Holy Colee!

So, in general life is good. Chaotic, but good. It seems everything is determined to break or go wrong, but I am determined not to let it be a bad thing.

Monday I spent the holiday doing what you should do on a holiday - sitting by the pool. I managed to turn a lovely shade of pink, after falling asleep on the pool chair. Fortunately, I fell asleep on my face, so at least when it peels it will just be my back.

Tuesday it was back to work. Wednesday, Monica came home, and we hung out at the pool again. I am a slow learner. Before going to bed it was discovered that the dryer had decided not to start anymore. Also my computer was acting up. I went to bed anyway. Today, my computer decided to start working, and the dryer repair was not as expensive as I figured it would be. Weigh in was not as terrible as I expected either. Some weeks you just have to give yourself credit for trying.

At bowling tonight I managed to crush Barry's dream 2 games in a row. His dream was to see all of us break 100(which should give you some idea of how we bowl.) I managed to be the only one who didn't accomplish the goal in both games. Sadder still, the first game I actually got up to 97, and then guttered both balls in the 10th frame. Even more sad, tonight was actually a pretty decent bowling night for me. I won't be able to go for the next 2 weeks as I am going to be doing some business travel; he has commanded me to find a bowling alley in Texas and make it up. Yeah, we'll see about that.

This weekend was (once again) to be the weekend of getting stuff done. Thursday night I had dinner with my former manager AJ, who was in town for some training. Friday I worked only half a day. Have I mentioned that I LOVE working from home? About 10 Monica and I went out and sat at the pool. I am going to have to try to see if my wifi reaches out there. If it does, I could be working a lot more from home ;) ;) Just kidding (mostly.) My family came about 11:30. It was fun to show the home off with the new kitchen. I am the envy of the ladies of the complex as well, they've even started sending their husbands over to look. Anyway, my family wanted to go to Cabela's. I do not quite understand the fascination of looking at dead stuffed things, but the aquarium is pretty cool and if I were an outdoorsman, I would probably spend money there.


After Cabela's, half of them drove south to the wedding they were on their way to. Mom and Michaela stayed with me. Mom wanted to go to IKEA that just opened here. What a mad house. I think my plan to wait a few weeks was better than going the opening weekend. We spent $10. I just don't really need furniture. I do need stuff for the walls, but I missed out on the decorating gene.
When we got home, Michaela joined Monica at the pool (Monica HAD left our pool while we were gone. Of course, it was to go to another pool with her friend.) I tried to put my mom to work by changing the blinds, and we managed to get one of them out, but the new ones I had picked up were too long. Yes, I measured. So we decided to just go to Lowes and get blinds that were the right size, or at least to a place where they could be trimmed. What we found were the right size - AND half as much as the ones from Wal-Mart. Now you know.
Ok, so this post is getting really long. Saturday we got the other blinds hung, the shelf hung in my laundry room, the shelf hung in my kitchen, and attempted the weatherstripping, which turned out to be too big for the door to handle. By then it was time for lunch. I took the opportunity to introduce Michaela to Navajo Hogan's :) Then we went to The Gateway. We saw an IMAX movie about dinosaurs called giganatosaurs (pronounced jiginatosores)at the planetarium, got icecream from Ben and Jerry's, and watched the kids playing in the fountains. Overall a very lovely afternoon. I think we totally win the "funner (yes funner) weekend" contest over going to Blanding for a wedding.



Then we went back out to the pool and left mom to watch the Jazz game. It was so depressing at half time that we went to dinner. We got back just intime to watch the last 3 minutes and see the Jazz win... on second thought, maybe we should have gone to dinner in the first half ;)

So maybe it doesn't look all that spectacular to you, but to me, it is fabulous. This is my new kitchen. My kitchen with out the hole in the ceiling, and with cabinets that don't look like they will fall off the walls at any moment. It's still just little, but at least it is functional :)

I am choosing to remain commentless on tonight's AI. I no longer care.

Seriously? Adorable. This is Nathan :)

I had the best of intentions for this weekend and all of the things I was going to get done. I must admit, it felt like the stars were, not necessarily stacked against me, but definitely out of alignment. I went to Lowe's to pick up all the things I needed for my DIY projects on Friday. When I got home, Monica and I started putting stuff away in our pretty new kitchen, but we ran out of shelf liner. Also, when we opened the dishwasher to unload it, we discovered that the cabinets were put in with out trying this first, for now it doesn't shut.
Saturday morning I got up and tried to get some storage stuff put away, and found the box was too short for it's intended contents. I had picked up pegs to replace the ones I've lost for the bathroom medicine cabinet, but when I tried to put them in, found they are too big.
So... I gave up and went to visit my grandparents. When I got back I stopped at wal-mart and picked up more shelf liner and some different storage containers. They don't have shelf pegs.
At home I actually accomplished the caulk around my bathroom cabinet that has been driving me crazy. And I decided the tall stuff is going in the trash instead of storage. Other than that, I accomplished very little before going to our ward service auction.
I now have the blinds that need hanging, drawers that need lining, and a shelf that needs building. So, if you're bored, come on over. I'll put you to work. :)

So, I don't usually comment on the results shows, but today- I totally called it. My pick has a tendency to go home 3rd. Well, 3 of the 5 years now they have. Ok... that's all about that.

