Happy Holidays

Here's a sneak peak of the mullet for those of you requesting pictures. I'm learning how to tame it, and it's looking a little better then it did in the beginning. Anyway, hope you enjoy the picture, and we hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!

Not a fan of the layers

Yesterday I swallowed my pride, and for the first time since moving to Louisiana I decided to get my hair done out here. It's always risky for a girl to try a new stylist and this time was no exception. I made my appointment and when I arrived, the first sign of danger was that girl doing my hair had to take 5 for a smoke...ewww!! Anyway, I told her that I'd like a dark chocolate brown color for the, and that I wanted to keep the length and add a few bangs...pretty simple right? Well the color turned out really cute, but somewhere along the line the stylist suggested adding a few long layers to my cut. It sounded harmless so I agreed, but those long layers turned out to be code for really short mullet-like accents around the face. I tried to hold back the tears in the salon but they just came out flowing. When she asked me if I was ok I told her "oh yes, I'm just crying because I haven't seen anyone work the scissors like that in a long time...impressive". Alright, to be honest I didn't really cry, but that's only because I didn't get to make a good enough assessment of the cut until I got home. On a positive note, I suppose my new look is better then the mop I was sporting before. I doubt even a rabid squirrel on the loose up there could have made it look worse then it was. I sure hope these layers grow out fast because I'm not sure how long I can handle this business up front, party in the back look. Yikes!! I'll post pictures soon so you can all laugh at me.

Snow on the Bayou!!!

If you thought the world was rocked during the anthrax scare in 2001 check this out....I wake up this morning and it's SNOWING outside...WTH!! This just doesn't happen in Louisiana. The funniest part about it is that several of the local schools are closed today due to the weather. I think these cats need to come to Utah if they think this is bad. I must say though that this is a bit of a Christmas miracle for me, because I've been wishing and hoping for snow, the only thing is I was wishing and hoping for it when we got to Utah. In my wildest dreams I never imagined it would happen here. Poor Jer bear has to work in this nonsense, and it's his birthday too...sorry sugar! Next time I'll be careful what I wish for.

The Fun Continues

Today we made our way to New Orleans to show Corey a rip-roaring time. Our day was filled with lots of tasty food, views of the mighty Mississippi, strolls through the French Quarter in search of Brad and Angie's multi-million dollar homestead, and plenty of tempting bargains at the French Market.


Strolling the French Quarter




Our Beignet breakfast at the famous Cafe Du Monde


Me and Corey standing outside of Cafe Du Monde.


Saint Louis Cathedral


Corey in front of the Mississippi.


Bourbon Street


Pirates Alley


Decatur Street




Enjoying our ice cream from the Creole Creamery (featured on the food network)

My Thoughts on Twilight

Like so many others, Corey and I headed for the big screen on Friday to check out the new Twilight movie. Fortunately, the craze for vampires isn't as big out here so we didn't have to battle any crowds at the theater. My feelings for this flick were somewhat mixed and if you care to embark then please read on.

-I knew going into this movie that the actress who plays Bella isn't very well known, but, until I saw her being interviewed on E-News I had no idea that she was the one who played the little boy in the movie Panic Room. If you ever had the displeasure of seeing this movie then you know what I am talking about. Surely though I was not the only one confused about her gender in that movie??? I guess her name was Sarah...but still!!


Proof of gender confusion.

-Not to be super negative, but all of the buzz from the "Team Jacob" fans got me to thinking that he was a super studly Native American....all I have to say about that is NOT! I felt strongly that he needed a man-makeover STAT! I guess that opinion is arguable by other fans who may have thought he was a cutie.


It's like an over greased widows peak meets Danny Zuko and the T-Birds.

-On a higher note, I loved the scene where the Cullen's play a friendly game of baseball (as vampires sometimes do). Anyway, Loved it!!


Batter Up!!

