It really is easy to have the best weekend ever when you have the best friends ever.
It started with a little holiday adventure to Arden Fair Mall to take a picture with Santa to get us in the holiday spirit. We then enjoyed a lovely feast of Morraccan food where we ate with our hands only, (way to go Toni!)and saw some belly dancers. To top the whole weekend off, all eight of us curled up around the fire and watched one of the greatest Christmas movies of all times, National Lampoon's Chistmas Vacation. I mean, what doesn't say "good times" more than Chevy Chase's redition of Joy to the World?
12.19.2005
12.11.2005
12.06.2005
Finally!
Everytime, without fail, the first thing I think of when I walk into the dry cleaners is, "Maybe today. Maybe today will be the day that the cleaner doesn't have to push the button that rotates the clothes and brings your freshly pressed garments to you because my clothes will be right in front, waiting for me."
Yesterday, my friends, was that day. I knew the odds were not in my favor but I whole-heartedly beleived that one day it would happen. And happen it did, as if my skirt knew I was coming.
This incident has restored my hope that the day will come that my luggage will be the first piece off the ramp at baggage claim. I girl can dream, can't she?
Yesterday, my friends, was that day. I knew the odds were not in my favor but I whole-heartedly beleived that one day it would happen. And happen it did, as if my skirt knew I was coming.
This incident has restored my hope that the day will come that my luggage will be the first piece off the ramp at baggage claim. I girl can dream, can't she?
12.03.2005
Our First Christmas: Act 1, Scene 1
Heather: How about this one?
Grant: It's too small.
Heather: No it's not. It's fine.
Grant: It has to be at least as tall as me, at least!
Heather: But honey...
Grant: No. In fact, I need to have to reach to put the tree topper on, okay!
Heather: Okay.
Grant: If that one was for sale, I would take it home with me (pointing to the 40 foot pine tree growing in the Target parking lot.)
Heather: Ok, this one is too small.
Grant: It's too small.
Heather: No it's not. It's fine.
Grant: It has to be at least as tall as me, at least!
Heather: But honey...
Grant: No. In fact, I need to have to reach to put the tree topper on, okay!
Heather: Okay.
Grant: If that one was for sale, I would take it home with me (pointing to the 40 foot pine tree growing in the Target parking lot.)
Heather: Ok, this one is too small.
11.28.2005
If it's wrong....
...then I'm as wrong as wrong can be. That's right! I am not ashamed to admit it! I have been listening to 96.5, and it's non-stop Chirstmas music. I know, it's lame, but it makes me happy and you can't stop me from doing it. You can tease all you want, but to you I say tis the freakin' season Ebenezer!
Please keep speaking to me.
Please keep speaking to me.
11.14.2005
The Year of 25: Brittaney Meyer
November 12, 2005
In attendance: The Ropsheyers and Co.
What: Ice Blocking
Where: Mission San Jose High School
Why: Uh...because it is awesome!
In attendance: The Ropsheyers and Co.
What: Ice Blocking
Where: Mission San Jose High School
Why: Uh...because it is awesome!
11.09.2005
My little Brittaney is all grown up!
I would like to dedicate this post to my best friend Brittaney because today she turns a quarter of a century old.
I have to say, in my completely unbiased opinion, that we have the best friendship ever. We talk to each other almost everyday. We always support each other when need be. I know that no matter what, I can count on Brittaney. We can make each other laugh, even when no one else thinks we are being funny. And we have only had one fight, which Brittaney may try to tell you that I was being unreasonable but don't buy it.
Anyway, Happy Birthday B. I love you.
Love,
Your Heather
I have to say, in my completely unbiased opinion, that we have the best friendship ever. We talk to each other almost everyday. We always support each other when need be. I know that no matter what, I can count on Brittaney. We can make each other laugh, even when no one else thinks we are being funny. And we have only had one fight, which Brittaney may try to tell you that I was being unreasonable but don't buy it.
Anyway, Happy Birthday B. I love you.
Love,
Your Heather
11.06.2005
I must be getting old.
Let me tell you why.
Last night Grant and I went to a show in the city which I was happy to be going to because I was going to be spending the evening with my husband, but if it had been up to me, we would not have been going.
Anyway, we drive to the city and I go to get my ID and ATM card out of my purse when I realize, my ID is not in my purse. It was then that Grant tells me this is a 21 and up show...fantastic.
We wait in line for our tickets, which we have already purchased of course and the whole time I am saying, "This is never going to work." They were checking all IDs. So we got up to the door and Grant tells the guy, "My wife forgot her ID is there any way that we can..."
The bouncer looks at Grant's ID and looks at me and says, "What's his birthday?" Which I recite. Then he asks, "What's your birthday?" Which I also recite. He then says, "Alright, go on in."
Nice! It was so simple. So I guess it comes down to this, either the guy thinks "What's the big deal, she is probably over 21." Or, "There is no way that woman is under the age of 21."
I hope he was not thinking the latter. It's probably unlikely. Whatever, it got me in.
Last night Grant and I went to a show in the city which I was happy to be going to because I was going to be spending the evening with my husband, but if it had been up to me, we would not have been going.
Anyway, we drive to the city and I go to get my ID and ATM card out of my purse when I realize, my ID is not in my purse. It was then that Grant tells me this is a 21 and up show...fantastic.
We wait in line for our tickets, which we have already purchased of course and the whole time I am saying, "This is never going to work." They were checking all IDs. So we got up to the door and Grant tells the guy, "My wife forgot her ID is there any way that we can..."
The bouncer looks at Grant's ID and looks at me and says, "What's his birthday?" Which I recite. Then he asks, "What's your birthday?" Which I also recite. He then says, "Alright, go on in."
Nice! It was so simple. So I guess it comes down to this, either the guy thinks "What's the big deal, she is probably over 21." Or, "There is no way that woman is under the age of 21."
I hope he was not thinking the latter. It's probably unlikely. Whatever, it got me in.
11.02.2005
Best of the first annual Shellen Halloween party
1. The clever menu. For example, "Tina come get some ham, roll-ups"
2. The photo studio. I would venture to say some of the best pics ever.
3. Oats for all to share! Thanks Joel.
4. The giant ceiling spider.
5. The literal costume representation of the theme thanks to Josh ((aka: Naoplean Bonaparte) and Toni (aka: Dynamite). Nice work.
6. A new friend! Hi Tina!
7. Ryan dressed up like the lyon that he is!
8. Maker's Mark. Nice choice Nicole.
9. The tots!
10. Great friends! Thanks to all who came!
Unitl next year.....
2. The photo studio. I would venture to say some of the best pics ever.
3. Oats for all to share! Thanks Joel.
4. The giant ceiling spider.
5. The literal costume representation of the theme thanks to Josh ((aka: Naoplean Bonaparte) and Toni (aka: Dynamite). Nice work.
6. A new friend! Hi Tina!
7. Ryan dressed up like the lyon that he is!
8. Maker's Mark. Nice choice Nicole.
9. The tots!
10. Great friends! Thanks to all who came!
Unitl next year.....
10.30.2005
Well, it's official
That's right people! I am now an official, card carrying (literally) Shellen. Last Monday I found my way to the Social Security Office which I think is actually one of the saddest places on earth, and had my name changed.
As excited I was to get married, this was a step I was not looking forward to talking. I never thought it would bother me until the reality of the whole thing hit me. Just like that I am not Heather Andersen anymore. But I like Heather Andersen. It makes me feel special when I say things like, "that's Andersen, with an sEn." Us "sen's" have had to fight for the correct spelling of our name since, well the beginning of time, or, well at least it feels like that. I guess I just was sad to give that up.
But, through compromise, I did it. I did not so much as change my name, rather I added to it. And I am happy with that decision. So I am offcially as "Mrs." now. And although I will never Miss again, I will always be an Andersen (Shellen).
As excited I was to get married, this was a step I was not looking forward to talking. I never thought it would bother me until the reality of the whole thing hit me. Just like that I am not Heather Andersen anymore. But I like Heather Andersen. It makes me feel special when I say things like, "that's Andersen, with an sEn." Us "sen's" have had to fight for the correct spelling of our name since, well the beginning of time, or, well at least it feels like that. I guess I just was sad to give that up.
But, through compromise, I did it. I did not so much as change my name, rather I added to it. And I am happy with that decision. So I am offcially as "Mrs." now. And although I will never Miss again, I will always be an Andersen (Shellen).
10.14.2005
The Wedding...
