my very first laundromat experience!

and to be honest. i didn't like it very much.

i miss my parents washing machine!

oh the freebies of parents!

First Anniversary

We celebrated our first Anniversary just the other day!

Since we were in the small town of Wheatland where the luxurious hotels are sparce and the we were already living in the motel 6 we decided to be all 'north face' and go camping!

Judge all you want on whethere this classifies as a fun romantic anniversary or not- but you know we handled it- it was both fun and romantic!

We drove to Hartville, which is a little historic town in Wyoming for dinner. It was so fun, and Jeff claims it blew Ruth's Chris out of the water!

And then we went camping, and it was too dark to set up a tent... so we decided to sleep in the car and I got realy cozy with all the buggis!

It was so pretty and an experience we will never forget! And we also set the car alarm off twice! Once at 1:00 AM and couldn't find the keys and again at 7:00 AM. Yay for wake up calls! We drove home and stopped for yummy breakfast on the way!

National High School Rodeo Finals- Gillette, Wyoming!

We were fortunate enough to be in Gillette the same time as the National High School Rodeo Finals. Which is a huge event bringing in cowboys From the U.S., Australia, and Canada. There have been different events going on all week, but we decided to go on Saturday which was the last night.

These people are true cowboys, we also sat in the Utah section and cheered for our people. And we even got to see one of ours win the National title- for something rodeo... It was pretty amazing!



Yeah we love pizza.

































I was sad that I didn't have my yee-haw gear.. But I sort of tried. I was in jeans and a plaid collar shirt, and braids. So I pretended as best I could.

It was really fun that we were able to go. We just have so much working going on with Jeff that it was good do something different and unique to Gillette. Since it's a high school event it was very family-oriented and everyone was cheering really loud and no one was drunk.

Moby + Jeff

Incase you didn't know this is our pup Moby... Also, if you didn't know then you must be very new to my blog- because lately he is a hot topic. And it's kinda sorta all that I blog about-my life is way cool k.

So anyways.
This is a relationship that I truly envy. Even though I know Moby loves me and probably more than Jeff. I can't help but get jealous when Moby sometimes picks Jeff. It's pretty obvious the bond these boys share.

Jeff always gets so mad when he's laying with Moby and I come and take away his blissful comfort and pull him over by me. I can't help it- I'm uber jealous.


Whenever I go in the car I take Moby with me... And sometimes Jeff doesn't have a ride home and I generously offer to pick him up and bring Moby with me. Moby now knows to look out the window when I say "daddy" (yeah I'm one of those pet owners).

I found this so funny so one day I decided to film it.

Whenever Jeff is laying on the bed Moby choice is right on his chest.



And this is how they ride in the car.





Love love love

Mt. Rushmore

So we stopped at Deadwood and saw Wild Bill's grave. The cemetery is actually amazing and was really neat and historic. It is up on the mountain side so all of the trees and multilevel graves was different. Funny side note: unnammed graves are those of prostitutes.. ha. I didn't get a picture of any, but there were a lot.

Oh you Wild man you!

Deadwood Overlook

Yeah, you know we did it National Treasure Style...

But really we decided that we cannot be this close to Mt. Rushmore and not visit.

What kind of Americans would we be? (probably still not very good ones since it was during the World Cup... way to support).

But we radio'ed it...

We ventured on a road trip with Chris and Kayde.

here is my asian tourist pic.

Anyways.

It was really rad. I have been there before, but Jeff never has. And Jeff was almost convinced (not by me) that seeing it from the road was sufficient. Wrong, and he sees the light now. And thinks that mt. Rushmore is kinda of awesome. Which it is. We are super glad that we went. When are we going to be this close to it again?

people in wyoming don't dress up for HP!!! what?!

This year was my first time not seeing Harry Potter at midnight. It was a little bit sad. The two theaters that Gillette has; one is closed down for the season... And the other doesn't pre-sell tickets. So by the time I got there to buy them they were sold out. So i got them for a later showing and we went the very next night.

