Chrstmas Tag (thanks Melanie)

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Paper, but that's Millissa's deal.

2. Real tree or artificial? Real.

3. When do you put up the tree? When we have time. This year Dec 15th.

4. When do you take it down? As soon as it's crispy. Jan 5th

5. Do you like eggnog? NO. Gross.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Legos

7. Easiest person to buy for? Millissa, she always tells me what she wants.

8. Do you have a nativity scene? Several, but they are not mine. They are Millissa's.

9. Mail or email Christmas cards? People still do that?

10. Worst Christmas gift you've ever received? I'll let you know tomorrow.

11. Favorite Christmas movie? A Christmas Story.

12. When do you start shopping for Christmas? LOL! Are you kidding?

13. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? I guess that's a nicer way of saying "regift" Only if it's a good gift.

14. Favorite thing to eat a Christmas? Pumpkin Pie and Breakfast Christmas morning.

15. Lights on tree? white.

16. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? dasher, dancer, fairy, blitzin, mark, donner, I think there's a Bill or maybe he goes by Robert now, and that stuck one named Rudalf.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Slient Night

18. Travel or stay home? Stay home.

19. Angel or star on top of tree? nah - just the top twig thing.

20. Open presents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Both

21. Favorite Christmas tradition? Ornament exchange, whatever! Just having family around.

22. Favorite ornament, theme, or color? Red?

23. Favorite Christmas dinner? More like breakfast christmas morning.

24. What do you want for Christmas this year? I have everything I have ever wanted.

Updates are coming...

be patient

Happy Thanksgiving

Our 23 lb Thanksgiving goodness.

I know, I haven't been keeping up on "The Blog" lately. I think the blog might blow up here in the next couple of days, it's a little backed up. I have so many photos of stuff we've been doing. And as always, no time to post them. So be patient.


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7 Random Things

Millissa got tagged by Melanie. You will either read this and think, "Yup, that's Millissa" or "Wow, she's crazy" So, here goes...

1 - I don't finish my sentences. When deep in thought trying to get something out, the only words are.. You gotta... ya need ta... let m... it drives Garrit (me) crazy.

2 - I sleep in my bra. Not for the reasons you might think. In case of an emergency like, a burglar, intruder, or the house is on fire. If I have to run out of the house I want to be well supported.

3- I have an obsession with dishes and stemware. I have 4 separate sets of stemware, 12 pieces in each. And all we drink from is plastic Disney cups. Also there are Platters, Cake Stands, Bowls and Christmas Dishes. When in a store I always look at dishes.

4- I love to watch music videos. I always have. When I was growing up my friends always wanted me to play outside. But, I would rather stay in and watch Mtv. Garrit (me) thinks that if he makes fun of me and tells me they are dumb, I will stop watching them. Never gonna happen.

5- My favorite snack is Saltine Crackers and Milk. Step 1 - place entire cracker in mouth. Step 2 - take a big swig of milk. Mmmmmm... Even better when taking a bath.

6 - I have to shave my legs everyday. I can't stand to feel leg hair rubbing against my pants. It drives me crazy.

7 - Lawn Mower. When I was 16 I had a summer job. I would mow lawns for 6 people in our neighborhood. I carted the mower around in the trunk of my Jetta. I was really tan and in great shape.

Don't judge me...

Carving Pumpkins

Been a bit busy with everything going on lately. But you gotta carve pumpkins... or should I say, You gotta watch Dad carve them. I didn't even have any special carving tools. And now that I look at the photos I have noticed all I have shown is me gutting them.

Clear Creek

Millissa volunteered this year to go to Clear Creek. They had a great time as she watched over a bunch of girls. Elle's teacher is the greatest, and it was fun having the principal there too. (grandma)








Putting a plaster mask on Elle.





Here's the girls that Millissa had in here group.
They are all in the same class and all friends.


Casey, Mia and Elle.


Elle, Mia, Mrs. Whipple and Emily

My Trip To Pennsylvania

In September I had the chance to go to Pennsylvania with my mom for 7 days. My grandpa was from Butler and so that is were we started then we made our way to Hershey then on to Gettysburg then back to Pittsburgh. We were able to go with my moms cousins who's dads were all brothers so it was a great experience. Here are some pictures to tell about the trip. Thanks to Garrit for taking such good care of the girls. Thanks to my mom it was a once in a life time opportunity and I was glad I got to spend it with her. Thanks to all the other people that helped while I was gone it was very much appreciated.



the church that my grandpa attended in butler.




President Esinhowers house in Gettysburg.


Our tour guide John, who was like 85 and had 2 hearing aides but was awesome.


All of us at gettysburg.


The ducky tour in Pittsburg. This contraption went on land and water.
If you ever get the chance definitly do it.


Natalie this one is for you. It is way to spooky at night to actually do it.




The mosulim in Graceland Cemetary in New Castle. It was HUGE.

My mom and her cousins pointing at their grandpas grave.
There was no marker thats should explain the pointing.

High School Musical 3

Elle and I (dad) got to go to a pre-screening of High School Musical 3. That's right 2 days before it opens. We got to meet some of the local dancing cast and get some autographs. We had a great time. We owe Nana for the tickets!

