Joe has a blog on xanga.com. You've probably seen the link in our "favorite sites" section over there <------------ Check it out...you *probably* won't regret it. :)
He usually does little creative writing posts. Most of the stories are loosely based on truth (which makes them even funnier) and are a lot like our previous post (which if you didn't catch it, he happened to write). He's really quite talented and has a few faithful followers.
Yesterday we had plans to drive down and meet Letta in Salt Lake. Before we left, he found out that his blog was featured on the front page of xanga. It's pretty cool to get featured and an easy way to get more people to read his stuff.
So, later that day he brings it up in the car very casually, "So, you probably don't care, but my blog was featured on the front page of xanga today." He didn't think I'd care? Maybe he thought that because I tease him sometimes about being slightly addicted to xanga. Maybe he thought that because, while it's generating a lot of traffic onto his blog, it's really not that big of a deal to him so he figured it wouldn't be a big deal to me either. I'm not really sure why. Whatever the reason, I think his blog is awesome and I wanted to brag a little about how awesome he is. If you're still reading thing, I'm sorry for bragging.
On another note, while we were in Salt Lake I bought my brides maid dress for Lisa's wedding in June. I hate going to places like David's Bridal where they feel like they need to hold your hand through the store. It makes me feel like a 5 year old and while I can understand that the dresses are expensive, customers should at least feel like they have the option of looking on their own...especially when they know EXACTLY what they need. And if someone is shopping for a wedding that is 4 months away, I'm pretty sure that they understand you need to order well in advance to make sure that you get it on time. For some reason the lady at the front felt the need to tell me that more than once in a very condescending tone (as if I didn't hear her the first time). Bleh. So that's my rant about that. Who knew I could find so much to gripe about from my half hour visit there!
We visited my Great-Grandma Chandler too. In fact, that was our reason for making the trip. She's doing pretty well for her age (mid 90's or something). She's just becoming a little forgetful, which I think is probably normal. At least she recognized us as family when we showed up unexpectedly even if we did have to remind her of our names frequently. I can only hope that I'd be doing as well as she is when I reach her age.
After our little visit, Joe and I took the opportunity to go to Ikea since it's one of our favorite stores and its two hours away. We bought a whole bunch of awesomeness and all for under $20.
So to wrap up this not-so-short blog into a few sentences: Joe is funny. David's Bridal sucks. Grandma isn't getting any younger. Ikea is awesome. The End.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
He Didn't Think I'd Care
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Dunkin' Donuts
Do you remember the "Dunkin' Donuts" man?
We had a plumber come over to our house last night that was the Mexican version of him. You see, our pressure regulator valve (that's PRV to you mechanically-inclined types, so I sound at least a little bit educated) failed, and we had something like 150psi of water pressure running through our copper pipes, which after a short while would've been a very bad thing. With a quick call to the nearest Dunkin' Donuts, we were assured he would come to our house quickly.
Well, it turns out that quick is a relative word in the English language. But he did come. Our PRV is in the closet in our front room by the water heater and furnace, so it was really accessible. But it made for having interesting conversations with the Missus.
I don't remember exactly what we said, but this fictitious conversation below has the spirit of things:
J: "How was your day at work?"
A: "Well, it went pretty okay, except for I had this crazy old lady call that drove me nuts."
It was something else. But at least we don't have to worry about our pipes, water heater, or donuts exploding while we're away at work.
Monday, February 18, 2008
The Weekend
Friday night Joe was up all night emptying everything that could be emptied. It wasn't from the food, I swear! Our friend Emily was sick with the same thing just the day before, and she was generous enough to share.
He was sick all weekend, so we didn't end up going to the concert. We gave the tickets to Paul and Candace. I hope they enjoyed it :)
Sunday night Joe was feeling a little better, so we took some silly pictures. We look really dumb in the silly ones, so here's a good one.
And a Silly one
Hope you all had a good weekend :)
Monday, February 11, 2008
CRAZY Weekend
Just when I get sick of having nothing to do, we have a weekend where I feel like there isn't even time to breathe.
We had planned to paint the kitchen on Saturday. Friday our new fridge was going to arrive and I was totally stoked. Something got mixed up with our purchase, and the fridge never came. Not really a big deal...except for that I was so excited and now we have to find it somewhere else. It was so pretty too...
