CHARBIE & COLBYO

Las Vegas October 2011

2011-12-13T19:04:00.000-08:00

We were able to get away for the weekend with some of Colby's friends to Las Vegas. We gambled a little, walked around a ton and ate a lot!!!! It was really fun and we hope to do it again.First Colby and Tom's dance picture. . . . then me, Colby and Trish. . . . the boys deciding where to gamble. . . . and Tom, Colby and Fear.

Visiting the Crosby's

2011-12-13T18:50:00.000-08:00

Scott and Val had their wedding reception in October and a bunch of us made the drive to Cowley, Wyoming. It was so much fun to see where they live and spend a short hilarious trip with them. I am so happy to have Scott as a part of our family, he is so sweet and wonderful to Val, Layla and Gary.

Shannon and I drove together and had a interesting time driving through some of Wyoming's more charming towns and reading their funny signs.

Anyway. . . . even though I miss my sweet Val and kids, I am so excited for them!!!

Hoop It Up (September 24th, 2011)

2011-12-12T21:01:00.000-08:00

Colby played in 'Hoop It Up' this year with some of his good friends. They actually did pretty good and had a lot of fun! I even got a chance to go out to the Maverick Center and watch for a while. During the tournament they had small contests like tornado, slam dunk and 3 point shoot out. Colby was going to entered the slam dunk contest but with out any competition they ended up turning it into a tornado contest. It started out with about 20 contestants and he ended up winning and getting the SLAM DUNK CHAMPION plaque. One of his proudest moments, he was so cute holding up his prize.

Dad's Day

2011-12-12T20:43:00.000-08:00

Every year on what my family calls 'Dad's Day'(July 21st) which is the day my Dad passed away, we try as a family to do something fun in honor of my dad. He was a pretty awesome guy and was always the ring leader of fun in our family. This year we decided to go on the Park City zipline. Which I don't think dad ever had a chance to do but I know he would have loved it.

Also a few fun pictures of my sweet Dadders!!!!

Yard Work

2011-06-02T20:49:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday evening my Anderson side of the family spent some time filling a dumpster with logs John had spent several evenings cutting down. It was a fun project and we had a lot of fun visiting and spending time with each other.

I love this neighborhood, it is so beautiful and quiet!

2nd Anniversary Stats

2011-03-13T14:31:00.000-07:00

Wedding Date: Saturday March 14 2009

Days married: 729

Days known each other: 1121

Trips: Virginia 4, Vegas (Honeymoon), Bear Lake +++

Pets: Rogue, Mini Pincher/Chihuahua

Places lived: 1, Basement apartment

Jobs:
Colby 3,
-Energy Solutions Arena, Day Camp, and Highland High Security/Book Room
Barbie 2,
-Kingsbury Hall and Vault Denim

Jazz games attended: 5

TV Shows watched on DVD/Netflicks: 15
-30 Rock, Prison Break, Partydown, Smallville, Big Love, True Blood, Heroes, The Office, Lois and Clark, NCIS, Wonder Woman, LOST, Veronica Mars, Firefly and One Tree Hill

Favorite games to play: Just Dance, Choose and TV Game Show Trivia

Heroes:
Colby- John Stockton and The Justice League
Barbie- Gary and Wonder Woman

Can't live without:
Colby- Video Games (xbox and PS3)
Barbie- Coin Dozer (on my Ipod)

Favorite restaurant:
Colby- La Frontera
Barbie- Noodles & Co.

Dentist visits:
Colby- 5, has perfect teeth now
Barbie- 1, just a cleaning

Favorite activity to do together- Watch shows and be ridiculously funny

Happy Anniversary Colby! Loving you!!!

Everything I never knew, I always wanted

2010-11-29T17:47:00.000-08:00

My life has been a bit crazy lately. As of August I got a new FULL TIME job at Vault Denim, thanks to my sweet Aunt Jill. It has been quite a bit of work but definitely has its perks! I work with some of the nicest, funny and enjoyable people. I have been lucky enough in my short time there move from working in the warehouse to accounting where I am Jill's assistant (another perk!).
I never could have imagined how my life would be on the verge of turning 27. I just feel so lucky how my life has turned out so far. The best husband, a wonderful job, a warm comfortable home (near my Mom), awesome friends and family and many other blessings.

Then.......

and now!

Not Lookin' My Best

2010-10-23T13:45:00.000-07:00

I woke up this morning feeling a little itchy, to my surprise when I looked in the mirror I didn't quite recognize my self. What I saw was more like 'Craterface', as less like normal Barbie. For those of you that have not seen Grease I have added both his and my picture. Not too cute.....

Needless to say today has been awfully uncomfortable. Although, I don't know if the is a good thing but I'm sadly use to skin problems. . . . so on the brighter side I know it could always be worse. So I guess I'm feelin pretty lucky (and a little itchy)!

Birthday Boy

2010-10-23T13:35:00.003-07:00

Colby turned 26 on the 16th of October. He had a pretty relaxed birthday, with a few decorations, watching football with friends, a Halloween costume party, a thoughtful cupcake and some cheesecake. I love you so much honey and am so glad you were born and I get to have you in my life everyday! As my family would say 'love you high as the sky, deep as the ocean, long as the telephone wire'.

