Dress Up

She loves to put on my clothes, usually my bras and my pajamas. She looks cuter in them than I do.

What???

There has been one too many deaths this week. First Ed McMahon, then our bunny Bruce, then Farrah Fawcett, now Michael Jackson.

I didn't get choked up over Ed, though I'm sure he led a wonderful life. Bruce broke my heart, he passed away yesterday and we're not quite sure why. He was only six months old. We all knew it was coming with Farrah's aggressive cancer, though it always seems like a surprise.

But Michael Jackson? It seems so surreal to me. I like to think that the feelings I have over his passing are how people felt after Elvis died. Yes, in most recent years he has acted like a nut-ball and there had to be something koo-koo going on in his head...BUT, he was one of the most talented people EVER in my lifetime. Some may not agree with me but he has written some of the greatest songs (Thriller, Billie Jean) and is one of the best dancers IN THE WORLD.
There are few who can move like Michael.

One of my earliest memories is dancing my little heart out in our living room while watching his videos on MTV. I do know every move to Billie Jean and almost every move to Thriller. I would try to mimic him for hours at a time.

It's an end of an era for four memorable people/animals in my life. Michael, your artistic influence will be forever felt. Bruce, we will miss your fluffy, adorable bunny butt. Ed and Farrah, rest in peace.

God bless their families and loved ones.

Why Hike the Y?

We hiked the Y yesterday. Every time I do that hike I ask myself 'why'? Why do I do it? It's hot, it's steep, and Adelaide wants to be carried almost all of the way.

But, I do have to say that once you get to the top it reveals itself as rewarding. It's kind of like every time I hike to the top of Mt. Timpanogos I ask myself why I did it, then I get to the top and it's absolutely beautiful and I'm so glad I made it.


I didn't want to drag the camera up with me so I only took a picture from the parking lot. It is a beautiful view.


I totally enjoy working at something that takes time and energy. The feeling you get after your done is so worth it.

A Day Late...

Yesterday was a crazy-busy day so I wasn't able to give props to two fabulous dads.


Thanks daddy for wanting to be there for me from the beginning. Thank you for making me your own. Thank you for letting me know you always love me. Thank you for being there when I need you.

Thanks Davey for being such a great dad to our daughter. Thank you for the time you give her. Thank you for the affection you show her. Thank you for always being there when she needs you.

Happy Father's Day!

Feeling Better

I'm finally feeling better. Now if the weather would improve a bit that would be nice. Adelaide and I have a 'staycation' planned with my family this week. It should be fun.

It's nice to feel healthy. I don't take it for granted, not one little bit.

Tired of it Much!

So, something I ate had me staying up all night with another stomach ache. This was not food poisoning this time, it was something that didn't agree with my lack of a gallbladder...again.
I am about dang sick and tired of this. I have vowed to start a food diary to see if I can find the culprit. This is what I had for dinner last night:

Hamburger soup (with lean burger and lots of veggies)
A small 9 grain roll with a tad bit of butter
A half cup of ice cream with an oatmeal cookie and half a banana

Does this sound like a meal that would make your belly hurt? I don't think so. I think it's either the fat/lactose in the ice cream or maybe the lean burger doesn't work for me, even if it is lean.
Like in a previous post, I said that I don't eat much red meat. Well, I've been eating a bit more lately because I wanted to try this grass-fed, hormone- free stuff. I won't be buying it again.

I believe that due to the increase of sleepless nights, I am now sick with a cold-type-thing.
I'm sick of it people!

I used to be so healthy and then I had a child. It's been downhill from there. I love her so much and I wouldn't send her back for the world, but it ruined me physically, I swear it.

Now on to something else. The No Quarter show on Saturday was awesome! We had a great time, my dad and his cousin John even joined us this time. We even stayed after to talk to the band for a bit. They were pretty cool guys.

Next up: The Fray and Jack's Mannequin. Sweet.

Summer+Music=Love

4 Reasons I am stoked for this summer:

No Quarter (Led Zeppelin tribute)
The Fray with Jack's Mannequin
Kenny Chesney
The Killers

It's gonna be good.