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Halloween

Ok so a quick explanation of the costume. On The Office Halloween episode from Season 2 Michael wears a paper mache head of himself, which he ordered from a catalog, on his shoulder. Stephanie and I thought this would be a funny idea to do for Halloween this year (last year we dressed as Office characters too I think it's a sickness). We then thought that no one would really understand or appreciate it so we put that idea on the back burner until our good friend Jason, who is also a passionate Office fan said he was thinking of doing the same thing. It took us 3 nights lots of newspapers, home made glue, paint, felt, hot glue and love but we pulled it off. Stephanie and I also made shirts that say...dun-der-head (dun’der-hed’): 1. (n) Any beleaguered employee of Dunder Mifflin Paper Scranton, Pa., branch. 2. (n) One who is an expert at games like Flonkerton and Jinx as well as beach competitions like hot dog eating and sumo wrestling. 3. (n) One with an insatiable urge to suspend office supplies in Jello. 4. (n) An aficionado of NBC’s The Office, who is given to writing fan fiction about the show, dissecting Jim and Pam’s relationship, utters phrases like “Dinkin Flicka” and proceeds every question with the word “Question.”


Colby as Harry Potter. I really think that Colby thinks he is Harry Potter he is more than a closet fan.

Colby putting a spell on Andy. Colby was probably surprised when his wand didn't work.


Taylor as a modern day pirate. "Arrrrr"

The House That Love Built...

I think that's what they say. Some friends and I volunteered time at the Ronald McDonald house. We bought all the dinner ingredients and then went over and whipped up a meal for the families staying there. Little did we know we would be feeding Colby as well. He was picking at everything and eating while he cooked... and he only has one good working arm. We did have some time to go out and play while the lasagna was in the oven and while the families were eating.

My Summer Vacation by Miss Law

I feel like a kid at school. Now that summer is over I get to write a little report about it. First off I took over the master bedroom and my friend Stephanie and I gave it a fresh coat of paint. Then I kind of just hung around and played with my friends and watched lots of movies. I thoroughly enjoyed my self. My mom came down and spent a few days with me and then we drove back to Washington. My little brother David came home from his mission and I spent a few weeks at home with the family. Now I am back in school. School is in session and I am loving every minute of it.

The Evil Eye... I laughed so hard!

Random People

Random people talk to me all the time. In real terms they are strangers. I thought most parents or guardians taught their children to never talk to strangers. Let's just use this week as an example. It all started with Tattoos and Gas then at Fresh and Easy Market some lady started talking to me about the Humus then kind of followed me through the market as we shopped making small talk about the groceries we were each choosing. While a Forrest and I were at Hoover Dam 2 separate sets of people asked me for help maybe I looked like I worked there or something. Today while picking out printer ink this guy started talking to me about the different types of ink and how outrageously priced the cartridges were. I don't know what it is with me, people just talk to me.

Seriously Funny

So Steph and I had a Brian Regan night. We just enjoy this funny, funny man. In true Jen & Steph fashion we went overboard. We had video and games and of course food that all went along with some of his bits. We had sno-cones, cups o' dirt and of course Pb&J in the same jar with crutons. We played some silly games like Sell the Fridge, Coach class, Fig Newton Eating contest and more. If you have not heard of Brian Regan then I am just going to assume you have been living under a rock. My favorite bit is one that he does about doughnut ladies. What's yours?

 

Tattoos and Gas

Did that title catch your eye or what? Well it's true... Saturday I stopped at the Korner Gas station (Korner is the name) to pump up before heading across town. Sad to say but my gas light came on the day before, but I had 3 bags of ice in my car so I couldn't stop it being about 105 degrees that day. So back to the real story. So I go to grab my debit card and it is not in its usual spot but I am in a hurry so I just grab my credit card and put it in the machine and the screen says to go see the attendant. I see this car with a couple of interesting looking gents in it they both have shaved heads with tattoos all over their head and arms. I'm like yummy... just kidding. So they see me walking toward the door and they are like waiting for me, holding the doors open so I call my friend Steph and whisper to her the situation oh and sidebar: someone was shot and killed inside this gas station last year. So I sign for the gas and go back out and start pumping my gas and then out come these two guys again and they are walking right at me and I'm like oh grand what do they need. They just wanted to invite me to a party at their place later that night. I politely declined because I had other plans (not because they were scary as all get out). Then they start walking away and I notice this less fortunate fellow going through the garbage cans looking for food, I'm telling you this place was high class. Even though this was a really long post it all happened in a matter of like 10 min.

A New Trend

Ok so once you are single as long as I've been the instant you hear bridal shower you are like "oh boy another one". Then you think I just can't wait to play unscramble the wedding words, build a toilet paper wedding dress, and wedding memory, and all the rest of those games you feel obligated to participate in. I know this sounds mean but true, who really likes playing those games...raise your hand, go ahead do it. So when my friend Sara told me she was getting married and I knew I would be throwing a shower for her she allowed me to take it in whatever direction I wanted. I invited her closest friends and family and we went out to a nice resturaunt and ate dinner. I think that we should start a new bridal shower trend.

The Office

If you haven't ever watched The Office you are missing out. I realize that if you just watch one episode you may not be interested because the antics are so far out there. I used to be one of those uninterested people but then, thanks to my friend Stephanie's persistence and drugging me with Golden Spoon, I learned to quickly appreciate and come to really enjoy the show. You have to watch a few and get to know the characters a little before you can really appreciate what is going on. So my friend Steph and I threw a little Office gathering and invited everyone to come dressed as their favorite characters. We watched some of our favorite clips from all three seasons and played some games. Here are a few pics of the fabulous guests.

Getting Started

All right ladies and gents I have been meaning to get this blog under way. I have just been kind of looking for something exciting to post and then I realized that I was waiting around for no reason. I will not be skydiving or climbing Mount Kilimanjaro anytime soon so I should just write about the happenings of the real me...