Holleres eve

It was just what I don't do...tonight I mean. I don't do the whole getting dressed up thing all too often anymore. I'm not against the whole idea of the holiday. I mean I really did used to love it - and secretly still do. Shh don't tell anyone ;) K no but seriously it wasn't hard to talk me into a party...so I found myself dressed up and ready to go. And it was so much fun! I LOVE seeing how creative everyone gets! Long story short I went out and I loved it and I loved getting dressed up and I loved it all! People my friends rock, nuff said! Happy Halloween!!!

*I'll post pictures soon!

What was that??

Oh that's right - the Nuggets won. It ain't no thang but a chicken wang!

Let's see if they can bring just as much fever to the court tomorrow while playin in Portland!

Oh I love basketball!

And look at these shoes I found online...bringin back the old school flare of the Denver Nuggets. Ha ha love it!

The day we've all been waiting for - WE as in ME!!

SO EXCITED!! I know what I'll be doing tomorrow night!! Holler! Let's go Nuggies!!

UTAH - to love - to have - to hate -

So I made a trip to Utah.

I know - gosh we all know; that I have a love hate relationship with Utah. But this time 'round it was wonderful.

It wasn't the typical trip I take out there and it's been some time since really getting out of the house so it was pure bliss!

Let's see if I can sum pieces of it up for you all :)

The drive - one word, AMAZING! I love road trips!

The company - equally brilliant as the drive.

The colors! Oh the colors!! I LOVE fall!! The crunch of the leaves and the spectacular use of colors God graces us with is ridiculously spectacular!

BYU homecoming game - umm a devastation and let down for many :( TCU had some incredible plays though! Very impressive that I couldn't help but be happy inside!

University towns - nothing like 'em! There's such a different way of life when you step foot on one. And I simply love it. What don't I love, yeesh?

So my simple trip to a wonderful state with great company. That is JOY!

Ever watch the late show??

I love this and thanks to JanaBanana I am bustin at the seams!!! I love it!

StoryTime

Okay so this was way too funny and it was a must share story! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to post it. It is hilarious and I think you may just think so too!

I hope I don't butcher it...

First off let me just give you lil background. Last night my cousin Larry flew in for the evening to do a fireside for the Columbine Stake. I always have loved listening to him speak. Amazing and he's even being highlighted at for the BYU homecoming this year. He is amazing and it is what it is. Pure brilliance to have Him around. He's a good story teller. A classic Mercer quality.

So we got to talking about stuff in the news and about some silly law suit about a polynesian couple who went into a buffet for their all you can eat prime rib offer.

I tried to find the article but to no avail...I came up empty handed. Either way I guess after the husbands 13th plate of meat the manager/owner/lameoid said that was enough and they had to leave.

Umm - como que leave?? You left that wide open for a lawsuit because duh-it's all you can eat! Or can you not read?? Either way not sure what ended up happening...I suppose they settled and gave the couple some money and I'm sure loads of free food.

But it led up to the funnier story of the eveining. Lar and a friend had met up at what he called the Golden Apple (??) a buffet in the greater Provo area back in the day. My parents were the only other ones that had recollection of the place.

Anyways He and his friend has gone for I guess I would call it a late lunch. While there Larry observed this family SLEEPING!! Ha ha so he asks His friend 'who are they?' and with a reply I assume was kind of like duh it's a no brainer...'oh well that's so and so'

Oh right so and so - anyways on Fridays this family would go and pay the lunch price then take a nap. Sleep on through the afternoon than stay for dinner. I mean it is a buffet. It is a one time cover charge. The kids would sleep on the floor, booth etc and they would eat. HA HA HA only in Utah right???

I hope you guys have a fantastic weekend filled with loads of college football!! Oh I love this time of year! There will be some good games and I look forward to them all!

This lil light of mine...I'm going to let it shine!

So I have a lot of everything stored up my lil head and the majority of the time I never share a good 2/3's of it. I share loads of random ramblings, videos, pictures, but it's been a while since I've written anything with substance.

I shouldn't be hard on myself because this is a blog...there are no expectations, right? I get feedback from many sources...and I mostly take that feedback and do absolutely nothing with it except store it away.

But I thought I would take a moments time and jot down a lil something to help everyone know who it is that is behind this blog. Some I know personally in my day to day life, some are friends of friends, and some I know only through the wonderful technology of the web. I love all just the same. And I love sharing pieces of my life with you.

Anyways I thought it'd be interesting to let you all in on the things that I am currently doing at the moment. Doing a quick glance of this blog from the last month it would appear that I am a pill popper looking for my next fix who spends way too much time cruisin youtube. But I promise it's not all true!

