New Hobby: Wii

We can't get enough! The best part is that it really looks somewhat like us playing ! (Besides the funny bodies and spheres for hands.)



I am NOT a gamer. I've always just avoided every kind of video game including arcades. I'm not good, not patient and don't bother learning, but this is right up my ally and I even beat Mike half the time. I'd have to say though, I do get a little sore from all the pitching, hitting, bowling and may develop a case of tennis elbow if I'm not careful. My favorite to sit back and watch is Mike boxing, I love it! The other night I headed to bed while Mike was doing homework. I got up an hour later for a drink and caught Mike playing.

Every one needs to come play with us!!

New Addition

My sister had her baby yesterday, and only 2 days late! Since she's far far away in no man's land (AKA Reno) My mom flew out, but no one else in the family has gotten to meet the new addition, except via cell phone pictures. Maybe buy the time we do meet her she'll have a name. The fickle parents haven't decided on a name yet, but I guess there's no real deadline for a name. One thing's for sure, she looks like a Hardy as for now.

CONGRATS Delyse and Dane! And welcome to the world Baby Hardy!

Valentine's Trip

I love traveling and have needed it with this crazy winter. I always bug Mike to plan a weekend get-away and also share my big trip ideas, but never does Mike take me seriously. When he suggested we go to Henderson for Valentine's and over the 3-day weekend I was so excited.

We had a blast with both our families. our two big highlights of the weekend were 1.My little brother, Dane, taught us how to use his Rip-Stick and Mike mastered it after spending most of Saturday cruising around the patio and cul-de-sac. Finaly Sunday I was getting the hang of it and it's now at the top of our list of toys we want. 2. We spent al Monday morning at the park with boh our families. Little Mason and Brady cruised around on their bikes, so cute! We played on the playground, more Rip-Stick action, jumbo frizbees, picnic and watched Mason walk in circles learning how to walk my parents' do K8. (ha,ha, like k-9 but said Kate, my dad has a great sence of humor!)

I was sad to leave our family and the warm weather, and a little frustrated considering we left our car behind. It's getting a little work done.

I got his in a email from Ashley and thought this was fun. Enjoy.

SUN-day FINALLY!

Oh man, I just had the best Sunday nap ever. That's right, this spot on the floor brought me the most joy and refreshment ever. Finally a little sun. Well, sort of. I didn't get to hop in the pool or throw down a blanket on the grass since the snow still lingers, but I did get to feel the nice warm sun with only a slight cool breeze. Right now I'm even enjoying blogging from the comfort of my balconi with my short sleeves as if it was spring already. I can almost say that I'm getting a little hot! Thank goodness for the cool breeze, ha!

It has been the best little escape from it all. Leaving church today, I got so excited to feel the sun subtlely heat up my black outfit. Once home, I opened up the shades and welcomed in that heat that we've all been missing for months. I got pretty comfy on the floor, feeling the sun warm my skin! Waking up warm and dazed as if I had just fallen asleep by the pool. Summer can't come soon enough!

Wait a second, I just got a breeze accompanied by a nice farm aroma, maybe the snow melting equals fresh smells that I don't want, oh no!

If it's not romance or comedy, make it REALITY

Our house is a TV bum house. The Office, Sam Who, Notes from..,Men in Trees, Oct Road, are just a few of my fav's, but with all the reruns, it's all about the REALITY TV. I love it. Shows like the Rob and Big, Run's house, The model stuff, and so many moree keep us entertained, but I've got a new FAV! DANCE CREW! Maybe I like the reality so much because it allows me the vicarious joy it brings. If I could choose anything to learn and devote my life to (without the expenses, maybe even get paid to learn from scratch) it would be dancing. I did a little Ballroom in college, but felt it was a reality to pursue but the passion is still there. When watching SYTYCD I always flinch as I try to sit still fighting the urge to imitate and pretend like I know what I'm doing. So this new show it's just as SIK! Sweet tunes with some bad@$$ moves. Maybe in my next life.

• MTV
• Music Videos
• MTV Shows
• Entertainment News

B-Ball

I don't usually jump at the chance of attending BYU events, but second row seats and seeing our friend Sam play seemed like a pretty cool opportunity. The VIP treatment did make me feel special, tons of treats, individual coolers under the comfy seats, I just wish I was more into sports.

Our mouths full of treats

Some nice half-time complementry treats

att and Tig- Jess dodged the camera

Go Sam!

CHRISTMAS IN RENO

This year my family all got together in Reno. My sister has been on bed rest so we all flew out to her place so we could be together. 10 people in a 2 bedroom apartment sounded crazy but was actually pretty good and went by too fast.

What do you do after all the presents are opened and you're stuck in Reno? Lots of movies and games.

We had some fun last minute family photos. I love my family!

and some SLEDDING!

Laundry time ANYTIME!

I'm so excited, we have a washer and dryer now and for the first time in almost 2 1/2 years we don't have to go to Mike's parents to do laundry! YEAH! (We totally have appreciated them and now we can go to their house for Sunday dinners because we want to, and don't have to). We weren't too excited to have to buy the W/D combo since it was just more money than we expected, but I love them.

Adding to our home

My need to try to make things rather than just buy carries on into my home decorating. It's amazing what some paint can do for a old dresser.

I don't think that after buying the pillow and fabric that I really save all that much compared to just buying a pillow.

It's also great what that same paint can do for some tacky frames.

I still have more projects in mind, but it may take me forever.