Monday, November 30, 2009

Planet Earth

my husband and i just watched Planet Earth.
the polar bear didn't get the walrus.
instead the walrus stabbed the polar bear.
and then the bear died.

hate that show.

You know you're a poor starving genious when...

...you decorate your $25 dollar christmas tree with homemade aluminum foil ornaments
because you're just too poor to justify buying real ones.
but doesn't it just look
so darn good?
it's like mini disco balls all over our tree
love it?
yes.

Our First Christmas Tree!!!!!!

So, i'm a bit of a Christmas nut
it's my favorite holiday
and it just wouldn't feel like christmas without a tree
so on BLACK FRIDAY i went shopping at Target
and found a 6" pre-lighted tree
for 25 dollars!!!!
so exciting!!
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so of course,
the first thing i did when i got home was put it up!
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whadya think??



Thanksgiving

Well, we spent Thanksgiving in Boise ...
and unfortunately ...
this is the only picture that my camera managed to take ...

a turkey molded out of butter
peppercorn
and toothpicks

Amy told me to

so i did.

wwww

and I must say that it is pretty cool

i'm kind of a big deal

Pinewood Derby

well ... i really kinda love that our ward held an
adult Pinewood Derby
and i'm pretty sure my husband loved it as well.
fff
Here are some pictures:
Creating his masterpiece
the finished project...green "flames" and everything
watching the race
and winning THIRD PLACE!!!!
the underdog
here's the whole group
SO proud
:)

Thursday, November 26, 2009

HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I hope it's as wonderful as ours

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Solution

i made one pizza
and watched SAY YES TO THE DRESS
bnb
jjhhb
it was a good night

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Dilema

i want to make pizza for dinner.
BUT the pizza crusts i bought came in packs of two...
and i only want to make ONE pizza...
and it's not a resealable bag...
and i don't have anything to put the other crust in...
or enough cheese to cover two pizzas...
and i REALLY want pizza.
ww
www
ugh.
don't worry though, i'll figure something out.

Friday, November 13, 2009

CONFESSION:
i frequently ignore phone calls
if there's a song on the radio that i like
fff
so if i don't answer the phone, that's probably the case
my bad

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Cupcakes

i would really love to eventually open my own little bakery.
one that purely sells C U P C A K E S
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so tonight,
i thought it would be a good idea
to maybe try to cook some cupcakes
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so i did.
and they were awful
truly T R U L Y AWFUL!!!!!
but it was fun and i enjoyed it
and i learned some things along the way...
1. i make a mess
2. i'm good at making a mess
3. i can't make frosting the right way!!
no matter how HARD i try!!!
oh
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oh well.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
here's the aftermath:




do you see how terrible?
i have to laugh to keep from crying.
ashjkdf
i think my "cupcakery" dreams are moving further away

Not even going to lie..

I laughed for a good 18 minutes when I read this...

freaking hilarious.


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Excerpts from a Dog's Diary...
8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 PM - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 PM - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 PM - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 PM - Milk bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 PM - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 PM - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 PM - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!


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Excerpts from a Cat's Diary…
Day 983 of my captivity. My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
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They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets. Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.
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The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.
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Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Jerks.
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There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage...
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Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.
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I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.
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The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now.........

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Kyle

-wants to shave
-wants to shower
-wants to watch basketball
-wants to eat his ice cream he bought
-wants to do his homework and study
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and yet...here he sits. next to me on the couch.
watching my girly shows.

i love my life.

Take a looksie...

first of all... WELCOME MOMMA to MY BLOG!!!!!!!
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I really am so excited for you to read all about our goings ons :)
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I've decided to put up some pictures of our apartment here in L-town! I keep getting alot of people asking me to share pictures, so I made a conscience decision to cave to peer pressure.
ggggg
so here it is
ENJOY
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THE MASTER BEDROOM
(this is where the magic happens)
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MASTER BEDROOM
with the shoe holder that holds SOME of my shoes
and was graciously and perfectly assembled and put up
by my dear sweet husband
MY SIDE OF THE CLOSET
which also happens to be twice the size of Kyle's
KYLE'S SIDE OF THE CLOSET
which is about half the size of mine
THE BATHROOM
you don't want to know what goes on in here
...
and please notice the tuna cans that hold up
the shower curtain rod
INGENIOUS!!!!
(our shower is awkwardly shaped and the rod isn't long enough
to reach all the way across..so... during one of his many
L O N G showers which use all the hot water, Kyle had an epiphany.
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"Why don't I," he thought "take tuna cans out of
our food storage and place them in at each end of the shower rod??
That way, the water won't splash all over the floor,
and the shower curtain will come up high enough
to hide my neck from passersby."
fff
Like I said, GENIOUS.
THIS IS THE STUDIO
i make a mess

