let it ride

Holiday season is officially OVER. What a sad, sad, sad statement! I love the Holiday season and I love the way it makes the majority of people more cheerful and light of heart. I wish those attitudes and outlooks lasted longer throughout the year. Overall, I had a very enjoyable set of Holidays and especially enjoyed the time spent with my sweet boyfriend.

I still have some photogs of the Martina McBride and Trace Adkins concert I attended back in November. However, I will be attending the Brad Paisley and Miranda Lambert concert next weekend so I think I will save all the concert photogs for one concert filled posting!

So, Christmas was especially wonderful this year. I got my boyfriend the perfect gift and he was so happy with it! I love making people feel happy. I also got the greatest gift ever from him! The most beautiful necklace which I love love LOVE!! It is of a turtle with a heart shaped blue opal on it's back. So pretty. Such a thoughtful boyfriend.

After Christmas I had to attend the funeral of my Grandmother Helen LaMarr. She was such an awesome lady. I really look up to her and cannot believe how strong of a lady she was, even through her alzheimers the past 10 or more years. I just know she is happy and with the love of her life up in heaven now and no longer has to be trapped in a body and mind that were shutting down.

My Grandpa's headstone, also where my Grandmother is buried, her name will go on back. Ft Logan, CO.

Then came New Years! I had a pretty low-key New Years celebration, but enjoyed it thoroughly! My dad and I drove home from Colorado all New Year's Eve, got back to Minnesnowta at around 5 in the evening. Then my boyfriend Tobias came over, we had a nice dinner at our favorite: Chipotle! We watched one of the worst movies and then watched some other things. We had fun closing out 2009 together.

Tobias and Jules New Years 2010!

Well, after New Years, everybody knows the last Holiday of the season is MY BIRTHDAY!! It was yesterday (Jan 9). I had such an amazing "Best Day of the Year!!!" My boyfriend got me the best card I've ever seen. We went bowling with my dad, which was a blast! We also went to the Mall of America and I actually went on a couple of the rides there for the first time ever. We bought a lego kit at LegoLand and put that together later. It was way way wayyy fun!!! Nothing is better than spending time with people you love.

Jules and Tob at Nickleodeon Universe MOA

Pretty Tobias and Jules on Best Day of the Year 2010. (Jan 9th edition)

All in all, I am pretty happy with how life is right now! You just have to learn to take the good with the bad, roll through the punches, and don't ever forget you have to make the decision yourself to be happy.

Well, until another day! :)

It has been way too long! I apologize. Also, this blog is probably going to be a bore. But I just wonder who comes up with those astrology things and horoscopes. How do they come up with it? That might be a better question. Anyhow, I was reading this article that is supposed to be about Capricorns (which is what sign I fall under), sometimes it is just entertaining to read this stuff. But honestly, how can you take it serious? Well, here is the article, maybe it does describe me, maybe it doesn't!

