I just finished watching the trailer for "where the wild things are" and I am so stoked!!(I'll post it on here soon) I have to say, it looks incredible!! I am really excited to see the genius that is Spike Jonze's take on the legendary Maurice Sindak book.
Some of you might not know, but I have a bit of an obsession with the book. I have t-shirts, the book, toys, and there has even been a drawing of Max on my whiteboard since 2006. Needless to say, I'll be there with Sam Bob Doodle Pants on opening day (he picked up big sister's love too)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Kiss me, I'm a teeny bit Irish!
Happy St. Patty's day kiddos!!! I hope the luck of the Irish graced your day. I considered celebrating by driving my car through something, but I love Grimace the liberty too much.
May you kiss the blarney stone, find a leprechaun, drink a green beer, or eat some potatoes...whatever floats your four leaf clover.
P.S. My birthday is 14 days away. Are you ready?
May you kiss the blarney stone, find a leprechaun, drink a green beer, or eat some potatoes...whatever floats your four leaf clover.
P.S. My birthday is 14 days away. Are you ready?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Lent '09 update
Dear readers,
I have officially failed my giving up candy for lent. I love chewy sprees and that big bag needed to be taken home! I have never failed at lent before, but the good news is that I'm not catholic so it doesn't really matter.
Lots of love,
Kiki
I have officially failed my giving up candy for lent. I love chewy sprees and that big bag needed to be taken home! I have never failed at lent before, but the good news is that I'm not catholic so it doesn't really matter.
Lots of love,
Kiki
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Another year older, probably not much wiser.
As most of you know, the day of the birth of the wonder that is me is quickly approaching. In other words, my birthday is coming up on March 31st (mark your calendars). There is still plenty of time for y'all to plan my surprise party, but I want to make lives a little easier by posting the desires of my heart. Anything on this list will make me as giddy as Michael Phelps at a college party with a bong.
-A horse. Preferably a brown one named Princess.
-Alex Smith's hand in marriage. I know I have called him my husband for years, but shocker: we are not actually married-yet...
-A one year pass to Bikram yoga.
-A tripod for my camera.
-A vacuum that doesn't suck...or that does. You know what I mean.
-A cannon rebel.
-Some sweet yoga shorts.
-A soldering iron. Seriously, I want one.
-A gaming system of some sort.
-Tattoo removal (I should have listened to my parents, it was a bad idea, blah blah blah...I want it gone.)
-A yoga mat that doesn't have hibiscus flowers on it.
-A 54" plasma TV.
-A book shelf for my living room.
-Guitar lessons.
-The express 101.Think of the food possibilities!
-A puppy. Breed can be negotiated.
-Paula Dean to be my third Grandma.
-A spray tan machine.
To my dear friends: if you can't afford any of these gifts, that's ok. I will just cherish your friendship as the greatest gift of all.
Mom and Dad: it's either the items on this list or therapy. You pick.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Lent '09
Many of you may not know this about me, but I participate in lent. I know what you're thinking, "Kirsten, aren't you Mormon?" The answer is: dang skippy! Some might find this odd for a Mormon gal, but I began participating in lent freshman year of college when my catholic friend Mary asked me to do it with her and I haven't looked back. The way I see it, it's a good time to give a vice. I have already been given the talks about how weird this is, so save your breath. You can't stop me, I do what I want!
Two years ago I gave up chocolate which proved to be harder than I expected. This year I am kicking it up a notch and giving up candy altogether. Lent began yesterday and ends the night before Easter, so don't worry about little ol' me. I will be able to binge on all the bunny's gifts come Easter morning.
Wish me luck!
Two years ago I gave up chocolate which proved to be harder than I expected. This year I am kicking it up a notch and giving up candy altogether. Lent began yesterday and ends the night before Easter, so don't worry about little ol' me. I will be able to binge on all the bunny's gifts come Easter morning.
Wish me luck!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Free be good
Last week was pretty meh. You know what I mean? Just meh...then towards the end of the week the freebie gods smiled upon my mehness. Two wonderfully free things fell into my lap to turn my frown upside down. I feel it should be documented to bring hope to those of you who may be feeling a little bit punched in the nose by life lately.
Freebie #1: Amber and I were enjoying a much needed girls night on Thursday, complete with pj's and gossip. We took a trip to paradise cafe for some grub and upon reaching the register I presented the cashier with my frequent diner card. Well, apparently I don't frequent them enough because at some point they switched to electronic cards. The nice cashier lady tells me this and then says, "well, you're close enough so I'll just give you this one free." SCORE!!
Freebie #2: Friday I took a trip to my local tanning salon for a nice spray tan to boost my looks. The credit card machine was down because there was someone working on the phone lines in the back. The orangeish worker girl told me to go ahead and spray it up and she would have the man fix the phones and I could pay when I left. I got my spray on, wiped down and went out to pay. The oompa loompa then hands me the good news (but not in song. Dang!). The phone man was unable to fix the credit card machine. She shrugged her shoulders and says, "so I guess you get a free tan." YEEEEAH!
