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What is that shaz? Any guesses?

Will's face pretty much says it all. It's vacuum blockage. I've only changed my vacuum bag ONE time since I moved here. Four years ago. My bad. I was trying to conserve bags. No, I'm not that "green". I bought my bags at a special vacuum store in SLC and only had 2 bags left. SO, I decided to be a wise consumer (wise= lazy) and not waste precious energy, gas, and brain power on trying to locate a special vacuum store here. Instead, I spent 30 minutes up close and personal with a butter knife and my vacuum a few mornings ago trying to undo this nonsense. Apparently the above photos illustrate the effects of vacuum bag negligence. That's only really the half of it. I threw most of it away before I was smart enough to skim the top of the garbage for a photo opp.

What are those bright shiny objects in the picture above? PINEWOOD DERBY CARS PEOPLE. and YES, jeff D. was NOT here do this little task. It was all up to little handy me. With two days notice. We bought a pre-shaped car, Will sanded for approximately 30 seconds (gasp. shock. horror!), spray painted, applied the decals (that promptly fell off while attaching the wheels), attached the wheels with faulty glue, and called it good. The process probably took a total of 1 hour. Hey. Will's lucky I even attempted this hullabaloo. As of now, I haven't quite caught "scouting fever" and Jeff is an eternal Weebalo. Not big scouters over here. obviously. His little car came in second place in both heats so all in all we were both beyond thrilled. We don't need to dwell on the fact that the weights fell off mid-race. I didn't actually apply those myself so I accept none of the blame there. (thanks for the valiant effort senior hill:).

What is the 411 on this picture? I like it. How's that nosey neighbors!?

I've been back and forth to SLC a bunch of times, and will be going back again tomorrow. HOPEFULLY we will ink up on SOMETHING soon. Last weekend we a great time, even though we were not totally successful on the housing front. We saw BOTH families, (my super awesome Sis-In law Janie even had ALL three kids sleep over one night...how much do I LOOOOVE her?), caught up with some friends (hi-ya Miss and R!), and caught 1st row seats to a BLAZE game. SERIOUSLY SO FUN. Do it if you get the chance. Indoor football is WILD. These athletes are like mini-men when compared to regular NFL players. Total hobbits. You'll be hard pressed to not shout out "RUN FROTTO...RUN". I swear it. SO much fun.

One MAJOR highlight was the LOOSLE LADIES LUNCH on Saturday. ALWAYS fun. Always though provoking. Always loud. Always AWESOME to see these girls that I love so much!!! We missed all of you who couldn't come! GREAT to see you Jan, Heidi, Amy, Kim, Steph, and my madre:) Sorry I made such a spectacle of myself in the restaurant. SERIOUSLY. We need to get planning the next family affair. And by "WE" , of course I mean "AMY".
kidding:)
I was so TIRED while driving home, but I got to come home and see Kristin's new little Cameron. SO FREAKING ADORABLE. my word. those two can pump out some attractive offspring. Go check out her pics on her blog.
Have a swell week people. Try not to dwell on the fact that they STUNK IT UP over on IDOL last night. Was Andrew Lloyd Weber not like a little delighted elf? He's a happy man:) With very red pants. My dreaded lovely crashed and BURNED last night. SO PAINFUL. Anyhoodle,
later.