-As you may have guessed from my earlier dis on Jacob I am definitely "Team Edward". Although cheezy at times, I thought that he did a good job of seducing his female audience. I was so proud of Edward for finding the will within to stop his blood sucking attack on Bella, even though she was quite tasty. True, she probably needed a 2-3 pint transfusion afterwards, but the important thing is he fought through the urge to suck her dry.


The happy couple at prom after Bella's brave recovery.

All-in-all I thought this was an entertaining movie, and I can honestly say that I am more motivated then ever to read another chapter or two from Twilight before the year is up. Nothing like going out with a bang!

Corey Comes to the Bayou

Last Wednesday my sister Corey made her way to the bayou for a visit. Corey coming to visit equals loads of girl talk, Felicity senior year, touring the Cajun country, and basically just living, laughing and loving life to the fullest. It has been exceptionally great having her here, and I must say we are really living it up, as sisters sometimes do. Here are a few pictures from our week so far. We still have mounds of fun and photo opportunities to come, so stay tuned for more of the best week ever 2008!!



Corey taking her chances with some Cajun shrimp gumbo. I don't have a picture, but things really got crazy when we ordered fried alligator....hey, if they can eat us we should be able to eat them too!







After downing our Po-boys, gumbo and alligator Captain Jeremy took us for a tour of PHI and let us sit in his helicopter.





Me and Corey doing some holiday baking. The Christmas shapes took a turn for the worst once we popped these delights in the oven....who knew!



Rockin the season with our gingerbread house skills. A most wonderful time of year indeed!

A lot to swallow...

Well, although this should not come as a surprise to ANYONE, I have to admit that I was a little shocked when I heard the news. Dee Dee and the Shredder have called it quits!! Apparently Dee loves Jesse but she's not in love with him....well what was all that song and dance at the finale then???? This chick needs to check herself...talk about a whacko! First rejecting Jason and now this. Boy, she really played me for a fool, I mean I actually thought she was in love with this snowboarder dude. Click here for more on this love story gone bad.

Happy Halloween!!

Halloween is finally here and let me just say that Homer is so excited to show off his costume. As some of you might remember I ran a poll so our readers could vote for Homie's costume, and the majority of you voted for pimp gangster. Homer was PUMPED when he saw the results! He couldn't wait!! But, as sometimes happens with youngins, at the last minute he decided to change his mind on what he wanted to be (you know how turtles are). I think he must be in his superhero phase because he wanted so badly to be a spider-turtle. Well,when I saw those big beady eyes looking up at me with all that love my heart melted and I just couldn't say no! I hope our readers aren't too disappointed that our little Homie decided against being a pimp gangster. I guess it's just as well though, I mean how do you explain a pimp gangster costume to the bishop at the ward Halloween party?? Anyway, I just thought I'd better explain the changes so as not to confuse our readers. Hope you all enjoy Homer's costume! I may be a little bias but he's definitely the cutest and sweetest little spider-turtle I've ever seen! Happy Halloween everyone!!!





I found this picture that my Dad sent me after Jeremy and I moved to Louisiana. It was taken last October right before we moved. It makes me homesick to remember these good old days, but I wanted to post it in the spirit of the season. My hair isn't the only frightening thing about this picture...check out those faces we pulled!

Crazy Eights

My favorite little sister tagged me, so here are my answers...

Eight TV shows I like to watch:

1. Lost
2. Jon and Kate plus 8
3. Biggest Loser
4. The Hills
5. The Office
6. The Bachelor (so excited for Jason in January)
7. 90210 (old version, only the Brenda years)
8. Burn Notice

Eight restaurants where I like to eat:

1. Chilis
2. Cheesecake Factory
3. Tasty's
4. Olive Garden
5. Paradise Cafe
6. Popeye's (crazy I know...it's only once in a while)
7. Happy Sumo
8. Pei Wei

Eight things that happened today:

