Thursday, December 31, 2009

Angie's Top 5 Of 2009

Don't be expecting a top 10 okay? Be thankful I have 5.
All these top picks make me sooooooo happy!!

Coming in at #5: CANADA!

From it's lush green landscape to it's crazy metric system, America Jr. (aka America's Hat) is the best place to road trip with your BFF. Like me and Vivian, who almost got us stopped by Boarder Patrol and banned from Canada for life.

Remember Viv?

Thanks Stephanie and Sven for getting married in Whistler!!!

I'm a Fanada... (look for Canada in this winter's Olympics; Vancouver 2010) At #4 comes my fave weekly dose of humor...located at PassiveAgressiveNotes.com, I subscribe to their usually thrice weekly posts. People are so funny when they don't attach their name! A fave example:

#3 Funniest Guy of 2009...

I love him because he is hysterical and if you have never seen Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog you better Google it RIGHT NOW!! Seriously...

#2 I'm On a Boat (clean version, bcuz I'm "Cougar Clean")

I have yet to figure how to put the video right here for your enjoyment...just click on the link and watch then come right back. I'll wait..

My NUMERO UNO of 2009
GLEEEEEEE!!
Best. New. Show.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, it'll change your life.
'nuff said.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Seahawks

So Jan 3rd is the last game and people in Sea Town are rallying for everyone to wear brown paper bags on their heads to hide the shame of another crap season.
And we were so bad that we weren't bad enough to get a first round draft pick.
Thanks Rams.
The Hawks at this point are like a teenage son to me...I deeply love them, but they are doing crazy, irresponsible things and I just can't look at them right now.
They are grounded and I am taking away their CAR!!!
Deion Branch says to all the fans, "If you're not with us, stay at home!"
Uncool.
We have been fans since before Deion was even born.
Fortunately Houshmandzadah stepped up to say, "I'm a fan like everybody else. When I watch sports, I'm a Lakers fan, when they lose I'm (ticked) off. You should be upset because you're invested in it like we are."

Let's pull it together, Upper Mgt!!
And at the end of the day I still love my teenage son Seahawks!

Happy New Year!!!

2010 means
I have lived in Las Vegas for almost 12 years...
I only meant to stay here for 2-3 years. Oops!
Much love and happiness in the coming year!

Friday, December 11, 2009

The Girls

So it was August when we last saw Lizzy and Emily...then they came for Thanksgiving. Yay!
They each have grown a couple inches!! It was a fabulous weekend. And Aunt Tara took our family pictures at Town Square which is all about Christmas right now.
Runner up for Christmas card...if only George had his eyes open!!
Bret and his Girls. He was in heaven!!
2010 New Year's Resolution:
Be a better Blogger...

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Broken Camera

My camera is broken!! I feel a post needs pictures! Stay tuned for pics of Thanksgiving weekend.... Don't give up on me!

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

You Say It's Your Birthday....

This was me when I found out how old I was turning:
Luckily I was at my favorite lunch spot on the strip: Mon Ami Gabi.
And I was with friends...
Aren't we a darling group??
They are my first Vegas family...plus one.
It's Teresa, Viv, Melinda, Me, Julie B, and Manda.
No, not Amanda.
Yes I am 35. I'm not really sure how it's supposed to feel...only that I feel 25.
I still play with my kids on the playground at Town Square.
My BFF that I have BFF'ed since the eighties came to hang out all week! Vivian has celebrated 23 birthdays with me. We were friends for every single one.
Even the years we were roomies in college and I wasn't her favorite person.
Love you VIV!!
We always check out the atrium at the Bellagio. They totally reused that stuff from last year, just rearranged it.
It's a recession Folks. And she took me to see O at the Bellagio
SO AMAZING!!
Although the contortionists below were slightly disturbing...
They could SIT on their HEADS!
Viv's favorite part were these guys who were suspended high above the stage on a tic-tac-toe-lookin board that flipped and rotated. Oh yeah, and it was raining on them.
My favorite part was the russian swings...they were flinging themselves off these swing things. Looked like so much fun! Luckily I had enough self control not to jump up from the 3rd row and fling myself off...
This girl was pretty amazing, I GUESS. Being that she hung from one foot 100 feet in the air and did crazy twisties with her body.
It was eerily similar to this picture taken when I got my first strike for the night at Sunset Station:
I almost look like I'm missing a leg...
Viv and I did soooooo much fun stuff on my birthday week that it has taken 3 days for me to recover. Even though I feel 25, I don't quite bounce back like I am.
She must really love me. I want to give her a public shout out. She is my sistah. You know who else loves her? George and Bella. Come back soon Viv! And thanks to everyone who made my birthday week awesome!!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

