Green Thumb

A couple of weeks ago I decided I was going to take up gardening. So far that has consisted of mowing the yard, raking up nine bags of fall leaves, and planting 12 red Begonias in my front yard. I have 12 more I want to get in the ground tonight, but I don't think I am going to have time. We have big storms rolling in tomorrow. It could make for an interesting day! Since the weather has been nicer, Bailey and I walk 2 1/2 to 3 miles every Saturday and Sunday. This allows me to cover some good ground in our neighborhood. So many yards are plush and green and then there are those that are dead and neglected. My goal is to be in the first category of yards. I will keep you all posted on the progress of my new summer project.

I was just reading through my new "Advertising Age" magazine here at work. The highest grossing new product on the market in 2007 was Campbell's Reduced Sodium Soup. They grossed $101 million in sales. The next highest grossing new product was Birds Eye Steamfresh Frozen Vegetable making $87 million. I love and use both of those products on a regular basis. You are welcome Campbell and Birds Eye.

It's Top Chef night! WAAHOO!

Ole!

Kody and I went to Abuelo's last night for dinner. I love surprise dining out meals in the middle of the week. We accidentally ordered guacamole, two entrees and dessert. I have been obsessed with guacamole since our honeymoon. I always thought I hated it until we ate and the best Mexican restaurant on the plant. I always thought it looked gross so there was no way it would taste good. I'm not wrong often, but boy was I wrong for twenty-three years of my life! Anyway, last night I was in a semi seafood mood so I got enchiladas with shrimp, scallops, mushrooms and guacamole in them. I failed to realize, however, that the enchiladas weren't filled with shrimp and scallops like I was lead to believe; they were lightly sprinkled with shrimp and scallops and filled with guacamole! I think I could have turned into an avocado after that meal. So good. We spent the meal discussing past relationships. That may sound weird, but after being together for almost six and a half years (oh my gosh) you tend to be able to laugh and not care. We were discussing how certain decisions that we thought were small or no big deal at all at the time probably had a huge impact on the way our lives turned out. We were talking about that in our bible study a little Monday night as well. God is always in control even if we don't think realize His plan is in action.

I'm having a good day so far. A lot of it has to do with the fact that I got in a great run this morning. I was one of the only ones in the gym which is very unusal early in the morning. I had not been able to run since Saturday and I've been missing it so much. The weather the past few days has no helped at all. Everything is flooded. I hope our yard is thirsty!

"Taught you bought hangin' tough..."

This past weekend Kody and I were in Edmond for Brooke's wedding. It was beautiful and sweet and everything I know she wanted it to be. She looked gorgeous. Her dress was clean and simple. I love her hair. I will put up pictures eventually, but I am kind of a slacker when it comes to those things! One of the highlights of the day was finding out that the lady that was doing her make-up used to do make-up for New Kids on the Block!!! I am not kidding. She is from Boston and as all true New Kids fans know, that is where it all started. How jealous am I that Brooke can tell people her make-up artist worked for New Kids on the Block. Some girls have all the luck....

Last night was the first night of our female bible study from church. The two young married classes are getting together to study every other week. I'm really excited about it. It is going to be so nice to have that connection with people here in Tulsa. Kody is going to go to the men's study as well. I think it is going to be very positive for both of us.

Last night we had very strong storms. Kody and I both woke up about 3AM to the loudest hail I have ever heard. I thought all of our windows were going to bust. Apparently the tornado sirens were going, but we couldn't here them. That is kind of scary! Bailey slept through the whole thing on our bed. I love that silly dog.

One of my great friends from high school who lives in California now, Brittany, gets to go see NKOTB perform on the Today Show. Seriously people, I have to see them. I'm getting too jealous of my friends!

The Right Stuff

It's official! New Kids on the Block are making comeback. A new single in May, an album this summer, and a reunion tour this fall. Goodness gracious could this day get better? They appeared on the Today Show this morning. They look exactly the same. YAY! Their new and improved website also went live today, www.nkotb.com. Check it out! Tour dates will be announced soon and you better believe that I will be there. I feel like I am eight years old again and I love it. Now I just need to find my New Kids slap bracelet....for real.