I couldn't believe my fortune! Honestly, it couldn't have happened to a nicer girl. Chin up kiddos! Maybe you too will recieve some freebies.
Freebie #1: Amber and I were enjoying a much needed girls night on Thursday, complete with pj's and gossip. We took a trip to paradise cafe for some grub and upon reaching the register I presented the cashier with my frequent diner card. Well, apparently I don't frequent them enough because at some point they switched to electronic cards. The nice cashier lady tells me this and then says, "well, you're close enough so I'll just give you this one free." SCORE!!
Freebie #2: Friday I took a trip to my local tanning salon for a nice spray tan to boost my looks. The credit card machine was down because there was someone working on the phone lines in the back. The orangeish worker girl told me to go ahead and spray it up and she would have the man fix the phones and I could pay when I left. I got my spray on, wiped down and went out to pay. The oompa loompa then hands me the good news (but not in song. Dang!). The phone man was unable to fix the credit card machine. She shrugged her shoulders and says, "so I guess you get a free tan." YEEEEAH!
I couldn't believe my fortune! Honestly, it couldn't have happened to a nicer girl. Chin up kiddos! Maybe you too will recieve some freebies.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Fist to the Face Friday
I know I am not so good at the whole fist to the face Friday thing, so how about I just say it will be upon occasion and not necessarily every Friday. Good, yes? Mkay.
Well today I am going to have to choose to punch my Mom in the face. Don’t worry, these are just metaphorical punches so it’s not like I am going to assault my Mom this weekend. Sandra is a lovely lady, but I have been harboring some ill will toward her this week. These feelings are a direct result of her not making me Chex Muddy Buddies as a child.
When C.J. and I were little we loved Chex Muddy buddies! My mom made them twice that I can remember and both times he and I devoured those succulent snacks. Notice I said we only had them twice. My mom made excuses as to why they were so rare in our house; one being that they were made with semi-sweet chocolate and it was usually too much for my chocolate allergy, and the other being that they took too long to make. Well, the chocolate thing didn’t fly because even at a young age I understood that although semi-sweet chocolate was a no-no for me, it could easily be substituted with milk chocolate which was usually ok. But the difficulty factor remained, and I lived with that. Until now…
The other day I randomly decided to embark upon this “difficult” task. This is where the bitterness occurs: Chex Muddy Buddies are one of the easiest things to make!! Seriously, it took me all of about 7 minutes from beginning to end. I am officially calling my Mom out on her laziness. I was deprived and neglected as a child and I may never get over this.
If you have never had Chex Muddy Buddies, here is the recipe:
9 C. Chex cereal
1C. Semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you are me)
½ C. Peanut butter
¼ C. Butter
¼ t. Vanilla
1 ½ C. Powdered Sugar
Pour cereal into a large bowl and set aside. Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until smooth (stir after 1 minute) Stir in vanilla. Pour Chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Pour cereal mixture into large container with powdered sugar. Seal securely. Shake until all pieces are well coated.
How friggin’ easy is that?! Make them for those you love, and make them often. Don’t let another child suffer from such abuse.
Well today I am going to have to choose to punch my Mom in the face. Don’t worry, these are just metaphorical punches so it’s not like I am going to assault my Mom this weekend. Sandra is a lovely lady, but I have been harboring some ill will toward her this week. These feelings are a direct result of her not making me Chex Muddy Buddies as a child.
When C.J. and I were little we loved Chex Muddy buddies! My mom made them twice that I can remember and both times he and I devoured those succulent snacks. Notice I said we only had them twice. My mom made excuses as to why they were so rare in our house; one being that they were made with semi-sweet chocolate and it was usually too much for my chocolate allergy, and the other being that they took too long to make. Well, the chocolate thing didn’t fly because even at a young age I understood that although semi-sweet chocolate was a no-no for me, it could easily be substituted with milk chocolate which was usually ok. But the difficulty factor remained, and I lived with that. Until now…
The other day I randomly decided to embark upon this “difficult” task. This is where the bitterness occurs: Chex Muddy Buddies are one of the easiest things to make!! Seriously, it took me all of about 7 minutes from beginning to end. I am officially calling my Mom out on her laziness. I was deprived and neglected as a child and I may never get over this.
If you have never had Chex Muddy Buddies, here is the recipe:
9 C. Chex cereal
1C. Semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate if you are me)
½ C. Peanut butter
¼ C. Butter
¼ t. Vanilla
1 ½ C. Powdered Sugar
Pour cereal into a large bowl and set aside. Combine chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until smooth (stir after 1 minute) Stir in vanilla. Pour Chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
Pour cereal mixture into large container with powdered sugar. Seal securely. Shake until all pieces are well coated.
How friggin’ easy is that?! Make them for those you love, and make them often. Don’t let another child suffer from such abuse.
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