1. Slept later then I should have
2. Ate breakfast
3. Checked my email/blog list
4. Watched It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (I tivoed it from last night)
5. Started studying
6. Looked at recipes online for soup and bread (it's our Halloween meal)
7. Exercised (well actually I'm gearing up for it now)
8. Fit little Homer for his Halloween costume

Eight things I'm looking forward to:

1. Corey coming to visit in 3 weeks
2. Going home for Christmas and spending time with my family
3. Meeting little Madelyn
4. Snow and cold weather when we go to Utah
5. Halloween so I can reveal Homer's costume
6. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade
7. The end of my school years forever!!!
8. Eating In-N-Out Burger when we go to St. George over Christmas

Eight things on my wish list:

1. Being able to move out of Louisiana
2. Finish school
3. Have a baby
4. See my family
5. Get my hair done (it's been longer then I care to admit)
6. iPhone (what can I say, I'm a material girl living in a material world)
7. A Beach Blossom metallic pink Nirve Cruiser (see my fav. things 2008 post)
8. Laser hair removal

Eight people I tag:

1. Katy
2. Kelli
3. JaNae
4. Mom
5. Dad
6. Lacy
7. Dixie
8. Anyone else who's willing!

One year later....

Well friends, it's official, Jeremy and I have actually survived our first year in Louisiana. It's been a whirlwind though, I can't lie about that fact. I think it's safe to say that we've learned a whole slew of new things while living here...some good, some pretty bad, and without question, some VERY weird! Here are my thoughts on the good, the bad and the ugly from our past year on the bayou.

The Good:

-First on a good note, Homie loves this place! I think it's a reptiles paradise. In fact, the bayous are swarming with turtles and other such creatures. Heat+humidity=happy Homer.

-Jeremy and I get to be together all of the time now. This is a pretty big deal since we spent almost two years at the beginning of our marriage living long distance. True, we need our space now and then, but that's why Jeremy has his video games, and I have my 90210 (the old version) and my cricket cutter. It works out pretty well!

-We got a sweet post-hurricane check from our insurance company after submitting all of our food, hotel and gas receipts, Hooray for insurance! Unfortunately we still didn't come out on top, but hey, every little bit helps.

The Bad:

-The weather here is brutal, but I actually survived my first summer...woo hoo! No one can really know until they experience it for themselves what 95 degrees with 90% humidity feels like. It's about seven straight months of smelly pits and butt sweats. Nasty is what it is!

-You know that great smell that you get outside after a rain storm...that oh so fresh and so clean smell?? Not here people! We have a little ditch/swamp thing in the front of our house and after the rain comes it's as if this ditch is set on stank or something. Pardon my French, but it smells like asscakes warmed over! And that my friends is not pleasant.

-Hurricanes hurricanes hurricanes!!! Need I say more??? Who would have thought that our little town of Thibodaux, LA. would be right in the eye of Gustav. The worst part was we saw this guy on the side of the road the other day selling "I survived Gustav" tees for like $25 bucks. Ummmmm Hello!!! I was all about that action until we saw the price....I don't think so Boudreaux! Even though the hurricane was a nightmare and a half for us (no power for a week), we surly have nothing to complain about. One girl I know couldn't even find her trailer after the storm....yikes!

The Weird:

-Conversations are still hard to follow with the natives down here. I don't understand what people mean when they give directions using "just up the bayou", or "across the bayou". Come again??? Their are so many bayou's here that I just don't know what to think. Maybe their is one central bayou where all of these directions are based from.

-At work I've been caught quite a few times not being able to understand people. I usually just nod my head and act like I know what the shiz people are saying, but many times I am as lost as a newborn kitten without their mother. I do finally understand a few phrases like "what that was" means what is that, "who that is" means who is that, and "come see" means could you please come take a look at what I'm looking at.