KYLE'S DESK
which is ALWAYS way cleaner than this
it just so happens that on the day I took these pictures,
I threw all the crap on his desk.
Thus, acheiving two clean desks that I use,
and a dirty one for Kyle.
Making ME the clean one.
temporarily.
PIANO AND DINING ROOM
our new table!!!
and our lovely piano!!!
...
and DVD's.
and Zune music player.
and LCD lamp.
and regifted silver ugly picture frame thingy.
and ceiling fan.
with ugly wooden toggles on the string thingys.
oh,
and that thing i painted that one time.
THIS'D BE THE FAMILY ROOM
where the magic happens when it's not happening
in the room that it normally happens
(that's kyle's contribution to the blog)
YOU SEE WHY HE'S NOT ALLOWED?
oh,
and i made the black table thingy. kind of.
and kyle, well,
he bought both of those couches and the ugly blue lamps
for $100.00!!!!
freaking awesome deal!!!
T.V.
nuff said.
KITCHEN
sorry, no magic in here.
Just cooking.

and there you have it
our life all in cute little pictures
...
exciting right??
right.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

I've got some catching up to do...

so......L A T E L Y it has actually been kinda busy around here...

and since i've been so SO lame about updating this thing... here you go...
with pictures and E V E R Y T H I N G
first of all:
KYLE and I bought our very FIRST dining table!!!!
walmart had a really great deal and we totally took advantage
now we just need to use it
my wonderful husband was the main assembler,
although i D I D do quite a bit as well
he just did most
we also went to the LEWISTON fair
which, it turns out, was really fun!!
-
although i did get hypnotized and may have permanently
embarassed my husband and myself
although it was quite the experience
T H E N:
i made a suprise visit to
PHOENIX
which was incredibly successful
my husband and i are quite accomplished
at creating suprises
apart from the soul searching
and rest and relaxation
that was much needed
-
i accomplished quite alot with my momma and rest of the fam
-
i got to see my baby brothers play football
which isn't something that i've done
so that was A W E S O M E
i also got to tag along with my baby baby brother
to go to his FIRST date...
not entirely sure he appreciated all the questions i had for his date
(notice hideous dress)
but it was fun to be there and smile and coo, etc.
oh... my little quinny whinney
:)
he's growing up so fast
it makes me feel so old
while quinny was on his first date...
and my parents were out...
Cole and I had our own date
:)
we went to IN N OUT
delish
and then bought necessities so that we could make
HAUNTED GRAHAM CRACKER HOUSES
notice how mine is pretty much
professional grade
and cole...
well...
he used more of his imagination
-
i mean notice the white frosting around his house
"dead ghosts"
-
oh man
i love that boys mind
then:
we went four-wheeling
-
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G
nuff said

and of course:
there is no way that we ficklins can get together
without fighting in the pool
-
see picture below

and of course:
my dear sweet baby brothers
had to go trick-or-treating
-
as ninjas
-
and run through my parents friends houses
at night
with no permission
as ninjas
OVERSIZED ninjas
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you see why i love my family??


of course, this is not all that we've done
we've spent lots of time together
lots of giggles, lots of kisses
lots of hugs
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just no pictures of that stuff
:)

so...

i was just reprimanded for only posting "breakfast" when we do have ALOT to update on.

my excuse:
my computer won't upload pictures quickly enough for me to upload all the pictures and retain my sanity.
but i do promise. they will come.
so just chill kyle :)
p.s. maybe YOU should post some....

breakfast


yum.