Sweet Baby Nate

2010-09-26T12:15:00.000-07:00

Ben and Betsy had their fourth sweet kid on September 8th. Shannon and I were able to make the trip out to Virginia to see him on the 16th. He is so cute and hardly ever cries or fusses. I think being the fourth he already is very go with the flow. We spent more of our trip just hanging out, holding Nathan, going to school lunch with Michael and Emma, playing St.Petersburg and being entertained by Sarah. We talked a lot about what kind or personality Nate will have, I think the four of us have done this since Michael was born. The other three are already so different, it will be interesting to see where he'll fit in.

Painting Project

2010-08-15T11:13:00.000-07:00

We have been cleaning out the shed in our backyard and planning on tearing it down. But with the kids in town I thought it might be fun to let them paint it. I used some spare white paint to freshen it up for fun painting. This was the result.....

2010-06-03T15:34:00.000-07:00

William Thacker's Door

Griffis' Door

I painted both Mom's and my door BLUE. I love it, even though a lot of people have nicely said 'wow that's really blue'. After I finished it reminded me of Hugh Grant's house in Notting Hill. Anyway, I love love love my new door!

Shan- Shanny- Shannon- Sha- Shannyo

2010-05-27T19:43:00.000-07:00

No matter what you call her she's awesome, I know several people that agree. I've know Shan now for about fourteen years, enough time to know she's the best friend you can have. I decided to pay a little blog tribute to her.

She is so sweet, funny and very talented. I look up to her more then she knows! She's brave and artistic, which is shown by her successful business (Juniper and Co.). Also she is by far one of the smartest and funniest people I have ever met. I could spend hours just listening to her witty jokes and hilarious honk. Anyone that get the chance to have her in their life is truly bless. Love you Shannyo

Ben and Betsy

2010-04-20T14:20:00.000-07:00

I love these two so much, they are the sweetest guys ever! Colby and I were lucky enough to go visit for Easter and the following week. I also go the pleasure to stay an extra week and tend their three sweet kids while they went to Mexico. I say pleasure because that's what it truly was. I love those kids so much and we had a great time! Just to name a few things we did....... basketball, making the cherry trees snow, Phineas and Ferb, ice cream man, Build-a-lot, The OG, swimming in the tub, Five and Below, and snacks. I had such a blast in Virginia! I've been so lucky and grateful to be able to spend so much time with my nieces and nephew, not to mention it's the best compliment that Ben and Betsy trust me with their most special guys! Love all you guys

Virgina and a try at Photography

2010-04-19T19:09:00.000-07:00

MICHAEL KEKANE

EMMA KEKONA

SARAH JEAN

One year down already

2010-03-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

It's official we have been married a year! We celebrated by going to get massages at UCMT, it felt awesome!!!!!! We also exchanged gifts, I like the idea of getting gifts according to the traditional anniversary gift list, first anniversary being paper. So I made a scrap book for Colby of all the picture of him as a baby until now that I could round up. Colby secretly and sweetly listened as I mentioned months ago that Van Gogh was my favorite artist and I always wanted a big Starry Night picture. Along with a little help from Mom, he found a huge poster of it and had it framed. I love it!!!!! Also today we went with Mom and Katie and had our anniversary dinner at TGIFriday's, one of our favorites. We had a great time and can't wait for year number two!

The Stache

2010-03-14T17:49:00.001-07:00

Colby usually goes with the clean shaven, baby face look or a little scruff. Although while we were chatting the other day I said there was no way he could stand to keep his facial hair, especially grow a mustache in three weeks. So Colby confident he could and I being the betting gal that I am, it started. If I won, a chocolate ice cream cone from Arctic Circle anytime I request and if Colby won a number one from Wienerschnitzel anytime he wanted. As of yesterday it had been three weeks, so he shaved everything but the stache. I guess Colby is the official winner and I have a hot dog run sometime in the near future but it was worth the jokes I got to make all Saturday until he shaved it this afternoon.
Pretty silly but I still think he's quite handsome!

To Sarah, Love Rogue

2010-03-14T14:06:00.000-07:00

Miss you Sar-Bear! Can't wait to see you this summer. I'm taking really good care of Poley Poley.

Betsy, Sweet Betsy

2010-03-10T20:02:00.000-08:00

I am so lucky to be able to not only know Betsy but to have her as a sister. I always joke with her and tell her it's hard to have her as a sister, seriously though...... it's true. There is no way I could live to be half the person she is. I don't know how someone can be so brilliant, sweet, beautiful, smart and darn near perfect!

She's taught me a lot and has been a really great sister and second mom. It's hard for me to have her to be all the way in Virginia but somehow she makes it seem like she not so far away.I am so proud of her she has done everything in her life with such grace. Her wonderful choice in a husband (I don't know what I'd do if I didn't get to have been as a brother and friend), her brilliance, her beautiful children and her passion for helping people. She truly is one of the people I admire the most! (Bets- it's hard to have a gifted sister)

Something that I think describes Betsy the most is a song that says,
'And everything around her is a silver pool of light
The people who surround her feel the benefit of it
It makes you calm'

It's truly a blessing to know Betsy

The Horror

2010-02-16T16:41:00.000-08:00

Crazy Colby every Saturday gets up even earlier the he usually does for work and goes the West Valley basketball then back to our ward for 'church ball'. I guess he really likes the people and basketball, because he is definitely not a morning person. I'm still shocked every Saturday when he's gone when I get up. This has been his routine for sometime now and he hopes he won't miss next week. However last Saturday this is what happened........

