My little Ice Cream social



So last year for my birthday, Papa Amos gave me an ice cream maker! Since my birthday is at the end of summer, I hadn't gotten to really use it. So this summer, I have been making ice cream like a banshee. I have tried numerous flavors such as; strawberry, vanilla, strawberry rhubarb, chocolate amaretto, chocolate, cookies and cream, mint oreo, and numerous others. Since right now I am living by myself, this means LOADS and LOADS of ice cream! I would bring it to work, but we dont' really have a conveneient freezer in order to do so. So anyway, I wanted to invite some people over for ice cream and board games. I have been talking about it for awhile, and on July 9th, Nishy and I on a whim decided that the next day we should have an ice cream and board game night. I sent out an email, and just hoped for the best. .Didn't expect many people to show up because it was so spontaneous! Well this day, also I had originally been wanting to go to Country Fair, which is this HUGE hippie festival in Veneta, Oregon. I have been wanting to go ever since I have heard about it, a year ago, but didn't know in time last year, and this year, I found out that it is kind of pricey, and since I am going to Disneyland ( OhHH yeah! MOre on that later)! :) I had to forego the trip again this year...BOOO..maybe next year!
Anyways, so I had tons of ice cream, and just wanted people to come over and help me eat it all! So I invted some people that I work with, as well as my loo, and then I invited Anna who used to work at the credit union, but does not anymore. The day of my party, the 9th, I went to the dollar store in the beginning of the day, and just bought some cheap ice cream bowls, as well as a cheap table cloth, and all sorts of just decoration type things. Then I went to the store and bought a few more ingredients to make another form of ice cream. At this point, I already had, Vanilla, Strawberry, and I was going to make chocolate amaretto. So after I collected all my items, I went home to make the ice cream. Well the chocolate amaretto ice cream took SOO much longer then I had anticipated. Damn my luck :( So I had to just forego that one, and just have the vanilla and the strawberry.
Nishy showed up first, then Anna, and then Jesse, a few others were going to make it, but ended up not being able to at the last minute. That is okay, it was so much fun with them, and I am so happy that they came! I set up a topping bar, for the ice creams, complete with cones and little candies that they could dish up for their ice creams. I have SOO many toppings...so it was just nice to have a little set up. The ice cream was a huge hit, and a ton of it got eaten! Hooray! That was my main goal!!
We played a few different board games, we played, Whats Yours Like? Mad Gab, and the star of the night Disney Apples to Apples. And of course, just talked, laughed, and had an amazing girls night. I wish I had more pictures of the night, but I am stuck with my cell phone camera for now until  mine gets fixed. Boo!

Anyways here are a few pics.  Love you all times PI



Jesse and Nishy at the ice cream topping "bar"

My Ice cream Sundae! Yum!

And Sully...I can has ice cream?





Concerts in the park!

 So on Friday nights in the summer time, Independence river front park holds concerts in the park starting at 7:30. It is just an awesome way to get outside especially after a long day at work, and just relax and just take in the musical talent of some of these people. It is nice, they have many different kinds of music, from concert band style, to irish/celtic music, to folk, and even some rock. It is really awesome! So Sully and I have been going after work, spreading out a blanket and just kind of taking it all in.
The first concert, on July 8th was a concert style band, the conductor looked like he was 95 years old, but even in the 85 degree weather, he was in a suit! I just wanted to kiss him and his little bow tie he was the cutest thing I had ever seen.

