Avengers.

This list for today is 29 quotable quotes from The Avengers:
1.  "I'm gonna put you on hold."  Natasha, The Black Widow.  She then goes on to beat the crud out of four guys.
2.  Natasha Romanoff: [discussing attacking Loki] They're basically gods. 
Steve Rogers: Ma'am, there's only one God, and I'm pretty sure he doesn't dress like that. 

3.  Nick Fury: We have no quarrel with your people. 

Loki: An ant has no quarrel with a boot. 

4.  Tony Stark: Phil? Uh, his first name is Agent. 

5.  Tony Stark: [to Captain America] You might have missed a couple things, y'know, doing time as a Capsicle.

6.  Tony Stark: [to Bruce Banner] You really have got a lid on it, haven't you? What's your secret? Mellow jazz? Bongo drums? Huge bag of weed? 

7.  Steve Rogers: Are you nuts? 

Tony Stark: Jury's out. 

8.  Bruce Banner: I got low! I didn't see an end, so I put a bullet in my mouth... and the other guy spit it out! 

9.  Tony Stark: [regaining consciousness] What just happened? Please tell me nobody kissed me. 

Steve Rogers: We won. 
Tony Stark: All right, hey! All right good job guys. Let's just not come in tomorrow; let's just take a day. 

10.  Natasha Romanoff: [tied up in a chair being interrogated by Russians, getting a call] I'm working. 

11.  Jarvis: [Thor has just thrown a thunderbolt on Iron Man] Power to four-hundred percent capacity. 

Tony Stark: How about that? 

12.  Bruce Banner: Thanks, but the last time I was in New York I kind of broke... Harlem. 

13.  Thor: You have no idea what you're dealing with. 

Tony Stark: Shakespeare in The Park? Doth mother know you weareth her drapes? 

14.  Agent Phil Coulson: You're at 114 Solenski Plaza, 3rd floor. We have an F22 exactly 8 miles out. Put the woman on the phone or I will blow up the block before you can make the lobby. 

15.  Tony Stark: What's the stat, Rogers? 

Steve Rogers: [looks at the Helicarrier tech] It seems to be powered by some sort of electricity! 
Tony Stark: ...well, you're not wrong. 

16.  Thor: You people are so pathetic and untrustworthy! 

Nick Fury: Hey, did WE come to YOUR world and blow stuff up? 

17.  The Other: Humans... they are not the cowering wretches we were promised! They are unruly, and so cannot be ruled! To challenge them, is to court death. 

18.  Tony Stark: You know, I've got a cluster of shrapnel, trying every second to crawl its way into my heart. 

[Stark points at the mini-arc reactor in his chest]

19.  Tony Stark: [to Thor] No hard feelings Point Break, you've got a mean swing. 

20.  Tony Stark: Dr. Banner, your work is unparalleled. And I'm a huge fan of the way you lose control and turn into an enormous green rage monster. 

21.  Steve Rogers: Is everything a joke to you? 

Tony Stark: Funny things are. 

22.  Nick Fury: I still believe in heroes. 

23.  Bruce Banner: We're not a team. We're a time-bomb! 

24.  Steve Rogers: Stark, we need a plan of attack! 

Tony Stark: I have a plan: attack! 

25.  Steve Rogers: Doctor Banner, now might be a perfect time for you to get angry. 

Bruce Banner: Oh, well, that's my secret, Captain. I'm always angry. 

26. Captain America: Go on put on the suit lets go a couple rounds. [to Iron Man]

27.  Thor: We're not finished yet.

1. Tony Stark/Iron Man: And then shawarma after.
2. 28.  Bruce Banner/The Hulk: Did I hurt anybody?
3. Security Guard: There's nobody around here to get hurt... You did scare the hell out of some pigeons though.
4. 29.  Thor: Brother, listen to me... [gets blown away by Iron Man]
5. Loki: I'm listening.
6. 
   

Nice day off.  Stuffed invitations, got measured for the dress, went to Weight Watchers, and then dinner, yogurt and a movie.  Good times.

