Fun Fun

What an eventful weekend. Eric and I had so much fun at the dog party. It was fun to see Joe again, and to see some new and old dog friends. Dixie had a blast, she maybe had a little too much fun. Eric and I took Dix to the dog park today and she was not her normal "prancing" self. I think she is still tired from yesterday, which is great... I am not complaining.

As we left the party, we went over to the "flood" that runs off Bruno's into the storm drain. Dixie was wading her feet, and drank as much as she could. When we were waiting for her to get hydrated, Eric saw these two dead baby birds in the flood. In the back of my mind, I couldn't help but think Jacque was behind this... Eric thought it was so sad, and I was kinda freaked out. Because dixie's paws were just in that water... That just can't be good. Eric looked at me and said, "are they dead?" I told my worried husband, that the baby birds were in fact dead. He then got a sad face on, and told dixie, "Dixie they're not dead, they are just sleeping." It was kind of traumatic way to end a fun party, but we will live.


After the party, we went home, and just took it easy. Eric and I have been looking into love sacs, we thought it would be nice to get one, that we can put in the other room, and bring it out when we have guests. So we got looking on KSL.com, and saw the perfect one. So me and Eric, being the two impulsive people we are... went to Mapleton, Utah to get our new lovesac. The people that sold us the love sac could not believe we didn't bring a truck, to haul the stupid thing, but we worked it out. We were a hazard but we made it home. You live and ya learn. Needless to say, Dixie thinks its just a big dog bed, I know shes thinking " Bout time I get an upgrade!"

Badminton and Dry Paws

Happy fourth of July weekend extravaganza... Today was awesome! We went over to my parents house w/ the fam, for lunch, and to play in the pool. It was great, and Lese was in a wonderful mood. We got in the pool, and decided to play a game of badminton, which is not the best idea. It was guys against girls, and we ALSO got lese. We weren't very good, especially with me not having my glasses on, melinda treading water, and my mom not being able to figure out how to make contact with the birdie. Badminton started off with a bang, when brooks decided to flip the "birdie" when my mom asked where the "birdie" was... We all had great attitudes. I was blind as a bat, and nobody really believed me. I had a hard time making contact w/ the ball, but I did better when we got a bright orange birdie. After getting frustrated w/ my team complaining that I was on their team, I decided to put my glasses on, and that's when the game began. I was amazing...

When we got home, we noticed part of Dixie's paw (the padded part) was coming off. We were thinking that maybe they were a little dry or maybe she got a blister when she has been hiking. Eric was really concerned and worried for Dixie. Dixie seemed just fine, but Eric managed to Google, "dry paw remedies for dogs." That's when we went to Target to get some neosporin and a baby sock. When I walked in I went straight for the dollar aisle, because they sometimes have baby clothes... that's when I found some toddler socks that were "Hello Kitty" on them. It seemed even more hilarious to get them. Dixie got the "spa treatment" as Eric rubbed ointment on them, and put a sock over it. Needless to say, Dixie is totally lovin' the attention, and hopefully "heels" her feet. I did feel her pain since the Morris' tend to have "dry heels." Have a great fourth everyone!

Life's a beach....

I am sorry I have not written in my blog for a while. It has been super busy lately. To fill you in on everything. Eric and I went to Newport Beach, with his fam. It was awesome… They had the best thing at the beach. All the deli’s and snack stands had “Frozen Banana’s”. Yup, they would dip them in chocolate and put sprinkles or nuts on it. It was the most beautiful thing I have tasted.

