Resi's for 2009

So I'm thinking...What could I possibly do better in '09 than I did in '08? Duh! Only everything! I have compiled a list of resolutions that I promise to wait until spring to break...maybe.

1. Lose Weight. It has come to my attention that I have put on a few pounds (a few...LOL). I am starting out with the slow and sure method. 30 minutes per day. That should be easy enough to ignore. I remember when I used to be a gym rat, those were the days.

2. Catch up my scrapbooks. I started this one today! I just finished ordering prints of over 500 pictures that will most likely never make it into scrapbooks. Yeah me!

3. Spend more quality time with my family. This should be simple. Basically everyone here ignores me, so any effort should be applauded. If only I could replicate myself into a video game then maybe I would have a chance.

4. Send a birthday card to everyone in my family this year. Actually, I think if I can manage to compile a list of every ones birthday's this could be accomplished.

5. Not complain about the weather or SLC. I think I will wait to start this one in April/May. I will have a much better chance of success if I'm not cold.

6. Paint the house. I'll be honest. I've had paint samples taped to the walls for 2 years. I totally suck at interior design. I refuse to exert all the energy to paint the walls only to find out that I really don't like the way it all turns out. Maybe I should just hire someone. Problem solved!

So that's the list. It's good, huh? I'll try my hardest to try, that's all I can promise. Don't be too disappointed when I fail miserably.

Year of Snow...continued

So evidently mother nature is a real bitch and is trying my patience! We have received the blessing of 6 more inches of snow this morning. Randy and boys all went out to snow blow and shovel this morning. Finally all the walks, driveway and decks were SNOW FREE.

It's now 5 o'clock and it hasn't stopped coming down. Randy says he refuses to go back out until later to snow blow again. There is at least 3 more inches so far. I think its finally stopped.

BTW, the directv is still not working, so we set up the putting green to keep us busy.

I'M SO OVER WINTER!

Christmas 2008...The year of snow!

Let me start by saying that I struggle to like Christmas, let alone love it. When you throw in 10-12 inches of snow in my driveway, I tend to really hate it.

We woke up Christmas morning to NO power. No power means no heat. No heat means I was FREEZING! We managed to cuddle up and see what Santa had brought.

The boys all got massive amounts of electronics...what a shock. Randy got a new rescue club. Mom got a new computer chair.

TAYLOR

Randy


Carter...if you can see him though all the hair.

Miles


I had planned to make french toast for breakfast. That plan was a no go since we were still without any electricity. So we had the ever-christmasy cold cereal.

Eventually we were ready to go grandma's. We opened the garage door to find 12 inches on snow piled up against the garage door. Good thing we had 4wd! We made it there safely and I can honestly say that I was disappointed that mom only had a couple of inches of snow.

We had a good time hanging out with mom, dad and all the cousins. After we got home, Randy and Miles went out to snow blow. They were gone for over an hour. Poor things.

The view from the garage

Thru the front door

The poor birds forgot to fly south.


Since the snow had knocked out the satellite, we had no tv for the night. Randy and I started watching the Dark Knight. It was going well until the movie frozen with 30 minutes left. So we have no idea how it ends.

Finally it was bed time. We managed to get everyone in bed. I doubt there was alot of sleeping going on with the new access to ipod's, psp's and nintendo ds's.

So, another Christmas is gone. Now we count down to next year.

Christmas Cousins

Pictures for Grandma...
CARTER

MILES

TAYLOR

TERAH

ALYSSA

TAISHALY

NATHAN

GOOBERS!

Christmas Eve

Randy had a great idea that he wanted to make dinner on C'mas eve. Fine by me! If I don't have to cook then so be it. He searched all my cookbooks (all 2 of them) and scoured the Internet for his recipes. He wouldn't tell us what he was making. He went to the grocery store and got everything he needed.

It was fun to be with him in the kitchen. He was very dedicated to his masterpiece. He made Caprese salad, Linguine with pepper sauce and creme brulee from dessert. It was delicious!

He has decided to make brisket for New Years. I love his new hobby.

I can not stop laughing

This little kid is so adorable. I love the way he talks. He was injured...injured bad.

FOTC Returns

Flight of the Conchords return to HBO on January 18th. WOOHOO! Nut just added on HBO so we can keep up with the 4th most popular folk parody duo in New Zealand.

If you don't know FOTC you are missing out.

