I thought I'd sneak one more post in for 2010 and recap the year we've had.
As always, our year always starts off with a bang on January 1st as we celebrate Jayda's birthday. Her 4th birthday we went ice skating in Rapid and she thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, it may be hard to top, since she still asks if we can do that every year for her birthday.
I spent most of January recovering from my breast reduction surgery and getting back to full speed. Thankfully I had a lot of help and it wasn't long before I could lift my baby girl again.
Jed had a much better year in the calving department. Our weather was better at the right times and we suffered minimal losses. We also got rain at the right time, providing one of the best hay crops we've seen since we've been up here. Which by the way has already been 6 years in August.
In May I FINALLY achieved a long time goal of graduating college. What a special day that was for me and all of the special people in my life that helped me along the way. I cherish the picture I have of Jayda hugging me in my cap and gown. Even a 4 year old was aware of the accomplishment we had ALL achieved that day.
You may remember a list of goals I shared back in February. Here it is again encase you forgot, (or missed it!)
1. Graduate College
2. Set a budget and stick to it
3. Pay down credit card debt
4. Lose 30 pounds
5. Go to church
http://tjseim.blogspot.com/2010/02/putting-it-in-writing.html
I'm incredibly happy to report that number 1 is checked off the list. Number 2 is in the process. Number 3 is also a work in process, but we are succeeding. Number 4, I am HALF way to achieving! If I had realistically committed to that goal back in February when I made it, I think I could have checked it off the list. I started my weight loss mission the end of September and will finish off the year with 15 pounds lost. Number 5 continues to be a work in progress as well. We tried a few churches back in February and March, but didn't seem to find what we were searching for. Then calving season started and Paisley became more mobile, so we opted for staying home. We'll be re-adding that to our list for this year.
Now onto the rest of the year.
In June Taylor graduated for high school. A very proud moment for all of her family and friends that have fought to keep her on track! We also attended Sawyers graduation in Mobridge and tried to catch as many high school rodeos as we could.
In July we snuck away to Belle Fourche for Justin and Jo's wedding. It was an enjoyable weekend gathering for the Seim crew. We also celebrated Paisley's 1st birthday along with my Dad's birthday in Spearfish park.
In September I got to go to St Louis for a work conference. Enjoyed a week away from the "real world."
October took us to Bismarck for our annual trip to the Pumpkin Patch. A tradition I'd like to continue for years to come.
In November I turned 29 and Jed hit the big 3-0 a week later. We also sold calves and he aged another 10 years! We had an exceptional year, and decided to celebrate by going to Las Vegas for the NFR. It was our first trip together (alone) since our honeymoon in Jackson Hole back in 2003! We had a great time there, and got to see what all the fuss was about!
December brought a month of planning and preparation for my aunt Jennifer's wedding. After the whirlwind of Christmas Eve, and Christmas celebrations, we switched to wedding mode, full speed ahead. Jayda fulfilled a life long dream and was able to be a flower girl. The wedding was beautiful as well as the union formed.
Now here we are, December 31st. I'm finishing up wrapping a few gifts for Jayda's birthday tomorrow and reflecting on the year we've had. Here's to 2011 and another year of success, surprises and more than likely...snow.
Friday, December 31, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
BOOTS
http://tjseim.blogspot.com/2010/08/christmas-idea.html
I reposted the above link for those of you who claim to have "not seen" the original posting.
It was way back in August that I posted it, but I DID post it.
I reposted the above link for those of you who claim to have "not seen" the original posting.
It was way back in August that I posted it, but I DID post it.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Assume our roles
I had to take Jayda to the clinic yesterday. Paisley was being a normal 1 year old and checking every thing out. The Dr. came in and called her a "hand full." I was slightly offended.
Size wise she is more than a handful, but personality wise, she's my precious angel. My Paisley pie. A handful? Uhm, you're looking at the wrong girl Mr.
Dooooonnngggggggg ggggggg ggggg. Goes the door stopper Jayda has just hit for the 37th time in the last 20 seconds.
There, now we're back in the real world.
Size wise she is more than a handful, but personality wise, she's my precious angel. My Paisley pie. A handful? Uhm, you're looking at the wrong girl Mr.
Dooooonnngggggggg ggggggg ggggg. Goes the door stopper Jayda has just hit for the 37th time in the last 20 seconds.
There, now we're back in the real world.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Glamour girls
Jayda had a Christmas concert at the Church she goes to Pre-school at.
