Haute Cakes Mystery Man (in case you haven't been following along) lives in California. Welcome to Idaho in December Haute Cakes......
Good thing he's spent some time in snowy locations and didn't go into complete shock! He even shoveled my driveway for a mere cup of hot chocolate. And I got to peek at him from out of my window. And drool just a little.
One of the main reasons for Mystery Man's visit was for him to be able to meet the boy squad. This was not a decision I made lightly. I do not intend, if I continue to pursue dating at all, to bring men willy-nilly in and out of my children's lives. I decided I'd need to know him for 3 months before I'd let him meet my kids. He was all for that (thank goodness!).
And how did it go?
****Smashingly****
The man is a kid magnet I tell you!!! He can play RockBand like nobody's business.....
Make some pretty sweet balloon creations.....
Was a competitive break dancer in his younger days, and was willing to try and teach us a few moves.....
We're still sporting the bruises from our attempts to learn (me included! Don't try spinning around on your back unless you're willing to deal with a little pain ladies :) ). Haute Cakes Mystery Man also taught everyone card and magic tricks. He braved the Chuck E. Cheese with us. He was charmingly himself when he met a few of my family members and friends--including my sister-in-law whom he stayed with. He didn't mind that most of our plans got ruined by the insane amount of snow that kept falling and falling and falling. He played my piano and sang to me (good thing he was there to scrape up the puddle of melted goo that was left of me after that encounter!). He worked on his laptop while I cooked dinner as I sang along badly to Frank Sinatra. And it was just so.... comfortable. Overall, he proved himself to be the perfect mix of kid at heart and responsible adult I knew he was.
It seems like all too soon he was packing up his things to go.....
But not before we took one last picture----And I don't even care if it's all blurry because Ethan was our photographer, and if I resemble a drunk woman that poor Haute Cakes Mystery Man is trying to hold up.....because I look HAPPY gall darn it :)!
And he and I look pretty nice together, huh?!
Scary, crazy, wonderful all at the same time.
And that's about all I have to say about that. :)
64 comments:
It seems like there is a lot more to this story...and we do want to hear it...but for now, it sure is nice to see that smile on your face! Looks like ya'll had a great time together!
****smashing****
that's a pretty good review!
I second what shannon said, it's nice to see you smile!!
and I can see why one would be smiling......
can't wait to hear more when you're ready.
I'm glad you are so happy. You deserve it.
OK..He is perfect.
I agree with others and say, when you are ready, keep sharing, but know that if you are happy and smiling like that now than I am thrilled for you!
I do need to know just one thing...Did you attempt the worm during your breakdancing lesson? And if so, I feel it only fair we get pictures of that.
Looks like a keeper! I'm so happy for you both. :)
Comfortable with a serenading guy who will brave Chuck E. Cheese is pretty awesome.
SCORE.
I like that picture of the two of you. Your happiness comes through so well - even through the blur. :)
He sounds like quite a guy.
He's a cutie! You DO look cute together and it's so good to hear he's great with the boys!
I'm excited for you this Haute Cakes and you!
WOOT! Let's hear it for Haute Cakes! Ya, you two DO make a pretty HOT couple! And for as fantastic as he sounds, I'm sure HE'S getting the better deal (you're a pretty fine catch, yourself, mama!!) ;)
What a cute couple! You two look wonderful together :). I'm so happy for you that you have found such an amazingly cool and sweet guy!!
Good for you. Definitely a bit upset I was out of town that weekend. We still need to get together so I can hear it all. Ryan said something about babysitting, let me know when.
You don't look drunk, you are a gorgeous woman, and you look DARLING together! Awww...
You know we were all completely baited yesterday by the little dangler of you mentioning that today would be a HCMM post. :) I'm glad that the kid-meeting went so well. He seems great, and you deserve great!
I can't believe you tried break dancing. I kinda like to appoint myself photographer. It helps get out of all kinds of activities :-)
And yes...you look gloriously happy.
Just marry him already. He's perfect, just perfect. Heck, I love him, too. You can tell him I said that. I don't mind. Neither does my husband.
He makes you look even more beautiful, Jennifer. That right there is a definite WIN. Win all around, I tell you.
p.s. Just please don't marry him in the next 3 months. I mean, we need girl time and all. In Ida-ho. Just sayin'.
P.P.S. Um...he break dances?
That is seriously the hottest thing ever. I am not even trying to be cute or clever here. I mean...break dancing? Oh, that is pure swoon-worthy.
