YUMM!!!

Tonight after showing the Huber Grandparentals all my sweet scout skill things we went to the Arctic Circle. I had a Hot Fudge Brownie Shake. They name says it all. Chunks of brownie mixed with hot fudge and delicious ice cream. And a Chocolate Dipped courtesy cone. YUMMY!!!

Times in the life of Willie - by a guest blogger

Willie says he doesn't have anything to blog about so I decided to take over the reins and share some of his news with you. I guess that as his sister, I have the right to commandeer his bloggie woggie every once in a while.

Right now he is watching some crazy Japanese ninja warrior show where they are going through a wacky obstacle course.

He does have a lot more going on than that though.

Last week Will the Thrill got braces and in spite of the fact that he thinks he looks like a goober and even used the word (gasp!) "Hate" in reference to those braces and some of the people involved in the process, he seems to be settling in to the metal mouth world of teenager-dom. He can still eat, still smile, and I think that they made his voice deeper.

He also started football practice last week and even though he's really tired and missed one day of practice last week due to heat exhaustion, I think it's going well. He is the center - his number is a family favorite #75 and dad is one of the coaches and all is well - no puking and he's not last! Yes! Even if you can never find anything else to strive for...not being last is a good one.

This morning he was babysitter extraordinaire whilst I was on a LONG conference call for work. He kept the monkey entertained and did a great job soaking him with the hose, one of Elliott's favorite past-times.

We also ate chicken fingers from the Arctic Circle for lunch. I blew 13 points on two chicken fingers and about 12 french fries, but it tasted pretty good.

Peace out....

I Will Survive!!!!

• I made it!!! WOO HOO! Scout camp is over.

I got 7 merit badges and swam in the coldest lake in the world. It was really fun but I am tired. Our Troop (96) won not only most AWESOMEST troop (should be real award) but we won the mountain man relay race and the Friday Spirit Stick with our German power, which means it is ours to keep.

The best additions to are troop were 2 german exchange students Max and Valentine.

I only got somewhere between 60 and 70 misquito bites.

There were a whole buch of speech problems, not only scouts but staff too, you could't really tell what anyone was saying.

There was one person who I could not tell if he/she was a boy or a girl.

But all in all it was a good scout camp

Except it took forever to get home, and my legs were covered in dirt.

I had a very thick sock line

No Comparison-The Duece

I have been notified by an anonymous subject that he or she is confused. He or she is wondering the difference between American Idols and Hannah Montana, and questioning my opinion. American Idols sing songs performed by real bands, classic songs, song with heart and soul, ones that bring back memories, or make you smile, etc. Hannah Montana songs are about nothing. They are just random words that sound sort of good together or rhyme. Nonsense, gibberish, there no heart, no passion in the song. However, some songs can not be covered. American Idols and most groups disgrace Beatles songs. Only a certain kind of singer or band can do a classic Beatles song. And they must perform it perfect and in the best way. If they do not they are highly ridiculed and disliked until they can have a great and awesome performance. Elvis can also not be covered. Not covered by anyone except a very small few. The few with very deep voices that match Elvis. Otherwise they should not even think about it. I hope that explains everything anonymous subject.

No Comparison

When it comes to music I am a very opinionated. Last night at The Stadium of Fire, as I looked at Parker I could not tell if he was going to cry, pee his pants, or faint as he watched Miley Cyrus. The weird ladies in front of us with stupid kids. The little girl 3 or 4 seats over me who was totally rockin' out while her dad looked as if he didn't want to be there. The retarded family behind whom did a mix of dropping there stuff under my chair and either sitting on or spilling water on Parker and I, I came up with this; The Blue Man Group- More of a comedic group who uses music to entertain rather than a true "band". Don't get me wrong these guys are super cool. I mean they turn PVC pipes into cool drum type things, but they are not a true band. There is absolutely no comparison whatsoever between the Hannah Montanas, Backstreet Boys, and Disney Channel teen pop stars of the world and The Gusters, Beatles, and Polices. Real bands do not need to prance around a stage and do weird dance type movements to be awesome. No, A true, real band does not have to move anything but their arms (to play their instruments) and mouths to rock. They rock with their music. In videos of The Beatles I've seen, there is about 10 times more screaming than at the Miley Cyrus concert. And they stay in one spot throughout the entire concert/show. I can only think of one exception to what I have said. Elvis. All I have to say is Elvis and, LOOK!, you are already humming an Elvis song in your head. He danced and sang! He is probably one of the greatest things to ever happen in the history of music. I know that some of you reading this are probably screaming at your monitor disagreeing. So write your own musical opinion. But the Stadium of Fire was super fun even if it wasn't my type of music I still enjoyed it. They had skydivers and a whole bunch of other cool stuff. And awesome fire works that when n for like a whole hour. It was a terrific way to end the 4th of July

Other Things
Only in BYU do you start off a concert with a prayer.

Dancers and Cheerleaders are a total waste of money

The best part of the whole night was this: They have 3 ladies sending shout outs to their husband currently serving in Iraq. Little do they know they are being broadcasted to their husbands via satellite. So they have a sort of reunion with their husbands. One of the husbands does they best thing ever. He holds up a University of Utah football Jersey and yells. GO UTES!!!!! That just made my day.

Not Last Place!

This Morning I ran in a 5k in Magna. I had 3 goals: To not be last, to beat my old 5k time (35:oo or so), and to beat the big, fat, scary lady in a swimsuit and strechy pants. I accomplished 2, and yes, I did beat the swimsuit lady. There were some interesting people. Thee was a shrivled old man in really short green shorts. There was a boy in a Toga thing. And, of course, There was Afro Kenyan Headband Man. He talked to me for like half of the race, but I was so out of breath I couldn't really talk to him or all the police officers. But Of course the 2 skinny and athletic cousins(Meranda and Peter) had to show Aunt Chris and I up. Peter took 2nd out of all the people, and Meranda was up there to. And then I had to go do a Flag Ceremony at the church and my mom wouldn't let me shower. So, I am the big, giant sweaty kid, whose face is all red, who looks like he is going to pass out, in front of a whole bunch of people putting a flag up practically all by myself. Oh well, I guess you could say I am just an overachiever!!!!

At the Drive In

Last night we drove down to the Redwood Drive In. We saw 2 movies. Both of which I had seen before, but worth seeing again. Kung Fu Panda, and Indiana Jones. We got there around 9ish and stayed through both movies, we got home between 1:30 and 2 o'clock. Ugh! I am super dead tired today. We put an air mattress in the back of my dad's truck with blankets and pillows. The air mattress wasn't quite big enough for both Parker and I, so one one of us was comfy and the other was sinking into the side of the truck. We had a butload of candy. I can't tell tell you how many Dots and Red Vines I had. And on the way home we looked for houses who were awake and had lights on. Not to many. There were only like 4 or 5 cars on the rode the whole time coming home. I had never been to a Drive In movie before, so this was a fun and new experience!