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.

Dixie

We have had our little dixie for about 3 months. We got her at the pound, and now I know why.. Dixie is a mixed terrier that runs like an antelope.
When bringing her home from the pound, I was so excited. She was in the back of the car while driving home. I was playing Daughtry's "Im going Home" (it was a magical moment). When we got home, I grabbed her out of our car and noticed that she chewed on her medical record paper that the pound gave us. (now that is an important document to show to groomers etc.)
After a few days, she was the "perfect dog".. no accidents.. nothing. Until She started chewing on my Pride and Prejudice and Zombie book. ya not cute. She has left several rolls of toilet paper shredded, and has managed to eat a big mac and a chicken sandwhich (with fries) all in the same day. I know you are asking yourself, How can she do that.. I was wondering the same thing. I caught her jumping on our counter. Oh and can she jump.
Eric and I have different view points of Dixie...
Here is an example of what Eric will say about dixie..
1. There is so much love in this little body
2. Dixie fell from heaven
3. The tapeworm was just a distraction so we would think she wasn't from heaven.
4. Don't give Dixie any more benadryl!!
5. How do you spell perfect? D-I-X-I-E
6. The noodle is moving! ( referring to when she threw up a tapeworm)

Here is what I say about Dixie..
1. KSL classifieds is a great place
2. Eric.... I gave Dixie benadryl for her backward sneezes, she seems a bit tired
3. Dixie loves Benadryl
4. What have you done Dixie? (Like Jo the trainer says I should do
5. Dixie, that tapeworm is messed up
6. Craigs List is a mouse click a way
7. Dixie, stop playing with coopers toys. ( Cooper, my moms whimpy dog) Oh and last night Dixie took cooper's toy (its a dog that looks exactly like cooper) and was biting and shaking it. That can't be healthy.
8. Dixie, Toilet paper is expensive, we are in a recession.

Honestly I love our little Dixie. She tries so hard to be good. All I have to say is "Good Puppy"...

Marilyn Monroe VS Audrey Hepburn

Have you noticed ALOT lately that these two actresses are on t-shirts, posters, margarita classes (at your local ross stores, not that I would know).

Now I do have some theory of these two actresses. I do like both of them, but if you like one more than the other, than there is a trend. Here's my theory.

If you like Marilyn Monroe (if your a women)- You tend be a partier. A little bit skimpy. Some actresses that idol her, are Paris Hilton, and Lindsay Lohan. Need I say more?

If you like Audrey Hepburn (which I do)- You might be more sophisticated, love old movies, tend to have a good sense of style. These actresses are Katie Holmes, and Angelina Jolie.

Now that you have seen my theory, I think its stupid. Why is there so many pictures of them around. I would not put Audrey or Marilyn on my walls. Am I crazy? They have passed on, and its kind of creepy. It's like getting a Michael Jackson poster, its just not right.

I guess I just want to share with you the frustration of seeing these people in every department store I go into.. Okay well the cheap ones.. but still, can I go into a store and not have to see these ladies on a purse, pens, and t-shirts. Once again this is totally my opinion. I know my blog is somewhat pointless, but It is an outlet for me to get out my frustrations. And I believe one day this fad will go out. Then it will just be Obama purses, pens, bobbleheads, and shotglasses. So until then, I guess this fad is not so bad afterall.

People read my blog?

I just found out that I have some people that actually read this blog.. I thought it was just my mom. Then I just found out that it was my cousin (favorite cousin now), and my young women leader. So in a way, I do have a good blog.

A lot of things have happened since our last entry. We moved and we have a crazy dog named Dixie.

I do want to apologize to 3 of my readers for not blogging more. Its hard when you blog and then call up your mom to have her read your blog.

I do have thoughts, and stories so I will have to share, Thanks for all the support to keep this blog going.. Goal: 1 more follower, and I will be so happy... Dad? Brooks? anyone?