Holy Jambalaya, Batman!

Happy Memorial Day.  Well, it is probably the day after for those of you reading. I hope you had a great day whatever you did.  I was able to travel with Reuben to Ogden to celebrate the day with the Cajun side of the family from his Dad's side.  It was a good time.  We went up early so that Reuben could make the Jambalaya.  It was delicious.  Reuben's Dad calls himself The Jambalaya King of the West and Reuben is his first apprentice.  I think Reuben is at least The Jambalaya Prince of the West because that stuff on the left below was amazing.  The gumbo that is on the right was mighty tasty as well.

Reuben's "engagement" ring.  He always complains that he is engaged too and doesn't get to wear a ring.  I found this one in the weight room and decided it would fit his finger and that I should give it to him.  He loves it!

I helped a bit.  With Reuben and nephew Isaac.

I LOVE my future Father-in-Law.  He is a man of great stories and it was very touching to hear him talk about his parents and uncle at a cemetery in Salt Lake today.

JAMBALAYA!

Reuben working his jambalaya magic!  Yum!  What a stud!

It was fun to hang out with the family and to eat amazing food.  I also enjoyed going to a few cemeteries with the Ficklins and honoring their ancestors.  A great day.  The weather was great as well. Love it.

I need an easy list today, so here are the 28 first addressed invites I wrote today:

1.  Tomers

2.  Hanceys

3.  Peaslee

4.  Evans

5.  Dortons

6.  Loocks

7.  Gedeborgs

8.  Palmers

9.  Telfords

10.  Wolfords

11.  Arnolds

12.  Sextons

13.  Overlys

14.  Toones

15.  Montagues

16.  Pipes

17.  Mcbain

18.  Bakers

19.  Stevens

20.  Slade

21.  Ossmens

22. Holbrook

23.  Jensens

24.  Ungritch

25.  Ferguson

26.  Wignall

27.  Bazzell

28.  Douglas

27 Things You Hear from the Nephews.

Good day.  Taught last lesson for my ward in Relief Society.  For those of you who may not be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Relief Society is one the largest Women's organizations.  Basically, we gather together as women and discuss Gospel Principles.  It is one of my favorite hours of the week and some of my best friends, I have met in these weekly one hour meetings.

I also was able to go with Reuben up to Morgan and Derek's for dinner.  It was YUMMY as always(thanks Morgan, you are truly superwoman!).  The boys were fun as always, which is demonstrated by some of the things they said today:
1.  "Come with me," as Spencer took me by the hand and led me outside.
2.  "It's my spy stuff," Spencer while holding a baby monitor and plastic coupon organizer.
3.  "What doe the turkey say to the bus?  Gobble, Gobble,"  Henry telling a joke.
4.  "It matches Spencer's plate," Oliver while being handed a new fork after dropping his on the ground.
5.  "Spencer stole my pen," Oliver angrily.
6.  "I want Smarties," Oliver, who had missed eating said Smarties because he fell asleep before getting the package open.
7.  "Mine has a kickstand," Henry on his bike.  He is so grown up.
8.  "Wanna see my new tricks with my new pedals?," Henry.  Pedals make all the difference sometimes.
9.  "You're notebook owl is just like the owl on your belt," Spencer remembering my owl belt.
10.  "That sure is a little notebook, Alice," Henry.  He really wanted to have my notebook.  It's fancy and made out of medal.  It also is spring loaded to open when you take the pen out of the side.
11.  "Because I falled," Oliver on his newly skinned knees.
12.  "Rah, Rah," Can't remember which boy.
13.  "I have a potty..." Spencer singing a silly song after being inspired by "Uncle Reuben."
14.  "Hey Reuben, will you play with us?," They love Reuben.
15.  "No more Soccer," Spencer as he stole the ball from Ezra and I.
16.  "Hey Reuben, Know where I'm going tomorrow? South America."  Henry has big plans for the holiday.
17.  "Hey Reuben, know where I am gonna go tomorrow?  Las Vegas...then to Japan and then where I am gonna go tomorrow!"  Spencer on his big travel plans tomorrow.  A bit more complicated than Henry's plan.
18.  "Big humongous bubble truck."  Henry explaining how he would get clean in a bubble world.
19.  "Then you'd get clean."  Spencer on the bubble truck.
20.  "Now you have to take a bubble shower!"  Henry explaining to Reuben how grown ups actually don't take bubble baths.
21.  "Whatever they got." Henry on what he will eat at Red Robin with the gift card he was lugging around.
22.  "I can't use it until I am big like my dad."  Henry expounding on the gift card.
23.  "I do in my piggy bank."  Spencer after Reuben had asked him if he had a bank account.
24.  "Tell me the truth." Henry after feeling like he was not getting the full truth.
25.  "Hey, Reuben Alice." Henry.  Apparently, we will not have our own identity after marriage.
26.  "Why did the rooster, pig, and duck cross the road on motorcycles?" Henry with a new joke.
27.  "So they can get to the piggy bank."  Henry after a thinking pause.

