The Bachelorette- What the.....

If you are watching The Bachelorette this year then you may understand what this rant will be about, and please feel free to add.
But seriously, does De Anna really need to cry in every single episode? UGH! You know how people get that really weird "cry face" well this girl has definitely got one. I enjoy watching the show but find myself making those fake gagging faces every time the water works starts up.
Am I just totally insensitive or is anyone else getting a bit weary of the tears?

How are you rooting for on the Bachelorette? Graham (too bad), Jeremy, Jason or Jesse? I myself am totally cheering on Jason- even though I think DeAnna could walk all over him?

Respond with your vote, and why, and we will compare notes.

My HAPPY Father's Day!

What a GREAT Father's Day I had. I feel so blessed to have such beautiful children, not to say that if they were not so beautiful that i would love them any less! They are my kids and I love em'. Here are the picks of my special day and thoughts about each of my little chickens.

This is my little peanut Sophie. She is so sweet and tender and hugable...unless you cross her path unexpectedly then you better watch out. She can hold her own. (She is constantly having to fight off her siblings) Sometimes you think she is going in for a sweet kiss and you get a slap instead. Oh well it is worth it. She is a princess!

This one is my sweet, sweet "Moo", Malorie. She has such a sweet nature to her. Always willing to help and always up for a big squeeze. She loves to cuddle up and watch American Idol together. Plus she is the sweetest big sister ever. Especially when she looks up with her toothless little smile. I melt. She also LOVES to smother her face with lip gloss! She is a diva. I find it very difficult to ever tell her no! UGH! I am doomed.

My little twin "Tito", Coltin- What a ladies man. He is devilishly handsome, witty, a brilliant little mathematician (gets that from his mother) and quite a soccer player. Would stay in the shower all day long if the hot water didn't run out. He is smart which is great, unless he feels the need to correct you when you have spoken incorrectly about something :) He is my best little man!

I have been blessed greatly (though I find I am having to remind myself of that more and more as they get older and even more sassy)!!

NEW!!!! Top Ten Tuesday

Has a week gone by already? It is Top Ten Tuesday again. In the spirit of the great political experience we have happening in the USA right now, Today's top ten will be:

Top Ten Vice-Presidential Candidates

10. Bob Barker - we would even let him carry around an ultra-skinny microphone to speak into at all times, supply him with mega bronzer, and have his name announced every time he "comes on down" to a legislative session.

9. Tyra Banks- Everytime they asked her for a comment she would just simply reply "That is FIERCE"!

8. Mike Tyson- If the President, or anyone else, gets out of line he can just bite them.

7. Jeff Gordon- everytime a bill was passed he would spray down everyone on the Senate floor with champagne to celebrate.

6. Martha Stewart- the Capitol Building will get a well deserved make over with all the extra time she has (everyone knows the VP doesn't do much anyway-kidding). Perhaps she could make themed rooms in the whtte house like a jungle room, french cottage, or an old mining lodge and then rent out the rooms to guest. Oh wait- that last idea was already done by the Clinton's.

5. Simon Cowell- because he would have no problem telling the President when he is being "an idiot", "unbearable", "the worst ever", "annoying", or "absolutely dreadful". And he would just look away and not feel like he had to apologize for it.

4. Elmer Fudd- because he carries a gun too and could just as easily take a shot at his good buddies like Dick Cheney did.

3. Oprah Winfrey- it is inevitable, she is taking over the world anyway. So why not give her another channel to do so. (no hate mail here, I quite like Oprah)

2. Ellen De Generes- because this country needs a good laugh from time to time. Wouldn't she be great to send to other countries to negotiate us and others out of war.

1. Warren Jeffs- he seems to be keeping thousands of women quite happy on the YFZ ranch. Why not let him take a stab at keeping the rest of the nation happy too. Plus he would have to work for some of the money he is currently making off of the government.

Anyway, it is all meant in good fun. Feel free to leave me a comment with a few names that you would include -even though most of you won't :)

Top Ten Tuesday

My brilliant work pal Shannon started a Top Ten Tuesday on her blog. I am totally going to steal, I mean, add to that idea. I missed it yesterday but I am going to throw it on here today. Drum roll please....

TOP TEN FAVORITE TV SHOWS- CURRENT
10. NBA play off's- not as fun without my jazz, but still exciting to watch

9. Funniest Home Videos- especially the clips where people get hurt. I know that is sick, but if you are also honest with yourself, then you know that those ones are much more funny. And sadly- even when older people fall- I am sick -what is wrong with me???

8. One Tree Hill- A teen-ish show

7. Bachelor/ Bachelorette

6. Dancing with the Stars- loved this season the most- Kristi Yamaguchi rocks.

5. Gossip Girl- another teen show. I need help!

4. American Idol- best season yet

3. So You Think You Can Dance- except for the guy that danced in his "skivies" last week.

2. Brothers & Sisters- I love this crazy little family. So much drama, hilarious moments, family bonding. Slightly reminds me of my own family. But we just might have it a little more together than them.

1. America's next Top Model- How can you go wrong with this show. Loved that Whitney won this year (see my first blog entry).

Feel free to comment back and add your favorite shows!

Short people got.......

For those that do know me, I take great pride in my home decorating abilities. I change paint colors often and have been known to sew new pilows for the couches more than once. I don't really know how to sew, but I try. Perhaps the fact that the last ones I made are basically dsintagrating at the seam is a sign I may need to read the sewing machine manual before trying again.

Anywho, as I said I take great pride in my home. All the pictures are hung just so, every decoration has a specific place and a specific reason for being there. I don't like bare walls, they need to be dressed up. So we have a few wall hangings in most rooms of the house.

Recently, a friend came over to the house and had a very interesting question. He wondered why we put our pictures so low on the walls. I did not know what he meant so he explained that the picture groupings seemed to be lower then normal on the walls. He said he thought they were supposed to be just above eye level. Then thinking about it broke into laughter. You see, I am 5 foot 5 inches tall... or short! So too me, all of the pictures are just above eye level. For that matter so are all of the sinks, counters, cupboards...... :)

A very funny experience that I thought all could enjoy..... HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND.

P.S. All pictures have been moved up a few inches on the walls!!!

I am exhausted.... Shannon

At work I am priveledged to sit next to "The Great Shannon" - at least that is what she makes me call her. She is eccentric, hilarious, and well, TOTALLY on one this week! Yes Shannon, that is right. I have kept quiet all week long, but alas.... no more!!!

So I send out a messgae to all.... be kind to your co-workers come Monday morning or they just may write about YOU on THEIR blog!! :) Love ya Shanny

I really do enjoy sitting by Shannon and hope for many, many more years of office fun.

PLUS SIZE???? What the....

Today I am going to rant about one of my favorite shows, America's Next Top Model. I have really enjoyed watching this seasons episodes. However, I grew more and more outraged by a label they kept using to describe one of my favorite models, Whitney. They called her "PLUS SIZE". You may be saying what is wrong with that. Perhaps you should not have asked because here I go: Whitney is a size ten. Yes that's right, a size TEN. When did that become plus size? I guess in a modeling world where girls starve themselves to look more like 12 year old little boys- that would be considered plus size. I am outraged. This "full figured" girl, who by the way did end up winning, was stunningly beautiful and modeled clothes that looked fit and tailored instead of just draped over a body of bones. I have two daughters that also like to watch the show. I take every opportunity to let them know that most of the girls are not taking care of their bodies, and that men like women who have at least a little bit of meat on their bones!! :) Wow for a first post this was quite serious- especially for me. Stay tuned for more great rants and ravings in the near future!