Saturday, September 5, 2009
Redfish Excursion
Paul and I spent our summer vacation at Redfish Lake last week with Curt and Megan. We had a blast biking to the lake and playing games and (in curt and paul and megan's case) jumping off the dock. The following are snap shots of endless summer fun.
Beyond A Crush
Ok, so I've had a KitchenAid for eight years and have had a crush on it the whole time. How could you not?! They come in all different cute colors, they're so sleek and stylish looking, and just the presence of one on your counter top gives you added credibility in the culinary world. Unfortunately, a crush is all is ever was because the one time I actually tried to use this masterpiece of machinery was a disaster that ended in blobs of egg-soaked butter and sugar all over the place. Since then the KitchenAid and I have had a strained relationship where I sigh and stare from afar and it squats cold and beautiful in its corner, unwilling to compromise.
And so it continued until this weekend when, with the help of my personal Kitchen Appliance Counselor and Mediator Extraordinaire, Diane, the KitchenAid and I finally progressed into the next stage of our relationship. I had my first successful encounter with the KitchenAid and actually made one normal sized and two tiny loaves of bread. Will we continue along the path into a full-blown culinary affair? Well, I'm pretty sure we'll never share the love that I harbor for my Chi Blow Dryer, but now I can bake easy in the knowledge that we are at least friends. I no longer have to exist in the uncomfortable situation of having an unrequited crush on an appliance.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Curt Crosses to the Dark Side
It was our pleasure to host a wild Star-Wars-themed extravaganza in honor of Paul's BFF, Curtis, who crossed over into his fourth decade of life (aka, the dark side) last week. Curt's family was in on the scheme and lured him to Logan with fake plans so Paul, Megan, and I could surprise him with his very own intergalactic party. It was Paul's first-ever viewing of the original Star Wars trilogy and Curt was kind enough to keep us informed and answer our questions on Star Wars culture. Happy Birthday Bo-Burtis! May the force be with you.
Welcome to the Cottage
After a month of preparing and waiting (and a few long days of moving) we have officially unpacked the last box and have almost hung the last picture on the wall of our new home we affectionately call the cottage. The following are pictures of the house, along with some before and after photos of our handiwork.
The Cottage: With the help of a whole team we cleaned the lights trimmed the bushes, painted the window trim, and painted the front door. Dad made the sign for the house numbers. Ron and SueZan also excavated a serious grove of mini-maple trees that had taken residence right in front of the windows.
Before Shots of the kitchen. Notice the countertops are two different colors.
After shots of the kitchen. We redid the countertops, painted and distressed the cabinets, and painted the walls. Now all we need is some hardware...
Before shot of the bathroom. The bathroom with the shower in it is downstairs and through the kitchen... it's also the only way to get to the laundry room.
After shot of the bathroom. Susan and I vanquished the wallpaper and mom made a cute black and white curtain for the window.
The entryway looking into the living room.
This house used to be a log cabin and the living room is where the original room was. We are told the fireplace grate is from the 1800's. The ceiling is curved and the floors are the original wood from when the rest of the house was built.
This is my desk under the stairs where I sat to post this very blog. In order to get electricity to these outlets the light in the dungeon room on the other side of the kitchen has to be switched on. We are still getting used to the nuances of an old house, but isn't this desk cute! I will never put a closet under the stairs as long as I live.
View of the dining room from the kitchen. We love the stained glass chandelier. That's paul reading at his desk complete with green banker's lamp.
Our bedroom and another room is upstairs. Off the bedroom there is a small room that used to be a nursery that has since been converted into a closet. There is also a small half bath upstairs that would rival the bathrooms in a cruise ship. You can't even open the door without hitting the toilet. Vance and Miles call it teeny tiny. (And THAT'S small.)
These are some pictures of everyone helping to fix the place up before we moved in. We REALLY appreciate our friends and family and all the work they did.
The Cottage: With the help of a whole team we cleaned the lights trimmed the bushes, painted the window trim, and painted the front door. Dad made the sign for the house numbers. Ron and SueZan also excavated a serious grove of mini-maple trees that had taken residence right in front of the windows.
Before Shots of the kitchen. Notice the countertops are two different colors.