Millissa got tagged

Favorite T.V. Shows
• The Office
• Heroes
• LOST
• Reba (don't judge me)
• Still Standing
• Will & Grace

Least Favorite T.V. Shows
• The View
• Anything on Animal Planet (grosses me out)
• I don't have any more. If I don't like it I turn it

Favorite Restaurants
• Johnny Carinos
• Texas Roadhouse
• Goodwood
• Rocky Mountain Drive-In
• Brick Oven
• Chuck-A-Rama

Least Favorite Restaurants
• Applebees
• KFC
• Arbys
• Red Robin
• Golden Coral
• Coneys

Things That Happened Yesterday
• Stayed in bed, because I was sick
• Took a bath, because I was sick
• Watched Heroes on my laptop, because I was sick
• Watched an episode of The Office, because I was sick
• Ate Saltine Crackers, because I was sick
• I was sick

Things I'm Looking Forward To
• Reading my new book for book club
• Going to dinner with Alli on Thursday
• Halloween
• Feeling better
• Having Thanksgiving dinner at my house
• Clean house

Things I am Not looking Forward to
• Having Thanksgiving Dinner at my house
• Cleaning my house
• Kids getting sick
• Driving in the snow
• Flying anytime soon
• Seeing my friends eat in their cars

Things I love about Fall
• Cooler Weather
• Leaves changing color
• Spending time with family
• Birthdays
• Being able to open your windows and air out your house
• No more Mink smell

Things I Hate about Fall
• Freezing in the morning and warm in the day
• Not knowing what to wear outside
• Having to wear shoes and socks
• Trying to find winter clothing
• that's it - I like fall

Things On My Wish List
• A magic fairy to clean my front room
• A lucky bracelet
• Be more active
• Not be afraid to talk to people
• My friends to stop eating in their cars
• More sex

Things I Don't Wish For
• Kids getting sick
• Migraines
• Kids and their messes
• A friend request on Facebook and be denied
• Stitches and Broken bones
• For my kids to get older and not like me

Yea, I BLOG

I got tagged by Natalie Henderson. So here goes...

Favorite T.V. Shows
• The Office
• Heros
• Dirty Jobs
• LOST
• Anything Disney... hey I got kids.

Least Favorite T.V. Shows
• Oprah
• Desperate Housewives
• Oprah
• Sex and the City
• Oprah

Favorite Restaurants
• PF Changs
• The Italian Place
• Tucanos
• Panda Express
• J Dogs
• Any dive in any small town

Least Favorite Restaurants
• Red Lobster - Utah seafood, what?
• McDonalds
• Golden Coral
• Mimi's Cafe
• Spagetti Factory - Service...

Things That Happened Yesterday
I shot an 88 at Palisades Golf Course... a course I have never played. our team won lunch.

Parent teacher conference - Elle is a great kid. And has a great Principal.

Things I'm Looking Forward To
• The weekend
• Next seasons soccer
• Getting through winter
• End of the school term
• Pay Check

Things I am Not looking Forward to
• SNOW
• Being COLD
• Golf Season is over
• Wearing pants instead of short to work
• Christmas shopping
• Having an 11 yr old girl!!!!

Things I love about Fall
• Cool weather
• Changing leaves
• Summer (work load) is over
• Thanksgiving
• Seeing family that I don't get to see often

Things I Hate about Fall
• Dead Leaves
• Cold Wind
• Cold mornings
• Gas bills
• Early fall Sucks

Things On My Wish List
• A class that listens
• Kids that listen
• Wife that listens
• Clients that listen
• More sex

Things I Don't Wish For
• Getting sick
• Kids getting sick
• Gaining weight
• Loosing hair - in wanted spots
• A bad President

I tag Millissa Johnson... Why, Because I can and I love her!

Still Here

Elle has a great team. love to see her smile.


Elle showing some skills. Through the legs.

It's been a litte while since the last post. We haven't been up to too much. Elle is deep into soccer, their team has only lost one game so far and it was only by 1 point. It's not about winning... but, ask the girls, they'll tell you different.

Saige is learning more and more in pre-school. All we hear about are ths kids in her class.

more later....

School & Soccer

Well 5th grade and preschool is in full swing. Elle started in a new school this year, Meadow Elementary. I hear the principal is the best in Alpine School District. Saige is in the Little Scholars preschool this year. Both are glad this summer is over. I have never seen two girls so excited to go to school.

Elle has a great soccer team this year. Hope to get more photos this year since I am not coaching. She has several friends that are also in her class at school.


While Elle plays Saige found a drinking fountain.



The Official school shirt... Typo?

Blah, blah and blah

Alright here we go...

Been a little busy these last couple of weeks. The good times have been piling up, and so have the photos. So I guess this will be mostly photos. Some of when Ryan, Jen, Maddie and Mike were up for the 24th. Saige celebrated her birthday on the 24th as well. We spent time bowling, playing at Moms house. We had a great slip-n-slide set up.

I'll let the photos do the talking... and for those who like "singstar" the video game. You are in for a treat. I may get killed for posting this but it's worth it. I'll save that one for the last.

John Mayer

It's funny, you buy tickets 6 months in advanced to see someone you really like. Then when the day gets closer you forget that you have tickets. John Mayer was awesome! Different than Jonny Lang, but good different. The guy can play guitar, I know, Duh. I mean what else can you say... And his band was great. We had great seats. Not to close and not to far back. Tyler and Angela had seats on the lawn and we met up with them before the show.

Side note:
For all you concert goers. Have you ever been asked to sit down during the show? The people behind us asked us if we would "consider" sitting down... We had to laugh. No, really we did. My answer... No, I hadn't considered that. In fact, I have never considered that at a concert! We didn't let it affect the show.

The concert was great! And to the people that sat behind us. Sorry, by sitting down the entire time you missed a great concert.

His Set:
Belief
Vultures
Crossroads (Eric Clapton cover)
Daughters '74
Neon
Free Falling (Tom Petty cover)
Another You
Stitched Up
Waiting on the World to Change
Ain't Nobody's Bizness If I Do
Good Love is On the Way
No Such Thing
Gravity
Say

Encore
My Sweet Lord (Goerge Harrison cover)
Bigger Than My Body