DC: The Saga. Day Three

I love nothing more than waking up at 6 in the morning, especially when I don't have to be at work. So I was overjoyed on day three when Hali sang me my good morning song and threw the curtains open at such an unearthly hour. But we had a full day ahead of us and no time to waste! First stop, the Washington DC temple! We did an early morning session and by darn it was beautiful!

Here we are all!

Now that we're all spiritually fed, off to Baltimore! I loved Baltimore! I wanted to pack up and move there by the end of the day. Even Gary said he could see me living in a place like that. We were right off the inner harbor all day. First we went to the National Aquarium, which I loved because I love living creatures. We spent the majority of the day there, then afterwards walked to the baseball stadium where the Orioles play. Gary loved it because they are his favorite team! Then after some dinner outside, overlooking the water, we said good night to Baltimore!

Hali is scared...as she should be.

Never smile at a crocodile!!

The pretty frogs are deadlyI was tempted to start making out with this guyIt's all about the crabs in Baltimore

I convinced DeeEll to play puppets with me! Of course he's the shark.Gary at the stadium!The legendary Babe Ruth from wence my name came....I think.

I love you Baltimore!!! I shall return!

DC: The Saga. Day Two

We slept in a little on the second day due to the havoc of day one. Each morning we started out with a free continental breakfast, courtesy of Washington Suites Hotel. I'm not ever too impressed with what a hotel serves but I actually quite enjoyed what they had! Anyway, off to the Mall! My father in law, DeeEll, decoded the route we needed to take on the Metro to get there, and after a lot of shaking and motion sickness on my part, we made it! First stop, the Air and Space Museum. No exclaimation marks on this, I didn't enjoy it all that much to be honest...I didn't find it that interesting. Also I hopped on a scale that claculated what my weight would be on the moon and I didn't care for the results.

Moving on! I really started to enjoy myself after we left and got to see more things! Enter photographs!

World War II Memorial

Vietnam Memorial: My brother in law Marc found his grandpa's name on the wall. He was the first Utahn to die in the war.

Korean War Memorial:

Gary told me to pose as though holding a gun... but seeing as how I have never held a lethal weapon, this was the result. Also I'm not sure how many of these guys were smiling.

Lincoln Memorial: Here are my cute mother and father in law on the front steps.

I liked the fact that everyone was quiet and respectful inside the memorial.

Last but not least, the Washington Monument from the view of the Lincoln Memorial. Picture perfect!!

One more thing. As many people know, I love all types rodents large and small. Especially squirrels. I don't know why but I feel as though squirrels and I connect on a deep and personal level...or something. Anyway, there was the cutest little jerk of a squirrel sitting nonchalantly on a park bench, and my instincts told me to feed him. So I pulled out a 3 Musketeers and before I had it half way out of my purse, he hops of the bench and runs toward me, haults his little paws in front of me and poses in the begging position! Ah! Too cute! So bit by bit he snatched the chocolate death from my hands. I couldn't even deal with it I was having so much fun with him!! Too bad I probably killed him...

DC: The Saga. Day One

I thought I would post our trip each day at a time since there are too many details and pictures for one big post. The first day however has no pictures. We had to wake up so early to make our flight ON TIME! We did make it with time to spare, but Gary's parents and Marc and Hali did not due to a misread of time on the itenerary. Luckily they got a later flight, but that left Gary and I at the mercy of a cab driver once we reached DC. He got us to our hotel safely, which is nice because Gary didn't know to tip him...poor guy. Then we spent the remaining moments of daylight to stroll the roundabouts of our hotel. The rest of our group didn't arrive at the hotel until about 11 or so and we didn't fall asleep until 1 a.m. DC time. Our whole trip we didn't spend any extra time sleeping because we had too much to do!!!

Mid Term Mayhem!

Gary is such a hard worker. He balances full time school, full time work, studying, his wife, his friends, and his family. It's not easy on him, but he does it so well that maybe nobody would even know how difficult it can get. Mid terms were this week, his last test is tomorrow morning, and we're so glad that he can take a much needed break and we can spend it in Washington DC! We're so excited! Anyway, Gary is wonderful and like I have said before, I just don't deserve him! Here he is in our spare room of randomness, sitting in his homework bowl. He's too cute!

Sugar Sugar Sugar!

Nothing makes me happier than a cat who says funny things using bad grammar. The cat in the picture above, Forrest Gump, and I all have one thing in common. We have such good intentions but then we eat them. There have been countless times where I have made a treat or purchased a treat as a small gift for someone's birthday, to cheer them up, or just let them know I'm thinking about them. I'm so nice huh? Well, hold that thought. More likely than not, I'm not going to be patient enough to pass the treats along to their intended recipient without tasting it. Just to make sure it's as delicious and I intend it to be. Of course it renders my gift as non-givable and I wind up as a thoughtless jerk. I just love sugar. Darby, I want CARMELITAS!!