It was short and sweet. Just how we like it!
Cayden, Jayda, Morgie, Cohen and Grace.
Paisley finally had an excuse to wear her sweater dress!
And Jayda had one to wear her "Sonny with a Chance" dress.
* note, if you have no idea what that means, it's OK.
It's a show on Disney. And Target sells her line of girls clothes. Consider yourself educated.
I don't know who showed her this model pose, but she sure works it!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Enjoyment
This week I WILL hit my 15 pound goal. I WILL, I WILL, I WILL.
Unless of course, I keep eating the divinity, carmel and fudge that keeps finding its way into my office. Blech. It all sounds gross doesn't it? Keep telling myself that and maybe I'll believe it?
The cruelest of all was the carmels that arrived, directly from Keystone, South Dakota. Which is of course, where the best carmels in the world are made.
The carmels that I'd walk by, every single summer day of my teenage years and drool at. I'd buy one and savor it allllll day. A nibble here, a nibble there. Oh, it's so heavenly, in it's little saran wrap, wrapper.
Wait, have I just been "punked"? Did one of you do this?
Ah heck, its Christmastime. ENJOY IT!
Unless of course, I keep eating the divinity, carmel and fudge that keeps finding its way into my office. Blech. It all sounds gross doesn't it? Keep telling myself that and maybe I'll believe it?
The cruelest of all was the carmels that arrived, directly from Keystone, South Dakota. Which is of course, where the best carmels in the world are made.
The carmels that I'd walk by, every single summer day of my teenage years and drool at. I'd buy one and savor it allllll day. A nibble here, a nibble there. Oh, it's so heavenly, in it's little saran wrap, wrapper.
Wait, have I just been "punked"? Did one of you do this?
Ah heck, its Christmastime. ENJOY IT!
Friday, December 17, 2010
One year post-op
A year ago today, I had my reduction surgery.
I'm happy to report, a year later, absolutely no regrets!
What an incredible, life changing procedure that was. Sometimes I forget just how wonderful it is for all that "extra" to be gone. It IS wonderful. I wish I had done it 10 years ago. Aside from about a week of discomfort, it's been one hundred percent, a positive experience.
I think back to Christmas last year, and look at some of the pictures taken. Although my coloring was a bit on the green side, the happiness within, was certainly there.
I'm very glad I'll be feeling much livelier this Christmas and won't be popping Vicotin. Nor will I want to crawl in a warm hole and take a nap for the next week.
I'm also happy to report that a year later I'm nearly 15 pounds lighter. Booo-yah!
I'm happy to report, a year later, absolutely no regrets!
What an incredible, life changing procedure that was. Sometimes I forget just how wonderful it is for all that "extra" to be gone. It IS wonderful. I wish I had done it 10 years ago. Aside from about a week of discomfort, it's been one hundred percent, a positive experience.
I think back to Christmas last year, and look at some of the pictures taken. Although my coloring was a bit on the green side, the happiness within, was certainly there.
I'm very glad I'll be feeling much livelier this Christmas and won't be popping Vicotin. Nor will I want to crawl in a warm hole and take a nap for the next week.
I'm also happy to report that a year later I'm nearly 15 pounds lighter. Booo-yah!
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wedding bells
I've been meaning to do this for a while now. Gotta give a little shout out to the happy couple!
Brad asked my aunt Jennifer to marry him several weeks ago! Although I was nearly last to find out, we're all incredibly excited for them! A December 27th wedding is currently being planned. Yes, THIS December!
Jayda is overjoyed at the fact she gets to be in a wedding! Paisley also gets to be in it, but hasn't quite expressed her joy! It's a real dream come true for Jayda though. I'm very glad we talked them into having a wedding and not dashing off to Hawaii.
Best wishes to them for a lifetime of happiness together!
Vegas part 3
Day 3 Wednesday
We started out day three, bright and early. Got on a tour bus and went to the Hoover Dam. We took a 4 hour, round trip tour and got back at noon. It was very interesting and incredible really, to see. The new bridge they built recently, was almost as spectacular as Hoover Dam itself. It also gave us a chance to see more of Las Vegas, off the strip. Our tour guide gave us a pretty thorough history of Las Vegas and a timeline of when each Casino/Hotel opened. I guess I had assumed Vegas's strip was older than that, but most of the development happened during the 90's and even into the 2000's. The "old" Vegas located on Fremont Street is much older, of course.