The second day, Eric and I went out to the beach to lay out, and read. I have to admit Eric and I have had bad luck on beaches… When we got out there, we noticed a crowd of people circling the waters. It felt like that Seinfeld episode, where George says he is a marine biologist. Eric and I look closer and there is a dead seal washed up on shore. It was awful, the worst part about it, is that it had no head, and no tail. It happen to get washed up about 15 feet in front of us. That was kind of a downer…

Aside from the dead seal incident, we manage to get our spirits up to go to Disneyland. When Eric and I walked into to Disneyland, we looked up at the castle, and turned to each other and said, “That’s it?” When you’re younger, Disneyland seems a little bigger. But hey, it was so much fun. First thing we did, is go on Space Mountain. I was so excited to go on Space Mountain, UNTIL I was actually ON Space Mountain. I thought in my head, “why in the H E double hockey stick, and want to go on that ride, for fun?) I finally understood why my mom hated that ride. After Space Mountain, Eric turned to me and said that we might need to get some Dramamine… which we did.

It was a fun trip! But I am really glad to be home. I love my bed, and my pillow, and my own bathroom. I am sounding more and more like my mom.

Bumper Sticker

I just wanted to share w/ you all a bumper sticker I saw... I was driving home, and saw this van that had all these liberal stickers on it. I rolled my eyes, until I saw this one sticker that made me laugh so hard, it read: "Peace on earth begins at birth, use a midwife!" After that bumper sticker, I really couldn't take that car seriously...

Anyway have a good one!

Who am I?

Hey everyone! Sorry I have been busy, or maybe I was turning into "two crazy ladies". Anyway, either way, I was totally slacking on the blog. Ok, so a lot has happened since I last updated. I will try to fill everyone in...another time. I was thinking of what to write, and a funny story came to mind.

A few nights ago, Eric was getting ready for bed, and I was already laying on the bed. I crossed my arms on my chest, and closed my eyes (kind of like the way vampires do). As I did this, I yelled to Eric, "WHO am I?" Eric seemed puzzled as I continued to stay in that position. He thought for a moment, and said, " Dixie?" I said, "NO!" with kind of pursed lips. I was frustrated that he was not seeing what I had in mind. I tried the second time, and he said, "Are you my grandpa?" ( His grandpa recently passed, and he thought I looked like I was dead in coffin). I got a little frustrated, and told him " I am SLEEPING BEAUTY!!! And I also would have accepted SNOW WHITE!" Eric laughed and said, "Well, you look more like my grandpa". It was a funny story, but not at the time.

I am so happy that the earth is back in its axis, and that the crazy ladies are writing again. I look so forward to blogs.

It is Eric's bday today, and he is officially 24 years old. He is officially older than me, by 1 month. He is watching the discovery channel right now, so im guessing that it was a good bday. He loves his discovery and history channels.

Well everyone have a great day, and im going to get some sleep.. like eric's grandpa

No talk about it!!!

Today was a great day until Eric and I decided to go take Dixie on a walk. I hate to say this, but I think Eric saw a different side of me. We went to crestwood park by our house, and took dixie.

I love going and walking in the park, its the best. Eric, Dix and I starting our walk, when all of a sudden I noticed a stink bug. I hate stink bugs, actually I hate every beetle! But I noticed that one was walking across the trail, I was just grateful Dixie didn't eat it ( she has a tendency to eat random things). Eric and I walked about two more feet, and there was another stink bug!

I looked around, and I kid you not, that There was stink bugs every two feet on the trail. I suddenly felt like I was in an Indiana Jones Movie, and didn't know what the heck to do. The thing was, is that ERIC was not too concerned. I have never seen so many big stinkbugs in bulk! Eric told me that they probably just hatched, and thats why we hadn't seen them on Saturday, when we went last. I was scared that a stink bug was going to land on my head, because maybe they hatch in the tree's. Trust me, my mind was going out of control. after seeing more and more, I kind of flipped out. I started walking really fast, and jumping a lot too.

The funny part about it, is that Dixie is always ahead of us to show us the way on the trail... So all of the stink bugs that we passed, were already had their bums in the air for defense. Dixie was probably so confused... All I have to say is that Im happy I am alive to tell the story.

A walk in the park....

Today has been quite a day! I got home from work today, and saw that maybe we got our tax return from the IRS. I opened up the letter, and basically it said, that we forgot to sign our tax returns, how clueless is that? We were so good about getting it out early, it was lame, but at the same time was totally hilarious.