I could go on and on, but then this post would get out of control lengthy and I don't want to subject what few readers I have to that nonsense. My goals for our future here is to understand conversations better by perfecting my bayou Ebonics, learn to stay fresher during the grueling summers (I thought about sprinkling baby powder on my body for that baby fresh smell until I realized that it would turn into paste about 5 seconds after applying), and lastly, count my blessings because I know that they are plentiful (even though I complain a lot)...I promise I'll work on that too!

Happy Birthday !!!

Ian Michael Roundy...this one goes out to you!

You were born five years ago when I was 23
We laughed, we cried, we pinched your cheeks...we called you Tubby T
And now you're growing oh so fast, you've even started school
I hope those cowboy boots you wear don't make the girly's drool
So here's a hug from us to you 1278 miles away
Happy Birthday Tubs, you rock the house
That's all I have to say

Love uncle Jer, auntie Brookie and little Homer

(P.S.) Honorable mentions for this post are for my sister Sara who had a birthday on September 10th...sorry I stood you up on the blog girl, and for Erinne who is going to be living it up tomorrow on her day of birth. Since this is my going to be my final birthday shout (I know...dry your eyes) I thought I would share a little something about Sara and Erinne (so they don't feel jipped)that gives me those feel good goosebumps all over.
Here Goes...

Sara
I love it how you talk in espanol to your little ones. This is something that I could never do (mostly because I don't speak Spanish) and I surely admire you for it. What a great Mamacita you are!



Erinne
I love how you are such a fan of reading, and how you have passed this passion on to your own kidlets. It is very inspiring, and it gives me hope that I might someday finish a book. Keep it up E!



Happy Birthday Peeps!

Sending out our love from the Bayou!

The Aftermath

Here are a few pictures of the aftermath of Gustav in our area. Jeremy and I were very lucky that our house suffered no major damage, other then a few minor blows to the exterior. Oh, and our shed blew away, but it was pretty weak so that was bound to happen sooner or later. The biggest problem we are facing right now is that we are without power. We have a generator, but with gas prices it costs a fortune to keep it running non-stop. Luckily Jeremy's work put him up in a hotel in Lafayette while he works down here, so I get to stay with him. The city is saying that power will not be fully restored to our area until Oct. 1....let's hope that doesn't include our house. Anyway, all-in-all we are counting our blessings and grateful that we didn't have to deal with something that could have been much worse.



Their are fallen trees like this all around our area.



A shot of an overflowing bayou.



A common site in our area.



Thankfully, not our tree and not our house.



This image of power lines is another common site in our area.

This is a short video that was filmed by a couple in New Orleans who decided to weather the storm. They are standing in the French quarter and watching as Gustav rolls in. I thought that their commentary was pretty funny so I just had to post this video.



Ya, they might want to get the H outta there!

Another Update

Hey family and friends! Just wanted to update everyone again on our status after the hurricane. Terrebonne parish is FINALLY being allowed back into Louisiana, so we are headed home tomorrow to assess the damage. We have been told through various websites and on the news that we will be without power for at least 3-4 weeks (no this is not some sick twisted joke that I'm making up), so to prepare we bought a generator and loaded up on water and all of the necessary supplies. We may not have internet or cell phone service for a while either, so we wanted to let everyone know ahead of time that you may not be able to get in touch with us. We will be sure to keep everyone posted as soon as we can with the latest on our house and everything else that's going on. Thanks again for all of your phone calls, emails, text messages etc. We really appreciate all of your concern and support.

