Eliza Doolittle Day

May 20, 2013

Happy Eliza Doolittle Day!

I don't know if you recall, but in the movie My Fair Lady, Eliza Doolittle sings the song Just You Wait in which the King proclaims the 20th of May Eliza Doolittle Day! Don't believe me? Check this out.

To celebrate we got dressed and went to town....hats and all! My favorite part of this whole experience was the My Fair Lady Barbie advert preceding the feature presentation! The ball gown doll is to die for. I've always loved that one ever since I was little.

Neighbor Day

May 19, 2013

Happy Neighbor Day!

Today is Neighbor Day... It's also Pentecost but mom was not about Pentecost hahaha. We had dinner with the Robisons and on our way home a neighbor made a large noise and I yelled Hey!  But that was no sufficient for Neighbor Day. As we rounded the corner I spotted Lynn cutting his grass. 

Lynn! You have to take a photo with me! It's Neighbor Day! 

Oh hell, get Debi to do it. I'm cutting here. 

I Love Reeses Day

May 18, 2013

Happy I Love Reeses Day!

Mom and I decided to treat ourselves to a night at the movies. Armed with popcorn, soda, and Reeses...of course...we braved the third installment of Iron Man. When people started glowing, they lost me, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the Reeses. 

Pack Rat Day

May 17, 2013

Happy Pack Rat Day!

I have too much stuff....couple that with the fact that I'm moving in a few weeks and I REALLY have too much stuff. So to celebrate I purchased yet another bag for my posh New York lifestyle. Once a pack rat, always a pack rat. Actually, that's not true. I'm not a pack rat at all. I just said that for effect. In fact, I'm actually quite comfortable with throwing things away. I'm just getting really excited for my new adventure...that is all.

Wear Purple For Peace Day

May 16, 2013

Happy Wear Purple For Peace Day!

I literally own only one purple item. It's not even THAT purple. It's more of the crayons orchid crayon color.  All that aside.... It's a night dress so I had to wait till evening to celebrate with ice cream and The Office finale. 

Chocolate Chip Day

May 15, 2013

Happy Chocolate Chip Day!

Lucky for me, we had delicious gluten free cupcakes left over from Mothers Day. So while I was this tending my nieces I snuck a moment to dive into this delectably moist confection and watch the Bones episode of a woman encapsulated in a gigantic bar of chocolate. Happy eating!

Chicken Dance Day

May 14, 2013

Happy Chicken Dance Day!

 Today I introduced my nieces to the Chicken Dance. They thought it was pretty funny and to top the day off I ate a hamburger patty and watched the Bones episode with the murdered chicken man. A successful day. 

their dancing is quite synchronized

Frog Jumping Day

May 13, 2013

Happy Frog Jumping Day!

I had big plans to play leap frog with my nieces today....I just didn't take into account that I could leap frog over them but that was the extent of the game. Instead I watched an old Pepsi commercial depicting a frog jumping race. Good times. 

Mother's Day

May 12, 2013

Happy Mother's Day!

Today my nieces are three months old on the dot. Our whole family when to our home wars with my mom. Everyone oohed and ahhhed over the twins. We spent the whole day together eating food and opening gifts. Mom said being together was the best gift she could ask for. I love my mom. Her wit and style are beyond compare, but I love her most for her generosity and compassion for all around her. She's such a sweet soul. I love her with all my heart. 

Evelyn Rose

Mini Golf Day

May 11, 2013

Happy Mini Golf Day!

Mini golf, death by go kart, and giant claw machines...fool proof recipe for a good time. 

Clean Your Room Day

May 10, 2013

Happy Clean Your Room Day!

This was my room before.......
It was was getting pretty out of hand...not that this photo does it justice....

Now... normally I would show you an after photo, but considering that this post is slightly belated...my room is pretty much back to its original state of chaos...so...to distract you I will include the following picture:

Train Day

May 9, 2013

Happy Train Day!

