Claim your cannoli

So, I am failing to post on the blog very often. I feel, however, that I should respond to the last post. I would just like to point out that Laura does indeed look quite silly (in an adorable, cute, beautiful wife sort of way) when she wears a towel on her head. I asked her if she could get Pookie to sit up there and dry her hair - at least then it would be fashionable. She just thought I was kidding and laughed. I can understand her mirth, however, as I am usually well ahead of the fashion curve and she should take my suggestion. (Hint: tube socks never go out of style, unless you wear them with sandals) Socks and sandals = never a good plan.

Back to the point = when Laura wears that tower (or towel) on her head, it is a source of great amusement (the "how amusing" sound bite from the best board game ever Omega Virus plays through my head when I see it.) I figured that I should lighten her morning with a little towel action myself.

About this point, you should be wondering what the title of this post has to do with anything. Other than being wonderful advice, it would also be a great band name. Rehearsals, my house, Tuesday at 9:00. Bring your kazoo.

Super Saturday

A few months ago, I decided to start a "Super Saturday" tradition. Basically, neither Dan or I are happy that he has to work every Saturday, so I decided that each Saturday I'd wake up with Dan (at 6:30) and make a nice breakfast for us so we can spend a little time together before he has to get to school.

This Saturday, while I was making french toast, Dan came in and told me that everything smelled great. And when I turned around to talk to him, much to my surprise, he looked like this:






I busted out laughing SO hard. He just looks so silly. I know he was just trying to make fun of me because he thinks I look silly when I dry my hair that way, but I look nowhere near as silly as he looks. (but, of course, I have no pictures to prove it).

rocking + inspiring = awesome

So, recently I have become slightly obsessed with the song "Be My Escape" by Relient K. Here is the youtube video. I'm not a big fan of the video, but you can't expect too much, I suppose. The song, however, rocks, and I also like its message.

My favorite quote from the song:
"the beauty of grace is that it makes life not fair"

As one of my religion profs at BYU was wont to say, put that in your pipe and smoke it.

Fireflies and 4th of July

We took this video of fireflies in our backyard in Princeton, NJ.

I know the quality is bad, but if you look close, you can see little glimpses of light. I'm a big fan.

We also posted pictures from our 4th of July BBQ and fireworks extravaganza. A post with actual information is forthcoming. A small sample:

Birthday

Birthdays are awesome. I was surprised in several ways today. Abby and co-workers conspired to tie birthday balloons to my chair at work (pictured above) and also planned a surprise party at the end of group meeting. I knew Laura was bringing a coconut creme pie to share, but who knew there would be root beer floats, candles, singing, the whole shebang (Dan does not raise his hand)? Then we had an interesing time telling stories afterword. A Thoroughly Enjoyable Experience (TEE). Laura gave me some wonderful gifts and we had a great time hanging out. Plus, I had a great time chatting with my fam. Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes!