Why is this so hilarious to me?

This is totally random but Russell and I have a weird grocery store tradition, I guess you could call it. We always make the grocery list and then guess how much it's going to cost. He was right on this week. Right on! I told the checker and she said, "Really? Usually it's the guys that get it wrong." I guess we're not the only ones.

Ah, this weekend. Where do I begin? First, the good news. Russell bought me a Macintosh apple tree. It's a twig now but someday I'll have some delicious Macintosh apples and I can't wait - it's my favorite kind of apple.

So, Friday night is our night to irrigate. I went to bed and Russell turned it off after our two hours was up. Something got stuck in the bottom of the pipe so it looked closed from the top but it was open on the bottom. I woke up in the morning in the mood for some poached eggs but I couldn't remember if you are supposed to boil the water or when to turn it off so I went to get on the computer. The computer in the basement. The basement that was flooded. It's still not dry. And it stinks down there now. Oh, and get this. Sunday, it rained all day long. I swear it hasn't rained like that since we moved here.

Everything turned out okay because I made a loaf of cinnamon swirl bread for a little treat on Sunday night. I know it's weird but I had to take a picture. It was so good. Is that a perfect swirl or what? And some of the sugar ended up on the bottom of the pan so it was all sticky and good. I love my bread maker.

I saw an ad for this in my last Food Everyday magazine. I've been wanting it ever since. Russell doesn't like to eat corn off the cob but sweet corn on the cob is so good and so cheap here. Well, I was wondering where I was going to find it and went to the Williams Sonoma website and found it, the exact one in the ad. I called and they don't have it in the store here. If I'm going to order online I might as well make sure I can't think of anything else I need. A good bread knife is an absolute must, right? How about one of those silicone pastry brushes? I've heard they are much easier to clean. Holy crap. I have a problem. I also like to browse the recipe section. This lemonade looked so good to me. I wish I could stay home and try new recipes all day.

Russell and I went to Blockbuster last night. We haven't been in forever (thank you Netflix). Playing in the background was Nacho Libre. Is this movie quotable or what?! I've had this line stuck in my head all day:

"they don't think I know a buttload of crap about the gospel, but I do."

It is most definitely worth a rental.

Russell is really excited. He has a tomato growing out back. I never would have guessed that he would be so psyched about this. Every day he tries to get me to go out there and look with him.

We noticed some crops, I guess you could say, in our across the street neighbor's yard. We're curious.

I ate a cupcake for breakfast this morning. I decided, last minute, I better bike to work to make up for it. I flew into a swarm of gnats. One got stuck in my eye. Then, my earbuds slipped out of my ears, got stuck in my bike tire and totally broke. All together a pretty good start to the day, wouldn't you say? I'm eating another cupcake when I get home.

This morning I had to get a physical for school. Does anyone else think that is a little weird? Yeah, me too but that’s not the point. Every time I go to the doctor they say something about my dry skin. Every time, without fail. Enough already! I put lotion on when I get out of the shower! What else am I supposed to do? The last two times I've gone, they've recommended baby oil. BABY OIL. Yeah, after you shower, douse yourself in baby oil and then pat dry. Question: What is the dang point of showering? Could you ever possibly feel clean after that? Another question: Wouldn't you have to wash your towel after one shower every time? I felt like slapping that lady right across the face.

When we lived in our apartment, I used to take Otis to this little school and I brought his rope toy with me every time. I don't know why, he never played with his rope toy. He played with the other dogs who were usually trying to play with their own rope toy or frisbee or tennis ball. Anyway, our neighbors have a dog and we will frequently catch him with his entire head under the fence on our side. Weirdest thing. Otis totally ignores him. Russell suspects that they play all day long when we're gone... We couldn't get a spontaneous picture, we had to coax the other dog over - that's why Otis is right there. He does ignore him. I swear, okay! Sheesh.

We found out this week that we have water rights. I can't even tell you how excited we are about this. We get to irrigate now! We took a little walk over to the manager's house and she assigned us Thursday from 10am to 12pm. I asked if we could switch to another day (hello? does anyone else have to work around here). She said Friday night was open but that's usually not good for people. Russell and I said, practically in unison, "we'll take it." Sad.

Help. I think I am starting to lose perspective. We started a compost pile yesterday. A COMPOST PILE. What exactly is that saying about us? Go ahead. I can take it.

I was getting in the car after work and I was parked far down the line of cars on this particular day. I saw this HUGE bug on the fence and I just had to go investigate. Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize that someone could quite possibly be videotaping you for some montage that they'll slap together and put on YouTube? It's a dang popsicle stick and pipe cleaners! How embarrassing.

