Addicted to Weeds

Tanner and I like to watch a little bit of something before hittin' the hay. Whether it be Lost, Grey's, MTV, Californication it is always a great way to unwind. Lately it has been a whole lot of Weeds. It is super witty, clever, and we find ourselves either laughing our socks off or being so frustrated because of all the drama that the manage to create. You know you are in trouble when you find yourself talking about the show after the fact. Anyway I hear that the first step in recovery is admitting your addiction... Read more...

Hot Nights in Logan, Utah

My mom has been raving about The Indian Oven lately. Tanner and I have wanted to check it out but just haven't had the chance, until Saturday night that is. Not only did we get dinner we also got a show. My parent's friend Traci had a belly dance performance at the Whittier Center and it was catered by TIO. Everything was amazing,(the dancing, the curry, the company) what an awesome night!

Here is Traci and the amazing live band
Krista lighting up the stage and a future belly dancer that wouldn't get off the stage
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Lazy pups of summer

Our dogs are such dorks...here are a few pics that I thought were ultra-cute.

There is this beautiful lawn on our daily walk that Baxter loves to death. He stops and gives it special attention every day and will belly-crawl through it and makes sure to mark his territory. Friday on our walk he stopped on it in the shade and refused to leave.

Jack always has to have a pillow (I didn't know dogs used pillows) He really likes to use my slippers as a makeshift pillow these days.

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Catching up...

I can't believe it! Wendi is getting married to her main squeeze, Justin. I am so excited for her. I went to her bridal shower on Tuesday* and was happy to see some old friends. We got on the subject of what all of our old classmates are doing and thankfully we had the unofficial rainman Analese to set us straight on some things. It was a lot of fun to see everyone and hear about babies, boyfriends, fun single lives and sex drives.

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Time flies when you're having fun

I cannot believe it has been ONE year since Tanner and I got married. It seems like yesterday when I walked down the aisle in front of our friends and family and saw his smiling face waiting for me at the alter. It's been a great year filled with lots of moments that I won't ever forget. Tanner and I have so much fun together and it's partly because we are opposites in every sense, it really keeps it interesting. I am so grateful that I get to share my life with such a wonderful person he makes me look forward to each new day. I made a video that highlights our last six years together in celebration of our anniversary. Hope you like it, especially you Tanner : )

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These boots are made for walkin'

My longing for my very own pair of cowboy boot slippers began on Tanner's birthday last year. He got some from his Gran and I confiscated them and wore the size 12 heaters around the house all winter long. They were perfect in my Tanner inflicted sub-zero house. I loved them! Well, I loved them until one fateful day in February when I was running up the stairs and the oversized toe of the boot caught the edge of the stair and I fell flat on my face in the landing. After that painful day I never placed them on my feet again.

I had partially, but not completely, forgotten about them until last week when I was in Red Lodge, Montana. I passed a western style shop and a pair of the beauties caught my eye from the window. My warm memories came flooding back and I had to have them! I must say that they were very overpriced but that didn't hold me back, unfortunately Tanner did. I didn't give up without a fight...but I didn't go home with them either.

We stopped at Gran & Gramp's on our way back to Utah to say goodbye and out walks Gran with a belated gift for my birthday. I think all stories should have a happy ending and thankfully this one does. I opened the specially wrapped package and to my surprise Gran knew exactly what my heart desired. It was a pair of size 6, pink, cowgirl boot slippers. I couldn't have been happier. Thanks Gran!

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The rest of the story

We were too busy having fun in Wyoming to keep up the blog...but we put together an Animoto to give you guys a taste of our trip. So turn up the volume and enjoy!



"Be independent!" Kelly said in his Wyoming accent, "It's Independence Day, be free!" Read more...

Off to Powell, Wyoming...Day One

We wanted to take a trip out to visit Tanner's family this summer before we make the move to Virginny. So, we packed up the car and the pups and made the 8 hour drive through some pretty desolate terrain. Here are a few updates of the trip so far.

The morning of the trip we were getting the bags ready to go and Baxter made for dang sure that he wasn't getting left behind. He didn't allow more than one foot between him and Tanner the whole morning and busted out the door as soon as we opened it and hopped in the car. Jack on the other hand was on the other side of the spectrum. He fought with all his might to be kept out of the car you wouldn't think the little guy would be so strong. He hated his life the whole entire trip. We had a long drive but had fun playing 20 questions, reading mags, cleaning up Jack puke, and and starting and completing my first Sudoku.

We had some delicious smoked turkey at Tanner's dad's house for dinner and hung out and talked...Gramps informed us that there are two drive-in movies left in the world and one just happens to be in Powell, Wyoming.

Next, over to Kelly & Annie's. Chris found some old school hats of Kelly's and thought it would be funny to wear each one and post it on his blog. It really was pretty funny. Taylor mascara'd his blonde mustache and Christy made some "pink panty pulldowns" and madeout with Baxter. Not much going on but it was definitely some good times.

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The Strainer

Tanner can attest that my least favorite thing on earth is to dry the strainer...he laughs every time he hands it over to me. I mean who wouldn't hate it? I swear I can dry that thing for hours and as soon as I think I am done a little droplet will roll out.

Today I was having a bad day....I have just been kind of mopey and snappy, you know? Well we had just finished up our delicious dinner, washed the dishes, and I was drying the last pan. I said to Tanner very matter-of-factly, "You know what would really push me over the edge?" Tanner takes a drink listening intently as I said, "If I had to dry the strainer." We started laughing so hard Tanner almost shot Miller Chill out his nose and all over the room. I can honestly say that I am in a much better mood right now. I have so much fun with Tanner, I love our friendship.

"A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway."

Fr. Jerome Cummings

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One down, three to go!

Jack is tired of all of my studying...
For those of you who don't know I am studying to take the CPA exam this summer. There are four parts and I took the first one in May. I didn't expect to get the scores until the end of the month but to my surprise I got some really exciting news yesterday. I opened an email from someone from the Virginia State Board of Accountancy and nearly fell out of my chair when I saw that I passed the BEC exam! It is so fulfilling to see that all my hardwork is actually paying off. I wonder if it would be out of line if I took my BEC book outside and burned it? Read more...