Tagged Again

8 TV shows I like to watch:
1. The Office
2. Heroes
3. Iron Chef America
4. House Hunters
5. Brothers and Sisters
6. Sportscenter
7. General Hospital (guilty pleasure)
8. Friends reruns


8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Olive Garden
2. Texas Roadhouse
3. T.G.I.Fridays
4. Corona Village
5. Cracker Barrell
6. McAlisters Deli
7. Linda's Kitchen (AKA my Mom's)
8. Becky's Kitchen (AKA My Mom-in-laws)


8 Things that happened yesterday: (Oh geez, this is asking a lot!)
1.Slept in with my husband, loved it
2. Spent too much time on the computer
3. DIDN'T waste my time/money to watch the Cowboys play
4. Cleaned the apartment
5. Took Steven lunch after being stuck behind a family of 10 at Subway so he could eat while he studied ALL DAY
6. Prepared Nursery lesson
7. Went to General Relief Society Broadcast, loved it too :)
8. Grabbed a few groceries on my way home


8 Things I'm looking forward to:
1. Getting my dental hygiene license, if that ever happens
2. Getting a job and using my expensive education
3. Going home for Ross's baptism in two weeks
4. The Holidays, love them
5. Motivation to lose 5 lbs to find me....soon please....
6. Steven's graduation
7. Moving to Powell
8. Starting a family....eventually

8 People I tag:
1. Amy
2. Andrea
3. Kara
4. Karissa
5. Lindi
6. Shannon
7. Susan
8. Whoever else wants to do this :)

I Got Tagged

The rules of the game. Go to your pictures folder and take the fourth picture from the fourth file and post it. That's it.

This picture was taken after my Grandpa Hitz's funeral a year and a half ago. Our family has changed quite a bit since then! For example, my sister is no longer with her husband, her kids are HUGE now, and my dad no longer has a porn mustache :) I tag Kristy, Kara Beth, Dani, and Lisa. Hope everyone is having a great weekend!

Heroes and Blues

One night this summer, Steven and I were trying to think of something to do. We ended up going to Hastings to look for something to rent, but couldn't really see anything worth getting. We had heard that Heroes was a good show, so we decided to rent the first disc of season one. Needless to say, we became addicted and ended up buying to first two seasons. We hurried through them so that we would be all caught up for the start of the new season last night. It was awesome!! I tend to get frustrated while watching it though, cuz I always have so many new questions and NO answers! You never know who the bad guys are or what's gonna happen next, but that is why I love it so much, it keeps my attention. Anyway, if you haven't watched this show, I highly recommend it!

So I finally finished up my Wyoming licensure application and took the state exam last Monday. After I finished my exam, the Board secretary told me that the board needed to approve my application and that most likely I'd have my license number by the end of the week. So here we are, over a week later, and I haven't heard a thing. I'm pretty frustrated with the whole process, I hate having to wait on other people. I have a couple possible job offers, but we're just waiting on my license. Those dentists aren't gonna wait forever! And I'm sooooo ready to work and use the skills I've learned. Lately I've just gotten to the point where I drive myself crazy every day trying to find something to entertain myself. Don't get me wrong, I love being a wife and doing the make dinner, do laundry, clean the house thing. I'm just not at a point in my life where I'm satisfied with that being my day to day routine. I'm ready to feel like I went to school for 5 years for a reason. In all reality, I should have just gotten a job right after we got married, but we didn't know what was going to happen throughout the summer, and hind-sight is twenty twenty I guess. I hope nobody thinks I'm just Ms. Negativity all the time now, I just needed to vent. I really am very blessed and have no reason to complain at all, it's just one of those days. But tomorrow is a new day and it will be better! As long as I get a call about my license going through :)

FYI

Steven finally looked at the blog last night for the first time since "we" started it. He got a little annoyed with me about the whole Xbox post, and said "Thanks for making it look like all I do is play stupid video games". Sooooo let me just clarify for everyone, he does not sit on the couch and play Xbox all night long. (Although I do think he plays more than he realizes) He really is very busy with work and school. He doesn't neglect me, we do spend a lot of time doing fun things together. So now everyone knows, I was simply making fun of how into it he was that particular night! Love you babe :)

Wyoming Barbies

One of my hygiene girls sent me this email today, and it made me giggle so I thought I'd share it. Those of you from Wyoming might find it pretty funny :)

Jackson Barbie:This modern day homemaker Barbie is available with a Mercedes 4WD SUV, a Prada handbag and matching Nike Yoga ensemble. She has a masters degree and double-majored, but has the luxury of being a stay-at-home mom with Ken's generous salary. Comes with Percocet prescription and Botox. Starbucks mug and traffic-jamming Blackberry internet/cell phone device sold separately. Husband Ken is into fishing, golfing, baseball and is often "working late." Available at all Seattle-area Starbucks retailers.