He is adorable Jennifer! Kenny and I approve. You go girl:)
Ok, this is something and I thank you for the info you've given us. I've been seriously wondering these past few days what's going on with this guy. I am thrilled for you!!!! He sounds fantastic.
You look so incredible together. REALLY. And happy, and just plain perfect for each other. I adore hearing all that you are ready to reveal, and just feel So. happy. for you!
woooooo-hoooooo
the whole story is smashing! Love it. So glad you're happy.
Thanks for sharing as much as you have!
You look lovely in that last picture! And looks like he enjoyed himself immensely, snow and all!
Lisa Q
You totally deserve to be happy Jennifer! I am excited for you and this new chapter in your life. I am a bit upset that I did not get to meet him. HELLO! He would have loved me, I am your cool neice from California, totally have the coolness in commen us being both from California and all! No worries, next time right?!
Love ya!
Oh he is too cute! I love his hat! I think he's a keeper! Oh and to think that the whole 4 kids thing is cool with him! Ahhh, what a guy!
You look like a well put-together pile of goo in the last pic. He's not too shabby of an arm accessory, either.
Any man that will go to Chuck E. Cheese with you is a keeper.
I'm glad to see that he's willing to come see you also, and not make you come to him all the time :D Still begs the question of how well *you* would handle leaving Idaho if/when a marriage takes place, but we should probably keep that discussion to email ;-)
I love the "HCMM" initials you now have for him on the blog, even if none of those are his real initials. Way to throw everyone off! :-P
And I gotta disagree with the whole "If he'll go to Chuck E Cheese you gotta keep him" idea -- I went to Chuck E Cheese several times with an old girlfriend, and she still wouldn't ever marry me. Not that that was a bad thing, in retrospect. . . .
Okay THIS is when I am SADDDDD I don't live closer!!! I HAVE to meet him and approve. Forget meeting your kids, he has to pass Jarom and Elena. ;) (Although, the things I do know seem pretty a-okay.) So glad it was a success. Can't wait for the next visit.
okay. I have tears in my eyes. What is wrong with me??! I think it was becasue Haute Cakes tickled the ivories. Any man that can play the piano...my, my, my. I just love hearing about your happy stories. And he's so cute!
I am thrilled for you. You so deserve to be happy. And I have to say you sound a little more resolute than you might think. But I am sure you of all people know that making plans only invites the universe to laugh at you. Oh well, it is fun to make plans, even when things don't always go accordingly. We might miss out on all kinds of wonderful adventures if they did anyway!
You do look very happy!
One word....
WOW.
Ryan and I expect a wedding invitation soon! We have the advantage of knowing Haute Cakes Mystery Man and wish the two of you nothing but the best.
Oh, my goodness!!! Can you two be any more happy?!?! Just wonderful! I was beaming as I looked through the pics. What a wonderful way to start the year off.
I'm SO SO SO Happy for you!! It's good to see you smiling :)
Tooo cute!
Seems like a keeper!
I am so happy for you! You make a very cute couple.
Yay!
XOXOXOXO
Jen
you know how i feel--so i won't go into anymore deatils :) but: hubba, hubba! yousers he is a cutie and if he hit it off with the boys---more points in my book!
That's just awesome, Jennifer :)
J~
I popped in for a visit - and you look FABULOUS! That smile is gorgeous!
Yay for you :)
HAPPY 2009, Dear, Happy 2009.
Oh me, oh my. He is HAUTE. And, my dear, you are positively glowing. I am looking forward to some serious dishin' come April...
Um, did Lula say "swoon-worthy".....aaaahahahahaha.
I will say it again - yummy!!!
So glad that is went good and you do look so happy!!!Keeping fingers crossed for you.
Oh my - he is matching so many of my list of must haves...and why in the world was my tummy all nervous for you when I was reading this? And, I am a musician...do you know what it does to me to hear he sat at your piano and played!! AHHHHHHH!! And - Chucky Cheese Worthy...good grief, I must stop now for fear of beginning to sound like an advertisement! :)
I am assuming Godly, leader of the house type of material since I know that would be #1 and goes without saying. :)
hey jen :) isn't it funny and FUN how things work out? i am really really hoping that things keep on working out.
and i'm jealous of your IDAHO SNOW!
He does sound a little "too good to be true" - but heaven knows you DO deserve something like this after all you've been through.
Glad to see you happy. I can't imagine him anything BUT happy having you around (you're quite THE catch).
