The big hamster wheel in the sky

RIP RUFUS
Carter's pet hamster Rufus passed away tonight. We got him about 2 1/2 years ago. Carter told me it would "Teach him responsibility". I feel for it and let him buy him. He has been a handful. He managed to escape a few times. Coco always found him. She would stand and bark at him until we came. She is basically scared to death of him.

He has been a fun addition to our family. Carter is heartbroken. Poor thing. Tomorrow we will bury Rufus in the front yard next to the bleeding hearts. I'm sure it will be a hard day for everyone.

JonMinus9

Anyone in the USA knows Jon and Kate plus 8. They are everywhere. I bet they are happy to hear that MJ died so they could take the week off from the tabloids.

Anyway, Funny or die has a new clip. HILARIOUS!

Match.com-Jon Gosselin - watch more funny videos

Happy Birthday Cartman!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARTER!!!!!

I can't believe it's by 14 years since Carter was born. He sure was a cute little shit! Although he can be a moody, mouthy teenager, we still love him tons and would not trade him for the world.

I never dreamed my child would grow up to want blue hair. Hair is not a battle I am willing to fight. He can keep it long, short, blue or black as long as he follows the rules and does well in school.

LOVE YA BUD!

RIP Michael.

What a sad day. The news that Michael Jackson passed away was surprising to say the least. I was a child of the 80's. In the 80's there was no one bigger than MJ. He was the KING! I loved him. I thought he was uber cool, no matter what everyone said about him.

I owned a copy of "Thriller" on vinyl. I had a poster of him in my room. I was sure he could moonwalk on water. I thought the white glove was cool. I loved that he hung out with Webster. I loved that he had a monkey named Bubbles. Who wouldn't love that he had a theme park at his house?

Thriller was the coolest video I had ever seen. Still is. MJ was responsible for making music videos what they are today. He made mini-movies that told a story. Remember how cool it was during Billie Jean when the sidewalk lite up?

As I grew older, I realized he may not be all that he seemed. He was accused of terrible things. He become a total weirdo. Fame and a lack of a childhood did horrible things to him.

I feel for his children. Who will take care of them? This is totally sad.

Rain, Rain Go Away!

So, the birthday was a bust! Lagoon was closed and it won't stop raining! We have been in a downpour for a week now! It's the same story every day. Partly cloudy in the morning, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, rain and thunderstorms at night. GRRRR!

This weather is doing nothing for my new "positive outlook". Not even Mraz can help now.

It's our Birthday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MILES AND TAYLOR!!!!!!!!!

We are off to Lagoon for a day of roller coasters, junk food and fun. I'll post more later.

I'll leave you a picture from when the boys actually loved each other and got along.

Countdown to Vegas

It's video's like these that make me so excited for Vegas!

Are you free on 11/20/09?

8th grade Awards and Honor Roll

I'm so proud of Carter! He was awarded the 8th grade award for achievement in Social Studies and also made Honor Roll this quarter. WOOHOO! As you can tell by the picture he was thrilled!

We have struggled this year at school to get him to understand the importance of doing his work and actually turning it in. After a meeting with his counselor we were able to move him to a different algebra class. I think that is what has made the difference. Thank goodness that Mr. Spears listened to me, although I had to push quite a bit. Also his science teacher, Mr. Bliss took a special interest in Carter and made sure that he knew that he could do better and after 1st quarter moved him back to ALPS science. If it wasn't for those two I don't know how we would have survived this year. I'm hoping that we have figured this out and now Carter can excel in 9th grade.

Yes, his hair is blue, he looks homeless and he can't stand having his picture taken with mom.

Flight of the Conchords

Randy and I went to see FOTC on Sunday night at Abravanel Hall in SLC. Needless to say, it was so much stinkin fun! Bret and Jermaine have got to be the funniest kiwi's on the planet. They sang all the stuff we knew and some we had never heard before. I haven't laughed that hard in forever!

If you ever get a chance to see them live, you must do it!

Here is a video of highlights I found on YouTube.

Blue Hair!

Carter has been DYEING to get his hair dyed blue for some time now. I tried it at home with little success. We finally found a new gal that has managed to do the impossible....she made Carter happy! The bad news is that somehow he managed to not get a hair cut in the process.

Swine Flu

The cause of the Swine Flu has been uncovered!

The Soup!!!!!

I am so freakin excited! One of my fav shows on TV is "The Soup" on E!. I realize many of you don't know what that is, but let me say that the host Joel McHale is so hilarious.

The Soup is a weekly update show about all the stupid and hilarious stuff that happens in pop culture and reality TV. Joel makes fun of Lindsey (It's Lindsey!), Miley (It's a felony) and the Hills (Spencer's creepy flesh colored beard).

Anyway, Joel McHale is coming in concert in June! YES! I can't wait to go laugh my arse off.

CHICKEN TETRAZZINI

Ditching Directv

We have finally had it with Directv. The last straw was the water leaking from the roof into the attic, into my kitchen (and my new hardwood floors). Seems the contractor they hired failed to patch the gaping hole he left in my roof.

So after that little incident was over, the next day the Comcast salesman came to the door. Luckily he ignored my Neon-Green Cricuted "No Soliciting" sign and rang the bell. It wasn't a hard sell. I had to make sure that Randy would have his soccer (football to everyone else in the world) channels and that I would have E- can't miss the Soup~!

