Oops, forgot to post last night. I was sleepy again. :)
Yesterday was a day o' Tad. We woke up and vegged for a bit before I took him to get donuts (this kid can eat a lot of donuts). Then vegged some more, started gluing together a little cheapy airplane model, played the ukuleles a bit (I can now almost play three songs), then I got bored and decided we needed to go to the zoo.
Well, good idea except for how packed the park around the zoo was. But we had fun. A few of the animals that aren't usually out were actually out. By the time we got home from there I had to help him with a school project and then it was time to head to my mom's house. She got an iPad and he had so much fun with it. She has the Talking Tom app (this dumb cat who you can beat up, or talk to and he repeats what you say in a helium-sounding voice). Tad was cracking up. Mostly from the beatings he was giving the cat. I have a vicious child. They also picked some more apps to get while he was there.
And now I'm going to spend a few more hours with this kiddo before I have to take him home. Right now he's doing kung fu with my yardstick. Weirdo.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Spring Break - Day 6
Is my spring break really so close to over? That gives me the sads.
So I worked at church again today. Not as long as yesterday because I came home to see my Tad!!! He was here when I got home so hubby took us all to lunch then to run a couple errands. I got my ukulele. And I can already almost play the theme song for "Adventure Time."
Tonight was the rodeo! Well, the start of it. It was bull riding tonight so we took Tad for the first time. He had fun. And he looked adorable in his little cowboy hat. I'm far too tired to upload pics right now or I totes would.
And now I'm sitting here, procrastinating on washing my face and getting to bed. And buying digital downloads on Amazon. Have you heard this song? It's been bouncing around my head so I bought it.
And because I'm a Gleek, here's Puckleberry doing this song back in February. It was amazing. And I told hubby to learn it on guitar so we can do it.
I pink sparkly heart Puck.
So I worked at church again today. Not as long as yesterday because I came home to see my Tad!!! He was here when I got home so hubby took us all to lunch then to run a couple errands. I got my ukulele. And I can already almost play the theme song for "Adventure Time."
Tonight was the rodeo! Well, the start of it. It was bull riding tonight so we took Tad for the first time. He had fun. And he looked adorable in his little cowboy hat. I'm far too tired to upload pics right now or I totes would.
And now I'm sitting here, procrastinating on washing my face and getting to bed. And buying digital downloads on Amazon. Have you heard this song? It's been bouncing around my head so I bought it.
And because I'm a Gleek, here's Puckleberry doing this song back in February. It was amazing. And I told hubby to learn it on guitar so we can do it.
I pink sparkly heart Puck.
American Idol - Top 7
I totes forgot to blog last night! I was all stoked that it was over at 9:30 because that would give me time to veg before writing... then I fell asleep on the couch by 10:30. Oops.
No worries, I have my notes and plenty of time before heading to church to fill you in on my thoughts.
It was music of the 21st century tonight which was nice in the sense that at least I knew the songs. It's no fun judging a song you aren't familiar with. They opened the night with the castoffs singing a Pink song that I love. And the girls sounded pretty good (gotta say I don't miss most of them). Then they made Paul sing it, which was just mean. The producers had to know that there was no way he would sound good on that song left the way it was. Jerks. In my notes I actually wrote, "No bueno."
Anyways... let's get to the actual competition.
Scotty was up first and chose "Swingin'." I was a little disappointed given all the choices out there. But he sounded good (of course). The judges liked him, but Jennifer wants him to start pushing past his comfort zone. I'm with her.
James was next with "Uprising" by Muse. LOVE that song. It's mandatory that the volume on my car stereo goes up when it's on. And he totes had me. The drummers, he wasn't overdoing it... then he started the chorus a second time. And he did his wailing/shrieking thing. He has control of it, but I just don't enjoy it. Other than that, loved him. The judges agreed.
Haley picked "Rolling in the Deep." Which I don't know (by choice). Let's just start with the fact that the backup singers were totes unnecessary. Distracting even. The show has been pretty awful about using the singers this season where it doesn't seem like they're needed. Hmmm... anyway I can see Haley putting that song on an album. The judges enjoyed her.
Jacob was next and I fought a light snooze on the couch while he sang "Dance With My Father." I'm bored by him. End of story. The judges liked him, but Randy said it didn't make him jump up and down. Ummm... he NEVER makes this household jump up and down.