Also today, Eric and I (and Dixie) went on a walk. We always go to crestwood park by our house, and Dixie is off leash. Now, Dixie loves this park. There is a whole field of birds that she just goes crazy for. As me and Eric were walking, we saw 6 (yes 6) baby foxes. It was crazy, and the mom was near by. Eric and I just watched them for a while. In that same area, while we were standing, there is a fence w/ some horses. Dixie, being a highly over confident dog, went up to the fence and was trying to get the horse to play. I was a little worried that Dixie would get kicked by the horse...(Dixie can be a little over bearing at times). I think Dixie was confused that the horse didn't want to play w/ her.

It was a fun and exciting walk. I do have to say Dixie is pretty worn out...Good puppy. I also want to say that Two crazy ladies needs to be updated. Come on guys, lets get on top of it :)

I have grown...

Hey everyone, well my mom and jensen's. Hey so last friday I had the opportunity to go on a "field trip" at work. We were given a chance to go to visit a lab, because it was lab week. So I went with four other girls in client services, and we got to go to the Huntsman, where there is an ARUP "surgical pathology gross lab"in the hospital. We went into the room, and I think Marne' would have died w/ the smell walking in. I walked in and saw some guy in a lab coat, rinsing what looked like a piece of steak. I had faith that I wouldn't faint.

I think watching Fringe, and see all the body parts on that TV show, has prepared me for this moment. There was a lady that took us around, and she explained that they get all the specimens from surgery. She reached into a bucket, and pulled out a uterus, that had HUGE tumor/cysts on it. It was crazy, surprisingly I did not pass out. Then she pulled out a heart that was 3 times bigger than it should (kind of like the grinch, Eric told me), and it was crazy. She showed us some intenstines, and then she said that she had something crazy in the "fridge". Ya, she pulled out this white garbage bag, with blood all inside... (keep this in mind, I passed out when a nurse drew blood from me).. she then said that this was a foot (basically from the knee down) that had gangrene. She told us that this was probably an elderly person that had a leg amputated and didn't notice it had gangrene, and that his toes were dead. She said anyone feeling "hot" should sit on the floor of the lab. I told her that I was okay( because I did not want to sit down on THAT floor). Anyway, turns out I was okay, did NOT faint. As one of the ladies in the lab walked by us, and she said, "Oh, that is what is stinkin up the fridge... That is a RIPE foot!" What a different world! When I got back from the lab, I sat down at my desk, and I was never so happy to answer phones.

BUt I was so proud of myself! I figured that if I can see that leg, that I can handle anything in life. The sad part about seeing the foot, I thought to myself, "gosh this would be a good blog post"...

brooks

Eric and I went to park city last night. As we were driving down from Parley's canyon, I could help but think of a story that Brooks told me growing up. I remember back in the days, Brooks was really mean to me.

I know many of the stories of him spitting on me from the balcony, while my parents let him tend, are hard to believe. BUT they happened! Well as we were driving down the canyon, I happened to look at those metal pipes on the mountain that go down the whole canyon. Well, while driving in the car, brooks told me that those water pipes actually are waterslides. And, that you can go down them, but if you get stuck, then you die. I know, this story sounds a little far fetched, but i believed him, and Brooks has a way of making you believe his stories. Well, I remember being terrified of those water pipes forever.

Anyway, I am just updating my blog, because I haven't written in forever. Hope all is well. And Brooks- I will get you back for all those mean stuff u did to me. I dont forget!

Petco Adventures...

Hey everyone! I am in the best mood, because Eric and I got a Kennel for Dixie. Dixie has a little bit of 'separation anxiety' when we leave. So, we decided to get a kennel to help ease the tension. Dixie and I went to Petco yesterday. I brought her with me, so I can show the workers how tall she is. Dix was a little too excited in Petco. I have learned my lesson to never bring dixie to an environment with dogs and 'smells'. I had a shopping cart in one hand, and dixie's leash in the other. Lets just say, Dixie was kind of a problem. I had to go all in the back, where there was a class training going on. She was a little disruptive for the new dogs.

