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I've Got Nothing...

2011-01-19T20:56:00.000-08:00

I think that I should be looking at my life and wonder how it is possible that I have not posted on my blog since June of last year yet have nothing interesting to write. I am however going to write about something that I hate and disgusts me. I hate it when you are about to use a public restroom and you sit down and the seat is warm. Usually I think of warmth as relaxing and comforting, but in this scenario I find it very upsetting. It implies that the person who used the facilities before you sat long enough to get that seat good and warm, and that not enough time has passed for it to cool back down again--YUCK!

You might now ask yourself, am I really reading a blog post about toilet seats? The answer to that is definitively yes. Am I ashamed that this is all I have to write about right now? No! I think that it is a problem that needs to be addressed. OPERATION: NO MORE HOT SEATS! I will spend the next couple hours trying to see if I can come up with a better title for my campaign and may revisit this post later.

That Happy Child...

2010-06-22T16:30:00.001-07:00

That's no happy child. I'm legitimately concerned that my baby has problems. You can be the judge.

1. He is far too large for the average child of his age.

2. His current favorite song is "When I Grow Up" by the Pussy Cat Dolls.

3. He does crawl-by bitings, in which if you leave a foot, arm, or any other body part dangling from the couch he will crawl by, bite you, then crawl away.

4. He hisses at people to show his displeasure...and it's not a cute hiss, it is venomous.

5. He spies on you. He'll pretend to be asleep when you enter his room, but the second you start doing something if you chance a glance at his crib you will find two little eyes peaking over the bumper at you and a very silent Isaac. I think he's gathering intel.

6. His favorite uncle appears to be the one overseas that knows how to use a machine gun, and whose favorite song is also "When I Grow Up" by the Pussy Cat Dolls. (you know who you are).

Good-Bye to Jack

2010-05-30T12:16:00.000-07:00

As most of you already know we recently had to get rid of our beloved Jack. Big Ike was allergic to him, so we finally broke down and listed him on KSL. He went quickly, but I think we found him a great new home. The couple that took him seemed to good to be true! They are going to spoil Jack rotten!

Here are some of our favorite pictures and memories of Jack:

This is the picture Garrett sent me from the pet store when he first spotted Jack. Garrett

wanted him then and there, but had to wait until I could come

meet him. When went to the pet store the next day (the day after we closed on the the house) the puppy that had been staying in the cage with Jack had been sold. He looked so depressed that his little friend was gone so naturally we had to get him. When they let him out he ran around the corner so fast he completely fell down and tripped over himself. Then he peed all over the place. This is a trait that Jack continued for some time when he was excited!

Since we had just closed on our first house we were in the process of moving, so we took Jack with us when we went to Marci's house to finish deep cleaning the basement and get the rest of our stuff moved. He was such a coward! Everything scared him. So the entire time we cleaned and packed he hid in the cabinet. He was always scared of everything including but not limited to other animals, particularly ones smaller than him, doors that blow open, loud noises, and kennels.

Jack was such a good dog! He loved wearing clothes and really loved eating people food, especially pizza and cheese. He trained really easily and became part of the family. We loved him so much. We will miss Jack very much, but hope that he is very happy in his new home!

I Won't Say I'm In Love

2010-03-04T07:49:00.000-08:00

Isaac does not like car rides, at all! Garrett and I have been trying a number of things to keep him from screaming his head off on car rides. I started singing to him and this seemed to do the trick. I relayed this information to Garrett so that he would no longer have to suffer the torture of a screaming child in the back seat. Last night Garrett told me he found his own trick, singing Disney songs to Isaac in the car. He came and downloaded their greatest hits and greatest love songs. This morning I played a selection of them for Isaac and turns out he loves the song "I Won't Say I'm In Love" as performed by Meg in Hercules. Here are some pictures after I turned it off, you can see his discontent. Needless to say this worries me a bit, he already shows a preference to girls. I think he has big plans to be a heartbreaker.

Valentine's Day

2010-02-14T19:19:00.001-08:00

I love Garrett!

That is all.

Are You My Mother?

2010-02-10T13:52:00.000-08:00

As people look at Isaac we get a mixture of comments about who he looks like. "He looks like Garrett!" "He looks like you!" "What a great mixture of the two of you!" He looks like Buddha!" Who you think he looks like. Below you will find two pictures of Isaac followed by two pictures of each of his possible mothers, please post your comments as to who is most likely his mother.