I always say he can do what he wants..... So he's gone to work and as well as he can been walking on it. Although I still have my doubts for Saturday morning basketball!

Griffis Statistics

2010-01-28T09:11:00.000-08:00

It's almost our one year anniversary, just thinking back to when we met a lot has happened!

-Days we've known each other 714
-Married 321 days
-Christmas' together 2
-Kids 0
-Trips 3
32 hour drive to Virginia
Colby's Birthday in Virginia
Honeymoon in Vegas
+ Multiple Bear Lake trips
+ Wendover Fun Bus 1
-Dogs 1,
Rogue, never thought I'd have a dog but now Colby says I'm soft. I think he might be right and I might even like her more then he does.
-Chores
Colby: dishes, laundry, vacuuming, trash and picking me up from work
Barbie: repairs, bathroom, kitchen, cooking and yard work
-Nights apart since our wedding 18
Babysitting for VTs 14
Stuck in Norfolk for Delta Bucks 1
Girls in Wendover 2
Preparing Thanksgiving at Robin's 1
-Places lived 1
-Birthdays together
Colby's 2
Barbie's 2
-TV seasons watched on DVD 11
Firefly, Veronica Mars, One Tree Hill, The Office, Lost, Heroes, Big Love, True Blood, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, NCIS and Wonder Woman.
-Jazz games attended 4
-Times appeared together on Jumbo tron 3

It has been a great 714 days! I'm so lucky to have found my best friend and get to do so many fun and amazing things together. Love you so much Honeyo!

Low key Birthday...... just my style

2009-12-30T17:04:00.000-08:00

On December 27th I turned 26, I am officially on my way passed mid twenties and on my next Birthday I will begin my late twenties, EEK! I know I'm not technically old but it's just surprising, how did I get here? I seem to anticipate my birthdays less but I have only had 26 and even less that I remember. Getting older is just interesting, to say the least. I can tell I'm getting older but I really like it! It's nice to go to bed early, wake up early and enjoy learning. I only wish I'd discovered it sooner. Anyway... I had a wonderful birthday with my family and spent the entire day at home playing games, all sorts. This year I received a wonderful gift, a MacBook. At 26 it's my first computer, I love it. Thanks again you guys, Love you!!!!!!

Tradition, tradition! Tradition!

2009-12-30T15:56:00.000-08:00

We've been lucky to have our whole family together again for the holidays! Betsy and I love to joke it's our favorite time of year because people don't have excuses of other things to do, so they have to play with us. It really is the funnest time, we spend lots of time playing games, chatting, eating, laughing and my favorite, rarely leaving the house.
We have a newer family tradition where we bowl and play in the arcade at Fat Cats on Christmas Eve. It's been a lot of fun!!! Another thing we all do is get matching Christmas shirts and where them all of Christmas Eve. This year we couldn't find any that fit us all. So, I took on the task of making them. A bit harder then I thought but I think they turned out well.

Krista's 26th Birthday

2009-12-30T15:16:00.000-08:00

Our sweet Krista Fantin came into town for her Birthday (December 22), we celebrated by having our traditional High school friend/ Birthday party. We ordered and ate Chinese as well as most people brought a treat or two to share. Including a extra fancy Birthday cake made by Shannon and Lauren. The same party routine as always..... eat, visit, eat more and visit more. We always seem to have loads to talk about, it was so much fun. We followed up the next morning by most of us going to breakfast at Blue Plate. More eating and more visiting. I can't believe I'm so lucky to have such great friends that are still close!

My project

2009-11-04T16:33:00.000-08:00

I found my Mom's favorite old rocking chair, which she was give by my Grandpa. It was a very sentimental piece of furniture for my Mom. It had been through a lot, my Mom and Dad both used it to rock Katie, Betsy and I to sleep when we were younger. A few years ago we decided to get it fixed but never got around to it since it was during our house remodel. When I saw it a month or so ago I decided it would be the perfect project. It was my first novice try at refinishing, repairing and reupholstering furniture. There are a few flaws but over all I think it turned out well.

Before......

After......

All Hallows Eve

2009-11-03T18:32:00.000-08:00

This year Colby and I decided to dress as our favorite arch nemesis from Dr.Horrible's Sing Along Blog. We were surprised how few people knew who we were, although it is kind of a nerdy thing to know. I thought our costumes were pretty right on .... but you tell me......

We also carved pumpkins at Colby's friends traditional yearly Halloween party.

Colby once told me it was the stupidest thing in the world to dress your pets up (namely dogs) which I agree. However he was very strict about this. So, of course Mom and I couldn't resist......

Colby's happin twenty five birthday.....

2009-10-26T15:18:00.000-07:00

Colby turned 25 on October 16th. I got a few of our friends together and had a little BBQ, in honor of Colby getting a BBQ for his birthday. We had a blast and visited a ton and ate lots!!!! Colby even received a specially made basketball cake. Our sweet Shannon and her assistants Brooke and Lisa made, it was the talk of the party. Thanks guys!

I sure am lucky to get to be married to such a sweet guy! I love him so so much and am so glad he was born!!!!! Love you Colby-o!

