Best Wishes to All Mothers

Good Morning Ladies & Gentlemen,

I would like to wish all the mothers...and even the future mothers out there a glorious Mother's Day!!! All the mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, and even the not-so-great-grandmothers. I just finished calling up my mom and she was glad to hear it. Here are some pictures of her over the years. Isn't she lovely?

Probably a high school picture

Here's a picture of a newlywed couple, my mom & dad

Some blonde gremlin-like creature & my mom

She says that's a picture of me...but I don't recall

A merry Christmas moment

Proof that I always looked good in a suit...any suit

Proof that Chuck E. Cheese & I go way back

That's my Grandma Love next to the mouse

We miss you, Grandma Love!!!

The Grand Canyon & my mom

Even 80's fashion couldn't stop her hotness...

My mom & stepdad

The King & my mom last summer

St. Louis last summer

Gort, my mom, & me in Seattle in February

Weird thing is...this week is more like a Father's Day Weekend than a Mother's Day Weekend...but we discussed my hosting her down in Vegas during Father's Day when/if I move down there. We also talked about a few years ago when I took her & my grandma to New Orleans for a few days. That was a fun trip. Yesterday, I went with my dad & stepmom to the Dancing Crane and their prices were a lot less than they were during Christmas...so I may have to do some shopping there soon for various birthdays & other holidays. That store is awesome for decorating & just nifty pretty shiny stuff. I wonder if they have stores like that in Vegas. Probably. My stepmom loves that store, so she got a few things for her new workout room (in the recently renovated basement) and was quite happy with her purchases. Oh...and she liked the presents of bath balls (that dissolve and make your tub silky & smelly apparently) and seashells from San Diego a few months ago.

Then my dad & I made our way to the Utah Blaze game...and it was awesome. They gave us souvenior license plates, the team was great and won the game in a blowout 71-36, and of course we were loud and obnoxious in support of our home team...and they won their second game in a row...and of the season. Here are some pictures...

The Blaze faced their most dangerous adversary...themselves!!!

Nothing announces a starting lineup like pyrotechnics

"And your starting quarterback....number 1...

Jesus "El Saviorrrrrrr" Chriiiiist!!!"

Up 30-14 at the half...but the show had just begun

Breast Cancer Awareness has spread into the halftime show...

and deadly diseases have never been sexier in my opinion.

BMX stunts were part of the show too

The football in the AFL is slightly larger...

This Mr. Edsall (said on his jersey) shared my thoughts,

"WOOOHOOO!!! Breast cancer musical chairs!!!"

Final score - Utah Blaze 71, Colorado Crush 36

"Good game, good game, good game, good game..."

Well, today I get to spend my Mother's Day working until midnight...but it's okay...because my momma knows that I love her...and she loves me...and I'll be in Vegas in less than three days. It's gonna be a fun trip. Again, I wish all you mothers out there a wonderful day...and be sure that your man, children, pets, all cater to you today. Today is your day. Sit back, relax, and just enjoy being you...as we do the other 364 days of the year. Have a great night everybody!!!

P.S. I Love You

Good Evening Ladies & Gentlemen,

Last night's Movie Night was not to be...but JL Clyde & I hung out and finished Season 3 of Battlestar Galactica...and now can't wait for Season 4 to come out. Great cliffhanger ending to the season though. The whole thing is about finding them finding this mythical planet called Earth...and the last shot is a quick flash of America's wang on a planet...also known as Florida. Need I say more? Okay then, sexy robots. After that, we started watching one movie...but it we found out quickly that we weren't in the mood for it...so we switched it to a romantic comedy that I rented called "P.S. I Love You" with Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Lisa Kudrow, and my reason for getting it...Gina Gershon. Definitely not enough Gershon in this movie (I expected so much more of her to be shown...in every possible way) but it was still pretty good, I thought. The premise is sad...about a husband dying very young...and the widow trying to move on...but it was very well done (though a little far fetched & sappy at times) but it was quite hilarious...and I might be a little Irish because I really dig their attitude towards life. No worries, let's drink...and maybe f**k afterwards. (The key is to say it really fast & mumbly...because then it's apparently cute) If you like romantic comedies, check it out. If not, watch "300" or "Showgirls" or "Bound" or something else. Whatever you're into.

This morning, I took my mom to lunch for Mother's Day...and gave her a dozen roses...and I hate to regift a gift...but I passed along my autographed copy of "J. Rooker, Manatee" to her...because she likes manatees like I like pandas...so she was ever so appreciative...and she'll certainly be reading it to my niece Kelaudri this weekend. So it's the gift that keeps on giving. We ate at Garcia's Mexican Restaurant in Layton and it was it's usual great food...and wonderful conversation with my mom. I know that I say this stuff all the time...but I loves my mom...and she loves me...and I think every day should be Mother's Day. I only wish there was more that I could do for her...but in the meantime, I'll try to keep her happy. So far, so good.

After lunch, I was in my brother's neighborhood, so I went to hang with him and the family for a few hours. We found a copy of "Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill!" for me...but couldn't get it onto a DVD...so he'll get that to me eventually. I already have him on the hunt for John Woo's "The Killer" too...because those are my white buffalo that I hear legends about...but can't seem to find. He also made me a CD of their wedding pictures...so I'll be sharing that with you guys shortly. Maybe before going to Vegas in a few days. We shall see. We played some "Grand Theft Auto IV" and I played with my nieces. They really like their Uncle $teve...and I can't blame them...because I really enjoy being around them...and there's a lot to be said for enjoying the company of somebody who enjoys your company in return. On the drive back home, I got a call from Bubbles, who was having a party with some of her coworkers...and apparently they were talking about me, so they thought to give me a call. Is that awesome or what? I'm always glad to be the preferred topic of conversation at a table of beautiful, young ladies under the influence of alcohol. Vegas may be the place for me yet.