But anyways, I came down here with Sham, and like I said before..she is quite the attention whore. We were sitting there, and this creepy guy kept coming round and asking if he could pet her. I was like yeah sure whatevs...it was fine because he always left and walked away. I could tell he kept trying to find excuses to come up with ways to walk by our blanket. He threw away, I swear the 20th piece of trash when he finally came and sat next to me. Keep in mind kids, this guy is like 45, fat, and ugh, just nasty. He starts talking to me, but he is SUPER awkward...like he is fliritng, but doesn't know how. I am just beyond disgusted because numero uno..I look like I am 16 years old...so what business does a 45 year old man have talking with a 16 year old? Yeah..I don't kniow..he was excited because he had a pug...which made me happy..but I didnt really want to express that...who knows what dirty tricks he would try to get me into his lair. Dangle a loose pug within my reach and I am like a fat kid on cake. No but seriously. I am OBSESSED with pugs.
So anyway, this other guy came up and started playing with Sully, and this guy looked peeved. I mean really!? Get over it...I don't want your nuts...trust me.
So anyway, he keeps trying to ask me where I live..I am like yeah over there somewhere...trying not to divulge any info WHATSOEVER. The concert came to a close, and he was still just sitting there awkwardly so I just got up and left. I dont need you crazy bundy cakes. No. No. No.
Anywho though, now though, since he kind of told me where he lives which is almost right next to me. I am SO afriad that he is going to shank me on my runs. You think I am kidding but I am not. Oh well, I guess it makes me run faster..which is good for my calorie losing...but he freaks me out. I don;t want to encounter him again. Never. He may be harmless and I may be irrational...but what if he goes Lovely Bones on me? YOu think it is a trusting neighborino...and then WHAMMY...blunt force traummmaaaaa.
Dont' say I didn't warn you.
Anyways though, these concerts have been a great activity for shammy and I to do together...our mother daughter time...
quite presh
Anyway..some pics of the night.

Look at the little chug bodyy!!

In Love

We like to gaze into each others eyes

Sully and me are in love.

Love you all times PI



Let Freedom Ring! My weekend in Review.

4th of July weekend...my oh my where do I begin!!?

So on Friday the 1st, after work, I packed up the old Yari Yari, my girls and hit the road. By this time it was around 11:00 pm...no big deal right? How long does it take me to get to Washington? Yeah...like 5 hours. Its fine. I stopped at Dutchy to get my usual, and the guy there always laughs at me, and jokes with me, when I go late night, he is like oh must be going to Washington...had a hard time getting packed eh? Hah yes yes, very funny dutchy man. VERY. FUNNY. The only thing humorous about this, is you flirting with me, thinking it will get you a tip. Yeah. NO.
Anyway, made it to the Fort Lewis area, and get a series of texts from my friend Chris, they go something like this,
"Wait are you still up at this hour?"
"What are you doing right now?"
Me: I sure am...I am driving home silly.
Chris: Pick me up in Redmond Please.

I didn't respond for a bit, and then he calls me, and says that he is drunk and he needs a ride home. If I don't come and pick him up, he will be forced to spend the night in his car. My thought is...why did your friends leave you in your car? Hmm Weird..Iwas getting close to Redmond at this point, so I told him that I would. When I finally got to Bella Bottega parking lot, sure enough he was passed out in his car. He kept saying, " I didn't think you would come" Well yeah..I told you I would fool, AND..I didn't want you stomped by any Redmond Gangs... they come out at night.
Or maybe that is just Batman. Eh. I digress.
So I warn him that in my car, we listen to what I like,..so we proceed to listen to Disney magic songs, Kings of Leon, and why of course, the goofy movie sound track!! It was a good time, we just laughed, and sang.. it was a grand old time...good to see him because I havent' seen him in oh like a year...so it was good.
We were listening to Kings of Leon, "Sex on Fire" and he was like "this is the best song about Gonorrhea EVER. Hah thanks Chris, I never thought of it like that, but now that you mention it, I always will. Awesome.
He also had a Disney Karaeoke CD in his car, which he gave me...thanks for the present Chris!! I won't ask why you have this..but just graciously accept this gift of your gratitude.