...was fantastic. Seriously, there were no hiccups. Everything went just according to plan. I had the best time and from what I am hearing so did everyone else. My bridal party did such a great job. I could not have asked for a better group of peeps. And best of all, I got to marry the man that I have been in love with since the 7th grade. How cool is that! Thank you all for being a part of our day. I will never forget it. I love you all!
Now...the honeymoon...
...was fantastic. Italy was amazing. Everyone should go if you have the chance. Rome was insane. It was huge, crazy and busy. Several times we were almost hit by cars and/or vespas. The ruins of the Roman forum and the Colosseum were unreal and the Vatican was one of the most impressive things I have ever seen in my life and the gelato was amazing.
Positano was like nothing I had ever seen before. It was beautiful, charming and quaint depite the 2 days of thunder and lightning storms. The houses and shops started at the beach and acended vertically up the hill side. The seafood was out of this world, the limoncello was fantastic and again, the gelato was amazing.
Although it was hard to leave, the last few days in Italy involved pretty hellish traveling and were were definitly ready to come home to our friends, family and our own bed.
One thing I did realize while on our honeymoon was that we have the best friends and family in the world. There were often times when we would see something so amazing and I would think, "I wish our friends were hear to see this too. They would love it." How cool do your friends have to be so that you actually miss them while on your honeymoon. Of course there were times when I was very glad you were not there but seriously, I love you guys.
Apparently, Brittaney missed me so much, that she took a little trip herself. Please find your way to her sight because I think she just might be the funniest person I know.
Positano was like nothing I had ever seen before. It was beautiful, charming and quaint depite the 2 days of thunder and lightning storms. The houses and shops started at the beach and acended vertically up the hill side. The seafood was out of this world, the limoncello was fantastic and again, the gelato was amazing.
Although it was hard to leave, the last few days in Italy involved pretty hellish traveling and were were definitly ready to come home to our friends, family and our own bed.
One thing I did realize while on our honeymoon was that we have the best friends and family in the world. There were often times when we would see something so amazing and I would think, "I wish our friends were hear to see this too. They would love it." How cool do your friends have to be so that you actually miss them while on your honeymoon. Of course there were times when I was very glad you were not there but seriously, I love you guys.
Apparently, Brittaney missed me so much, that she took a little trip herself. Please find your way to her sight because I think she just might be the funniest person I know.
9.09.2005
8.31.2005
“I’ll take Cosmo…and throw in a shooting while you are at it.”
Never in a million years did I think I would be spending about 2 minutes of my bachorlette party hiding under a table waiting to hear the sound of gun fire. Looking back on the ordeal I realize that the best case scenario happened in the worst case scenario and that is the most important thing to remember. But I am not going to lie; I have never been so scared in my life.
However, I refused to let it bring down the party, so the girls and I got the hell out of downtown Sac and went to Mandango’s (my old stomping ground) where I proceeded to have several more drinks purchased for me. Needless to say, was feeling good.
I delayed this post because I was trying to come up with the perfect way to re-tell the events of August 27, 2005. But, it looks like Toni and Brittaney beat me too it and I could not have said it better myself. Please see below:
Preconceived notions are a dangerous thing....we thought we'd dance on the table at the bar, instead we hid underneath one. –Toni
Thank you Mrs. Delp for teaching me, not only earthquake, but drive-by survivor skills as well. I would say we should do it again sometime but, let's face it, one shooting per lifetime is more than enough. –Brittaney.
However, I refused to let it bring down the party, so the girls and I got the hell out of downtown Sac and went to Mandango’s (my old stomping ground) where I proceeded to have several more drinks purchased for me. Needless to say, was feeling good.
I delayed this post because I was trying to come up with the perfect way to re-tell the events of August 27, 2005. But, it looks like Toni and Brittaney beat me too it and I could not have said it better myself. Please see below:
Preconceived notions are a dangerous thing....we thought we'd dance on the table at the bar, instead we hid underneath one. –Toni
Thank you Mrs. Delp for teaching me, not only earthquake, but drive-by survivor skills as well. I would say we should do it again sometime but, let's face it, one shooting per lifetime is more than enough. –Brittaney.
8.21.2005
8.11.2005
Very Un-Bridal of Me
I am truly sorry. I Thought the past 10 months would have been posts about nothing but wedding info and news. Looking back I realize that I have failed you. I would like to say that I have not posted about my wedding plans because the actual planning part has taken over all of my free time. However, that too would be a lie. I fact, I have found the past 10 months to be fairly easy. Sure, there were slight hiccups along the way, the most recent one being a small bridesmaid dress fiasco, but other than that, everything seems to really be falling into place.