And I was truly the only dressed up person and a little boy who Jeff claims dressed up when really I think he just has glasses.
My costume wasn't super great but for ten minutes and not much to work with I felt good about it. Do you like my straw of a wand??

Animal Cruelty?

ANIMALS

The other day a couple of us wives were at the park and heard kids saying they had seen a turtle. So we went over to the lake and were looking everywhere for the turtle and then hello turtle. Apparently they are snapping turtles so we couldn't go pick them up.

...and yes, I filmed them.

In this tree is a little black bird, that looks kind of like a miniature crow. This bird attacked me three times. I couldn't get close enough to get a picture.

Story.

I have been running on this little lake path a couple times now and I have noticed these birds that are uber loud- black with orange spots on their wings (useless information).

Anyways, today I was running and it was sort of windy so the first incident I thought was obviously an accident. But when it happened two more times...

This bird swooped on me and squaked at me!

I heard wings flapping rapidly and looked up and saw it saw it a foot above my head, then it flew away. Thought that was the accident.

Then on my second loop it was following me by trees. And came at me once literally almost landed on my head and then came at my again. So I sprinted away!

Oh and this is ferret. One of Jeff's co-workers got a pet ferret. So we went over to see it. I have never held a ferret before- it was a fun thing to do. They are actually pretty cute.

also, funny story- Jeff got attacked by a dog on Saturday.

An hour after he left, he came back all flustered with a dirty mud shirt, a hole in his shorts, scrapes on his arm, hand, and stomach.

Apparently sheep dogs aren't very nice and force you into a run and then a fall down an uphill rocky driveway. Don't worry no dog bites or stitches. Just some tender loving care helped him out and he was back on his way.

Poor babe with his battle wounds.

did I just make this blog rated R for posting blood and guts? oops sorry.

And then we discovered this little precious underneath a car, kinda. It was actually up in the engine. After a long time of "here kitty kitty." she was finally rescued. Then lost again, and chased through the parking lot, then rescued again. I decided to name her Gillette. Even though Ashlyn, five years old, wanted to name her Elise... Tomorrow we are takin her to the animal shelter. She is totally cute and will hopefully get adopted... By me.





Yeah, I dunno- the lady at the front desk wanted to give her hot dogs??





To read more on our tender hearts and my deep love for animals look here... don't worry this isn't like a link to the Humane Society. haha

Obviously I'm doing my part to stop animal cruelty... are you?

S'mores

I have this silly problem where once I get an idea in my head it HAS to be executed.

Anyone who knows me knows this is very true. Especially about food... or treats.

Sometimes I catch Jeff being careful what he says.

Just the other day he said he would bring me home a BIG HUNK after work. Since we didn't have enough time to get one before work.

Well he didn't forget but he did go to three stores to find one. And then when he came home empty handed... and I had waited all day for one- we both got in the car on a mission and finally found one.

So there are some examples of my silliness. But I guess you could look at it as determination right?

So this week it has been s'mores. And when I wanted to roast them earlier this week- he said it would be more fun to roast marshmellows this weekend when other people are there and it can be a little party with everyone. So the week drags on slowly and I keep looking forward to s'mores. And then Sunday comes and I'm pretty sure Jeff forgot and thought I had forgotten but no- s'mores were devoured. And we were creative and patient and did them on a grill.

...don't worry I'm still married- I just forget my ring sometimes.

Walking

If you guys were wondering what I do in Gillette I have mastered the art of walking. I'm really good at it. Walking with my dog, walking on grass or cement, uphill or downhill, etc.

Also, I'm good at taking pictures...of myself. Jeff isn't around (sounds like he left me) and I know you guys wanna see me! So I make do. Mirrors work really great for that- the people of myspace taught me that.







This is a look out point at a local park. Where you can really see alibis Gillette! Isn't is beautiful. Behind me are some mobile homes. Which seems to be a lucrative business here in Gillette. Everyone loves em!

en route Gillette, Wyoming.

