Gloomy....

YUCK! ICK! SNOW! I know I am joining the whole of Salt Lake in saying.... ENOUGH ALREADY!!! I've never really been a gloomy winter type of person, but this year I am definitely feeling the blues. BRING ON THE SUMMER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to ME!

So, I hate to toot my own horn, but HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! Well, it was a couple of weeks ago. I am now horrifyingly close to 30! It is really shocking how fast the last 9 years have gone since I graduated from high school. It is frightening.

Anyway, I had a great birthday week (I really celebrated for about five days). I am so lucky to have such great friends who make me feel so special and wonderful family who cooks me fried chicken and looks the other way when I eat shockingly HUGE pieces of cake!

Some highlights of the birthday:

-- Cheesecake Factory and chatting with friends until about 2am. I forgot that I could manage to stay up that late!
-- Friends from Wells Fargo over to my house to hang out. So glad that we have kept in touch!
-- I've already mentioned the fried chicken and cake... Sad to say that I really enjoyed that more then I should have.
-- Celine Dion concert with my sister. I must say that Celine Dion is a STRANGE duck. There were many times during that concert that my mouth fell open in shock (and embarrassment for her. The poor thing was doing mortifying things). She is probably the best singer I have ever heard though. It's a good thing she has the voice and the looks... she would be lost if forced to rely on her personality. I'm sure she is nice person. :)
-- Dinner with Jason's fam and a gift card for a massage! YES!
-- Girls night out with neighborhood friends. It was super fun to watch Biggest Loser and eat Cafe Rio. Two loves in my life. Plus, going to see a movie and having the WHOLE theater all to ourselves. It pays to hit a 10pm movie on a Tuesday night.

Like I said... LUCKY GIRL! Thanks to everyone! I love being 27 :)!

Zoe and Jack... Getting Used to Each Other!

We have had Zoe in the family for a couple of weeks now. Everyone is getting along very well. Well, except for the cat... She still seems to be bothered by the whole situation. When we brought Zoe home, I really think she was mad because she didn't sleep with us for about a week. She is back to sleeping in our bed, but I now know where the term "fighting like cats and dogs..." comes from. Zoe has gotten over her fright with the cat and will now jump and swat and sniff, anything to get a rise out of the kitty. It is pretty funny to watch. Yesterday, Zoe had her pinned down on her back... the poor thing is declawed and doesn't have much of a chance to defend herself. Right after that incident, something else happened, but good for the kitty because Zoe left that one wimpering and crying so she must have been taught some kind of lesson. I missed it, but heard the hissing from the other room! Hopefully, they will get used to each other soon! Although, it is hiliarious to watch!

Jack and Zoe are turning into great friends and even when I am frustrated with the whole puppy thing, I can look at them together and be happy that we got Zoe. They will be wonderful companions.

Chris Harrison is a Stand-Up Guy!

So, I had a bunch of comments on my last post about The Bachelor and all I can say right now is.... What the hell?! I don't even know what to say except that Jason is stupid. He was full of so many words that I lost all faith in him... I thought he was different and that he was in this thing for something more then the other guys that have been on the show... but, as it turns out he really was poisoned by whatever those producers put in their water on that show. We've seen it time and again... (actually, I haven't seen it time and again... I gave up on this show after Bob Guinney chose Estelle or whatever her name was... that was TERRIBLE!!) The guy always changes his mind... mostly after the "After the Final Rose" show, but it always happens!! I don't think that Jason has a clue about what he evens wants.... I can only hope that he really was following his heart and that he won't just bag on Molly now because "the chemistry is different." Props to Melissa for how she handled the whole thing. I think she should be the next Bacherolette!! I do love Molly though and thought she was priceless when he came clean with her! She really did seem shocked! She did take him back a little too easily though... This show is RIDICULOUS and I am a SHAMEFUL fan!

PS: Chris Harrison is a stand-up guy because I bet he would never do something like this. He is the only decent man to ever come on the Bachelor because he can actually be married and have kids... (My hubby hates him... so he is kind of an inside joke in our house... But I really do like him. Cheesy Chris Harrison.)

The Bachelor....

I am ashamed to say that I have been sucked into the Bachelor this season. I didn't watch when Jason was on the Bachelorette, but knew that he was a fan favorite and I can see why. He is such a cutie and really seems to be different then the past losers that have been on the show. I hope that he is really there for the right reasons. All the girls seem to be cute and genuine as well. I am excited to see who he chooses... MOLLY or MELISSA! I love them both.... (I was happy to see Jillian go... She was terrible and I especially wanted her to shut up when he was walking her to the limo. Just leave with dignity lady.) But, the reason for my post is to express my dismay that stupid Deanna is allowed to come back and mess with his head during the finale. I have no idea what happens or if he is stupid enough to take her back, but I have to say... SHE HAD HER CHANCE!! Now, I know that they are probably only bringing her back for the drama, but I think we can all agree that we just want a successful Bachelor story... It has been MANY years since Ryan and Trista and I hated Trista... I want a love story for two people I love! Anyway, enough of my soap box... I was just really ticked when I saw the preview last night. Am I the only one watching??

PS: Zoe is half black lab, half dalmation.

Zoe!

We would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family! We got a puppy for a Valentines/Birthday present. We found her on KSL and fell in love with her. I have been thinking about getting a puppy for awhile and a few weeks ago we saw Marley and Me and that sealed the deal. Jack was tormenting our cat and needed a friend to play with. So far, they are getting along great. Zoe is proving to be smart and seems to be getting the whole potty thing down. We just have to remember to take her. I am busting out the squirt bottle today because she is starting to chew everything in sight. We have done the dog thing before and ended up getting rid of Kaya, but I think we should have gotten a puppy to begin with. She is really sweet. I am excited to do a lot of fun things with Jack and her this summer.

Another reason we got her was because we are having a harder time getting pregnant this time around. I feel like it is an elephant in the room because Jack is almost three and everyone is wondering why we don't have number two yet. I haven't said anything on the blog about it, but most of you already know so I guess it isn't that big a deal. Anyway, we are trying and recently found out that I have a thyroid issue so hopefully that has been what has been holding us up. We really haven't been trying as long as some couples do (only about 9-10 months), but still... it is frustrating all the same. We are working with a good doctor so hopefully within the next few months we will be annoucing another addition to our family. For now, my motherly urges will be met by caring for my sweet puppy (and Jack of course)!

Playhouse Disney!

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Last week, we took Jack to see the Playhouse Disney show that came to the Energy Solutions Arena (that will always be the Delta Center to me). Our boy loooooves TV. He is my kid through and through. We saw a commercial for the show while we were at the Anniversary Inn and decided to get tickets. It was a little pricey, but so fun. Jack loved it and has been talking about it all week. The show had plenty of songs and it wasn't very long so he didn't get bored. He was stoked to get the $12 snow cone and Rocket cup. These things are such rip-offs! I couldn't believe the prices of all the soveniers. We had to settle on getting him a Handy Manny flag that still cost $6! Oh, well... such is the life with kids!
It it such fun to finally be able to experience this kind of stuff with him. Actually, I don't mean "finally..." He is growing up way to fast for my liking, but it is fun to experience all of this with him. He also has been signed up for preschool next year... where did the time go?!