Maybe I haven't felt too stressed because I don't actually realize how soon the wedding is yet. I mean, it is only 7 weeks and 2 days away and we still need to make the programs, get the favors, finish up the last handful of invites that are missing pieces of addresses, get all the groomsmen and bridesmaids fitted, get gifts for our bridal party, pick out music for the ceremony, pick out the music for the reception, firm up honeymoon plans, count up the responses, assign seating, have my final fitting, get my hair cut, have my hair trial....Oh God. I have to go.
Maybe I haven't felt too stressed because I don't actually realize how soon the wedding is yet. I mean, it is only 7 weeks and 2 days away and we still need to make the programs, get the favors, finish up the last handful of invites that are missing pieces of addresses, get all the groomsmen and bridesmaids fitted, get gifts for our bridal party, pick out music for the ceremony, pick out the music for the reception, firm up honeymoon plans, count up the responses, assign seating, have my final fitting, get my hair cut, have my hair trial....Oh God. I have to go.
8.04.2005
Conversations with Jessie
Me: I have not had a good "Conversations with Jessie" in a while.
Jessie: Uh-huh.
Me: Did you read my post about...
Jessie: Heather, I don't read your blog.
Jessie: Uh-huh.
Me: Did you read my post about...
Jessie: Heather, I don't read your blog.
7.08.2005
I'm ready...
...to not be at work today.
...to relax in a raft on the American River
...to hang out with some of my favorite people.
...to de-stress.
...to drink wine until I'm goofy.
...to not think about anything but having a good time for a few days.
...to relax in a raft on the American River
...to hang out with some of my favorite people.
...to de-stress.
...to drink wine until I'm goofy.
...to not think about anything but having a good time for a few days.
7.05.2005
Conversations with...
No, not Jessie. I know that my readers are always a fan of that feature. But today I will pay tribute to my best friend Brittaney, who does not have a blog but should because of hilarious gems like this one:
Scene: intermission at Jessie's musical
Brittaney: I need something to eat...and something to pee in.
Apparently she did not care if it was a toilet, just a bowl shaped receptical of some kind.
Scene: intermission at Jessie's musical
Brittaney: I need something to eat...and something to pee in.
Apparently she did not care if it was a toilet, just a bowl shaped receptical of some kind.
6.05.2005
It has been a long time...
5.15.2005
I didn't get that memo.
I went to the dentist the other day and of course I have cavities. The dentist told me I had "a couple" cavities which I thought meant two. But no, I have four. FOUR! So then she asks me how often I floss my teeth and I say "a couple times a week." (which I admit is an slight exageration). And she tells me, "Well really you should be flossing twice a day."
Twice a day. Since when? Has anyone else heard of this because this is news to me. Oh well. The first filling will take place on June 1st. I say first because I have so many, I have to go back two times. At least I have a better dental plan.
Twice a day. Since when? Has anyone else heard of this because this is news to me. Oh well. The first filling will take place on June 1st. I say first because I have so many, I have to go back two times. At least I have a better dental plan.
5.02.2005
Over the Rhine
I have been waiting for Grant to post something about the Over the Rhine show we went and saw the other night so I could simply post something like this:
"My thoughts exactly"
And then have a link to Grant's site so you could read his review. But since he hasn't, I guess I do have something to say.
What that performance made me realize was that everything really does happen for a reason. Just go with me.
When Grant let for Georgia to do the internship with Paste, I was less than thrilled if you can imagine. As crappy as it was to be away from him for 3 months, had he not gone, we probably never would have thought to listen to an Over the Rhine album. Seeing them perform was seriously one of the coolest expereinces of my life. Had Grant never gone, it would never have happened.
I know I may sound crazy and I may be reading way too much into this whole thing, but seriously, be thankful for all the expereinces you have in your life. I really think that there is a reason why they happen. And it is really, really cool when you figure that out.
"My thoughts exactly"
And then have a link to Grant's site so you could read his review. But since he hasn't, I guess I do have something to say.
What that performance made me realize was that everything really does happen for a reason. Just go with me.
