Here it is... my post-holiday post.... where I blog about all the useless crap I got for Christmas and all the New Year's Resolutions I plan to break in 2009.

So, Christmas.  Can I just say that Christmas 2008 kinda sucked?  Matt's sister Amy came down from Seattle and stayed for a week.  We had a $50.00 spending limit for Christmas gifts this year ( Read more... )

For friends and family who have asked me what I want for Christmas, I present my 2008 Wish List.  Please note:  I do not expect gifts from anyone.  But if you're one of those people saying to yourself, "I want to get something for Melenie for Christmas, but I have no idea what to get," this will give you some ideas.  =)


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When I was a kid, my mom used to make these cookies called Sour Cream Softies.  I loved them.  I used to ask her for them all the time.  When I got older, we baked them together.  Baking "softies" with my mom is one of my happiest childhood memories.

The other day, out of the blue, I remembered them.  The memory just came out of nowhere... one ( Read more... )

In addition to brining my holiday turkey before roasting it, I've decided to make my stuffing from scratch as well.  The Grand Adventure continues!

I've never made stuffing from scratch before.  I've always stuffed my turkey with pre-made stuffing.  Stove Top Savory Herb, to be exact.  And it's always come out pretty good.  but let's be honest, it's ( Read more... )

My blog entry last week was so depressing.  The holidays are quickly approaching, starting with Thanksgiving, so I have decided to try and be more grateful about what I have, instead of being depressed about what I don't have.  Sure, things aren't great, and I'm gonna be 40 next week, but things could be much, much worse.

I decided the first thing I ( Read more... )

If you saw ME in a police car, what would you think I got arrested for? Answer me, then if you want, post to your own journal and see how many crimes you get accused of.

You know the movie When Harry Met Sally with Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan?  We watched it the other night.  Great movie.  Lots of cute scenes (including the famous Meg Ryan fake orgasm scene in the coffee shop).

Anyhow, there's a scene in the movie where Meg Ryan finds out that her ex-boyfriend is getting married, and she's all upset.  Harry comes ( Read more... )

So, the election this year seems to be one of the most important in a long, long time.  I had a long conversation with my sister about this the other night about two big issues -- abortion, and the institute of marriage.  My personal views of these issues have always been contrary to the basic beliefs of the LDS Church, and it's something I have ( Read more... )

Wow, has it really been almost two months since I blogged?  Crazy.

Things are busy right now.  Hectic, actually.  with six weddings and an Engagement shoot in the month of October, I haven't had time to do much of anything since we got home from our trip to the cabin and the Tetons.

The trip was great.  My sister Heather came down from Seattle with ( Read more... )

Can I just say I hate bugs?  All bugs.  I hate them.  They're so incredibly nasty.  When I meet my Maker, I have every intention of asking him why he felt the need to make such awful things.  Except for ladybugs, which are cute.

We're still fighting the ticks from hell.  Both of the dogs have been treated with Frontline and groomed, so their fur is ( Read more... )