High Heels

Today I had a VERY serious conversation with Bella. She was telling me that her cousin Hailey is older than her. "But she won't even be 5 until Tuesday. You are already 5. You are older" "BUT MOM!" she says, "Hailey wears HIGH HEELS! So she is older!" Oh...

Monday, October 12, 2009

I'm So Lame

There has not been one post from me in October!
It's my favorite month and it's just slipping away...
I really want to blog more. Like at least twice a week.
This is my goal. Actually, let's start with once a week and work up to twice.
Most recent pic of Bella. She loves the bikes.
Here's the Baller George. Loves anything he can throw.
Will be turning 2 on Friday...

Bret went to the doctor for his cold.

They thought he had the swine flu.
They made him wear this mask.
hahahahahahaha
Turns out he did not have swine flu.

And now here's a story about the KC (Kindergarten Carpool)

I would like to announce that I am the Fastest Code Master of all the moms in the Kindergarten Carpool. Haven lives in a gated community that needs a code to enter. One afternoon I leisurely punched in the code and the gate opened. I punched my fists into the air and shouted, "YESSSS! I am the CODE MASTER!!!" Then proceeded to do a little song and dance routine. The next day: Arrived at the gate, put in the code, gate opens, "YESSSSSS!! I am the CODE MASTER!!!" My song and dance was then interrupted by Will who says "My mom is faster at the code than you." Oh REEEALLY?? It's ON now!!! I told Karen upon dropping Will off that I would be practicing my code skills in the dark of night and she better watch out. The next day: Arrived at the gate, paused bcuz this was an important moment, then furiously punched in the code. "YESSSSS" and as the gate opened Will actually said "You are way faster than my mom" hehehehehe song, dance, then a tiny voice from the back...Miss Haven. "Um my mom is really the fastest. She just has to push a button." (they live there) Competition, over.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

I Keep Getting in Trouble With the Kindergarten Carpool

Will Scott is smarter than me. Today he is 5, so you can guess how I'm feeling. Today I drove the Kindergarten Carpool to school. Keep in mind I normally pick up. I am making a pan of brownies for Will's party, and after I said I was going to eat the whole box of brownie mix (joking obviously, ahem) Will proceeded to tell me how to make them: Actual conversation Will: "Step One: (he actually said step one) You turn on the oven. Step Two: You put in eggs and oil. Step Three: Bella! Quit saying that! I know how to make them! Step Four: you mix it and put it in the oven. You guys! Stop talking! Then you have to take it out when it dings." Me: yum! I can't wait to eat them all! Will: NO!! You HAVE to share! At this point we pulled up to the school only to find that the bell rang and the kids were starting to line up. Will: OH GREAT! We are late for school! Me: No, look you're right on time. Haven: We HAVE to play! Bella: Yeah MOM! We have to play before school and now there's NOT ANY TIME! Will: You made us late. Everyone runs out of the car without even looking back. Or shutting the doors. I'm in so much trouble with those kids.

