Nerd Alert.

I purchased this fine creature a few weeks ago..

and well..

..let's just say that I haven't put it down since.

{admitting to the problem is the first step, right?}

DROOOOIIIIID.

Bam-Sham-A-Lam-A

You better believe the Vikes are Region Champs baby!!

...and Barb survived another season without being arrested.

Mad Eye Moody..

We went to our annual eye appointment on Saturday, and it went a little like this..

Dr {as he is examining my right, more unfortunate eye}: Hmm.. {pause} Hmm..
Me: {still just waiting for him to actually say something}
Dr: Has anyone ever told you why your eye is so misshaped?
Me: Well.. no..??
Dr: Hmm.. do you know if they used forceps on you when you were delivered?
Me: haha.. {oh, you're serious}.... um.. not that I know of??
Dr: Well, that would make sense, when an eye is this misshaped, it typically occurs in delivery, and more commonly when forceps are used.
Me: {lovely}
Dr: Oh, but it's nothing to worry about. It isn't a physical defect or anything, you can only see the Birth Defect under a scope.
Me: {Now it's a birth defect? Yeah, that sounds like no big deal at all}

{the eye examination continues for the next 5 min.}

Dr: All right, well I'm going to need to go ahead and special order your contacts {for my one eye only of course, since that is totally normal} since we don't have anything like this in stock. I'm not 100% sure they will fit properly, so you may need to come in for another examination if they irritate your eye.
Me {with no enthusiasm in my voice}: greeeaatttt, thanks.


Of course my mom can't remember if forceps were used or not, but did recall that she did get her wisdom teeth out while I was in the womb. Neat.

So not Simple.

I got this fine beauty for Christmas from my Mother in law, and let's be honest.. it intimidates me quite a bit. Over the past year or so I have been interested in starting this new hobby, and have seen so many cute things that look so easy to make.. but wasn't I foolish. I have made two pillows, and the first one was more of an embarrassment. It's sad when your husband is showing you how to thread the bobbin, when your Mother in law just gave you an entire tutorial. Looks like my 7th grade TLC class wasn't as useful as I thought. Anyways, I'm determined to master this little machine, so if anyone has any ideas on easy projects, send them my way. Who would have thought that I would really be asking for Sewing advice? I'm getting old aren't I.

Love Day.

To be quite honest, I personally think Valentines Day is a little overrated. I never really understood what all the hype was about. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally grateful that I have my husband to share it with, but really.. those little candy hearts are nasty. And truthfully, I would so much rather get a bouquet of flowers or a dozen roses when they are completely unexpected. Am I the Valentines Scrooge? Maybe so.. We spent this year the best way we know how.. Some dang good food, and substituted the expensive petals for some absolutely delicious chocolate dipped strawberries. He knows how I roll..

Oh, and if you have never eaten at "The Wild Grape", we highly suggest trying it out! Even though I didn't know about 95% of what was on the menu, the C.A.B tenderloin totally pulled through. Worth every penny.

It's time..

Do you ever feel like you can never keep up with the latest trends?

I swear, I feel this way constantly.

I buy a cute new outfit, and think I'm totally being daring,

and then my junior high cousins remind me that it was so last year.

sadness.

I'm totally turning frumpy, aren't I?

Well I just discovered this latest hairstyle,

it's called the melting technique??

All the celebs are doing it, so it must be cool, right?

I figure it has been way too long since I have changed my hair,

{since it used to be an every six month thing}

so why not..

Here goes nothing..

and p.s.

if this does turn into a total disaster,

just make me think I pull it off as well as these ladies.

Never Forgotten.

January 17, 2011 has changed my life forever.

It only took one phone call to change my entire perspective on everything.
Elder Walker's life was taken in only a matter of seconds,
and was reunited with our Heavenly Father.
Feeling so blessed that Elder Emery made it out safe,
as well as the six other missionaries that were unharmed.
I can't express my gratitude for those angels that were present that day,
and so grateful for the knowledge I have to get through this tough time.

You were a great missionary,
and you will NEVER be forgotten.

twenty 10.

Discovered I only have one eye (that works)

Jon got into the Master's Program.

Heidi's boobs got bigger.

Jon graduated with his Bachelor's degree.

Park City Getaway.

Certified Scuba Diver.

Had my first panic attack.

Broke down in the salt flats.

Swam with Nemo & friends 90 ft. under.

Prayers were answered,

and I avoided being swallowed by the ENORMOUS Whale Shark.

Burt & Seymour became Galbraith's.

Extreme Makeover - Home Edition: Emery Residence

McElle turned 16,

and continues to grow.

Fist pumping mastered.

Plenty of car problems.

babies. babies. babies.

No root canals :)

Decided to try out cooking.

I became crafty.

Survived the Snake River.

McElle experienced an outhouse for the first time. yep.

2 year anniversary.

John Mayer.

Almost passed out on the Sky Coaster.

Jon fell in love with Italy.. without me.

Cougar time.

DROID.

Plenty of cuddles from Fiffer and Cackee.

I survived 2 more semesters husbandless.

I stayed employed with the same company, and kept the same hair color for an ENTIRE YEAR.

Pay raise!! {finally}

Nelly Bobby.

Got with technology, and upgraded our TV.

Still living in and TOTALLY LOVING our awesome basement apartment.

Another year passed with DJ Tanner on his mission.

Our junk room turned into an office.

Carlos got engaged.

BluRay changed Jon's life.

Oh twenty ten, you were too good to us.

You have a lot to live up to 2011,

but you are off to a good start.

For cuteness..

Even Burt and Seymour made the tree this year.
(Thanks again Deb!!)

six months.

and this guy will be home!

I so can't wait for him to make the little sis lick the carpet once again.