This last Wednesday, we celebrated Katie's Birthday (you will have to ask her how old she is if you want to know!!!). We were able to spend it with each other (thanks Lorey) as Braydon went and played (have a sleepover) at his friends house. I surprised her by taking her to the Melting Pot for dinner. It was very good, expensive, but very delicious. We will return again for another special occasion (whenever that will be). We liked the whole atmosphere and able to enjoy each others company over a fine meal with no screaming child (I know, he's not that bad). We then headed to the movie theater to watch a movie. I mistakenly looked at the wrong theater and the movie we both wanted to watch was not playing at the one we were at and no other movie looked interesting so we headed back home for more relaxation (without a child).
I was a BIG SLACKER this year when it came to presents. I ordered Braydon's gift to Katie online and it didn't come until the day after her birthday but she loved it none the less. Braydon got her the game Ticket To Ride. We were introduced to it through some friends and she liked it and thought she would like to have it. Now when you come and visit, you get to play a new game!!!
I still have not been able to give her my gift yet!!! I have given her several options as in 1) Surprise and just order it online 2) Let her go out and buy other things she wanted 3) Call it her gift that was dinner and the new outfit she bought for her birthday dinner. She is leaning toward #3 but I don't think she will get away with that (Basically I don't think I will get way with that!!!!!)
Yesterday morning, Katie and Braydon left the warm and shorts weather to go to SNOWY Utah for Braydon's Spring Break. They have only been gone one day and I am already hearing how much Katie HATES the cold!!!! I do have to say that today was rainy and chili (mid-50's). They will be celebrating more birthdays (my sister and Dad) in Utah. I choose to stay back this week and work all weekend so that we all can return the second week of April (and I don't have enough PTO to take 2 weeks off so close together).
SPORTS UPDATE: Selection Sunday is today so fill out your brackets for the best two weeks of college basketball of the year. MARCH MADNESS is upon us!!!!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Sunday, March 02, 2008
Where has February Gone?
I am ashamed that my last post was before Valentine's Day. MY BAD!!!! Things have been busy here in our neck of the woods so here is a little recap:
Valentine's: We all surprised each other with gifts. Braydon and I got Katie a solid milk chocolate Kiss in which she enjoyed (and even shared with us), along with a game. Now I pick out four different board games that I thought Katie would enjoy and Braydon got to make the final decision so that he could feel that he got part in choosing her gift. He ended up picking the Pirates of the Caribbean DVD Scene-it. I should have figured that Braydon would choose a "boy" game if he ever has the chance. Oh well, we played it and had a good time. I also got Katie a cute vase with fake flowers from a lady at work. Katie got Braydon and I a together gift which was the Wii Transformers game. It is a fun game, even though it's pretty hard to play.
Circus Circus: We went to Circus Circus for some entertainment. We went to the Adventure Dome so Braydon could ride a few rides. It was later in the evening so we only let him ride one ride that he got to pick out for himself. We will go back again for the entire day to buy a pass so we can go on all the rides next time. We went to see the Acrobats perform and played some of the Carnival games. We had no such luck in winning any prizes (Katie, Braydon, or Myself) until the last game of the night in which Braydon won on his very own. He had so shoot a cannon full of bean-bags to make a tic-tac-toe to win. He did it in 4 shots and won a little bear that he calls "David."
Nascar: My boss at the hospital had an extra ticket to the Nascar race here in Las Vegas and said I could buy it from her if I wanted to. I couldn't resist and had a good time. Here is my own recap:
Tony Stewart: Crashed (That's alright because nobody likes him!!!)
Dale Jarret: Crashed (Sorry Travis)
Jimmie Johnson: Never really in the race (Sorry Brandon)
Jeff Gordon: Crashed with 3 laps to go (Sorry Braydon and Nanny)
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Finished 2nd (my driver if you can't tell from the new background)
I recommend it to anyone to go at least once to see and hear the cars live. Yes, surround sound does help but it blows your mind in person. I will be planning a tailgate party next year for all those interested in going to the race (Katie and Braydon even want to go)!!! Let me know so we can buy the tickets so we are all together!!!!
Take a look at our new photo albums of Circus Circus and Nascar!!!
Valentine's: We all surprised each other with gifts. Braydon and I got Katie a solid milk chocolate Kiss in which she enjoyed (and even shared with us), along with a game. Now I pick out four different board games that I thought Katie would enjoy and Braydon got to make the final decision so that he could feel that he got part in choosing her gift. He ended up picking the Pirates of the Caribbean DVD Scene-it. I should have figured that Braydon would choose a "boy" game if he ever has the chance. Oh well, we played it and had a good time. I also got Katie a cute vase with fake flowers from a lady at work. Katie got Braydon and I a together gift which was the Wii Transformers game. It is a fun game, even though it's pretty hard to play.