After shots of the kitchen. We redid the countertops, painted and distressed the cabinets, and painted the walls. Now all we need is some hardware...
Before shot of the bathroom. The bathroom with the shower in it is downstairs and through the kitchen... it's also the only way to get to the laundry room.
After shot of the bathroom. Susan and I vanquished the wallpaper and mom made a cute black and white curtain for the window.
The entryway looking into the living room.
This house used to be a log cabin and the living room is where the original room was. We are told the fireplace grate is from the 1800's. The ceiling is curved and the floors are the original wood from when the rest of the house was built.
This is my desk under the stairs where I sat to post this very blog. In order to get electricity to these outlets the light in the dungeon room on the other side of the kitchen has to be switched on. We are still getting used to the nuances of an old house, but isn't this desk cute! I will never put a closet under the stairs as long as I live.
View of the dining room from the kitchen. We love the stained glass chandelier. That's paul reading at his desk complete with green banker's lamp.
Our bedroom and another room is upstairs. Off the bedroom there is a small room that used to be a nursery that has since been converted into a closet. There is also a small half bath upstairs that would rival the bathrooms in a cruise ship. You can't even open the door without hitting the toilet. Vance and Miles call it teeny tiny. (And THAT'S small.)
These are some pictures of everyone helping to fix the place up before we moved in. We REALLY appreciate our friends and family and all the work they did.
The Fray!
Back by popular demand, two hot chicks hit the town one Saturday night and went to the Fray concert. I can't speak for everyone there, but I thought it was awesome. Although the entire crowd didn't give the band the welcome we thought they deserved, Natasha and I did our best to carry our cheering section. It was a really fun night and a good concert. The following photo is the actual band as seen from our great seats... you're gong to have to trust me on that one.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Goodbye Leonard
Leonard, a loyal beta fish, passed peacefully to that great bowl in the sky last night between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. Leonard was a loving fish, always excited to see his food jar and fiercely protective of his purple plastic plant. Leonard was preceeded in death by Milton and is survived by a fish yet to come. His owner, Alison, said that the death came as a surprise, but looking back, he had been staring longingly at photos of the ocean lately and eating very little. Although Leonard was ready to go, he left behind a little fish-shaped hole in her heart. Goodbye Leonard... remember all drains lead to the ocean.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Summer Cookout
Last Monday Kenneth & Heidi's family was here so we all went to Second Dam for a hot-dog roast and some good old fashioned fishing.
This is Audrey feeding the ducks. Kenneth said the fish wouldn't bite because the kids probably threw a collective loaf of bread into the river.
Paul helping to set up the chairs.
Action shot of Kenneth fishing.
Mom and Paul cooking their hot dogs.
Daniel in his new Father's day hat.
A bird sent a poopy surprise from above right onto Heidi's jacket! Yuck.
Charisse cutting hot dogs.
Dad's persistence finally paid off, he was the first one to catch a fish.
Vance and Miles were very excited about Dad's fish. He entered the camp site to shouts of "Hooray for Grandpa!"
Kaitlyn caught the second and only other fish of the day!
Evidence that I was actually at the party.
McKinley and Audrey found lots of shells to take home in a plastic hot dog bun bag.
Tanner showed Vance and Miles how to stake the fish in the river so they wouldn't swim away.
Mom, Vance, and Kaitlyn enjoyed some smores by the fire.
This is Audrey feeding the ducks. Kenneth said the fish wouldn't bite because the kids probably threw a collective loaf of bread into the river.
Paul helping to set up the chairs.
Action shot of Kenneth fishing.
Mom and Paul cooking their hot dogs.
Daniel in his new Father's day hat.
A bird sent a poopy surprise from above right onto Heidi's jacket! Yuck.
Charisse cutting hot dogs.
Dad's persistence finally paid off, he was the first one to catch a fish.
Vance and Miles were very excited about Dad's fish. He entered the camp site to shouts of "Hooray for Grandpa!"
Kaitlyn caught the second and only other fish of the day!
Evidence that I was actually at the party.
McKinley and Audrey found lots of shells to take home in a plastic hot dog bun bag.
Tanner showed Vance and Miles how to stake the fish in the river so they wouldn't swim away.
Mom, Vance, and Kaitlyn enjoyed some smores by the fire.
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