Capricorn Fun Facts
When it comes to professionalism and traditional values, Capricorn wins hands-down. This practical sign loves to tackle life in the most conventional of ways, leaving no stone unturned. Considered the most serious-minded of the signs, the Capricorn possesses an independence that allows for considerable progress both personally and on the job.
Friends and Family
Combining a strong wit and a love of humor, the Capricorn makes terrific company for those they choose as friends. They will surround themselves with people who are honest, loyal, and like-minded when it comes to working values. They cherish loved ones and will go any distance to help a friend or family member. Traditional by nature, the Capricorn loves nothing more than holidays, such as Christmas, that bring people together with a variety of activities. Although a Capricorn isn't apt to have a large social circle, those included in this sign's life will find someone who is steadfast and true. Emotional displays are not common for a Capricorn. They would rather show how they feel through deeds than expression with words.
Career and Money
Ambition is the key word for this sign. The key phrase for Capricorn is I use. The Capricorn possesses a real knack for finding the right tool for the job and getting down to it. Starting at the bottom of the ladder and working their way to the top doesn't scare the Capricorn off. They will go the distance once a goal is set. In addition to setting high standards for themselves, honesty, perseverance, and a dedication to duty make the Capricorn an excellent manager. Loyalty and a willingness to work as hard as necessary are qualities that this sign values greatly within themselves and in those around them. Careers in management, finance, teaching, and real estate are excellent choices.
Capricorns are resourceful and manage their time and money well. Every now and then, the urge to spend some hard-earned cash can see this sign packing some large shopping bags with fun and frivolous items out of the store. But as a rule, caution goes hand in hand with the Capricorn making practical purchases more likely than anything else. Multifunctional items are definitely favored.
Love and Sex
The Capricorn is most often a serious lover, preferring to take things slow and steady. You won't see this sign jumping into anything head-first. Taking relationships one step at a time is the way of the Capricorn. Words can be few with this personality, yet actions speak volumes. The Capricorn values deeds and will go to great lengths to express their affections through them. They're great gift givers and don't bat an eye at the cost of spending a fantastic night out. Genuine and sincere, you can take what few words a Capricorn does say to the bank.
CAPRICORN TIDBITS
Health
Each sign has a part of the anatomy attached to it, making this the area of the body that is most sensitive to stimulation. The anatomical areas for Capricorn are the knees and lower legs.
Ruling Planet
The ruling planet for Capricorn is Saturn. Considered the taskmaster of the horoscope, Saturn rules theories, scientific law, patience, timing, tradition, conventionality, and the productive use of time.
Colors
The color of choice for Capricorn is brown. In fact, most dark colors do well for this sign. Gemstone
Capricorn's star stone is the black onyx.
Lucky Numbers
Capricorn's lucky numbers are 6, 8, and 9.
Compatibility
Capricorns are most compatible with Taurus and Virgo.
Opposite Sign
The opposite sign for Capricorn is Cancer.
The Perfect Gift
Practical, dark-colored, well-made clothing and high-tech gadgets
Likes
Family, tradition, quality craftsmanship, understated status, music
Dislikes
Almost everything at some point
House
Natural sign of the Tenth House. This house focuses on reputation, profession, authorities, and status.
Famous Capricorns
Michelle Obama, Mary J. Blige, Nicolas Cage, Tiger Woods, Jon Voight, Denzel Washington, Elvis Presley, Martin Luther King, Muhammad Ali
Best Travel Destination
Mexico, Cuba, India, Delphi, Oxford
Strengths
Responsible, good managers, disciplined, self-control, dark sense of humor
Weaknesses
Know-it-all, unforgiving, condescending, expecting the worst
Charismatic marks
Medium build, can get in shape with effort but tends to be a bit soft
Best environment
Positive work situation, urban environments with culture and style, anyplace to be in charge


Anyhow, I find it all interesting, but I don't ever take these things seriously! Kind of funny! Until another day... :)

let it out

Well, it has been quite some time since my last post!! I guess I'm just not the ultimate blogger I've always wanted to be. Hahaha. What a dream, blogger. It really isn't mine, but I do often find myself in deep thought or just thinking and thinking and then the thought "oh I should write a blog and put this all down for people to read, or just to be put on "paper"," yet, I never do it. So I guess we can all blame me for that loss. All of those IMPORTANT thoughts, practically lost into thin air.

Anyhow, this blog won't contain any pictures. I know you've just become very saddened, perhaps even maddened, but I urge you to just hold on and wait for the pictures to come! I have quite a few, some from a very delightful concert I attended just last weekend! It was a great one: Martina McBride and Trace Adkins. I LOVE Martina McBride!! She has such an amazing voice and I found myself in awe most of the show! She is such a neat person to watch perform. You can tell she really puts her heart into it. Well, just wait for those photogs, which I promise will be arriving on here shortly!

Another thing that has been really enjoyable lately is my sweet sweet handsome amazing boyfriend. I love spending time with him and we find ourselves laughing and smiling almost the whole time we're together. I am extremely thankful to have him and I just can't get enough. Such a blessing.

On another subject, this time of year is usually a brutal, cold, white blur here in Minnesota. However, we have yet to get to winter I guess. I could not be more thrilled to be saying this though. If our whole winter lasted without giving us that nasty below zero temps and tons of snow dumping on us, I would be the absolute happiest girl in the whole world. There would be no debating this!!! BUT, I don't see that happening, so I'll just be the happiest girl just for now anyway! Also, without having the weather, it just doesn't feel like Christmas is right around the corner!! Thanksgiving snuck up like Casper the ghost! I now have to focus on getting presents for people, ah, I hate shopping this time of year. When stores are busy I just want to slap all the crazies that just go nuts! But I guess it has to be done! If only I knew what to get as gifts though...

