DUMB DEER, DON'T BOTHER ME!

So, what I'd really like to know is were you trying to commit suicide or what??

You just had to go off and ruin a perfectly fabulous evening, didn't you?
You know how fast I drive, I mean come on. You see me zipping up and down that road at least twice a day, so you know my car - you know that I don't slow down for hardly anything. What makes you think you're so special, and that I'd slow down for you??

Just look at what you've done to my car.....



Oh, and not only did you smash out my window so that I had to brave the remaining 10 minutes of the drive home freezing my butt off, but you also smeared some of your disgusting bodily fluids all down the side of my car. How do you feel about that, you little sick-o. Ugh.
Why don't you learn, dumb deer? I hit another one of your idiot deer buddies just about 1.5 years ago. You all should really communicate - I'm sure he'd tell you I'm a force to be reckoned with. My car may look like you won - but you didn't - my car can be fixed. I'm sure your broken head cannot.




If you look back on the chain of events, you'll clearly see that it was your fault. I tried, really tried, to swerve just enough to miss you. As you can see from the damages on my car, you went ahead and took it upon yourself to run - not in the opposite direction, but right into my car! Helllooo??? Can you say STUPID?

By the way, dumb deer, it gets worse. You scared me so badly that I screamed - really loud (you probably even heard me) and then I started crying hysterically, so that made me wake up this morning to a terrible itchy, scratchy soar throat. And another thing - you know I LOVE my Coach purse. Well, when you knocked your head off (well, maybe I should say through - ya, I think through works better. Pretty sure that's why I screamed so loudly - I was afraid you were going to fall through the window and touch me - ew) my window all the glass shattered right in on me, James, and my PURSE! Just how do you expect me to clean that little beauty up?? I mean there are millions of little glass shards inside and outside of that poor little thing. You are buggin' me so bad.




All I can say is that it's a dang good thing my sweet little Grandma O. agreed to let me drive her little Honda while she's away, and until my little Honda gets back from the car doctor, or I'd be a-foot. I hope you're proud of yourself....

So, from now on - dumb deer, you need to start looking out for ME. I'm tired of looking out for you - plus, it doesn't seem like that's working out too well for me. You always seem to find a way to throw yourself at my car, no matter what.

mY LiFe WoUld SUCK wItHouT yOu......

JAMES
My best friend. Who would I snuggle up to for my three hour Sunday naps? Who else could make me watch football so much that I actually start liking it? Who else would call me stupid names like "dorkspace" ? (And I'm OK with that?!?! - Only cuz it's you, Babe!) Oh, and I can't forget my punctuality problem.... I'm late wherever I go, and my life would suck even more if you hadn't been blessed with ample amounts of patience!

You are my soul mate, and I LOVE YOU! I don't even want to think of what my life would be like without you. (Shudder)




MY GIRLS.....
(Mom, Tif, and Kami)
How would I get through my day without at least one phone call from each one of you? Who would I go to breakfast with on Saturday mornings while still in my PJ's and my hair standing on end.... and feel good about myself because you all look the same? Who's house would I go to when I'm hungry and nothing in my fridge looks good? When I'm looking for someone to give me an honest, sometimes bitter truth opinion - you all are the ones I know will give it to me straight.





DAD
Who would I call when I need advice on - well, just about anything? Who else would we gross out when we talk about sick shit around the dinner table? No one else randomly sends me flowers just cuz they're thinking about me - right at the perfect time, when I need your tender mercies most.




PEPSI and CHOCOLATE
Ya, I still love these things. I've tried talking myself out of it..... I just CAN'T STOP! I know it was part of my resolution, but aren't resolutions made to be broken? This one was.



MAC MAKEUP
What would I have to look forward to every morning if it weren't for my fetish with MAC makeup, and all the other cool makeup accessories MAC has come out with? Seriously guys... I think I'd rather have a new eye shadow, lip gloss, makeup brush, or paint pot than a new pair of pants, new shirt, or even a new pair of shoes. (Jewelry comes in at a close second!) Phew - glad I got that off my chest. I'm now officially out of the denial stage in my addiction.

HALSTER, KINNER, AND TEE BUG......
(aka - Halley, Kinley, and Tee)

You can tell from the pictures why these cute little people melt my heart, and make me SO happy! :) Love ya to the moon and back!









....and too many more to mention.....

Cafe Rio in Fremont?!?

Ya, that's right.... I ate Cafe Rio from the comfort of my own home last night - The clone recipe is pretty dang good! Thought I'd share.

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork:

Pork - the rib meat kind. (I think it shredds easier)
Pepsi - a couple cans
Brown Sugar - I used 1/2 Cup, and thought it was just right.
Salsa - about 2 Cups
Green Chili's - 1 little can
Garlic - 1-2 cloves minced

Most people said they marinated their pork overnight in the mixture, then cooked it in a crock pot for 5-8 hours. This recipe was an afterthought for me, and I had already started cooking my meat, so I just added the last ingredients when it had about 3 hours left, and simmered. Tasted good to me!