So, I get over the fact that my beautiful new fridge is not coming. No big deal. Then Paul and Candace decide they want to move on Saturday. It was super short notice (literally hours), so we decide to paint friday. Joe actually got off work a little early and with the help of my friend Emily, Paul and Candace, they had it finished by the time I got home at 4:15. It was so awesome!! Here are some pictures...
Don't look at the ugly brass light fixture. Those are next in line to be replaced :)
If you notice at the top, Joe put up the poor man's version of crown moulding. He's his own worst critic, so he might be unhappy I posted a close up of his work...but he also said that he wanted an unbiased opinion of how it looks. Not that pictures on a blog are the best medium for that, but it'll have to do.
The paint is a little lighter than I wanted, but that's okay. I had in mind a little more of a grayish blue. The kitchen looks a little too country for my taste, so we'll have to "modernize" it with some
artwork on the walls and stainless steel appliances (though we already planned on the latter).
So, anywho, painting was done Friday and Saturday morning we got up early to run to Lowes (one of my favorite stores ever) to get that moulding stuff. I don't really know what to call it. Crown moulding is a little too fancy for what it is :) Joe was about 1/3 done putting it up when Paul arrived with the moving truck. So we took a 6 hour break to help them move. I love their little place that they found. It's so big and roomy for the price they found it at. It's a steal! We finished moving and went back to work.
Bleh. It was a non stop day. Moving at our house sucks. All of their stuff was upstairs since that's where all three bedrooms are. It was a big pain. Atleast I didn't have to go to the gym :) A lot was accomplished, but I was exhausted!!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Because It Looked Fun....
What is your husband's name? Joe
How long have you been together? 2.5 years
How long did you date? 6 weeks. It's not as crazy as it sounds!! We knew each other 4.5 years before we dated.
Who eats more? Overall--Joe by a long shot! For breakfast, I eat about twice as much as him, but it's my biggest meal of the day and he eats about 3 times as much as me at lunch and dinner. Plus, he snacks and snacks and snacks and snacks some more. All day long, he snacks. It no wonder he doesn't weight 800 lbs. If only I were blessed with such a metabolism!
Who said I love you first? I don't really remember. Probably him. He totally wanted me ;)
Who is taller? Him
Who is smarter? It's a moot answer, but I'm going to say Me :)
Who is more sensitive? Me again
Who does the laundry? I think it's pretty even, but Joe whines so much he'd probably say that he ALWAYS had to do it :)
Who does the dishes? Joe. ( I cook; he cleans. But if he happens to cook, he cleans too)
Who sleeps on the right? Well, That depends on the way you look at it....from the foot of the bed, Joe does. From the head of the bed, I do. I sleep on joe's right side when he's on his back and he sleeps on my right side if I'm on my stomach. Confused yet?
Who mows the lawn? I don't know....the magical lawn faries my $45/mo HOA fee pays for.
Who cooks dinner? Me
Who drives when you are together? Joe
Who is more stubborn?ME!!!!!
Who kissed who first?Joe kissed me first...again, he totally wanted me.
Who asked who out first? Ummmm...I don't think that question applies for us. I wouldn't know how to answer that.
Who proposed? He did...we were laying underneath my 1989 Geo Metro changing the oil. He got frustrated with something, threw his wrench down and just said, "Will you marry me?" as the rest of his future happiness from that point forward depended on my answer. We both knew we were going to get married. It was just a matter of when.
Who has more siblings? Joe has 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Crazy big, eh?
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Digital Scrapbooking
Digital Scrapbooking I've been doing.
Me and Sara, my best friend(right after Joe, of course. Sorry Sare!)
Me and Auntie. She helped me make this page.
I couldn't figure out what needed to be added.
She picked out the flowers at the top.
Jeffy-poo. 'Nuff Said
My friend's bridal shower in Nov '04
Halloween '05Friday, February 1, 2008
Sucky Genes
So, we just found out that Joe has rheumatoid arthritis. Blah! This is bad timing as he found out due to some blood work he was having for his high blood pressure. He's been on his new medication only for about a month which is working wonders. It brought his blood pressure down from about 150/95 to about normal which is great. Now we have something else to deal with! We're going into see a specialist on the 14th. Poor kid can't catch a break. If it isn't cancer, it's always gotta be something else :) Good times!