We were very sad to leave Ft. Collins. We have really enjoyed our time there and everything that the fun little college town has to offer. We would love to go back and visit (it was like a mission for me).

but how hot is Jeff in this picture? Woo

 We truly were spoiled here! Is it a little sad that our favorite part was the washer/dryer. It was magical.

And we're off... 

It was so nice of the hotel to recognize Moby as a person and give him his own bed. Either that or they assumed that we were "having problems" as a couple and would need two beds. I don't know if I'm appreciative of their thoughtfulness or offended. And we do have a little kitchenette. And I did make eggs in a tea kettle- they worked out fine.

First things first.I spotted a Maverick on our way in and was in such a state of joy- I immediately fed my addiction and inhaled a delicious DC. And I was so happy to see the same summer deal as in SL- $1/Large Drink!

Also, I have had one of these every day...

Jeff? or Big Hunk?

...uh-oh...

Oh, Gillette.

So far, so good.

Being in a hotel has actually served me well- because I do not like to be kept in one room that somehow manages to be a bedroom, living room, small study area, and kitchen all day I have kept quite busy staying out and about. Its basically a condensed house.

Um, Rec center... aka awesome place to spend time has been super. This largest place ever has a huge rock climbing wall, free tanning, tennis, racketball, basketball, running track, full gym, lap pool, waterpark equipped with 2 outdoor waterslides, and foodcourt. This place is so large it amazes me. It is bigger than the Delta Center (what's Energy Solutions?)

I also love the view from my "house." Fields of amber followed by Kmart, Walmart, and KFC.

I have enjoyed my long showers filled with small sprinkles from the watering can shower head. However the hotel does compensate with 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner. That saves a little time.

Oh my phone service! You have altered my iPhone appreciation by miles. In Ft. Collins my phone would be dead at 10 am from searching for service. It sort of worked outside, but mostly it just worked best downtown. But here I can actually play around with my phone- Can you imagine getting a new phone, and not just any phone but an iPhone and not even being able to experience it? I think those following me on instagram and twitter have all noticed my comeback. I also think that my iPhone obsession shows in my post lately- every photo has been instagrammed..

The restaurants here are fun... I told Jeff I love to look around at the different businesses here to see what it's all about. There is actually a Pizza sign advertising a Pizza place that doesn't exist- that makes me sad. I was excited when I saw the sign. There is also a Fresh Donuts sign with no store attached to it either.

Tonight we went to a "nice" restaurant. And it actually is really nice and was quite delicious. But the waitress kept calling me "girl." Which doesn't sound that weird until I put it into context "Can I get you anything to drink girl?" "And what would you like girl?" "Here is your food girl."

It was so weird. But she did totally botch my order, gave me chicken instead of salmon... How do you do that? And when we asked her if the house was taking care of it, she didn't even respond. So we had to talk to the hostess. Don't worry we got it handled. There's $20.00 kept in our wallets! It was entertaining and delicious and we will probably go back!

The people of Gillette have some pretty sweet style- Three of Jeff's sales here have asked him if they get a free hat? Now, Jeff likes his hat so much that I couldn't even find a picture of him wearing it- but I took one of me in it for you! haha- I love that they want a hat. He actually already gave one away.

Anyways... We are only in Gillette for a couple of weeks. But I really want to get my honky tonk on while I am here- I am going to buy a cowboy hat and wear it like I was born here. The other thing I could do it buy liquor since people do that a lot here and need like 20 liquor stores- so I'll get on that too.

Firework Celebration

Yay!

For July 4th!

Yes, we both sported red, white, and blue- because we are patriotic and do that.

Everything was tradition- we BBQ'ed burgers and corn.

And of course enjoyed sky explosions!

...yeah she's pro with the roman candles

It was a blast!

I think that everyone knows that Wyoming knows Fireworks. So the multiple Firework shows fulfilled our expectations! We were extremely pleased with the length of the shows!

GO America!

next up... introduction to Gillette, Wyoming! and boy are you in for a treat!