Cilantro Lime Rice:
Rice - 1 C (uncooked)
Chicken Broth - 1 Can
Water - 1 and 1/4 C.
Butter/ Margarine - 1 tsp.
Garlic - 2 cloves minced
Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix:
1 tsp. Lime zest
2 tsp. Sugar
Freshly squeezed Lime juice (about 1 lime)
2 Tbsp. Chopped Cilantro (be generous with the Cilantro)
When Rice has finished cooking, pour lime juice mixture over it - serve immediately.

Black Beans:
2 cloves garlic - minced
1 tsp. cumin
1 and 1/2 tsp. olive oil
Saute garlic and cumin in olive oil until you can smell it.
Add:
Black Beans - 2 -15 oz. cans - Drained and Rinsed
1 and 1/3 C. Tomoatoe Juice
1 tsp. Salt (I though the beans were a little too salty - so you may want to just salt it to taste.)
After that's boiled for a few minutes, and just before serving -
Stir in 2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro (Again - be generous with the Cilantro)

Pile ingredients high in your favorite tort. (If you're lucky enough to live by a Costco they have yummy flour torts that are big - like Cafe Rio's. Since I'm not so lucky, and live in God's Country instead, I just used some Mexican looking torts I found at good 'ol Royal's Foodtown!)
*Enjoy!

My 2009 Bucket List

* Build a house..... is that too much to ask? I mean really!?!?

* Try to stay on top of Quickbooks so I'm not cursing myself next January. (like I am now)

* Come up with a good comeback to that dreaded question - you know it... "When are you and James going to start having babies?" Suggestions, please!

* Take more pride in myself and my things.
(I know what you're thinking - this is SO cliche!)

-Exercise More

- Eat fewer sweets, and drink less soda

- Keep my car clean (that's asking a lot!)

- Tan more. Yes, I know it's bad for you but I honestly feel better when I have a little exposure to those UVA and UVB rays!

* Finish the quilt I started in October.

* Take more pictures.

* Last, but probably most important - Complete and submit my Appraiser Trainee hours/points to the Utah Division of Real Estate.

NFR 2008

I've had this post "saved" for a couple weeks, it just took a little nudge from a friend to actually "post" it! Thanks Kaylin! :)
National Finals Rodeo 2008!

I'm not really a "Rodeo Queen", but I absolutely LOVE going to the NFR! We always have such a blast, and come home with memories we'll treasure forever!



Giddy'up Cowboys! Don't you LOVE James and Jeffrey's new hats?!?! See what Amanda and I get for leaving them unattended at Cowboy Christmas... Come back to cowboys of our very own!



Mmmm Mmmmm Mmmmm
Wrangler Butts.... Can't beat 'em!

I don't even know these cowboys, and they're probably like forty years old, but hell.... they still look good in a pair! :)

I was snapping pictures as quickly as I could hoping that one of the horses (out of the thousands there, c'mon!) were going to unexpectedly freak out and give us all an "unplanned" rodeo! Once again, I was disappointed....didn't happen, dang it.

James and I the first night of the rodeo before he transformed into a "real cowboy" with his hat. The joke that whole night was everyone else showed up decked out in cowboy hats, boots, spurs, and lasso's (hahah..ok, not so many lasso's!) but James. And really - out of everyone there James is probably one of the few true cowboys, and he conservatively showed up in his American Eagle sweater! He got into the spirit a little more the second night!

Beer and Peanuts.... It's what's for dinner!

The boys - Pretty sure James was determined to be a dork in every picture taken! You'll see!




And the girls!





NOW.... for the really COOL pictures!

Yup, he is dancing on the bar.... guess who! (I hope he doesn't EVER see this post!)

The rule is ..... You CANNOT go to the NFR without riding the mechanical bull in the Coors Tent! Here we all are taking our turn!

Poor James didn't get a turn on the bull... they shut it down just before his turn. So, he's saying "Damnit... I don't get to ride??" See what I mean about being a DORK in every picture! I swear!




Just Mandy and I





And again.... we love us! :)

One final pic of our unforgettable weekend! (See what I mean?? James is STILL being a dork!)

Hope you enjoyed the picture tour of our quick Vegas Getaway!

Blogger Beginnings.....

Yes, it has taken me this long to start a blog... pathetic! I'm still an amature at this stuff, so if anyone has any cool tips or tricks, feel free to share!

This is going to be one of my countless attempts at scrapbooking, journaling, and simply keeping in touch with everyone. So, here it goes.... I hope this is something I can finally stick to! Apparently (just judging from several half -full journals, and half-finished scrap books!?!?) I have a hard time documenting my life's adventures.