First here's Isaac:

Now here is Possible Mother 1:

Now Possible Mother 2:

And finally Possible Mother 3:

Please vote now!

Heather and Tyler

2010-01-27T20:01:00.001-08:00

Heather and Tyler were recently featured in Utah Valley Bride Magazine! Yay! You can see the article here: Heather and Tyler

Back By Popular Demand...

2009-12-05T17:54:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Isaac's Blessing Day

2009-11-01T15:57:00.001-08:00

This is Halloween!

2009-10-31T12:29:00.000-07:00

Pictures of Isaac dressed up for Halloween--Who could resist?

And More...

2009-10-14T20:27:00.001-07:00

Isaac Takes on Kiddie Kandids

2009-10-14T20:24:00.001-07:00

These are the pictures from Isaac's first photo shoot at Kiddie Kandids.

Finally!!!

2009-09-24T15:16:00.000-07:00

I finally found the camera so here are some pictures of Isaac. Most of them are from that period where he is still scary looking with the conehead and everything. After the first couple visitors we also completely forgot to take anymore pictures, so I apologize to the many visitors we had in the hospital who are not represented here.

Hmm...

2009-08-31T20:33:00.000-07:00

I'm just not sure what to say about this. You can purchase your vary own "Chia Pet" in the form of our current president. For a mere $19.99 and a visit to www.chiaobama.com you can be the proud owner of a Chia-Obama featured in either a happy or determined pose. This particular one is the happy version. One things for sure, this makes me proud to be an American!

Fantasy Football!

2009-08-29T16:39:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again; I love football season! We had our fantasy football draft this week and once again all of my hopes and dreams for winning the league hinge upon Tom Brady. For good measure I even have Randy Moss as a receiver, so I have a lot riding on him being productive. I have a lot to live up to! This is the third year of our league and so far I have won it all and taken second place to my husband. So even though it truly pains me to say it, GO PATRIOTS (unless you are playing the Colts)!

Baby Shower Food

2009-08-25T07:14:00.000-07:00

There were some requests for the recipes of the food served at the baby shower that Erin threw last Saturday. I don't have all of the recipes yet, but here is the recipe corn salsa, which was AMAZING! Kudos to Erin and thanks again for the fabulous shower!

Avocado Corn Salsa

Mix together:

2 cups of super sweet white corn, thawed

¼ black olives, chopped finely

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

2 cloves of garlic, minced

¼ - ½ cup vegetable oil

¼ lemon juice

3 Tb apple cider vinegar

1 ½ tsp oregano

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

If you have time, let the above ingredients marinate in the fridge overnight, if not, that's ok too. Right before serving, dice 4 avocados and add to the mix, stir gently.

Happy Birthday Garrett!

2009-08-14T09:11:00.000-07:00

August has been a very busy month in our house, we've had sibling/in-law/nephew birthdays, a wedding to plan and execute, baby and bridal showers, multiple house guests, a family boating trip, and a trip or two to Altaview. All of this aside it is important not to forget the most important day of the entire year: GARRETT'S BIRTHDAY! So happy birthday "G-Train", "Big Sexy", "Garaputo", "Gare Bear", "The Man", or any other nickname that you are currently choosing to go by! I love you!

Oops...

2009-07-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

I have a goal for myself to try and blog at least once a month. I was just looking at the blog and realized that I completely missed June, so oops!

In other news Heather and Tyler recently got a "love" puppy named Brutus and Jack is not adjusting well. Brutus is a German Shepherd who loves to play with Jack's tail. Hopefully Jack will adjust to Brutus just in time for him to have to accept the baby into the home.

Seven Things I did not Expect to Happen in the Last Seven Days

2009-05-28T10:09:00.000-07:00

1. To see an update on the Curry's blog.

2. To throw up all over myself and my car while driving on I-15.

3. To drink my weight in homemade rootbeer. (not the cause of number 2)

4. To spend 5 consecutive hours watching Flight of the Conchords.

5. To attend a Taylor Swift concert.

6. To enjoy myself at a Taylor Swift concert.

7. To find my husband modeling his new Snuggie in our living room.

5 Reasons I Love Garrett...

2009-05-12T18:29:00.000-07:00

Since yesterday I celebrated my 5 year anniversary with Garrett I think that a top 5 for the reasons I love him is in order.