Ladies of the World...

You're so Beautiful...

Cute Christmas Boxes

Since my hubby is a professional scrapbooker, I feel overwhelming pressure this time of year to find something crafty to make for the holidays. This year I found a pattern for these cute boxes. Of course I only used Stampin Up products. LOL! I made home made peppermint bark, fudge and chocolate turtles to fill them with. I think they turned our way cute. I'm sure the ladies at SU would have done alot more to spruce them up.

New Moon Changes

I stole this from Perez.

There seems to be a lot of talk and UNCERTAINTY surrounding the new Twilight sequel, New Moon. So much so that new director Chris Weitz and even author Stephenie Meyer had to release statements explaining the situation.

But what about the reports that the studio, Summit, doesn't want to re-hire "baby-faced" Taylor Lautner as Jacob. Apparently, they don't think he has what it takes to play the werewolf love interest/lead in New Moon.

The statements released didn't confirm his return.
That was NOT an oversight!

Now, reports are that the 26 year-old actor Michael Copon, from Scorpion King 2 (above, bottom), is one of the several actors director Weitz is considering to play the new and larger Jacob Black role.
A rep for Copon said they are making all efforts to land this gig. Even Copon is taking to self-advertisement by changing his Facebook status to messages such as "Michael Copon in a Twilight Zone!" and "Michael Copon is the older Jacob Black!" His rep confirmed that the Facebook is indeed Copon's.
Hey, whatever it takes to be noticed!
Even Summit confirmed that omitting Launter from the release wasn't an error. A rep said, "The casting decision in regards to the character Jacob Black has yet to be made."
Drama!!!

Additionally, 27-year-old Prince Caspian star Ben Barnes is also campaigning for a role. He's said to be actively trying to get the role of Aro, "a mind-reading vampire whose "New Moon" encounter with Edward and Bella helps shape their destiny together." And, coincidentally enough, Barnes has the same manager as Copon and Twilight star Cam Gigandet.
We smell a big paycheck coming in for their manager!
But even when a lead for Jacob has been cast, director Weitz is only left with about 12 weeks until filming starts.

There you have it Twilight fans!
What do U think?
Would Michael Copon be a good choice for the role of Jacob?

IMHO, I think that Ben Barnes as Aro would be AMAZING! I don't know much about Michael Copon. I do feel that the kid that plays Jacob is a bit young and cutzie. For New Moon you will definitely need someone more manly.

Long Time, No Blog!

Hey all! I'm alive and well. Here are some updates since I last blogged.

1. Surgery went great. I now have all feeling back in my ring finger and pinkie. I'm a bit bruised, but no worse for where. I'm finally able to bend my elbow and lift my arm over my head. Ouch, it wasn't so fun at first. Surprisingly, I'm ready to get back to work. I miss the pelvic palace! Who would have thunk it?

2. My sweet girl, Belle, got a new bed. Not big news, I know. She is the best dog ever and now she has a brand new memory foam bed.

3. The tree finally made it up. We are perfecting our RSL (Real Salt Lake) tree. This is our 3rd year with the tree and other than needing more real bears (which are no longer made) I think it looks great.

Now that the tree is up, I'm totally ready for Christmas to be over! It might surprise some of you to know that I HATE Christmas music! If I have to hear another Christmas song I may DIE! Bring on the New Year and the broken resolutions.

4. Randy and I attended the bone marrow drive for Marcia Williams on Saturday. Even the snow storm couldn't stop us! It was super easy and totally painless. YEAH! Hopefully they can find a donor for Marcia. If Randy or I are a match for anyone we would happily donate. We were both interviewed by Fox 13 news. They used a small snippet of mine for the 9 o'clock news. I'm a star.

Bone Marrow Drive

A Season For Giving… The recent health struggles of Marcia Williams (wife of RSL midfielder Andy Williams) have been well chronicled here and in other places. Many of you have graciously offered your support time and again. Well now is the time that we can really make it happen.

As you may know, the treatment of Marcia’s condition requires the usage of a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, to this point, an appropriate donor has not been found. Hopefully that will change on Saturday, December 13 when Real Salt Lake hosts a bone marrow drive at Rio Tinto Stadium from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

We ask that anyone willing join us in the Center Circle Club at the stadium and undergo free testing to see if you’re a match. All it takes is a little paperwork and a swab of your cheek. In order for Marcia to survive, it is essential that a matching donor. For the sake of Marcia, Andy, and their two daughters, let’s make this happen.