This week is glorious, really. My kitchen is finally getting repaired from the water damage that happened in January. Today my house smells like paint, and I didn't even have to do it. Here are some lovely pictures of the chaos that my kitchen and living room are in this week.




Also, I found out the reason my AC wasn't working is because the HOA controls when they are available. Which might not sound glorious, but it sure beats wondering why it wasn't working a week ago. Also, my pool opens in like 9 days... I work days, but I am still pretty psyched about being able to come home and hang out by the pool. Besides, this way maybe I can tan with out getting fried... hey, a girl can dream.

In addition, I have found a cereal I actually like. I don't know who thought about putting chocolate bits inside a healthy cereal, but bless Kellog's for taking them up on it. Special K, Chocolatey Delight - try it.

Jordin 1: The vocal was good. The song was weird.
2: Average
3: Best of her 3 for sure.

Blake 1: Again, a song I don’t like, but the performance was ok.
2: The song is a little over done, but I didn’t hate it
3: Meh

Melinda 1: Rule number one- DON’T sing Whitney. What is Randy trying to
do??? She did the best she could with what she was given.
2: Where in the devil did that song come from?
3: Finally a song that makes sense. I think I actually liked it better this
time than the first time she sang it

The bride and her sisters getting ready

I really am her favorite - ask her, she'll tell you.

The little girls were feeling a little left out of all the picture taking.

Husband or no husband, no one turns down a kiss from this cutie. They are few and far between.


This is me with my brother and my nephew. The day was too lovely not to take a few more pictures.


My mom and brother. SMILES!

The daddy daughter dance.

Change of venues. This is my little family at Cannon's baptism

What a glorious weekend. Thursday I picked up Marissa from the airport and we drove home to Shahna’s batchelorette party. Even sober, girls are silly. Give them a little chocolate and a couple of games, and they’ll talk about anything.

Friday morning I was on flower patrol. Apparently they think I am responsible. We had the luncheon at the park and the weather was gorgeous. The wedding was perfectly lovely. The reception was busy, and they got lots of very nice things. I ate way too much cake.

Saturday was Cannon’s birthday. He turned 8. His baptism was in the morning and we had a bit of a party after. He likes wiener roasts, so that’s what we did. After that we went to Georgetown so he could have a second birthday celebration.

Today is Mother’s Day. So I woke up and actually made breakfast. To go the extra mile I made lunch today too ;) Daniel came out, which was a nice surprise. It was a lovely day.

Other happenings this weekend, I got to talk to John’s dad :) which made me super happy. Also, Monica and I packed the kitchen out into the living room. Now let’s just hope the contractors really can finish the job in a week.

I missed the first half of the show… I don’t know where my mind is tonight


Melinda – she is consistent and amazing, plus, I love that song

Blake – That was an Andy Gibb song??? Interesting, probably not what I would chose for a winner

Lakisha – Lakisha has lost her appeal.

Jordin – Wow(ish)

What a fabulous weekend it has been. My Mom and Trish came down on Friday and we spent the afternoon craft store shopping. Then we came home and I made them get dressed up. We picked up Monica and proceeded to dinner at the Bombay House. Other than trying my patience and pushing our time limit - it was amazing. I took John's suggestion and got the Lamb Rogan Josh. T A S T Y.
After dinner we went to Les Mis. I'd gotten tickets in October, so I'd been looking forward to it for a really long time. The show was fabulous as always. I've seen it 3 times now and it never disappoints. During intermission we were commenting on some of the performers. There were definitely some parts that could have been stronger or a couple of mics tha could have been turned up, but by the end of the show we were all crying just the same. Ok, maybe not everyone was crying, but there were plenty of sniffles around me.
Saturday we slept in. Glorious sleep. We woke up and made breakfast. It's been months since I had a proper breakfast. It was great, even if I was the one cooking it. Then we slacked around the house a bit. Then, happy for me, my mom and Trish got to meet John. Well, as much as you CAN meet someone who is 5000 miles away. I thought it was great. He made a good first impression :)
After that we got ready and went to the temple. It was a good visit. I've been kind of lame and haven't been for a while, so I wasn't prepared to realize just how much I've missed being there.
That afternoon I took my visitors to Navajo Hogan (www.navajohogan.com) mmmmmmm Really, come visit. I'll take you there. You won't be sad. But when I tell you that the salsa is really hot and you should put it on the side - LISTEN to me :P We ran a few more errands on Saturday afternoon and then they had to leave :(
I need them to come back... Trish is super handy around the house - and the little things that I walk past every day and ignore bug her so they get done. We cleaned all kinds of filters I didn't even know existed before this weekend ;)
Today the weather is trying to warm up, so maybe we can move out of this freezing rain session. All in all, a lovely lovely 3 days.

First of all – What is up with the cowbell? I am having flashbacks of a Saturday Night Live Skit


Phil – I have a hard time with his face, but I really do like listening to him sing.

Jordin – She is not a rocker. She’s cute enough, but this is not her deal.

Lakisha – Who really hasn’t heard Bon Jovi? Better than last week, but not still all that.

Blake – I like the hair :) I also like the change and the beat box.

Chris – Has successfully stepped into Sanjaya’s role

Melinda – For not being a rocker, she pulled it off. Cliché as it sounds, she still reminds me of Tina Turner. I promise I typed that BEFORE the judges… I’d take it off, but if you don’t believe me, well, I don’t really care :P