Well it appears as though I've begun rambling, so that means I should probably just quit! Sometimes I just really love talking and as I learned in my Stress Management class in college (yeah, I got credit for a class called stress management, I actually think they should probably require every single college student ever to take this class), anyhow, in class we learned it can really help release some stress just to write things down. I'm not hinting at being stressed, because I really don't feel I am right now, but I guess it is a good thing to write sometimes.

And with all of that being said, just keep waiting, patiently as possible, for pictures and more fun to come soon!!! :) Until another day.

The Day of MLB

The big day came and went!!! Morgan Leigh Hesler is a whole new lady named Morgan L. Bauer. It was a very successful day! One might have called it, The Sweetest Day. :) Anyhow, the ceremony was probably the shortest of any I've ever heard of in a church, TWELVE short, quick, fast, little, tiny minutes!!! What a fun day it was though! I have pictures, although they are all out of order on here! Not a big deal though!


Here are a few of the bridesmaid dresses, along with the brides last dress she'll ever wear again...kidding. :)



The beautiful bride and her little nephew, who fell fast asleep in the limo ride! Big day for the little guy!! Precious.


This is me and one of my verrrrry favorite people, my daughter and friend, Yessica. :)


This picture is just TOO ADORABLE!!! The most gorgeous little flower girl with the extravagant bride, with Richard playing peek-a-boo, all in the limo. So cute.

Three of the bridesmaids with our sunglasses that were a gift from our favorite, Morg. :)

My little Yessica, myself, and Tob. So happy. Pretty people.

This is what we call 3 parts, one heart. Lookin snazzy before the big walk down the aisle!!! <3 this picture!!!

My best friend Morgan and I. Smiling. Happy. Pretty. Excited. Thrilled. Etc. :) Too many words for this one.

So, that is just a little glimpse into the big day that was October 17th, 2009. Now Morgan and her husband are off in Hawaii on their honeymoon. I'm left to the wolves, freezing my buns off, in the great white north, aka Meeny-snow-tah. However I am happy to see one of my best friends be so happy and right where she wants to be in the journey of life.

And to answer the most important question: NO, I did NOT catch the bouquet!!! :) I've found quite the little trick that works quite nicely. Don't worry, my day and time will come, just right when it's supposed.

Other than that, LIFE IS GREAT!!!!! Until another day...... :)

busy busy busy

SO, I definitely need to update this ole thing!! It has been quite some time. The good news is, A LOT has happened!!!! The bad news...it's going to be a few more days before I actually get anything cool posted/updated! The road of fun is almost over, the finale being Morgan's wedding this weekend!!! I'm RRRRRRRRREALLY excited for it! So get ready for a big post, with some even bigger pictures!!! :)

short short short

Well, the last couple of weeks have been pretty busy for me! I went to the Iowa vs. Arizona game down in Iowa City with two of my favorite friends, Morgan and Jessica. We are lucky to be alive.

It was a lot of fun!!

Here are a few pictures, in reverse order, of kind of our day:

Those are all the pictures for now!

This Friday Morgan and I are going to Miranda Lambert's concert!!! I'm so excited for that!!

Until next time.... :)

Something To Talk About

FINALLY! I uploaded some pictures from the Great Minnesota Get Together, or what normal people call, The Minnesota State Fair. Well, my experience at the fair was not well documented through photographs, but the concerts I went to at the fair were. So here is what I've got:

The BonTag Roulet concert which featured Taj Majhal and BONNIE RAITT! It was a pretty great concert, however, I did not get very many great pictures from it. So here is one:

Bon Bon

Next picture is of some cows. I like going through the cow barn and I like touching the cows, but I'm always afraid they are going to kick me. So far, they have a clean record of not doing so.

The next concert was RANDY TRAVIS, with JOE NICHOLS as an opening act! I LOVED it!!!!

Joe Nichols

Joe Nichols getting into it

Joe Nichols

And Joe Nichols!!

Now, the living legend himself.....

RANDY TRAVIS!!!!

RANDY TRAVIS!!!!!

RANDY TRAVIS!!!!!

AND RANDY TRAVIS!!!!!

And at 10:30pm, they shoot off fireworks. How pretty.

That's all I got for this round of blogging, but I've got some other nice pictures and things for the next time. So look forward to that soon. :)