After that, we went in the food aisle. I looking and comparing different food prices, when I noticed dixie was going Number 2! I was so embarrassed, but the worst part is I said, "dixie no!" and tried pulling her away from her squat, but she just kept going. So there was me cleaning up a little line of number 2 at petco. I was cleaning it up, and then it hit me, those floors probably need to be sanitized (and quick).

The kennel was the best idea ever, especially after Dixie's episode in Petco. She actually likes it! Anyway, I Hope everyone is having a good day! See ya!

My own fun day

Tonight, I decided to have a little fun shopping trip by myself. It was my own, "lindsay fun day"... I decided to go to Kohl's, and then go to Ross. I went to Kohl's and it was okay, but I didn't find any good deals.

So I went to Ross. Now, I do not need to say what Ross I actually went to, because all Ross's are the same! For instance, You always walk in and there is the "Lost Prevention" vested guy, by the shopping carts with a fake walkie talkie and ear piece. There is a lot of spanish going on in the store, to the point, when they make an announcement on the speaker, they always happen to say it in spanish. One time, Eric and I went in Ross and they happened to be playing "Hey Jude" in spanish rendition... Now, I do not complain, because for the prices, I can handle a little diversity.

Also, whenever you walk into the dressing room, there is ALWAYS 2 friends giggling about outfits, and there is always a baby crying at the top of their lungs.

I had a lot of fun tonight. I also went to Target, where I made my big purchase of body wash, and icing decorating kit. Altogether, It was a great night. Oh, I also went to TJ Max, and got a dog collar for Dix, for 3 bucks. It looks more like her. Anyways happy Easter!

drama...

I feel like I need to tell you of my latest drama, because I think Eric is sick of hearing about it. Today, I got to work, and noticed the worst pain in my left arm. It hurt so bad, that I could barely type. Now when I searched "Left" and "arm pain" it came with up with many ideas... I noticed that it could be... a heart attack, gangrene, or carpal tunnel syndrome... OF course! It all makes sense now, its probably carpal tunnel syndrome. After coming to that conclusion, I was excited to tell Eric that may be the cause, and how I didn't automatically go to the worse case scenario (Heart attack or gangrene).

I told him that I believe I have carpal tunnel syndrome, and he just started laughing. He said, there is no way I could have that, cause it takes repetitive motion for a long time, like "decades". Now, I knew this, because I of course researched it on wikipedia.com. But I told him, that I probably got it faster because I type all day, and I reach over to the "shift bar" alot. He then rolled his eyes, and begged me not to tell anyone but him.

In case you are wondering, my arm still is tender. I have taken some IB prophen, so hopefully I can go back to my normal life. Poor Eric....

The Post Office

Eric and I went yesterday to the post office to drop off our taxes. I have not been to the post office in a while. I walked into the post office, and stood in line, I couldn't help but notice that all post offices are the same. There are always 5 stations, but only 1 person working, and 2 if you are lucky. As I was waiting, I couldn't help but think, "And these people will run our health care." After standing in line forever, we finally got helped.

We happened to get the lady whose uniform is skin tight (I'm sure they wouldn't be flattering on anyone), and with a ponytail down her whole back , and I couldnt help but wonder when the last time she actually got a "trim". We got the normal questions, asking what type of postage, things like that. But I had no idea, all the extra add on questions they ask. I felt like they were trying to sell me an Old Navy Credit Card...she asked if we needed extra stamps, insurance, and if we needed a receipt to show that we sent in our taxes, and to guarantee it will be sent. Eric, said that he would. The worker than informed him it would be an extra $2.80 (PER ENVELOPE)! Eric turned to me, saying, "Shouldn't it be guaranteed anyway?" I then said, "No we should be okay" (IN a morris pursed lips way).

