Saturday, February 7, 2009

25 Random Rachel thoughts

I know there is a face book tag going around asking for 25 random thoughts. Apparently it's a virus that has now infected bloggers! I did a face book one, but my mom tagged me and I know you're all anxious to hear 25 random Rachel thoughts...
1. Yum... Chocolate! If it were socially acceptable to eat chocolate all day long (& I wouldn't gain weight) I would be in heaven!

2. I love being a mom & I can't believe I never wanted any kids! Now I think I'd like 3 more!! Or maybe 40...

3. I can't wait to graduate, but I am scared that I will end up a beggar on the streets! I have been in school for so long I'm nervous about what happens next!

4. I really, really (really!) hate snow. I don't like shoveling it, I don't like driving in it, & I don't like freezing to death while playing in it! I want to live on a beach... Mom let's go!!

5. My favorite pastime is laughing!

6. There are so many things I'd like to pursue in life. Sometimes when I think about them all I get a headache!

7. I think my family is so funny. It's crazy how we can sit & laugh for hrs with (& at) each other.

8. I'm not scared to try new things! Except maybe skydiving. I want to go everywhere & do everything the world has to offer!!

9. I think my friends are so great! I love that we've stayed in touch & I can't wait to see where their lives take them!

10. I can't stop procrastinating! I should be doing homework, but that's not fun!

11. I should have starred in "Confessional of a Shopaholic". Alright, I am not that bad, but I think it could be roughly based on me!

12. I wish I could speak Spanish!

13. I miss hot tamales... Braces are NOT FUN!!

14. I never I thought I would use cliche terms such as, it's such a small world, but sometimes they're just so true I can't think of anything else to say!

15. I wish I could clean like Mary Poppins "Snap" the bed is made, "Snap" the toys put themselves away! But I'm not a good snapper so it needs to be clapping instead.

16. I hate when people don't realize how beautiful/amazing/smart/funny they are! I don't like all the warped perceptions we have about ourselves!

17. I sit and day dream about all the cooking utensils I want... Cake frosting platter, garlic smasher, food processor, souffle dish, etc.

18. I am constantly singing opera while I walk around the house. Alex mimics me & he can hit all the high notes (so what if it's borderline screaming, it makes me laugh!).

19. I miss singing primary songs & I think we should sing them in Relief Society!

20. I want to sleep in, but I always wake up before 8!

21. I think my toes look weird when my toenails aren't painted!

22. Sometimes Alex snorts when he laughs & it makes him laugh even harder.. It's the most adorable thing in the world!

23. I really like words... My favorite right now is supercilious.

24. I always talk to myself.. Especially when I 'm walking around campus & when I say something funny I sit & laugh at myself!!

25. I plan on buying a chicken to keep in the backyard. Eggs, pest control, and fertilizer!!

I can't tag just one person. I want to hear from all of you! So if you read this, consider yourself tagged!

Monday, February 2, 2009

The cutest puppy!















Alex's Christmas towel from Great-Grandma Skeen. I wish I could sew.. She's amazing and Alex looks adorable as a puppy!

Last Friday we were able to go see Lo perform at state! I can't believe this is her last year! It's been fun being able to watch her! They did a great job (as always) and now she's applying for college dance teams!! I feel like she's all grown up!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Venice anyone?

On the drive home from school today Alex said "Mom I wish God would have made water in the city so we could drive boats instead of cars".

So I told him of a magical city called, Venice. Venice is a city where the streets are paved with water, where we don't pollute the Earth with car exhaust, a city where if you don't have a boat you better learn how to swim!!! Then I came home and showed him some pictures. I told him one day we could visit this magical city... Hey maybe we could live there since it needs a population boost due to the aging residents.
But whatever we do we had better do it fast because one day this city may be completely submerged in water... Then I guess we'd have to snorkel to the grocery store!

Viva Delton Lanes!




Daniel decided he'd like to celebrate his old manly-ness by going bowling, what an old man thing to do! He even stuck his head in the ball-o-shine... Wait wrong story. Anyway we all packed up and headed to Delton lanes for some fabulous bowling fun! Alex was a crack up! Every time he threw the ball he would fall flat on his tummy... Every time! I think he was onto something though, because he bowled better than I did... I kept looking longingly at his and Grandma's lane .. They had the bumpers up... That definitely would have helped me out!!! Overall we had some good bowling times!
Happy Birthday to Daniel!

Monday, January 5, 2009

Look Mom! I'm shaving!

Uncle Nic & his girlfriend Laura gave Alex a Spongebob hygiene kit for Christmas (they must think he smells!). Today in the tub Alex decided to try it out "This is fun mom!". After he meticulously shaved his face... He decided he needed something else to shave.. His legs?? Yes my son shaved his legs! The funniest part is that he thinks it's fun! Ugh... I hate shaving.. I wish I thought it was fun. Maybe I need a Spongebob hygiene kit to bring back my love of shaving!

Friday, January 2, 2009

Lauryn's military dance


Lo is on the second row, second from the right, but she moves
front & center while she is partnered with the blond!
They did an awesome job!

HELLO!




Hi it's me... I thought I would have time to keep you all updated on my SUPER exciting life.. But now that I am out of school I prefer to spend my time reading & playing with Alex!! So here's a brief synopsis of what we're been up to!!

-Temple square with Washington Skeens & Utah County Skeens
-Christmas party with my AWESOME friends!!
- Going to Lo's drill competitions
-Visiting Santa a
t the Road home


As many of you know... We Zupan's are known for being posers.. I mean super hot.. This is how our Christmas pictures always turn out!









It's always a competition to see who is the hottest!!I know my mom loves having a bunch of models for children!






P.S I graduate on May 8th! Don't forget!!!
I hope everyone had a great Christmas & a happy New Year!!!
Congrats to my hot cousin Alicia on her baby news!!!