Mom, the Intern

Oldie but goodie.

2012-01-31T12:11:00.001-07:00

I found this photo of Smush from August 2010 a few weeks ago, and for some reason I had forgotten to edit it. It's a gem! The orange stripes, the surprised look on his face, and the strand of drool coming down from his pouty red lip. All perfect. Poor guy has "the scoots" today and I'm feeling quite sorry for him. And myself. Because cleaning diarrhea off of someone's entire back is anything

Hair update.

2012-01-27T14:39:00.001-07:00

I'm finally figuring out my new hair, a whole month later. I do love it, as does everyone else. Just keep the compliments coming!I was a little stressed when at first, it seemed dry and unmanageable. But through trial and error, I've nailed down the best products for styling it:1) John Frieda "Sheer Blonder" shampoo (only 2x a week)2) L'Oreal EverSleek smoothing deep conditioning balm (

The grossest things I can't resist eating.

2012-01-25T10:38:00.002-07:00

Have you ever been chowing down on something and then had the thought, "This is so nasty but I can't stop eating it?" If you're a human being, probably. If you're an animal, woof woof chirp chirp meow (I hope you speak English). But anyway, I was eating some (read: too many) Tootsie Rolls last night when the thought occurred to me that Tootsie Rolls are kind of ... gross. They don't have much

Monday chuckle.

2012-01-23T15:44:00.001-07:00

cred Seriously ... I can't contain myself.And I can't stop watching!

Sometimes ...

2012-01-20T11:17:00.001-07:00

After a three-hour choir rehearsal last night, I'm feeling completely worn out. Good thing my kids slept until 8:30 this morning! Do you guys remember that horribly cheesetastic Britney Spears song, "Sometimes," from back in the day? No? Let me refresh your memory. You're welcome. Ok, now that you're in the mood, let's play a game. I'll start. Sometimes... It's hard for me to get out

Where did she go?

2012-01-19T11:12:00.003-07:00

Many of you were wondering what happened to me yesterday. I apologize for any confusion. In protest of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), I decided to make my blog private for a day. I'd like to take a minute to get a little political here, even though I don't really enjoy discussing politics. But I think this issue is so much bigger than donkeys vs. elephants.

A story about tables.

2012-01-16T11:00:00.000-07:00

When Dill and I got married, his siblings went in on a wonderful folding table and set of chairs as one of our gifts. It worked great in all of our apartment situations and we really loved it. There's baby Bubby and me making gingerbread cookies on it. You can see how snazzy it is for a folding table. When we moved back from Utah, my parents kindly gave us their old dining table-- a real

Friday funny.

2012-01-13T09:07:00.000-07:00

Have you seen those "Sh*t ____ People Say" videos and memes going around the Internet? They're pretty funny and true to life. But none are more clever or hilarious than this one. Enjoy, and have a happy Friday AND three-day weekend! Add your own things that nobody says in the comments. I'll start: "I plugged up the toilet."Annnnnnnd go!

What NOT to do at a concert.

2012-01-12T10:55:00.001-07:00

You all know I'm something of a music nerd. Ok, a big, huuuuuuge music nerd of epic proportions. It's alright -- I'm just going to go ahead and own this fact. Because it's kind of sexy that I can tell you the precise notes which make up the major harmonic third of a dial tone. Right? (F + A. Work it, girl.) As you can imagine, I attend a lot of recitals, concerts and other musical

Tom Cruise's stunt double.

2012-01-09T12:34:00.002-07:00

The first time I ever saw Dill, I thought, "Dang! That is one fine lookin' son-of-a-gun!" Tall, dark and handsome. Our first encounter was a blind date, and afterwards I felt like maybe I should play the lottery or at least buy a Scratchers card. That kind of luck is not to be had on 99% of blind dates. Fact.The second time we went out, Dill drove us to a church function. That was the first time

Ch-ch-ch-check it out!

2012-01-05T12:19:00.002-07:00

Credit Is this awesome or what????Messiah in America (recorded and released last year by the choir I'm in) debuted at Numero Uno on the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums chart this week! Way to go, MCO!And if you haven't yet heard this stunning album, take a listen here. Your ears will thank you.

A book about dead bodies. Whaaaa?

2012-01-02T11:15:00.002-07:00

I'm weird (news flash). If you've been reading this blog for any amount of time, you know that. Perhaps the weirdest thing about me is my dichotomous feelings about death. I'm both terrified of it and fascinated by it. I guess the deal is, I'm highly interested in the mechanics and science of death, but I don't exactly want it happening to me or anyone else. Catch my drift?Yep, weirdness

Six exciting years.

2011-12-30T09:47:00.000-07:00

What kind of people get married on December 30? Crazy BYU students who are just too in love to wait until a more reasonable date.That's who.(BYU really needs to get on board with Spring Break.)But why wait when you can start having the time of your life RIGHT NOW?Thanks for six fabulous years, Dill. Here's to forever more.[Insert lovey-dovey mushy baby talk here]

Finally got brave: skinny jean saga.