As we left the post office we did notice that she charged us anyway for the confirmation receipt. I told Eric, "It was so not worth going back and getting that cleared up." As I sit here tonight, I cant help but think, What is this world coming to?

Orange Crisis

I think I have a problem... I am addicted to oranges. December time is when i started to get hooked. I have cleaned out all the good ones at Fresh Market. (sorry whit, I know you shop there..) It has gotten to be a problem. I eat to about 4 each day, and sometimes average 6 a day.

Yesterday, I had heartburn really hard, and I couldn't figure out why, then it hit me... THE ORANGES. I had to google, "Oranges" and "heartburn" in the search engine, and apparently a lot of people feel my pain...Literally. I dont think many people understand, how good those "Chilean Oranges" are! They are so sweet, and so easy to peel.

Dr. Teynor once told me the definition of normal..., that its not normal, when it gets in the way of living... Well it has gotten in the way, for sure. I have had really bad heartburn for days, and tums aren't working!

i know i need to change my diet, I just need to cut back on the oranges. Today was an all time low though... I had my third orange while on break at work, and I noticed a fruit fly that wouldn't leave me alone, after I ate it. That's when I knew, I need to stop. Stupid fruit fly...

I had to do this comic just for Marne'... this is funny, because they only live for a day... LOVE IT

More Dixie

There is a few times where I walk in the room, and Eric is talking to Dixie like a person. I hear their conversation, and when I "interrupt", I find it very awkward. The other day I walked into the kitchen when Eric was telling Dixie, " If you can talk, blink your eyes twice." In the same conversation, he added, " I know you can talk dixie, I promise I won't tell anyone." Eric claimed that Dixie blinked twice.

Eric and I always try to figure out what Dixie is doing in her room, while we are gone. We have come up with many ideas of what she is "doing", for example:
Play poker with the other neighborhood dogs, break dancing, yoga, hopscotch, working out to P90x, scrapbooking, etc.( We might have too much time on our hands, but if you have any suggestions, on what you think dixie is doing in her free time, let me know!)

Eric has informed me, that Dixie would be more productive if she had "thumbs". This would be the answer to dog problems, if dixie had thumbs. She could open the door knob and let herself outside. He thinks, that she would be more independent, if only Dixie could grow some thumbs. I am so sick of hearing about the "Thumb Theory!" Anyway, don't be suprised if one day, Dixie comes to visit with implant thumbs. Have a good one everybody!

A few things....

Just a few minutes ago, I woke up from a scary nightmare. The type that you have to hurry and turn on the light. Nightmares are so stupid, and I don't understand why we have to have them. Maybe it could be because I'm reading a book called, "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter." That is probably it.

Or maybe it is because I went to work today, and sometimes have to call "Parasitology and Fecal" for some technical questions again. I do have to call a lot of different labs to get answers for clients, which is just fine. I have found, that when I call over to the Fecal lab, the people that run it, are crazy. Let me put it this way, who would get their doctorate in fecal matters... Well I am just happy there is people out there, but let just say, that they are not the normal-ist of people.

I have had the weirdest calls while working for a lab. Sometimes patient calls about their results. ( we deal with more hospitals and doctors ), so when a patient calls, it is quite fun. The other day, a patient called wanting to know how long certain drugs stay in her system, so she can take a drug screen for work. I tried helping her out, I mean at least the drug dealer wants to work...it's hard to find a job these days.

Well, I know its been kind of random thoughts, but I must go back to reading my Vampire hunter book. See ya!

Wrong side of the bed...

I thought I would list some things that I really don't like... Milk, wet paper towels, a shoe chewed up by your dog, bills, laundry, dixie's evil twin, when people say "hubby", waiting for your food in the microwave, all these michael jackson tributes, scratched dvd's, bad dreams, my alarm clock, biggest loser's "branding" (taking time to do a commercial during the show), tailgaters, red lights, slow internet, coughing fits, water weight, spiders...etc

Feel free to add your own! I really am in a good mood, but thought about venting, anywho, Have a good one everybody!

