God bless my mother in law.
GOD BLESS YOU, TERI.
These are chips I fell in love with... and now they don't sell them in WA anymore. Limon chips by Lay's.... and Teri sent me SEVEN BAGS from California.
I'm in 7th heaven... at least till they run out. ;)
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Utah Billboards
I found these pictures by accident on a weather website. I love it! Totally makes me homesick for Utah culture, as cheesy and G-rated as it is. :)
Sunday, October 23, 2005
Birthday drinkin'!
This would've been a better picture withOUT the cider bottle right there in the middle. Sheesh.
Oh well.
Jim and I went out for drinks at Temple Billiards for a little birthday celebrating. Thirty-freakin'-five years old, people.
For a gift, Jim is treating me to a spa treatment; a facial and also a pedicure! Suh-weeeeet.
Oh well.
Jim and I went out for drinks at Temple Billiards for a little birthday celebrating. Thirty-freakin'-five years old, people.
For a gift, Jim is treating me to a spa treatment; a facial and also a pedicure! Suh-weeeeet.
Newark, NJ
This was the view from our hotel window in Newark, NJ the last night of our trip. It poured rain the first night we arrived, and also the last night before we departed. (We mostly only got drizzle in New York City.)
The traffic was so insane at rush hour, a cop finally had to direct traffic in the intersection down below our window. And in this picture... the traffic isn't even BAD yet!
If I lived there I would never own a car. People are insane on the streets.
The traffic was so insane at rush hour, a cop finally had to direct traffic in the intersection down below our window. And in this picture... the traffic isn't even BAD yet!
If I lived there I would never own a car. People are insane on the streets.
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Times Square, NYC, 2005
Freakin' AMAZING. :) When Jim and I walked upstairs from the subway and saw all this... we both just said (at the exact same time): "Wowwwwww!"
The Red Carpet
Here's the red carpet we got to make our entrance on. That is Jim's agent Ann Rittenberg on the left there... and we had to stop for a minute while Jim got his picture taken by the photographer(s) in the background.
One of the more surreal moments in my life!
One of the more surreal moments in my life!
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Ground Zero
This is where 9/11 happened. I think this was more of an information center rather than a memorial. It was right in front and behind those fences is where the towers were. It's basically just a big hole right now. It was hard to actually get pictures of, being ground level and all.
Surrounding buildings
It was interesting to see the damage done to the surrounding buildings. Kinda gives you a sense of what occurred...
Jim's looking towards WTC site...
I turned around to snap a picture of the buildings near the World Trade Center and accidentally caught Jim's reaction to the whole experience. I didn't even realize it till I looked at all the pictures I had taken later that night. It was pretty overwhelming to him.
Sunday, October 16, 2005
The Chelsea Inn
This was our entire room at the Chelsea Inn in New York City. All this for $205 a night! And if you think it looks like a bed in a closet... you should see the bathroom.
We were so clausterphobic by the time we left.
We were so clausterphobic by the time we left.
Saturday, October 15, 2005
More dressed up than our wedding!
I'll be putting up more pictures from our trip to NYC and the Quill Awards probably tomorrow... but I at least wanted to get something up for now. :)
I'm sorry to say we didn't get a full stand-up picture of us side by side... but you get the idea from this picture of how we looked.
And if I don't say so myself... we looked HOT! (For us, at least.)
Hee hee.
Oh, and this was at a trendy NYC bar around midnight after the awards with Jim's agent, Ann Rittenberg (the picture taker). See those martinis? Twelve bucks each, baby!
I'm sorry to say we didn't get a full stand-up picture of us side by side... but you get the idea from this picture of how we looked.
And if I don't say so myself... we looked HOT! (For us, at least.)
Hee hee.
Oh, and this was at a trendy NYC bar around midnight after the awards with Jim's agent, Ann Rittenberg (the picture taker). See those martinis? Twelve bucks each, baby!
Saturday, October 01, 2005
The Nettleton
In a week and a half... we're MOVIN' ON UP. This is the Nettleton in downtown Seattle. Soon to be our new pad. :)
More pics to come!
(Behind those trees there, behind the fence... is our pool. And soon-to-be 15 person hottub.)
EL YAY!!!
More pics to come!
(Behind those trees there, behind the fence... is our pool. And soon-to-be 15 person hottub.)
EL YAY!!!
The 13th Floor!
The window above the one Jim's finger is touching will be our LIVING ROOM. Thirteenth floor, baby! Second from the top. Jim's freaking out (he hates heights)... but the view is to die for! (Heh)
The Garage Sale!
We finally did it! After weeks of procrastinating... we finally got good weather and went ahead with the garage sale. This is the afternoon of Day One... and most of the good stuff was sold early that morning. We never did sell the big green couch.
