Hot Dog

Matt and Mary Rodgers, this one goes out to you.

The Bublites (Buble'-ites)

So what can I say about the Buble' concert.............. it was FABULOUS! We had so much fun I don't even think I can put it into words. We took pictures with his poster in the foyer of the concert hall and then we took our seats, just waiting.


His opening act was a lady named Jann Arden. She had a popular song in the 90's called Insensitive. I thought she was pretty amazing, but Amara didn't like her at all. She was a little loud because she hit high notes. She sang about 30 minutes or so, then we had another 25 minute wait. We ran to the potty, got a drink and prepared ourselves for the next few hours. Then it was time.



The lights dimmed and the music started. OOOOOOOOOOOH GOODNESS! And then he stared to sing. We all went crazy. There was hooping, holloring, screaming, maybe even a tear. It was an amazing show. He is really funny and talks to the audience alot. He sang all of our favorite songs, the worst part is that it didn't last long enough. It felt like he only sang for 20 minutes when in reality it was over 2 hrs.





Here are the post concert pictures, can you see it? The Buble glow. We had the greatest time, the only bummer part is that Eric and Dan didn't get to come with us! But they will next time! That's right you heard me, there will be a next time and we will be there!

First Backpacking Trip

It was amazing. 2.2 miles to beautiful Barclay Lake. Amara did amazing. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves...

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Uh wha?

Do your momma proud honey!!!

Count Down to Buble'

37 hours........... only 37 hours until Amara and I are downtown Seattle seeing Mr. Michael Buble'!

We purchased the tickets a few months ago and it felt as if the day would never come. But here we are only a day way and I am so excited I can barely stand it! Amara is funny, she is not so sure what to expect. She is gonna have a ball. We'll post tomorrow with pictures.

1 Month

Alright so here's the situation, I have not lost 1 pound since my 6 week postpartum appointment after having Finn. For you who don't know Finn just turned 1.  What the H? This has never happened to me before. With the other two kids I was down to my pre-pregnancy weight within 6- months. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, I don't know.

So I've decided it's time to make a change. I really suck at this though so I'm not real sure how it's gonna go. Come September 1st I am going to start trying to lose weight and exercise.  I am going to do it for exactly 1 month and see what I accomplish. If I am successful with less calories and more exercise I'll do it for another month, if not TrimSpa here I come. I just want to feel good about myself, get in better shape, and not throw up in my mouth when I see myself naked.

So say a little prayer for me and maybe I'll post some pictures when I'm looking hot.

Tagalicious

I just read our friends the Gunnell's blog and we have been tagged to share a few things. I don't normally do these but what heck.

4 Things you might not know about me:

(This is a tough one for me because I pretty much just let it all hang out, so to speak)

1.  I make snap judgments about a people I meet and they prove correct 95% of the time.

2.  I took a tap dancing class in college

3.  I am relentlessly persistent and a procrastinator (you figure it out)

4.  I'm very strategic.  I min/max everything: determine the worst possible(minimum)/best possible(maximum) outcome.  It helps me figure out the most likely realistic outcome.  My friend Dan calls this risk/reward.  Whatever it's called, I do it all the time.

4 Things I value the most:

1. Family

2. Close friendship

3. Loyalty

4. People who are there when you need them

4 jobs I've had:

1. Shearing sheep

2. Subway sandwich artist

3. Shari's host and waiter

4. Chemistry tutor  (at community college)

Some websites I check regularly:

1. Every news site you can think of

2. Then I check them again

3. PVP

4. Many different cartoons/cartoonists

5. You Tube

6. Craigslist

Nicknames:

1. Twitch

2. Meathead (two uncles in Oklahoma)

3. Dev, Devy, Big D, E-Dev, Dev-Dogg, Heavy D, Dev-ilweed

4. BadAngryBarney (I use that one for online games)

Places I've lived:

1. Pennsylvania

2. Waldorf, Maryland

3. Owasso, Oklahoma

4. Dallas, Oregon

5. Corvallis, Oregon

6. Bothell/Kenmore, Washington

Important life lessons:

1.  If you need or want some thing ask for it.  No one owes you anything.

2.  If you need something done, do it.

3.  Swallow your pride, it will slowly drag you face down along the rough gravel road to your destruction.

4.  Failure is just another path to success if you learn from it.

5.  Don't wait to be happy.

6.  And do not take Cayenne capsules for stomach problems (thanks Brandi!)

Remembering Walt

My step-grandfather Walt past away this last week. He'd been sick for awhile so it was expected but it's always sad to lose someone. They had his funeral today which we were not able to attend, but my thoughts have been there with my family today.

Walt married my grandma after my grandpa passed away 10-11 years ago. He was a good man who loved my grandma and all of her family, which is not a small task. He was always happy and fun to be around. He was the only great-grandpa my kids new on that side of the family and he was always very loving to them. He was able to give my grandma companionship, travel, and love. For that I am very grateful. He will be missed!

Sweet Lovin'

I love me some video games. Come on guys, who likes the video games?

Clay Aiken is a SUPER "Special" STAR!!!

Muuwhoowhaahahaha! Heheheheeeeee!! Haaaaaa HAaaa!!

Our Day at the Beach

We had some beautiful days last week, and so my friend and I decided to venture out with our kids to a local beach. We had a blast! There are some days it really pays to be a stay at home mom.

As soon as we got there we suncreened the kids and they were gone, right to the water. Amara and her friend Jon decided to dig in the sand and see what they could find. They had great success. They found some kind of shrimp and some clams. You would have thought the discovered a new land they were so excited! Sully just wanted to be in the water. Water brings such joy to Sully. He kept go out further and further which made me crazy but he always made his way back in safely. Finn was not so sure at first. He really enjoyed the water, I just sat him down and let the waves come to him and he really loved that til he got cold. The sand was interesting for all of them. Finn ate a little, and Amara and Sully could not figure out how to get it off there hands so they could eat snacks.
It truly was one of the funnest beach experiences that I've ever had!