When we got back from the tour, ole Jeddy's dogs were barking and he surrendered to the fact that he needed to get some tennis shoes if he was going to last another day. So we set out on a shopping mission to find Jed shoes. I got to see a fancy mall called, The Forum Shops, that I otherwise may not have got to step inside! Didn't find shoes there, but got to see it anyway. I think it must have been 3 miles long. It just kept going and going and going. It was located next door to Caesar's palace, and had ceilings that were painted to look like the sky.
Next we went on to the Fashion Show Mall, where we finally found shoes, suitable to Jed's standards. Actually, the phrase I used was, "You WILL get shoes here. If they have your size, you WILL get shoes here." So, he got shoes there. Funny thing.
We toured through Treasure Island Hotel, where Gilley's Saloon and Steakhouse is. Didn't get to go into The Bellagio, but did watch the water show in front of it. We peeked into the MGM Grand, The Hard Rock, and Planet Hollywood. Also the Luxor, and New York, New York. I think the New York hotel was probably the most impressive. We saw the Coyote Ugly Bar inside it and got a peek of the dancers, of course on the bar, dancing to none other than Charlie Daniels. They must get tired of those songs. We walked through there about 4 times, and each time we could hear the same 5 songs.
Wednesday night we went to the rodeo, which was the highlight of the trip for both of us. Very cool to see it firsthand and get the whole show. It was tough enough to wear pink night, again, very cool. My boyfriend, Stran didn't catch his calf, so I only got to see him for about 3 seconds. Dang. I'm sure I made him nervous.
We we plenty early, so while we were sitting in our seats, they announced that if you text a greeting to their # your greeting will be displayed on the center screen (score board). So I did, and a few minutes later, Jed said, "THERE IT IS!" "SOUTH DAKOTA IS IN THE HOUSE, Jed & Tally Seim," was displayed for about 5 seconds! We're nearly famous! Kind of cool, wish I would have had my camera ready to take a picture of it. Oh well!
After the rodeo when we went outside to catch our bus, Luke Branquinho and Bobby Mote were sitting under a tent signing autographs. Sitting right there, right it front of us. We were star struck. . . almost. Dang it, Stran, you should have won the round. All the round winners have to sit there and sign autographs.
Next, we went down to Fremont Street. I had heard it was pretty neat, so I thought we better cross it off our list. After an hour bus ride across the ghetto, it's definitely crossed off our list. I was not impressed, and slightly scared. The canopy light show was OK to see first hand, but nothing spectacular. I would not waste my time going back down there in any future trips. Nor would I recommend staying there. The strip is more my style I guess. Cleaner, newer, safer. Less KISS impersonators. Eww. That was a whole lot of spandex in all the wrong places.
With that, our Vegas trip came to an end. We went back to the hotel and called it a night. Thursday we left the hotel at 1pm, and got back to Rapid City at 8pm. Back to the real world.
We started out day three, bright and early. Got on a tour bus and went to the Hoover Dam. We took a 4 hour, round trip tour and got back at noon. It was very interesting and incredible really, to see. The new bridge they built recently, was almost as spectacular as Hoover Dam itself. It also gave us a chance to see more of Las Vegas, off the strip. Our tour guide gave us a pretty thorough history of Las Vegas and a timeline of when each Casino/Hotel opened. I guess I had assumed Vegas's strip was older than that, but most of the development happened during the 90's and even into the 2000's. The "old" Vegas located on Fremont Street is much older, of course.
When we got back from the tour, ole Jeddy's dogs were barking and he surrendered to the fact that he needed to get some tennis shoes if he was going to last another day. So we set out on a shopping mission to find Jed shoes. I got to see a fancy mall called, The Forum Shops, that I otherwise may not have got to step inside! Didn't find shoes there, but got to see it anyway. I think it must have been 3 miles long. It just kept going and going and going. It was located next door to Caesar's palace, and had ceilings that were painted to look like the sky.
Next we went on to the Fashion Show Mall, where we finally found shoes, suitable to Jed's standards. Actually, the phrase I used was, "You WILL get shoes here. If they have your size, you WILL get shoes here." So, he got shoes there. Funny thing.
We toured through Treasure Island Hotel, where Gilley's Saloon and Steakhouse is. Didn't get to go into The Bellagio, but did watch the water show in front of it. We peeked into the MGM Grand, The Hard Rock, and Planet Hollywood. Also the Luxor, and New York, New York. I think the New York hotel was probably the most impressive. We saw the Coyote Ugly Bar inside it and got a peek of the dancers, of course on the bar, dancing to none other than Charlie Daniels. They must get tired of those songs. We walked through there about 4 times, and each time we could hear the same 5 songs.
