Coincidence? I think not...

So I went and saw the movie "Swing Vote". Coincidence that this movie came out in an election year and was released just 3 months prior to the election date? I think not! Despite all the critics bad reviews out there and the fact it bombed at the box office I actually liked it. It was funny, a bit thought provoking, and a little politically incorrect at times. Voting in the state of Utah seems pointless to me...as our electoral votes pretty much a guarantee the Republican Nomination not that that is a good or a bad thing, it's just hard to see the point in voting at all in a state so apart of one political party. Any how...has any one else seen this? What were your thoughts?

As the group Simple Plan once sung..."I'm ADDICTED to you!"

Hey gang :) Well I like the rest of the adult females across the United States have now finished the finale of the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn! All I can say is such a good time! I was going to wait to get the book and had no plans of standing in line till midnight at Barnes and Noble, but after talking with my girl friends Kari and Jenn on Friday night last week, we got sooo excited and headed out at 11:50 p.m. to the local Walmart to get the book! I read it just over a day as I couldn't put it down! I wanted to know what happened before someone ruined it for me! Don't be alarmed! I realize the book has been out less than a week so I wont put any spoilers on my blog to ruin it for any of you...but I must say as much as I hate to admit it that I loved the book ! Sigh...

The Last Ryde. Need I say more?

We went to a funeral this past week for Adam's cousin. This was the hearse most cleverly titled the "Last Ryde" that was used. Special times...

Paradox

Is life a paradox? Or is it just me? I have discovered something about myself in the past few months...many of you may have already known this about me, but to me it was a revelation (for lack of a better term). I have determined that I don't make sense!

You might be wondering what has brought on these new insights? Well, I will tell you. Cupcakes. Simple yet ever so complicated cupcakes. How is it that I can be a person that enjoys cake, but doesn't enjoy cupcakes? They are made of the same ingredients, the same package, the same sprinkles on top. One may even argue that the cake to frosting ratio of a cupcake is superior to that of ordinary cake, and one might further suggest that the cupcake is more aesthetically pleasing than regular cake...

To these arguments I say: "Your Right. And yet. I am unswayed."

*Sigh*. I know, I know. It doesn't make sense. If anything, I should be the other way around, loving the cup of the cake over the basic rectangular or square cake pan... *double sigh*

Like I said...a paradox.

Wien Waits for YOU!

America is my country, and VIENNA is my hometown! The other night at 10 pm when the young adolescent males of the Millstream Ward flooded my home for a sleepover and game night, I fled to my parents home in an effort to escape the noise and testosterone! When I arrived my sister Vicki was there along with her friend from Graz, Osterreich was visiting! I cannot even express how homesick I was for Vienna as I sat and spoke with Vicki and Monica! Monica had her two sons with her, one 6 yrs, and one 9, and it was so so grand hearing German being spoken and allowing myself to indulge in old memories! Vienna was seriously (aside from marriage) the BEST time of my life! I saw and experienced so many wonderful things and made life long friends whom I love with my whole heart! I am surely feeling homesick right now, even though I am technically home! Vienna girls: Ich Liebe Dich!!!

BiRtHdAY ShOut OuTs!!!

Hello everyone! I just wanted to highlight 3 great individuals in my life that have Birthdays this week!!!

Birthday Numero 1:
Marci Sweetest Mouse McDaniel! Dear little Marci's birthday was yesterday July 10th! I have known Marci my entire life practically...as we met when I was 3 and she was 2.Ahhh! We were tooo cute! Marci has always been a constant friend! Always kind, always cute as a button, and always an amazing example. When I think of Marci I first think of the color pink as she is super girlie and very much a lady! Marc I love you! Happy Birthday again!

Birthday Numero 2:
Vicki Jo is my next highlighted birthday! Her birthday is today July 11th and I feel guilty that she called me at work today and I forgot to wish her happy birth! So I am going to post for everyone a little bit about my beautiful sister! Vicki Jo is for one beautiful! She is the only one of my sisters that received my dad's dark hair and my mom's beautiful blue eyes! There is no end to Vicki's amazing talents! She is an amazing artist, friend, sister, daughter, mother, cook, she is crafty as can be, a wonderful housekeeper, a dedicated exerciser/runner, she plays the piano, speaks a foreign language, went on a mission, married an awesome guy (Derek has always been my fav brother in law! but ssshhhhhhh dont tell the others!!!), and has given life to 5 of the most beautiful and talented kids ever! Vicki I love you with all my heart! I will miss seeing you and your cute family each week, but will be so excited that Adam and I have another place to come visit! Happy Birthday sis! Your the best!

Birthday Numero 3:
Birthday Numero 3 goes to my mother-in-law Tammy whose birthday is also today. I am a terrible daughter and did not get the card in the mail so this blog post will have to be substitute! Tammy is great and always sends inspiring messages and happy pictures to my phone. She has an abundance of homemaking skills that go above and beyond! She makes clothing and was even daring enough to make her own wedding dress! Besides being a talented seamstress, she cans goods, paints, has an amazing garden, and is a great example as she is always doing missionary work and service. Unfortunately we rarely get to see her, but I hope she knows we love her! Happy Birthday Mom!