Friday, August 31, 2007

When Blenders Attack

I posted this on my personal blog... I thought you might find it amusing as well...




So yesterday I'm sitting at the computer, scouring the internet for ways to refashion clothes, because that's what I'm about right now. Steve is at the grocery store, and its dark out, but I'm fine. Not scared. I'm used to this routine.

Then, out of nowhere, this earsplitting shrieky-grindy noise--like a vacuum cleaner with a grudge--starts screaming from the kitchen. Throwing my chair back from the computer, I jump up into the air and just stand, petrified, staring at the kitchen. The blender is on.

BY ITSELF. OF ITS OWN DESIRE. THE BLENDER TURNED ON.

It doesn't stop, either, and my brain isn't really functioning, I am just freaking out in total panic mode with so much adrenaline running through me that I can barely move. So how to I handle this?

I scream back at it.

...and that doesn't work. So then I run into the kitchen, almost crying, and sort of bat at the thing so I can reach past it to pull the plug out (if it had kept going I would have probably passed out) and all I'm thinking is

IT'S SET ON LIQUIFY. IT WANTS TO LIQUIFY ME. ITS A GHOST THAT WANTS TO LIQUIFY ME.

Once its unplugged I run out into the hall, fumbling for my phone on the way, and shut the door firmly behind me. I dial Steve's number. No answer. I dial about ten more times, and send two text messages. No answer.

For a second I'm wondering if something happened to him, and turning on the blender is his way of sending me a message (because the blender is Steve's thing, not mine), but then I call again and finally he answers and I'm all almost crying and freaking out and refusing to go back in the apartment.

Finally he calms me down enough to go back in (luckily no other appliances have turned on) and he tells me he'll be home soon, and once I've situated myself in front of Jeopardy with some frozen cookie dough and a spoon we decide its safe to hang up.

I'm still not so keen on that blender. Okay?

Saturday, August 25, 2007

A True Honor

In honor of my new soon-to-be brother, I have officially Simpsonized Rick to allow him to be added to the family pic, so here's the lucky man:And here's the new family pic:Sweet!! In January, the Walton numbers will increase to DOUBLE DIGITS!!

Friday, August 24, 2007

Moving Day for Jessica & Emily

Jess & Emily all ready to make their trip to San Diego and school!!! We sure miss them here, but are glad that they will have so much fun in SD. Eric summed it up last night when he said that it was sure quiet around here without the girls!!!!

Creative picture of Jessica taken by Emily. Emily wanted to get a picture of Jessica's ceiling before they moved out and Emily loved the way that Jessica looks like Ursula in this picture. ha, ha, ha!!!!

Dad's favorite pose with his girls!
The Girls
Eric with the girls
Jessica is either not happy about leaving or doesn't want to get "last tag"!!!

Emily before she takes off.

"Weird California"

This day was inspired by the book that Steve gave Jessica for Christmas this past year. We had fun going to see a couple of the "weird" sights that were listed in the book.

Jessica & Eric by the Sutros Baths.

Overlooking the Sutros Baths

In a cool tunnel

After Jessica had dropped Em's sandal in the muck.

The "Seal" that Jessica spotted.

Eric loves ice plant. Anytime that he sees it, he has to jump on it. He has done it in Monterey while riding his bike and here he has found some and of course has to jump on it!!??!!!!

Emily and Jessica in front of their respective San Fransisco houses.

The Seagull that became friends with Eric because he was feeding him grapes. Then he turned on us and stole our whole bag of sandwiches. Luckily, we had already eaten all that we wanted!!!

Jess enjoying the wave organ!

The "Alcatraz Swimmers" reliving the fun memories!!!

If you look very closely for the two little pink spots in the picture, you can spot the two "nudies" on the beach. We thought it was kind of funny and we thought of our New Year's Eve fun also!

The Family with San Francisco in the background.

Again Eric enjoying the ice plant.


More fun with the family (This is almost a rear shot??!!???)
We had stopped at a motel to find out about a ghost tour and then Emily asked them about seeing a sign posted for a certain lady and the person said that he didn't know about that, but that there was a sign across the street that might be the one. When Emily went to check, it was not the one that she was looking for, but instead was this plaque that states that this was the house where President Wilford Woodruff died. How "weird" is that!!!!!

A cool building at Howard & 6th street with all of the furniture looking like it is being thrown out of the windows. "Weird"!!!!
Our last stop was at Hunter's Point where we were trying to find an abandoned neighborhood. In the book it said to be aware of shootings and so it was kind of an adventure. We thought that this might be part of the neighborhood, but then realized later that it might have been torn down. All in all, it was a fantastic day!!!!

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

You Can't Repel Stupidity of This Magnitude!

Before the blog gets dusty again . . .

Admiral Ackbar Cereal:



Death Star Orientation:



Lobot!

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

The New Invitation

I hope you all enjoy the invitation. If there are any problems, please notify Rick and Emily, Inc. at 1-800-555-5555

Thank you.

Sincerely,

The Management

Monday, August 13, 2007

My New Friend

Well, before madness and craziness this Thursday, I sold my guitar on eBay and cashed out for probably more than I originally paid for it. I took my new little dollar bills and went to guitar center.



I bought meself a Mitchell Acoustic-Electric guitar. For the 200 bucks I paid for it, this is a sweet little thing. I read a lot of reviews, and it's supposedly excellent for the price. I think it sounds great.

Apparently, Mitchell is a Guitar Center brand, recently started by the co-owner of Guitar Center. I was laughing with the guy at GC, telling him that, in fact, this was basically the Guitar Center's Kirkland brand.

So, I bought meself a book and have been practicing fingerpicking and having a blast.

That's all. Nothing that exciting, except for myself...

I love you all!

Thursday, August 9, 2007

DANCE DANCE DANCE!

mom and dad love to get jiggy lately.

click here and enjoy mom and dad like you have never seen them before! woot woot.

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Wedding Video

Hey, here's our wedding video for those who would like to see it again:



Also, thank you ALL for all your help and support, I loved having you all there at our wedding!!!

Sunday, August 5, 2007

Wedding Pix...

Pictures from Kevin & Rachel's wedding...

(we have more if you want them!)




























Wednesday, August 1, 2007

The New Family Portrait

Well, considering that there is a new family member, I figure that there should be a new family photo... So... Here it is:




Jamie, Simpsons Style!





Oh, there is more to come...