Wednesday night we went to the rodeo, which was the highlight of the trip for both of us. Very cool to see it firsthand and get the whole show. It was tough enough to wear pink night, again, very cool. My boyfriend, Stran didn't catch his calf, so I only got to see him for about 3 seconds. Dang. I'm sure I made him nervous.
We we plenty early, so while we were sitting in our seats, they announced that if you text a greeting to their # your greeting will be displayed on the center screen (score board). So I did, and a few minutes later, Jed said, "THERE IT IS!" "SOUTH DAKOTA IS IN THE HOUSE, Jed & Tally Seim," was displayed for about 5 seconds! We're nearly famous! Kind of cool, wish I would have had my camera ready to take a picture of it. Oh well!
After the rodeo when we went outside to catch our bus, Luke Branquinho and Bobby Mote were sitting under a tent signing autographs. Sitting right there, right it front of us. We were star struck. . . almost. Dang it, Stran, you should have won the round. All the round winners have to sit there and sign autographs.
Next, we went down to Fremont Street. I had heard it was pretty neat, so I thought we better cross it off our list. After an hour bus ride across the ghetto, it's definitely crossed off our list. I was not impressed, and slightly scared. The canopy light show was OK to see first hand, but nothing spectacular. I would not waste my time going back down there in any future trips. Nor would I recommend staying there. The strip is more my style I guess. Cleaner, newer, safer. Less KISS impersonators. Eww. That was a whole lot of spandex in all the wrong places.
With that, our Vegas trip came to an end. We went back to the hotel and called it a night. Thursday we left the hotel at 1pm, and got back to Rapid City at 8pm. Back to the real world.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Vegas part 2
Day 2, continued Tuesday
We had big plans for heading to "Cowboy Christmas," and getting our "shop" on. So we headed for the information desk to get a map of the strip and find out exactly what direction we needed to go. Somehow we got intercepted by a lady offering "free show tickets." While I generally love the word "free," and feel the need to at least hear her out, we should have RAN at this point. We did not run. We listened, and listened and got talked into going to a new time share development for a tour. The nice lady told us, Cowboy Christmas was right next to the time share and we could walk over there and shop after our tour, then get back on their bus and come back. I'm thinking, Cool! Free ride and free tickets. Sure I'll donate 2 hours of my time.
Well turns out the only show on her list I'd want to see what sold out, big surprise! So we got our $40 back (yeah nothing is ever free) and cancelled the whole deal. I looked at her map and she had circled South Point hotel as the location of Cowboy Christmas. So we got on the city bus and head for south point. About an hour later, 22 bus stops and a bus depot experience, we finally made it to South Point. Which I'd like to point out, is NOT where Cowboy Christmas is. They did have a gift show, very similar to what you'd see at the Stock Show. And NRS's booth was there. And lots and lots of ropers.
Just not Stran Smith.
Unless he was hiding.
Anyway what was I talking about?
Oh yes, South Point. It was now 1pm and I was staaaaaarrving. My fruit parfait was not cutting it. This girl was hungry. So we grabbed a taxi and went to Outback. I've never had a better cheeseburger in my entire life. Actually I've never had a cheeseburger at Outback either. Yum.. I think I'll pause a moment and reflect on that burger. . . . . . .
Now I'm just hungry.
So we regrouped and remapped and I used my handy phone to get on the internet and find out the Cowboy Christmas is actually at the Convention Center at the opposite end of town. We found our city bus and took another lovely bus ride. Found Cowboy Christmas, but had to hoof it a mile to get there. Shopped, looked, gazed. And we're out.
No, it was pretty cool and lots of stuff I hadn't seen before. I found the cutest pair of hand painted cowboy boots for Jayda but they didn't have her size. Bummer. They were the neatest boots I've ever seen, and only $50. What a steal they were. They were even the brand that she usually wears. The lady said it was her last year doing them. Bummer again.
Next we went to the Stratosphere since we were on that end of the strip. Spent a lot of time there, went up to the very top and outside on the lookout. We weren't brave (crazy) enough to do the rides. Nor did we want to spend that much $$$ on them.
