Fun with Mum

So We got the back room all cleaned, and Mum put our computers back here, and I finished laying down the flooring in the parlor (Three day project- I am So Sore!)

Anyway Mum and I were on the computers and we were talking when started wheeling herself on her computer chair around the room.

Then we started playing bumper chairs. :]
it was a great time, I could not stop laughing! She was ruthless.

The joys of having an all cement floor! We can wheel everywhere.

We're thinking of starting our own little theme park.

Our Main event?

Bumper chairs.

Home Movies

I am currently watching home movies that me Padre sent for my birthday!

Oh by the way- I am now 20!
woo-who!
We didn't really do much for my birthday, We kinda forgot about it until that day- so we went to see Wolverine (Which was good) then last week we saw Star Trek (Which was Amazing!) and that was my birthday- My brother Ben sent me the best card- I loved it! I'll post a picture when things calm down.

the house has been going well- the Sheetrockers left the front room is nearly done- I spent a good 15 minutes in there just singing- because of the new echo :]

The Main Event of Today
was when the sheetrockers handed me a box- addressed to me! From California!

To my Surprise (not really- Dad called and told me :]) there was a bunch of DVD's- converted home video's

so that's what I've been watching all day!
I love it!

I especially love when Adam is directing- He has lots of comments, and they are amusing. Mainly cause Ari argues with him. :]

I'm love seeing this stuff! I can't remember a lot of it, but I can remember snippets of things.

Apparently as I get older I become more of a camera hog- maybe that explains my love of theatre/stage. :] I was/am a crazy kid.

I really do miss the fashion of the 90's, the bright colors, the big t-shirts, the jogging suits.

No chances of me finding that stuff now.

I love my Dad and Cathy's interactions. They are so amusing/cute to watch.

I really love seeing Suzie, I miss her so- she was such a great dog.

Well, I'm going to keep on watching, I'm in 1994 right now, Cathy, Ari and I are making the best Gingerbread house ever. Cathy is leading us, Ari is particular (Ever the artist) I'm super hyper- and Adam is humoring us.
:] good times.

You should check this out.

I love Jon Schmidt.

He's really hilarious to see in concert too. :]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v3d6SFcDys

For some reason blogspot is not letting me hyperlink, so just copy and paste the url.

It's worth it trust me.

If you like "Love Story" by Taylor Swift or "Viva la Vida" by Coldplay
you definetely should check it out.

Things that Remind me of Payson

Early Mornings. – They just do. Mum and I had a lot of early morning walks in Payson. Vegas? Not so much

Elk- One early morning I took Brilla up to go to the bathroom, I’m tired, very sleeply, I take her out to do her thing. It’s really early, it’s there is very little light- but enough, I look up- a herd of Elk is running by. Seriously a herd! One Buck stops and stares at me- figures I’m not a threat and runs along. It was awesome.

Randy Travis and Shania Twain – So I would listen to these two all the time in the frame shop. So they make me think of the frame shop and consequently Payson.

Castles – On Main street a guy was turning an old building into a castle for his Grandchildren. For real. It was awesome. So whenever I see one, I’m 10 years old on main street, with some treat from Rose’s bakery in my hand, staring at it.

Mango Salsa – My mum went through this brain food thing, and learned how to make pico de gallo salsa with Mango. It’s delicious!

Bernstein Bears- I read hundreds of those books. Yeah, all in the Payson Library. In the second grade, I read 647 books (they were the Bernstein Bears- but still) I’ve loved reading since birth. Clearly.

Ballet- I had a brief but intense encounter with Ballet. I’m still clumsy- but ballet does remind me of Payson. It’s kinda sad how much I cannot Dance, I knew it even then- I asked to stop. :]

Random Things that Remind me of San Diego

(My Dad, Cathy and Ari really)

So I'm home tonight, up late on the computer and one of my dogs bark, I run to stop her from going outside and barking some more, I run across the room in front of the fan (I just washed them today- it's already getting warm) And for some reason I am back in my room in San Diego, then I proceeded to think of all the things that jolt me back into memories with my Dad&Fam in San D. here they are;

1. Smell of Coffee- since mum and I don't drink coffee, I rarely smell it- but anytime I am in a place with coffee, it's suddenly 7:30 am in San Diego, Cartoon Network is On (Back in the good ol' days when they still had the Acme hour!) I'm on the couch with some cereal, Dad and Cathy in the Kitchen starting their day with some cereal and some coffee. Their coffee always smelled really good, and comforting. :] Ari was up in her room still sleeping.

