XXIX Summer Olympic Games

The Olympics are definitely in full swing now. And I have watched it non stop. We have been recording so much that it has pushed everything else off our DVR. I think it's great.

My in-laws just got back for China. they went to the Opening Ceremonies and a few other events. I can't imagine being there now. Just awesome. They brought us back some really neat stuff. They got a bunch of little trinket stuff; bracelets, washclothes, pens, stickers, Opening ceremony memorabilia. We also got cell phone and key chaines, earrings, a beautiful chopsticks set, David got a tie and I got a pearl necklace. I'm excited to see their pictures too!

I've been pretty pleased with the events that have been broadcast. It also helps to have about 6 different channels covering 24 hours a day. My favorite events (in no particular order) are;


Who could not watch Michael Phelps







I really enjoy watching May-Treanor/Welsh



I'm really glad both men and women from USA got on the medal Podium. I think the women blew it. They really could have fixed a bunch of mistakes but I enjoyed it.




Maybe why I like diving so much is because my
mom did it when she was younger and so when
we went swimming we always asked her to show
us her stuff!

I like to watch any and all the events though. I hope everyone is watching them too!!! GO USA

What can you remember?

If you want to...give it a go.

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

One Year and Counting

On July 14th 2008, David and I celebrated our one year anniversary. I think we should reminisce.....

Such an incredible day....
This year we were in spokane with his whole family so we escaped to their lake house on Coeur d'Alene and spent the night there. We went shopping for knives (we needed a new set badly), saw a movie and went to the Melting Pot. Hmmm, and David got me flowers. It was such a simple and sweet anniversary. I loved it.

Our Family is Growing

Expecting, February 10, 2009

The Marriage Tag

How long have you been married? One year in 23 days!
How old is your spouse? 24 on Friday
Who eats more? definitely David. I have to cook for 4 so that we have enough
Who said I love you first? Him
Who is taller? Him
Who sings better? Me
Who is smarter? oh have you met my husband? genius
Who controls the T.V. remote? he does but when I want to, I do
Whose temper is worse? hmm, about the same I think
Who does the Laundry? Me, he does an occasional load
Who does the dishes? Mostly Me
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? looking at it, he does
Who cooks dinner? right now, neither. but it's pretty much 50/50
Who is more stubborn? Me
Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? more often it's him
Who has more friends? well I'd say the same. but we hang out with mine more often
Who has more siblings? exact same!
Who wears the pants in the family? I don't think that's been established fully yet. Sometimes it's me, others it's him

I love my David

Gel Toes

The new thing in pedicure world is Gel Toes. I think it should be renamed Glitter Toes. The reason for this is that all the colors have glitter in them. It's actually a powder not a polish. They use a clue first and then dump the powder, shake it off and let it dry. It's supposed to last a month or so. I went with my friend Emily on Thursday and got them done at a school...it was $15! A rip off. I am thinking that I could find it at a supply store and do it myself for cheaper. I want to try it on my finger nails too. The result I have to tell you is pretty cute. Mine are pink, like barbie pink and sooo cute!

Weather

I am not a partly cloudy, 56 degree girl. And yet the last few days here have been exactly that, even at times colder, and rainy. For goodness sakes, it's June; aka summer. I want sunny and about 80. That's the kind of weather I pray for. I look outside every morning, log onto weather.com 4 times a day, waiting for the sun to be high in the sky, no sign of clouds. And yet this is the weekend I'm getting
Jun 6 Today
Windy with isolated thunderstorms developing. High 71F. Chance of rain 30%.
Jun 7 Tomorrow
Chance of a shower or two during the morning, followed by partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.

Perming.... still cool.

There have been some requests for documentation on my new curly hair; since I am vain... I will comply.

Jake helped me with my photo shoot.

I Will Survive....Hey Hey!

For as long as I can remember, my mother has been running. She is this skinny little petite woman with legs. She's done races throughout her life and just finished her first triathlon...GO MOM!



Since she loves to run she has tried to get me to share in the passion....to no avail. I hate running. For those who run; why do you do something that makes your body hurt? It just doesn't feel good to me and never has. I haven't lasted 2 weeks in a running workout. Sorry mom it just workes better for people like you.
Then I get married and low and behold, my mother-in-law....a runner. She is built much the same as my mom, skinny little petite, with strength. She has done multiple races including the Boston Marathon this year...GO MOM-IN-LAW.



