Monday, August 16, 2010

Rondi + Skip Bo = Date Night

Ronnie and I have decided that we will each plan a date once a month. We made this agreement for several reasons. 1. We're both home bodies that are completely content sitting on the couch all weekend if you let us, and that's just not healthy 2. We thought it would be a nice way to spice things up every now and then by doing something fun (and different) together. 3. It's a good way to show your spouse how much you love them, by planning something special. 4. It's a nice tradition to start. The only rule is that you have to plan it and there are no limits. It can be a date at the house, a night out on the town, anything. A few weeks back, Ronnie posted pictures and a video from his date night; an Ernie Halter show. So I thought it was only fair to tell you/show you my date night.

Saturday morning I asked Ronnie to go on a date with me. He, of course, agreed - one thing I've learned in just the 3 months we've been married, the beauty of marriage is zero fear of rejection when you ask the other person out. The vision for the date: stay at home and relax, while doing something fun and romantic. I had planned a night of Skip Bo (our FAVORITE game to play together), wine, cheese and crackers. It ended up being the PERFECT date, in both of our eyes. I got to sit and chat with my hubby as he kicked my butt in several games of Skip Bo, while he got to attend the date without wearing pants (Ronnie defines pants as "confining" and an "optional item" when in the comfort of his own home). WIN - WIN for all parties involved!

Here are a few pictures from the night...have no fear, I have cleverly taken the photos to be appropriate for your viewing :)



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Mandi, You're not in the pictures so I'm only going to guess you're wearing a matching outfit. How cute!
3 replies · active 763 weeks ago
I wish!! I tried to convince her that EVERYBODY I know does "naked Sundays" :)
I say the only thing that requires clothes at home when you don't have kids is using the skillet with oil in it. Even then, an apron with an open back works just fine for either cook. Let me know if you figure out anything that works and I'll return the favor. ;-)
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Laura McPeak · 763 weeks ago

I have played that game soooo much during treatments that I'm skip-bo-d out!! lol Glad you guys had fun ;)
Love it! And Skip-bo is probably one of the best games invented, just saying. A classic in my house.
You both are a hoot!! I sure miss those days....as you know, with 4 kids in the house it's kind of hard to play any games around here sans the pants, hehe ;) And I have never played Skip-bo...I'll have to get that one!!
1 reply · active 763 weeks ago
Skip-Bo is AWESOME, you'll love it!!
Sounds fun but I have no idea what Skip-bo is. I guess I better find out!
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Jamie Purchase · 763 weeks ago

Love Skip-bo, played tons of times passing the time doing treatments and IV's! I have to conquer on the pants, optional in your own home! Love you guys doing the date night, great way to keep connected in your marriage. And if you love games a great one to play with friends is Apples to Apples, it's a hoot!

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