Where in the world are the Vande’s? – part three October 16, 2008

I know, this series has been kind of lame.  I guess you actually have to be at home to be able to post all the updates about where in the world they are, huh?  I’m too darn busy for stuff like that! 

They left her aunt’s house in Oklahoma early this morning.  Am I weird that everytime I think Oklahoma, I think OOOOOOOOOklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plains!  I really can’t say the name of that state without getting that song stuck on my head.  Imagine of I lived there. 

I got a text this morning that said they were in Memphis, TN.  That automatically made me think of the latest season of Big Brother and the guy named Memphis that wore the v-neck t shirt everyday around the house.  I’m opposed to v-neck t-shirts on men.  I no likey.  She said it was pouring rain!  Crazy!  Actually, not that crazy.  In other states they actually have seasons and it is Fall, you know?

On my way to work I got another text that said they were in Burlingham, AL… almost there!  She said that the were scheduled to arrive in 3 hours, so I’m guessing they are there by now.  If, I was her, I would sprawl out on the floor of my new house (after I made sure the carpet was clean) and stretch and say that I would never make that drive again!  That’s what airplanes are for, or trains, that would be a fun adventure.

So that’s the grand finale of “Where in the World are the Vande’s?”  I know the Today Show does a much better job with “Where in the world is Matt Lauer?” but come on, they’re working with Matt Lauer!  How can they go wrong?

Where in the world are the Vande’s? – Part two October 13, 2008

I got a text today from Stef around lunch time that said they were going to stop in Flagstaff for lunch.  She said that the kids are asking every 20 minutes if they are in Georgia yet.  Sounds like a good time.  (Also sounds like it’s time to pop a movie in the DVD player.)  But, I figured that if they continue to ask every 20 minutes between Flagstaff, AZ and Flowery Branch, GA, they will only have to ask 78 more times before they actually get there.  Not too shabby.

From another text and phone call, I understand that there was a lot of bodily fluid interaction at the lunch stop.  i won’t get into too much detail, but one story involves Pam having a small accident and in another story Hunter pooped the letter “H.”  To think, he was missing Sesame Street, brought to you today by the letter “H.” 

They were scheduled to arrive in Albuquerque, NM around 5:30.  Here’s some Fun facts about Albuquerque:  It’s known as “The Land of Enchantment” and is also the hot air balloon capital of the world!  How exciting!  The largest lake in the area is called Elephant Butte.  Keep driving.

Where in the world are the Vande’s? – Part one October 13, 2008

I have a crush on Matt Lauer.  I know, weird.  I think it’s more his wit than his looks.  (And i don’t think he’s glib at all.)  But anyways, he does a series every year on the Today Show called, “Where in the World is Matt Lauer?”  He goes to little known places throughout the world and films little bits about that place.

Well, my good friend Stef and her family left on their big move to Georgia today and I thought I’d keep up with her by finding out where she is throughout the day.  And I know you guys would like to know where they are, too, so I’m starting a new series called, “Where in the world are the Vande’s?” 

Here’s part one:  They are driving through Williams, Arizona and have seen eight trains.  None of them were Thomas.  Poor Hunt-man.

Little known facts about Williams: It’s called the “Gateway to the Grand Canyon.”  Perhaps a little stop is in order.  It’s the maiden name of Scott’s wife… freaky coincedence.  It’s described as having “clean, crisp air.”  Sounds nothing like the IE.  Keep driving.

Pet Names September 20, 2008

As long as Geric and I have been together, we have never called each other pet names, except for Ger and Er.  But that’s more of a nickname than a pet name.  Anyway, here’s the conversation we had tonight on the way home from church.

E:  Do you ever wished we called each other pet names?

G:  No, not really.

E:  Not like Babe?

G:  No.

E:  Honey?

G:  No.

E:  Sweetie?

G:  No.

E:   Just Ger?

G:  You can call me “Stallion.”

Man, he cracks me up!!!  I think I’ll just stick with Ger!

I’m the biggest lame-o I know September 16, 2008

I went to Target yesterday and when I saw this I thought, “Oooooo, maybe I’ll ask for that for my 30th birthday!”  See?  I’m a lame-o.  And I’m not asking for that for my birthday… but I still really want one.

Fair Time Again!!! September 10, 2008

Alisha called me and said she had tickets to the fair.  Yes, it was the second day and bound to be crowded beyond belief.  And yes, I’m putting myself smack dab in the middle of temptation city when I’m trying to lose ten pounds by the time I turn 30.  But we just had to go!  I love the fair!

We started off by making a bee line to the roasted corn.  Then we saw this huge monster truck!  We thought it would make a for a nice Christmas card!  What do you think?

 

Then we headed over to the big yellow slide.  Can you believe they were going to make us pay $3.50 for Jacob to go down!  It’s an atrocity!!!  So, Caden and I just went down.  Afterwards, it was time to eat again, so we got mexican food and Rosa’s.  I had never eaten there, but the tacos were quite delicious.  I only had one… I’m watching my waistline (expand.)  Then we went to the petting zoo.  Caden rode a tractor and then we all petted some goats and sheep.  Jacob wasn’t too fond of the farm animals.

 

It was almost time to go, but we couldn’t leave without dessert.  We stopped at a cute new cupcake stand.  You get to pick the flavor of cupake, the flavor of frosting, and the topping.  I got chocolate with cream cheese frosting, while Alisha opted for red velvet with cream cheese frosting and pink sprinkles.  Caden got a mini vanilla cupcake with buttercream frosting and m&m’s.

 

It was a good time.  Oh, and I got to meet Alisha’s boyfriend, finally.  I like him, and what’s even better Geric likes him.  Good times are in our future!

Problems in the Bedroom September 2, 2008

Geric and I have been having a problem for a few months now and I wanted to share it with all of you to see if anyone else has been experiencing the same things we have been experiencing. 

It has to do with our internal thermostats.  Hahahaha!  I just heard a giant sigh of relief!  The loudest was coming from the direction of my dad’s computer.  Not to worry Dad, you’re not going to read about your daughter having S-E-X!  Oh Lord, I crack myself up!

So, here’s the thing.  I’m always hot and Geric is always cold.  I swear, the slightest breeze on that boy and his teeth are chattering.  Geric goes to bed before me a lot of the time and when I get in there he’s covered completely with our giant down comforter with the windows closed and the ceiling fan off.  So, I go in there and open the window closest to me (I just feel stuffy without fresh air at night), turn the fan on (LOW, or else I get yelled at by the eskimo laying next to me) and I gently try to pull the covers down so they aren’t covering me which upsets Geric because then they’re half way off his almost frostbitten body.  But, then if I lay on top of the covers I usually feel a strong yank in the middle of the night and grumbling because he can’t roll over because I’m restricting his movement.  I’m not sure he realizes that we live in Southern Calfornia, not the Arctic Tundra.   

So, anyway, anyone else have this problem?