This is the only picture I managed to take this weekend. Eric and Paola and Bride came up for the long weekend. We had fun, well, I did anyway. We didn't do a whole lot. We fit in a trip to Flying Pie. We took Eric and Paola there last time they came and we just recently discovered how much they liked it. Russell was excited to hear about that since Eric gives him a quick call just to let him know what he's doing every time he's driving through at In-N-Out. We went to the market on Saturday. There was this donut stand - mini donuts - ask Bridget, they were to die for. She took a picture with her phone. You have to see it. Russ and I bought some honey with the honeycomb in the jar. Eric and Russell both bought some buffalo brats, you'll have to ask him how they were, I didn't try. We went to Hyde Park and walked around - Russell found a cool old puzzle made of wood. It was laid back but I had a good time. I hope they did, too. Oh, I almost forgot to tell you about the picture. Russ and Eric went fishing and Bride and Paola and I watched The Wedding Singer. This was the closing credits, you know, Video Killed the Radio Star.

Question: Is it a sign that you have lived in Boise too long when your husband calls you after "work" and tells you that he managed to catch two fish with a homemade stick fishing pole at some point during the day?

Ah, Photo Booth. Some good good times to be had. I love it when Russell laughs this hard, it's sort of contagious.

It's only Tuesday and I can't wait for the dang weekend! Memorial Day and Eric and Paola are coming up to visit. We don't have plans. We're just hanging out. I don't know if they are bringing Max but I just have this vision of Otis going in and out the doggie door and Max not being able to. This dog... Forget dog, think bear.

I am going to my favorite store today, Cost Plus. I'm sure I won't be able to leave without something. Maybe that will give me something interesting to blog about...

Ah, Sunday. Summer Sunday. BBQ brisket and corn on the cob for dinner. A delicious strawberry tart for dessert. It was a quick week. I hardly got a thing done at work, I've been so excited about school (good thing I don't have too much to do). There are a bunch of little things I have to do before this fall. A physical, a TB test, a blood draw, and I have to buy a watch. It's not normal that someone should be so excited about these things. I think it's just about summer here in Boise. It isn't that warm yet - maybe it's just because school is out. Is it just me or am I rambling? Russell is watching a fly fishing video from the library. I think I feel a nap coming on...

Good news...

I love iPhoto.

I love Food Everyday magazine. Every time I go to the grocery store and I see a new one, I try to look through it really quickly and if I see three recipes that I might try, I buy it. Last month a bought it and I have tried a ton of new stuff! They have this section every month called "Have you tried?" and they tell you a few facts and include a couple recipes for the featured ingredient. This time it was bulgar. It is the wheat berry that has been steamed, dried and cracked and it is used a lot in Middle Eastern cuisine. I am in love. They included a recipe for breakfast bulgar porridge - it's sort of a cross between oatmeal and rice. You cook it like a hot cereal and then serve strawberries over it. It is really good and I am totally hooked. I've had it two mornings in a row and now I'm out of strawberries... If my grocery store in Boise has it, yours will too.

When I was younger, I used to spend a lot of time worrying. I worried that we didn't practice a fire escape plan and I would have to use that rope ladder hanging out my bedroom window. I worried because we didn't recycle. I also used to worry that, as my Mom would frequently caution me, my brothers may some day grow to be bigger and (gulp) stronger than me. You know those lists of "the things you wish you knew back then" or whatever? I hate those lists they are dumb and cheesy and dumb. I do wish, however, that I would have considered my future husband's role in this possibility. Hello?! I don't need to be stronger than my younger brothers anymore! I have a husband now (and yes, he could take you). Ah, one less thing to worry about. Doesn't that feel good?

P.S. I swear I wasn't a bully or anything...

We finally finished painting the front room! It is going to be impossible to get a good picture with my camera, this is the best I could do. While I was painting, I was having some very serious doubts but now that it's done, I'm really liking it. The hallway is up next and that will be green (Happy Camper to be exact) and then my bedroom is next, that is going to be Lagoon. I can't wait to get the bedroom done.

We cut a hole in our back door this weekend. I took a picture to show you but I accidentally erased it. We cut the hole to put in a doggie door but I wasn't going to tell you that right away. Otis is afraid of the flap. It's sad. And when I say sad, I mean pathetic.

We also bought the ugliest couch you've ever seen for the basement (for the projector). The camp chairs were killing me! It's ugly but at least I can lay down now...

Just in case you happen to hear a rumor that Russell and I were under the impression that this Sunday was Mother's Day, don't be fooled. We just thought our mothers would like to hear how much we love them on any old day.

You guys, this popcorn is awesome! It tastes just like a rice crispy treat. Try it. Try it!