Music Monday- Young Wonder

I love this song right now!!  Check out Young Wonder.

Books and Life

I have to apologize for being a terrible blogger lately.  I think we all go through periods where blogging just isn't a priority.  I am behind on reading blogs and watching my shows as well... and that is all because I can't stop reading!!  I have read 9 books in the last 2 months, I believe, (it may be more) but now that I am on a roll, I am afraid to stop or start watching my DVR because it will get me off of my reading streak.  I tell Chris that I am bad at leisure-time mulit-tasking.  If I start watching shows and night then I will stop reading and if I am reading lots then I really don't have the desire to watch tv.  Lola has probably been loving life because she has had free-reighn to watch whatever she pleases on the tv's.  ha ha  The reason for all the reading was because my ereader that I got a couple years ago has an issue and won't load my purchased books so Chris bought me a Nook Color and ever since then I can't stop... and I love it!

This last week we were pretty busy!  It was a lot of fun though! Here is a run-down of the events with photographic evidence for most of them...

Weds we fed the missionaries.  They were very nice young-men and true to form (for Wenesday's, becuase I watch my cousin that day as well) I procrastinated and didn't get dinner started on time so I fed them hot and ready pizza and breadsticks and delicious peanut butter bars from Kent's.  They didn't seem to mind, but I felt like a lazy butt and felt guilty for feeding them unhealthy food.  Oh well, I told them to jog instead of walk that night to make up for it ;)

Thursday night we were lucky enough to be invited to go to the Jazz game by my aunt and uncle and they took my sis Nicole and her hubby Sean as well.  They have amazing club seats that my uncle's dad buys as season tickets every year, for their family and they all take turns using the tickets.  We got close and free parking and were able to go eat at the delicious buffet at the top of the Energy Solutions Arena before the game and were on the floor, 4 seats down from the players seats.  We felt like movie stars ha ha, we are normally in the nose-bleeds so this was foreign to us.  At half time we switched seats with Nicole and Sean so they could sit on the floor and then we sat in the seats that were right behind the players, so not too shabby either.



ha ha caught you itching your butt!



Friday we went to dinner with some friends to 'Soul and Bones' in Ogden, it is a New Orleans style BBQ place.  It was pretty good.  I wouldn't pick it again, but if I was invited I would go ;)  I would prefer Famous Dave's over that place any day.  But we had a great time and made some new friends!

The rest of the weekend, we went down to my parents house and went to my cousin's baby shower for her and her twin baby girls that she is expecting and hung out with the family and then went to the M83 show.  

On Sunday we went to the in-laws and  Owen and Lola were playing in the backyard and Owen was being so cute.  He kept trying to shoot the basketball in the hoop.  He loves it when we pick him up so he can dunk it.  I think that boy is going to love sports because all he wants to do is throw balls and shoot hoops ;)  I think genetics are on his side, wink wink.





Music Monday- M83 concert!

This weekend I went to the M83 show and man was it good!  It was their first time playing in Salt Lake City and I can guarantee they will be back again!!! The band was so enthusiastic and energetic and Anthony the main guy was so sweet and appreciative of the audience.  The show was sold out and the energy there was amazing!!  I kind of wished that I would have been on the floor for some of the show to dance with everyone but I did a little dancing on the balcony and had a stellar view of the stage. The girl that toured with him and played keyboards and provided vocals was sooo good.  I loved her!! She is Morgan Kibby and she was so energetic and her voice is beautiful.  I think I may have a little girl crush on her!  I went with Chris, he bought the tickets for me as a Christmas gift, so we have been excited for this show for quite a while.  I still get giddy thinking about it.  Sometimes I feel like and old lady at shows but I don't feel like I will ever outgrow that thrill of going to a live show.  (Luckily last night was an older crowd mostly.) When Lola gets a little older I want to start taking her to some shows too.  Chris and I both have a passion for music and that is something we want to pass on to our children.   

Here are some pics and vids from the show

Music Monday- song highlight "O Evelyn".

We all know that I love Owen but this song is so sweet to me because it is about his daughter (as far as I have been able to figure out and her photo is on the cover of the EP so...)  It is a meaningful song, I love when musical artists become fathers, it changes them in some ways and makes them more tender and real to me.

Here is the acoustic, up-close-and-personal version of the song (filmed in Mike Kinsella's home) and the lyrics are below :)

All that I need is to know that I'll know you when you're older

O, Evelyn, don't shy away from the cameras and don't die before i do



And all that I need is to know that I'll know you when you're older

O, Evelyn, don't waste no time feeling sorry and don't lie down with salesmen



Baby I'm feeling old

and the hairs and my bones are turning grey

where skin once lived only blisters remain



All that I need is to know that I'll know you when you're older

O, Evelyn, don't let your shyness define you

you're a queen amongst libertines

PINspired #4

I have been noticing more asymmetrical skirts and dresses lately and had been wanting one.  I found one for a great deal the other week and have been wearing my dress as much as possible.  (watch out book club girls, I may wear it this week ha ha)  Here are some of the sources that I used for inspiration from Pinterest.

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Here is the dress that I got.  Not the best photo but it kind of shows the dress.



Do you guys like asymmetrical dresses or skirts?  I am hoping to find a cute flowy skirt next.

Music Monday- Of Monsters And Men

These guys are awesome.  Chris found them and thought I would love them right away... and he was right.  I love when there are 2 singers in a band, especially if they are male and female.  Love this!  Of Monsters And Men, check them out.

Burning Question #12

This is a silly question, my friend suggested this one and I thought it was too funny to pass up. 

She asked, "Do you or have you ever farted in front of your spouse or significant other?" 

I was shocked to think that people didn't but apparently some people are more modest or more polite than I am... ha ha!  So to add to that question, I would take it further and ask, if you do, when was the first time you, ahem, farted in front of your significant other?

I couldn't help but think of this video when I heard this question... it is the most ridiculous thing ever.  But it is kind of funny too! (don't judge me) 



Also if you guys have any questions that you would like to see answered, please let me know. 

I have been so crazy-busy lately and have been enthralled in a few books as well so I haven't been very good at posting lately.  I plan on trying to post a few things this week and talk about some fun Spring fashion stuff as well.