Please come if you can. It's a simple swab for goodness sake!

If you are still curious for more information, head over to SoccerUnitesUtah.com for info on Marcia’s condition and DKMSamericas.org for more on what it means to be a bone marrow donor.

News on the BEST tour of 2009

Keith will hit the road again in 2009 with supporting acts including Sugarland (SUPER GREAT), Taylor Swift (NOT GREAT IN ANY WAY), Dierks Bentley (AWESOME GREAT), Glen Campbell (OLD), Lady Antebellum (UBER GREAT), and The Zac Brown Band (GREAT OR NOT GREAT...WE SHALL SEE).

The upcoming tour, which will kick off in May, comes following the release of his as yet untitled, 5th studio recording. The singer, who wowed fans and critics on his "Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour" during 2007-2008, is ready to deliver another pulse pounding NEW concert experience. Tickets will go on sale early next year for the tour that will kick off in May and likely extend through the summer.

"We intend to give people their money's worth, for sure" said Urban. "We're looking forward to seeing fans' reactions to the new material, and we're seeing how we can put a few new twists on some older material. We'll play for as long as the venues will let us."

Critics have lauded Keith as "one of the best reasons in the world to attend a live concert" and have been quoted as saying that "fans would be hard-pressed to find a much better country -- or rock -- show anywhere."

Keith recently released a new single, "Sweet Thing," which has been one of the top selling Country songs on iTunes since its release. His live concert DVD, "Love, Pain & the whole crazy World Tour," is currently available exclusively at all Wal-Mart stores.

I'm starting a new road trip account...TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Concerts coming to town

Britney Spears...see the train wreck in action.

George Strait...BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rascal Flatts...go late, Jessica Simpson opens.

Kenny Chesney...I don't love the turtle, but word is Miranda Lambert is opening and I love her kick arse show.

Emerson Drive...Are they worth a trip to wendover?

Surgery went well, but

I can't say the same about the way my hair looks. HA!

I won't post much, just to say that everything went great. I get out of my splint on Tuesday, which will definitely help my newly discovered bedhead! Currently I look like female version of Robert Pattinson, only with better eyebrows and some color to my skin. Until Tuesday, I am busy shopping online, learning to type one-handed and getting frustrated trying to open jars.

HASTA!

Thanksgiving

Well, it's officially over! Another Thanksgiving came and went. I was supposed to work today, but the labor and delivery gods were on my side. I ended up cancelled for the entire 12 hours! YES!

The day started with Nut golfing with Dad, Erik and Jerrod. You couldn't have paid me to get up early and chase that stupid ball around. Afterwards we went to Mom's for a lovely dinner. It was great to see my grandma and cousin Liz. Nut and I were having the best time talking to Nathan about his upcoming Christmas Play. We were asking him if he was playing the Christmas lobster. What about Baby Cheez-whiz? He thought we were crazy. By the time we left I think we have had him convinced that there really was a lobster in the Christmas story.

Afterwards we headed to my sis-in-laws Carla's for dessert. The whole gang was there. Dani is getting so big! Those twin girls are definitely growing. She is due the end of March. We ended the day with a Wii bowling competition. I think Taylor ended up the champion.

It was great to be home for the holiday. Now to think that Christmas is literally just around the corner. Happy Shopping!

Grounds for Divorce!

Nut and I went to see Twilight this morning. It was nice to be away on a date! Of course this is what transpired after the movie. He has left for Nikkers. Another husband...GONE!

Actually he said Nikki should been in Twilight since she's obviously a vampire. I agree to a point. No reason to waste a good movie on Nikkers (heaven knows she couldn't find a good movie if it bit her in the arse.).

Fetus Archuleta breaks young girls hearts

I thought this was hilarious! I will also mention that the real winner of AI, David Cook, has a new album out. YEAH DC!

LBT & Carrie Underwood

I will start this post by saying I do not love Carrie Underwood. I had originally bought tickets to the show because I do like Little Big Town. I know, many are asking, Who?

LBT are a new group, although they have been around Nashville for many years. They consist of Jimmy, Kimberly, Karen and Phillip. I like to think of them as the Fleetwood Mac of country music. They have amazing harmonies and are great songwriters as well.

