Plymouth Rock

Not quite sure what we were expecting, but it wasn't this mausoleum. I think on the plaque it said pilgrims landed here and killed the rock and now this is it's eternal resting place, who knew. By the way, that is Ginger standing inside.

This is the actual rock itself with "1620" carved into it and to lend some perspective I have crouched down in front. Now granted, I have a huge melon for a head, but the rock is tiny. I think that with a really good grip and some stretchy pants, I could lift that thing. The best part is that there are all these pennies that are thrown around it like some kind of weird wishing rock. I just like the idea of people being confused by the fact that they actually chose to stare at a rock and then thinking there must be something more, so they pelt one of our oldest national treasures with pennies and turn it into the equivalent of a mall fountain.

Yes, I was voted most photogenic in high school, why do you ask? My gosh, what is going on here. It's like my own Benjamin Button happening and I've reverted back to my baby hair. Anyway, this was actually after visiting Plymouth, we headed down to the Cape and went to the tip and it was a little windy (hence the Bert and Ernie hairdo). On a side note, what's with highly prized coastline property being inundated with mini golf courses? I guess you go to the beach and suddenly you have a yearning for salt water taffy, bad driftwood art, and mini golf. So that was our Saturday outing, it was fun and hopefully next time we'll get to see something a little more unusual.

Mini Pepperoni

Okay many of you are going to think I am dumb for even posting about this, including Sam but I don't care! We were making our favorite pasta salad yesterday for the Linger Longer that we had after church today. It is a recipe that I think we originally got from my sister, Kelly. It is one of those that of course has the pasta, broccoli, cauliflower, olives, pepperoni and then a cheese & garlic dressing over it. Anyway, when we get the pepperoni, we have to cut each piece into fourths so you don't have too big of pieces in the salad. This has always been annoying to us even though it really doesn't take that much effort. We recently discovered at Costco that they sell a bag of mini pepperonis. Genius idea!!
Right when we saw them, we knew they would be perfect for our salad. They were more that perfect, they were also really cute. I find myself now trying to think of other ways to use the mini pepperonis. Maybe this week, we will make mini pizzas for the mini pepperonis or on the back of the bag they had a few more recipes to use them in. I know you are all jealous and are probably planning a trip to Costco to get some. If you don't have a membership, I can always just go with so you can share in my excitement for the mini pepperonis!

Happy St Patrick's Day!!

Our St Patty's was very low key. I did wear green but then didn't really even go anywhere since I work at home. I still didn't want to take my chances of being pinched. I had a lot of different things I wanted to do but thought I would give Sam a break on this holiday. It will be so much more fun when we have kids. I love doing all the theme activities. I did put together a little pot of gold (twix & rolos, what could be better that that) but that is about it. Don't be too disappointed, I did put some asparagus in our pasta and we had green salad. I will have to save making green mashed potatoes for next year.

Nevermind...

Interesting! Ice cream for $1.99 or carrots. Obviously we know what this person chose. We thought it was funny to think of the thought process of the person that ditched the carrots. I bet they were trying to stick to eating healthy but couldn't resist a bargain. I promise it wasn't us, we wouldn't have even messed with the carrots.

Jewel's teeth

I was watching Dancing with the Stars last night while Sam was on the computer. All of a sudden he looked over at the tv and said, "I have always wanted to fix Jewel's teeth every time I see them." I just thought it was funny that he is already thinks like a dentist. I am sure my sisters Crystal and Cami look at her and think the same thing ever since they had braces. I just thought that was funny for him to say that because I have never really noticed her teeth.

Calling all closet Bachelor fans!!

As I am sure most of you know, I love The Bachelor. I have been a faithful watcher since the 2nd season. Although I do swear off the show at least once a season, I could never betray Chris Harrison like that.This coming Monday is the season finale. I am so sad to see it end. This season has been great. Yes, it does have it s fair share of trashy moments but there are a lot of great moments also. Who is Jason going to choose?? Melissa or Molly!!??

Melissa has been my choice from the start. It was a little weird that her parents didn't want to meet him since it was so public. But come one people!! This is your daughter that may be proposed to. Can't you at least meet him it private. Sam reminds me that isn't that big of a deal since I didn't meet Sam's mom until a month before we got married and I met his dad the day of our wedding. So I will let the meeting of the parents slide. Understandable. They can all meet after they are engaged.
I have to say though, I don't hate Molly. In Bachelor history, I usually really love one of the girls and then hate the other one. This time I would be happy with either but of course happier if he chooses Melissa. Molly's mom is a little too crazy with the hat thing!

Oh I forgot about the twist this week with Deanna coming back. Come on!! You already dumped Jason. Just stay away!! I really just think she is coming on to give him advice not to try to win him back. I just love how the show has to stay dramatic.

I just had to give a quick shout out to my guilty pleasure! I am excited for the finale but also sad to see it end.

Okay... maybe I do have a problem

2 of my roommates from college posted about things that they have a great abundance of. Emily has tons of jeans and Merilee has a ton of sprinkles. I was telling Sam about this and I said that I really don't have anything that I have a ton of. I continued to tell him that I am so good at getting rid of things lately and have not been a pack rat. Of course I still have my 200 pencil collection from elementary. I worked at the school store and used to buy them all the time. (I know, what a dumb thing to collect) Those are packed away at my parent's house. I also still have all of my Little Mermaid memorabilia stored at my parent's house also but besides that I have been really good. Sam just laughed and then showed me my crazy addictions.

Okay so I may have quite a few candles. The funny thing is, I really haven't bought many while we have been out here. You know trying to save money and everything. There are a total of 42 and they all smell differently. Sam also reminds me that I have some packed away in my holiday boxes and I left a few in Utah. I have to have this many candles. There are the decorative candles, the little candles that go in holders, then there are different scents I like to smell at different times of the year. Of course I am not going to have my cinnamon candle smell in the spring. That is just common sense. I will admit that I do have an obsession with Salt City Candles. I just love them so much. Their scent lasts the longest of any brand I have every bought. These are all essential to my survival.
I also have a ton of playing cards. We play many games that you need multiple decks and I have a big family that plays these games!! I have to be able to supply enough cards so everyone can play. There are 30 all together. Okay so maybe we never use that many decks in one game but sometimes come kind of close. When we play hand-and-foot, we have to have 1 more deck than there are people. In Nertz, we have to have a different deck for each person. The decks also have to all have different backs to them. You can never have too many decks of cards.
Okay now I have admitted my problem of maybe collecting a little too many of specific items. I have to say if I had enough room to store them, I would have tons of blankets too. I just love them.

Now I ask all of you the same question... What is in your closet? What do you have a ton of? Everyone has something, I am sure of it.