Jason's Personal Apology to the World!

I just wanted to start out by saying, I'm sorry about Jana's actions and thoughts. Her feelings for the Dallas Cowboys are completely inappropriate and uncalled for. I have been trying to convince her of her flawed views, but I must admit it's nice she finally appreciates football! On a lighter note: My team, the Green Bay Packers are doing incredible this season! I am so happy for their 4-0 record right now--Green Bay is going to the Super Bowl this season, you have a Jason guarantee on that one! I am also very excited for Brett Favre and his record breaking streaks he is having (forget about the most career interceptions record that may be coming up)! He can finally retire happily. I'd like to take a moment of silence at this time...

...Thank You Brett Favre for making this one great season so far, and to all those who support the Packers!

my pick, my crush

Much to my brother-in-law's dismay, I have chosen The Dallas Cowboys as my NFL team. They are going to the SuperBowl, I can feel it. Why have I chosen them, you ask? For several reasons, listed here:

1. They win all their games. Duh.

2. I like their outfits.

3. Tony Romo is amazing at completing impossible passes.

4. Everything is better in Texas.

5. Their offense is brilliant. Terrell Owens is my favorite (besides Tony Romo, of course).

6. Jason doesn't like them, so it makes watching their games more fun.

7. Tony Romo is amazing at improvising impossible plays.

8. Watching the Cowboys was the first time I enjoyed football.

9. Wade Phillips, their head coach, makes me laugh. He's a funny, pudgy old man, and I like him.

10. TONY ROMO IS MY HERO.

BIG NEWS! I have a friend!

Wow, it's been awhile. Over a week, that must mean I've been keeping busy without piddling away my time on the computer! Yay for me!

The big news? I've made a real friend! We've been going walking during the day together (I got quite sunburned yesterday and now have two little matching blisters on my feet) and I'm so happy to have someone to talk to. I think it's been helping Jason out, too, because now I'm not jumping down his throat with mindless blabber as soon as he walks in the door.

Here are the latest in Addie pictures, enjoy!

Addie threw up all over Jason right before we went out. If you look closely, we were trying to get a good picture of the spit up all down his arm. Yum, yum, baby fun!

I had to get a picture of Addie in her stylish sandals. Check these out!

Jason and Addie, getting ready for a night out on the town and some good ole Memphis BBQ.
I took this picture this morning (can you believe she's already 13 weeks?). She smiles all the time now, so I thought it would be fun to get a big grin and post it. Adelyn is smarter now, though, and is interested in everything. She's very alert and takes in so much. Well, when I pulled out the camera, she couldn't stop staring at it. I tried to be sneaky about it and "hide" it behind some toys, but she wouldn't be fooled. She concentrated on the camera no matter where I moved it and wouldn't smile because she was focusing so much. I took the picture and thought it turned out pretty funny!

The NFL

I have an announcment. Yes, it's true, Jason has slowly converted me to enjoy football. One compromise of our marriage was that he be able to watch NFL Football, and I must admit, I've enjoyed it! I watched the entire second half of the Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys and I was surprised when I looked up and an hour had passed!

I've never been one for football. I went to a couple games in highschool, just because my friends went and it was the thing to do. And, as embarrassing as this is, in all my years at BYU I think I only went to 2 football games. Shameful, I know. It just seemed so boring-- running up and down the field, jumping on each other, pass the ball, throw the ball--it was nothing compared to hockey. Growing up in Michigan, I was a big fan of the Detroit Red Wings, actually, I was a big fan of the fighting involved in hockey. I like watching contact sports. Jason and I used to faithfully watch boxing and the UFC when we had Dish. Well, football isn't nearly as much of a "contact sport." There are less injuries, but, to compensate and hold my attention, it actually does take talent to play. During the Cowboys/Bears game I was particularly impressed by Tony Romo, Dallas' quarterback. He threw that ball dead-on during some pretty sticky situations, and I found myself leaning in towards the TV, hoping the play would pan-out.

Ok, so I've confessed. Now I have to pick a team to root for on the quest to the SuperBowl!

Hairy Update

Wow, we've been busy lately! It's a nice change for me, actually. Here is the update:

Jason LOVES optometry school. He loves shining all his new gadgets in my eyes, trying to figure out my prescription, my sphere, and whatever else he can glean from that bright orange light. He joined the school's Private Practice Club and they had their first meeting on Monday. He came home bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. An optometric consultant spoke with them about the "How To" of opening up your own business. He is thrilled about having his own office (I told him I get to pick out the lobby room chairs) and this meeting pumped him up even more.

It's wonderful to see him this excited. He looks forward to attending class and is enjoying making friends with others who have similar goals. I feel blessed to be here. While moving here has been a sacrifice in many ways, having the knowledge that we'll be able to move basically wherever we want and make a decent living and life for our family, makes Memphis worth it.

I have been busier as well. Yay! I just started exercising this week (I have the blisters to prove it!) and am feeling a lot more upbeat than I have in previous weeks. It's so true that exercise and physical activity really contribute to positive thinking. I feel the endorphins pumping through my veins! It's still HOT HOT HOT here, but I've been braving the heat and have been taking Addie to the park to walk/jog. It's good for both of us to get out, sweat, chase squirrels, and better ourselves. My goal is to be a family that is ACTIVE for fun. I want to take bike rides, hike, and camp together. I'm finally taking my first step towards making that goal a reality and it feels wonderful.

A tribute to Hutchinson, my maiden name

On our way to Memphis, Jason and I stopped at a gas station in the middle of Kansas. We found a treasure that I wanted to share with all of you...Hahaha! Random, I know.

more from Mrs. Hair

Addie was looking particularly cute on her way to church this morning, and her clothes are starting to finally fit her! (Notice the adorable shoes, Lisa. Many thanks.) She will be 10 weeks old this Tuesday, I can't beleive it! Adelyn is such a happy girl, when she isn't trying to poot. (Poot; verb, Southern slang meaning "to pass gas" or "fart." The word fart is considered naughty and not acceptable in common speech.) What a beautiful girl we have!
Jason's introducing her to hip-hop culture.

The view from the top of the Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis overlooking the Mississippi River. Not all downtown looks this run-down, but the view of the river from there is gorgeous.


I'm not going to lie, I've been rather lonely since coming here. It's taking me longer than expected to find friends. It's a good thing Addie and I can play together!

Our French woman.

Many baby outfits come with hats. They are adorable, but highly impracticle. This one came from Aunt Gemarie and while the hat is awfully big on her, it is awfully cute as well.

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's SuperAddie!