I went to the show with my friend Donna from work. We arrived a bit late, due to the 47 minute wait to eat at Chili's...another story! We had amazing seats. 11th row, on the floor, right next to the catwalk. I was amazed at how good LBT sounded live. They are so energetic and fun. The girls are super thin! By then end of their set the crowd was on their feet and singing along. I loved that they sang "Life in a Northern Town".

We waited about 40-45 minutes for CU to start. I do not remember the set list, but she sang for 90 minutes. She changed clothes way to many times for my liking. She started out in a black mini dress with black knee high boots. Then changed into a strapless blue ball gown. After a few songs she took off the long skirt and the blue dress became a mini dress as well. Then into jeans a t shirt and vest. Then later the jeans with a leather jacket. Also, her hair looked like crap! I was wondering if she even combed that mop today!

She has gotten better since the last time we saw her a couple years ago. She still has little stage presence and spends way to much time at the back of her stage on a platform.

During her set LBT came back out and sang "You can go your own way" by Fleetwood Mac. It was fun to see them back on the stage. I was ready for CU to be done by that time.

The highlight had to be when she covered Guns and Roses "Take me down to Paradise City". It was upbeat and full of energy. She went straight into "Before he cheats" and then the show was over. BTW, she never introduced her band, all 8 members of it, including Chad Jeffers. I found that to be rude! Every concert I have ever gone to has introduced every person in their band during the show.

Overall, it was fun. I don't know that "Hairy Underwear" as the boys call her, is my cup of tea. She was well received by the crowd, which was lots of young girls. She is a good singer, but I think she has a long way to go before she achieves the stage show of Keith, Kenny or Brad.

There's no hiding from me now!!!!!!!

I just discovered that Sprint has a family locator you can get each month. It costs $5.00 and you can track down your kids (since some how they never have cell service when it's time to come home). You go online or from your phone and tell it to find the little buggers and in about 15 seconds it locates the kid and tells you where they are. I spend at least 5 bucks a month in gas trying to find each of them, so I guess I will actually be saving money now. HA HA HA.

Now we can all take bets on how long it will take them to figure out to just turn the phone off!

My 2 favorites together at last!

All I can say is WOW! I love Brad and Keith separately, but together they are amazing. If they tour together, I'm renting an RV and hittin the road. Buy me a GPS for Christmas...I'm gonna need it.

Christmas Came Early!!!!!!!

WOOHOO! I was so excited to come home today and find my 2009 Keith Urban calendar on the front porch. Ever year KU sells a calendar filled with fan taken photos. All profits go to St. Jude's Hospital. It is a really easy way to give and get something awesome in return. I remember how excited I was the year one of my pic's was chosen for the calendar.

Tomorrow my "Love, pain and the whole crazy world tour" DVD should arrive. Good thing I'm working tomorrow or I'd stay in my PJ's, curling up on the couch watching Keith all day. Now I will have to wait until Wednesday. BUMMER!

This totally makes up for the scary movie Donna and Angelise made me go see today.

RSL ROCKS!

Real Salt Lake are awesome! We won our match against Chivas and now with NY beating Houston we get another home game on Saturday. I'm totally excited. Randy's already asking if we can go to LA for the MLS Cup. OF COURSE WE CAN (if we can make a stop at Disneyland as well.)

Happy Anniversary!

Who'd a thought that 2 very young 20 year olds would have lasted through 18 long years of marriage. Somehow, Nut and I have made this far! It hasn't all be roses and fun. There have been some some very difficult years. Having 3 kids under the age of 2 was very hard, but somehow he didn't leave me (although I would have left me!). We still have a lot of work left to do. One very moody, teenager who knows everything, and 2 pretty sneaky 11 years on his tail. They will all be outta the house before we know it!

I love Nut more today than I did the day I married him. He is such a loving and caring hubby. He takes such good care of me and the boys. He always makes the comment that he wishes I didn't have to work. I wonder if he realizes that he didn't marry Bree VandeCamp? I love my life and wouldn't change it for the world.

We have enjoyed so much together. He lets me live my Keith Urban obsession, I let him live his RSL obsession. We travel to fun places and enjoy every moment together.

Since he went to LA for the RSL game this weekend he left me this card.

It's been a great ride so far. Hopefully we can continue to do whatever we do to make this work.

I LOVE YA NUT!!!!!!!