Trying to find something to say.....

So, I haven't been on here in awhile and figured I should post something. The thing is nothing is really going on. Trent has been wrestling, Kaela doing the brownie and dance thing and that's it. I guess I could talk about Trent's wrestling but there's not much to say other than he's lost every match he has wrestled. He is trying and is doing better this year. He just needs to be more aggressive. It's really not too much to ask. I personally don't care for the sport. I don't like watching it at all. I can watch just about any other sport but this one. I remember watching Dalan wrestle in high school and it was horrible. Now I'm watching my son lie there on the floor, on his back and unable to move. What mother wouldn't want to run down there on the mat and throw the kid who has their son in a tight headlock across the room? The thought has crossed my mind a couple times then I remember it's a sport. A weird, crazy sport. Why anyone would voluntarily do this is beyond me. Trent seems to like it though, so I guess I'll have to sit on the edge of my seat at all his matches because after all, that's what good mothers do.

Black Friday

When I lived in SoCal and Dalan's parents would come out to visit, Joan and I would always gather our bravery and venture out into the craziness that is Black Friday. Were we out of our minds, uh yeah. Lines wrapped around buildings, people were crazy trying to find that perfect gift and the great deal that goes with it. It really is quite a sight and just unbelieveable. So, this year was no different except minus Joan. I went up with Dalan's aunt and cousin. I got maybe an hour of sleep. We were up late that night. I woke up at 2:30 AM and we left at 3:30 AM to head up to Provo. Our first stop, Wal-Mart. We walked in and were in total awe. People were standing in the aisles with their hands on items. Apparently there are rules. We stood there and watched as an employee announced on the PA system they could now shop. Everything in that aisle disappeared and all we could do is stand there and laugh. It was pure craziness. We went to the toy department to see if I could find anything Kaela might like. She is keeping her Christmas list a secret this year. I found something and was carrying it through the store when a lady with a crazy look in her eye stopped me and asked, "Is the toy department open?" as she kept her hand on the sheets she was going to grab only because they are cheap but will probably never use. I told her, "Yeah, sure." I wasn't aware of any rules or anything and the toy department looked picked through anyway. I was done with that store the second we walked in. I walked out with two items, one of them being batteries.

Our next stop was the mall. It wasn't too busy. Everyone was at Wal-Mart and Best Buy. I bought a couple things for myself and a fun gift for someone else and then I was done. We went to eat breakfast, went to Sam's Club a 2nd time and then stopped at Dalan's sister, Kristy's, house. From there, we headed back to Delta. We were tired but my day didn't stop. We headed out to Dalan's mom's house and went bowling later that night. When I finally got to bed, I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow. Even after all that, I'm ready to do it AGAIN next year. This time, I'm taking up a ton of money to spend on clothes...and shoes.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Yeah, I know, I'm a bit late with this but if you knew the week I had, you would totally understand. My week was filled with hanging out with the in laws, which is totally fine. I guess you could say I get along with them pretty good and they don't totally bug me either :oD If you are an in law and are reading this, you know I'm kidding and we have fun. Anyway, most of them we only see around the holidays, so that means that while they are here I get to spend every waking moment with them. Anyway, it turned out to be a crazy, busy week and I could use a vacation to recover from it. That likely won't happen. Now, I get to get ready for Christmas.

Now, I thought I would list a few things I am thankful in random order. This could be boring, but if you're bored or nosey, I suspect you will read on.

1. My family. ALL FAMILY!!! They really are great and there when we need them. Trent and Kaela are my little balls of energy and make me wish I could be a child again.

2. Friends. I think I know some of the coolest people on this Earth. Seriously. They are all great and I'm glad they are or have been a part of my life.

3. The United States of America. I am thankful I live in this country even when it seems like things suck at the time because in other countries, they have it much worse than we do here.

4. Our troops. Moment of silence.....I could never sacrifice what they do. They are all truely amazing people. REAL LIFE HEROES!!