Anyone need a cheap used couch? I think at this point we'll PAY YOU to take it. :)
Anyone need a cheap used couch? I think at this point we'll PAY YOU to take it. :)
Hella brekkie...
My husband makes some pretty kick ass breakfasts around here.
And the veggie even cooked me up some SAUSAGES!
Now THAT, folks... is love.
And the veggie even cooked me up some SAUSAGES!
Now THAT, folks... is love.
Meterosexual Jim
At the garage sale, Jim tried on one my turtlenecks that were for sale... and suddenly turned gay.
Sunday, September 04, 2005
The Constant Gardener
Wow. What a great movie. A little slow at first... but it was just great. Beautifullly shot, awesomely acted... sad, touching, horrific, unique....
I bet it gets picture of the year.
And of course Jimmy cried the whole way through. :)
I bet it gets picture of the year.
And of course Jimmy cried the whole way through. :)
Friday, September 02, 2005
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.
The first man in my life (Tigey!!!) with the last man in my life (Jimmy!!!).
Tigey's been with me ever since I can remember, and I recently uncovered him in storage. Last night I took him to bed with me and when I woke up, showered, and came back into the bedroom ... THIS IS WHAT I DISCOVERED. :)
Man and beast love.
Tigey's been with me ever since I can remember, and I recently uncovered him in storage. Last night I took him to bed with me and when I woke up, showered, and came back into the bedroom ... THIS IS WHAT I DISCOVERED. :)
Man and beast love.
Thursday, August 11, 2005
Jim and Ted
Jim... a little drunkish (as he SHOULD BE!) with Ted @ his wedding... the man who changed our lives.
Seriously.
Ted was a fan of mycathatesyou.com... and sent Jim an email saying, "Would you like to write a book?"
'Nuff said.
Thank you, Ted.
Seriously.
Ted was a fan of mycathatesyou.com... and sent Jim an email saying, "Would you like to write a book?"
'Nuff said.
Thank you, Ted.
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Our shrimpy city!
Picture Jim's flight finally arriving SEA. Sitting near him is a family from New Jersey, and the little kid behind him was all excited to visit our emarald city... until he saw it from his window. He then yelled: "DAD! Look how shrimpy it is! Seattle is a shrimpy little city!"
How I would love to show this kid Salt Lake City. :)
How I would love to show this kid Salt Lake City. :)
Monday, August 01, 2005
What in the world?
The planet is some freaky stuff! Is this an eyeball... or part of the Great Salt Lake? I took this from the airplane window yesterday as we were taking off and wow..... how bizarre.
Utah produces some of the weirdest stuff. And I'm not just talking about the people!
;)
Utah produces some of the weirdest stuff. And I'm not just talking about the people!
;)
Sunday, July 24, 2005
Setting Up!
PHOENIX FESTIVAL 2005
The following are pics from the Phoenix Fest; a 5 day electronic music festival held out on private property in Klickitat County, WA. (Out in the middle of NOWHERE) We were only able to stay 2 nights due to unexpected sleep deprivation, but had an ABSOLUTE BLAST. Basically, it was an outdoor rave and Jim's discovered a new love... techno!!
We were the first people to claim this area of camping, and eventually we were surrounded by other campers. And look how nicely we set up our camp! This is the first time we've tried camping on our own, and I think we did a pretty good job. We bought all the equipment just days before... and thank GOD we bought the canopy at the last minute because we would have FRIED in the sun otherwise. We would have bought better sleeping pads if we were aware we'd be setting up on volcanic rocks.
I'm still hurting... but DAMN did we have a good time. The following pics don't do this whole experience justice. We were having too much fun to take more pictures.
The following are pics from the Phoenix Fest; a 5 day electronic music festival held out on private property in Klickitat County, WA. (Out in the middle of NOWHERE) We were only able to stay 2 nights due to unexpected sleep deprivation, but had an ABSOLUTE BLAST. Basically, it was an outdoor rave and Jim's discovered a new love... techno!!
We were the first people to claim this area of camping, and eventually we were surrounded by other campers. And look how nicely we set up our camp! This is the first time we've tried camping on our own, and I think we did a pretty good job. We bought all the equipment just days before... and thank GOD we bought the canopy at the last minute because we would have FRIED in the sun otherwise. We would have bought better sleeping pads if we were aware we'd be setting up on volcanic rocks.
I'm still hurting... but DAMN did we have a good time. The following pics don't do this whole experience justice. We were having too much fun to take more pictures.
The Delivery Truck
This is the delivery truck that delivers "mail that cannot be delivered" at Burning Man.** We saw it the first day we arrived, and surprisinly ended up being neighbors at camp with the friends of the guy who owns and drives the truck. We found ourselves riding around in it at 2am Saturday morning. :) (See pics of Michael and Dawn - our neighbors - below)
**My mom could be wondering what Burning Man is. Mom... it's the wildest event of the year held in Gerlach, NV once a year in September. Is it a coincidence Gerlach is my stepdad's last name? WHO KNOWS!