I babysit my twin nieces everyday, I can say with much confidence that I have watched my weight in Say Yes To The Dress episodes. I can't even tell you how many dress trains I've beheld in the past few days. After my shift ended I made a detour in the trax parking lot in hopes of glimpsing a real live train. It was pulling out just as I snapped a photo. Then I decided to journey home rather than creep on people as they scampered to their awaiting vehicles. 

No Socks Day

May 8, 2013

Happy No Socks Day!

After a whole evening, morning, and afternoon of frozen piggies I said, "enough is enough! Bring on the socks!" #rebelwithoutacause

Teacher Appreciation Day

May 7, 2013

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

There I was standing neck to neck in a box of a room waiting for my oil to be changed. Elaine searching for Mr. Peterman in the Burmese jungle echoing in the background. Some unsavory fellows breathed in my direction. Somehow these muggy conditions inspired me to pull out my phone and email those teachers that influenced my short little life. My hats off to all those dedicated to caring for the kids in their classrooms .... For making it possible for those kids to leave school with a little proverbial  doggie bag filled with glitter and love. 

Beverage Day

May 6, 2013

Happy Beverage Day!

Once mom and I finally settled at home, we popped open a bottle of bubbly just to celebrate the day, being together, and    our most excellent lawn care. 

Two Different Shoe Day

May 5, 2013

Happy Two Different Shoe Day!

Considering that I celebrated Cinco de Mayo on the third, I thought I'd switch the days and celebrate the third on the fifth. Today is Sunday. I went to church. I wore two different shoes and I was definitely the talk of the room. I didn't mind much to my mother's chagrin. 

Star Wars Day

May 4, 2013

Happy Star Wars Day!

My best friend in all the world said to me after we visited the temple, "Stefanya, I have a prize for you. Sit here. " so I sat on a little benchy thing and closed my eyes like a good prize person. A few sounds later and before my eyes was my very own Princess Leia cupcake! Buns and all! And escorting her were all of her Star Wars fruit snack friends! So magical! Later my mom humored me and let me dug out oh VHS of A New Hope......yeah....we didn't make it past.....well......anything. Game over. May the fourth be with you. 

For all of you who don't know the Star Wars Muffin reference....allow me to educate you.

Cinqo de Mayo

May 3, 2013

Happy Cinqo de Mayo!

Ok.... So technically it's the third of may but, you know what, I don't care. I'm kicking my fiesta heels up and enjoying myself some festive company and all the virgin dacquiris my silly bladder can handle. 

International Day of Prayer

May 2, 2013

Happy International Day of Prayer!

The biggest moment of the day, my steak was so gorgeous and the sunset outside was so spectacular, I couldn't help myself but offer up a prayer of gratitude.  I really am so blessed  all the day long!

Batman Day

May 1, 2013

Happy Batman Day!

Today I found myself at Walmart. Kate the Great was coming over to celebrate Batman Day, and I needed provisions. Whilst roaming about the aisles, the thought occurred to me... the man folk have Batman shirts in this land!!!! I've always wanted a Batman Shirt. He is my favorite heroic character after all....suave, resourceful, a real person, no hokey costume or disguise. So good. As I stood in the check out line, I happened to strike up a conversation with the couple behind me. They of course had no idea it was Batman Day. Low and behold, they picked up a copy of Dark Knight Rises and purchased it for the occasion. Kate and I prefer The Dark Knight....I need a little comic relief in my life.

Bugs Bunny Day

April 30, 2013

Happy Bugs Bunny Day!

Today was, of course, a Bugs Bunny Fest! Man, they really just don't make cartoons like they used to!

Check these out! Remember your childhood!

Bugs Bunny Cartoons

Enjoy! I know I sure did!

World Dance Day

April 29, 2013

Happy World Dance Day!