Walked the strip that evening and found PF Chang's. Again, either I was just incredibly hungry, or the food there was just incredibly good. Either way, it was GOOD. And I was HUNGRY. I'm so glad I married a man that loves Chinese food. That really should be on the requirement list when choosing a mate. Very important stuff here. A nice couple sitting next to us gave us a coupon for free lettuce wraps. Score, since I'd already ordered them! They were cow people too. Gotta love 'em. Jed discovered $3 beers, so I told him to drink up. Considering they were $7 everywhere else, this was a heck of a deal. I had to stick to straight up cokes, Momma needed some caffeine running through my veins, big time.
People drinking outside and every where was probably the weirdest thing to get used to. You could take your beer or drink with you anywhere. Even a drink in a real glass. I kept wondering how they get them back, or how they sort the different glasses when they find them. Ponder that hmmm?
We walked through some hotels and a few stores, went back to our hotel and called it a night. We sort of felt like losers going to bed and not staying out all night. Smart losers though. We sure felt better in the morning!
We had big plans for heading to "Cowboy Christmas," and getting our "shop" on. So we headed for the information desk to get a map of the strip and find out exactly what direction we needed to go. Somehow we got intercepted by a lady offering "free show tickets." While I generally love the word "free," and feel the need to at least hear her out, we should have RAN at this point. We did not run. We listened, and listened and got talked into going to a new time share development for a tour. The nice lady told us, Cowboy Christmas was right next to the time share and we could walk over there and shop after our tour, then get back on their bus and come back. I'm thinking, Cool! Free ride and free tickets. Sure I'll donate 2 hours of my time.
Well turns out the only show on her list I'd want to see what sold out, big surprise! So we got our $40 back (yeah nothing is ever free) and cancelled the whole deal. I looked at her map and she had circled South Point hotel as the location of Cowboy Christmas. So we got on the city bus and head for south point. About an hour later, 22 bus stops and a bus depot experience, we finally made it to South Point. Which I'd like to point out, is NOT where Cowboy Christmas is. They did have a gift show, very similar to what you'd see at the Stock Show. And NRS's booth was there. And lots and lots of ropers.
Just not Stran Smith.
Unless he was hiding.
Anyway what was I talking about?
Oh yes, South Point. It was now 1pm and I was staaaaaarrving. My fruit parfait was not cutting it. This girl was hungry. So we grabbed a taxi and went to Outback. I've never had a better cheeseburger in my entire life. Actually I've never had a cheeseburger at Outback either. Yum.. I think I'll pause a moment and reflect on that burger. . . . . . .
Now I'm just hungry.
So we regrouped and remapped and I used my handy phone to get on the internet and find out the Cowboy Christmas is actually at the Convention Center at the opposite end of town. We found our city bus and took another lovely bus ride. Found Cowboy Christmas, but had to hoof it a mile to get there. Shopped, looked, gazed. And we're out.
No, it was pretty cool and lots of stuff I hadn't seen before. I found the cutest pair of hand painted cowboy boots for Jayda but they didn't have her size. Bummer. They were the neatest boots I've ever seen, and only $50. What a steal they were. They were even the brand that she usually wears. The lady said it was her last year doing them. Bummer again.
Next we went to the Stratosphere since we were on that end of the strip. Spent a lot of time there, went up to the very top and outside on the lookout. We weren't brave (crazy) enough to do the rides. Nor did we want to spend that much $$$ on them.
Walked the strip that evening and found PF Chang's. Again, either I was just incredibly hungry, or the food there was just incredibly good. Either way, it was GOOD. And I was HUNGRY. I'm so glad I married a man that loves Chinese food. That really should be on the requirement list when choosing a mate. Very important stuff here. A nice couple sitting next to us gave us a coupon for free lettuce wraps. Score, since I'd already ordered them! They were cow people too. Gotta love 'em. Jed discovered $3 beers, so I told him to drink up. Considering they were $7 everywhere else, this was a heck of a deal. I had to stick to straight up cokes, Momma needed some caffeine running through my veins, big time.
People drinking outside and every where was probably the weirdest thing to get used to. You could take your beer or drink with you anywhere. Even a drink in a real glass. I kept wondering how they get them back, or how they sort the different glasses when they find them. Ponder that hmmm?
We walked through some hotels and a few stores, went back to our hotel and called it a night. We sort of felt like losers going to bed and not staying out all night. Smart losers though. We sure felt better in the morning!
Monday, December 13, 2010
Vegas
Well I managed to get my pictures from point A to point B, but not quite to point C. C being my blog, A, being my camera and B, being my computer. Got that?