With both sides invested in running, it was inevitable; I began another attempt at running. To be honest, I never really trained nor did a get to a vigorous workout routine but for whatever reason, and I still don't really have one; I signed up for the BolderBoulder 10k in Colorado. GO ME!



What do you know, I finished. I finished faster than I thought I would. For me, 12 min. miles are stellar. The legacy continues

Sur-ock @ the Daines Home

So last night was the big final-e of American Idol. This was my first season experience and I actually really like the show. After David Cook was announced as the Idol for Season 7, my husband was surprised and I was shocked thus we were sur-ocked. Now, it wasn't a bad thing. Cook is not a bad choice and he has had a few songs that I have like; (Billie Jean, Eleanor Rigby) hmm...girl songs.... anyway, but he hasn't been my pick. Archuleta has been my vote since day one. He totally has a better voice and he's so funny in front of the camera; just a cute little boy. I always thought Cook seemed a bit arrogant but at the same time a nice enough guy. My husband likes him better and has since the beginning but he did think that Archuleta was going to win. 12 million votes....kinda sounds like a lot but the 56% to 44% doesn't. Anyway, needless to say we were not expecting the outcome of last night's Idol results. However, I'm ok with it. Archuleta will get a great contract and I'll buy his CD.

Women's Conference 2008

Ok, so every year for the past three years, my mother and I have gone to BYU Women's Conference. Each year we pick up more people to go with. My grandma, aunts, cousins, etc. It is something I look forward to all year and am excited for many more traditions of annual Women's conference. Like my mom, I love to do the humanitarian aid projects while listening to the classes. This year I completed 2 baby blankets and 1 1/2 loomed hats. I feel so homemaker-like. Another favorite is seeing the mass herds of women gathered all across campus, each filled with excitement over their latest spiritual feeding. For me, it doesn't matter what the class is on or who is speaking, there is always something that the spirit can and does teach. I learn how to be a better wife, neighbor, daughter, friend; person. Sheri Dew spoke at our Friday morning session and it was a phenomenal and extremely touching talk. She encouraged women of the church to be different, that we have a sacred duty to set the example. An example that helps women to shed forth their light and knowledge to the world. She asked, "We should be far more distinctive than even the very finest women in the world. Are we?"

The spirit that can be felt at the conference is so very strong. For those who have never attended, I encourage you to look into it for 2009. Go to http://ce.byu.edu/cw/womensconference

Back to Zoobieville

It's true, we are once again in BYU territory. David and I went for a week to visit my family and his brother's family. Then after, we packed the car and drove to Utah. We are just about moved in and I am so excited to see some of my friends that I will have to leave behind in June. While here, David will finish his last term and finally receive his Bachelors. I will get things ready for our new home, make sure everything is in order and work a few hours at the good 'ole P.F.

Isn't it great to visit family

some times you forget what they are like

Easter Fun

Under here?

This year for Easter I was with my family since I had been watching the kids. My parents came home from their cruise on Easter so we were able to be together. All except for David. The kids and I painted Easter Eggs on Saturday and had the hunt. We found our Easter Baskets on Sunday and played croquet on Monday. It was such a fun weekend with my family.

While the Cats Away, the Mice Will Play

About a month ago, my parents went on a cruise for their 25th wedding anniversary. While they were gone having fun on a boat...my siblings and I had fun at the casa. I came out and played "mom". It was such a blast. We slept in til 10am, made some awesome meals, went to movies, sat outside in the gorgeous sun, and took a trip to see Bryce and Pamela. It was pretty cool to be with them and feel like one of the kids again. I almost forgot I was married.....no how could I forget my dear husband. I missed him a lot!

When we were visiting B&P, we went to a park near their new home. The kids had fun playing....especially James and Taylor; they're buddies. The girls sat around and talked (of course). It was fun to see Kaylee there too since she was visiting the same time.

Proud Homeowner

It is official. David and I bought a house. We love it. The furniture we bought here was delivered and now we just have to wait til the end of June to move ourselves and everything else in! Check older posts to see the link to pictures of our new pad!