Happily married for 6 months now

2009-09-21T17:39:00.000-07:00

Colby and I have been officially married for six months as of September 14th. It has been really fun, it's nice to always have someone to hang out with, tell stupid stories to and just be silly with. Which is definitely something we do a lot!!! For our anniversary we both had work but only until about two thirty, so we decided to go get some ice cream. Shortly there after Colby started feeling a little sick. He had a very stuffy nose. Mom being our live in nurse suggested Colby use something called a Nedi Pot. For those of you that watch The Office might be familiar with Dwight wanting to use Pam's teapot as one. For the rest of you here is a picture......

After Colby said it really cleared out his sinuses....... and then he began throwing up. I guess he already wasn't feeling well and when a little of the mixture went down his throat, it was all over. He spent the rest of the night getting continuously sicker.

After day three of being quarantined in the spare bedroom he began to feel better and is now back to normal. I guess this is what married life is all about, being together and loving each other in sickness and in health.

And as Sarah would say 'I like that Colby, he's a nice boy!' Love you Honeyo!

Phineas, Ferb and Virginia

2009-09-14T14:36:00.000-07:00

I was lucky enough to go to Virginia for two weeks and take care of the sweetest kids in the world, for the sweetest couple in the world.........

We had a blast! We did pretty much everything there was to do. I sure love those kids and it was definitely more of a blessing then a job to tend them!!!! They are so easy going, sweet, but maybe a little too sassy. I had the pleasure of being teased continuously by Michael about one incident when I got us lost for twenty minutes or so. Also about accidentally throwing a plate out the car window. He is growing up so fast and has a awesome sense of humor!!!!! He is one of the smartest people I know, he finds something he loves and finds everything out about it and is happy to help teach anyone, especially his sisters (who he is so patient with). I sure love MY Bean!!!!!!

Oh Emma, she is so beautiful!!!!! Physically and more importantly her sweet sweet heart! I've rarely seen someone so concerned about everyones feelings. Her artistic skills are amazing and she love to teach Sarah to craft at any opportunity. She is such a little helper and I definitely know where she inherited these qualities, here sweet Mom! I <3>

Sar-Bears, what can I say about her???? She is a true comedian! Not even three years old yet and she has most adults rolling around on the floor. She's a great joke teller but even more so is her unbelievable sense of humor! She thinks of her very own jokes (that make sense and are very funny), realizes the smallest joke in shows or adult conversations. She is one stubborn girl, which most people who know me might think Sarah and I have that in common. But there is no one like Sars and I love her for it!!!!!

Unicycle

2009-09-14T14:26:00.000-07:00

One boring afternoon Colby and I found Mom's old unicycle. We pumped up the tire and it seemed to be fine, so Colby gave it a try............

On a hot summer day...........

2009-07-18T10:14:00.001-07:00

Where you gonna go?????? 7 Peaks!!!!!!!! On Tuesday the 14th of July we had a small Anderson get together and had a blast at the water park. We spent all day visiting, eating and riding the slides.
Nona and Robin having more fun then the kids on the Flusher and the Half Pipe Colby and I visiting Grandma Mary back at the Cabana
Krissy and Marcus on the double tube Colby on my second attempt at getting this cool picture One of the last rides of the day, Colby, Krissy and I on the Hot Shot

Bowling at the Ritz

2009-07-18T09:58:00.000-07:00

Our awesome BF's, Val, Mark and Dontch invited us to go bowling. It was super fun! It was our usual crowd Shan, Jar-Bear, Gardners, Colby and I. I definitely think Layla had the best time, sharing turns and her version or score keeping. She was actually pretty good but sadly her and I lost to the boys. After we went to Val's and played old school Nintendo Tetris, where there was a bit of a fight of who was actually the best at it. Which was followed by the boys playing NBA Basketball and the girls karaoking to Michael Jackson. All in all when we play with this crowd it's a super fun time!

A sly Rogue is often in good dress

2009-07-10T19:35:00.000-07:00

Colby and I took the leap........ and got a puppy. We found our 3 month old puppy on KSL and picked her up on July 1st. On the way to get her we decided on a name, Rogue. It has seemed to end up fitting her better then we imagined. She is extreamly sweet, playful and really likes to cuddle. Although we have come to find out she is majorly tricky and excites easily.

Colby has had dogs most of his life and has been talking me into it pretty much since we met. He finally convinced me about a week before we got her. I love her way more then I thought I would! She's super funny and so nice. I love to come home and have her so excited to see me. But even cuter is Colby's face when he's playin with her, he really loves his dog! Rogue, after only having her two days, she toughed out the trip to Bear Lake. She love exploring, running around and even the heard of kids that followed. Just like a true Bear Laker once we arrived home she needed a few days rest and is now getting into a good routine.

Beauty and the Geek.......

2009-06-24T21:17:00.000-07:00

Since school at Highland ended Colby has been working on finding a new job. Which has been kind of rough but he is diligent! The best thing is he's home a lot to hang out. Today we decided to sleep in, since I didn't have work and then go to an early movie. We saw TRANSFORMERS: Revenge of the Fallen, we had been looking forward to seeing it since we saw the first one and we are pretty nerdy about our movies. We knew we couldn't stay up when it came out last night at midnight but we are still pretty geeky and so excited to see it first thing this mornin. We both loved it, the first movie always is better (at least I think so) but it was still really good!!!!

