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!!!!!

Stampeding it up!!!!!

Well on a friday night what better to do that get all gussied up, put on your finest western wear, and go out and join the classy people of Nampa, Idaho for the Snake River Stampede (or at least that is what Cortney and I thought!) We even got VIP treatment with a free bbq before hand thanks to Randy Howard. This fun event is an annual event that lasts for an entire week. Hopefully next summer mom and dad can plan a vacation around it :)

Thank goodness we did not even miss the Mutton Bustin' (little kids riding sheep). The kiddo who won made it all the way to the center of the arena where the herd of sheep that had already been ridin' were waiting and then he was drug a few extra feet. Pretty impressive for a 5 or 6 year old. I must say that someday when I am a parent it would sure be a worthwhile event to enter my child into!!!

Cort and I dressed in our finest western attire

Must bust out the cowgirl boots for an event like this

Having fun with the camera :)

The venue: The Idaho Center

The One Arm Bandit show from Oklahoma

The one arm bandit and his horse chased these two buffalo onto the top of the horse trailer (impressive!)

Documenting my attire from head to toe

We even got a fun hand stamp for the Mikes Hard Lemonade!

**Make sure to keep reading because there are two more posts today!!!!

Meet Mr. Moo, aka Kit Kat

I would like to introduce you all to my new found friend. I actually didn't find him, but rather he found me. When Cortney and I first moved into our new house I would occassionally see this not so furry friend in the alley and he would run away whenever I got anywhere near him. When I returned from spending 4th of July in San Diego apparently this cat decided to claim our home as his home also.

He is quite friendly now and anytime you step outside the back door he is sure to follow you and rub up against your legs. When sitting in the basement he will lay at the window and watch your every move. I recently decided to buy him some food and give him water because he has been sticking around 24 hours a day. Who knows why he chose us, maybe because he knew we could not have any pets here. As my mom says, "he is just an answer to my prayers!"

Meet Mr. Moo (through the screen door)

Saturday morning Mr. Moo is anxiously waiting on the patio for me
Kit Kat waving or cleaning himself, I am not sure!
Oh stretch!