5. Sexy dancing...I don't feel this needs an explanation, just use your imagination.
4. Honesty. He is VERY honest, about everything, sometimes it hurts a little, but hurts so good.
3. There is absolutely nobody in this world that I have more fun with and enjoy spending time with on a regular basis.
2. Conviction. Not the criminal kind, but what Garrett believes in he really believes in, it does not matter if it's the type of music you should listen to or what his religious beliefs are he is very passionate about it.
1. Big butt--Bigger Heart.

Is it just me?

2009-05-08T09:33:00.000-07:00

Is it just me or does the Kay "Open Heart" design look like a snake? Every time I see Jane Seymour advertise this frightening piece of jewelry I think of snakes! I need to know if I am alone in this line of thinking.

And the Winner is...

2009-04-29T16:20:00.001-07:00

After searching and battling with Garrett on fabric to make the baby's crib bedding from I believe we have reached a decision. Now we just have to find coordinating fabrics to complete the ensemble. Have a suggestion? Please let me know.

It's a boy!

2009-04-16T16:50:00.001-07:00

The title says it all. I'll post the pictures of the ultrasound once I'm over the plague and feel up to it. Just thought I should post this quick bit of news.

Heartbeat Information

2009-03-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

So I heard the baby's heartbeat this week, and found out that in the old days before ultrasounds they told people if your baby's heartbeat is below 140 bpm it's a boy if it is above 140 it's a girl. My baby's heart rate was 163 bpm. Garrett has been sure it's a boy the entire pregnancy so I guess only time will tell...and the ultrasound I'm having April 16th.

Huzzah!

2009-03-11T07:14:00.000-07:00

In a recent survey, conducted by Gallup, Utah was named the "happiest" place to live, followed by Hawaii (Yay for Carrie!) then, wait for it...Wyoming???? Apparently the survey tries to measure people's overall well being.

Want to know the most unhappy place to live? In last place you get West Virginia, followed by Kentucky then Mississippi.

So friends, let's have 3 cheers for living in the happiest states!

First Doctor's Visit

2009-02-14T07:38:00.000-08:00

Despite what the title implies this was not my first doctor's visit ever, however it was my first visit regarding my pregnancy. We got to see the heartbeat, which looked like a flashing light, and we got to see our baby, which looked like a peanut. I am told that this is normal given how far along I am. We also found out the due date: September 11th. Yay!

All of the excitement of the visit caused me and Garrett to realize how much we need to learn about being parents. Luckily I found a website with some very helpful tips. Thank you c00lstuff.com! Now we can confidently bring a baby into the world.

(This one is my personal favorite.)

Atwa--AKA More Boredom Activities

2009-02-03T12:00:00.000-08:00

Rules:
1. Put Your iTunes/Ipod on shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must write down the name of the song no matter how silly it sounds!
4. Tag at least 10 friends.
5. Anyone tagged has to do the same, because fun pointlessness spreads like a virus.

1. If someone says, "Is this okay?" You say?

Tell it Like it Is (Aaron Neville)

2. How would you describe yourself?
Glycerine (Bush)

3. What do you like in a guy/girl?
Forgiven (Ben Harper)

4. How do you feel today?
Sir Psycho Sexy (Red Hot Chili Peppers)

5. What is your life's purpose?
Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You? (Ella Fitzgerald)

6. What's your motto?
Seek Up (Dave Matthews Band)

7. What do your friends think of you?
Stellar (Incubus)

8. What do you think of your parents?
While We Wait (Jack Johnson)

9. What do you think about often?
Regulate (Warren G)

10. What is 2 + 2?
My Friend of Misery (Metallica)

11. What do you think of your best friend?
Rape Me (Nirvanna)

12. What do you think of the person you like?
Surfacing (Slipknot)

13. What is your life story?
Nothing Wrong (Flight of the Conchords)

14. What do you want to be when you grow up?
No Woman No cry (Bob Marley)

15. What do you think of when you see the person you like?
The Song Remains the Same (Led Led Zeppelin)

16. What did you dance to at your wedding?
Sleep Through the Static (Jack Johnson)

17. What will they play at your funeral?
Sea of Monsters (Beatles)

18. What is your hobby/interest?
Christmas Dreaming (Frank Sinatra)

19. What is your biggest fear?
Jolene (Dolly Parton)

20. What is your biggest secret?
Infest (Limp Bizkit)

21. What do you think of your friends?
Summer (Alien Ant Farm)

22. What will you post this as?
Atwa (System of the Down)

January

2009-01-27T19:51:00.000-08:00

So I got nothing for January, and I just realized the month was almost over and I have posted nothing...I mean nothing. So this is a post about nothing to keep up my once a month posting schedule.