Storm Update

Just wanted to let everyone know that Jeremy, Homer and I are officially out of harms way from hurricane Gustav. We arrived in Tuscaloosa, Alabama around 1:30am this morning. To put it mildly it was a sheer nightmare getting out of Louisiana. Because of the amount of people evacuating it took us approximately 6 1/2 hours to travel from Thibodaux and through New Orleans. Just to put this in perspective for you, this drive in normal conditions would only take 1 1/2 hours. The worst part was that every gas station, fast food joint, grocery store etc. was closed until we reached Mississippi so we couldn't even stop for a snack or a bathroom break....talk about taking one for the team! Anyway, as hard as it was for us to leave our house and most of our stuff behind we are lucky to be out of the storm path and in a safe place right now. Not to be a Debbie downer but it was so heartbreaking to watch so many people pack up what few important things they could and head out not knowing what they would be coming home to. I saw one little grannie on the local news station say "I'm just so scared". She made it through Katrina but lost everything and now she was just so worried that she would have to go through the same experience all over again. Very sad! It definitely makes you appreciate the important things in life like family and the gospel. So yeah, I know that most of our fellow Louisianans are trying to remain optimistic as we wait this thing out. It's nice to see that the majority of the residents seem to be taking the mandatory evacuation very seriously this time around, and I don't think their will be a repeat in deaths or people needing to be rescued like their was during Katrina. Governor Bobby J. has already arranged a HUGH relief effort for residents of Louisiana that includes enough food to feed approximately 600,000 people a day (and more if necessary), as well as all of the necessary supplies that will be needed after the storm hits. So yeah, it's good to know that they are preparing for the worst as far as supplies and food go. Anyway, on a lighter note we heard on the news that Geraldo is headed to New Orleans, so maybe he is planning on doing some live coverage in the eye of the storm when it hits. Sweet! I haven't seen Anderson Cooper step up to the plate and volunteer, so props to Geraldo. To track the storm and for live updates you can follow this link for the latest information on Gustav.

Gustav

In the words of governor Bobby Jindal "the storm is strenthening"...I left out the g because that's how they say strengthening out here. Anyway, it looks like we are in for one serious storm here on the bayou in the next few days. Right now the radar is showing that tropical storm Gustav is headed right for New Orleans and surrounding parishes (meaning us). The storm is supposed to hit the U.S on Tuesday, and it is projected to be a category three hurricane. Also, today marks the three year anniversary of hurricane Katrina, so irony is most definitely in the air. It was also around this time three years ago that the former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco was urging citizens to "make peanut butter sandwiches and pray". Ummmm, ya....are we going on a picnic or something??? But have no fear, we are in good hands under the leadership of our current governor Mr. Bobby J. Forces have been called in, game plans are in order and the Hansen's are prepared to bust on out if an evacuation is announced.

Mini Pocket Bike

A while back Jeremy found a steal of a deal online and decided to invest in a pocket bike. His purpose was to ride this bike to work to try and save money on gas. When the bike arrived however, he decided that it was smaller then he thought it would be, and it probably wouldn't be the most practical mode of transportation to get him to work. His second plan was that at least he could ride the bike around our neighborhood, but, because of the grueling heat and humidity here in the south, going outside for more then a couple of minutes is like bathing in your own sweat. Unfortunately, Jeremy decided that it would be best to sell his bike since he wasn't using it like he thought he would. He posted it on Craig's List and it was sold in one day. So long friend, thanks for the memories!



Isn't it a beauty???



One last goodbye.



This was a close as I got to riding it.

What's in a Name???

If you are childless like me (excluding little H) you've probably wondered at times what exactly goes into choosing a name for your child. The other day Jeremy shared a few names with me of some people that are living right here in Louisiana. A guy at work told him about these names, and apparently his wife knows these people personally. Brace yourselves people because this is originality at it's finest!

1) Isick (a.k.a. Isaac).....I love this name (hey little nephew), but never in my wildest dreams have I seen it spelled this way.

2) La_a (pronounced La-dash-a).....If your head is spinning right now just know that you are not alone. The interesting part about this name is that the dash part isn't even a dash, it's an underscore. Doesn't that then make the name La-underscore-a??

3) Abcde (pronounced A-bee-see).....I'm pretty sure the d in this case is silent, but at least this little guy gets a head start on learning the alphabet.

Well, I think we can all agree that these parents definitely win a round of applause for their uniqueness. Watch out Hollywood...you've got nothin' on the bayou!

I'm only afraid of not finishing....