No Wonderland for Alice

I am so glad that yesterday is over with, Let me explain... I came home from work and reading a book in bed. Eric was brushing his teeth, when he noticed water was dripping on him. Come to find out, that we have a leak in our ceiling from the old lady above us. It must be her toilet or something, she always has it running. Which I pretend is a waterfall before going to bed. It is really soothing to listen to it... After that, I have had tickets to Alice in wonderland, at the 10:00 pm show IMAX that I got online.

We went to go see the movie, and as we are walking into the theater our "assign" seats are taken up. We looked at our ticket, and I got the 11:55 pm movie! So we returned them, a long story short, we didn't see the movie at jordan commons. So we went to Union Heights (by our house). Eric gave me gift certificate for the movie that he got from his boss. As I was paying the cashier she said with a snubby voice, " These are for Jordan Commons, we are a Century theater." OH, I am sorry that my husband does not know the difference. I told the cashier that I wanted the 11:00 Show. As we are waiting to get our tickets ripped, the guy who was ripping the tickets said to Eric (as he is holding his mint icecream that he got at Jordan Commons), " You need to finish that outside."...

This is where I almost went crazy, Eric replied, " Oh i just got it at your other movie theater Jordan Commons." Oh I was so embarrassed, I even told him after out certificate fiasco that they were different "brands" of theaters. Oh I am so glad that Saturday is over with! As we got to the movie theater, We noticed that the time was at 10:00, and the lady gave me the wrong tickets, because it was 10:30... We had to go return them, they meant the movie time was at 11:00 am in the morning.. arg!
I have to go to the DMV tomorrow, so maybe Saturday won't be that bad!

Gone Fishin'

Sometimes I wonder where the heck Dixie came from. I wonder what kind of breed she is. My mom was telling me about a DNA test you can do on the internet, where they send you a test in the mail, and find out. Eric always says it would be a good idea, even though he is worried that she is 10% terrier with 90% human.

The other day, Eric and Dixie went on a walk. Now Dixie loves to go walk by the birds, and the ducks. She usually takes a big run for the pond, but forgets everytime that her leash will stop her. I think, she thinks that maybe her leash will just break somehow... but it doesn't. Well while she was on that walk, Eric said she ran to the pond as usual, but when Eric turned around, Dixie came back with a TROUT in her mouth. Yup, Dixie caught a fish! Eric said that the fish was already dead that came from creek. Dixie was walking around for a little bit, all proud, with a dead fish. Eric had to pry that fish from her mouth. Poor Dixie. Now we both know, how Dixie got a tapeworm... She eats everything! She is a good puppy, she Tries!

Does not Surprise me....

I think I am going crazy! Let me share a story with you all... Tonight I was watching the bachelor, final rose. Now what a stupid show, I know who he is going to pick, but yet I could not look away.

While I was watching the show, Eric decided to start up some laundry. I looked closer at what he was doing, and noticed the detergent he was putting in the washer was the same detergent that I was putting in the dishwasher. He then informed me that it was IN FACT laundry detergent. He then got the bag, that read, "TIDE". I have been putting in TIDE laundry detergent in our dish washer. It then made sense to Eric that was the reason the dishes had a "white film" on the glasses. He said he had no idea what that was, and he had to re-wash the dishes...

Now, I know that apparently I was mistaken... but we were using cascade that looked the exact same tablet that dissolves. I felt like I was going crazy... Tonight has been crazy, Lese beat the whole family in bowling... including Terr. She is quite good at bowling, but nothing really surprises me about Lese. Well everyone Have a good one!

speed skating

I am watching the speed skating right now as we speak. I get really frustrated at this sport, and I was told maybe that I voice my opinion to much. First, are Asians the only people that can skate? Is that one of the requirements for speed skating... Apparently there is really good ice in Korea. Anywho, my biggest complaint, is that they spend so much effort in pointing their skates when they are crossing the finish line. Wouldn't it be better if they didn't slow down and point their skate? I don't know, I think its weird...
Just another night at the Petersen home. Watching the Olympics, watching dixie drop her toy from the bed and grab it on the floor, then go back on the bed(for the millionth time), and just trying not to go crazy.

