up - please for my sake and that of his mother, never bring this up - so life with Annie has been quite an adventure. Drew and Annie, also known as "Weeble or Weebs or The Weebs", are bonding and learning about each other. For instance, Drew is learning that Annie loves to stare at the window and annouce passers-by with a hearty "Roooooooooo" and Annie is learning that that behavior earns her some kitchen time. Drew puts on a tough face, but I can tell he hearts Annie even though she is a tad bit crazy.

Pictures from the wedding below! Enjoy!

Bye Bye Bye!

Maggie