Gary on YouTube

A couple of years ago, Gary and his best friend Neil posted this video on YouTube. Neil is filming and Gary is the one running away. Enjoy!

Blah Blonde Blog

I'm blonde again for the first time in over a year! It's rough...the transition from brunette to blonde is not pretty! In this picture, I had already had 3 sessions at the salon and it's still got some golden funky colors in it. I think it will take one more time to get them out...but even then I miss my dark hair!! Gary has only known me as a brunette and had seen pictures of me blonde and decided he liked them better...as do a lot of people including my entire family. So I'll give it a go for a while but I'm not making any promises that it will stay like this!

High School Tag

Thanks Krista you're a peach!

School?
Clearfield freakin' High

Did you date someone from your high school?
Not during high school but maybe after...? I can't remember! I honestly think not.

What kind of car did you drive?
Lindy called it "two tone" and I called it "hells bells." But really it was a Dodge Spirit

What was your most embarassing moment in high school?
I think when Mr. Reed damned me to hell and then told me that he would pray for my soul.

Were you a party animal?
Not even a little. I never had the energy and still don't!

Were you considered a flirt?
Oh gross. Who would I have flirted with? Okay I did flirt a lot with Cody and Kenneth but that was because I knew they would flirt back.

Were you in a band, orchestra, or choir?
I half assed choir. I sing like a pigeon.

Were you on any varsity teams?
Um, no. That would have required effort which is something I didn't believe in at the time.

Did you get suspended/expelled?
Nope I kept my nose clean.

Can you still sing the fight song?
To Clearfield...to the green and white...to the best skewl in the land! Right?

Who were your favorite teachers?
Miss Chandler and Mr....gosh I can't remember his name! Chemistry, gray hair...? Anyone?

Where did you sit during lunch?
Is it bad that I don't know? I think wherever Lindy sat.

School Mascot? Falcon!

Did you go to Homecoming and with who?
I did go with Troy. Nicest guy in the world.

If you could go back and do it again would you?
That is a difinitive NO! Not that I hated it but...well yes I hated it.

What do you remember most about graduation?
I remember that even though my last name was Weller I got to graduate with the first few people because I was on Senior Committee and Ryan was mad because he was SBO Pres and graduated after me! Ha!

Where did you go senior skip day?
Well one day the power went out and I went and ate Chinese food with my friends. That's about it.

Have you gained weight since then?
Yes. And no. I don't know. Yes.

Who was your prom date?
Uh...didn't I answer that? Troy?

Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?
Negative. I kind of helped plan the 5 year but didn't end up going because I suck.

Looking back, what advice would you give yourself?
Don't worry about what any of these chumps think of you!

Tagged by Krista
I tag...anyone who reads my blogs! Go!

All Hallows Eve

Who can guess what I was for Halloween last year?
If you guessed Bubble Gum stuck to the bottom of a shoe, you are correct. I loved this costume! With Halloween rapidly approaching I find my mystified as to what my costume should be this year. Now that I'm married I'm thinking of doing a duo costume with Gary...like a chicken and an egg or a gray rat and a peice of cheese. Ideas anyone? And as a side note, I'm blonde again and I feel 10% more dumb. As a result I can't seem to operate a camera and take pictures of myself, so just be patient my friends.

Oh Hell

Gary and I have been called to serve...as ward missionaries. Peice of cake as far as Gary is concerned. We've been to a couple of meetings and the mission leader is a really great guy and fun to work with so it started as a pleasant experience. Well, our goal as ward missionaries is to knock on every door in our ward, find out who lives behind them, and document if they are a member or non member. Our strategy was to split the ward up in 6 areas, and Gary and I are in charge of our apartments. So tonight was my first experience as a door to door missionary. It went fairly well and we got more accomplished than I thought. Everyone was actually really nice and we went inside and talked to a couple folks. So anyway, I was feeling pretty good about things...and then the grand finale. The mystery man who lives upstairs. We hear him stomping around from midday to midnight. Seriously when I get up to relieve myself at 2 in the morning, he's still up and walking around! But we never see him and didn't even know what he looked like... So we knock on his door and the man behind it was CREEPY! I don't even know exactly how to describe him except that he had an air of "rapist serial killer." I was so glad that Gary was there with me. It's not like he was an ugly, dirty man with a nasty smile. He was a fairly attractive fellow but his demeanor was unnerving. And now I have the discomfort of still living below him. I don't want to see him ever again in my life time...but I have to somehow baptize him at the same time. That's a pickle.