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Sunday with the Brothas

On Sunday my youngest bro blessed his first child...
so the brothers came down from Utah. Brian, Blake, mom, Ben, me
Bret and George were twins!! Loves being daddy's twin.
Don't you love the hands in the pockets?!? It was such a lovely day, even though Ben and Blake were here less than 24 hours.
Will get a picture of baby Lily on here ASAP.
:)

Saturday, September 19, 2009

saturday of fun

So last Saturday went like this: Bella and cousin Hailey up at 5 am. Bella and cousin Hailey wake up George at 6 am. Grandma has smartly locked her door. George says "mama" 317 times. George dumps FULL bowl of cocoa pebbles onto patio. Luckily I only put a drop of milk in. Vacuum patio. George dumps FULL bucket of crayons onto carpet. Lots of little papers and pieces of crayon. Vacuum carpet. George dumps FULL pitcher of Crystal Lite (yea no sugar!) onto kitchen floor. Mop kitchen floor. George says "mama" 242 times. You are probably saying to yourself "What the heck was Angie doing whilst George was causing all this seemingly preventable mischief?" You should tell yourself that George moves at the speed of light and it takes a mere nano second for him to do all these misdeeds. Hopefully tomorrow will be better!!

Monday, September 14, 2009

Earaches and Spoiled Brats

So I have an ear infection. Who ever heard of a 28 year old getting an ear infection? But seriously I am on some antibiotics and heavy duty decongestants
so I'm good now.
I just have a few observations of popular figures:
Serena Williams is a spoiled brat. She should be banned from her next event.
Kanye West is a douche.
And I really like Kanye but it was so not cool what he did at the VMAs.
Beyonce was awesome about it and so was Taylor, who chose to not even comment.
That's all I have.
Except in the Kindergarten carpool this afternoon this was the conversation:
Bella: Guess What?
Will: What?
Bella: I like to sleep naked.
Will: That's a bad word.
Bret: laughing
Angie: Bella! (feign shock and horror) don't talk like that! Where did you even hear that?
Bret: laughing
Bella: It's just a joke!
Will: That's gross.
Bella and Bret: laughing

Thursday, September 03, 2009

What Goes Around...

Bella came home from Kindergarten yesterday and tearfully announced that she was on yellow. Ideally one stays on green then you get a star then you go to the treasure box after nine stars. There's no star for yellow. I asked her why she was on yellow. "I was talking too much." Crap. The comment most seen on Angie's report cards: (all grade levels) "Too much unnecessary socializing." My mom thought it was funny. Keep in mind it's only the second week of Kindergarten... Also: who signed me up for a subscription to Teen Vogue? They are a weird size and I keep getting them and heaven knows I didn't order it. I don't even get Adult Vogue. Just tell me, I won't be mad.

Monday, August 31, 2009

Georgie Boy!

I wanted to write about my favorite little boy and put in some fun current pics.
But the reality is George has ran off with all my USB cords...to my Blackberry, the camera, etc.
He has a secret stash I am determined to find that contains the aforementioned cords, a glittery gold eyeliner, a set of car keys, remotes, and other items that when you can't find them
you go insane!
One time I thought he stashed my phone but it turns out my friend Karen Scott stole it.
So anyways...
I found a few preexisting photos, will follow with a cute little blurb and you can fall in love with him all over again.
This is George's very first NFL game. We always go to the Seahawk/Charger preseason game in fabulous San Diego (except this year, as noted here) He was 10 months at the time and a total trouper...he loved it!
Notice the old school colors of his onesie...
(side note: Bella has been to probably 6 Seahawk games, all in either San Diego or Arizona. We start young with our football brainwash enthusiasm.)
This was funny because we were sitting at the dining room table enjoying the fabulous dinner I just spent hours creating and George got off his chair, which he does a lot, and emerged 5 minutes later with these blue reading glasses and a clipboard! Like a little health inspector...all on his own. That kid knows how to entertain!
This of course was his super stylin' Christmas suit.
When I see this picture I can't help but smile...
That's why I used it for his Valentine cards. Sorry if you didn't get one. You really missed out! The little monster has awoken from his nap. He needs constant mom patrol. We had to put away many of our chairs since he learned to push them around and climb on things like the kitchen counter and the knife drawer.
Gotta go...