But I did manage to catch up on sleep and reemerge from zombie land. And do the laundry. And pay bills. And tickle miss Paisley's belly. Who could resist that little pot belly. She walks around saying, "belly, belly, belly, belly, belly." All the while holding her lil belly. {sigh} So, So cute.
So to recap our Vegas trip I may have to break it down into days. It's easier to remember that way. It was a bit of a fast paced blur. Not a drunken blur, just a blur.
Day 1
Our flight left Rapid at 7:50pm, we arrived with no problems around 9 pm with the time change. We got to fly right over the strip, which was a pretty remarkable welcome. Got our luggage and found our shuttle, no problem {Phew}. Sat by a nice man from Sturgis who goes to the NFR every single year. He gave us the low down and I'm pretty sure he was just as excited for us, as we were for us! Cute. I love cute old men. Even if that sounded totally creepy. Funny bit, on the flight, the stewardess was giving her schpele, and meant to say, "If we can assist you in anyway, please do not hesitate to ask, but instead said, If we can assist you in anyway, please DO NOT ask." It was hilarious. The entire flight erupted in laughter. Good start!
So we got to our hotel, checked in after a mile long walk from the back forty where they dumped us off. (Note to hotel, please put a check in desk near the back forty. Thank you.)
Then we walked down the strip to check things out. Almost got ran over, following some (other) clueless cowboys. Appears those bridge things they made to keep retards from being run over, are only good, if you use them. I seem to remember someone (Pam) saying, "they were just building those when we were there last time because so many stupid tourist get killed, walking across the street."
I had a bit of an "ah-ha" moment as we were crawling through the landscape and fence to get to the sidewalk again. So this is what she was talking about!
We went back to the hotel (Excalibur), sat down and watched a 6 foot tall, blond sing for about an hour. She was good. But we were tired. And she played the tambourine a lot. Jed says it's harder than it looks. I'll take his word for it.
Day 2
We woke up about 8 and as I was getting ready I could hear Jed talking to his mom. He actually said this, "There isn't a whole lot to do."
I giggled. To myself.
This, coming from the cowboy who lives in Meadow. Meadow, people. . . have y'all been to Meadow?
I knew she'd set him straight and get him pumped. Or try her best anyway.
So we set out on day 2. . . . .
to be continued
But I did manage to catch up on sleep and reemerge from zombie land. And do the laundry. And pay bills. And tickle miss Paisley's belly. Who could resist that little pot belly. She walks around saying, "belly, belly, belly, belly, belly." All the while holding her lil belly. {sigh} So, So cute.
So to recap our Vegas trip I may have to break it down into days. It's easier to remember that way. It was a bit of a fast paced blur. Not a drunken blur, just a blur.
Day 1
Our flight left Rapid at 7:50pm, we arrived with no problems around 9 pm with the time change. We got to fly right over the strip, which was a pretty remarkable welcome. Got our luggage and found our shuttle, no problem {Phew}. Sat by a nice man from Sturgis who goes to the NFR every single year. He gave us the low down and I'm pretty sure he was just as excited for us, as we were for us! Cute. I love cute old men. Even if that sounded totally creepy. Funny bit, on the flight, the stewardess was giving her schpele, and meant to say, "If we can assist you in anyway, please do not hesitate to ask, but instead said, If we can assist you in anyway, please DO NOT ask." It was hilarious. The entire flight erupted in laughter. Good start!
So we got to our hotel, checked in after a mile long walk from the back forty where they dumped us off. (Note to hotel, please put a check in desk near the back forty. Thank you.)
Then we walked down the strip to check things out. Almost got ran over, following some (other) clueless cowboys. Appears those bridge things they made to keep retards from being run over, are only good, if you use them. I seem to remember someone (Pam) saying, "they were just building those when we were there last time because so many stupid tourist get killed, walking across the street."
I had a bit of an "ah-ha" moment as we were crawling through the landscape and fence to get to the sidewalk again. So this is what she was talking about!
We went back to the hotel (Excalibur), sat down and watched a 6 foot tall, blond sing for about an hour. She was good. But we were tired. And she played the tambourine a lot. Jed says it's harder than it looks. I'll take his word for it.
Day 2
We woke up about 8 and as I was getting ready I could hear Jed talking to his mom. He actually said this, "There isn't a whole lot to do."
I giggled. To myself.
This, coming from the cowboy who lives in Meadow. Meadow, people. . . have y'all been to Meadow?
I knew she'd set him straight and get him pumped. Or try her best anyway.