2011-12-28T09:48:00.000-07:00

Well, I never finished the 30 for 30 Challenge, did I? If my memory serves me right, I never even got beyond Day 28. Dang it. Oh well. Moving on.To start, you must know that historically, I have despised skinny jeans. I have seen them worn correctly by a few fashionable women, but often, they just hug people's bodies in all the wrong ways. Every pair I ever tried on was met with frustration --

Christmas hangover.

2011-12-27T11:19:00.000-07:00

This is about how Christmas was for us. Too. Much. Fun. Maaaaaaannnnn. I've been totally zonked the past few days. So many people in town, so many get-togethers, so many early mornings. SO MUCH CANDY. I was so out of it this morning I tripped on my own pajama pants hem and sprawled across the floor like an elderly woman. I only sustained minor rug burn on my knee, but the fall was so

Scenes of Christmas.

2011-12-23T15:04:00.003-07:00

Hope you are having a wonderful holiday. Enjoy these Christmas images from mi casa. Happy Christmas, everyone!

2011 Timeline.

2011-12-21T10:41:00.001-07:00

This is what we've been up to all year. Click to enlarge (you know you want to). No, we did not mail these out, as cool as that would be. I could use the noble excuse of wanting to save trees, but in all honesty,I'm just cheap.Not a shocking revelation to those who know me.But look on the bright side -- one less card you have to feel badly about throwing away. Cheers!

Christmas cuteness.

2011-12-20T10:30:00.001-07:00

This is a MUST WATCH VIDEO. Seriously, it's the absolute cutest thing I've ever seen. I had to watch it again. And again. Definitely squee-worthy.Watch to the end! Filmed by Devin Super Tramp.

Musical stuff and hairrrrr reveal!

2011-12-19T10:59:00.000-07:00

I went and got my hairs did this weekend. I know you're dying to see what I chose! Here are a couple of before pictures. First up, the girls I sang next to all semester for EVMCO. They're the best! Aaaaaannnnnnd ... me with the amazingly talented Brandon and Brett Stewart, the mastermind brothers behind MCO. (Sorry it's so blurry and small -- phone pic. One day, I'll remember to bring a

Hair input.

2011-12-14T13:30:00.000-07:00

A confession: I haven't had a hair cut since February. I know, right? Almost a year. It's because I've been trying desperately to get it to grow. But I've recently determined it's time for trim at the very least. Here's basically what I look like right now. This was two months ago, so it's a bit longer today. I'm finally seeing my fabulous hair girl Rebecca this weekend and I need your input

Thank you thank you thank you

2011-12-12T10:27:00.000-07:00

I cannot express enough gratitude for your generosity. Seriously, I have the best readers! The auction was a HUUUUUUUUGE success. I hoped to raise at least $500 and we topped that by a long shot. The auction itself brought in $678.00, plus I have received additional cash donations for Stacy, bringing our total so far to $765.00. Wow. I'm speechless. In all this, I have learned something about

The beard paid off.

2011-12-07T10:14:00.001-07:00

Thanks so much for all your generous bids on Stacy's Auction! We've raised quite a bit of money already, but let's keep this going. So many awesome prizes to bid on. If you haven't checked it out, get over there! On Sunday night, we went to my parents' house for Sunday dinner. That night, our Church leaders and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir presented a Christmas devotional which was broadcasted

Charity Auction for Stacy Lewis -- AUCTIONS CLOSED!

2011-12-05T09:54:00.000-07:00

Last Friday, I told you about my friend Stacy. I met Stacy on an Internet forum way back in 2007 -- at the time, she was living in Georgia and I was in Utah. A handful of kids and a few moves later, we still communicate regularly through a private message board with about 15 other Internet friends we call the Pirate Girls. (It's a long story.) Stacy is an astounding woman. She was a

Auction Item: Customized Hair Accessories from Lacey J. (2)

2011-12-05T09:38:00.001-07:00

The winner of this auction will receive one custom-made hair accessory/headband from Lacey Jones. THIS ITEM IS VALUED AT $10.00. BIDDING WILL START AT $4.00 AND INCREASE BY A MINIMUM OF $1.00 PER BID.(go here for Lacey's first auction.)

Auction Item: Jade Green and Canary Yellow Chunky Necklace and Earrings Set

2011-12-05T09:11:00.000-07:00

I mentioned Blossom, the salon where I get my hair cut in downtown Mesa, is also a boutique, right? They have the CUTEST stuff in there. I always try to show up early to my hair appointments so I can browse through all the unique and adorable jewelry, accessories and clothing they have to offer. There's something for everyone! If you're ever downtown, be sure to check them out. Brooke, the owner