2. Smell of Salt Water- This one's pretty obvious, it's only with them really that I ever go to the beach, I have this jar that Cathy gave to me, it has seashells that she and I found on the beach, I keep the lid closed tight, so the smell doesn't escape. When I want to relax I open that jar and take a whiff.

3. Sound of Fans- This one is weird, but true! For some reason I associate the sound of fans with San Deigo. I've used fans here at home more than I have in SD- but for some reason it's in there.

4. Smell of Chlorine- Lot's of smells, which is funny because, sight is what makes me remember Payson. Anyway the smell of Chlorine- there always was a pool at Dad&Cathy's- Always. (ok maybe one summer we went without, other than that- Always) So whenever I smell chlorine- right back by the pool in San D. usually it's the latest nicest one. (I still remember Dad&Cathy convincing me that they got a new house without a pool, or room for one. :]) with Mitzy and Milo or Suzie, Ari sunbathing in the lounge chairs, me in the water. Because of this, the smell of Chlorine is a bit soothing.

5. Sound of Seagulls- again like the salt water. The Beach- suddenly I'm there.

6. Smell of Suzie- I still remember how she smelled, Mitzy and Milo smell a bit like that as well. It's a lovely comforting smell. (except for when she got sprayed by the skunks :p)

7. Certain big tall trees- They grew in the parks around and in the barkyard- I have no idea what kind of Trees they wher but when I see something like them, I think of San D.

8. Gingerbread- The only place I ever helped make a gingerbread house was with Cathy and Ari at Christmas. I loved it, and plan on making that a Tradition when I have Children. :] Thanks Cathy :]

9. Old Video Games- I remember sitting for hours with Ari watching her play some game, I think was called Monkey Island. Good times. I kinda still want to play that game. :]]


There you go, a little snippet into my head.
Goodnight!
-Bethany

Beth's Spring Break To-Do List

1. Make our New/Old Picnic Table Pretty. (Painting it, sealing it)
2. Clean up the members on the Fablehaven Fan Forum (i.e. get rid of Spammers!)
3. Get ahead on Homework.
4. Prepare and Record my Video for the Fablehaven launch Party.
5. Clean out my Closet
6. Groom the Puppies.
7. Enjoy my Spring Break!

The Fun Stuff.

So it's been a while, and I thought I'd entertain everyone with a small snipet.

The Scene- Morning (This Morning) the house, 6:57 am- specifically mum's room.
The Players- Me (beth) Mum (j9), puppies- Brilla and Petals, and surprise guest.

Mum: Beth, I'm ready for THE BOOT! (Mum now wears this spiffy moon boot.- we call it "Das Boot!")
Beth: Ok I'm getting it! [Beth grabs a big black strappy boot, along with a shoe, from the living room, she then continues in a fast manner to the Master bedroom]
Beth: I got it.
[Beth sits on the bed, Mum is in her wheelchair, parallel to the bed. Beth narrowly aviods sitting on Petals who is underneath the covers- refusing to get up. Mum holds up her feet expectantly, Brilla moves in underneath said feet- hoping for some foot love.]
Beth: Alrightly lets get it this baby on.
[Beth slides the socks onto Mum's feet. She grabs the boot and starts to prepare it. suddenly she spots something]
Beth:AHHHH!!!!!!!!
[Das Boot flies out of Beth's hands, she jumps, Mum jumps, startled at the niose and at Beth's actions]
Mum:What was that?!
Beth: [catches her breath] Spider caught me by surprise.
Mum: In my boot?
Beth: [Nodds]


That was the start of our morning. :]