So You Think You Can Dance

Yes, I do think I can dance but then I watch the show and realize I'm so going to be at the bottom of the barrel in my tap class next semester, but oh well! This season is off and running but I'm finding myself less than impressed with how they've all been dancing. Last night though, I was really touched by this dance and found myself saying, "Could it be that I love contemporary?" And then I remembered some of my favorite dances from last couple of seasons and they were also contemporary. So, for your viewing pleasure, starting with last night and work back....

Homecoming Pictures

Thanks to my fabulous little sister Kait; I've got some of the cutest pictures of Dallan's homecoming. Needless to say its taken me awhile to post these, but better late than never, and besides I needed help figuring how to get them off the external hard drive and on to the computer. These are my favorites...

A New Kind Of Tag

So while I was checking email, I was tagged with this.... Although I mostly stay away from these things, it's different so I liked it. The idea is to only answer with one word and it is harder than you think it may be....

1. Where is your cell phone? purse
2. Your significant other? Dallan
3. Your hair? boring
4. Your mother? dramatic
5. Your father? phenomenal
6. Your favorite thing? Dallan
7. Your dream last night? sexy
8. Your favorite drink? Pepsi
9. Your dream/goal? happiness
10. The room you're in? office
11. Your ex? unimportant
12. Your fear? worms
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Florence
14. Where were you last night? home
15. What you're not? PC
16. Muffins? blueberry
17. One of your wish list items? Wii
18. Where you grew up? Cali
19. What are you wearing? jeans
20. Your TV? necessary!
21. Your pets? none
22. Your computer? tired
23. Your life? hectic
24. Your mood? excited
25. Missing someone? Whitesides
26. Your car? clean
27. Something you're not wearing? shoes
28. Favorite Store? Target
29. Your summer? busy
30. Like someone? yep
31. Your favorite color? pink
32. Last time you laughed? Wednesday
33. Last time you cried? overwhelmed

Time For A Little Catch Up....

Wow, are we seriously half way through June (and more to the point, a whole other year?!?!)? It seems like Dallan and I have been running in circles these last few weeks, so here's a nice montage of what we've been up to....

On May 31st, we had two weddings that we were lucky enough to attend. The first one was at the Sacramento LDS temple in Rancho Cordova. We feel so blessed that we were included in this very special occasion and couldn't be happier that their faithful waiting has finally paid off. After their sealing, we made our way back to Roseville so I could take a nap before heading up to Winchester (due North above Auburn, CA) for the wedding of one of my dearest longtime friends, Kirby. I can remember a time before Matt, but before him Kirby was never this happy. One of the best things about good ol' friends, is other good ol' friends. It was the first time in years that we were together.

We thought that once we survived wedding season, life would be lazy summer days. I couldn't wait to get into the pool and just relax with Dallan. I soon discovered, however, that pool days are funner with a 15 month old.... Since Dallan is not working right now, he's been marvelous to some friends of ours by watching their little girl Bella while they are at work. She is hilarious and Dallan and her adore each other. Who knew Dallan would go from combat training to lunching, hair styling and phones non-stop. Here are some of my fave Bella pictures....

With Dallan settling in, and both of us adjusting, I've decided to break from the Make-A-Wish Foundation for an opportunity much closer to home. Although I will totally miss the mission, my coworkers and Raiser's Edge, I'm very much looking forward to a new challenge.

Basically, we're doing fabulous and having the time of our lives!

Interesting Statistics

So, last night Dallan and I were having yummy hamburgers with some amazing friends when we started talking about various political/religious leaders. It made me think of a forward I'd received awhile ago, so here it is for you to ponder. I'll post the followup in a week or so...

Question:It is time to elect a new world leader, and only your vote counts.Here are the facts about the three leading candidates.

Candidate A-Associates with crooked politicians, and consults with astrologists.He's had two mistresses. He also chain smokes and drinks 8 to 10 martinis a day.

Candidate B-He was kicked out of office twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in college and drinks a quart of whiskey every evening.

Candidate C-He is a decorated war hero. He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks an occasional beer and never cheated on his wife.

Which of these candidates would be your choice?


Also, in light of an election year, when some feel like it isn't worth the time/effort/energy etc to vote, ponder this and make sure you know exactly who you are voting for....

Can you imagine working for a company that has a little more than 500 employees and has the following statistics?
*29 have been accused of spousal abuse
*7 have been arrested for fraud
*19 have been accused of writing bad checks
*117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses
*3 have done time for assault
*71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit
*14 have been arrested on drug-related charges
*8 have been arrested for shoplifting
*21 are currently defendants in lawsuits
*84 have been arrested for drunk driving in the last year

Can you guess which organization this is? Give up yet? It's the 535 members of the United States Congress. The same group of people that crank out hundreds of new laws each year designed to keep the rest of us in line.

Makes you think, doesn't it?

TAGGED

5 things on my list to do today
1. Plan Emily's birthday party
2. Pay bills
3. Change light bulb in hallway
4. Sort out dental benefits through Military
5. cancel hotel for this weekend (Dallan got us into military housing!)

5 snacks I enjoy
1. M&M's
2. Cheeseballs
3. Pepsi with Lime
4. Cheese :)
5. any sour candy

5 things I would do if I suddenly became a billionaire
1. Buy a plot of land and build Dallan's dream home
2. Take our World Cruise now
3. Adopt
4. Quit work, go to school full time
5. Start a foundation to benefit children's charities

5 places I've lived
1. Roseville, CA
2. Hau'ula, HI
3. Phoenix, AZ
4. West Jordan, UT
5. Concord, CA

5 Jobs I've Had:
1. Sun Splash
2. Nationwide Insurance
3. Chili's
4. Pier One Imports
5. Make-A-Wish Foundation (Utah and Greater Bay Area)

5 things people don't know about me
1. I actually do like to cook, I've just never really had to and I'm way out of practice.
2. People think that I'm just scared of worms but I'm scared of clowns and horses too. I can just hide these fears better.
3. While Dallan was home for leave we slept in twin beds. We'd gotten used to our own space. We're adjusting much better now, thank you! :)
4. I dig tattoo's. I can't explain it, but I think they are awesome!
5. I want to be a stay at home mom. I know, crazy huh?

I TAG anyone else who wants to give it a shot.

He's HOME (Kinda)

It's been awhile since I've posted anything but I figure I have a good excuse! Dallan is safely back in Utah and will be there for a few more weeks.

Here's a good link of their return. Dallan is the second Marine on the far right.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=3210656

Thankfully, the Livingston's were on hand with cameras in tow so when they pass them to me (next week when I'm back in Utah) I will post some.