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BOO TIME

I now know why you should never EVER let employees dress up for Halloween. It gives people a reason to act like r-tards for the day. I know, I know, I'm guilty of it too. However, I did not dress up as Pee Wee Herman and go to every single person in the office offering them gum and prancing around the office like they're in day care. What's even worse is that this bastard won the costume contest.

And another thing, why do parents need to bring their kids into the office. Personally, I don't care if you think your kid is the cutest Grim reaper or Superman in the world and feel the need to share that with your co-workers. Also, why should I feel obligated to give them candy. OK, I'm done venting.

Even though Halloween at work can be annoying, it can also be fun to dress up, which is what I did. I didn't win anything, but I had fun anyway. Next year I'm dressing up as one of the Golden Girls!

#1st place pumpkinProfessional Ping Pong Player

Nickname: Striker!

Sarah let me borrow this shirt. It says "I'm kind of AWESOME at ping pong".

Janelle as Pippi Longstockings

Megan as an 80's business woman. Note the matching pumps. Thank you D.I.!

And thank you Halloween 2009 for a great time. Now I have one more costume to add to my costume box.

Happy Marriage Day!

My parents just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Oct 25th. We planned a party for them and their 60 closest friends. Chris and I came home to put this all together. Carrie had to stay in MN, but she made some amazing invites and guest book. We had all of our 8mm film transferred to DVD and were able to surprise them with it at the party.

I must admit, when I picked up the film and watched it, I cried. It was so cool to see my parents walk out of the Idaho Falls temple as eternal companions and ready to start their lives together. I also realized that they were 2 kids who fell in love and wanted to share their lives together. For that, I am grateful for.

Gaylon & Clarene exiting the temple. (after Clarene tripped on the stairs and dad caught her)

I wanted to make some cool centerpieces, so I attempted to make paper picture lanterns

Me (Martha feak'n Steward) making lanterns

Coming together

The final work of art. (not so cool cause it was bright in the room, but you get the idea)

We dry cleaned mom's wedding dress and displayed it. Now, that was cool!

Their colors were black white and pink. (so hip for the time)

Family roasting the rents

40 yrs later and still HOT!

The family...minus Carrie. :(

It was a fun thing to throw together. I'm glad my bro suggested it. Since we have NEVER acknowledged their anniversary, EVER! It was nice to celebrate a big one for them. Like my mom says "who knows if we'll have a 41st, might as well celebrate the 40th".

Seriously, I'm so blessed to have the parents that I do. I love them so much. Looking through pictures, slides and movies during the past few months has been such a blessing for me. It's given me a chance to reflect on the great childhood that I had. I love my parents and am so glad they ahh.... did it so that they could bring 3 AMAZINGLY good looking kids into this world. I love them so much and am grateful for them every day. Congrats Gaylon and Clarene AKA Gaylord and Lurlene!!

Behind. WHOOPS!!

I'm a bit behind in the blogging world. I'm waiting for most of the cool pictures so I can post it. BUT.... for my barfday weekend, Sarah, Rena and I went to Zion National Park. We camped, hiked, played cards and had so much fun! Here are some sneak peek pics. And yes, I went hiking and actually liked it. Just you wait for my Narrows pics. Their famazing!

Sari and I at the camp sight

Hiking blows!

But this is where we ended up at. Emerald Pools. Kinda worth it.

Stay tuned for more!

WTH Wednesday...

Hi, my name is Nicole Richie. I just named my new baby boy Sparrow James Midnight Madden. That deserves a WTH and WTF!

Happy Birthday Tyler!

This week was my roommate's 4th birthday.  His actual birthday was on Thursday, but on Saturday we had a party for him and gave him his presents.  I was so excited to give him mine.  When my brother was a little boy he had one and he loved it.  I knew Tyler would love this same thing too. I had a friend's sister make him a Batman/Superman cape.  It looked amazing and he loved it!!  

We also made him a dino cake.  This was Brandon's idea and Sarah and I were a bit skeptical with making this.  But we all 3 pitched in and helped each other.  Brandon baked it, cut out the pieces and made the eyes and toes.  Sarah and I assembled it, frosted it and put the spikes on it. It was a huge hit and it looked so good!  Thanks to Brandon's vision and his inspiration from watching way to many cake decorating shows.

Tyler & I on Friday night chill'n

Tyler, Mia and Dino

Dino the Cake

Batman running around in his cape

The best cape ever!  (the other side is Superman)

It's been fun living with a little guy and realizing that I do like the kids and maybe, just maybe I'll have my own someday.  If he/she is like Tyler, then I'll be happy!  If not, then it will be just like me and that will be a huge problem for our society!

Looori's New Blog

I'm starting another blog.  If you're bored with this one, you'll love the new one.  It will never be boring.   It's called My Drooling Mind. 

This blog might just give YOU nightmares!