For all you hockey moms and joe six packs out there

So True

Excerpts from a Dog's diary:
8:00 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
9:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
9:40 am - OH BOY! A WALK! MY FAVORITE!
10:30 am - OH BOY! A CAR RIDE! MY FAVORITE!
11:30 am - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
12:00 noon - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
1:00 PM - OH BOY! THE YARD! MY FAVORITE!
1:30 PM - ooooooo. bath. bummer.
4:00 PM - OH BOY! THE KIDS! MY FAVORITE!
5:00 PM - OH BOY! DOG FOOD! MY FAVORITE!
5:30 PM - OH BOY! MOM! MY FAVORITE!

Excerpts from a Cat's diary
DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre
little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh
meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only
thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and
the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the
occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat
another house plant.

DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by
weaving around their feet while they were walking
almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the
stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these
vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit
on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed.

DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the
headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I
am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their
hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a
good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to
plan.

DAY 768 - I am finally aware of how sadistic they are.
For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture.
This time however it included a burning foamy chemical
called "shampoo." What sick minds could invent such a
liquid? My only consolation is the piece of thumb
still stuck between my teeth.

DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their
accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the
event. However, I could hear the noise. More
importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to
MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and
how to use it to my advantage.

DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are
flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely
released and seems more than happy to return. He is
obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has
got to be an informant, and speaks with them
regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due
to his current placement in the metal room his safety
is assured. But I can wait; it is only a matter of
time......

Blog Help

Hey all you creative gals out there, I need some help. Maybe I am doing something wrong but when I try to add our family name at the top of my "welcome picture" it shifts that picture all the way to the left no matter which words I use. Anybody else have this problem?
P.S. Who's excited for another political debate tonight? j/k, ok maybe I am a little excited...

Feelin' the Fever!

The UTAH football fever that is! It's 12:30 in the morning and we just finished watching the game, what a game it was! Definitely worth staying up late for. During the last quarter of the game when they were talking about the wind picking up just right for Utah, Ryan made the comment that "President Hinkley must be cheering extra hard for the utes tonight." I thought that was quite appropriate :) And then at the end when Johnson tied the game we cheered so loud that Norris (who had been sleeping upstairs) ran downstairs to see what the ruckus was all about. What a fun season this has been, we are counting the days until we are home to cheer on the Utes as they crush the Cougars!
Ryan has really gotten into the team spirit this year. He latest goal is to learn the Utah school song which he has been practicing daily. He even added the music as his ringtone :)
Oh and to top off a lovely evening we quite enjoyed the Vice Presidential debate. Can I just say, I Love Joe Biden! Ryan and I were the biggest Romney supporters but Obama was a close second so now our loyalty is for team Barak. (By the way, I know some people are sensistive about talking openly about political matters, and while I am no political expert by any means, I feel like we shouldn't be afraid to share our thoughts and opinions- no matter how liberal they may be :) Anyway, I thought the best part came after Palin (who is a fine lady) pointed out yet again that she is a mother and because of that can connect with the average American. I am so glad that Biden made the comment that even though he isn't a mother he still knows what it's like to be a single parent after his wife and child were killed in an accident and to wonder if his other kids would make it. Way to go Joe Biden! I grew up with a stay at home Dad and feel strongly that men should get just as much respect as women do for being parents. We're in this together right?
Whewww, okay I'm done with my ranting and soap-boxing. It's going to be an exciting next couple of months between football and politics, that's for sure :)

Fun Tag

Thanks Nicole for the cute but somewhat challenging tag!
*I am...a nurse
*I think...too hard about everything
*I know...my sweetie loves me
*I want...to be out of debt
*I have...the two best dogs in the world
*I miss...my family
*I fear...losing my parents
*I feel...tired
*I hear...the hum of the fish tank behind me
*I smell...a cinnamon wallflower
*I crave...a trip to Brazil
*I cry...during songs that remind me of death
*I search...for cheap airfare
*I wonder...when is the right time to start having kids
*I regret...trying to grow up too quickly (age 17-20)
*I wish...we had the property for my own personal zoo
*I love...Ryan
*I care...about those with challanges
*I always...pick at my face
*I worry...about too many little things
*I am not...a decisive person
*I remember...all the fun trips I've taken
*I believe...that I will be with my family forever
*I sing...to church CD's like I'm in the choir
*I don't always...put my clothes away
*I argue...more than I need to
*I write...pretty much only blog posts these days
*I lose...important mail
*I listen...to too many whiny patients
*I don't understand...the "entitlement factor"
*I can usually be found...blog stalking
*I need...to learn better self discipline habits
*I forget...to return phone calls
*I am happy...to be done with college!

Now I tag Leslie, Dad, Jessica, and Elisa