I Smell Oscar!!!

Due to popular demand, here is the Wedding video that debuted at our Wedding Reception on February 16, 2008. It opened in limited release, taking in an estimated $120 million at the box office. Several studios have optioned the sequel, and Tom Cruise has expressed interest in playing Dan Matthews, as long as it is opposite Sandra Bullock, who quote "...is the only actress who can project the sass and class of Patience Payne."

Enjoy!

My Sweet Wife...

Those of you who know me are aware of the fact that I got married to my sweetheart Patience in February of this year. Obviously you will be hearing more about my wife in future posts, cause there is never too much to say about her. But I thought I'd take an initial cut at it, and tell you all some things about my cute wife.

One thing about my wife is she looks extremely cute when she wakes up from naps and in the morning. Here is one example: see if you can find her!


It's like she just blends right into the blankets!! She loves to sleep, but she never oversleeps, cause she loves to be productive even more.

My wife also loves to cook. She would never admit it, but she is amazing at it. She has cooked everything from Thai Quesadillas to Chicken Enchiladas (from scratch) to bean burritos...and that's just the Mexican food. Here is my wife after the creation of a perfect Quiche...



Don't worry. I gave it a good home... If you haven't tasted her cooking - I have nothing but pity and disgust for you...wait, replace disgust with...uh...whatever, these pictures are making me hungry.

My wife loves to look good, and she has no problem doing it. I have many favorite pictures of her, but this one is one of the best - she looks positively radiant.



I forget where it was taken. Maybe it was after a camping trip or something - and she STILL looks great!

I think Patience fits well into our family of boyz (that's right, the 'z' is there for a reason). After we started dating, she was subjected to a series of tests and obstacles, each more intricate than the last! After passing with flying colors, we welcomed her into the family (she did however test positive for Cocaine and PCP, but a quick re-testing refuted those results). She really adds a lot of color to the family.

She is the one in the center.

My wife loves to have fun, and be active and happy. When I met her in the summer, I knew we would end up together. I don't think I'm alone when I say that things are definitely working out...

I love my wife very much. I know this post has been a little sappy. Rest assured that I will be returning to blogging about cool guy things like nachos, Ultimate Fighting, and...uh...action movies.

And one more thing:

Patience loves those fishies!!!!

It just so happens I love the game...

I have some things that I am extremely passionate about. Some of these include my wife, my DVD's, cheese, baseball, etc. But the sport I probably enjoy playing the most has got to be Ping Pong. Now that you are finished laughing, I'll explain why. It is one of those sports that looks foolish - even childish - to those not playing. The ball makes a weird little sound, and there is no tackling, tobacco chewing, or even cheerleaders. But to those who play, it is one of the most addictive and amazing sports around. The feelings you have - after landing a shot that falls just on the corner of the table, or after a dominant forehand smash - are indescribable.

I know, I know. What's wrong with you, Matthews? You're an extremely cool and dashing guy. Why are you wasting time playing a game for nerds? When someone says that it makes me want to throw my head back and laugh. And laugh and laugh...cause maybe with all the laughing they'll forget what they said and we can change the subject.


This is me diving for a backhand from Mark Stovel that got away from me. It was close, but I bested him in six games.



So laugh if you will, outsiders. But if you do - just be careful. You may just get a forehand smash down your throat...

My New Sisters!

I belong to a family of boys. I have four brothers, and we are good to our mama. Otherwise we would not be fed, clothed, and watered. These are they...



One of them is on a mission, and his name is Michael - he is the youngest.



Not bad at all, hey ladies? But since getting married, I feel I have gained five sisters in one fell swoop (and one more brother). They have each taught me many things about women - such as how not to screw up when being married to one. They keep saying things like "Earn a good living" and "Do your share of the housework" and "Floss your teeth" and other crazy girl stuff. Seriously...

Here they are, all together -


Now I know where my sweet wife gets her kissy-face pose from. If I had been thinking clearly during my wedding reception at all, I would have also thanked Patience's sisters for the huge role they all play in her life. I was just way too strung out on coffee and pot to remember. So, in my small way - thank you to my new sisters.

The Right Stuff

This is my wedding entourage. (L to R: Brandon, Darren, Luke, Me, Ben, Steve, Sam)





These are my brothers. I guess there was a cool-looking plane in the air, or maybe something shiny.



Esquire has offered a mil for this one. Not enough...



Just gittin' it done.