We spent most of the rest of the day at home not doing much. We watched our usual shows, ate popcorn and played on facebook. After all that sitting around I had an idea........ I told Colby I was going to give myself a facial and suggested I could give him one too. Nicely he thought about it and said sure as long as I told no one (oops!). I applied my mask first then began on his he was shocked it was so cold but said it didn't seem too bad. After a while I said lets take a picture and I'll blog it. He said definitely not but then changed his mind (because he pretty much is embarrassed by nothing). So we took this bee-u-tiful picture and as Sars would say 'I like that Colby-o, he's a nice boy!'

FUNNY Commercials

2009-06-22T17:52:00.000-07:00

Barbie's Favs:

Sprint- Crime Deterrent, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ek04Mar2XE
Got Milk?- Aaron Burr, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLSsswr6z9Y
Nextel- Oooh Baby Baby, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tITErSN_NY
Carl's Jr- Cow Shake, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wq25qD44hC0&feature=PlayList&p=CBCF1BAB502060F4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=83
Doritos- Live the Flavor, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUFvJNQ0bnM

Colby's Favs:

T-mobile- Eat the Head, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdHdIR8OS50
Visa- Yo, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7rm-yadkGY
Gas X- Your son Rip, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUzn6HlRDX4
Bud Light- Rock, Paper, Scissors, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV0B3maUK0E&feature=related
Bud Light- Fist Bump, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUUIBJme-bg

Colby disappeared...........

2009-05-17T12:07:00.000-07:00

A perk of working at Kingsbury Hall, we get to go to a few shows. This weekend (Saturday, May 16th) was David Copperfield. We decided to go after my shift at nine o'clock. The show was awesome, loved every second of it! Our seats were really good and Colby was hoping he'd get called on but it was right at the end of the show, so we were doubting it. But then, Copperfield began throwing balls into the audience and we bounced them around and when the music stopped, if you had one to got to go on stage. Of course, Colby being lucky like he is caught one and got called onto the stage for the finale. Copperfield put Colby and nine other audience members into a hanging box with chairs and flashlights, covered them up and made them disappear. Suddenly, seconds later they reappeared at the back of the theatre. Colby was so excited to be a part of a magic trick and a really cool one at that! He was also lucky enough to go backstage and shake David Copperfield's hand and even got a signed
picture. (I only had my phone for pictures)

Too much sun!!!!!

2009-05-17T12:02:00.000-07:00

We loved to watch the volleyball games but when we got home Colby and I discovered we definitely should have used sunscreen! We were both burnt in the exact same spot. So we took this silly picture.......

Chris and Mary's Volleyball

2009-05-17T11:52:00.000-07:00

On Saturday we went to Cottonwood complex to watch Mary and Chris play in their first volleyball tournament as a team. They did awesome! It was really fun to watch and visit. We had a fun cheering section, throughout the day Val, Mark, Layla, Travis, Hannah, Dave, Hailey, Ethan, Erin, Charly, Nona, Katie, Colby and I were all there to watch and visit.

May 11th......

2009-05-12T10:04:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe Dad would be 63. Every year on Dad's Birthday we try to go to a baseball game, eat hot dogs and visit. We always have a great time! This year we couldn't all be together but still celebrated the same.

Also, it wouldn't be a true Dad's Day without some work and swearing. Nona and I got up early, both lucky to get the day off and began work on are always shabby backyard. Although in the last few years if you saw it from beginning to end there has been a dramatic change (thanks to BVT2 and kids) and we're still workin!
We have lots of crazy over grown pyracantha and rose bushes, we started hacking and trimming but it took quite a while to even make a dent. This is where the swearing comes in......
About eleven or twelve years ago, on a similar project, Dad, Betsy, Katie and I were trimming bushes and a cherry tree. Dad has a shed he built out with electricity and everything. So, before we were allowed to begin work we needed a lesson in how not to cut the electric wiring he had running from the house to the shed. Which Dad started by saying 'be very careful and you have to avoid cutting the wires or you might get shocked', and 'see do it just like this.....'. Suddenly Dad got zapped when he clipped both wires. Then a few swear words later and a look at the clippers that now had a little charred hole in them, we couldn't help but laugh at him and bug him about it the rest of the day. He even thought it was pretty funny.
Anyway, so while Mom and I are working she decided to run inside for drinks and I was still outside with the electric bush trimmer. I suddenly see wires whip passed my face and immediately tangle up in the trimmer. Scared for my life I drop the trimmer, now attached to the wires. Needless to say, being my father's daughter I also said a few words. There was no shock but backing up slowly I look to see where the wires are attached, lo and behold the very wires that used to run electricity to the shed. Luckily for me Dad had clipped them a few years earlier.

Movies, movies and more movies

2009-05-09T18:57:00.000-07:00

What can I say, I was reading Kali's blog and she inspired me. Colby and I were definately ment to be, in many ways but the one people seem to notice and mention most is our rediculious need to watch as many movies (and tv series) as possible. So here are some of our favorite movie quotes......