Teton Village Barbie: This princess Barbie is only sold at Nordstrom. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade handbags, your choice of a BMW convertible or Hummer H2 and a long-haired foreign lapdog named "Honey." Also available is her Cookie cutter development dream house. Available with or without tummy tuck, facelift, and breast augmentation. Workaholic, cheating husband, Ken, comes with a Porsche.

Rock Springs Barbie: This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, switchblade, '78 El Camino with dark tinted windows, and a meth lab kit. This model is available only after dark and can only be purchased with cash--preferably small bills, unless you're a cop, then we don't know what you're talking about. Boyfriend Ken is in rehab. Available at many pawn shops.

Rawlins Barbie: This tobacco chewing, brassy-haired Barbie comes with a pair of high heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased Beer Gut Ken out of Cheyenne Barbie's trailer. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, strawberry lip gloss and a see-through halter top. Purchase her Mustang convertible separately and get a confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely free. Boyfriend Ken is in the State Prison. Available at Army/Navy Surplus.

Cheyenne Barbie: This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans 2 sizes too small, steel-toes cowboy boots , a Willie Nelson T-shirt and a Tweety Bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has fake fingernails, a six pack of Budweiser, and a Hank Williams, Jr. CD set. She can spit over a distance of 6 feet and kick PRCA cowboy Ken's ass when she is drunk. Also available is the gold-toned cubic zirconium ring Ken gave her after another one of his "episodes" with his boss's daughter. Comes with Barbie's Dream Double Wide Trailer. Available at Wal-Mart.

Gillette Barbie: Pregnant at purchase, this Barbie cones with a stroller and bus pass. Also included is a G.E.D. and a completely filled out food stamps form. Construction worker Ken and his '82 Caddy are optional. Available at Value Villa.

Laramie Barbie: This Barbie is made out of recycled plastic and tofu. She has long straight brown hair, archless feet, hairy armpits, no make-up, and Birkenstocks with white socks. She does not want or need a Ken doll. If you purchase the optional Subaru Wagon, you will receive a free rainbow flag sticker. Available at REI.

Lander Barbie: This versatile doll can be easily converted from Barbie to Ken by simply adding or removing snap on parts. Walks to work. Likes to "experiment," but will never commit. This model is being phased out and is only available from the manufacture.

Cody Barbie: This Barbie is a transplant from California and moved into the area to "get away from the big city." She comes with a 10 acre "ranch" on the South Fork and a 1-ton crew cab diesel truck that she drives the kids to school in. She moved here to live in the beautiful and low populated west, but now doesn't want anyone else to move here because they will ruin the area. Retired lawyer Ken comes with his own cowboy outfit so he can act like he is a local and "fit in." This model is sold at any main street art gallery in Cody, and there are several to choose from.

Green River Barbie: Comes in 2 choices, 1) See Rock Springs Barbie, 2)Comes with Ken and 10 children, minivan and Sunday best clothing. Optional LDS church and missionaries are sold separately. Available at any Deseret Bookstore. A free copy of the Book Of Mormon is also included with Choice 2.

Pinedale Barbie: Comes with oily coveralls, muddy work truck, can of Cope,and Tool-pusher Ken. Optional drilling rig also available. Sold at any roadside gas station.

Evanston Barbie: Comes with years of mental instability, and a straight jacket. Accessories also include a bottle of morphine, a bed pan, and an imaginary friend. Psychologist Ken is sold separately with Ken's happy-time psycho couch. Available at any hospital

Bridger Valley Barbie: Comes with 5 sheep, a llama, and her blue '82 Chevy pickup with a brown door. Boyfriend/cousin Ken sold separately. Available at any feed store.

My Husband is a N.E.R.D

He's sitting on the couch...controller in hand...headset on...totally consumed by Xbox. If he were playing football, baseball, or anything sports related I could tolerate it; but he's playing Halo 3. Walking around shooting people. Talking strategy with his friends on the headset. ANNOYING. And it's been going on for a good hour and a half. I think I'm a pretty good wife, I usually don't let the little things bug me. But seriously. It's a little (OK, a lot) much. On the other hand, it gives me time to surf the internet, and if I happen to, by some sort of accident of course, do some online shopping...I'll blame it on his neglecting me :) It's a good thing I love the guy!