Kody and I are heading to Edmond this weekend for Brooke's wedding. I'm very excited for all the festivities. It should be a good time.

In other fantastic happenings, I won the "Lucky 13" bracket pool at work. WOOHOO! My bracket winning streak is still alive. Show me the money.

Spring Showers Bring Wedding Bells!

I love the sound of thunder in the middle of the afternoon. It calms me. It sounds odd saying that thunder calms me, but it really does. I love our building during the spring. Our entire building is windows so I get to see all the action when storms come through. Pretty great if you are a weather freak like me.

This week is going to be exciting because Brooke is getting married on Saturday! I am traveling to Edmond Wednesday afternoon for a final dress fitting for my bridesmaid dress. It is beautiful. I would expect nothing less from Brooke! I'm trying to get in some serious workouts this week so I can still fit into the dress. I get paranoid since I don't physically have the dress and can't make sure it fits right now. Anyway, I'm so excited for Brooke and the wedding. It's going to be fabulous.

In other news, I became CPR certified last week. If you ever go into cardiac arrest or just need a little help breathing I'm your girl! Also, Tennessee lost so my bracket is shot. No worries though, I'm still leading the Lucky 13 pool at work. There is still hope!

Happy Spring!

I've become so bad about updating and I have decided that is OK because I don't think that many people are suffering from my lack of posting. Kody and I got back from skiing with my parents last week. We went to Winter Park and had a blast. One of my dad's residents was there on vacation with his family so we spent an afternoon skiing with him. It was great for Kody to get to talk to him about resident life and all that good stuff. We celebrated my mom's birthday. I'm sure skiing was just what she dreamed she would be doing on her birthday! She is getting so much better every trip. I'm very proud of her. I believe Kody, my dad, and I conquered the mountain. There is no mountain that can tame us! I can't wait to go next year, but we are going to have to see what Kody's schedule is like since he'll technically be out of classes by then. Crazy.

Tuesday night I was officially named next year's OSU SAA president. I love being the president of things. I think that is my true calling in life. Anyway, I'm really excited about it because it keeps me involved and helps me meet a lot of new people. I really hope I am not taking on too much. I'm also currently interning with the League of Women Voters and I have be toying with the idea of taking some nutrition/science classes at the community college here in Tulsa. I know, I'm ridiculous. I love school and I love learning. My dream is to someday be able to be a trainer in some form. I think it would be great when we have kids so I can "stay home", but also continue to work and be involved in something I'm passionate about. Anyway, that is my new idea. Who knows if I'll follow through on it. I also decided a year ago that I was going to go to culinary school. That obviously hasn't happened, but I guess never say never!

In other news, tonight is a BIG night for my bracket. I have the potential to get seven of the eight Elite Eight teams correct. I still have all my final four and championship game teams in as well. I could win some big money at work...not that I like to gamble or anything. hehe I really just enjoy winning and if that means that I have to accept a prize in monetary form then so be it! If Tennessee loses, however, please don't talk to me.

Today is by far the most beautiful day of the year. I'm leaving work to go play outside with Bailey. I hope everyone has a splendid day!

Someone is Always Watching...

Today during lunch I worked out in the gym in the basement of our building. This is nothing new, I generally do that a couple times a week. It usually happens when I am too lazy to get up at a decent hour to get it out of the way in the morning. Today was one of those days. Oops. :) Anyway, I finished changing and was heading to the elevators to head back to the office. A man walked out of the men's locker room, but didn't see me. No big deal...I just followed him around the corner back to the elevators. He was dressed in gym clothes and obviously just about to start his work out. All the sudden, he takes his left hand and shoves it down the back of his pants and starts scratching away. I was so embarrassed because I hit the elevator button and it "dinged" and he saw me. I turned around quickly to play it off like I didn't just witness him scratching himself while walking down the hall. I wonder what I have done when I thought no one was around? That scares me a little. Just remember, someone is always watching so don't shove your hands down your pants without making sure it is all clear first!

I can't believe it is March already. That means it is almost time for summer which means I can start getting semi excited about Christmas. WOOHOO!