Friday, August 28, 2009

Ideas for FOX Network

The robot football guy on FOX's NFL games really bothers me.
I can't pinpoint why, so please don't ask.
I was hoping they would come up with something totally different and better this year. This thing's been around a long time...
I have come up with a few new ideas for a "mascot" of sorts...these ideas are being offered up for free, no strings attached.
That's just how I roll. You're welcome, FOX.
This guy could be jumping around and like whacking people with his stomach.
And all the beer drinking fans could totally relate and be like,
"I love this channel! It's like they KNOW me!"
Nothing says football fan like getting a tatoo on your head when your 85.

Not a tatoo? Says you.

This one might be one of the best ideas I've ever had. Especially since there are tons of protesters at Eagles games, so I know there's already a huge fan base. I think if you can outrun a big angry dog like this one, you totally belong in the NFL.
Or maybe just prison.

Monday, August 24, 2009

1st Day of School!

My baby is in Kindergarten.
At 6:00 am on Monday morning I felt a little tap tap tap on my arm. I groggily looked over and saw Bella fully dressed in the outfit she had laid out the night before. She was so excited.
In Kindergarten you don't really need a backpack, but she picked her fave...
It could fit enough stuff for a weekend vacation.
When she came home it had one piece of paper and her chapstick.

With her buddy Will. Doesn't really want to pose for pics...

just wants to PLAY!

Georgie walked around the house calling, "BELLA!" He was confused...

The Verdict:

School was a blast, but she didn't want to talk about it.

She wanted to watch SpongeBob.

She did open up during dinner telling us all kinds of random tidbits.

And then she said, "What if you had to go to school every day?"

Oh, honey....

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

CD Review: Kings of Leon

The musical genres I lean toward are usually more bumpin than this, except for a few years of classic rock and country in college. And I am not much of a music critc. I either love it or I just change the station/push next on the ipod.
This CD, from Nashville rockers Kings of Leon, is smashin!
To put into perspective:
Soundgarden + Pink Floyd - LSD + armless drummer from Def Leopard= Kings of Leon.
My favorite song is #10. I don't know the name of it because I stole the CD sans cover from my friend T-Bone and it doesn't have a track list.
If I had to give it a name I would call it "Awesome Air-Drum Solo" because seriously your arms get a work out! It's also very inspiring so you should listen to it in your car when you are driving to a job interview.
I listened to the whole album 3.5 times so far...once when I was painting Bella's room, once and a half when I was making potato salad (man all that chopping takes FOREVER!) and once when I was in the pool. Loved it every time. Thanks to T-Bone for letting me steal his stuff... If he has anymore copies I'll let you know and you can steal it too! Final Verdict: give Kings of Leon a listen!

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

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My Report on Nuclear Energy, by, Angie Lee

Here’s a riddle for you: ΔE = Δm.c² Get it? Neither do I. But thanks to Wikipedia, I am on my way to learning more about the clean air benefits of nuclear energy. Over eggs and tomatoes at Egg Works, my two friends and I tried to discuss the benefits of nuclear power and if it’s something desirable and great for the environment. This discussion began with: “I have no idea why it’s considered clean.” and “I have no idea what the heck nuclear power is!” And thus the beginning was the end. Then Manda changed the subject to “Drop Dead Diva.” Since that morning, Wiki taught me that nuclear energy is released when you split or merge the nuclei of atoms. Scientists use the fancy words fission and fusion. This energy is used to heat water to create steam to create electricity or propulsion. Which I think is like in submarines and stuff. This is considered clean because it’s carbon-free, and produces no air pollutants or greenhouse gases. So it’s great for the air, but it’s completely messing up the land. Each nuclear plant uses millions of gallons of fresh water daily, necessary for cooling all that heated fission. That water becomes contaminated and so does the glowing green rods portrayed in the opening sequence of Fox TV’s “The Simpsons.” So where does it go? Where do we put all that spent nuclear fuel? Here's a clue: not space.
The Environmental Protection Agency cheerfully tells us, “After 10,000 years of radioactive decay the spent nuclear fuel will no longer pose a threat to public health and safety.” Thank goodness! And don’t get me started on the solid waste. This is all I have time to report on. Be on the look out for part 2 of my riveting series “When Nuclei Attack” p.s. The above equation is ΔE = energy release, Δm = mass defect and c = the speed of light in a vacuum. Still don’t get it. I don’t think I’m smrt enough for nuclear energy.