Stupid? Or Accident Prone?

You know those T-shirts that say "I'm with Stupid" with an arrow? Yeah, Steven totally needs one. I admit to being somewhat ditzy once in awhile, but after last Friday, maybe I'm just stupid. Steven's school schedule this semester is great. He has classes Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday with Tuesday and Friday off. He usually works on those days off. Friday he was scheduled to work from 3-9, so we decided to run some errands before he went to work. Somehow, this turned into a ridiculous argument about who knows what, and when he left for work I was still a little ticked. So a few hours later, he sends me a text message saying something along the lines of "You're not even worried if I'm alive or not". By this time I was over whatever it was we were arguing about and trying to be funny sent him a text message back that said "Unless a terrorist suddenly decides to bomb Walmart, I'm sure you're safe". Yeah...DUMB! Turns out, there were not one, but TWO bomb threats at Walmart on Friday! They had to evacuate the whole store twice and send the bomb squad in. Yep....that's what I get for trying to be funny. Luckily, he really was fine :) So that was stupid thing number one, now on the stupid thing number two. After a fun night of watching season 4 of The Office, we got ready for bed, brushed teeth, said prayers, etc. Steven laid down on his pillow, I went to follow and WHACKED the side of my face on his elbow. Not really sure how it happened, but it hurt so bad and there was instantly a huge goose egg by my left eye! I couldn't decide if I wanted to cry or laugh...the laughing won. And to make it worse, we have NO ICE so I have to use a popsicle!

Pretty, huh? It actually looks worse now!

And this is what I did a few months ago to the same eye, by simply opening my car door :) Steven and I decided that I'm not so much stupid, just very much accident prone! I clearly need to be more aware of myself and my surroundings! I think the fact that I never broke a bone, had trips to the ER, etc when I was younger is catching up with me. Hopefully, our kids won't inherit this trait from me. That could get expensive!

Labor Day Weekend

Our Labor Day weekend was great! Steven's mom Becky and little brother Dylan came to town for the weekend. They got here late Friday night, so Friday was spent cleaning house. Not that our apartment is just horribly messy, it just needed a little pick me up. Saturday morning Steven and I met up with his old roommate Eric and his wife Julie who were in town on their way moving from New York to California. I've met Eric, but not his wife so it was good to see them and catch up. Then we met up with the family at the Cowboys football game. It was extremely hot here on Saturday, very uncharacteristic of Laramie. Steven and I went to most of the home games last year, so it was fun to go with his family. I don't claim to be a football expert, but neither one of us were very impressed with the team this year. Hopefully, they are just working out the kinks and will get better as the season goes on. During halftime of the game, one of Steven's mission companions Johny called and said him and his wife Ashley were coming through town on their way moving from California to Chicago. So after the game, we met up with them. I've heard so much about "Elder Johnson" so it was nice to finally meet him. And his wife is a dental hygienist too, so we chatted about that. It was really fun for Steven to see his friends, even if it was just for a few minutes. We went home and relaxed for a bit and then all went to Chili's for dinner. We hadn't been since it opened here, and honestly weren't that impressed. The food was ok, but the service was horrible, and it really wasn't that busy. After dinner, we went and played miniature golf, at quite possibly the sketchiest place I've ever been, but it was fun. Sunday was church and it was nice to be in our own ward two Sundays in a row, which rarely happened all summer! I made Sunday dinner for everyone, including Steven's sister Tiffany and her roommate Brie. We had stuffed chicken breasts, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, and fruit salad. It was yummy. We had a fun rest of the night visiting and laughing with everyone. Becky and Dylan left yesterday morning and Steven and I headed to Denver for the Rockies/Giants game. We decided to go at the last minute and were lucky to get great seats again for cheap. It was an afternoon game and once again, so hot. The game itself was pretty uneventful, only a few hits and some good defensive plays, but we love being at the ballpark and it was nice to spend the day there. We stopped in Cheyenne on the way home and used a gift certificate to The Outback that we got for our wedding and then were on our way home. Now that Labor Day is over, it really feels like summer is gone. Boo. I will admit though, I am ready for more of a routine with Steven being in school and me about to start working. Anyway, it was a great weekend and I'm glad we got to spend it with friends and family who we love.