Pack Weekend and a Failure

This weekend was full of fun and failure.  We had Friday off due to Nevada Day, so we decided to go to Sacramento to go to Ikea and West Elm to look for a closet organizer and other items to spruce up our house.  We didn't have much luck other than a new rug.

That evening we went to the new tradition of March the Arch.  This is an event during homecoming where we start off in downtown Reno (at the arch) and march up to the quad on campus for a homecoming celebration.

Notice the blue lights? Well those are only for the Pack. Did they help, NOPE!

Myself and our friend Wolf Man, aka Neil

While we had a really fun time that evening, the next day would bring heartache.  Yes I am over dramatic about our SPOILER ALERT loss.  

We had lots of fun tailgating with former Delta Sig's (my husband is one of them), then the Silver and Blue Outfitters tailgate and lastly hanging out with my in-laws at their mini tailgate.

The Pack didn't play well and lost the cannon.  Total fail after having it for 8 years.  Pretty sad day, but fun none the less.  I guess there is always next year?

Rivalry Week for UNLV vs. Nevada

This week is rivalry week for UNLV vs. Nevada, or as I like to refer to it as Southern Nevada vs. Nevada.  This is one of my favorite games of the year.  I have traveled to Las Vegas for many years where we play on their ugly turf (not as ugly as Boise State though).  We have had the cannon for 8 years strong, and hopefully Saturday night will make it 9 years.

During this time it is always brought up about proper etiquette for how we say our name.  I know, pretty lame.  But as evidenced several times on facebook this week, it is Nevada vs. UNLV, not UNR vs. UNLV.

I am pretty excited for this game as it is always brings a sell out crowd and friends of mine who live in Las Vegas always come up for it.  Even if they are Rebel fans.  I just try to ignore it.  Now UNLV has us beat in basketball usually, but football the cannon will always bleed blue.

Are you excited for the game this weekend?

Former Pack player Virgil Green who now plays for the Broncos

Former Pack players Rashard Matthews (Miami Dolphis) and Virgil Green (Broncos)

Battle Ready, Battle Born. Go Pack!

What Happened to my Weekend?

My weekend flew by in a hurry.  So sad as I really wanted to sleep in and catch up on my lack of rest from the work week.  I am still dreaming about my honeymoon and wishing I was back there.

I worked my normal half day Friday, ran a few errands which included a trip to Michaels for post wedding supplies and Halloween decorations.  I literally spent 2 hours in there because I wanted to craft out of my mind (yes I made that up) and I couldn't narrow down my shopping cart (spent too much money on the wedding and honeymoon).

I ended up buying a shadow box for my wedding stuff, some letters and paint for the shadow box, spider web, a cute spider (is there any?), glue dots and paint brushes.  I failed to complete my shadow box this weekend, but I did put up the spider web and spider outside.  I also picked my pumpkin I am going to spice up (DIY coming later).

I managed to go through all my wedding stuff, throw stuff away, organize the rest, store what I won't need and put together a test run on my shadow box.  I am in love.  Such a easy project and I think it will look amazing.

I picked up my wedding dress from being preserved.  So sad to see her in a box.  I went through more professional wedding photos and started painting letters, numbers and other things for my shadow box.  Can't wait to reveal it to you all.

We watched Runner, Runner.  Critics said don't go, viewers said go.  I liked it.  I wouldn't see it in the movies, but I would watch it on DVD.

Saturday we went golfing at Washoe Golf Course where I failed miserably.  How can I go from an awesome two performances in Kauai and fail here in Reno?  Maybe I should go back to Kauai, ha.  But really, I think I just cared too much and kept coming up while swinging.  Next time right?  That evening we watched the Nevada Wolf Pack football team lose to Boise State.  Ugh such a sad performance in the second half.  But I got to see my lovely ladies, Stacey and Heather, so it was a good night all in all.

Sunday we errands, cleaning and dinner with my in-laws.  Easy Sunday.  We had amazing dinner and we were able to show off our pro pics and I loved looking at them over and over again.

So this week, I must finish my shadow box, prep for my liver to be hurting after the Pack vs. Rebels game and head to Sacramento for a much needed furniture and household items hunt.

What have the Butler's been up to?

What have we been up to you ask?  Well I am super excited to tell you all that I am now officially a Butler.  Last Friday I went to the social security office and walked in and out in 5 minutes.  How did I do that you ask?  Well my dad's coworker's wife works there and got me the hook-up.  It is the only way to do it.  There were at least 50 plus people waiting in there.

Then Monday I went to DMV in Carson.  It is the only way to go to DMV without slitting your wrists.  Ok I am being a bit dramatic here, but it is the best option.  Then I made a million phones calls, faxed in a million copies of my marriage license, and emailed them off.  I have most of my banks, credit cards, insurance, rapid reward accounts, etc. taken care of.  So I am now officially a BUTLER!

We also took a trip to Los Angeles for the Nevada Wolf Pack game and to support a friend of ours that is making it big (or at least we think he is).  Babe and I decided since we couldn't go on our honeymoon right away, that we would have a celebratory dinner in LA the night we got there.  After getting recommendation from Anthony, we went to Tar and Roses in Santa Monica.  Ummm yum.  So amazing.  We had the bruschetta with heirloom tomatoes, yummy cheese and balsamic vinegar.  With that appetizer/special, we had two different cheeses, nuts, mini grapes, spicy pickles and fruit cracker things (I know so technical).  Then we had our real appetizer which was tempura soft shell crab with a papaya and mango salad and this delicious sauce.  Next we opted for the whole fried snapper for two.  I went back and forth on what I wanted and looked at what everyone else was having before deciding.  Best decision ever.  Check this thing out.

Basically you take your fork or fingers and pop out a section of the fish (a chunk) and dip it in this amazing thai/garlic/spicy dipping sauce and chow down.  I was a champ and ate my entire side.  No I didn't have the eye (gross), but I even got down on the cheeks and head area.  So good. It came with soba noodles and we ordered some corn on the cob with goat cheese, spices, lime and cilantro.  Best mini moon dinner.  

From there we headed back to Pasadena for some Wolf Pack fun at a local bar called Barney's Beanery.  We were downstairs watching football, drinking beers, cocktails and shots.  There was some karaoke (not by my husband and I) and lots of fun and making fun of others.  

Saturday was game day and I have always wanted to go to the Rose Bowl.  Amazing.  Even though we lost got annihilated, it was still a great experience.  Too bad they don't sell alcohol inside the stadium for second half's when we can't even pull off a first down.  Ouch.  Here are some pictures of the hubby and I enjoying ourselves before the game.

 So happy to be here.

Yes I know I am Kaepernicking on the wrong side, but this one is so much cuter than the other photos.  Go Pack!

I did some awesome shopping as I haven't shopped for myself in many months.  I got new heels, new shirts, new socks, new flats, jewelry, sweat pants, a skirt and maybe a few other items, but there is still so much more fall stuff I want.  Hence why I am shopping for black boots today.  Hello Fall is almost here.

We saw amazing friends, drank some amazing wine and brews, and enjoyed life as a newlywed.  I wanted to go to my dearest friend's bachelorette party that weekend, but these plans were made so many months prior to her plans.  So sad I missed that.

Here is one last photo that we took the day before heading to LA.  We were supposed to go to the Rib Cook-off for dinner, but the smoke was really bad that day, so we went to Campo instead and watched preseason football.  I don't even regret it.