Well, it'll just be a quicky tonight...as I really don't have a lot to talk about besides the Spurs just finishing up their win against the Hornets to get back in their series. Still my pick to go all the way. Going for the ring for the thumb. Tomorrow, I'll be hanging with my dad & helping with some stuff around the house like moving furniture and cutting the grass. My guess is that he's nearly ready for our Vegas adventure...or at least he'd better be...because it's five days away...and I already have a night out planned with a bunch of ladies from my future employer. Blaze game coming up on Saturday night too. Should be good times. Anyway, I'll keep you posted on the events going on with regards to my possible new career, family visits, adventures, movies, and all the usual stuff. Have a great night everybody!!!

P.S. I Love you. Honestly, most of the time, I really do feel like the luckiest guy in the world...and I have all you guys to thank. My family, my friends, my coworkers, even my casual acquaintances. Thank you all so much for everything!!! Have a great night!!!

Odometers

Happy Mother's Day everybody...especially all the single mothers out there with deadbeat baby daddies. I've got nothing but love for ya!!! If you're ever feeling exceptionally lonely, feel free to drop me a line. We'll talk about it.

This week has been a great week for me for so many reasons. Most trivial though, both of my cars (don't worry, they're not new) had major events happen on their odometers. I know what you're thinking right now. "My golly gosh, BOTH of them on the SAME WEEK? Surely, you're making a joke at my expense." I assure you that I am not. First, my 1969 Pontiac LeMans that I've been restoring (big shout out to my dad & buddy Chris for their help) over the last few years just passed the 88,888.8 mile marker the other day driving to work. Had I not been getting on the onramp at the time of the occurence, I might have taken a cell phone picture...but I'm a very safe driving...mostly. Also, within the next few days, my 1988 Buick Park Avenue (the seats are like sofas & has power EVERYTHING) will be passing the 200,000 mile plateau. Through my hillbilly upbringing, it's traditional to be going over 100 MPH when passing the 100,000 plateau...but the only way my Park Avenue is getting up to 200 MPH is if it's dropped out of a cargo plane at 40,000 feet or so...so my question is, what is a man to do? Probably just pass it casually going to work, perhaps taking the time to take a picture to commemorate the moment...but that seems rather lame...or is this whole blog entry kind of lame? It's one of those everyday occurences that make me giddy...and I can only hope that you have similar vices that get you through the day...otherwise life gets really lame really quickly.

Join me next time when I discuss a very important topic...nay, time honored tradition. Of course, I am talking about the Legacy....of the Wingman. Ladies, you may want to read about it too. Just to understand why every lucky man out there has such a friend, who will jump on that live grenade to save his friend from a weekend of misery & abstinence, who will 'take one for the team' so that everybody receives benefit, & will make possibly inappropriate comments at precisely calculated times to avoid subjects that may or may not incriminate present parties. At the very least, you may learn a little about the incredible mystery...that is the mind of Man...and be mystified by how simple & effective it is. Now, if you'll excuse me...I have pancakes waiting for me. Thanks Mom!!! Also, big shout out to my stepmom Deleene! Best stepmom that a guy like me could have...

Mother's Day

Good Afternoon y'all,

Sure it may be my upbringing in the semi-rural areas of Utah, or the fact that I appreciate all that my parents have done for me in the rearing process, but I feel that Mother's Day is one of the most important holidays out there. In fact, were I the Lord Grace Chancellor or the World, I would move for the notion that everyday on the Gregorian Calendar be both Mother's & Father's Day with a dash of Christmahannakwanza. Some of you out there may be saying to yourself, "Wow, what a mama's boy!" and you would be absolutely right...but my daddy gets equal representation as well, just wait another month until his day comes around.

There are many skeptics out there that say Mother's Day is a collaborative effort between the various gift card companies out there commanded by General Hallmark & the Floral Industry...and you would be absolutely right...but the BS about showing your mother how much you appreciate them still rings true despite it's vale of Commercialism. Personally, my mother was there for me through better or worse, richer or poorer, & all that other stuff like marriage used to represent back before my father was an itch in grandpa's pants. When I was but a wee lad, we lived in a modestly stated, run-down fixer-upper in an older part of Ogden...and now we roll on dubs in the aptly named city of Eden. Moral of the story: Love, hard work, & knowing when to have fun is the key to moving up in the world. Who taught me all the tremendous values that I live by? This isn't rhetorical, I really want you to guess. That's right, my mama...and my dad had a few nuggets of wisdome in there too.

So, please...whether you truly care for your mother's well-being or not, because I understand that not all of them are as grand & wonderful as mine, please at least let them know that you appreciate them taking care of you...even if it's similar to how a 4-year old takes care of his new toy by throwing it against the way until it breaks & waiting for daddy to walk around barefoot & step on it. That is all I have to say on that. As for my personal life, I'm proud to say that I have a date tomorrow night...for the first time in a while...so wish me luck...or not...but at the very least, I request that you do not cock block...for that is very uncool. I wish you all success in your adventures as well. Until next time...peace.