I glanced over at him tonight while we were watching T.V. (embarrassingly, The Bachelorette) and decided he looked more handsome than I had ever remembered him looking.
His hair is my grown out at my favorite length (about three weeks after a haircut.) His scruff is at my favorite stage (two days without shaving.) He's wearing a brand new, plain, white t-shirt (which I'm a total sucker for) and my favorite pajamas (which are so much better than the Caddy Shack pajamas he keeps/wears because Courtney Lee gave them to him for Christmas three years ago.)
And that look on his face is only for me.And then he decided to read (because he can't stand to watch the Bachelorette for more than 15 minutes.)
And I realized that the geeky headlamp (so he wouldn't ruin the ambiance of watching The Bachelorette in complete darkness for me) makes him even more handsome.
See, I'm not Debbie Downer.
I'm just one of those really annoying chics who never quits talking about how great her man is.
Ha ha! Love the Bachelorette this season! My hubby has one of those lights too. We tease him and call it his nerd light. It's come in handy a few times, but it just begs for teasing.
Posted by: Lisa V. | July 12, 2010 at 11:18 PM
I'm one of those annoying chicks too. where do i get one of those lights? jake would absolutely loooove it.
Posted by: Andrea Devisser | July 12, 2010 at 11:24 PM
I must say, that is one nice photo Josh Downs!
And in our house, we are all about the headlamps! We all have them and I remember a few years back I was wanting to take pics of Gabe in the fall leaves and the rain was coming! So we went out in the driveway, in the dark, with our headlamps on, scooping leaves into garbage bags so I could keep them dry in the garage! What we'll do for a photo!
Those headlamps also come in handy the night before your garage sale and you have to stay out pricing items!
And just last week while we were on vacation, I stayed up late to finish reading a book and hubby loaned me his flashlight so I wouldn't have to keep the hotel light on! Wishing then that I'd packed my headlamp! Okay, enough stories from me!
Posted by: Addie | July 12, 2010 at 11:26 PM
I've enjoyed reading your blog, which I found by accident! Thank you for sharing!
Indeed your blessed to have a loving family; and so endearing to read about your love for your family!
Thank you for allowing me to read your blog.
Posted by: Alice | July 13, 2010 at 03:25 AM
Great pics of Josh Downs. Love them both, especially love the tattoo with the headlamp in pic two!
Posted by: Kelly | July 13, 2010 at 04:52 AM
My son has that same headlamp for reading and loves it. Love your shots of him. Hubba hubba. :)
Posted by: JessicaN | July 13, 2010 at 05:05 AM
Awww...what a cute post! :)
Posted by: Cassie | July 13, 2010 at 05:08 AM
my son uses one of those headlamps as well. glad your day improved with your cutie. How thoughtful he is.
Posted by: Kathy Aylward | July 13, 2010 at 06:04 AM
I am in the same boat as you! I have been married for 19 years and I just grabbed my hubbys face last night and kissed it all over. I told him that he was so good looking. LOL! We are one of those crazy girls, aren't we?
I love all the photos of Josh!
Posted by: Melanie | July 13, 2010 at 06:22 AM
Always love your posts they make me smile. And the picture of Josh Downs with a headlight on just crack me up wait I need to get one of those lights LOL!
Posted by: Deneen | July 13, 2010 at 06:27 AM
It's called being in love with your best friend (who is quite handsome at that!). Love those special moments even if the guys don't get it sometimes.
Posted by: Cathy | July 13, 2010 at 06:27 AM
this is hilarious! It is amazing how husbands can melt our hearts in the smallest of ways!
Posted by: Jessica Sumner | July 13, 2010 at 06:37 AM
Aww, that's awesome. I love when you do posts like these. We all deserve someone as great as Josh and your posts remind us that there is hope!
Posted by: Dana | July 13, 2010 at 07:18 AM
My husband has one of those headlamps too! You're right, totally geeky. But he only uses them when he is working on something for our benefit so they hold a special place in my heart. And don't stop talking about how great you think your man is. That way you won't let yourself forget. :)
Posted by: Olivia C | July 13, 2010 at 07:58 AM
Is that a Pretz light? Kerry got one for Christmas a few years ago and loves it, his geeky thing to do with it is to pick up dog poop in the dark during the winter.
Posted by: Kelli | July 13, 2010 at 08:13 AM
you are one lucky girl....
peace
Kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | July 13, 2010 at 08:17 AM
Know what? I got here (heaven only knows how) from some scrapbook blog that I don't remember. I stay for your wonderful family and the love you share. AND for your love of that gorgeous hunk of yours. Definitely easy to look at :)
Posted by: Jill | July 13, 2010 at 08:22 AM
This post just reminds that I need to take pictures of MY hot hubby. :-) Thanks Karen!!
Posted by: cindy b. | July 13, 2010 at 08:24 AM
What's he reading?
Posted by: Helena | July 13, 2010 at 08:47 AM
OMG - I was just having discussions with hubby about nightstand lamps in our lakehouse bedroom - I don't want to buy new lamps 'cause when eventually we move there permanently we'll be getting new bedroom furniture and what if they don't match, then I've wasted that money...
And course I have 6 or 7 different little mini reading lights and none of them are bright enough...
