We Won! We Won! We Won!

We finally had our day in court over our new house! We Won! The judge ruled from the bench that we did not breach the contract and the other party must perform on the contract. We were awarded our attorney's fees, to be deducted from purchase price - which is super awesome. We signed the contract over two years ago and began litigation in March 2006 - so it has been a long road. Although it will take two months to finally close and get it all resolved we can be patient a little longer. The judge was great and many thanks to our attorneys. Many, many thanks to our family and friends that have been so supportive and the many prayers on our behalf. We will keep everyone posted as the details are determined. Thanks again and we are beyond happy with the ruling of the court.

I've Been Tagged!

Apparently I have been "tagged" to give 6 bits of useless information about myself - I will try to make them somewhat interesting but I am not that interesting (thanks Darci).

1. I spent a considerable amount of time as a youngster trying to convince Jamie (a childhood best friend born in 1980) that I was older (born in 1981) than she was simply because my birthday is in February and hers is in June. She didn't buy it. I was always upset that I was a year behind in everything from Jamie & Darci.

2. Confession - At the ripe old age of 26, I still sleep with my blankie - it's pink and silky. I have had it since I was 5 or 6 years old. I not only sleep with it, but it travels with me on my business trips & vacations. It has absolutely no stuffing/padding & has holes in it. But, it is the most comforting item I own. My mother made it. When I got married she asked if I would take it on my honeymoon - I did.

3. I love all television shows that show manufacturing of products, especially food! I am mesmerized by the processes it takes! I get totally sucked in to it. I find myself watching Modern Marvels whenever its on. HGTV in its entirety - is a joy to my day. If you get a chance watch Clean House - it will motivate you to get rid of stuff (Nicole will appreciate it).

4. Emron & I have a crazy addiction to Harry Potter. We frequently have contests to see who can name the most spells from the books. It helps us stay awake when we are on road trips. We have also watched the 1st Harry Potter movie a million times - it helps us fall asleep. My ipod has all of the audiobooks on it and that is what I listen to most often.

5. Darci reminded me about my childhood resume. I "owned" several businesses as a child...Nordstroms, Real Estate Bill Estate (now that's a dumb name), a law firm, an airline, school, church & several restaurants. I am looking to retire from my real job in the next week or so. Yeah!!!!

6. Confession #2 - I have an extreme phobia of stickers. It completely grosses me out if people put stickers on themselves! Kids at school would put banana and apple stickers on their skin and just thinking about it now makes me gag! I had a sticker collection as a kid, but that was okay becuase it was on organized and protected paper. I hate finding stickers on furniture or floors, etc. or worse - with hair or gunk stuck to it. I am amazed that I can use a bandaid.

Thanksgiving Turkey Time!

Before I get scolded by others for not updating my blog more frequently let me report on Thanksgiving. This is the year that we spend with the Bryson family. Lisa & Jeff graciously drove out to Utah. Courtney & Jon and their kids and Reed came as well. Mom & Dad hosted and everything was delicious and I truly over-ate. I seem to have lost the ability to feel full since I have been pregnant. It's a love/hate situation. The entire family came to our cabin in Friday and sweet Emron brought up the four-wheelers for everyone to enjoy. It was a freezing, but beautiful day. All of the kids enjoyed playing table tennis, pool, xbox and table games - and of course, we ate. The photo is of the turkey bowl at my parents. Madeline is the trooper to play with the boys :) I love her!

Hott Mama Rocks Guitar Hero 3

I have discovered a new talent and passion - Guitar Hero on XBox 360! I love this game - Emron is excellent too. I have a general rule of keepint the Xbox at our cabin, but since buying Guitar Hero I have crumbled and the system is at Aaron's house - which keeps me playing way too often. My band, Hott Mama, basically rocks the whole game. I generally play on the hard level but I have passed a few songs on expert and my ego is through the roof. The picture shows my smashing my guitar because the song I played rocked so great nothing better could come from that guitar. Yes - my ego is huge.

It's a BOY!!

Although I am nearly 28 weeks along I guess I should post the news that we are expecting a baby boy! We have chosen a name - Ethan Douglas. I am feeling great at the this point - it is challenging to put shoes on and bend over in any way, but still doing well. I am starting to swell, too, but I can't really complain because I feel so good most of the time. Baby Ethan is expected to arrive February 21st - ish. Emron is so excited about the baby and is taking very good care of the mother-to-be. He basically brings me breakfast in bed almost everyday. I am not working much anymore and just trying to prepare for the baby and enjoy the last few months of sleep. The grandmas are super excited and can hardly hold themselves back from going overboard with gifts and caring. I am not putting up much fight against it. In the picture I am 24 weeks - I have grown since then. I am not giant in size but I feel giant.