Why I Heart David Archuleta...

So as I was watching American Idol the other night I decided a few different things:
1. This is by far the best season since Justin and Kelly in the very first season. It's the first time
since J & K that I find myself humming the songs the next few days after the episode.
2. Everyone who has thus far been voted off has definitely been the right decision.
3. I always agree with what Simon says about their performances. Sometimes he can be mean,
but he is usually right on the money.
4. My favorites this season are Brooke and the cute David Archuleta...he is humble and cute, and
very talented! I think the reason that I love him so much is that he reminds me of my friend
named Brad Dalton. They both have this cute innocence about them that make you just want
them around. Basically they just radiate goodness.
5. I am totally addicted to AI this season and every Wednesday we have "American Idol Breaks"
so that we can watch our favorite performances from the night before in our office. I have
decided that everyone around me needs to be as addicted as I am this season...

Spring is almost here!

So, this weekend was especially nice here in the freezingness of Utah...as I drove closer to Salt Lake, the temperature reading kept getting warmer and warmer! It was a whole 20 degrees warmer in Salt Lake than it was in Logan. That's right, I said 20 degrees! These are the kinds of events that make me ponder why I still live in Logan...until I look around at the mountains. We are surrounded by some of the most beautiful mountain ranges I have ever seen. I have gotten used to having them as a backdrop to everything that I do, so I will brave the cold to be able to stare at them and enjoy nature.
On another note-we had a great relaxing weekend with Dad in town and got to stay in SLC for the weekend to have a break from our lives. We experimented with a couple of new restaurants (both of which we will go back to), got to take a tour of the capitol given by our own insider who's key apparently opens a lot of doors, and we saw the movie "College Roadtrip". It was a fun movie, although a little dumb, but it was fun and there was an extra bonus:Donny Osmond! I really think that he is so cheesy, but I love it! This movie is definitely a renter.
Also good news....The Office will be back on the air with new episodes on April 10th! Until then, I have been watching some clips on the website, and one of my favorites so far is when Dwight is talking to the camera and says: "Whenever I go to do something, I ask myself, 'Would an idiot do this?' and if the answer is 'yes' then I do not do that thing."

I can see clearly now...

So, the sun is shining on a daily basis here in Logan and it is fabulous! There is still a little snow predicted, but it looks like winter is on it's way out! I really should never say that out loud, but it is true...but it does make me a little sad to think about where I was headed this time last year. ARIZONA! We went to see our beloved A's play in Phoenix and had a wonderful time soaking up the sun and eating hot dogs in the Phoenix Municipal Stadium and becoming famous for being the loudest Swisher fans in the place. I know that Phoenix will always have a special place in my heart because of the good times we have had there. And the hot baseball players we have seen there.
This weekend I am heading out of Logan for a few days in sunny Salt Lake! My Dad is flying up for a weekend of fun with me and Laura. Although with the craziness of my world lately, fun is curling up on the couch and watching a movie-or catching a new episode of any show. Anyways, we should have a great time for a few days just doing whatever we want. We will be sure to document with photos...

My Newest Obsession...

So anyone out there who is as upset with the lack of new TV as I am...I have been watching DVD seasons of shows and catching up on the movies I have missed through NetFlix. I have a few recommendations for those who need some mindless entertainment to fill some good TV/Movie watching time:

• All seasons of The Office-Really, I think that Dwight just gets funnier the more times you watch him mace Andy and being able to watch Michael grill his foot on the George Foreman grill over and over again really is hilarious! Good news: new episodes of The Office will start airing April 10!
• Sydney White-For any Amanda Bynes fans who may have missed this movie in the theaters, this is a modern day telling of Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs that is adapted to Sydney White and the 7 Dorks. Plus-for any Gilmore Girls fans, Doyle is one of the dorks...Grumpy and he is hilarious!
• Indiana Jones-In honor of the new movie coming out soon, we have started to watch the old classics. Note-even though I have seen it probably a hundred times, the snake scene from Raiders of the Lost Ark still makes me curl up in the fetal position and start hyperventilating! Bad:there are some boys in my life who before watching the movie with me did not have the information that I am terrified of snakes...now they are aware and probably plotting their next prank!
• Heroes Season 1-So I had never had any desire to watch this show by any means, but my friend Marisa had the first season and said that I would definitely love it. She was right, I am totally obsessed! It is a quirky, suspenseful, super-hero shoe that has a bunch of twists and turns that I haven't totally figured out. Another plus for Gilmore Girls fans, Milo Ventimiglia (Jess) is one of the main characters and he is awesome! Watching this show also renews my love of all things Superhero so I ask the question: If you could have any superhero powers, what would you want and why?

My New Look

So, I decided to try a new look and I think it will be fun! Now I am off to Firehouse and then the Aggie Game...Go Aggies!

Earthquake felt in Logan!

So, I don't want to overshadow my favorite Ryan, but there was an earthquake this morning that woke me up out of bed! It was centered in Wells, Nevada and was a 6.0 felt all the way up to Boise! While it is a little disconcerting thinking of all the people here who don't know what to do in an earthquake, I felt very safe knowing that I would stay calm if hit by the BIG ONE! It just rattled us a little, but I checked and the buildings that I live and work in are retrofitted. Phew! Let's just hope for a lot of little ones...going through one big earthquake in one's lifetime in plenty- some people will never forget where they were on a certain October day in 1989!

I Heart Ryan Reynolds

So, I went to Layton on Saturday to meet up with Laura and have some much needed sister time and we went and saw the movie "Definitely, Maybe". Let me just say that it was a great chick flick told from the guys' perspective. It also renewed my love for Ryan Reynolds...you may remember him as Berg from the show "Two Guys and a Girl". He is tall and yummy.
Other good things that happened this weekend:

• Went to Park City for the first time and shopped the outlets. Got a lot of clothes for very little cash which makes me really happy. Also recommended: eat lunch at the Loco Lizard-you will not be disappointed with the Mexican cuisine!
• Found out that I am going to have a niece: Samantha Rose Barlow to be born on July 11-now I can shop for little niece clothes, little niece shoes, little niece toys...you get the picture, I am an excited Aunt!
• Got a new calling: Ward Program Coordinator. I am no longer in charge of activities, but I am in charge of putting some, as the Bishop puts it, "spice and color into the bulletin". Not quite sure how much spice and color is appropriate for Sacrament Meeting, but we will find out!