Dear hubby has tons'o'headlamps - he's gotten them as gifts from family and friends - he does a lot of work under cars, under car hoods, etc.
WHY.O.WHY didn't either of us think of them???
Guess what I'm appropriating from hubby dearest as soon as I get home tonight?!??!
And Karen, it warms my heart how much you love your man.
Posted by: krys72599 | July 13, 2010 at 09:15 AM
Too funny lucky girl!!
Posted by: teresa b | July 13, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Karen, Loved your post with the pic of you and Ross. So cute. I have a nineteen year old so I can relate. Have to say that your hubby is a hunk. This is a great shot. Thanks for sharing your life, your family and your photos. I enjoy reading your blog. Just wish you were still designing products cause I LOVE your style too. Have a great day. Be glad you are able to count your blessings even when life is hard. Lori
Posted by: Lori | July 13, 2010 at 10:24 AM
rawr! great photo. it's great to talk about your man like that, i'm sure he LOVES it! keep the rawr alive.
oh, and great photos as usual.
Posted by: Magalie | July 13, 2010 at 10:26 AM
My husband and I will be married 21 years this coming November, and I still get goosebumps when he smiles his "only for me" smile. I know how you feel - and isn't it a wonderful blessing to know love like this ?! I'm thankful everyday for my man - and I tell anyone willing to listen how awesome he is. =)
Posted by: =^..^= | July 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Very sexy. I love Bachelorette and Roberto is pretty darn sexy too-right up there with my hubby and Josh Downs of course-LOL
Posted by: Lisa Bracale | July 13, 2010 at 12:19 PM
I had to laugh about Josh watching the Bachlorette with you. My hubby is usually in the family room with me when it's on and tinkering with his computer. BUT, he always has to watch the rose ceremony to see which guy is getting the boot! Husbands...yah gotta love 'em!
Posted by: YvonneC | July 13, 2010 at 12:27 PM
you two seriously have the cutest relationship....EVER!!! I love reading your little stories about Josh Downs! :) always puts a smile on my face!
My son has that same headlight too-he uses it to let the dog out at night so he's not afraid! what a great picture--I need to get one of my son wearing it. As always, thanks for the inspiration to photograph the "everyday"! <3
Posted by: Amy M. | July 13, 2010 at 01:19 PM
K, where did you get that? My husband would love it :)
Posted by: Mylerna | July 13, 2010 at 02:30 PM
Darn it!!! I haven't watched the Bachelorette in two weeks--tivo here I come.
Nice headlamp, Josh...:)
Posted by: kat-in-texas | July 13, 2010 at 04:34 PM
you have every right to talk about him! And I think it's great that you feel that way about him.....even when he's wearing his dorky light:) That looks like something I would do and my hubby would be teasing me!
Posted by: Patty Hetrick | July 13, 2010 at 04:47 PM
the bachelorette season this time around is KILLING me....first the stupid Justin thing, and I know there is another Frank thing happening soon....i'm super stressed out.....my pick??? Roberto.....any bets??? ;)
ps: your man is awesome....but he's just as lucky...(you knew i was going to say that right???!!!)
Posted by: tanyawebster | July 13, 2010 at 04:50 PM
Good for you Karen! And why shouldn't you? Blessings to you and your family.
Posted by: Val from Down Under | July 13, 2010 at 05:08 PM
I love talking about how wonderful my husband is. I good man is hard to find, so when you've got one I say shout it from the roof tops! I confess I was watching Bachelorette too, I can't wait till next week!
Take Care,
Lisa
P.S
Because of your tragic web photo issue with theft I have taken action to protect my photos too. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Lisa | July 13, 2010 at 06:48 PM
This is a great post. I am happy for you that you have such a wonderful husband. Happy that I have one too.
Posted by: Janna | July 13, 2010 at 10:14 PM
He scrubbed two casserole dishes yesterday morning while standing at the kitchen window sipping Folger's. Such a simple man. So good. So real. And all day I cried with happiness and felt so blessed to be allowed to see him through my eyes, hold him while he sleeps and never stop querying "why me?". How beautiful is life when you see it as you do...as we do. Way cool.
Posted by: Gonesailingbabe | July 14, 2010 at 08:14 AM
Great, now I've got One Headlight by The Wallflowers stuck in my head.
I guess it could be worse....
(cute pics, cute hubby!)
Posted by: Caroline | July 14, 2010 at 08:41 AM
If you're in love with your husband and he's just an all-around great guy, too bad if people don't want to hear it. Men get so much flack otherwise, the world needs to hear there are good ones too! I like hearing husband appreciation whenever it comes out. :) I love my husband like crazy and he takes such good care of me, I try to especially tell him and I love telling others, too.
Posted by: Melissa K. | July 14, 2010 at 11:59 AM
you're definitely not annoying... it's GREAT to hear how much you love your HUSBAND! That's the way it's supposed to be... who better to be enamored with!?
Posted by: Yvonne | July 14, 2010 at 01:39 PM
Sweet one...
Posted by: Jennifer Camplin | July 15, 2010 at 09:46 AM
Yeah, pretty cool.
Posted by: Domenico | July 15, 2010 at 04:20 PM
Work hard, i need have a rest. read the news online.
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