Casey chose "Harder to Breathe" by Maroon 5. GREAT song. I love Maroon 5. And Casey made it a little bit more rock. Love Casey, love the song. LOVED the ending. And when he got up to the judges' table and pecked Jennifer on the cheek and she giggled??? I died. So adorable. Everyone loved him.
Stefano was up next with "Closer," one of the few hip-hop (is that what it would be considered?) songs that I like. And he killed. But he really is a one-trick pony right now. He needs to show some rock or something if he's back after tonight. Be edgy instead of making eyes at the camera (OH but those eyes at the camera... *swoon*). The judges enjoyed him and Jennifer told him it felt like a real performance.
Lauren got final spot of the night. She chose "Born to Fly." I don't love that song, but Lauren did a good job with it. It fit her voice. She was cute, everyone loved her. The end.
So it's harder to pick a bottom three now... eesh. I'm going to saaaaay... Stefano, Haley and Jacob. And cross my fingers that it's Jacob's week to go buh-bye. Because he's just boring me and wasting minutes of my life at this point.
Typhoid. Out.
No worries, I have my notes and plenty of time before heading to church to fill you in on my thoughts.
It was music of the 21st century tonight which was nice in the sense that at least I knew the songs. It's no fun judging a song you aren't familiar with. They opened the night with the castoffs singing a Pink song that I love. And the girls sounded pretty good (gotta say I don't miss most of them). Then they made Paul sing it, which was just mean. The producers had to know that there was no way he would sound good on that song left the way it was. Jerks. In my notes I actually wrote, "No bueno."
Anyways... let's get to the actual competition.
Scotty was up first and chose "Swingin'." I was a little disappointed given all the choices out there. But he sounded good (of course). The judges liked him, but Jennifer wants him to start pushing past his comfort zone. I'm with her.
James was next with "Uprising" by Muse. LOVE that song. It's mandatory that the volume on my car stereo goes up when it's on. And he totes had me. The drummers, he wasn't overdoing it... then he started the chorus a second time. And he did his wailing/shrieking thing. He has control of it, but I just don't enjoy it. Other than that, loved him. The judges agreed.
Haley picked "Rolling in the Deep." Which I don't know (by choice). Let's just start with the fact that the backup singers were totes unnecessary. Distracting even. The show has been pretty awful about using the singers this season where it doesn't seem like they're needed. Hmmm... anyway I can see Haley putting that song on an album. The judges enjoyed her.
Jacob was next and I fought a light snooze on the couch while he sang "Dance With My Father." I'm bored by him. End of story. The judges liked him, but Randy said it didn't make him jump up and down. Ummm... he NEVER makes this household jump up and down.
Casey chose "Harder to Breathe" by Maroon 5. GREAT song. I love Maroon 5. And Casey made it a little bit more rock. Love Casey, love the song. LOVED the ending. And when he got up to the judges' table and pecked Jennifer on the cheek and she giggled??? I died. So adorable. Everyone loved him.
Stefano was up next with "Closer," one of the few hip-hop (is that what it would be considered?) songs that I like. And he killed. But he really is a one-trick pony right now. He needs to show some rock or something if he's back after tonight. Be edgy instead of making eyes at the camera (OH but those eyes at the camera... *swoon*). The judges enjoyed him and Jennifer told him it felt like a real performance.
Lauren got final spot of the night. She chose "Born to Fly." I don't love that song, but Lauren did a good job with it. It fit her voice. She was cute, everyone loved her. The end.
So it's harder to pick a bottom three now... eesh. I'm going to saaaaay... Stefano, Haley and Jacob. And cross my fingers that it's Jacob's week to go buh-bye. Because he's just boring me and wasting minutes of my life at this point.
Typhoid. Out.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Spring Break - Day 5
Is it sleepy time yet?
The mountains yesterday were fun. But as is typically the case when you shoot rifles for an extended period of time, my arms are a bit sore today. And I went to work at the church today. Prepping and painting. So there's a little back and leg soreness.
Then my brilliant self decided to go for a jog after church. Along with some lunges along the way. Ouch.
And I'm working again tomorrow!
So yeah, that was my day. Our work at church didn't exactly go as planned so I stayed later to help and moved the shopping trip to another day.
