My name is Jamie and I was 29 years old 2 years ago….so I am 29+. I am the proud mama to 2 fantastic, active, crazy, and wild little boys. My oldest is 6 and my baby is almost 4. My husband Nick and I have been married for 11 years and he is pretty much the most amazing person that has ever walked this earth so I am thinking about keeping him forever. I am fortunate enough to be married to a man that provides me with the opportunity to be a stay at home mommy and Nick owns his own business as a diesel technician. As a couple we love to travel to tropical places but our most favorite things to do are spending time with our kids doing things boys love; camping, fishing, motorbikes (and as a mom to only boys I am willing to go with the flow while they are still willing to be seen with us).
How did you meet?
Nick and I met while we were in high school. We had a class together and I noticed him right away. He had a quiet confidence that you don’t often find in boys that age. He was so sure of who he was and I fell for him immediately. It didn’t hurt that he was devastatingly handsome either.
What did you do on your first date?
Our first date was actually to his senior prom (he was voted prom king….swoon). I wasn’t quite old enough to date but my parents made an exception. We went to dinner and then instead of renting a limo our boys decided to take us in a chauffeured semi truck (insert “you might be a redneck if” joke here). It was actually very neat and unique.
What’s the best romantic getaway you’ve been on?
About 10 months after the birth of our youngest son we went on a couples vacation to St. Lucia. We had the best time. We didn’t make any grand adventure plans and just took each day as they came. If we felt like doing something new, we did. If we felt like laying on the beach all day, we did. It was a no pressure vacation. We were able to get away from all of the jobs and titles that we had at home; mommy, daddy, boss, chauffeur, cook, maid, etc. and just get back to being each others partner.
What would the ultimate romantic getaway be?
A tropical island, a chilled drink, him, and me….the romance will take care of itself 😉
What are your songs or favorite albums that make you think of each other?
Me and You by Kenny Chesney
If you were to make a special dinner for him, what would you make?
I would make his favorite meal of ham, cheesy potatoes, roasted carrots, and pumpkin pie. Sure to make a happy hubby.
Cheesy potatoes
(definitely not a figure friendly recipe but oh so good)
4 to 5 baked russet potatoes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp butter
A couple splashes of milk
2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tbsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste
Bake potatoes and let cool enough to handle. Split potatoes in half and empty in medium sized baking dish.
Add sour cream, butter, milk and mash together to a regular mashed potato consistency. (If you would like to use less sour cream you may use more milk to add the moisture needed to mash) Add parsley, garlic, salt and pepper and stir until combined. Add 1 cup cheese and stir until evenly distributed. Top with remaining cheese and bake at 350 for about 10 minutes (really just need to warm everything and melt cheese). Enjoy the gooey goodness.
What’s the coolest gift you ever bought him?
My husband loves dirt bikes but when we got married he sold his bike because he didn’t have time to ride it. He constantly talked about what his next bike would be so I new exactly what he wanted. One day he passed one that was for sale and it was all he could talk about. I enlisted my brother in laws help and had him go look at it to make sure it was what he wanted and when I got the thumbs up from him I bought it. He was so surprised.
What is/are your favorite gift(s) that he bought for you?
The first Christmas after we had our first child we decided not to exchange gifts for each other. Neither one of us really had a list of wants so we felt like it would be a waste of money to just buy random things. Well, on Christmas Eve he surprised me with a little box and said it was from our son. He had taken our 6 month old to the store and had him pick out a present for me. Inside I found a pair of diamond stud earrings. They were perfect…..simple, classic, timeless. I, however, had stuck to the no gift rule and had only gotten him a card but he was so excited to give me my gift he couldn’t care less that he didn’t get anything.
Finish this sentence, ‘It makes me laugh when my husband…’
Ventures out of his comfort zone. He is a manly man (Chuck Norris meets the Marlboro Man) and so he has trouble doing anything that might not be deemed super manly. I can’t help but giggle when he wears shorts and flip flops on vacation because he would never let his manly legs be seen on a normal day.
What are some every day ways that you show love for each other?
We don’t get to see each other in the morning before he goes to work so I always call him once the hectic morning has settled down and we will just say a quick hello and tell each other our plans for the day. Once he is home he always untangles himself from our boys who have no doubt attacked him the second he walked in and come and wraps his arms around me, kisses me, and says “hi mama, so you missed me, huh?”
What are some things you like to do together?
We enjoy doing anything together but especially with our kids. We love to ride motorbikes, go camping, bowling, swimming, fishing. We especially love to travel. It is nice to get away just long enough to start missing what you left behind at home.
If you could give your husband anything, what would it be?
A trip to Alaska to hunt grizzly bears with his dad.
What cologne do you love your husband to wear?
I kind of like his natural scent but a little Old Spice deodorant never hurt.
Finish this sentence, ‘My husband is especially attractive when…’
he is with our boys. He is hands down the best daddy on planet earth. I know he loves me but the love he has for our children is amazing. I know he would walk through fire for all of us and that is beyond attractive.
Finish this sentence, ‘I love my marriage, because…’
it is honest and safe. I am married to a man that I trust and who’s opinion I value above all others. I love that even though we may not always agree that we will respect the others point of view. I love that he has never raised his voice to me in anger and that he has never said anything disrespectful to me. With him I feel safe and valued. Oh, and he is pretty yummy to look at too!!
~ Jamie