Gotta make a statement... A bold one!

Well it was time to finally breakdown and make a big purchase in my life. I have been dealing with a dilemma of having no closed toe shoes to wear when it starts to cool down here other than tennis shoes or dressy boots. I needed and "in-between" shoe that could be nice looking, but not too dressy. Well let me tell you I had my eye on a very special pair of shoes for some time now and last week I bit the bullet and spent the fortune to buy them. Apparently they are a hot item here because most stores did not have them in stock. I found a store that would ship them to my house for free and believe me, I was tracking their status every day on the UPS website. Well Wednesday was the day and I knew to expect them between 9 am and 7 pm. I sat on the couch anxiously awaiting the UPS man, but apparently he chose to come while I was gone to Target for the last hour of the day. Don't worry I wore these beauties all during the CMA awards. I love them and know they will turn many heads on the streets this winter.

I introduce to you my new, very BOLD statement...

These lovely leopard print danskos may even make it to work with me occasionally to dress up my blue scrubs.

Best part about them is that they can be worn with black or brown!!!!

Happy shoe shopping!

An update of my home

Below are just a couple of photos I took this evening after enjoying 3 hours of CMA watching. These are just to give those of you who have not visited an idea of some recent home renovations Cortney and I have completed.

My bedroom with my bed unmade and a picture purchased at Ikea in Salt Lake!

The island that was once maroon and has acquired fabulous knobs from anthropologie

The living room with fall decorations (thanks to Kaytee) and a new fireplace screen


Our cheery little dining room with a new valance and a new "sunny" paint job on the table

Just a little insight into where I live and enjoy staying warm!!!!

My "Rents"

A tribute to my parents for coming to spend a fun-filled fall weekend in Boise with me. Thanks for buying for me, letting me beat you at skip-bo, and delivering my new ride (razor scooter!!!). Thanks for bring the fun :)

P. S. Dad your sweater doesn't look too "jacked up" in this one, and now we have evidence that mom is the boss of you by making you wear black :)

You know you live in Idaho when ...

First of all, I want all of my faithful readers to notice that I have now blogged twice in one day. This day ought to be documented!!!

Well to finish the title of this blog: You know you live in Idaho when a patient comes in and names there daughter PALIN.

Random fact of the day: Sarah Palin is from Sandpoint, Idaho

Happy voting!!!!

The mystery growth in my backyard

I am not sure what this mystery growth is in the backyard, but if anyone has an idea I would appreciate the input. I debate whether or not to call it a fruit or a vegetable. The leaves were growing and spreading when we first moved in. Originally I thought it was a pumpkin plant, and it even had yellow blossoms just like a pumpkin plant. Out of the entire garden only two of the blossoms turned into an actual growth. They are both very different in shape and size. We are probably just going to have to cut them open and discover what mystery is growing in our backyard for ourselves.

Look at the little one

The giant "growth"

The entire garden in our backyard with only two blooms that produced

Happy gardening!

You know you live in Idaho when...

So last week I had the most amazing encounter on my way home from the mall. Now I must preface this story with the fact that when I moved to Idaho I knew hunting was a big deal for many who live here, but I have never seen the "products" of it.

I was on an onramp onto the freeway and beginning to merge when I looked over my shoulder and saw a large truck coming up. I let them pass me but just as they were alongside of me I saw a dead moose looking me in the eyes!!!!! Apparently they had been enjoying a week out in the wilderness and thought this guy would make for a good dinner or wall decoration. I am not sure but it took me the couple miles I had to travel behind them to regain my composure. I have come to the conclusion that this is just not that uncommon of a sighting here in rural Boise, Idaho.

Happy Hunting!!!!

Not the actual moose that I saw (driving and taking pictures just isn't that safe)

John and Kate plus eight (on a smaller scale)

Well this week held many firsts, including babysitting multiples! Of course as much as I love babies I was pretty sure I was up for the challenge. One of my coworkers (who works nights!) had triplets 7 months ago. She was in desperate need of sleep during the day and needed someone to watch her sweet peas. I volunteered to give it a try. When she said they were easy I thought she must be lying to me.

I found out for myself on Tuesday she was telling me the truth. First of all, she has babies that are very mellow but all in all they were so much fun. I had to resolve early on that if they all start crying at once there is only so much I can do to keep them quiet. About half way through the day I also had the families 3 y/o son Grant come home from preschool. Grant has down syndrome and is absolutely the sweetest kiddo ever. He is such a help at entertaining the babies!

As long as the babies stay on a schedule it is fairly easy. They have bottles every three hours and sleep for brief periods of time in between. I am not sure I ever got them to sleep for me all at the same time or for more than 30 minutes :) I now swear by "Podee" bottles for any family with multiples. The babies can practically feed themselves as long as they are propped up.

Nicole's (the mom) advice: only have triplets if you can grown an extra boob and arm; twins are more practical!

Happy Birth Controlling!!!!!