The day has arrived

My brother leaves for the MTC today. What a lot of emotions I am feeling. Just go read Andrea's post. She summed it up pretty well. I only wish I could be home to give him a huge hug. I am so proud of this boy. I love him more than anything and I am going to miss him like crazy. What a huge change in all of our lives. But that is a beautiful part of life- challenges and changes actually are good for everyone involved. I know he is going to be amazing.

{joey, robbie, carl, my brother trent, matt, john and mikey}

Heaven will be sunny

We had a lovely little getaway to Rockaway Beach this weekend with many of our wonderful friends. It was a much needed vacation and a fabulous way to finish off spring break. The house we rented was perfect, with the most amazing view of the coast. We consumed more food than I knew I could eat in 3 days, relaxed, played on the beach and watched our church's general conference. It was a perfect weekend.

Here we are enjoying the heavenly sunny and warm day.

I love these girls.

No one had more fun than Spencer. He is the only one that can get away with eating sand. And eat sand he did. In large fistfulls.

Saturday evening consisted of pedicures and Priesthood. And us basking in the beautiful sunlight we have all been missing.

The whole gang

{minus a few -who we will get up here on the next round!}

Ty and I love the coast. The Oregon coast is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. It is awesome to be so close to it. We love living in Portland, and love all of the amazing people we are now so blessed to call friends.

Thanks for the perfect weekend everyone!

Also

The Utah Jazz and I are in a fight. A big one.

Don't give me those looks! Just give me a call when you decide to stop sucking.

Thanks,

Megan

Get Real...Reality TV That Is

Alright friends, it has been awhile. Lets talk reality TV. This weeks discussion? Inspired by my lovely and witty friend Dasha, the topic: Dancing With the Stars. And don't even try to tell me you don't love this show as much as I do. I can admit that my over obsessiveness with The Bachelor is the only reason that I decided to watch this season. And now I wonder Why? Why have I not been watching this all along? It is brilliantly unfair, brilliantly hilarious and really just brilliant. And ABC is genius for replacing the injured Jewel for the damsel with the most tragic story, Melissa. I can just see the DWTS producers dancing with glee when they realized Jewel was not going to be able to perform. And how can I blame them? Melissa is smokin hot, talented and loaded full of drama.

I just can't get enough of the costumes and makeup and hair doing. I feel like I am on drill team all over again looking at all the bangles and rhinestones and glitter and fake eyelashes. And listening to the judges make their nonsensical comments. It really takes me back. I mean who wouldn't want to subject themselves to this show? Both as a television viewer or a competitor. The fun is just too much to handle.

Now really there are two sections to this show. The section where you watch people like Holly Maddison (who I totally love, but that is another reality TV post for another day), Steve-O and the founder guy of Apple- for sheer hilarity. But I have to say, I love the Apple guy. I think he is awesome for doing this and being so hilarious. He thinks this show is a total joke, and for that I hope he wins. And I feel incredibly bad for Steve-O. I think he looks like crying every week when the judges tell him he sucks. I actually think he is trying really hard and wants to be good. Poor guy. And just for the record I also love Jewels adorable husband who is doing so well and dancing with adorable Chelsie from another of my favorite reality TV shows! Oh there is just so much reality TV intertwined with reality TV that I can hardly contain myself!

Now the obvious top three candidates are Gilles (and for those who don't know him just watch the Sex In The City movie...can't miss him), Melissa and Shawn. Who do you think should win? I am so torn. I think I want Gilles to win, but then the Bachelor fan in me starts to feel guilty because it would be seriously funny to see Melissa win and turn it into some heroine story. And who doesn't love Shawn Johnson? It is unpatriotic not to love her. Okay now that I think about it I want her to win. Yes. Shawn. I am feeling better now that I have decided.

So to sum it up- all I can say is that I am so happy I have found the ridiculousness that is Dancing With the Stars. If you need a nice introduction to it, come on over Monday night. Ty and I will show you...you can't help but love it.

Thank you for the weekend

I am so happy it is Friday. And it is Sunny...so far. And I am headed to the beach in a few hours with a forecast of sun and warmth. Hallelujah.

{photo by Andrea}