Saturday, August 15, 2009

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Today is the first Seahawk preseason game in San Diego. For the past 4 years we have journeyed to SoCal to enjoy a little beach/football action.
(Not at the same time.)

This year our trip is just not happening.

(excuse me while I grab some Kleenex...sniff)

I don't profess to be a fountain of football knowledge. Really, if you asked, I couldn't explain the zone blocking scheme, or relay a bunch of stats. But I looooooove watching football. And I love my team...

I am excited about this guy:

As you can tell from this picture, he is really, really, fast. His name is Aaron Curry. He went to Wake Forest. Which is the same school that Eric Hansen went. You remember Eric: he pitched for the Mariners in the early nineties with Randy Johnson. I can't believe you don't remember him.

I loved him. Don't tell Bret.

I also like T.J. Houshmandzade.

(pronounced hoosh-man-zah-da)

Because his name is awesome and because he dropped out of Barstow High School. Barstow is funny. (don't worry, he did get his GED)

This is how I do my sports.

Sunday, August 09, 2009

I Wish My Lawn Were Emo, Then It Would Cut Itself.

Currently I have a cut on the "armpit" of my thumb/forefinger, a cut along the top knuckle of aforementioned forefinger, and two cuts on my arm just above (below?) my elbow at the precise spot it sits on tabletops when my hand is under my chin in "The Thinker" pose.

None of these cuts were made with knives, so banning me from the kitchen is not the answer!

Bret says he doesn't understand why/how I am always cutting myself.

And I can't figure out spacing or font sizing on my blog.

Blogit! (That's blog swearing.)

How was your day?

Thursday, August 06, 2009

What Recession?

If there is a decline of folks vacationing to Vegas,
thank goodness!

Last Monday we adventured down to the Strip for a fabulous staycation to the Luxor.

It was a MONDAY evening, people, and there was a Disneyland ride-type line just to check in. With every twist and turn of the line I thought, "What day is it?" and "Are they sure there is a recession?" and "I'm hungry."

Our fabulous view from the 27th floor.

Unfortunately that was just about the only fab thing about our room in the Luxor hotel and casino! I hate to say it, but hieroglyphics decals on veneer would be acceptable at the Hotel 6 Luxor. Not at the one on the famed Las Vegas Strip!

Georgie on an overused armchair...thank goodness for the portable DVD playah!

And the beds were sucky. Five inch mattresses and flimsy sea foam green spongy blankets. (do you know which ones I mean?)

My bed and room at the Best Western in Whistler blows this one out of the water!

But the hotel itself is pretty fantastic...during the late 90's many a weekend night was spent shakin' it at RA with the girls.

And there are big Egyptian statues everywhere.

Our trip was super fun, despite the sleepless nights. And we had so much fun doing Vegas-y things like squeezing through M&Ms world.

With ba-jillions of other travelers.

*You can't tell from her award-winning smile, but Lizzy has a raging case of swimmers ear. She was a trouper!

Emily appears to be posing for paparazzi while flying above Vegas...

And one last shot...Bella was tired of all the peeps by this time. And Bret had let George out of the stroller so he was running down the front of the MGM trying to catch him. We did lots of other fun things...with the millions of other vacationers in Vegas.

And we enjoyed each other.

Here I could insert a witty twist on the "What Happens in Vegas..." slogan but I won't.

I will just wrap-up our vacay with a picture of Bret and the kids squished into a photo booth. Thank goodness I took this picture because the one we paid $5 for was Lizzy's chin surrounded by little m&ms. Hilarious.