New Computer

We got a new computer! Sydney said she hasn't seen me this happy sinse I got my XBOX 360 but what ever. We used our Stimulus check and some money that SUU gave me for my senior project. I was going to get it online from dell, but everytime I would build what I wanted it was tons so I went to best buy to see what they had. I found this one. It was cheaper than what I would have built and it is better. it has a better processor and more hard drive space than I was going to get so I like it. It doesn't have some of the things I wanted but I'll get them later when I need them like a better graphics card so I can put an other monitor on it (Sydney said one 22" is over kill but I beg to differ), another ROM drive and maybe Firewire or more USB ports, all of which were cheaper at Best Buy than on dell. I also was able to get the 2007 office professional suite and put it on there so that is good.
I know some of you will say, "Why did he put that expensive computer on that crappy desk?" well that's next on my list along with a new matress. - Logan

Fireworks at Josh and Melanie's

Just wanted to say Thank You to Josh, Melanie and Tanner for inviting us to come watch fireworks at their house last night. Josh and Tanner put on quite a show, and we ate some super yummy ice cream cake! Thanks guys, we had a blast!

We took lots of pictures, but very few turned out. Here are the best ones.

Sand Hollow

The fun just didn't stop, this morning we went to Sand Hollow Reservoir with Lucas and Shellie and Legz. It was pretty warm, but the wind kept blowing so we didn't stay long. It is such a beautiful reservoir and I love the red sand so much, just not when it's in my shoes, hair, board shorts, etc! Here is a picture of Logan and I having a BLAST in the water.

And also a silly underwater picture of Logan, which I love!

Sparklers

I know this; I am probably the only person over the age of five who is obsessed with sparklers, but I love them. They are my favorite part of July 4th except for the giant fireworks in the sky.

This is Logan and I sparkling. Look closely and you will see what a wonderful time Logan is having!

4th of July BBQ

Yesterday we went to Cash's house (AKA the gathering place) to celebrate Independence Day with Logan's family. We only got this picture of the BBQ but I'm sure there are others out there which are better.
Then we (Heff, Tanner, Lucas, Logan and I) went rabbit hunting. At first Logan was driving and shooting and I was spotting the rabbits but that just didnt work out so I had to drive. Big step for me...I have been deathly afraid of four-wheelers since my accident.

Later we came back to St. George and went to the Fireworks with Melanie, Josh and Tanner. This was super fun, and guess what? Super responsible Logan lost his phone on the park. We didnt have our camera, so no pictures. Thank you to the very nice and honest man who found the phone and gave it back. PHEW!!

Which Disney Princess are you?

You Are Mulan!

Strong and spirited. You're no one's girly girl; actually you are very determined person with a strong sense of self. Never let go of that! The only thing that equals your sense of self is your family, but the traditions of society can always be bent to protect something or someone you love.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Need For Speed

So Logan has a new love in his life. Need For Speed ProStreet. He has been playing it non-stop since he got it. I don’t really mind since he still talks while playing (unlike with Halo, SplinterCell, Etc.) but I hate having the couch two feet from the TV! But it has to stay this way till he's done, because apparently his butt can’t take long hours of playing time on a metal folding chair!

Cortana and Riffle

So we had fish food from Pickle so I talked Logan into some fish. I originally wanted goldfish, but apparently they don't take heat well and die on the way to the stores so you cant find them anywhere in St. George. Anyway, we decided on some Molly's. Logan says they are my fish, but he picked out what kind to get and he picked his out.

He also named them. The big orange one is Logan's fish. It's name is Riffle. That name really fits because a riffle is a rapid that is not up to much, and I don't think this fish is all there.

Mine is Cortana. Those of you who are big Halo fans will recognize this name. Cortana is the artificial intelligence woman in the Cheif's head. I like to think of her as the love interest. My fish is the adorable little black one. She is really shy and gets bullied endlessly by Logan's big stupid bully fish.

If you are wondering about our curious fishtank I will explain. I bought it at DI. Fish bowls at PetCo are like $15 and I got this one (rocks and treasure chest included) for $1.50. Sweet! The only downside is it's a cookie jar (notice the slanted side) and I'm pretty sure the treasure chest is not for fish tanks because it floats.


I am also making a plea. I am in search of a fish tank like the one I had growing up. It looked like a bubble gum machine and the fishes lived in the candy part. I have looked on the internet and the only one I can find is in a local classifieds in Halifax Canada. If you see one for sale anywhere, call me PLEASE!!!

Logan Thoughts: Country Song Gone Good?