After I returned my library books, I planned on having a full on dance improv session in an abandoned BYU studio. But alas, the library was closed and felt all out of sorts. I had to rush home to help with some birthday festivities. I danced as I sang happy birthday in the street. I had my own dance session in my bathroom. Can't beat that really. Actually you can, I tell myself that to make me feel better :) 

Kiss Your Mate Day

April 28, 2013

Happy Kiss Your Mate Day!

A lady never kisses and tells. ;)

Morse Code Day

April 27, 2013

Happy Morse Code Day!

Today on Facebook I posted the following message:

.... .- .--. .--. -.-- / -- --- .-. ... . / -.-. --- -.. . / -.. .- -.-- .-.-.- / .. / .... .- ...- . / .- / .--. .-. .. --.. . / ..-. --- .-. / - .... --- ... . / .-- .... --- / ..-. .. --. ..- .-. . / - .... .. ... / --- ..- - / .- -. -.. / .- -. / . ...- . -. / -... . - - . .-. / ... ..- .-. .--. .-. .. ... . / .. ..-. / -.-- --- ..- / --. . -. ..- .. -. . .-.. -.-- / -.-. .- -. / .-. . .- -.. / - .... .. ... .-.-.- / --. --- --- -.. / .-.. ..- -.-. -.- .-.-.-

These were some of my responses:

Kate the Great: .-- .... .. -.-. .... / .. ... / .- / -... . - - . .-. / .-- .- -.-- / --- ..-. / ... .- -.-- .. -. --. / .. / .- -- / -.-. .-.. . ...- . .-. .-.-.- / .. / ..-. .. --. ..- .-. . -.. / --- ..- - / - .... . / -- . ... ... .- --. . / -... -.-- / .... .- -. -.. .-.-.- / .. / .--- ..- ... - / -.. .. -.. / -. --- - / .-- .- -. - / - --- / - -.-- .--. . / -- -.-- / -- . ... ... .- --. . / -... . -.-. .- ..- ... . / .. - / .-- .- ... / .-.. --- -. --. / ... --- / .. / ..- ... . -.. / --. --- --- --. .-.. .

Me: --- .... / -- -.-- / --. --- ... .... .-.-.- / -.-- --- ..- / .-- .. -. .-.-.- / .. / .-- .. .-.. .-.. / -... .-. .. -. --. / -.-- --- ..- / - .-- --- / .--. .-. .. --.. . ... / - .... . -. .-.-.- / . ...- . -. / - .... --- ..- --. .... / -.-- --- ..- / -.-. .... . .- - . -.. .-.-.- / ... -- .. .-.. . -.-- / ..-. .- -.-. .

Walker Pedersen: . -.- / ... .. . -. / .--- --- ..- / -- --- .-. ... . -.- --- -.. . / . -. / ...- . .-. .... --- --- --. / .--- -.-- / .----. -. / .- ..-. .. -.- .- .- -. ...

 Jack Jorgensen .- .... --..-- / -. --- .-- / .. - / -- .- -.- . ... / ... . -. ... .


Have fun decoding that! Later I celebrated my friend's graduation at the Foundry Grill at Sundance. So Fun!

ps this is dangerous for me to know...I WILL learn this. I already have braille under my belt. It's only a matter of time before I have morse code down pat!

Arbor Day

April 26, 2013

Happy Arbor Day!

Bright and early this morning I made my way to a graduation convocation. After several heart palpitations and fancy maneuvers through traffic I made it to the ceremony. Whilst nestled in throng of family members I reminisced with Aunt Sam about our graduation experiences.

 "The man handing out the diplomas at my graduation was this sweet tree and bug  professor. I liked him."

"Did you hug him?" I asked.

"Yes I did."

"Ohp.... Speaking of trees.... Happy Arbor Day. Feel free to plant something. " Following this was a lovely chat about the magic of fruit trees, which you will simply just have to imagine. On my way home I passed avenues upon avenues and streets next to street  brimming with white and pink blossoms. The town was blooming! Ah! I love spring! Don't you just love spring?!  The most delicious part of the year! :)

Red Hat Society Day

April 25, 2013

Happy Red Hat Society Day!