**My mom could be wondering what Burning Man is. Mom... it's the wildest event of the year held in Gerlach, NV once a year in September. Is it a coincidence Gerlach is my stepdad's last name? WHO KNOWS!
Our Neighbor Michael
Michael and Dawn were our neighbors at camp at the festival. They were unexpectedly wonderful and friendly... definitely one of the highlights of our whole experience. They live on Capitol Hill in Seattle and are our age.
(Pics of Dawn below)
(Pics of Dawn below)
Dawn... Goddess of Hooping
Watch the master work her magic. Dawn says to her... hooping is like meditation.
A convert!
Jim... completely impressed he mastered this hoop. (He's never tried to hoola-hoop in his life!)
Saturday, July 09, 2005
OCD is your friend!
I just had to put this up here. I came home from work one day recently to discover Jim organized the refrigerator! Check it out!
Who said a little obsessive compulsive disorder was bad anyway?
And yes, I'm obsessed with hot sauces. :)
Who said a little obsessive compulsive disorder was bad anyway?
And yes, I'm obsessed with hot sauces. :)
Diggin' it the most
Jim is lovin' the Hawaii shirts I bought him for his birthday. Now he's decided to give up his trademark plaid shirts for ones that are more colorful and fun.
I've created a monster.
I've created a monster.
Redondo Beach.... WASHINGTON!
What did I do this afternoon? I went to REDONDO BEACH. Well, Washington, that is. :)
Sure was a pretty day.
Sure was a pretty day.
Redondo Beach nummers
We are *so* coming back here for the seafood Sunday brunch at Salty's.
Check out the cute fish bar! Weirdly, it smelled like donuts when I passed it.
Check out the cute fish bar! Weirdly, it smelled like donuts when I passed it.
Puget Sound
Seriously. It's days and views like this that make it soooo hard to want to go back to Utah. I think that day will happen... but I wish I could take this with me.
What are YOUR gas prices at?
Downtown Des Moines.
Saturday, July 9th
I saw a picture of gas prices on Catalina Island in California and they're at $3.50 for the cheap stuff!
Saturday, July 9th
I saw a picture of gas prices on Catalina Island in California and they're at $3.50 for the cheap stuff!
POOOODLE Alert!
Quick! Step on it!
I have this new love/hate relationship going on with poodle dogs everywhere. I just think they are the most obnoxious looking, froofy pets and don't understand why people like them.
I'd rather own a snake! :)
I have this new love/hate relationship going on with poodle dogs everywhere. I just think they are the most obnoxious looking, froofy pets and don't understand why people like them.
I'd rather own a snake! :)
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Des Moines Marina
What a pretty day, I tells ya. This is the Des Moines Marina. I took this from the pier today. This is about 2 miles from our house, and downtown Des Moines (cute little marina town) is right behind those condos.
Mom, this is where I was hanging out when I called Palle to wish him a happy Step-father's Day. You guys have GOT to come up here and check this place out.
Mom, this is where I was hanging out when I called Palle to wish him a happy Step-father's Day. You guys have GOT to come up here and check this place out.
Glasses at last!
Well, I lasted 34 years without them... but the details on the horizon and far-away traffic signs were increasingly getting fuzzy so Jim dragged me in to get an eye test. :)
So... I've joined The Club! I'm an official "four-eyes." Part-time, at least.
Really I only need them for driving "at night or in the rain" (per the eye doctor)... but I can't help but wear them more than that because I can actually make out each individual leaf on every tree! And when sitting in Anthony's, I can make out boats and houses over on Vashon Island! And the white caps on the water are clear. And I can see what that person is doing over there in their window!
I mean... they're good for driving and stuff. ;)
So... I've joined The Club! I'm an official "four-eyes." Part-time, at least.
Really I only need them for driving "at night or in the rain" (per the eye doctor)... but I can't help but wear them more than that because I can actually make out each individual leaf on every tree! And when sitting in Anthony's, I can make out boats and houses over on Vashon Island! And the white caps on the water are clear. And I can see what that person is doing over there in their window!
I mean... they're good for driving and stuff. ;)
Sunday, June 12, 2005
The Mini Mac!
No lie. This is my whole computer. No more big gargantuan loud thing under my desk that I hit my knee on.
God bless the mini-Macintosh.
God bless the mini-Macintosh.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Any takers?
You know... we have a guest bedroom set up, as well as a private bathroom and living room set up downstairs if ANYONE wants to visit.
Alas, we have no takers.
Seriously, free room and board if you want to visit the Emerald City.
Alas, we have no takers.
Seriously, free room and board if you want to visit the Emerald City.
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