So today as I sat eating the wonderful fresh veggies dad gave us (Thanks Dad), I thought to myself I've never tried to see if there was a wireless internet connection that we could get on. Well as it turns out there is, albeit it's not the best, but here I am blogging again. Aren't you all excited?
In the past, and still in the present, there have been many songs that were first country and then a pop version came out or first pop and then a country version was made. Some examples are: I Will Always Love You by Dolly Parton, then Whittney Houston, I Swear by All 4 One, then John Micheal Montgomery. For the most part the country versions have been quite lame, if you ask me, well at least not a good as the pop, because some were bad either way. One present day song that comes to mind is the Lips of an Angel song by Hinder. Jack Ingram sings a version and it's just plain terrible. Let's not forget good old Reba forcing Kelly to sing a horrible duet with her of the Because of You song (Kelly's wasn't that great either but it was better than Reba). Lately though I stand corrected. There is this song sung on the pop stations called No Air. It is sung by some little know American Idol winner named Jordin Sparks and a popular young Hip Hop singer named Chris Brown. Any of you that hear song would most surely be sick of it by now and would agree that it's not that great. Sydney rants and raves that it shouldn't be a duet because it doesn't make sense for both of them to be sad that the other broke up with them. I agree, who made who sad to begin with? Well, on KONY they've played a country version of this song. It's not a duet and it's shockingly better. Come to find out it sung by a young African American singer Rissi Palmer, which I thought was strange because the voice doesn't fit.
Anyway I mostly wanted to tell you with all this that sometimes the country version is better, but it's such a rarity that it warrants its own post.

Pickle

So Kim's story about the lizards inspired me to tell my story involving reptiles. As some of you may know I have been "raising" a tadpole named Pickle (he lived in a pickle jar, and I'm sorry Joren, I know this was your name too). I caught him on one of our walks down to the Virgin River. It was really cool to watch him grow legs, "arms", and (well I actually didnt see him actually turn into a froggy cuz we were rafting). HE WAS ADORABLE!!
So I started researching to see what kind he was. After finding the species that are found in the Virgin and looking I decided he was probably a pacific tree frog, because he was getting pretty green. He was about the size of a dime (legs and everything!). Well I got feeling guilty about keeping him and we went to set him free, but he just sat there on my hand looking like "You're joking, right?" and so I kept him. So two days later I decided I had to this time. He wasnt eating the food and too small for crickets. So we set him free Saturday night. Again, he looked at me like he loved me (I've been driven crazy with lonliness I guess since i'm buds with a frog). So he got in the water, swam, and came back to us. I REALLY wanted to keep him but I think he'll do better in the wild. Plus, I am pretty sure I was right cuz we saw a bunch of little red-spotted leopard frogs ( I recognized them from my research) down there. What are the odds that the pollywog I caught was the rare one???

My Tan

Not to overshadow the whole trip, but I did get a pretty sweet tan. HERE IT IS!!!

Desolation Canyon

If everyone is wondering if I survived the 5 day rafting trip, this is proof (both of my survival and my participation)!

It really wasn't that bad, but I doubt I'll go on another one that is that long. I am all about the 3 days or less kind of camping excursion.

The water was too cold to wash in (for me at least) and I got really too dirty. The bugs were the worst part. I also developed a pretty good rash on my arms and legs for a good portion of the trip.

This is after it warmed up enough for me to actually take a bath and I am letting my hair dry.



This is my tough, adorable, hunk of a husband rowing the raft I was on.




See, I had a good time sometimes! Mostly because I sat in the back on the "Wifey Seat" and barely got splashed!


Hey everyone, thanks for a good time. I'll go again...in a few years!

My Job

So Anisa pointed out that I haven't mentioned my job to anyone. Well, I've been working at a Dry Cleaner/Laundromat called Malibu Cleaners. It's on telegraph in Washington, but pretty much is on the border between Washington and St. George. Its only seconds (literally) from our house and its pretty easy work. Mostly cleaning the store and helping customers. My favorite things about it: Location, Location, LOCATION!! My least favorite things: Being alone all the time. Roasting to death. Marking in poopy underwear (this only happened once, but it was my second day and caused some second thoughts!) It's nice to have something to keep me occupied and makes me feel like I'm contributing. Logan's favorite part (other than the added income, of course) is that I dont get home til six at night, giving him one precious little hour of alone time!

I like it. It's not the dream, but it works!

Okay, I know I'm going to catch a lot of crap for this but...

I recently purchased Eclipse at D.I. for $8 and I read it of course. So when I got my paycheck I went ant bought Twilight, and I am reading it now. I just have to say that I completely forgot how good these books were. I am totally hooked AGAIN!!! I am so looking forward to the next one and the movie (if they keep to the storyline of the book!!). Logan is going to give me so much crap over this.

Best Cookies Ever!!

So maybe I'm the only one who had never heard of these before, but they are awesome! I found the recipe in my Monroe 3rd Ward Cook Book, and Logan said he had eaten them before. They are Rolo Cookies. Here is how you make them.

1 Devil's food cake mix
1/2 Cup Oil
2 Eggs
About 3 packages of Rolo's

You just mix that together and make one inch balls, then you flatten them out and stick a Rolo in the middle, then you roll them up into a ball again so the Rolo is in the middle and you cant see it. Then you bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

These are ooey gooey delicious treats. I sprinkled powdered sugar on top of mine so they looked nice. Yum!!!