Euro Lagoon

Arches is one of Brett's favorite places in the world. He talks about it at least bi-monthly. If I didn't know better I would assume "Arches" was an ex-girlfriend. We spent 3 days in Arches and it was gorgeous. If you haven't gone- GO !!! I suggest late spring or fall, but not July or Aug due to temps of up to 100.
But it was awesome - we camped at a place with a pool so we got our "swim on."

Everything was really beautiful and we got our fill of wildlife. Here is our wildlife count:


Ringtails: 3
Foxes: 1
Bears: 0

Squirrels: 7
Birds: alot
Snakes: 1
Lions: 0
Weirdo Europeans: 278+

There are plenty of Europeans. Most of them nice, alot of them weird (no offense Chad and Elisa :) ) This particular picture was taken after a notably funny incident. We made it to Delicate Arch and brett broke out the video camera. He started filming people at the base of the arch who were trying to take pictures. There was this one guy in a red shirt, however, that kept trying to shew people away from the base of the arch so he could get a picture. Brett pointed him out to me and we both laughed, as did the German speaking people next to us. We continued to let this man be the brunt of our jokes until he ran back up to near where we were standing and joined the group of Germans that were standing next to us. They laughed so hard at us when they saw our embarressed reaction. ... jerks.

We Live in Draper Now! Yay!

It was solid good times at the BubsAnge house, but we have moved to Draper. Also, I work at a really cool Rehab/Prep school. If you move to Utah and want an easy job I will hook you up.

and Last, but not least...

BRETT PASSED THE BAR!!! Not that it was a shock. But I figured he should get one exclamation for each year of law school.

Brett you earned it! (!!)

What Fun Ain't

I need to make a public apology.

This blog is pretty boring.

However, you are reading this so I can only say I'm sorry, but you brought this on your self.

Anywhosers, so Brett and I went to Lagoon a few weeks back and I found out how old I am. After one ride I got sick. Blah. And so commenced the ride/sitting 1:1 ratio, which eventually evolved into a 1:2 ratio, which then evolved to a 3 hour nap on the lawn at Lagoon. That is what fun is. I do find it a little bit scary that we were able to sleep in public for that long.

In conclusion, the bumper cars are the best ride at lagoon.

Sky Harbor: Friend or Foe?

Dear Sky Harbor Apartments,
When we met online I was really impressed. You seem to have everything I needed in an apartment. And when I came to see you in person, you really blew me away. Your large weight room, your plasma tv in your club house, and your gorgeous pool had me captivated for so long. And not to mention the affordable yet state of the art lodgings.
But every time I consider pursuing you again I am taken back to the last night we met. I was there with my husband, debit card in hand. We were so excited filling out the paper work. So care free as we brushed aside the $50 application fee, and confident in our $300 deposit.
But it hurts, even still. I keep playing the scene over in my mind: The sparkly toothed teller assuring us of all the paperwork, swiping our debit card with a quick whoosh- and then- and ONLY then did he subtly remind us of the "assurance of payment" forms. I know you're just trying to cover your back. You want to make sure we have a job so we'll be able to pay. But i have a job! I just hadn't started yet! So you offered that we had two other options: having $16,553 in our checking account or co-signing. We'll co-sign as easy as that! URRRRR wrong. You have to have bad credit to co-sign. So all those years of paying off my debts came back to bite me.
So I'm sure... its not you -it's me. I should have read the fine print. But never in my renting career (which I assure you is long) have i ever had such a problem. It hurts to think of you and the $50 dollars you ate. I am very glad you didn't take my $300. I would have had to had to spread dirty rumors about you behind your back.
But I will respect your space, as I am assured you will respect mine. Please spend my $50 on a sign that says "don't give us your debit card if you aren't foolish enough to ask if you will get ripped off."
I hope the sign is made of gold.
Sincerely,

An ex-applicant

Bragging Bubs

So since I am sitting here using bubs computer while he obviously and naturally would rather be sending reminder emails to Mike that he is on the clock (kidding) - I feel the need to make a public posting of the charitable things happening in our place residence.
I got back from a trip with my friends and Brett had moved us into to Angela's and Spencers. Holy crap. I just have to state - what a happy family. Brady Bunch, watch your backs.
Seriously though, Lincoln is so stinkin happy -all of the time. My top favorite Lincoln moments are: 1. waking up Brett to play fooseball. 2. playing fooseball 3. kissing Ella 4. kissing me 5. getting wet everytime he walks outside 6. changing his clothes six times a day from getting wet everytime he walks outside 7. being smarter than me- i.e. signing what he wants and I have no clue what he is saying 8. putting himself to bed by picking up his sleepytime bear and announcing to everyone its time for bed by saying "mamama maaa mmama" and then waving goodbye and then going to bed.
I have currently adopted several Lincoln habits. First, taking repeated naps during the day and Second changing my clothes several times a day. I am considering learning sign language.

Of course its fitting that I spent all this time talking about Lincoln and haven't gotten to Ella yet. For a 9 week old she is pretty stinking patient. Not implying that she is neglected, she just can get layed down somewhere and sometimes I forget she's even in the room. She is so quiet. She is forgiving though and smiles at me when i talk to her.

And lastly of course, I would like to testify of charity shown by the this fam. I could talk to Ange all day. I think I should petition that she writes her own blog. And she compliments whatever i cook, so naturally I worship her. And kudos for Bubs for the sweet stories and good laughs. Bubs should have his own blog.

They should call it a Brag instead of a Blog... cause its all I do

Alright my public- you've waited long enough.
Here are the titles of my up coming blogs just to peak your interest.

Bragging Bubs
Sky Harbor Apartments: Friend or Foe?
Mission: Wedding Cake
Arches National Park aka Euro Lagoon
Notes on The Real Lagoon