SO here is a glimpse into my world...for realz this time.

***I love hand written notes! I love receiving them. I love giving them. I love the assortment of cards and envelopes that I can find these days! I always carry around blank cards with me. I keep them in my purse, my glove compartment, my scriptures, my current read, well you get the point. I love letting people know of my love for them. Perhaps something I observed or something I felt or just sharing with them the simple message that they are loved!

***I love to study anything and everything! I usually will take mental note of things that come up in conversations and look it up as soon as I find a spare moment. When living in Provo not too long ago that I miss it but long enough it is missed {did I just contradict myself} I always tried to live as close to the library as I could get! I love the library!! Towards my last semester I lived just a block away and every day after clinic I would make my way to the books. I never really read fiction or novels for that matter. I was more of a real stuff kind of girl. But end of story I love to read, I love to learn and I love to know what other people know and I love to share with others what I know!

***Did you guys know that I love lighthouses?? I love what they represent and I love their purpose. They are beautiful buildings and no matter what I love them! While in Cape May, NJ several summers back I stayed in a cottage right on the boardwalk just under a mile from the Cape May lighthouse. I was there for work and had every night free. So each evening I would find my way to the beach and walk the shore to the lighthouse and along the way I would take that time to just think about life. It was the best experience. I loved that time I had to myself to take in the beauty that I was surrounded by. It was the best experience and so magical!

***Did you guys know I have studied four languages?? Who does that?!? But not the point...I hardly retained anything that would help me in my moment of need. Like asking my way to the toilet or what is safe to eat you know the important stuff. The one I love the most and still study will most likely do me the least amount of good. Most individuals don't even know what it is. Dying to know? It's Tongan! I love studying it, I love reading it, I love speaking it. Unfortunately it is mostly self taught and I have no idea what I'm doing half the time but on the plus side I know how to ask where the best place to go fishing at night is with a torch in tow. See totally something I could use. Duh! So a shout out to Sugi who introduced me to the Tongan culture and language 5 years ago.

***I love dancing! And if there is amazing music it makes that much more incredible! I love to watch people dance, I love to learn about the specific dances, and props to those that do it and do it well! Because I am so not coordinated to do it well! But no matter because I still love it just the same.

***A random lil fact about me...I know about stones. My sister taught me and what she did teach me has remained. I don't know enough to really teach others but I know that because it is something Ashley loves I love to know about it. I admire her for how much she knows of natural holistic healing remedies or what not. I don't know how to describe what it is she knows but she knows a lot. And for that I admire her. Just wish she didn't live so darn far away.

There's plenty more I could talk about but I'm choosing not to do so. It is a feat if you were able to make it through the post without being bored to pieces. My mum says I write too much and she doesn't like to read it...but I took the peeps and halla and fo sho's out and maybe that will make all the difference! Love ya mum!

MJ Tribute

So Sam Tsui is brilliant along with his friend Kurt Hugo...here is a one of many videos they have put together. And I promise I'll be back to writing and not just uploading here soon. Promise!! My brain just isn't what it used to be! Loves*

It's here!!

Okay so remember how I went to see the ToyStory/ToyStory2 in 3D recently...well they finally released more than just a teaser for ToyStory 3~and so here it is!

What are your favorite things?

I love the FALL...but that's old news. But I love, love, love this song. And the cover is amazing! Enjoy...

Come what may - and love it!

So there is SO much going on today. In every way, shape and form! In my own life, in my family life, in my friends lives. All different scenarios but while sitting here knowing there isn't much that I can do to help the situations my sister was trying to lighten the mood and said "Remember Elder Wirthlin, Come what may and love it." We started laughing because even in the heat of the moment when everything that could go wrong does or moments when we feel like the Lord has not heard our prayers think twice. No matter where we are we can always remember the Lord does know us. He hears us and answers do come. But not always how we expect them. While on that note just to pass it along my beautiful AlexaMae is in need of prayers of comfort and love at this time. If you'd like to know more you can go to her blog. What an answer she has been in my life and I love you AlexaMae!

And here's another talk that touched my heart.

Remember friends It's not a sprint it's a marathon! Enjoy the ride even if there are a few unexpected turns along the way.

Upgrade anyone?

Ha ha so did I mention I got my cast off? I've graduated and upgraded to

--drumroll please--

a walking boot!

