First this...then that

So to tie into my last post. That book, No Angel. Oh. My. Gosh. It was so good. Anyone who is a Sons of Anarchy fan should definitely read it.

Also, I read this just before No Angel. Also a very good book. More impressive, is the fact that the author self published and it's already sold for movie rights. When I finish my next book, I'll recommend it if it's good.

I could update my blog but instead....

I have had pictures all lined up and ready to update my blog for a while and I could do it right now, and I probably should so that I don't get too far behind, but instead I'm going to continue reading this because I'm enthralled by it!

October so far...

October really started where September left off. We had our garage sale. It went really well. Then we found out the community was having one two weeks later, so whatever we didn't sell we just hauled in and then hauled it back out two weeks later.

On October 1st tickets for the last Twilight movie went on sale. So excited for this!!

That's right, we're doing it in style this year. We are going to one of the theaters in Scottsdale for the whole marathon. There are assigned seats, recliners, pillows, blankets, waiters.... it's going to be the best day ever. November 15th can't come soon enough!!

I also had to take Joey to the vet. I think this is a conspiracy. I have to pay the county for his license. But I can't get the license without the rabies. So I have to take him to the vet, which of course costs me a bunch of money. And THEN the vet decides to tell me that Joey is developing a heart murmur. Definitely not what I wanted to hear.

Nick's birthday was the 3rd. I found out Shar had to work, so John and I took Nick and the kids to Frost to celebrate. Frost is amazing and acceptable at any time day or night.

**CORRECTION** Stephanie was at Frost also. We couldn't have Frost without her. 

 

That first weekend we did Tour de Fat. It's a bike ride in Tempe. It's only like 3 miles and everyone dresses up and it's just crazy fun.

I love that it's cooling down and more bike weather.

Also, I happened to be cruising Twitter on night and saw something exciting. That one little tweet has resulted in this:

You have no idea how excited I am about it! Ever since I saw Chris Mann on The Voice I wanted to see him in person. So to find out he was going to be in Idaho Falls, when I have not heard of him coming to Phoenix I knew I needed to go. So that is where I will be next weekend!!!

Last, before I finish for a while. We had a fun little weekend excursion up to Nordstroms in Scottsdale. We decided since we were up there we should go to Lolo's because it's delicious. I think we may have overdone it a little.

No wonder we're so tired!!

End of September

There were a few more events in September that really finished out the month. Most notable is probably that I finished school. I think that was on the 24th. Even slacking in the last class I got an A- and finished the program with a 3.95 GPA. The guys at work seemed to think that since I was done with school that meant I should become their personal chef. It was nice to come into work and have a little recognition.

Also at this time I inherited a new nickname. :-)

This picture is awesome. Not only because of my name tag but of all the stuff you can see in the background. I have my fantastic giant microphone/pencil case. My low sodium peanut butter and honey, the source of many, many lunches. My breakfast of champions, a banana. My stack of cups. Those are all used. I like to stack them for some reason. The picture of the family from skydiving. In general it's just awesome.

So at this time we were getting ready for our first garage sale. I was afraid we wouldn't have anything to sell, then I was afraid we wouldn't have anywhere to put it all!! We sold this:

John's work also did an employee weekend. We stayed at one of the resort's. They have a water park that everyone hung out at and then we did a big dinner at Aunt Chilada's. It was actually a lot of fun and nice to get to know them better.

Hot Cheetos & Takis [HD]

This is a video that has inspired a few of things we've done, said, eaten..... It started at work and there's no other way to put it. It will change your life.

September

It's getting a little late and I'm not sure I even want to start this post..... but here goes. September.

Well of course the first weekend is a holiday. We didn't do anything. I think that was the weekend we drove to Payson. It was pretty. Then the town was boring. Really boring. One night that weekend we went to Hillstone finally. It was so yummy!!

At one point during the month John went to the Dr. They sent him for an MRI and then to a neurologist. I went with him to the neurologist. I was disappointed that the Dr. didn't look like Patrick Dempsey. Basically the diagnosis was carpel tunnel. He's got a brace now and he hasn't said much about it since.

At this same time, my car was back in the shop. They gave us a rental. I think we had to get boat insurance for it. It was a Crown Victoria and it was HUGE! I felt pretty stupid driving that around for a few days. The funniest thing was that they said they fixed the car and within a day the problem was back.

Mid month our groomer opened a salon. We took the dogs there one day. It is right by my old branch! We did a little shopping and ate lunch while the dogs were getting cleaned. I really like the groomer, but I REALLY like the convenience of having them come to the house so we'll see.....

My mom came for a long weekend. It was busy. I was also at the eye doctors that day. They made me mad and dealing with insurance always sucks. We also went to dinner with Joe and Heidi. It's the first time we'd seen them since the 4th of July. We went to the Keg and then wandered around San Tan and it was fun to catch up with them. That Saturday we did some couch shopping with Stephanie and Bart!

That night we went to San Tan Flats with my mom and Nick's family. The weather was pretty nice for it.

On Sunday we went to Cracker's, Ikea, and Costco. I only like one of those three and barely tolerate the other two.

About that last post....

If you go back on my blog I wrote about losing a post. I think that last post may be it... minus the pictures. :-D