Today it was installed and now we wait to see how bad it turns out to be. The price is much cheaper than what we were paying before, so hopefully it won't totally suck!

I'm Back!

So I've been kinda MIA lately. Sorry about that. I started working full time and have been trying to figure out my life since then. Stampin Up just layed off 65 people! Luckily Randy wasn't one of them. Hopefully he will be safe for a while.

Since I last blogged we have added 3 new members to our family (well, not OUR family, but extended family).

EmmaJean & Annabelle were born to Danielle and Josh

Jacob was born to Monica and Greg

Let me just say that I'm so glad none of them belong to me! I think I still have PTSD from the twins.

Next, "Defying Gravity" was released a while ago and I can honestly say that I'm so happy that I love it! Keith's last CD was miserable and I only liked 2-3 songs max. This CD is happy and full of love. Go buy a copy or 2!

The KURT (Keith Urban Road Trip) is planned and set in stone. Linda is meeting Randy and I in Vegas for a weekend of fun with NO KIDS! We are also meeting Marsha and her hubby and possible the bad mamajama from down in Alabama, Heather. What a great time it will be.

In other music related news, Carter favorite band, Green Day is touring this summer/fall and they are making a stop in SLC. I can't wait to take him. Although he is a bitter, ornery mouthy little thing, I still love him.

The soccer season has started and so far the twins team hasn't lost a game. I'm thinking that they won't want to play next year, but I have faith that I can talk them into it. It's seriously the only form of exercise those 2 get.

Well, the sun is shining so I'm off to bask in it's glory before work tonight.

HASTA!!!!!!

The Good and the Bad and the Ugly

First, the good....

Keith Urban will be here live 9/9/09 with special guest Little Big Town. This could not get any better. Keith puts on the best show of any genre. He is an amazing performer and you get your money's worth and more. I can't wait for the new CD out March 31st. The cover art is weird, but I'll give it a shot. It can't be any worse than Love, pain in my ass and the whole kit and kaboodle.

LBT are amazing as well. I think of them as the country version on Fleetwood Mac. Their harmonies are stellar. I've seen them live at CMA Music Fest as well as opening for Carrie Underwood last year. They don't disappoint.

Needless to say I joined LBT's fan club in hopes of pulling great seats. We all know that KU's fan club is run by idiots, and sadly Keith is their king.

Next...

I bought more tickets to Kenny Chesney. I don't know if this qualifies as good since I now have 2 extras at $140/each. I really want good seats since Linda is coming to town from Ohio. I think they will be good, except for the fact that KC is literally 4 feet tall...in boots.

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I have faith that I will sell them. Everyone pray with me.

The Bad...

I've been sick for a week now. I finally broke down and went to the doctor today. I managed to come away with bilateral ear infections, a sinus infection and Asthma induced broncitis. Hopefully the $60 worth of meds I brought home will help. I've missed work all week and really need to get back ASAP. I'm sure those new mom's won't mind me hacking all over their newborns.

The Ugly...

Jason Mesnick is a complete tool! As we all know he was "The Bachelor" and I really loved him from last season. He managed to fall in love with Melissa (my fav) and then dumped her on national TV. In the much deserved words of Melissa, "You're such a Bastard."

Octomom- This chick needs some psychiatric help. What a complete idiot! 14 freaking kids and no job, home or money. Who was the ass wipe that assisted her with all this in vitro? They both should be locked up for sure! I'm so over seeing this bat sheet crazy chick on TV. I seriously can't stand her Angelina wanna butt!

Against my better judgement

I bought tickets for the boys to go see WWE Raw. What a sucka I am! Don't worry. Now I can hold them over their heads for better behavior! Wouldn't any mom do that?

Were you there?

Yes I was!

Music Update

Lots of great music has come out recently so here's a couple you should check out...

DIERKS BENTLEY- FEEL THAT FIRE

JAKE OWEN- EASY DOES IT

KEITH URBAN- DEFYING GRAVITY-RELEASE DATE MARCH 31ST

TRACK LISTING

1. Kiss A Girl

2. If Ever I Could Love

3. Sweet Thing

4. Til Summer Comes Around

5. My Heart Is Open

6. Hit The Ground Runnin'

7. Only You Can Love Me This Way

8. Standing Right In Front Of You

9. Why's It Feel So Long

10. I'm In

11. Thank You

I'm off to Target to buy my copy of Jake's new CD right now.

I escaped!

I totally ditched the twins to day. They were on my last nerve! I warned them not to call me unless they were on fire or missing a limb. I wasn't kidding either.

I met the mafia for lunch and a movie at the Gateway. I rarely go downtown so it's always an adventure. Anyone that knows me can tell you that I get lost no matter where I go. I managed to remember where the entrance for the parking garage was and didn't have to circle the block twice.

We had lunch at Jason's Deli and then went to see "Confessions of a Shopaholic". Isla Fisher is adorable! I was meant to be and Aussie, I love all of them (well, not really all of them.) Although I really can't relate to a shopaholic, I can relate to a girl in debt and falling for a cute boy. It was a total chick flick and we all loved it.

Afterwards we headed to Bath and Body works. We all stocked up on our soaps and lotions. I decided to try Wild Honeysuckle. It smells divine.

Then it was back to reality.