5. Nature. There is nothing like being up on a mountain and looking down at the scenery. So peaceful.

6. A bunch of silly things I will not mention. Well, okay, I will mention a few. Indoor plumbing, for obvious reasons. Microwaves pretty much rock. I know this because I lived without one for a few months. It sucked! I am NOT thankful for my cell phone. I wish it would get lost sometimes. Our house (not so silly), even though it's a pain in my butt. At least we have a roof over our head, for now.

That's about it. I also have to mention I probably have the best husband in the world. I know most of you think you do, but seriously, you are so wrong. To be nice, I will say I have one of the best. He totally trusts me and lets me be me. In fact, I feel like I am ME when I am around him. So, I thank him for that. I can be wearing sweats and a t shirt and I am still as sexy as ever to him, even with my stupid braces :oD

So, to end this, we should all be thankful for what we have and stop worrying about what we don't have because there are people out there who have nothing.

To answer your question......

I have been asked several times by people who know I went to the NKOTB concert, "Do they dance?" I found this video from their performance in Detroit. It's the same performance I saw here in SLC. This was by far my favorite. So, check it out for yourself.

New Kids in Detroit

I don't care that I'm acting like a 12 year old!

Well, as you know already by the below post, I attended the New Kids On The Block concert. I just want to say that just because I am grown up, it doesn't mean I have to act like it...all the time. I took tons of pictures at the concert and decided I would have them printed out and put them in a book. I went with my cousin who I haven't seen since who knows when. I was probably barely learning to read. So, I would like to remember this fun night I had with my cousin and be able to look back at the pictures I have of my favorite childhood boy band. So, as I am organizing them, Dalan decides to pop into the room and make fun of me and tell me I'm being a little crazy about the whole thing. Oh yeah, really? Well, let me just say this, I did not spend my day off of work wearing a belted holster thingy and "drawing" my gun while pretending to be a gun slinging cowboy like in the old western shows. Yeah, I'd like to see him try to make fun of me now.

She likes to keep it interesting.....

Oh, our Kaela, I just don't know what to do with that girl. Trent has had his Christmas List completed since way before Halloween. Then there's Kaela. I asked her the other day if she knows what she wants for Christmas. She said she didn't know. I asked her if she had a list written up. She said she didn't. I then told her if she doesn't have a list, how will Santa know what she wants for Christmas. She then said, "Santa already knows what I want for Christmas." CRAP!!! No he doesn't. Our Santa is 6'4" with dark hair, wears nothing but Harley shirts and goes by the name Dalan. However, he just provides the cash, while I'm the one who "makes" the toys and wraps them. Anyway, neither one of us knows what she wants. I only know she wants a purple I-pod. That's it. Luckily, my dad and Dalan have come up with a plan to hopefully save Christmas for her. My dad is writing her a letter as Santa asking her why she has not sent him her list yet. Hopefully that works. If not, I'm hoping I'm a good guesser and can get lucky and put exactly what she wants under that tree. All fingers are crossed!

After all these years, these boys still have it!

For months I have been wanting to go to the New Kids On The Block concert, but I just couldn't get anyone to really commit. When I was younger, I loved them! I had every tape they released. I knew every song. I wasn't so priveleged to have all their merchandise, but the music really was enough for me. So, a big THANKS goes out to my cousin Stephanie's screw up. She attended the concert in Charlotte, NC where she lives. Well, long story short, she missed just about all of it and decided she would fly out here and come to the concert with me. YAY! I was so excited and had the time of my life! We were in the 17th row. We could have had 3rd row, but she was having a hard time deciding on whether or not she wanted to fork out the cash to fly out here. Totally understandable. We were still in a great spot. The concert was so fun and these guys still have it. As soon as you entered the building, you turned into a 12 year old girl all over again. They are still loved just as much as they were 15 years ago. I honestly didn't think I would freak out or get so excited, but when I heard that intro, I screamed my head off, was jumping up and down and telling my cousin, who by the way probably didn't hear me, "I can't believe this. Oh my God! Oh my God!" I about lost it! I seriously went back to a time when I was living in SoCal, had amazing friends and no worries. It was one of the BEST nights I have had in a long time. It was so fun to just let go and not care what people are going to think because they are all acting just as stupid as you are. So, if they really are going to do a summer tour and come back to SLC, I'm totally there and will hopefully be front row. LET'S GET THIS!!!