Things to do while the NHL is in lockout...

1. Make hot chocolate.

2. Beat the high score on Temple Run.

3. Take naps. Lots of naps.

4. Catch up on DVR.

5. Exercise?

6. Go see the new Twilight.

7. Pin more things you are never going to make.

8. Makeover!

9. Make treats for your friends.

10. Enjoy some marital time with the husband. Ow ow!

Please come back hockey. We are missing you.

October?

I actually do like Halloween. I enjoy dressing up and I love seeing the cute little kids. I just know every year that October means Spooktacular. It's a pretty big event that we put on at my work and it takes a lot of planning and work. It involves a lot of long days and extra effort. It basically makes me plow through October and have no time for much else.  I dread it every autumn. Luckily for me, my sweet boss approved some time off for a rather spur of the moment trip this year. (More on that later) If it hadn't been for that, I don't think I would have survived this October.  Oh, and I also ripped a hole in the thigh of TWO pairs of pants in the same day. Ugh! 

Once spooktacular was over, I was able to enjoy a couple of great October moments

The annual Passey Halloween party that I am usually too beat to attend. 

Carving pumpkins with the family :)

This fantastic photo with my great bffs!

Happy November!

Shhhhhhhhhhhh!

My house is never quiet.  And if it is for a second, it's not for long.  It is a Tuesday and there are FOUR kids sleeping over.  It's getting a little bit ridiculous.  I can't find a single quiet spot.  Anyone know of a cheap hotel I can spend the rest of the week at? Yikes!

VACATION (or feeling guilty)

Do you ever feel guilty for something you shouldn't feel guilty for? I'm going on vacation next week to Disneyland. I just went in the beginning of last February. I feel like it is a big expensive vacation that a lot of people never get to take. Some of my nieces and nephews have never been.

I don't know. I just need to remember that I am really loving my life right now. It's nice to be married without any kids and be able to be selfish with our money. One day we won't be able up do fun things. I'm going to appreciate it now.

Nothing in particular.

I accidentally subscribed to a month of Hulu+. It is rocking my tv watching world. I'm getting back into a whole bunch of bad shows I had forgotten all about. Teen Mom, anyone?

The husband's hockey season starts today. He is pretty good. He's already scored a goal tonight. {Does that mean I am writing this from the rink? Maybe...} Go Flyers!

I forgot my water bottle today so I got a Dr. Pepper for the first time in years. It reminded me how much dislike soda, especially Dr. Pepper.

I'm baby hungry. {Not to actually eat a baby. Don't be crazy.} If all goes according to the current plan, I am about two years out from actually birthing one. That's a while.

I want to be more stylish. I work with and am friends with some really cute girls. The thing about being chubby is that it's hard to find clothes that fit. And if I do, I buy them, with no regard for style.

The obvious solution is to lose weight. Believe you me, that is definitely the plan. And when I do, I'm buying some cute ankle length pants and some pretty flats. They better stay in style.

I'm not ready for winter. I don't like coats or gloves or boots. I wish I could just wear a light jacket all year long. Perhaps I will try.

My craft page on Pinterest is getting overwhelming. I really need to start tackling some of those. Unless of course someone wants to do some for me. That would be ok.

Ok, back to the game.

Illness of the body? or mind?

I've been sick.  It sucks.  It has also been messing with my brain.  I tried to write "kitchen" on something at work.  Instead, I wrote "parking."  I don't even know where I was going with that.  Then I was trying to be sneaky and get a second free week trial of Hulu+ with a different email and card, but I was fooled.  Oh well though.  It's $8 and I can spend the month catching up on everything I stopped watching when my family went all crazy about the DVR.  Currently, The Office.  

P.S. I love Jim.  

August and September Fun

August and (so far) September have been full of different events.  I have had a blast, but I am glad to have today for a little relaxation.  

We went camping the first part of August and it was so nice! We got a different spot this time that had a bit more shade and it was so perfect.  Whenever it got hot, we moved our camp chairs to the slow moving river right beside our campsite.  It was nice to pull out a book or magazine and be able to dip your feet into the nice cold water.  We even brought out a card table and played some games.  I learned to ride a little baby motorcycle and the right way to cut a watermelon.  It was a great time all around. 

Later on in the month, we spent some time up at Molly's grandparents cabin.  It was a good time and I really enjoyed being able to be there with great friends.  It seems like our time to see each other is few and far between these days so it was nice to have some uninterrupted girl time.  

September first brought a very eventful day for us.  We started out the morning in Logan for our second year of Man VS Mud.  I wouldn't peg myself for someone who enjoys something like that, but it really is quite a blast.  Getting all covered in mud and doing the obstacles is quite a challenge and I thoroughly enjoyed it.  I did get quite the bruise though. I slipped on some tractor tires and have just barely started clearing up from that.  

Later that afternoon, we headed out to Sugar House for my sister-in-law's pig roast.  I think that the idea of the whole thing is kind of disgusting, but it is a good time to get together with friends we don't see often and spend the day socializing.  We made a punch that everyone said was to die for so that was good too. 

I spent Labor Day, and the evening before, at work for one of our annual races.  It is always such a pain, but it seems to pay off in the end.  I'm really grateful to have family who want to help, which makes the process move along smoothly.  

Then the state fair came to town and I spent a fun filled evening there with a whole bunch of my friends.  We go to see the animals, the sideshow freaks, and ride some rides.  Well the rides and freaks were kind of pricey this year so we just went down the giant yellow slide instead.  Molly rode the mechanical bull and I fell down some bleachers. (ouch) Fun was had by all.  

Yesterday was another jam packed day.  My family had a breakfast/lunch party in Sugar House and it was fun to get together and see everyone.  Then we had to get home quick to head up to Logan for the demolition derby.  This has become a tradition for us, and I really enjoy it.  

The fall at Man VS Mud compounded with the fall at the fair has made me a bruised mess.  I think I will spend today resting from all of the fun we've been having and icing my leg.