So of course I was more than happy to rid of the hard cast, I mean who wouldn't be? But upon leaving the docs office I noticed immediately that I hated the upgrade! Como que upgrade?? I think not. I feel like I'm now less accountable than previously. Didn't think it was possible. However I decided I could totally do this. I can't spend the rest of my life crawling around in a cast. I have to learn to walk again eventually. Well that day has come sooner than hoped however it ain't no thang. I can do this, I had a walking boot this time last year from this accident.

Although heavier, it's only because I'm on my crutches. Which by the way I love my crutches, they come in handy more times than not. SO anyways back to the funny awkward part of my day. Mum and I made a stop at WholeFoods and while I was at the entrance mindin my bizness a mom and son walk in. This boy so not more than about age 4 was clinging to his mom. His eyes were locked on my new upgrade. I heard some whimpering and then the mother replied "She doesn't have a robotic foot honey, it's just a cast." She apologized and went about her shopping.

So there you have it - I have the ability to scare small children. Great! Just what I want to put on my resume. To bad it contradicts my emphasis of my degree.

Anyone for cowtipping?

So at the dinner table tonight we were sharin some stories...totally normal and always a guarenteed laugh.

So here's one you may all enjoy...

Let me give you the background;
Christmas Eve 2006 - Denver - Dinner with the Gouldings {umm fyi pretty much the coolest family to date}

So sitting around enjoying some good conversation, great food, and not to mention awesome company when the older folk get on the topic of small town country/ranch/farm life.

Anyways Brother Evan tells us about the harsh winters he experienced growing up on the ranch. Some nights the cold conditions were enough to bring harm to the livestock.

So here's the conversation

Brother Evan: "It'd get so cold that the horses would freeze, standing up and we'd have to go out and tip them over." {and fyi not the case at all they actually go down on their own and then freeze}

Me obviously thinking OMG those poor animals ask in a manner described as so sincere "well they're okay when they thaw out right?"

The whole dining room erupted in laughter! Poor me was so confused...why was everyone laughing.

So there you have it peeps. That's the infamous 'cowtipping tale'* that comes up at least once during the holiday season in the Anderson and Goulding homes and I can imagine so for many years to come.

Oh to be me-it's hard to do but someone must do it. Who better than me?!
And than it made me think of this:



and yes I know I've had an overload of video clips this last month. But puh-lease you would too if you were recovering from surgery too! DUH now just watch the clip again.

*it got its title from more incriminating evidence than I care to share at this time..but you never know so stay tuned.

p.s. Sorry for the lamespice writing of the story...it's told so much better by anyone else BUT me. Just deal wit it

Not better but still good

I used to watch SNL all the time when I was in high school and college. After a few years of not having done so I picked it back up this summer while at the gym late Saturday nights. Although not what it used to be and not better than past it still has its moments. Like the Obama segments ha they actually are pretty clever. And they've had some funny guest hosts over the past months. It holds it own still. Duh otherwise it wouldn't be on still.

This last weeks episode featured Gilly-I love these bits...they never get old.

Anyways Regina Spektor performed her new song Eet. I love her so much and so here's hoping you do too! I'm off to eat some turkey dinner in celebration of Canadian Thanksgiving!

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

So we totally know how to throw it down in the Anderson household when it comes to holidays...love it! Anyways mum debated between going out or staying in. Hmm Claim Jumpers roasted turkey meal vs. home cookins! DUH! No brainer peeps. Need I say more?!?

Absolute JOY

Ha ha my joy-GLEE! I watch each episode not just once but more than enough to be borderline obsessive. But I can't get enough of the drama and the music and the dancing! I love it. Here is a lil sampling of some tunage! love ya guys!

Are we really just that lazy?!?

It's kind of like when you go to the gym and people are always looking for the spot closest to the door...but why? I mean really it's the GYM!! What's a few extra feet of walking distance going to do? But this video reminded me of this photo I saw years ago!

Couldn't have asked for anything better!!

SO to those of you who aren't with the program you best be getting with it...The Office is one of my fave shows and this right here is just a lil glimpse into why. Enjoy! Hey and a shout out to the Millward's because if it hadn't been for them I wouldn't have been able to truly appreciate this show...just sayin it's been made possible because of them :)

Humdrum

I have some random thoughts that I wanted to put down on blog...

Did you guys know that Michelle Obama's genealogy is pretty cool to trace back. It reminds me of a trip I took to the temple last year and a Brother Amis I met.

Also I found this dress that I love! It is beautiful I think...in theory it is anyways. We'll see though. I'll post a pic soon!

