OK, I'll come out from under my rock!

So since the Big Phat California Wedding, I have taken Buffy the Bat Slayer to Idaho to go to school and jerk a knot in a few heads. Actually this took place about two weeks after the wedding. Anyway,this picture was taken at the infamous hotel with all the theme rooms in Rexburg. That is my mom in the background. My hubby had initially said he'd come, but had business meetings that trumped that, so I got to share this room with my oldest daughter who accompanied us on the infamous Trek to Rexburg. I believe this room was the 'Venice Room'. If this is a honeymoon type hotel, why is there an ironing board but not a closet? It was hard to leave my girl behind, but it's not as tough as saying goodbye to a missionary, so I only cried for 15 minutes. I was fortunate to have my mom,dad and two baby brothers meet us there and we got to spend a few days together with, as Buffy says "The G-ma and the G-pa."

The next fun endeavor was our move into our new home.This home is a dream come true. Closing the week the stock market took historic dives was not a dream, but we made it through. This place is amazing, but I hadn't unpacked thirty boxes when my oldest daughter announces that I have four weeks to unpack because we are having her baby shower here.

Yes, I am going to be a grandma. My granddaughter is due in three weeks. Her name is Alexis and she already has a leopard coat to match her grandma's. I am not sure about this whole granny thing, but I am determined to be the cool grandma that teaches her lots of clever things to pay her mommy back for all the grief she gave me...ha ha! I'm kidding. But seriously...


Meanwhile, back in Idaho, Buffy, who announced at a bridal shower last summer, that she was going to wait until she finishes all four years of school before settling down and marrying...has met her match. Yes, Buffy the Tuffy has found her Prozac. He is wonderful and an RM and Southern. By the look of things, we think she will be eating her words.

Well, that is my life in a boring nutshell. I will have to work on this blog thingy better. Oh, and I am so about going to the movie Amy!!!

The Dress Fit!

I am striking the pose with the mother of the bride, Natalie. Aren't we foxy.

Rough Cut of Wedding Video

You won't see much of Big G and I because we are hopeless actors and had no idea what to do or when to do it, but the couple are cute. For those who won't recognize me, I am the one in the 'smokin hot without the hat' dress.

http://www.vimeo.com/1546066?pg=embed&sec=1546066

A Tag from Little Miss Crab Boat Worker

The Rules:
1. Answer the questions using only one word.
2. Tag four others.
I was tagged by my friend Michelle, who dreams of working on a crab boat...which is not one word.

1. Where is your cell phone? nightstand
2. Your significant other? bed
3. Your hair? head
4. Your mother? cabin
5. Your father? paradise
6. Your favorite thing? laughter
7. Your dream last night? dunno
8 Your favorite drink? rootbeer
9. Your dream/goal? spaaaa....
10. The room you’re in? bedroom
11. Your hobby? huh?
12. Your fear? fear
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? House
14. What you’re not? athletic
15. Muffins? zucchini
16. One of your wish list items? vacation
17. Where you grew up? SDakota (hey it has to be one word)
18. The last thing you did? moisturized
19. What are you wearing? gees
20. Favorite gadget? computer
21. Your pets? poodle
22. Your computer? lap
23. Your mood? mellow
24. Missing someone? Coltie (uh,that would be my Elder Coltie)
25. Your car? clean
26. Something you’re not wearing? toupee :)
27. Favorite store? Target (this cannot be answered in one word!..)
28. Like someone? many
29. Your favorite color? pink
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? Monday

Isaacism

"I have been pretty much living the Mormon life since I was zero years old."

Blub Blog Update Update

It is now 36 pounds less, that the Mah is packing on her low riding frame. The brick building will some day be the brick house. It has been the toughest thing, this mind over appetite thing. Instead of indulging, I daydream about all the foods I miss...
McD's fresh hot fries
Carrabbas bread with olive oil to dip
farfalle al pesto
Goodberry's frozen chocolate custard with bing cherries and peeecans
Big Ed's homemade biscuits with molasses...hey, don't knock it till you've tried it, this is a true Southern (capitalized Southern) delicacy.
Ditto on Big Ed's dinner plate sized pancakes..
I think I just gained a couple of fantasy pounds.
The sacrifice is worth it, because I am able to fit into my dream dress. Granted, it isn't the size I want to be, but it fits and it is a smaller size than I used to be. By the way, I couldn't find the smokin' hot with a hat dress, it's British and I am not that ambitious, but I did find the just plain smokin' hot dress. Now to find something sparkly to cover the girls, and I will be set. Any ideas on where to find sparkly girl covers???? They must be gold beaded or satin and taupey...or toasty, not sure what you call that color.
Actually it's called mink. But I don't want mink girl covers. After all, it's summer.

Momma Mia!

I had an incredibly fun Friday night with my fellow Dancing Queens. We went to see Mamma Mia. Last year we saw the stage production together and it was a blast. The movie was great. I do have to say, if Pierce Brosnan as 007, is your fantasy man, you will probably trade him in for a newer model after hearing him sing. He was incredibly corny, over enunciating and having that 'French horn' quality to his voice. EVERY and I mean EVERY time he sang, the audience was roaring. A lady in our row sounded like she had laid an egg, she was actually cackling. I know he was supposed to sound overdramatic but WOW, it was totally weird. I mean, he IS James Bond, and to see him singing SOS was enough to almost make one wet their pants.
Do I recommend this film? YES! Of course I am biased because I was in high school when ABBA came out, and I loved them then. I don't know if a guy would enjoy it or not, because I am married to a metro that likes to listen to Barry Manilow and watch the WE channel, so you would have to make that judgment call with your hubby. Heck, forget the hubby, go with your girlfriends, it is an excellent night out.You might want to bring some Depends....
Once again, thanks to Social Queen Erin for arranging the whole night!