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!