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!