I sure do love these kiddos.  Glad I got to see them today.

Ezra pointing to a bird on the wire.

Checking out Henry's bike.

Kicking the ball.  He's good at it.  He will be the athlete.

Mowing.

Uncle Reuben sharing some wisdom.

26 Best Songs.

Hi all.  Today was a good day.  Saturdays are definitely special.  Cleaned the room to make room for the massive bed that Reuben and I bought yesterday.  Half of the room in now taken up by the bed.  Who needs space for clothes or other stuff in our room anyway.  It is a GREAT bed.  I am excited to sleep on it tonight.

We also hit the movie Journey 2.  It was cute and cheesy.  Reuben and I like cheesy.

Tonight I went to Rock Band with the friends.  It was fun.  I also sat and talked with the host for about an hour after. I should be sleeping because I have to ready a lesson for Relief Society tomorrow, sigh.

Here is the list of the day.  I have already visited my favorite albums but here are songs you should download.  (It was fun to go through my iTunes library!):
1.  "What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger)," by Kelly Clarkson.  Very inspirational.
2.  "Best for Last," by Adele.  Adele is a good bet on any song but this is my favorite.  Very Jazzy.
3.  "Rock Lobster," by The B-52s.  It is just silly.
4.  "Charlie Brown," by Coldplay.  It is just so good.
5.  "Why'd You Come In Here Lookin' Like That," by Dolly Parton.  I love her.  This is a good song!
6.  "Devil in Disguise" by Elvis Presley. I love Elvis.  I think we'd be friends if I had the chance to know him.
7.  "Escapade," by Janet Jackson.  I love Janet.  She rocks.  It brings back good memories.
8.  "Long Slow Slide" by Jewel.  It just has so much alliteration it should be illegal!
9.  "Sarah," by Jill and Kate.  It is a song about a girl who knows how to live.
10.  "Dream Chaser," by The Judds.  They were the first concert I ever went to and hold a special place in my music heart.
11.  "Summertime," by Kenny Chesney.  It is totally a description of me this time of year.
12.  "I was Here," by Kristin Chenoweth.  Yep this cute little lady has a country album out.  This song is a how to live song too!
13.  "Speechless," by Lady Gaga.  This song is written to her dad and how he wasn't going to have surgery to save his life and she answered his denial by saying she would not sing anymore if he allowed himself to suffer and die.  Very touching.
14.  "Desperation," by Miranda Lambert.  I just love the ease of this song.  She has a very smooth voice.
15.  "Here We Go Again," by Paramore.  I love this band.
16.  "My Wish," by Rascal Flatts.  My former principal dedicated this song to the seniors one year and I love the message.
17.  "100 Miles from Memphis," by Sheryl Crow.  Jazzy goodness.
18.  "These Are Days," Sugarland.  A reminder to stop and enjoy the moments.
19.  "Fearless," Taylor Swift.  She is so talented for such a young lady.
20.  "You're Easy on the Eyes," Terri Clark.  I have known some guys like this.
21.  "Live Like You Were Dying," Tim McGraw.  A reminder to do things now and not waste your life.
22.  "Empire State of Mind," by Jay Z and Alicia Keys.  It just makes me want to move to New York City.
23.  "Country Strong," Gwyneth Paltrow.  Yep, she can sing!
24.  "The Best," Tina Turner.  I often quote this song to people!
25.  "Message in a Bottle," The Police.  I just love this band.
26.  "Impossible," Kelly Clarkson.  I like all her music but this one is the song I use to remind myself that I can do anything if I just try.  It is very appropriate that this list both starts and ends with a Kelly Clarkson song.  I sure do love her!

