I Voted

Yesterday I went to the library to return an overdue library book and there was no parking spots available in the lot due to early voting. I parked on the street and was way too close to the truck ahead of me, if I would've tried backing up I would've rolled forward and rammed him. I don't have the leave the e-brake on while you release the clutch to avoid rolling forward on a hill skill. I decided that I would go wait in line to vote and by the time I got out hopefully that truck would be gone. I waited in line for 45 minutes and listened to people moan and groan about standing in line. I don't know what came over me, but I said quite loudly "At least we have the right to vote. The line will be even longer on Tuesday. And if that doesn't help, just pretend you're at DISNEYLAND!"

I guess not everyone loves Mickey Mouse as much as I do, I got a lot of angry stares.

Then a man was on the phone and he was telling someone which exit to take to get to the library to vote and he gave the wrong exit, so I told him, loudly, "It's exit 334. Sorry, I was eavesdropping. No, not eavesdropping, but you are on the phone and it's impossible not to hear you."

I was hoping someone would throw a bucket of water on me and I would disappear like the Wicked Witch of the West I was channeling. I wanted to disappear into nothingness and not be the crazy lady in line who just yelled at everyone, then told some stranger he doesn't know his directions, but I didn't. I stood my ground, cast my ballot, and went home and had an apple.

Hey, at least the truck was gone when I got back out to my car.

The first of many.

The Utah Jazz had their season opener last night. I have a few comments and observations.

First and foremost, I missed Deron Williams. He's my favorite player on the team (since Stockton) and it's not the same without him. But, Ronnie Price did very well in his absence.

Second, Okur looked good. He worked out hard over the summer and it showed.

Third, Boozer is still unpredictable. He played well during the first half, and missed an important free throw down the stretch.

Fourth, I was glad to see Kyle Korver cut his hair. He was looking like he belonged in HSM3 next to Zac Efron. I'm so happy to have such a sharp shooter on the Jazz. He did catch a break on that missed free throw when Anderson had a lane violation in the last minute of the game.

Ryan and I saw Larry H. Miller on Saturday (he wears the same jumpsuit as RyRy in the temple). I wanted to discuss why only 13 of the 80ish games are on regular tv, not everyone has cable. But, I thought I'd let him alone.

Finally, I just have to rant about the Biggest Loser for a moment. I really don't like Vicki, Brady, or Heba. They are cheaters and they are mean.

I'm sure no one is really interested in this post, maybe Bob will have a comment.

For Liz

I think we all owe Liz a big apology for so much ridicule over her wanting to name her baby Homer. According to this list of baby names, it's hip. I see a lot names on here that we're considering for our little feller. It's a good list of names.

Overheard at the gym.

I was on the treadmill and the Airman (I work out on Hill Air Force Base) next to me was having the following conversation with his buddy:
"Dude, I want to go home to Nebraska so bad."
"Why? It will be cold in Nebraska, dude."
"Because I'm craving seafood and you can't get good seafood anywhere but there."
"Where do you go to get it?"
"Long Long Silver's. It's waaaay better than Red Lobster."
"Maybe we should take a roadtrip. I would love some good halibut."

Hot Chocolate

First off, I had a great post written but I thought I should ask Ryan for his consent since he was the main topic and I was denied, so this is a filler post. And that's really too bad, it was a good story.

I know everyone already knows about The Pioneer Woman. My sister was reading her way before she got "popular" and now she won't read anymore about PW because it's gotten too cool.

Yesterday PW posted a recipe for homemade chocolate milk mix. Well, I know about something that PW doesn't. It's a little gadget called the Cocomotion. {Maybe she does know about it, but that's not the point.}

If you make the chocolate milk mix like she instructs, then use it in the Cocomotion you have hot chocolate that tastes like Starbucks. My husband doesn't like Starbucks hot chocolate because it's semi-sweet, but I love it. Maybe if I'm feeling nice I'll make him some of the chocolate milk mix using milk chocolate, but probably not.

My favorite thing about being pregnant is feeling the little guy move. It's awesome. I love being pregnantEXCLAMATION POINT times three.

Q&A with Sara.

Q: Your face is looking fatter. Are you pregnant?
A: Yes

Q: When are you due?
A: March 18, 2009.

Q: Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?
A: Yes, it's a boy.

Q: Do you have any names?
A: We're thinking Jabba jabbajabba Jabba Garff.

Q: Have you been sick?
A: NO. I haven't been sick.at.all. I'm very lucky.

Q: Have you had a lot of cravings?
A: No.

Any more questions?

Enjoy this picture of my husband and his sis on her 38th birthday at The Old Spaghetti Factory.


We're very excited. Very excited.

The best $60 I've ever spent.

If you live in Utah (or Iowa) or anywhere cold in the winter, and you have a really old house with zero insulation and you have single pane windows that you can feel the cold air blowing through at night, I have a suggestion.

Flannel sheets.

I bought some flannel sheets on Monday and they have been absolutely heaven. There's no cold spot in the bed and my husband doesn't have to rub his big old cold feet all over me trying to warm them up because they're already warm. Plus, you don't have that cold shock of getting into bed which feels like your bed is actually an ice skating rink. PLUS, they come in white. So I can still have that all white bed that makes me so happy.

Flannel sheets, I love you.

Where are you from?

I love hearing different accents. Whether it's a NY accent or a Scottish accent I get all tingly.

"Someone" at work today told me I have a Utah accent. I am aware of the accent being in existence, but I didn't think I had it.

Ramblings.

Ryan and I were out of town for the weekend, we drove his grandma down to her home in Arizona for the winter and didn't get home until Tuesday night. My apologies to everyone who called me and I didn't call back. I'm also heart broken I missed the Halloween Party at Mont's. I didn't remember my cell phone charger and my phone was deader than a doornail. Perhaps I'll post some pictures tonight of our day trip to Vally of Fire.

On our way home, we stopped at my mom's place and she made the most delicious dinner. Ryan enjoyed the left overs for lunch and dinner yesterday. She also made cookies, I wasn't in the mood for cookies that night, but let me tell you, I have eaten more than my fair share since then...craisin, white chocolate, and coconut.

When we leave town we turn our water heater to it's vacation setting and forgot to turn in back on the night we got home. Needless to say, my shower was freezing yesterday morning. I considered not telling Ryan about my cold shower so he would have to suffer as well. But then I thought "What would Jesus do?", and I changed my mind. I had a nice hot shower this morning, he still hasn't showered.

I was so sad becuase I thought I missed The Biggest Loser on Tuesday but as I got to the gym last night I was delighted to see it was on Wed night b/c of the debates.

Speaking of the debates...nevermind.