OCD and Tv Shows....

Eric was watching a TV show tonight. I was making dinner, and thought I would come over and watch with him. It happened to be commercials when I sat down, and Eric usually watches the food network station. As I was sitting down, the commercials ended, and the TV show continued. As it started, there was this scary music when the title of the show came on, it was called, "Monsters within us"... Yup, its about parasites. I started watching, it was such a scary show, but yet I could not look away. I do have to admit that it was on bed bugs and some rare killing parasite. I can handle any type of scary movie, I thrive on scary movies, but parasite tv shows, scare the H E double hockey sticks out of me! So as I have been contemplating, I have thought of a top ten list that OCD people probably shouldn't watch...


10. Monk
9. Real life Hoarder's
8. Clean Sweep
7. Obsessed ( A&E )
6. Monster's Inside Me
5. Dirty Jobs
4. Survivor
3. Man VS Wild
2. Dr. Oz investigates flesh eating bacteria episode on Oprah
1. Howie Mandel on Deal or no Deal

Well, that is a start. I thought it would be funny to share with our anxiety family! Have a good one

CRAZY

I am such a strong magnet to crazy people... Eric and I have had the weirdest experiences of weird people as of late. For instance, Eric was walking dixie when a middle aged man was walking his CAT on a leash. Eric has run into many crazy people in our apartment complex, including a girl that was walking her dog with just a bath robe on. He said it was really awkward.

BUT today was the worst! Eric and I was eating at our cafe at work, at ARUP. We were just eating and talking, when Eric nudged me, and said "Linds look at that guy!" I look over he is watching Lord of the Rings on a DVD player, with head phones, and IS eating his fries with CHOPSTICKS! Haha, what a weirdo! And he was dipping them in fry sauce with the chopsticks. Welcome to crazy town- thats what brooks always says.

If you have any crazy stories, Please share...My biggest fear is maybe I am the Weird One, and everyone else is normal... but I doubt it!

Observations...

I would like to share with you a story, that happened to me yesterday. I was in Dillards, going down the escalators. As I am coming down, another family is going up on the escalators across from me. I over hear the mom, telling the 5 year old, " You need to tie up your laces on your shoes, or you will get stuck." As I over heard this, I could help but think of the trauma that will cause the young child later in life.
I have a similar story to the young child. I remember going up the escalators in ZCMI and my mom would always tell me of the story about the girl that got her hair stuck in the escalator and died. Now my mom might not remember that story, but I sure do. I have noticed that on the "Morris" side we tend to be over-reactors. It seems to me, alot of stories get blown out of proportion. That story about the girl, probably was not even true... but being OCD makes me have a great imagination. So I wonder, if my mom was saying something to that effect, and I happen to imagine it all in my head. Even if the whole thing did not happen, I have always been really careful with my hair on the escalators.

Jeans...

The other day, I was looking for a pair of jeans. I hate trying on jeans, its a pain. And if they are a little tight you have to wiggle them off. The worst feeling is trying on pants, you pull them up and they only go to your knee... by this time, you are ready to cry. The worst is when you are trying on a certain size, and there is clothes left from the person that was before you, in your dressing room... You look at their outfits, and everything is cute, and a size 4. What person would be that size? Thats sick... I digress.
I have not had the best luck with Jeans. I believe the bad luck probably started when I was 13 years old, and wore Old Navy Husky Jeans. But that is another story for another day. I can probably count on one hand of my favorite jeans. I have the shortest legs. When I go to the Gap, the only jeans that fit me are the "Long and Lean, Ankle length"(No Joke).. I always grab my ankle length, long and lean jean, and they fit like a glove.
Now just looking at Jeans, you can't just find Jeans, they are so many categories of Jeans, for example:

Skinny, Long, Curvy, Bootcut, Slim, Stretch, Long, Tall, Short, Petite, Ankle, washed, distressed, straight, Mid rise, "Boyfriend", flared.. etc

That is just a start on how many different jeans out there. Good luck with the jean shopping!