Barbie's Top 10:

-"What? No! That's not how we wing it! You've lost your 'winging it' privileges!"
*Roy O'Bannon, Shanghai Noon*

-"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." *Ferris, Ferris Bueller's Day Off*

-"I'm your Huckleberry"
*Doc Holliday, Tombstone*

-'No, you said "wet shirt don't break," not "piss shirt bend bar"!'
*Roy O'Bannon, Shanghai Noon*

-".....I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. "
*Harry Burns, When Harry Met Sally*

-"Who knows where thoughts come from? They just appear. Uh huh"
*Lucas, Empire Records*

-"Lou. Give me a milk... [dramatic pause] ....Chocolate"
*George McFly, Back to the Future*

-"Of course I did. been planning it for years"
*Michael 'Squints' Palledorous, The Sandlot*

-"I'm not gonna let you cheapen this for me."
*Roy O'bannon, Shanghai Noon*

-"Ok. This is a bass guitar. And it's the exact same thing but instead of playing it like this you tip it on the side... cello, you got a bass."
*Dewey Finn, School of Rock*

Colby's Top 5 :* please note these are my appropriate favorite movie quotes*

-"To quote the great late kernal sanders: im to drunk to taste this chicken!"
*Ricky Bobby, Talledega Nights*

- "What? One name? ONE NAME? Who are you? Seal?"
*Evan, Superbad*

-"Yo, Rugman! Haven't seen you in a few millennia. Give me some tassel. "
* Genie, Aladdin*

-"Its hard to look inside myself, but on the outside i look good."
*Link Larkin, Hairspray*

-"He broke-ded my nose"
*Switowski, Longest Yard*

Philadelphia Eagles

2009-05-07T18:44:00.000-07:00

We are so excited for our sweet cousin Marcus, he was picked up as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles. Robin hosted a party to celebrate the news and Marcus shyly and kindly signed his first few autographs.

Some Wedding Pictures

2009-04-18T17:50:00.000-07:00

March 14th 2008, Colby and I finally got married! It was the most perfect day ever! Thanks to everyone involved, especially our awesome family and great friends! Here are a few picture, I tried to pick a varity but there were a ton to choose from.

Jazz Game

2009-03-31T11:31:00.000-07:00

Brooke invited us to go along with her and Shan to the Jazz game, it was awesome. They were really great seats in the 11th row behind the Jazz bench. We went to Dinner at 'The Grub' and then on down town for the game. It was pretty close towards the end. I think we all really enjoyed but watching Colby, he was like a kid in a candy store. Here are a few pictures he took......

Honeymoon, Vegas... baby!

2009-03-31T11:10:00.000-07:00

Colby and I spent our wedding night at the Marriott Spring Hill hotel, it was really nice and some of my friends went out to check us in and decorate. All though the next morning we had to get up at 7am to make our flight on time to Vegas. Once we arrived in Vegas we went to the hotel pre-checked in and lounged around in the lazy river and hot tub. Later we shuttled down to 'The Strip' ate, wandered around and gambled a little. Monday we went to the Tournament of Kings and had a caricature drawn of the two of us. Most of Tuesday was spend walking around and people watching. We finally made it home Tuesday night to our clean new house (Thanks to VTs, Mom, Kits and Shan). Married life is great and finally getting back to our normal routine. (Wedding pictures and Blog are soon to come)

Man Shower and Bachlorette Party

2009-03-31T10:50:00.000-07:00

My sweet friends Brooke Shannon and Krista decided to throw me a Bachelorette party at a condo in Park city, with presents, Cafe Rio, chatting and tons of fun! We stayed up way to late hot tubbing, visiting and telling stories. It was super fun. Thanks girls! The same awesome friends had a 'Man Shower' for Colby the night before, also in Park City. We played some Wii games, Rock Band, went to dinner and even presents, just the kind of party Colby enjoys. These girls sure know us, thanks yet again!

Pre-Wedding

2009-03-31T10:36:00.000-07:00

We were lucky enough to get to have Mom in town a few weeks before the wedding. Then about a week before Ben Betsy and the kids came into town. It was a regular party, I pretty much had almost everything ready by they time they got here. So we all mostly spent our time, they way I like it, hanging out visiting eating and playing games.

Driving the heck out of you........

2009-02-05T16:09:00.000-08:00

Mary and Travis, were super nice and invited a bunch of us up to their cabin at Bear Lake for the weekend. We had a blast! Some of us went snowboarding/skiing at Beaver Mountain most of the day on Saturday. Then when we made it home and put the kids to bed, thats when the real fun started. . . . . We bundled up, got the sleds and went out at 10pm to sled the huge pure ice road. The sleds were only about four feet by two feet and there were eight adults. So we piled on up and the top guy had to ride 'cowboy style'. Pretty dangerous I might say, especially considering it was pitch black out and we'd get going up to about 28 miles per hour. Surprisingly there were very few injuries and a ton of fun had by all!!!! Thanks again Mary and Trav! Funnest weekend ever!

Wedding Stuff.........

2009-01-27T18:31:00.000-08:00

As we try to get ready for our wedding, our living room has turned into a storage/craft room (which I know Katie is probably hating but is sweet to put up with). Surprisingly enough we are getting really close to being done and ready for the wedding. I just can't wait until it's at least March and I can do the last few things.

Tyler's Birthday and Mommers in town

2009-01-27T18:21:00.001-08:00

We celebrated Tyler's 23rd Birthday with cake, ice cream and games. Also we were lucky to get to have mom in town again. She was here for about a week, which went by way too fast. We did a lot of shopping for the wedding and she was able to visit all her sweet friends while she was here. Can't wait for her to come back in March!

