happy 30th birthday!

Today Tyler is three decades old. We just ate some sushi and now Tyler is going to finish his day sitting in a classroom.

Happy Birthday Hendu! I hope it was a good one.

And now a little tribute to the birthday boy....






Isn't he handsome?

For the Ladies

I know Jill's heart will always belong to Memo, but many of the other female Jazz fans out there seem to like this guy. That's my little sis Tawni on the right, and Tiana's sis-in-law Courtney on the left. They met Korver at the MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice concert in Provo, and since Tawni is going to be embarrassed that I posted a picture of her in that outfit, I'll just throw out the disclaimer that concert goers were to dress in 80s attire. Apparently Hammer and Vanilla brought the house down. Yo, VIP, let's kick it!

and they tell me I look like......

People are constantly telling me that they remind me of someone else. I must just have one of those familiar faces.

Most of the time, they tell me I look like this person.

Which is weird because I don't think I look like Eva Longoria at all. I will admit that we both have dark hair/features and a petite frame but that is about it.

Other times people tell me that I could belong in this family.

Again, must be similar features and frame (minus the butt!).

But lately, the two weirdest have been.....

Ashley Tisdale? I'm confused.

and

Usually I get told that I look like Jasmine (John Connors tells his kids this in an attempt to get them to go to bed), but Snow White is a first for me. I must say that when I heard this one, I laughed my head off. What was even funnier was Aunt Patty's explanation she gave. She said that I reminded her of Snow White because I have dark hair....check, fair skin....right now check, high voice....check, and I seem like that kind of person who would just be singing all day long...check! Aunt Patty I think you were spot on this time.

Headed to Springfield

Congratulations to John Stockton (my favorite ball player of all-time) and Jerry Sloan on their recent inductions into the Basketball Hall of Fame.



WARNING: Video may induce an uncontrollable urge to cry.

No Federal Way Barbie?

Seattle Barbie: This modern day homemaker Barbie is available with a Mercedes 4WD SUV, a PRADA handbag and matching Nike Yoga ensemble. She has a master’s degree and double-majored, but has the luxury of being a stay-at-home mom with Ken’s generous salary. Comes with Percocet prescription, and Botox. Starbucks mug and traffic-jamming Blackberry internet cell phone device sold separately. Husband Ken is into fishing, golfing, and baseball, and is often working late. Available at all Seattle-area Starbucks retailers.

Bellevue Barbie: This princess Barbie is only sold at Nordstrom. She comes with an assortment of Kate Spade handbags, your choice of a BMW Convertible or Hummer H2 and a long-haired foreign lapdog named Honey. Also available is her cookie-cutter development dream house. Available with or without tummy tuck, facelift, and breast augmentation. Workaholic, cheating husband Ken, comes with a Porsche.

Tacoma Barbie: This recently paroled Barbie comes with a 9mm handgun, switchblade, ‘78 El Camino with dark tinted windows, and a meth lab kit. This model is available only after dark and can only be purchased with cash - preferably small bills, unless you’re a cop, then we don’t know what you’re talking about. Boyfriend Ken is in jail. Available at many local pawn shops.

Everett Barbie: This tobacco chewing, brassy-haired Barbie comes with a pair of high-heeled sandals with one broken heel from the time she chased Beer Gut Ken out of Monroe Barbie’s trailer. Her ensemble includes low-rise acid-washed jeans, fake fingernails, strawberry lip gloss and a see-through halter top. Purchase her Mustang convertible separately and get a Confederate flag bumper sticker absolutely free. Boyfriend Ken is in treatment. Available at any Army Navy Surplus.

Monroe Barbie: This pale model comes dressed in her own Wrangler jeans two sizes too small, steel-towed cowboy boots, a classic Metallica T-shirt and a Tweedy Bird tattoo on her shoulder. She has fake finernails, a six-pack of Budweiser, and a Hank Williams, Jr. CD set. She can spit over a distance of 6 feet and kick mullet-haired Ken’s butt when she is drunk. Also available is the gold-toned cubic zirconium ring that Ken gave her after another one of his episodes with his boss’s daughter. Comes with Barbie’s Dream Double-Wide Trailer. Available at Wal-Mart.

Lakewood Barbie: Pregnant at purchase, this Barbie comes with a stroller and bus pass. Also included is a G.E.D. and completely filled out PDF welfare/food stamp forms. Construction worker Ken and his ‘82 Caddy are optional. Available at Value Village.

Vashon Island Barbie: This Barbie is made out of recycled plastic and tofu. She has long straight brown hair, archless feet, hairy armpits, no make-up and Birkenstocks with white socks. She does not want, or need, a Ken doll. If you purchase the optional Subaru wagon, you will receive a free rainbow flag sticker. Available at REI.