So the other day I was making good use of my time watching E!News and to my suprise I found out that the Twilight movie will be coming out in November now instead of December. My reaction..."Ummmm, what"? This sudden change in events puts me in quite the predicament because now I have just lost three extra weeks that I desperately needed to finish reading the series. Actually, if I'm being honest my goal was only to finish the first book before the movie comes out. I realize that this goal seems a bit elementary to the average Joe, but the fact is that I am not your average anyone. Let me make a couple of things very clear right now, I do not have a bookshelf and I do not read for fun. I am however a definite follower, and this book is exactly where the crowd was running. Anyway, so I was wondering, can anyone tell me when I get to the part where I can't put this book down? Right now I am on chapter four and I have to say that I need some serious vampire action to happen, and fast, otherwise I am never going to finish this book before November. Really, it's not that I don't like reading, I just have to have a very strong interest in whatever it is that I am reading. Take for instance that new book sTori Telling by Tori Spelling, now there is a read that I could get into. I mean who wouldn't be dying to know the truth behind why Victoria inherited squat after the passing of her billionaire father Aaron Spelling. Was it because Candy was jealous of Tori's relationship with her father? And another thing, what really went on behind the scenes of 90210? Was Shannon Doherty really the trouble maker that everyone portrayed her to be? I know that some might call a book like Story Telling a trashy read, I however call it reality. Ok, so back to Twilight. Maybe someone could just give me the rundown on the books, like the cliffs notes version or something? I'm pretty sure that's what needs to happen at this point.

{P.S. sorry about the lack of picture posts on our blog lately. You must be wondering what we Hansen's look like these days...well, stay tuned}

2008 Olympic Opening Ceremonies

Weren't the opening ceremonies of the Olympics awesome! Let me tell you, the Chinese really know what they are doing. My favorite was, well, ALL OF IT!! I'm still trying to figure out how they made those flower-like Olympic rings rise from off the ground like butterflies...no clue! Oh, and little Lin singing...how precious was that?? Way-to-go Beijing! You really rocked the hizzel off of this house! Nations were definitely united last night.

A Close Call

Today our little Homie gave us quite the scare when he disappeared for over 24 hours. He was last scene Thursday night around 4:30pm as Jeremy was going through Homer's nightly routine of feeding, bathing and playtime before bed. Well, as many of you know, Homer lives outside now in what can only be described as a five star habitat that was built by Jeremy. Every night when Jer gets home from work he goes outside, calls for little H and then brings him in for his routine. Anyway, last night was no different, Jeremy went outside, found our little man, brought him in as usual, went through the routine and then took him back outside into his lap of luxury. So, continuing on, it was a very stormy and unusually nippy day in bayou country, and early in the am I received a text from Jeremy asking me if I would peak outside and make sure Homer was OK and not drowning in the rain...no webbed feet on this kidlet. I went outside and began to search and call for Homie in his house, but there was no sign of him. I wasn't worried at this point because I knew that he just wasn't used to my voice and that he was probably just hiding somewhere, so the search continued. I then proceeded to look through the shrubbery, and look in the black tunnel tube, and poke around in his favorite mud hole, but sadly, nothing....no sign of Homie. At this point I am getting frustrated and wet, and I am wondering how long this game of hide and seek will last. I then decide that I am beat and that I will try again in a few minutes. Well, more then a few minutes goes by because I was watching a fun episode of John and Kate Plus 8, and it is at this point that the loud thunder, and heavily pouring rain outside remind me that I need to go look for Homer again. I go through the same scenario a second time but once again no Homer. I try again a little while later and still nada. This is when I come to the conclusion that Homie has somehow escaped and that our little Hansen is LOST. Just a little side note, for those of you who know Homer, this is not the first time that he has been missing. In fact, he stopped our hearts a few times when we lived in Utah, but eventually we always found the little guy. Today was somewhat different though because little H isn't familiar with all of this bayou territory quite yet. So, to make a long story even longer, I broke the news via text messaging to Jeremy that Homer was lost and then I headed off to work. When Jer got home he looked everywhere outside for H, but still we were without a trace. After much searching, Jeremy too decided that enough was enough, so he took a moment to grieve, and then afterwards began to contemplate what our next pet would be. I'm not sure, but I believe it was at that moment that Jer saw a familiar tiny head pop out from behind our junior lovesac, and yes, it is true, it was Homer's wee little noggen. Little H was inside our bayou bungalow the entire time! It seems that pap pap (Jer) forgot to take him back outside after his nightly routine on Thursday. Thank goodness Homie is safe and sound, and just to ensure a peaceful sleep for all, Homer will be sleeping inside in his old plastic house tonight.