New Years Eve

2009-01-27T18:06:00.000-08:00

We had an impromptu New Years Party with a pretty good turn out (Katie, Betsy, Michael, Emma, Sarah, Shannon, Val, Mark, Dontch, Fernando, Jessica, Andrew, Becca, Colby and I). We had all kinds of appetisers and sparkling apple juice. Michael unfortunately got sick from all the treats and went to bed early but got up in time to see the ball drop. Emma almost made it and when we tried to wake her she refused but got a picture of her sleeping at the party. We played 'The Great Delmuti', Wii Fit and Brain Academy. We all had a great time!!!

Wii Fit and Easy Bake

2009-01-27T17:56:00.000-08:00

For Christmas Ben and Betsy got Wii Fit. It was definitely one of the best presents, along with Brain Academy and the Easy-bake Oven that was a hit! We spent a lot of time sitting around playing various Wii games, that are just as fun to watch as they are to play.

Best Birthday Ever

2009-01-27T17:44:00.000-08:00

While Betsy and the kids were still here I had my 25th Birthday. It was super fun! The girls made mini cupcakes for my cake. We went sledding, played games and just hung out, definitely my version of the funnest day ever. I just wish they were here to do it everyday with us! Love and miss you guys!

Sledding

2009-01-08T18:28:00.000-08:00

While the Van Tassell's we here, sledding was a must! The kids absolutely loved it, maybe even as much as Ben and Colby. They were just bigger versions, trying silly tricks like standing up on their sleds. Everyone had lots of fun in their own ways. Betsy, Gene and I ran up and down picking up kids and the kids just couldn't wait to ride back down screaming like crazy. Afterwords we made it safely home and got in a warm tub and ate Michael and Em's favorite treat 'snow sugar'.

Friend P-A-R-T-Y, cause we gots too

2009-01-08T18:09:00.000-08:00

We had our annual friend party on the 26th of December. Starting with dinner at our favorite, Cafe Rio, we ate and visited. Most of the usuals made it; Adam, Randy, Audrey, Shannon, Colby and I. After dinner Audrey had to run to work but the rest of us headed to my house for a regular night of fun and Randy's awesome new games. I love that we can not see each other for almost a year and when we all get back together it's like we don't skip a beat. Randy's awesome stories, Adam insisting he can do anything (hula hoop for an hour), Shan's honk and wheeze, my stubbornness to not be a peon no matter the game and Colby just jumping right in and instantly fitting into our friend mix.

Bowling

2009-01-08T17:57:00.000-08:00

We were lucky enough for Krista to come into town for Thanksgiving. It was a total blast from the past, we had tons of fun hanging out, playing games, visiting and eating. Most of us still felt young enough we pulled ourselves off the couch and went midnight bowling.

A Tribute to my 'Stalker'

2008-11-25T09:28:00.000-08:00

So for the last few months, I've been lucky enough to acquire a 'stalker'. Most people wouldn't think that was very lucky but if they knew who it was I think they'd change their mind. Both her and her babers live so close they like to stop by and play. We always have tons of fun and usually are still trying to party once everyone else has gone to bed. This is probably due to our similar upbringing and the fact we've known each other for about 22 years now. Anyway, I love my stalker! And found a few silly but cute pictures.........

Not so lazy Sunday

2008-11-16T19:28:00.001-08:00

Last Sunday we got a few visitors and played a lot of wii. Pretty silly but a ton of fun!

ENGAGED.....

2008-11-06T20:00:00.000-08:00

So as I think many of you heard, Colby and I got engaged on Sunday the 2nd. We went to dinner at TGI Friday's with Mark, Val, Donch and Katie. All of us ate and were just chatting when Colby just pulled out the ring and ask me. I was in total shock, we had planed to get married but due to car trouble we didn't think we could get engaged yet. Little did I know he had already made the purchase over a week ago (the ring I had fallen in love with over a month and a half ago). After somewhat pulling myself together I said yes. The rest of the night seemed like a blur. We called pretty much everyone we know and everyone was so nice and happy for us. There was a lot of crying and Wahooing. We also stumbled into getting the church we wanted reserved (Thanks to Annette) for March 14th, which will be our one year anniversary. By the end of the night exhausted by all the excitement Colby was able to make it home but I don't think either of us got too good a nights sleep. We're both so excited and can't wait!

More Halloween

2008-11-06T19:55:00.000-08:00

Halloween is absolutely one of my favorite holidays. So, I talked Colby into Halloween costume numero dos. I think we did a pretty good job........

Casino Night and Midway

2008-11-06T19:34:00.000-08:00

We've been staying pretty busy since we've gotten home from Virginia. Mary and Dino hosted a 1920's style Casino party for all the Eskelson cousins. We spent most of the night playing craps, pool, poker, 'dip dip dip', eating and of course our favorite visiting. Everyone had a great time dressing up and looked awesome!
The following day we went up to Midway to spend some time with the Anderson's. Both Dan and Dave came into town, so we rented condos for about a week. We played ate visited and swam. All in all we had a really great time!