I forget that it isn't summer anymore until I get ready to go out and find white stuff gracing Colorado's presence. Crazy that I have lost a whole month but really I have gained a lot in this last month of bed rest.

Have you seen this? I love BMW and on paper this car looks and sounds amazing but really it's a phib. I saw one while I was out the other day and it was UGLY!

Also I wish I could know what NASA was thinking when blowing up a piece of the moon {no matter how small a piece} was a good idea. I mean really it's not like earth will be inhabited forever and all they want to do is research and spend tax payers money on blowing up the moon! LAME

A side note I LOVE GOAT CHEESE but I've come to find out that many people don't. SAD!

Coraline is such an amazing movie and you all should spend the time to sit down and watch it. I love it enough that I want to see Nightmare Before Christmas, something I've never done. Gasp whatev!

Anyone for a show?

Dust off your telescopes because there's going to be a show!

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Need a moment?

Ever have moments like this?

real deal

I think I'm in love! Are you?

Turnaround,

Once upon a time I was falling in love
But now I'm only falling apart
There's nothing I can do
A total eclipse of the heart.

Oh Bonnie Taylor, you knew where it was at. I mean in terms of love and relationships this doesn't relate to me at all. But I totally think this is a good description of how I feel about Twilight.

Yes I said it - TWILIGHT! I know I know-I have a problem. I thought I was over it. That it wasn't a problem. BUT I was wrong. The other day I found myself somewhat frustrated and unhappy. A friend asked "what makes you happy?" I couldn't think of anything. I'd hit a wall and become a pit of gloom and despair. Ah but alas DUH!! I thought. I know what makes me happy...TWILIGHT. So I hunkered down and turned it on and there were angels singing, I swear it! I heard it; perhaps it was the drugs, or the lack of sleep, but I realized that this movie - albeit has standards all of it own. IS HAPPINESS!! So let me see I've lost count but I have watched it more than enough that I could be classified as a Twilight fanatic. Huh-I'm not. I don't understand my love but it's there and if it does the trick to pass the time and help me lose myself than it's my drug at the moment.

Ahh pure bliss! LOVE IT!

Is there something in your life that has the ability to make everything right for the moment?

LOVE it

Remember when we laughed?

I am in need of some laughs...the good kind you know? OH I wish that the best show ever were still on!! If it were I bet GOB would be putting in for an upgrade to this! (okay really who am I kidding, he'd never retire his trusty mode of transportation, but still)

Anyone for a peep show?

Srsly delicious

I love Fall!

I love the leaves that begin to fall and the changing colors and the smell. There's a smell to Autumn, everything about it I love.

I love to especially bake this time of year. Something about the sweet smell in the kitchen is that much sweeter this time of year.

Last year I shared my pumpkin pancake recipe with you, this year though I thought I'd share my Apple pumpkin spice muffins with you! They are to die for, can't wait to bake them fall!

I got this recipe in college from my stake presidents wife! Enjoy!

1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 Granny Smith apple, grated...peel and all!

Topping:
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture. Combine pumpkin, butter, and eggs in another bowl and add to dry ingredients, stirring just until moistened. Fold in grated apple and spoon into greased muffin pans, filling two-thirds full.

Now for the topping!
Combine sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; sprinkle over each muffin.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove from pans immediately, and cool on wire racks.

R.I.C.E. anyone??

So I took an adventure to the Dr's office today. I was sent home with specific instructions to R.I.C.E.* it up for the next week. Wonderful! Right? We'll see but for now I'm back on bed rest. Guess I was getting a little ahead of myself on how much I can do...Stephanie knows no limits. Until today that is ;)

* Rest - Ice - Compression - Elevation = LAME

...suggestion box...

Umm any suggestions on what to do if you have a cast on one foot and am cursing because I swear I just sprained the other one. Needless to say I'm going to be in bed for a loooong time this weekend.

{caution}

Drugs can do the body no good ... I have a love hate relationship with my drugs

And seriously why am I still awake?? Oh right because they switched my meds...they aren't too kind to my stomach. I've staked claim of the bathroom floor...I may just end up spending more time there than in bed this week. Can't complain because I have been looking to remedy the whole bed situation.

And I guess it could be worse...I mean if I had this bathroom. It's awful, can I say barf? I'd toss my cookies just with the very thought of having to step foot in here.

Infinity and Beyond!

So what are you guys doing this weekend??

Well besides the obvious of most of us listening in on General Conference??

I know what I want to do!!

Toy Story & Toy Story 2 in 3D - it'll be stellar! Who else is game?

And a little bit more excitement to the whole mix is this following video. Enjoy!