Circus Circus: We went to Circus Circus for some entertainment. We went to the Adventure Dome so Braydon could ride a few rides. It was later in the evening so we only let him ride one ride that he got to pick out for himself. We will go back again for the entire day to buy a pass so we can go on all the rides next time. We went to see the Acrobats perform and played some of the Carnival games. We had no such luck in winning any prizes (Katie, Braydon, or Myself) until the last game of the night in which Braydon won on his very own. He had so shoot a cannon full of bean-bags to make a tic-tac-toe to win. He did it in 4 shots and won a little bear that he calls "David."
Nascar: My boss at the hospital had an extra ticket to the Nascar race here in Las Vegas and said I could buy it from her if I wanted to. I couldn't resist and had a good time. Here is my own recap:
Tony Stewart: Crashed (That's alright because nobody likes him!!!)
Dale Jarret: Crashed (Sorry Travis)
Jimmie Johnson: Never really in the race (Sorry Brandon)
Jeff Gordon: Crashed with 3 laps to go (Sorry Braydon and Nanny)
Dale Earnhardt Jr.: Finished 2nd (my driver if you can't tell from the new background)
I recommend it to anyone to go at least once to see and hear the cars live. Yes, surround sound does help but it blows your mind in person. I will be planning a tailgate party next year for all those interested in going to the race (Katie and Braydon even want to go)!!! Let me know so we can buy the tickets so we are all together!!!!
Take a look at our new photo albums of Circus Circus and Nascar!!!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
First Round Goes To.......
I'm OFFICIALLY depressed as I write this post. FOOTBALL is over. I know, the Pro Bowl is this Sunday but that's just an all-star game that the main stars don't play in because of "injuries" or "fatigue" and so forth. I will watch but still not the same as the regular season or the play-offs.
Now it's time to change the focus to the NCAA and NBA. I love NCAA basketball. I think its the passion, hard work, dedication of the college athlete that I'm drawn to. I don't know what happens to the "college athlete" when they enter the NBA. Maybe the money just goes to their heads because the passion, hard work, and dedication evaporates.
When I think of NCAA basketball, I quickly think of Duke vs UNC and the rivalry that is between these two fine programs. I personally believe the schedule makers specifically planned this game at this time to get me, the casual fan, to watch with football ending. It was a very good game. Now, I have two friends who have ties to each of these universities, one a life long Duke fan and the other a proud Graduate student at UNC, that have become a great friendly rivalry in its self.
Round 1 goes to the Blue Devils of Duke (hence the new background). I do have to admit that UNC was without one of their best players due to injury. I think Duke would have still won considering how well they shot the ball from the 3-point line. (I wonder what my two buddies think about that???) The good thing is that they play one more time in a few weeks and then maybe again if they continue to do well in the ACC Championship.
As for the NBA, I follow the Utah Jazz. Not as much as I use to but since I grew up in Utah, its only natural to be a Jazz fan. They have been playing very well as of late putting together an 11 game win streak that continued tonight against the Denver Nuggets in an Overtime thriller.
Now, back to the family stuff!!!
We went to the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino for dinner the other night. I received a gift card to the House of Blues that is located inside Mandalay Bay. I got the Full rack of Ribs, Katie got the Clam Chowder in a Bread bowl and Braydon got a kids drink (because he ate before we left). It was delicious and WILL go there again. So if anyone is interested in going, let us know!!!! We then walked through the Luxor Hotel and Casino that is next door to Mandalay Bay because Braydon has always wanted to go "into the pyramid." As we were walking, I got to see the former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Larry Holmes. He was signing autographs with several other former boxers that I don't recognize. We had a great evening walking around and looking at all the neat stuff in the Luxor.
Our parties this weekend were good. Our friends put on a Mardi Gras party with several other couples. We had GREAT Southern food, along with chatting, and game playing. All had a great time. The next day we hosted a Superbowl party. Again, with lots of food, chatting, and watching football.
Now it's time to change the focus to the NCAA and NBA. I love NCAA basketball. I think its the passion, hard work, dedication of the college athlete that I'm drawn to. I don't know what happens to the "college athlete" when they enter the NBA. Maybe the money just goes to their heads because the passion, hard work, and dedication evaporates.
When I think of NCAA basketball, I quickly think of Duke vs UNC and the rivalry that is between these two fine programs. I personally believe the schedule makers specifically planned this game at this time to get me, the casual fan, to watch with football ending. It was a very good game. Now, I have two friends who have ties to each of these universities, one a life long Duke fan and the other a proud Graduate student at UNC, that have become a great friendly rivalry in its self.
Round 1 goes to the Blue Devils of Duke (hence the new background). I do have to admit that UNC was without one of their best players due to injury. I think Duke would have still won considering how well they shot the ball from the 3-point line. (I wonder what my two buddies think about that???) The good thing is that they play one more time in a few weeks and then maybe again if they continue to do well in the ACC Championship.