Tropical Storm Edouard

We are getting ready for some serious wind and rain with tropical storm Edouard brewing off the coast of Louisiana. Right now it's predicted to reach land near Galveston Texas tomorrow morning, with wind speeds of 50mph. They are also predicting that it could possible turn into a category one hurricane...Godspeed to the Texans. Click here for the latest information.

The Squatters Club

Hey everyone! Check out Jeremy's awesome new website. It is similar to slickdeals where you can find bargains on great items, and as a member you can also post great deals. As former squatters ourselves, we thought that the site name was appropriate for people who are trying to save a buck or two. It's free to join so sign up today. Also, we are doing our first giveaway where you could win cool prizes like an itunes gift card just for being a member. Hope you enjoy the site, and keep coming back.
Click here for the link.

Slickdeals + US Weekly = Booya!

Good news from the bayou people. Thanks to my eagle eye husband (and slickdeals) I have been receiving US Weekly, well, weekly. Jeremy found an add on slickdeals promoting a year long subscription for only $5. That's right...$5. That's like 52 issues of non-stop celeb gossip delivered right to my mail box. Hells Yeah!!! So far it's been like a great ride at a theme park...one that I never want to end. I get to find out the latest details about John and Jen, Reese and Jake, Miley and her photo shoot scandal, who's betraying who from the hills cast, and much much more. I thought about throwing out each issue after I read them, but I changed my mind thinking that in ten years or so what could be better then whipping out my July 2008 issue and re-living all of the details of the birth of Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline (Brad and Angie's twins). That day will be pretty great. So, the moral of this post...keep your eyes open for slickdeals such as this. You never know what can happen. Oh, and by-the-way, I'm looking forward to my next issue where I hope to have some clarity on this Christian Bale assault situation ....HELLO!

The Countdown Begins!

Tonight is the night. It's the moment we've all been waiting for! OK, maybe not all of us, but can you blame me for being excited when there is NOTHING on t.v. during the summer??? So two men remain, Jason and Jesse. Talk about polar opposites! I'm positive that tonight is sure to be the most intense rose ceremony ever!!! Let's take a look at our two remaining bachelors.

First we have Jason. He is my pick! I will be shocked and a bit emotional if he doesn't win Dee's heart tonight. What he has going for him: He is from Seattle, Washington (big bonus in my opinion), he maintains a steady career as an account executive, he is handsome and super sweet. Why DeAnna may not pick him: Despite his many good qualities, Dee can't ignore the fact that she would be jumping into an immediate family if she chooses Jason, since he already has a 3 year old son. I don't think this should be a deal breaker though, because she talks like she wants to start a family pretty quickly anyway. Jason, just do your thang tonight and you've got this in the bag!