Advar-Husy, fish and ChuckChuck

2008-10-29T18:44:00.000-07:00

Colby, Katie and I had a chance to head back to visit Ben, Betsy, Michael, Emma and Sars. Colby and I flew out on the 14th of October and Katie met us there on the 16th, just in time for Colby's 24th Birthday. We spent most of the time just hangin out and playing. We went fishing, where I caught a huge catfish (featured on Betsy's Blog). We also went to Chuck-E-Cheese for Colby and Sarah's combine birthday dinner. Shortly after Emma decided that we should call it ChuckChuck for short. Which became one of our favorite inside jokes. Also we had the pleasure of having Krista drive down from DC and spend the weekend with us. On our last day there, we drove up to DC and went to the Air and Space Museum (which I like to call by the name Advar-Husy) which was a lot of fun. Colby and I stayed in DC and headed to the airport by way of the metro and bus. We both had a little break down after we got settled at the airport. Anyway..... we love and miss you guys so much! See you at my house at Christmas Sars

Halloween Activities

2008-10-13T19:33:00.000-07:00

So I figured I better blog a little with the picture I do have, before we leave tomorrow for Virginia. Sorry it has takin this long, for those of you who do like to read my silly blog. Anyway, on Friday Colby and I attended a party with some of has married high school friends. It was really fun, we carved pumpkins, ate great food, chatted and played some games.

On Saturday we were invited to a costume party by some more of Colby's friends. We'd been trying to think of costume ideas and settled on Raggedy Anne and Andy. But as time passed we didn't do anything to get the costumes together. Luckily we have one the the greatest friends ever, who always just happens to have anything you ever need. I just happen to mention our idea and she brought the costumes to us a few days later. They were perfect, although we did look kinda silly. Thanks Shannon

Colby and I

2008-09-14T17:11:00.001-07:00

So, it's already been six months. Colby and I started dating on the 14th of March and met almost exactly one month before that on February 15th. We spend pretty much every day together and have a ton of fun. We were never the typical newly dating couple, we only went on a few actual dates. Lucky enough for me being such a homebody and Colby being as outgoing as he is, he instantly fit in with all of my family. So we've spent the last few months hanging out at my house with Katie, Tyler and Patrick, playing with Ben, Betsy and the kids (when they were here), going to Bear Lake and playing with Val, Mark and Layla. This being the case we decided to plan something for our anniversary.
We started our afternoon by going miniature golfing at a tiny place called Dottie's, it was a blast! However this was mostly due to how bad I was, how good Colby was and how silly the holes were. One was just a rock in front of the hole with a toy motorcycle glued to it.
Afterwards we went to dinner at T.G.I.Fridays and ended our night just watching TV and eating treats on the couch. It may not sound like much but it was one of the funnest nights ever.

New Bathroom and Bungee Buddies

2008-09-09T14:27:00.000-07:00

Way back when our old bathroom sink broke we decided it was time for a remodel. It was hard and tragic to see the old maroon and pink tile go but it had to be done. We enlisted the help of my cousin Davey and uncle John, who are always so willing to help no matter the time or project. It was finally finished enough to start being used last Thursday, we've been happily enjoying it's use ever since. I love having a brand new perfect bathroom that includes a deep jetted tub, which I've always wanted. Thanks again to everyone that helped in all kinds of ways!

Patrick, Val, Colby and I played a game called Bungee Buddies on our wii. It's a pretty intense game and very entertaining to watch. One of the funniest parts is after you've finished your race you have to mimic the game and do a 'commemorative pose'. I'm so glad I have friends who are willing to make fools of themselves for fun.

Trip to Ba-ginia

2008-09-04T20:46:00.000-07:00

On the 23 of July when Ben and Betsy's cars were never picked up, Colby and I decided to drive the van to Virgina. Luckily neither of us have 'adult' jobs so we left first thing the next morning at 6am. We drove from SLC up though Wyoming, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and finally we made it to Virginia. We only stopped (at midnight) and slept one night in a very small town called Shelbyville, MO. Stupidly we couldn't get the concept of the time changes and woke up at 3am (Utah time) and didn't realize until we were good and awake. Although due to this fact we were able to make it to Ben and Betsy's new house by 10pm (Utah time).

Once we made it we spent a total of seven day with the fam. We swim every day at the Grove pool (after we'd have to hop in Betsy's huge tub, luckily it fits five), toured the state capitol, swam at Virgina Beach, floated 4 miles down the James River and played a lot of 'Sardines' in the empty house. The day we left we had to fly out of Reagan Airport in DC. Which is about an hour and a half away so we decided to spend it all in DC. We went to The White House, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial WWII Memorial and a few other attractions. This quick impromptu trip helped with the anxiety of the Van Tassell's moving, until they dropped us off at the airport. I couldn't help losing it when the kids asked if 'we could just stay a few more days'. I've never been so temped to move in my life! I miss them like crazy and it hasn't gotten much easier. But thank goodness for cell phones and blogs!

Bear Lake with the Girls...

2008-08-14T20:24:00.000-07:00

This is last years water injury. I achieved this by stupidly back diving off of Matt and Whit's boat. Cracking my cheekbone and cutting my nose. I guess I'm just accident prone because this year I had a run in with a sailboard. We (Krista, Shannon and I) barely got the hang of standing up and so I decided a handstand wouldn't be so hard. I was definitely wrong! I bit a hole clean through my lip. I ended up with two stitches, a tetanus shot and two hundred dollars less in my bank account. Luckily enough Krista was able to get this picture a few seconds before. All in all our trip was very fun! Although we were surprised to be the only people on the entire property. So we spent most of our time suntanning, playing games, chatting and watching movies. It's good to at least once a year to hang out with my two best friends!