The next morning I woke up and went to Starbucks, and visited with my cousins a bit. Went to Bellevue Square, went to Express, and looked at long boards at Zumiez, PacSun Etc...
Went to Matador afterwards for chips, and nachos :) AMAZING of course.
Then we went back to my house and watched a moooovie...THEN, I drove to my moms house to watch my mums dogs..Magnum and Shasta...They are such dears, they make me so happy...I have so much love in my heart for them. Of course Sully was beside herself because she was so excited to see them. It was really bittersweet in a way...I love looking after them when my parents are gone...they went to see RUSH...BOOO I really wanted to go..but alas..no funds. DAMN ME and my COMPULSIVE SHOPPING. BOO.
But it was hard because Magnum is sick, and I Know it is probably one of the last times, I will get to spend the night with them, and wake up with his paw punching me in the face...although unpleasant..I will miss it, I really will. I love him so much...he is my brother..and ahh I can't talk about that right now. Anyway, some pics of the night :)

Laser Dog...does whatever a Laser dog does

Evil Eye Berry

The lovely Miss Berry

More pics to come when my computer isn't being a douche

Ahh Yes, here we go!

Shaddy, why you beamin? :)

Gimme a smooch

Then on Sunday, I woke up early, and went and got materials to make some homemade ice cream for the BBQ that I was going to, later on in the day!  I decided to make mint oreo ice cream! Soo...did that, then drove home, to make said ice cream. After I made the ice cream, I ventured to the city of fall, to hang with my seesters! Carly and Kristine, I miss these girls SOOOO freaking much, you have no idea. Kristy has made the journey Oregon down a few times to see me, but I hadn't seen Carly in what felt like forever!! We used to all work together at the ol CU.
It was super fun to see everybody, and unfortunatley I didn't get many pictures, just two of Kristy and I

 But it was a beautiful day, and we were all getting really excited for the 4th of July parade the very next day. Seester and I, were most excited to see Big Red...You know the one? She is a country line dancer she is in the parade EVERY. SINGLE. YEAR. No joke...she just gets so into it, with her little mom jeans, and her little boogie shoes with the tassle. She is always there whipping her hair around like the little sexpot that she is.

Anyways, after the BBQ, I went and decided to pick strawberries at Harvold Farms. I dropped off my leftover ice cream, at Jasons house, so when he got back in from working, he would have a nice tasty treat. Too bad it was all melted by the time I got there...whatevs its the thought that counts right!?! After that, I went and picked the berries of straw! It was so much fun!! It was just me, but kind of relaxing! I picked a whole mess of berries...pics of course to come shortly..since again.my computer is a douche.



Afterwards, I went and met up wtih my friend Alicia at Red Robin to catch up and have some dessert of course! We had so much to talk about..annd it was SOO nice to catch up and stuff, super fun!! We went to school together, and ALSO, worked at the CU together...so much has happened to both of us, since last we talked...for one..Ahem...SHE GOT MARRIED!? So it was so good to see her and catch up. Anyways though, after that..I went home to my papas fritas house..and went to bed. So tired!

Then the day of reckoning had arrived! It was the 4th of July!!! EEEK! So...I got Sham all gussied up in her 4th of July Best, and we went to the parade! Where we met up with her father, Jason and his family. We got to see none other then big red herself. Kristy and I were beside ourselves with glee. The only thing that could have made this more exciting, was A.) If KrazY Library Kirsten was there, and B.) If our friends the Chinese drill team decided to make an appearance. No tomato. Damn maybe I will write them a letter? I beg you to come back to Carnation...your biggest fans are here..aka Kristy and Becki.
Anyway, so met up with Kristy, and Ken Lamar at the parade, unfortunately we did not get to watch the parade with them..but it was fun just to see them and catch up. Towards the end, Big Red came prancing down the streets of Carnation kicking up her little boogie shoes with the tassles, and her mom jeans, and a skinny belt. She was lookin good, red hair swinging in the breeze. For those of you dont know...Big Red, is a country line dancer girl, that has seriously been in this 4th of July parade, since I can remember...this girl gets SOOOO into her dancing..it is quite hysterical. I am not sure why she "Big" red..because she is not big...but she does have long red hair, that she lets flow so she can whip her hair back and forth while she is boot scoot boogying...Haha I have got to stop with the song innuendos. I can't stop...Won't stop Rockafella records..
Okay I am done.
No Seriously...
For now.

