17 October 2012

WICKED!

So…As you may all know if you’ve seen any of my posts on Facebook from yesterday, Erik and I got to go see WICKED in Seattle last night! For those of you who have no clue what Wicked even is, it's basically about how the Wizard of Oz came to be--the events leading up to the story we all know and love. And let me tell you, it is GOOD! So for those of you who've ever considered going to see it, and are on the fence, or even if you've already seen it... think no more--JUST DO IT! I promise you, it's worth it. :)

That being said, let me give you the low-down on all the pictures we took now!!



This is us getting ready to head out the door to Seattle. We figured we'd leave a few hours early and see if the "blow your own glass" place in Renton (Uptown Glassworks) would let us blow some glass! You see, we purchased a Groupon a while ago to go blow our own glass, and upon calling they said their weekends were booked up until November 20th...CRA-ZY!! So we scheduled to go in on Nov. 20th, because I didn't want to go all the way there on a weekday when I'd have to be back for work before 2. Renton is about an hour away... 

So anyhow, we had been trying to call them last week and all weekend.... but NO ANSWER!! Like ever. It would ring and ring...and ring... and we'd get the answering machine, saying that with the recent Groupon they have been UBER busy and they are currently on the "other line" or helping customers. Then they went on to tell you to leave a message and they will call you back ASAP! How about NOT! Why? Well, because their answering machine was FULL! ...And we'd seriously called like 200 times between the both of us. I highly doubted they were even answering their phones...

Well to get back on subject, we went in to see if they'd take us, and guess what? There were like TWO customers in the whole joint! AND there was no one answering phones... it'd just ring.. and ring. (I even called while standing there waiting to be helped, and you know what happened? The phone rang, and no one even attempted to pick it up. Wow. Just wow...) Well, what ended up happening, they said they were booked and that they no longer made appointments by phone, so to go to the website and schedule on there... Well, HELLO! How about saying that on your answering machine!! GEEZ!! Okay, now that I have that off my chest... moving on...






So then we continued on to Seattle and were trying to figure out where to eat and what to do for the next 3 hours before going to the theater... So first we decided on the Old Spaghetti Factory: One, because I'd been wanting to go there sometime, and two, because they had free parking for customers--and there's seriously like nowhere to park in Seattle where you don't have to pay. So we drove to the place and it said they didn't open for dinner til 4:30, so we still had an hour and a half and nothing to do. So we parked in their parking lot and pulled out our books to read while we waited. However... after about 45 minutes, some dude that worked there came out and got in his car to leave, backed out-and on his way out of the parking lot-parked right in front of our car (giving us a little wiggle room) and pulled his E-brake. Uhh.... Okay? So we decided that we didn't want to wait to see if he was calling a tow truck, and hit the road! Upon looking for somewhere to park again, we spotted the Red Robin! We'd also wanted to go there, but didn't know there was one nearby. So alas, we decidedly paid to park and went on in to eat.


Here is some cutie I spotted across the table from me looking at a menu. Who knew Red Robin had such cute customers?! 


And here is me! I seriously couldn't make up my mind, as usual... haha. Everything looked so good! And I'm also sorta picky sometimes, so I was nervous to try something unknown... Especially because I haven't always had good experiences with gormet burgers before. They're usually all soggy and gross... I finally made up my mind to try something new though, read on...


While waiting for our food, we posed for a few pictures. Here's me pretending to read one of my favorite books in the series UGLIES. So good. Seriously. Look them up!! Like now. ;)


Here's that cute boy again... =)


Oh look! And here's my food! The Prime Chophouse! 

According to the website: Distinguished and delicious, this juicy burger is layered with horseradishsautéed mushrooms, gourmet steak sauce, Provolone cheese and piled high with crispy onion straws. Served on an onion bun with creamy Country Dijon Sauce. 

Holy moly, it was GOOD! Go get one! (Especially with the sweet potato fries!!)


And here was Erik's! It's called the Whiskey River BBQ. He said it was good, so I guess you'll just have to take his word! 

And according to the website for this babyDon’t be afraid to get a little saucy. Basted with our signature bourboninfused Whiskey River BBQ Sauce and lassoed together with Cheddar cheese, crispy onion straws, lettuce, fresh tomatoes & mayo.

P.S. He got his with no tomato or mayo. ;) Just for the picture's sake.





And now here we are at the theater! Pictures to follow.. (You already heard what I thought of the play, up top!)






Until next time! <3 p="p">

13 October 2012

Job Stuff!

So I've been working pretty steadily to try and find a job.  Lately I've been working on getting a spot with the Department of Homeland Security in the Customs and Border Protection side of things.  I took a test a while back and have been sending in documents here and there as they request them.  Little by little I've been  inching along in the process.  It's not a quick one, but these kind of things usually take a while.  I feel like I'm on the downward slope though.  Which I think is a good thing.  Getting closer to finding out if I would be a good fit in their team or not.  I'm hoping I will be, but I just need to be patient and wait for their judgement.  I'll just have to keep you posted as I find things out!

05 October 2012

CUTEST Niece EveR...

OMG. I don't usually say that very often, but this picture deserves it. My sister-in-law posted this this morning and I about died, it is so cute! And here we have it.... my adorable niece, Cocoa:




This one, below, was posted yesterday, and is ALSO adorable. SUCH a cute smile, don't ya think?! And she is only 2-years-old... I didn't know 2-year-olds even knew how to smile so pretty!






And here we have (drum roll please!!!) Porter with his new baby boy for the first time!! This just melts my heart! <3 p="p">







I am just such a proud aunt right now... so sue me! Haha :P 
(But not really though, please don't sue me, k? ) :)

03 October 2012

New Baby Bayker!

I think it's time that I welcome the newest little one to the family! My brother, Porter, and his wife, Celeste, just recently welcomed the first boy into the family on either side of the family! 

 And here he is only moments after birth! Welcome to the world, Bayker Crush Kye Nelson :) 
7 lbs. 8 oz. 
Born on September 15, 2012.








 Celeste's words: "Already behaving like dad...with the man grab." Hahaha






 Mommy and baby!


 Sooo cute!






 And we can't forget my niece Zion! Proud big sister of 2 little ones now. :)






 My niece Cocoa holding little Bayker with mommy closely watching over. 
I can't wait to meet him!


 And how could I not include pictures of my favorite 2-year-old. Such a spunky little girl... wearing panties over her pants in this picture! In public, no less! Haha!


 Here she is with a little gift of her own! 
"Being a big sister? No big deal! I handle all the goodies coming our way!"


 "Oh, take care of the fruit basket? Already got it covered mommy!!"



And lastly, here is the proud daddy with little one, Cocoa! Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of him with Bayker yet. Porter  just met him yesterday after being thousands of miles away at work during the birth! His job wouldn't budge... you leave, don't come back! So sad. :( 

But here you have it! Our newest member of the family. I love you guys and can't wait to come back and visit!! Give all the kiddos kisses from me! :) <3 p="p">