Now I have Idol. And Casey is outstanding. I'm going to go enjoy now. :)
The mountains yesterday were fun. But as is typically the case when you shoot rifles for an extended period of time, my arms are a bit sore today. And I went to work at the church today. Prepping and painting. So there's a little back and leg soreness.
Then my brilliant self decided to go for a jog after church. Along with some lunges along the way. Ouch.
And I'm working again tomorrow!
So yeah, that was my day. Our work at church didn't exactly go as planned so I stayed later to help and moved the shopping trip to another day.
Now I have Idol. And Casey is outstanding. I'm going to go enjoy now. :)
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Spring Break - Day 4
I am wiped. Out. Shootin' in the mountains for a few hours takes it out of ya. We had fun though!
Greenlee came along for her first range trip. She didn't like it. We need to get this girl used to it.
See that dark sky? Yeah, what was a warm day down here on the valley floor was a cool and cloudy day up in the hills. We even got a few raindrops on us. Nothin' to get us back in the cars though.
We took this little punk (the oldest nephew) with us. He was too chicken to actually try and shoot anything though. :/ So he was our brass monkey (we reload so we save our brass).
I got to shoot my new gun! It's the first one actually registered to me. And I love it!
Hubby also got to shoot his toy. He actually built it with me in mind, but I told him it's a little large (insert "That's what she said!" here).
I shot it anyway. And liked it. This is also a good shot of my t-shirt surgery I committed this morning.
Sissy came too. She hasn't been shooting in AGES so she had fun. Gotta love that the two of us have jobs that give us spring break off. :)
We actually had a small number of people with us. And the jokes of the day were "That's what she said!" (what can I say, we're a mature bunch) and "DUH! Winning!" Turns out there's a casino billboard on our drive that used Charlie Sheen's now-epic phrase. It pretty much set the tone for the day. :)
Tomorrow, working at church. And shopping with cousin!
We actually had a small number of people with us. And the jokes of the day were "That's what she said!" (what can I say, we're a mature bunch) and "DUH! Winning!" Turns out there's a casino billboard on our drive that used Charlie Sheen's now-epic phrase. It pretty much set the tone for the day. :)
Tomorrow, working at church. And shopping with cousin!
Happy...
Happy anniversary to my hubby today!
Photo courtesy of my wonderful pal Steven
Today the hubby and I have been married for three years. Which actually doesn't seem like a long time because we dated for four years before he proposed, then we had sixteen months of being engaged (no hesitation on our part for either, just timing it around school for both of us).
I won't get crazy gushy, but I just have to say thanks to him here. Thanks for supporting me when I was in school. Thanks for supporting me when I couldn't find a job. Thanks for supporting me when I got my job and had a tough time for a few months. Thank you for being exactly who I need you to be every day. Thank you for being funny and weird. Thank you for being an amazing uncle that makes me excited to see the father you'll be. And thanks for loving me when I'm crazy, depressed, grumpy, and every other way I am.
Love you. :)
Monday, April 18, 2011
Spring Break - Day 3
Whadduuuuup?
I love spring break. Slept until 9:00 today. Took Greenlee for a walk with hubby. Worked in the yard for a bit. Talked to sissy. Visited with our gardeners (well, the wife anyway, who I haven't seen since I started work). Started and almost finished a shirt. The night isn't over, I could totes finish tonight. Made brownies... from scratch. Went to the store where I bought myself some pretty flowers... just because I can. Then it was a tri-tip dinner.
And now, Adventure Time is over, on to Regular Show.
Big plans tomorrow. Anniversary, shootin' in the mountains... who knows what else. :)
**EDIT**
Totes finished the shirt I was sewing. It could probably stand to be taken in a little, but it fits! And it's cute! I actually accomplished something!
I love spring break. Slept until 9:00 today. Took Greenlee for a walk with hubby. Worked in the yard for a bit. Talked to sissy. Visited with our gardeners (well, the wife anyway, who I haven't seen since I started work). Started and almost finished a shirt. The night isn't over, I could totes finish tonight. Made brownies... from scratch. Went to the store where I bought myself some pretty flowers... just because I can. Then it was a tri-tip dinner.
And now, Adventure Time is over, on to Regular Show.
Big plans tomorrow. Anniversary, shootin' in the mountains... who knows what else. :)
**EDIT**
Totes finished the shirt I was sewing. It could probably stand to be taken in a little, but it fits! And it's cute! I actually accomplished something!
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