Season 7?

American Idol season 7 is up and running. I watched the show the first two seasons or so and then I kind of got burnt out. Because of the writers strike however, there hasn't really been a whole lot else to watch. I was skeptical at first but I have to tell you, a couple of the contestants are just phenomenal! One contestant in particular has got to be one of the best singers I have ever heard. His name is David Archuleta (he is only 17 years old) and I am beyond jealous of his talent! He sang "Imagine" on tonight's performance and I got teary eyed. Yes, I know that happens a lot with me but it was just beautiful. The video will be on the American Idol website on Thursday and you have got to watch it! This kid has real talent! PS- I do realize that posting about American Idol makes me somewhat of a loser, but I haven't got much else to write about :)
http://www.americanidol.com/videos/?vid=966&pcs=499

No Potato Famine Here

The whole time that we have lived in this house I have tried to get flowers, grass, basically anything (besides weeds) to grow in our yard. However, I am definitely no green thumb and haven't had any luck. Well, today I found something that was actually growing! Too bad it was in our pantry and not outside. In the very back underneath a blue colander, I found this. Hope you find it as amusing as I did. :)

Adventures in Breadmaking

Each week I try and plan exciting meals for me and Jacob so that I don't get bored of cooking the same thing week after week. Well, this week I was ambitious and decided to make homemade bread bowls and broccoli cheese soup to go in them. I have never made homemade bread by myself so I was a little bit worried I would mess it up. It reminded me so much of when I was a little kid and would come home from school and smell my mom baking it and I couldn't wait to eat a fresh, warm, piece. It definitely tastes better when you don't have to make it yourself. The soup and bread bowls were delicious though! I didn't have room for the bread by the time I finished with the soup but Jacob ate the whole dang thing! I have no idea how. Overall, a successful meal. One which I won't be repeating for at least a year or so. :)

New Year, New Job

Another year has come and gone. I can't believe they go by so fast! I have a lot of great things planned for this year, and one of them has come true! I finally got a new job. I'll miss all the people at my old job but my new one is two minutes from my house. You can't beat that! I am working in the special ed department at Powell Junior High as a teaching assistant. I'm excited but a little scared as I am with everything new. The only downside: I had to fill out practically twenty pages of paperwork to be processed! I signed my name so many times I started to forget letters near the end. And, the worst part is, I had no idea they would need to take my picture for my badge today so I didn't dress up at all and didn't do my hair. Basically, the picture is terrible and will haunt me for the rest of my life! Or the rest of the time I work there at least.

Stay Classy San Diego!

All of last week we went to San Diego with my parents for vacation. We had a really great trip! We went to Sea World, Disneyland, the Midway, and a bunch of other stuff. Disneyland was fun even though Peter Pan and Indiana Jones were broken. :( I even went on Thunder Mountain Railroad. For those of you who don't know, I am scared of roller coasters so this was a big step for me. My family and Jakey somehow badgered me into it. The Midway was really cool too! It almost made me want to join the navy. Almost. It was definitely a little claustrophobic down below. They made the ceilings pretty low because people were shorter when they built it. Overall, it was a great trip! Except for on our way home when my tire blew out! Good thing I am a fabulous driver and realized in time to pull over. :) Next vacation destination: Hawaii! (but that's just wishful thinking)

Hooray for Christmas!

Christmas is only five days away! I can hardly believe it! It is by far my favorite time of year. You can wear long sleeves and jeans and close-toed shoes (namely my Frye boots!). It has been really fun having a house to decorate. Although I've found that it's not as easy as it looks when my Mom does it. I did my best though! I put up the Christmas lights all by myself though. I think the neighbors were laughing at me but I think they are just beautiful! Knowing myself, I probably won't post again before Christmas so I hope everyone has a great Christmas and that they don't get coal in their stockings! Ace should but he's my little baby so he's getting a rawhide candy cane instead. :) Merry Christmas to all!

Brrr... It's Cold In Here!

Living in Arizona for so long has made me weak and unable to handle any temperature below seventy degrees. We just barely turned the heater on but most of the time I am still cold. Ace and I figured out a new way to stay warm that benefits both of us. And it's funny!