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Oh, and hello world.

The Screen Saver Battle

Working with family can be risky. We all know that family members can push your buttons probably more than anyone else. Yet that's why we love them so much. You can let your guard down and be completely yourself. Sometimes this means expressing our true feelings even if our family member doesn't want to hear it. So how can you stay sane and stable while working with four members of your family?? Office Pranks! Mwaahaaahaaa....(evil laugh attempt). One day, when my brother Tyler was taking a bathroom brake, I made my move. I put a Hannah Montana picture on his screen saver and convinced everyone in sales that he had a total crush on Miley Cyrus. I think they still believe me.

This is him looking frantically for a Kobe replacement pic.

Well, today he got his revenge. Apparently I am now in love with a gay man.

Dear Adam,

I am sorry to say that I am already taken. I don't think it would have worked out anyway, for I am unable to....er....i dunno... fulfill your needs?? :-I Don't worry, I'm sure there is someone out there who will appreciate your black nail polish (by the way, is that a new trend, because I don't think it has been done before?), tight like a tiger jeans, and theatrical antics. There is nothing to worry about. Your fan base is huge, so keep on screamin' man! Keep on screamin'!

Courtney

edit: I realize that those aren't really screen savers, but desktop backgrounds. Whatev. I think desktop background sounds lame so I'm sticking with screen saver. kpeacebye.

New Moon Teaser Trailer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJ9afRgToxE

ummm.... Team Jacob, anyone?!?

(sorry I am linking. I tried to have the actual video on the blog, but it isn't working. ugh!)

Summer Summer Summertime...

It's not officially summer until...

Family BBQ's

(our two nieces, Jane and Kalle)you mow your lawn

and most of all... THE LAKE!!!! Woo Hoo!

I would like to thank Mother Nature for allowing warmer weather in Spokane sooner than it came last year. Muchas Gracias!!

Gift Ideas?

This is an email Matt sent to my bro-in-law Joshua for birthday gift ideas. It's sort of comical...so i'm posting it.

Well, here are my thoughts

Concert Tickets
A sweet t-shirt
A volleyball (I got one as a birthday gift one year and you would be surprised at all the amazing things a volleyball can be used for when put in the right hands.)
A Decorative Lamp
A furry steering wheel cover
The Club (steering wheel lock)
A Beebe gun
A wrist rocket
A baseball mitt
Sensual Candles (for the ladies)
Nice flatware
Not really that nice dinnerware
An RC car
Type “Random” into Ebay and pick out something from the results you get there.
A semi-difficult puzzle because if it is too difficult, and you can’t finish a puzzle, you feel pretty stupid, not that that has ever happened to me.
An Adam Morrison Jersey because you can probably get a good deal on one.
A concert poster because it is probably cheaper than tickets and after he stares at it long enough, he will feel as if he was actually there.

Maybe something will spark an idea so use what you want.

Matt

Dear Mr. Copper, SIR!

Dear Copper,
Why do you keep trying to catch me ridin' dirty? I am a safe and responsible driver! Guess who has never been in an accident?? That would be me. Yes, I have received a ticket before but that's back when I was 16… ten years ago… it's not even on my record anymore. And the one I got a couple years ago driving home to Spokompton from Utah… yeah, I don't count that one either. It was somewhere in Montana and everyone knows it's okay to speed there… except for the stinkin' copper that gave me that ticket. So WHY copper?? Why? You don't think I have better things to spend my money on in this economy? You do realize that area is a total speed trap. At the top of that hill the speed limit changes to 70--exactly the speed I was going! I just wasn't at the top yet….but I was almost there. Ugh! And another thing, I'm all about breaking stereotypes, but you are the stereotypical Copper. Mr. Jellyroll, just because you got picked on a lot in high school does not mean you need to take it out on a upright citizen of this amazing free nation! I even studied history in college!! I don't know what that means either. And do you really need to keep your helmet and dark shades on? When is Spokane ever sunny? Seriously… Do the tax payers of this country a favor and go after the reckless drivers.
And one more thing… TOOTHPASTE!!!
Use it.

This is a foto of the stinkin copper. Well... not really, but they could be twins!

ps I apologize to any GOOD coppers, or people with family members who are cops.

Buh Bye Snow!

This past weekend, Matt and I went snowboarding for the last time this season. Our beloved Schweitzer Ski Resort is now closed. :( Spokane, and surrounding areas, got dumped on this year. Perfect for snowboarding! Though we were unable go as much as we wanted, we were still able to enjoy a few trips to the mountain. Matt's snowboarding skills need no improvement...he's pretty much a stud. I on the other hand needed to improve (my skills were pretty pathetic), which I did... a lot. Goodbye snow... bring on the sunshine!

Peak-a-boo!

Doesn't this look like Narnia?
Top of Schweitzer

Taking a break... he's rarely on his butt.

In the lodge...