So we set out on day 2. . . . .
to be continued
Friday, December 10, 2010
Home on the range
We're home.
We're tired
We have too much to tell you about, for the amount of energy lingering in our bodies.
You'll have to wait. Sorry.
I'll work on getting pictures loaded this weekend. Right after I work on the numerous loads of laundry, I have yet to unpack from our bags.
One joyful tidbit before I go. I got on the scale this morning, very, very fearful.
To my surprise, I had actually LOST weight! Praise the Lord! Y'all must be praying for me. Or maybe it was just the 36 miles we walked. My legs are still sore, and we both have a hitch in our get-a-along. Jed got new shoes out of the deal. Stinkin cowboys thinkin they don't need shoes.
On second thought, I should have tried that. . . . why did I pack four pairs of shoes anyway?
We're tired
We have too much to tell you about, for the amount of energy lingering in our bodies.
You'll have to wait. Sorry.
I'll work on getting pictures loaded this weekend. Right after I work on the numerous loads of laundry, I have yet to unpack from our bags.
One joyful tidbit before I go. I got on the scale this morning, very, very fearful.
To my surprise, I had actually LOST weight! Praise the Lord! Y'all must be praying for me. Or maybe it was just the 36 miles we walked. My legs are still sore, and we both have a hitch in our get-a-along. Jed got new shoes out of the deal. Stinkin cowboys thinkin they don't need shoes.
On second thought, I should have tried that. . . . why did I pack four pairs of shoes anyway?
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Vegas bound
9 p.m.
Tomorrow evening at this time, Jed and I will be in Las Vegas!!!!!!
It's a little surreal to be watching the NFR right now from our little home in Meadow, and in just 24 hours we'll be THERE!
We're so excited for our first real trip alone, together since our honeymoon. And it's the first time we've ever flown together, or been to Vegas. Making memories here!
We'll be at the rodeo on Wednesday night, so look for us on your TV's!
Tomorrow evening at this time, Jed and I will be in Las Vegas!!!!!!
It's a little surreal to be watching the NFR right now from our little home in Meadow, and in just 24 hours we'll be THERE!
We're so excited for our first real trip alone, together since our honeymoon. And it's the first time we've ever flown together, or been to Vegas. Making memories here!
We'll be at the rodeo on Wednesday night, so look for us on your TV's!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Dreams & Fantasies
I received a Victoria's Secret, Christmas Dreams & Fantasies edition magazine in the mail a few days ago. It was quite entertaining.
First off, who spends $250 on a sparkly bra? I suppose someone does. But it sure isn't me.
Secondly, is a decorative sling, really required?
The picture shown, detailed the "Magical, Miraculous Multi-way bra," with a decorative push up sling.
Wow. As if it isn't punishment enough that we have to carry these girls around, now we have to decorate them? Can't they just be decorative, as they are?
And magical, miraculous . . . . who are we kidding here? I'd like to slap the guy who brings that home to his lady. Thanks honey, I'm hoping for a miracle too, but I can't seem to find that in a catalog.
Dreams & Fantasies, is right!
First off, who spends $250 on a sparkly bra? I suppose someone does. But it sure isn't me.
Secondly, is a decorative sling, really required?
The picture shown, detailed the "Magical, Miraculous Multi-way bra," with a decorative push up sling.
Wow. As if it isn't punishment enough that we have to carry these girls around, now we have to decorate them? Can't they just be decorative, as they are?
And magical, miraculous . . . . who are we kidding here? I'd like to slap the guy who brings that home to his lady. Thanks honey, I'm hoping for a miracle too, but I can't seem to find that in a catalog.
Dreams & Fantasies, is right!
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
Bound to happen
Well folks, I did it.
I was busy eatting my own lunch, came back to my desk and started working.
12:30 passed
12:40 passes
Phone call comes in,
"Hey Tally". . . . .
Me: OH CRAP
Bristal: It's ok, we were just wondering if you were going to come pick Jayda up
Yup, practicing for Mother of the Year. I forgot my own child at school. Dang, I figured it would happen at some point with her rediculous schedule. Today was that day.
She wasn't too worried about it. And life goes on.
I was busy eatting my own lunch, came back to my desk and started working.
12:30 passed
12:40 passes
Phone call comes in,
"Hey Tally". . . . .
Me: OH CRAP
Bristal: It's ok, we were just wondering if you were going to come pick Jayda up
Yup, practicing for Mother of the Year. I forgot my own child at school. Dang, I figured it would happen at some point with her rediculous schedule. Today was that day.
