I'm sorry, but I can't wait...I'M SO EXCITED TO SEE THIS MOVIE! Lame, I know, but I don't care.

Let's just hope I can stay awake during the whole movie (I don't think I've ever been to a midnight movie, so this could be interesting :)

God Bless America

"I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free..."

I just voted early and I am so proud of myself! I'm ashamed to admit that this is the first year that I have ever voted. In fact, I wasn't even registered to vote until after I got married (it was an easy box to check on my new driver's license application). I have often contemplated whether or not my vote would actually matter, and have had some inner conflict with the issue. After much consideration, I decided it wasn't as much a matter of who I voted for; rather, a matter of acting upon my freedom as an American citizen.

I am grateful to live in a country that recognizes the rights and privileges of its citizens. I may not fully understand politics, but I do know that my right to vote--especially as a woman--is something that others have fought for, and continue to fight for. I know that there will never be a perfect politician, but I know that I will always have the freedom to decide for myself.

I truly believe that we are "one nation, under God, indivisible" and that there is "liberty and justice for all."

I won!

I just won my first bid on eBay today! I have been looking for a certain item for awhile now, and after bidding on several ones, I finally won today. Who knew you could get such a rush from winning a bid on the internet?! It totally made my day :)

Oh, and I can't tell you what I won because it's a Christmas gift for Christopher. I'm not willing to spoil the surprise in the off chance that he would read this post. Sorry!

Police Beat

I love reading the Police Beat section of BYU's school newspaper. It always provides a moment of laughter and pure enjoyment. Here's one of the better entries in today's paper:

"Oct. 18: A female resident of Wymount Terrace called in a suspicious phone call in which a man made statements with the intent of hypnotizing the student. The student said she does not remember most of the conversation, but remembers she called him her master. Police say it is virtually impossible to hyptnotize someone over the phone."

Are you kidding me, people?! Seriously!

Happy 90th Birthday!

We celebrated my Great-Grandma's 90th birthday a few weeks ago, and I'm just now getting around to the post. I finally got the pictures uploaded onto our computer, and for once, I'm actually posting at home (I usually do it when I'm bored at work:)

Below are some pics from the party. Happy birthday, Grandma Thomas!

Red Mango

One word: De-lish! I've been waiting anxiously to try the all-natural, fat free, and healthy frozen treat from Red Mango for months now. And since I was in charge of Family Home Evening last night, I made sure we went.

It is super light and very refreshing. Unlike other frozen yogurt, this actually tastes like yogurt. And it's one of three brands of yogurt that has natural and active cultures. It's not too sweet, and somewhat tart. So, if you're not a fan of regular yogurt, you probably won't like this frozen treat.

My first experience consisted of the original yogurt with strawberries and dark chocolate chips. And my next experience will consist of raspberries and fresh granola. Mmmmm, yummy! I can't wait to go back.

The Miracle of Life...In Our Basement

Yesterday, I decided to make some cookies to take to our neighbors to thank them for letting us borrow some of their syrup. So while I was doing the dishes, I sent Chris downstairs to return the syrup and deliver the cookies.

The next thing I know, he's yelling at me to come down. I turn off the water and set the dish towel on the counter and walk down the stairs into our backyard. As soon as I got into the neighbor's doorway, I saw what all the fuss was about...A NEW BABY GIRL!

Our neighbors decided to have their baby at home with a midwife (needless to say, I've been a nervous wreck since I found out a few months ago). She went into labor late Saturday night and had the baby around 3:30 a.m. The craziest part is that we didn't hear a thing! We were sure that we'd hear the poor girl screaming in pain, or the husband screaming for help, yet we slept right through it (even though she did confess to screaming a little bit).

The baby is beautiful and the parents are so excited. Here's to my brave neighbor who is Superwoman!

In Case of a Fashion Emergency

As many of you may know, I have worked in an office setting for quite some time (11 years to be exact!). Over the years, I have had the opportunity to become familiar with various office supplies, and have definitely learned that the use of such supplies extends to more than just their intended function. Quite honestly, the possibilities are endless.

To prove my point, I would like to share ways in which I have utilized office supplies for fashion emergencies.

1. Glue Sticks: a run in your nylons. If you don't have any clear nail polish handy, just rub a little glue on the run, and it should hold for several hours. I suggest, however, that you use the glue stick in an inconspicuous place, because the glue will dry and leave a pasty residue behind.

2. Pens/Pencils: a bad hair day. Heaven knows I've had my fair share of bad hair days and haven't had access to a clip or a tie. Therefore, just pull your hair back, wrap the pen/pencil around and tuck tightly. Voila--instant updo!

3. Tape/Paperclips/Staples: fabric mishaps. I have used tape and paperclips on more than one occasion to remedy a loose hem. There's nothing worse than realizing that your pant cuff has come undone and one of your pant legs is longer than the other. Also, I suggest using a stapler to secure loose fabric, as well. Just make sure you don't staple the fabric to your skin. Ouch!

4. Permanent Markers: scuffed shoes. If you happen to scuff the toes of your shoes, just whip out a Sharpie. This works wonders on shoes of odd color, such as red. My red shoes look as good as new after a quick swipe of the Sharpie.

So, what fashion emergencies have you solved with random supplies?

"Rise and shout, the Cougars are out..."

BYU vs. Northern Iowa, 41-17








"Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah
Rah, rah, rah, rah, rah
Rah, rah, rah, rah ,rah

GOOOOOOOOOOOOO, Cougars!"

"I see where they're going with this..."

Who ever thought pop tarts could be so funny?! Brian Regan, apparently. And I'm sure glad he did--along with everything else he thinks is funny.

It's safe to say that Lindsy and I had a fabulous time at the show last night! I laughed so hard that my cheeks hurt and it was a riot to be surrounded by people that were having as much fun as we were. I'm a simple person--give me a cheeseburger, a milkshake and Brian Regan and I'm good to go!

Thanks for the laughs, Brian. I look forward to your next trip to Utah :)