You'll shoot your eye out...

2008-12-28T21:28:00.000-08:00

So, all in all a relatively normal Christmas for my family, oh yeah, except for one little detail: Heather tried to shoot my eye out. You see, Heather received a pellet gun from one of her many beaus. She has spent much of her holidays shooting me and Garrett with it. I decided I was going to find where she had stashed it and deliver her some well deserved payback. I found it, but Heather managed to wrestle it from my grip and locked herself in the bathroom. Garrett immediately came to my aid, and tried to help me break into the bathroom. While I was peering underneath the door, Heather got the bright idea to stick the gun out and shoot. It just so happened the she shot me near the bridge of my nose, at point blank range, scarcely missing my eye. Now I am sporting a black eye and a small circular scab. Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!

More Boredom Activities:

2008-11-27T07:23:00.000-08:00

Another one that can be kind of fun is if you head to any old search engine and type your name and a verb, you get some pretty wacky results!

Grace runs... for autism

Grace needs... constant care

Grace wants... to invest in alternative energies (I do...I really do!)

Grace makes... beauty out of ugly things

I learned so much about myself! Here are some for Garrett:

Garrett plays... push around with a PAP (What does this mean?)

Garrett hugs... for a good day

Garrett wished... he'd put on a coat or something

Garrett hates... immigrants ( I do not agree with this)

If You're Bored...

2008-11-27T07:19:00.000-08:00

If you're bored why not give this a try:

Rules:
* Grab the book nearest you. Right now.
* Turn to page 56.
* Find the fifth sentence.
* Post that sentence along with these instructions in a note to your wall.
* Don't dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.

Please post your results!

EVIL JACK

2008-11-26T21:44:00.000-08:00

Garrett and I thought that it would be fun to dress Jack up as a festive holiday elf; we dressed him up and decided to snap a picture using our camera phone. Much to our horror this is the resulting photo, which I believe will haunt my nightmares tonight.

A Top 5 Must be Updated!

2008-11-21T11:23:00.000-08:00

After seeing a movie last night I regret that I must update my Top 5 WORST Movies of all Time. The new list is as follows:

TWILIGHT
Batman and Robin
Maid in Manhattan
From Justin to Kelly
Banger Sisters

That is all I have to report as of right now! Good Day!

Garrett and Jack Holiday Fun!

2008-11-18T17:38:00.001-08:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

A Manifesto; Why I Love Speed Racer!

2008-10-03T14:41:00.000-07:00

You might think that it is odd for an adult woman to be so taken with a children's movie, but until you have seen Speed Racer I beg that you not judge me or it too harshly. In order to defend myself I am prepared to outline here the reasons for my deep love for this movie.

There is of course visual appeal of the entire movie, which is twofold. I adore the use of color throughout the film. The entire film is bright and using every color in the rainbow. I have never seen anything like it! I am a sucker for originality. The second layer of visual appeal takes the forms of Emile Hirsch (Speed Racer) and Scott Porter (Racer Rex). With such boyish good looks afoot how could you not like the film. See IMDB for the proof.

Second, there is of course the nostalgic nature of my feelings for this film. Although, Speed Racer the show was before my time, my older brothers loved the show and would often watch the reruns when they were aired on MTV. I spent many hours of my childhood watching the cartoon Speed Racer, and so my affections for the character run deep.

Finally, there is the originality of the film. It is like no other film that I have seen, and you must appreciate that. It is clever, this of course includes the monkey humor for which I have always nurtured a soft spot. It made me laugh and put a smile on my face. Thus all I have to say is go speed racer go!

HOA's and Invisible Dogs

2008-09-02T06:53:00.000-07:00

I have a lovely golden retriever named Jack. Our neighbors directly across across the street from us have two labs, Dax and Sadie. Next door to them my mother-in-law has a lab named Blu. So we have four large dogs in a three house radius. Blu has received a number of complaints from the neighbors for leaving his droppings on the yard (and I mean multiple complaints). Today Dax and Sadie's owner approached me stating that they had received a letter from the HOA insisting that anywhere that their dogs urinate, including on their own yard, must be replaced with fresh grass. Their owner approached me this morning to ask if I too had received a letter, which I informed him I have not. So Jack continues to skate by unnoticed all though is clearly the most flamboyant of the dogs, for further proof see the attached photo.

A New Blog is Born

2008-08-24T11:50:00.001-07:00

Because what this world really needs is yet another blog!