She wasn't too worried about it. And life goes on.
Bling, Bling
Another funny story.
I know. . .I'm just full of 'em!
My mom got her ears pierced!
So maybe it's not LOL funny. But it was kind of funny when it happened. She's never ever had her ears pierced and it was high time!
Tiff, Mom and I were out shopping and popped into a Claire's store. She's always pointing out cute earrings and looking at them, so I blurted out, "You should get your ears peirced!"
She responded, "OK!"
Tiff and I were both a little surprised, but we rolled with it. I went and grabbed the person working, she got up in the chair and DONE! She didn't even need a lollipop!
Maybe when Jayda is in her 50's I'll take her again. Gosh, did that statement sound weird? I'd be like 74.
Eww.
Nevermind.
So now we know what to buy her for a few years! She's going to need to get a collection built up!
I know. . .I'm just full of 'em!
My mom got her ears pierced!
So maybe it's not LOL funny. But it was kind of funny when it happened. She's never ever had her ears pierced and it was high time!
Tiff, Mom and I were out shopping and popped into a Claire's store. She's always pointing out cute earrings and looking at them, so I blurted out, "You should get your ears peirced!"
She responded, "OK!"
Tiff and I were both a little surprised, but we rolled with it. I went and grabbed the person working, she got up in the chair and DONE! She didn't even need a lollipop!
Maybe when Jayda is in her 50's I'll take her again. Gosh, did that statement sound weird? I'd be like 74.
Eww.
Nevermind.
So now we know what to buy her for a few years! She's going to need to get a collection built up!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
The Devil went down to Georgia
Funny story for ya. Weird. And funny.
One evening I was loading the dishwasher and Jed was finishing his supper. I casually said, "Hey guess who the opening act is for the rodeo performance we are going to (NFR)!
Jed......."uhm. . . . . Charlie Daniels?"
Me: WHAT? WHO TOLD YOU, How'd you know that?
Turns out no one had told him, he had no clue. He totally guessed it. Uhm RANDOM. Who guesses Charlie Daniels, out of the blue?
But hey, CHARLIE DANIELS is the opening act! Whoop whoop! Rosen up your bow Mr. Charlie!
Reba was the opening act the following night. Dodged a bullet there! Jed dispises Reba. My Dad adores Reba. I laugh, because I don't care!
One evening I was loading the dishwasher and Jed was finishing his supper. I casually said, "Hey guess who the opening act is for the rodeo performance we are going to (NFR)!
Jed......."uhm. . . . . Charlie Daniels?"
Me: WHAT? WHO TOLD YOU, How'd you know that?
Turns out no one had told him, he had no clue. He totally guessed it. Uhm RANDOM. Who guesses Charlie Daniels, out of the blue?
But hey, CHARLIE DANIELS is the opening act! Whoop whoop! Rosen up your bow Mr. Charlie!
Reba was the opening act the following night. Dodged a bullet there! Jed dispises Reba. My Dad adores Reba. I laugh, because I don't care!
Twelve
I didn't even have to wait until Sunday! I HIT MY FIRST GOAL!!!!!!
12 pounds, gone from this body-o-mine.
OK, I'm just going to rip the band-aid off. I now weigh 160! Which still sounds pretty gross to say, but it's a lot better than my starting point.
I started this with a goal of losing 30 pounds total, which would put me at 142, ending weight. I'm 18 pounds from that!
I can, I will, I AM
Who knows, I might get to 145 and think, hey..this looks pretty good! It sure has to feel pretty good.
I found out that bumping up my workout from 2 miles to 3 miles has really made a significant difference. I know 3 miles sounds slightly lame to some of you work out freaks, but 45 minutes of my time is really all I can allow at this point. Momma needs time with her babies too ya know.
12 pounds, gone from this body-o-mine.
OK, I'm just going to rip the band-aid off. I now weigh 160! Which still sounds pretty gross to say, but it's a lot better than my starting point.
I started this with a goal of losing 30 pounds total, which would put me at 142, ending weight. I'm 18 pounds from that!
I can, I will, I AM
Who knows, I might get to 145 and think, hey..this looks pretty good! It sure has to feel pretty good.
I found out that bumping up my workout from 2 miles to 3 miles has really made a significant difference. I know 3 miles sounds slightly lame to some of you work out freaks, but 45 minutes of my time is really all I can allow at this point. Momma needs time with her babies too ya know.
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