Wish you two the best of luck. Keep us posted as things progress :)
LOLLLL!!!!!
Oh so happy for you!!!! And you know what I loved to hear the most....that you were just comfortable with it all :) That's so important. Looks like life is good once again for Jennifer P. Love ya girl! (He's sooo much better than Sportacus :)
Looks and sounds like you all had a wonderful time!
I do believe you deserve it!!
and am so jealous of all that snow!!!
I am thrilled for you. I know you wouldn't plan to jump back in so quickly, so I'm glad this happened so naturally. I hope it all continues to go well.
I wanna bust a move with him! And I don't break dance, so......
So glad to hear it went well!!
What a fun guy...what a fun couple you guys make! Thanks for giving us a nice update on the Haute Cakes man. BTW, like the "name" you gave him, nice!
Have a great week, keep smiling!
Looking forward to the rest of the story. You look very happy
I just kept smiling for you as I read this :) so happy for you!
I just kept smiling for you as I read this :) so happy for you!
That just warmed my heart. Fingers crossed for you!
I just wanted to drop and invite you to check out a new social network I created called Neighborhood and Friends. It's a great place for people to socialize who prefer a clean, safe, environment to keep current with family and friends, as well as to gain new friends. I hope you'll check it out and find me if you do! Thanks. No pressure, just issuing the invitation.
I can't believe that this is the first post I came back to after my long, LONG Hiatus. Look at all of your commenters! We silly ladies just can't get enough of a blossuming love story I guess.
OH HOW THE DETAILS ARE SO mouth wateringly yearned for! But that's okay, I love how you wait for the perfect moments to share things. It makes it just that much more enjoyable.
Okay...I'm a bean spiller, so here goes my two cents. I really can't believe how I like how you are both musically inclined. Didn't you play in a band once or something? Yes, with you fishnet stalkings...
I like how he used to break dance in competitions. It means he's willing to put himself out there and take risks. I somehow can't imagine you trying this new dance craze out? I just picture you laughing a lot on the floor. That wasn't a put down by the way. I just always picture you laughing.
Maybe it's because I had such a good laughing time with you.
Okay...those are my two cents. Balloon making, haute cakes, MM has just such a big lady bloggy audience. What's it like to be on a computer miniseries? SO FUN.
That's what.
Yes...I'm still the cautious one...what's wrong with me? I don't want to be "that friend"...
Getting my measley approval is just so stinkin' hard.
I know...who do you think you are Miki anyway?
Just the girl that bawled her eyes out for Miss Jennifer when I didn't even know her very well. It's scary for me, watching you date...your protective Miki friend.
I'm just so glad he's into you...that's all I want. Please love her for real, and never lead on, or plan on leaving later on, after all of us bloggy girls throw a fabulous best wishes computer wedding as best our typey fingers can.
That's all...
I am so happy for you! Can't wait to hear the rest!
He's a HOTTIE! You GO, girl!!!!
All of the above and he is fixing your computer, sounds too good to be true.
If he DOES fix your computer send me his number I have a Web Page that needs fixing.
I'm so happy for you and I hope it ends ... whatever way it is supposed to. You guys are too cute.
I love seeing that happy smile and look forward to hearing more details when you are ready to share -- or you can totally e-mail me and I won't breathe a word of it to anyone. :)
ALL THOUGH I'M NEW TO YOUR BLOG, I WILL BE THE "BIG SISTER" SO TO SPEAK AND SAY WITH NOTHING BUT CONCERN FOR YOU AND YOUR SWEET BOYS, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, BE CAUTIOUS!!! TAKE YOUR TIME AND REALLY, REALLY, REALLY, OVERLY CHECK HIM OUT. YOU AND YOUR BOYS DESERVE NOTHING LESS. AND I'M SURE IF HE IS ALL THAT YOU ARE FEELING HE IS, HE WILL COME SHINING THROUGH ANYTHING YOU COULD THROW HIS WAY, WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE, LAUGHTER AND LOVE IN HIS VOICE, AND GENUINE UNDERSTANDING, PATIENCE, AND LOVE... HUGS FROM MAINE
Woohoo!! He's haute, you're happy, what's not to love??
So good to see you beaming like that!!
Linda
xo
Hey that lady two comments up doesn't know that I AM YOUR BLOGGER BIG SISTER...
Now that I have that out of the way....I know you are making the right decisions and the right choices...and you look so happy doing it! As I've told you before, you two are a striking couple!
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