There is One in Every Ward

I have been in 3 different wards, since I have been married. I have come to a conclusion... There is one in EVERY ward. Every ward that I have been in there is a person who:
-The Dave Hopper (But its hard to top him)
-The family who has 10 kids
-The person that is always late
-The cute old lady
-The guy that always wears a "U" tie, and matching socks after the Y loses
-The frazzled mom
-The mom trying to dress like a teenager
-The lady who always brings a pillow to sacrament for "medical reasons"
-The sleeping dad
-The deacon who you worry about, how he is going to handle high school
-The old german couple
-The deacon that wears skater shoes
-The girl that is 10 years old, that is a little bit chubby, that wears a velvet dress (even in the summer)
-The long prayer givers
-The person when they bear their testimony's you're nervous for them, they always say the craziest thing
-The commenter in Sunday School

Well that is some of the examples I had. It's a small list, but just know that you aren't the only one with weird church go'ers

What time is it?

I have always had a hard time with time. Let me explain... For some reason, I really never learned how to tell time. I think I missed that day in school (for Boyer that is not hard to believe). When I look at the clock I can read it, just fine. It is when people start saying, "a quarter after" or a "quarter to". I hate that! my brother had to sit down with me one day ( a few years ago) and teach me how to tell time (with a picture diagram). The problem is not the quarter after, or 15 after. The problem IS after you say a "quarter to", it does still not reveal what time IT actually is. I need to know the HOUR as well. My mom, once told me it was implied... Well if I knew the hour then I wouldn't be asking for the time!

Sorry to take out my frustrations in my blog. I think I am the only person on the planet that still can't tell time. For many of you, this is probably not the first time to hear about my issues with time...

I would like to share with you another day of school I probably missed. For some reason, I can't understand when people say "several", "few", or "couple". I remember, in 9th grade, english class, my teacher asked the class what several meant. I raised my hand, and said, "Doesn't it mean 7?" I was not trying to be 'cute', I honestly didn't learn that earlier. As many of you are thinking, the school system has failed us. No, I honestly think I either was sick that day, or playing with my pogs.

Well guys thanks for listening to my thoughts. Its a quarter after and I just wanted to share several thoughts with you!

Things that I've learned from my Mom

I find that I am turning more and more into my mom. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Eric does say that he can't tell the difference between us sometimes. My mom is a great person, and here are several things that I have learned.

1. Presentation is EVERYTHING. I remember being 7 years old, working on book reports, and having my mom say "presentation is everything." I have this bad feeling that I am going to say that for my kids. I had the best poster for my county report in 4th grade ( with my mom's "help")

2. Dogs are people. I have always grown up with a dog. As my mom gets older, the more the dogs are like people. My dad has always said that he wanted to come back in the next life, as my mom's dog. Nikki, our german shepard, was a normal dog. She didn't have special privileges or wear sweaters...Actually Nikki was not even able to go up the stairs. Brooks did say when he was younger that he "saw" Nikki upstairs in our duplex, brooks "sees" a lot of things, and I guess that is a subject for another day. Now, my mom's dog is Cooper. He is scared of his own shadow, and in my opinion, when I look into his little eyes, Im not sure if there is anything there.

3.She is not afraid to use a dictionary. There is a dictionary in each room of our house (along with vaseline). We aren't the best spellers, so we always need to double check.

4. Even if my mom was a billionaire, she would not pay for candy at a movie theater. She was so shocked the last time I bought a kit kat at the local theater.

5. Brighton's Cheers. I am happy to say that I know the class of 76' Cheers from memory ( and the dance moves).

6. Loves the royals, especially princess diana

7. Chocolate is the greatest thing

I chose seven things to list. Because my mom's favorite number is seven. Well I hope that I grow up to be more like my mom. She is the best.