Big Red is on the far left.



Anyways, so after the parade, went and had a family bbq. It was fun, we played frisbee, and the dogs got to run all around..it was quite entertaining. After then, I had to make my way back to the dirty dirty of Oregon..
UGH.
I didn't even get to stay and watch the fireworks, that we normally do. :( BOO
But I did get quite the show on my drive back home. Probably the best fireworks show, because as I made the 5 hour drive..I got to see everyones fireworks. Baby your a firework...come on let your colors burst...make you go AH AH AH As you shoot across the sky I I I....
K Done..
Anyways got home UBER late...and then had to go to work the next morn. Yay. No. Not really.

Some pics of my day...

and sleepy pup on the way home

Apparently I am obsessed with my dog? Its fine..lol no big deal that ALL my 4th pics are of Sully. I dare you to judge me.

Love you all times PI :)



M-I-IZZLE

Sorry I have been MIA as of late, I have SOO many updates and blog postings that I must do! I will post more soon I promise my little Monstrosities.

It is the 4th of July weekend, and I am sure I will have lots of pics to post, and more adventures of my so called life...don't worry little monsters..I shall be back..
BWHAHHA
Love you all times PI

It's Britney Bitch!!

Its Britney Bitch.

Oh em Gee. So Alan and I's second epic concert journey was to the one and only Miss Britney Spears!! EEEEK..Pretty sure this was Alan and I's dream come true! As soon as we found out she was making a stop in Portland, for her Femme Fatale Tour 2011 we basically said that we needed to see her or else. Oh. Em Gee..WEWILLDIE!



Oh! OH! AND to boot...she was with Nicki Minaj! AMAZING.

Its Barbie Bitch

I am so excited that we got an opportunity to see her, because to be honest...back when Britney was crazy...well may be she still is...I thought she would die before I would get to see her! So yes...dream come true.
She made me feel like I was living a teenage dream...err..kind of? Wait, wrong pop star. EH. Whatevs.

So yes, after work we hopped in the old Yari Yari, and made the journey to the Rose Garden in Portland...
on the way, we of course listening to Miss B. Spears herself...all the way back to Baby one more time...Hah those were the days, takes me back to 6th grade. FOREVER ago.



So yes, we got there, around 7:15ish and the show started at 7, no bigs, because they had a few opening acts. We got there just as Jesse and the Toy boys were finishing up. Next was Nicki Minaj...and she was AMAZING. I am now in love with her...come to find out she has like 7 personalities? Who knew? Love it.

SIDENOTE: you should have seen the outfits bitches were wearing! Bitches be crazy..it was hysterical...Alan and I are both into fashion and we caught ourselves looking at each other and being like "REALLY, DIDYOUSEEWHATSHEISWEARING??!" It was a hoot n holler. I saw a few too many Kookas that night. No big deal right? That is what the Britney Spears concert means right? A giant whore fest? No? Oh..I was mistaken.

Then there was a 40 min break after Nicki Minaj for them to change the set for Britney. So Alan and I used this time to go and get something to eat, and also to use the bathroom etc.
It was the best to people watch...seriously..most fun I have had people watching. EVER.

After then we got in our seats for Britney, and they had a countdown to get the suspense going...



Britney Spears came on and she was Phenomenal. All of her sets were amazing, and so fun and interactive. Alan and I couldn't help but dance...it was AWESOME. She of course did a ton of stuff from her new album, and old ones, her circus album...I am pretty sure my favorite was her last song "Dancing Till the World Ends" Seriously amazing, the energy was just...amazing. It just made me love her even more.

Here are a few pics of Alan and I at the concert



Then afterwards Alan took us to eat at Dennys...and it was so much fun...we just laughed the whole time, he got mango french toast or something like that, and I had pancakes of some sort...they were tropical I remember that..and they had nuts in them. Good though :) After that we passed out...

Overall amazing night.
I can't wait to see her again...
Until then, we will keep on dancing till the world ends...sorry I had to :)