A little Saturday Afternoon Laughter....

I think Ryan and I have had entirely way too much fun with the photobooth on my computer. I love laughing...

Happy Halloweenie

Love, Roxie and Smokey Kitty.

Carnival

I haven't been to a carnival is YEARS and so I was excited to be apart of our first Ward Carnival this past Saturday. Although I didn't get to slide down the huge bouncy slide that the inner child in me was so desperately yearning for, I did enjoy painting the faces of MANY children. I painted butterflies, hearts, stars, rainbows etc. I had many requests for dragons as well, but come on...I don't know how to paint a freaking dragon. Anyway, it was fun to talk with the kids, they really do say some funny things. For instance, a little boy probably 5 years old, sat in the chair next to me and our conversation went something like this:

Me: "Hi! what would you like me to paint on your face?"
Little Boy: "Um well I was thinking that I would like a black widow spider."
Me: "OOO a spider! I can do that. Spiders a scary."
Little Boy: "Yeah, not really."
Me: "Well, I'm scared of them. So don't black widow spiders have a red dot on them?" (I know that they do, I was just trying to make conversation with the guy.)
Little Boy: "Yeah, they do."
Me: "Do you know where the dot is? Is it on its belly or on its back?"
Little Boy: "Actually, it is on its abdomin."

I was impressed that he even knew that word! We all had a good laugh, as I proceeded to paint the red dot on the black widow's abdomin, duh. Thanks, little boy, for correcting me.

I laughed so hard when I saw this picture. It looks like I am choking this cute little girl, but I'm not, I promise.A satisfied customer.

Ryan was in charge of the little petting zoo at our humble little carnival. He dressed the part by wearing his cowboy attire. People kept asking him, "Ryan, where did you get the costume? You really look the part!" To which he would reply, "Well, I actually dress like this all the time." Pretty funny. The petting zoo was complete with dogs, a pony and a monkey! The kids really enjoyed themselves. And I have to admit, it was my favorite attraction as well.

This monkey was so cute, but not so cute when he bit my finger...

This Problem of mine...

Getting to school is hard enough with all of the traffic, but what makes it even harder when I finally do arrive to this home away from home, is finding a parking spot. Have you ever seen that commercial where the cars are playing "musical chairs" but with parking spots? And the last two cars zoom around and only one gets the spot. This is how I feel every single day! Anyone that goes to a university, or anywhere with horrible parking for that matter, probably can understand the frustration that is mine. It's rediculous. In the picture provided, I indicate where I normally park when I arrive to prison, I mean, school. Most of the time I can find a parking spot within the circle, if I'm lucky. I must tell you it takes great skill. I will share with you the skill that is required in order for one to get a parking spot within this zone. The following must take place:
1. One must arrive at least 15 minutes early to school. A must!
2. It is key to position you and your car at the end of a row. This ensures that one can see the entire row and every single car in the row. Be aware of your surroundings. There are other drivers out there that want a spot too. This is a competition.
3. One must have eagle eyes. These are to watch for the swarm of students that will scurry to their vehicles at 10, 20, 30 and 50 minutes after the hour. These are the times that most classes are let out. Carfully planning to arrive in the parking lot at these times will help you find a parking spot because these people are leaving, freeing up precious parking space.
4. As you sit in your vehicle at the end of the row, watch carfully for a person digging in their pocket, bag, or purse. This is an indicator that they are getting out their keys! You now have your target.
5. Immediately begin following this person...slowing creeping behind them. This is a signal to all of the other irritated parking-spot-finders that you claim this person.
6. Once you have identified the vehicle that this person is walking towards and at the first sign of them unlocking the car door, IMMEDIATELY turn on your blinker! Claim your spot! THAT IS YOUR SPOT! You cannot take a chance of someone claiming that spot for themselves!!
7. Pull into parking space. Have a moment of silence. You did it!

These Rules can help anyone find a parking spot. It will not guarentee a spot, but it sure will raise the odds. So, the next time you are playing "musical chairs" in a parking lot...use these tactics.

Need to laugh? We have the answer...

Feel a need to laugh your hinney off? Well you are in luck, my friend. Ryan and I insist you go HERE right this second. Stop whatever you are doing and do yourself a favor.

Cheap Entertainment

What do normal people do on the weekends?

Most of our weekends since the beginning of September have been reserved for the on-going quest to shoot something...dove, duck, deer, you name it. Last weekend was the last chance we had to shoot something until this September. (Except for hogs, you can always shoot a hog.) BUT, on the way home from our last hunting extravaganza of the season, Ryan very seriously asked me, "What are we going to do on the weekends now?!! Oh boy...now don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE to hunt. But after 5 months of hunting...I am suddenly needing a "girly" fix. Well Ryan, let me give you some ideas...

1. We can go get pedicures together. Keeping your feet groomed can be very lovely. Not only do your feet feel oh so smooth, but your feet are also easy on the eyes...
2. We could do a bit of shopping. The last time I checked my wardrobe was needing some updating. Pretty sure shopping is ALWAYS an option.
3. I do enjoy a good facial. Perhaps I could introduce you to this wonderful experience.
4. Question: Do I like jewelry? Answer: No, I LOVE jewelry. Oh my goodness, speaking of jewelry, The Reliant Center in Houston has a Gem and Jewelry Show the first weekend of April. All of that Jewelry in one place??!! What's a girl to do!? Question: What could make that better? Answer: An escort to walk and talk with me about that awesome ring or that beautiful bracelet. His name is Ryan Bassham.
5. Picnics are always fun and refreshing. I know it's still a little cold outside, but this is for future reference. Roxie can even join us on this one.
6. Sometimes sitting in front of the TV can be boooorrrinngggg. Camping is a great way to "get away from it all". And...my belly would love a s'more. Camping can be made into a Romantic evening if you so choose...

Well, I hope this gives you, Ryan, or any man really, some ideas of some wonderful things to occupy your weekends, with your female significant other in mind.

A Bit of Holiday Humor

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I think...

I think mom should get this for Sophie...what do you think???

We are infested!! :)

I am so embarrassed to admit this but we have really bad spider in our house! They are so gross! and I have to walk by their nasty spider web every time i want to go in or out of the house. Take a look at them and see if you can tell me what kind they are. It's awful! :)