The next bachelor we have fighting for DeAnna's heart is Jesse. Although I am cheering for Jason to steal the show tonight, I have to admit that I really like Jesse too. In the beginning I thought he was a super freak, but each episode he "continues to surprise me", as Dee would say. He's like a weed that keeps growing and growing on me. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine that he would be entering into the final rose ceremony. Way-to-go Jesse! What he has going for him: He fun loving, adventurous, seems like someone DeAnna would never get bored with, and on the softer side, he treats her very well! Why he may not win Dee's heart: He is still pretty young, he doesn't really have an all together plan for the future...Pro-Snowboarding can only take you so far dude, and his lingo isn't quite as elegant as DeAnna's. Example: "I will be so siked if Dee picks me because I think we could have a blast together shredding it up in Breck. Dee is seriously tight, and smokin hot, and I am so stoked to have made it this far". OK, so maybe those weren't his exact words, but basically that's the way he talks. I'm not sure DeAnna is feeling that Urban dictionary.
So that is my analysis of the two bachelors. I can't wait to see who she chooses! Oh, and be sure to tune in after the final rose when DeAnna returns with the man she chose and the bachelor she sent home crying like a little girl. Good stuff!

Happy Anniversary!

It's been three blissful years since Jeremy and I were married in the Salt Lake City temple. I still remember that day like it was yesterday. Everything about June 29, 2005 was perfect. The best part is that we were able to be married on the same day, and in the same sealing room as my sister Sara and her husband Ryan. Thanks for the memories guys! Also, this is the first of our three anniversaries that Jeremy and I have been able to spend together. All-in-all I feel like a pretty lucky gal to have a guy like Jer. Thanks for being my best friend and a great husband. Here's to eternity!

Now Does Anyone Believe Me???

The year was 1999, the movie, The Sixth Sense..."I see dead people". I guess I should have expressed my prediction on this movie out loud, because no one seems to believe me that I figured out the ending before it was revealed. Did anyone else know that Bruce Willis was dead the whole time?? Well, this may come as a surprise to some of you, but I knew! Seriously!! I knew he was dead before the movie told us he was. I just put two and two together on a few clues and I figured it out. It was BEFORE this scene that I knew in my head that Dr. Malcolm Crowe was already dead. The problem with this is that I never told anyone until the movie was over...well, I didn't want to spoil the ending for everyone else. So, because of my silence I have been mocked and made fun of for years. So, let me now get to my point with this post. I feel that after last nights episode of The Bachelorette I can finally be taken seriously about my ability to predict certain outcomes. All of us who watched last night know that the lovable Graham was given the boot by DeAnna. Didn't I say that this would happen??? True, it was an easier puzzle to solve then the ending of The Sixth Sense, but the fact remains that I am capable of figuring these things out. I rest my case.

My Prediction

Who else thinks that Graham is getting the boot on next weeks episode of the Bachelorette? If you're afraid to come out of the closet and admit that you are a faithful Bachelorette junkie (like me), don't worry, I allow anonymous comments on my blog. I really like Graham, but it was pretty obvious to me after watching the preview for next week that he's the one to go, especially after DeAnna turned on the water works and admitted that she was "second guessing her decision". She is still venerable after what Brad did to her, and now I think she fears that Graham will do the same. So, as much as I hate to admit it, I think it's safe to say that like a fat kid in dodge ball....he's out! Does anyone disagree???

Memorial Day

This year for Memorial Day I was in Utah visiting my family. We had originally planned to ride the new Frontrunner train into Salt Lake in the morning, but because it was a holiday the the railway was not operating. At this point we really had to rack our brains for ideas since the weather outside was rainy and cold. We decided that we would head over to my brother's house for a jam session. What better way to kick off Memorial Day then busting out a little rock band.





Every year we go to the Kaysville cemetery to visit my grandma and grandpa Roundy's grave. This year grandpa Mike decided to give the kids some money to buy a soda out of the vending machine. Let's just say that 6 grandkids and one bottle of Mountain Dew don't really mix. It was a shark fest, and I'm pretty positive that if Fischer could walk he would have pummeled the other 5 kids and ran with the dew. Until then I guess he will just have to settle for grandma Maddie letting him chug half the bottle while Allie and Neil have their heads turned the other way. Gotta love it!




Luckily the weather cleared up and we were able to end the day off right with a family get together and a BBQ.