As for the NBA, I follow the Utah Jazz. Not as much as I use to but since I grew up in Utah, its only natural to be a Jazz fan. They have been playing very well as of late putting together an 11 game win streak that continued tonight against the Denver Nuggets in an Overtime thriller.
Now, back to the family stuff!!!
We went to the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino for dinner the other night. I received a gift card to the House of Blues that is located inside Mandalay Bay. I got the Full rack of Ribs, Katie got the Clam Chowder in a Bread bowl and Braydon got a kids drink (because he ate before we left). It was delicious and WILL go there again. So if anyone is interested in going, let us know!!!! We then walked through the Luxor Hotel and Casino that is next door to Mandalay Bay because Braydon has always wanted to go "into the pyramid." As we were walking, I got to see the former Heavyweight Boxing Champion Larry Holmes. He was signing autographs with several other former boxers that I don't recognize. We had a great evening walking around and looking at all the neat stuff in the Luxor.
Our parties this weekend were good. Our friends put on a Mardi Gras party with several other couples. We had GREAT Southern food, along with chatting, and game playing. All had a great time. The next day we hosted a Superbowl party. Again, with lots of food, chatting, and watching football.
Saturday, February 02, 2008
NEW TOYS!!!!
Katie and I have being having a great time spending money for new toys for our house. We were able to drive to Utah last weekend. Of course we loved visiting with family but the main purpose of going was to shop. Katie was able to spend her Christmas gift from myself at Rod Works in Springville. My suggestion men, DON'T LET YOUR WIFE GO THERE WITHOUT SUPERVISION!!! Katie would have bought the entire store if I wasn't there to pull back the reins. She did spend more money then intended but she was happy and excited to have decorations for the house. She bought a mirror, candle holders, shelves, plate holder, and a wall decoration to go above our family pictures.
I then was able to go and buy a new TV. Not just any TV though. I bought a Sharp Aquos 52" LCD HDTV along with a Sharp Blu-Ray disc player. It was a deal that I could not pass up. The best part of the deal was that they gave the blu-ray for free and we qualified for the 18-months no interest. The only bad thing about the deal was that the TV was a floor model. They (Sears) didn't have any of the TV's that we wanted in stock considering the Superbowl was close and it was at the end of their Super Weekend Sale. They actually dropped the price of the TV by $500 and still gave us the free Blu-Ray disc player for free. We decided to buy the entended warrenty for 3 years because it was a floor model just in case anything happens in the next 3 years. The TV is HUGE!!! After getting it and putting it in place, I don't think we could have gone any bigger. 52" TV fits in our TV space just nicely. We updated our Cable service to HD and the picture is excellent!!!! I know, I know, I'm spoiled but I'm set for the next 3-5 years with our "Entertainment package!!!"
I also have a new job. I will be working at another Hospital on the weekends (to pay for my TV) at a "Sister" Hospital that just opened. I will actually get paid more working as a per diem (on call) then at my regular job, go figure!!!
We have a couple of parties this weekend. First, our Friends are having a "Mardi Gras" party on Saturday Night that we will be going to. Lastly, to celebrate our "New Toys", we will be hosting a Superbowl Party on Sunday with the same friends. We will let you know how our parties turn out in our next post.
Take a look at our Photo Album for pictures of our New Toys!!!
I then was able to go and buy a new TV. Not just any TV though. I bought a Sharp Aquos 52" LCD HDTV along with a Sharp Blu-Ray disc player. It was a deal that I could not pass up. The best part of the deal was that they gave the blu-ray for free and we qualified for the 18-months no interest. The only bad thing about the deal was that the TV was a floor model. They (Sears) didn't have any of the TV's that we wanted in stock considering the Superbowl was close and it was at the end of their Super Weekend Sale. They actually dropped the price of the TV by $500 and still gave us the free Blu-Ray disc player for free. We decided to buy the entended warrenty for 3 years because it was a floor model just in case anything happens in the next 3 years. The TV is HUGE!!! After getting it and putting it in place, I don't think we could have gone any bigger. 52" TV fits in our TV space just nicely. We updated our Cable service to HD and the picture is excellent!!!! I know, I know, I'm spoiled but I'm set for the next 3-5 years with our "Entertainment package!!!"
I also have a new job. I will be working at another Hospital on the weekends (to pay for my TV) at a "Sister" Hospital that just opened. I will actually get paid more working as a per diem (on call) then at my regular job, go figure!!!
We have a couple of parties this weekend. First, our Friends are having a "Mardi Gras" party on Saturday Night that we will be going to. Lastly, to celebrate our "New Toys", we will be hosting a Superbowl Party on Sunday with the same friends. We will let you know how our parties turn out in our next post.
Take a look at our Photo Album for pictures of our New Toys!!!
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