A few pics from the last few days.

Rosanna Golfing at work!  This is what we do after school is over! :)

Reuben Securing the bed.

Me playing the biggest crane game ever!

Laser Tag

25 of my Hats.

Hats off to the 25th of the month and the last day of school.  It was a great day.  Seriously, I LOVE my administration at my school.  They rock.  One of them got me three sets of golf clubs to use for summer school.  One of which he encouraged me to take home and use.  My principal made me feel awesome at my checkout.  She really is a positive leader.  I really wish my co-workers would see past the hard times of change and realize that she is getting the vision of our school and is on our side.  She rocks.

I also got the printing of the invites completed tonight so the next week will be filled with filling envelopes and writing addresses.  Crazy stuff.

Reuben and I also went shopping for a new bed.  We found a good one and it was on sale thanks to Memorial Day weekend, so I was happy.  I guess I'll get a new bed in the next few days.  Awesome.

Here are 25 of my hats.  Reuben mentioned that I have the biggest hat collection of a girl.  He thinks I probably collect hats like girls collect shoes.  So silly.

1.  Grey LA Dodger hat.  Bought at Lids in Wisconsin Dells.  It is just different looking.  I think I may have five Dodger hats.  I sure do love my Dodgers.
2.  Walmart Bejeweled Hat.  Bought for six bucks this week.  I feel like I need more girly hats.
3.  Colorado Rockies.  Bought at game.  It is my hiking hat.
4.  Roots Girly hat.  Bought in Park City with Jane.
5.  Knit green hat.  Mom bought it for me in Park City at a really cool consignment shop.
6.  Two cowgirl hats. One is my seester's from our road trip a few years back.  VERY good times.
7.  San Francisco Giants.  Bought at AT&T Ballpark.  Hate the Giants but love the memory.
8.  Packer Hat.  Four of them.  Favorite is the pink one but it is getting worn out.
9.  Angels Beanie.  Got for free at Angel Stadium with Marla.  She's a peach.
10.  Chicago Cubs.  Bought across the street from Wrigley.
11.  Chicago White Sox.  Not as cool as Cubs, but still great memories with Uncle Jim and Cousin Adam!
12.  Yellowstone Bright Turquoise.  Friend Kathy bought for me.  She's sweet.
13.  Milwaukee Brewers hats.  Two of them.  I like the classic one better.
14.  Purple Visor.  For hot running.
15.  ADC.  For American Dynatec Corp.  Softball team original sponsor.
16.  Hodag Hat. Given to me by my dear friend Jim, who is no longer with us.  I miss him and how smart he was.
17.  Bike Helmet.  It counts.  It's blue and protects my melon when I ride to work.
18.  IHS Hat.  Free and support for our school.
19.  New York Mets.  Bought across the street from Yankee Stadium.  I also have a Mets NYFD hat from when I was there just after 911.
20.  Green Bay Packer Yellow Beanie.  I love running with it on in the cold.
21.  Team Ficklin.  Was made for the engagement pics.
22.  Salt Lake Olympics 2002.  I was there!
23.  Happy Bunny.  I love that bunny.
24.  UCLA.  I wanted to go there.
25. Idaho from a dear friend from Ricks College.

I fell asleep while writing this.  One of the numbers was going to be vvvvvv.  I better sleep some.

Cheers.