I wish I had something crazy exciting to say like I wore a loud purple dress and a voluminous red hat whilst zipping down the interstate on a motorcycle with my cheeks flapping in the wind.  Alas, I cannot. What I can tell you is that I konked out in my tree house of a bed, my mother came in, woke me up and I said in my slumbering stupor, "Quick! Take my photo in this red hat. " that's pretty much how it went down. I assure you it probably won't be the last time I wear a red hat. That's all I have to say.

Administrative Assistant's Day

April 24, 2013
Happy Administrative Assistant's Day!

My mom is an administrative assistant and I thought to myself, "Self, what would make mom really happy today?" Answer: vacuum. So that's what I did. Happy Administrative Assistants Day

Macaroni Day

April 23, 2013

Happy Macaroni Day!

Something about this orange gooey goodness transports me right back to my childhood! I can't decide which I like better...the way the mess squelches whilst being stirred in the pan or the delightful shot of cheese sauce that explodes in my mouth when I chomp through a stray noodle. I definitely have the blue box blues.

Jelly Bean Day

April 22, 2013

Happy Jelly Bean Day!

This was an exceptionally exciting day for my mother. For the past week or so she's asked me daily, "is it jelly bean day?!" When asked "what is your favorite candy?" She bobs up and down in her chair, twirls her wrists around and squeals, "JELLY BEANS YAY!" Today I thought I'd surprise her with an assortment of gourmet jelly bellies with an intriguing new mystery flavor!

Kindergarten Day

April 21, 2013

Happy Kindergarten Day!

Today was a day to reminisce about kindergarten. After watching the oldest movie we own, Home Alone 2,  all the unfortunate photos were dusted off and gawked over. Now I remember why we don't look at those pictures too often. :)

Record Store Day

April 20, 2013

Happy Record Store Day!

Remember how music stores close at inconvenient times... Truth... This is what happened to me... So I stood disgruntled in front of this particular establishment and breathed in its aura. To drown my sorrows I danced the night away with friends and ate my weight in bacon! Success.

Hangout Day

April 19, 2013

Happy Hangout Day!

Today is a day for fun and friendship. Hanging out with my sister and my adorable nieces, swinging by the mall, catching up with my best friend in all the world, and finishing the night with an epic birthday dance party. Doesn't get much better than that. Enjoy those around you today and just take a moment to hang out.

High Five Day

April 18, 2013

Happy High Five Day!

Man, today was a cop out. At the very last possible moment if the day as everyone was falling asleep, I ran into my parents' room, and shoved my hands into their faces and yelled "high five!!!!!" Once they slapped my hands, I ran away from whence I came.

Haiku Poetry Day

April 17, 2013

Happy Haiku Poetry Day!

I shared this holiday on Facebook and I was pleasantly surprised with those individuals who came up with poems I'd their own. Well done. Here was mine:

A burger with cheese

No lettuce or tomato

Extra bacon please.

I may or may not have been enormously hungry when I wrote this....and yes...this would not be my ideal hamburger....far too much greenery....although the meat levels are satisfactory.

No Shoes Day

April 16, 2013

Happy No Shoes Day! 

It's raining today but I did take a moment to she's my shoes and slosh through the rain on my way to tend the children. 

McDonald's Day

April 15, 2013

Happy McDonald's Day!

Dad: Stephanie, what do you want for dinner?

Me: McDonalds of course?

Mom: Of course?

Me: It's McDonald's Day!

*insert car doors slamming, engine roaring, putt putt putting through a drive through, static on the intercom etc etc* 

We drove up to the window and Dad asked us, " do you think these employees know it's McDonald's day?"

No they don't, you'd better inform them. 

The window schlunk open and dad said " happy McDonald's day. Did you know it's McDonald's day. "

I had no idea!

"We'll now you know. "

The end.