When Grant let for Georgia to do the internship with Paste, I was less than thrilled if you can imagine. As crappy as it was to be away from him for 3 months, had he not gone, we probably never would have thought to listen to an Over the Rhine album. Seeing them perform was seriously one of the coolest expereinces of my life. Had Grant never gone, it would never have happened.
I know I may sound crazy and I may be reading way too much into this whole thing, but seriously, be thankful for all the expereinces you have in your life. I really think that there is a reason why they happen. And it is really, really cool when you figure that out.
4.24.2005
Wedding nightmares.
I have had several of them. Last night I dreamed that it was not until after the ceromony was over that I realized the flowers had not been delivered. Then, it was not until after the reception was over that I realized that my future inlaws had not been there at all. When I asked Grant where they were, he told me that they had forgotten that they had already committed to going to a graduation party and just couldn't attend both. Next thing I know, Grant and I are at the graduation party and I confronted his parents about their decision. His mom's response was, "Well, we already RSVPed to this party and you know, he (the guy the graduation party was for) has always felt like a son to me."
Pretty funny. Luckily the only wedding nightmares I have experienced have been the ones that wake me up in the middle of the night.
Pretty funny. Luckily the only wedding nightmares I have experienced have been the ones that wake me up in the middle of the night.
4.03.2005
Why the groom is not involved in picking out the flowers.
Me: What do you want on the boutonnieres?
Grant: Flowers.
Me: Okay, but...
Grant: Or...mice.
Lovely.
Grant: Flowers.
Me: Okay, but...
Grant: Or...mice.
Lovely.
3.08.2005
Why didn't I think of this before?
Last night I got 8 hours of sleep. 8 full hours. And can I just say that this morning, I feel fabulous. I can't wait to go to bed at a decent hour tonight.
3.03.2005
Is it weird....
...that I am totally excited to have this:
"Hello, you have reached the desk of Heather Andersen etc, etc,"
I have a desk! It is inside a cubicle! And I like, decorated it, with pictures and stuff! And I get to wear clothes to work that are not riddled with tempura paint and "children stuff." I feel so grown-up!
"Hello, you have reached the desk of Heather Andersen etc, etc,"
I have a desk! It is inside a cubicle! And I like, decorated it, with pictures and stuff! And I get to wear clothes to work that are not riddled with tempura paint and "children stuff." I feel so grown-up!
2.27.2005
Goodbye
It was my last day of work on Friday and it was full of sad goodbyes and more tears than I ever thought I would shed. But, life goes on. The kids will be fine, I will be fine, everything will be fine. However, the kids did leave me with one final gift to remember them by....the flu. Yay!
2.23.2005
Conversations with Jessie
This afternoon...
Jessie: I need a drink. Oh wait...I can now!
Me: Nice.
Happy 21st birthday Jess.
Jessie: I need a drink. Oh wait...I can now!
Me: Nice.
Happy 21st birthday Jess.
2.21.2005
Drop whatever it is that you are doing...
...and go buy The Kite Runner. Amazing is all I need to say.
2.17.2005
Ouch.
I quit my job and my last day is the 25th. I start my new job on March 1st. I am excited, really excited. I am nervous, really nervous. I knew that I needed to change jobs, but I did not realize that it was going to be this hard. Especially after conversations like this:
Child 1: Why are you leaving us Miss Heather?
Me: Because I have to.
Child 2: But you are a teacher, and teachers are supposed to be with kids.
Me: I know, but I am not going to be a teacher anymore. I am going to do something different.
Child 3: But who is going to take care of us?
It was after that last question that I had to leave the table.
Child 1: Why are you leaving us Miss Heather?
Me: Because I have to.
Child 2: But you are a teacher, and teachers are supposed to be with kids.
Me: I know, but I am not going to be a teacher anymore. I am going to do something different.
Child 3: But who is going to take care of us?
It was after that last question that I had to leave the table.
2.15.2005
2.09.2005
Conversations with Jessie
Scene: Jessie has just told me a very long detailed story about how she got up really early this morning to get all dolled up for the boy who works at the coffee shop only to find out that upon her arrival, he was not in today. Action:
Jessie: My outfit was wasted!
Me: You will just have to go back tomorrow.
Jessie: Yeah. But now I need a new outfit and this one was the money outfit. I mean, anyone would have wanted to have me in this. Seriously.
My little sister ladies and gentlemen.
Jessie: My outfit was wasted!
Me: You will just have to go back tomorrow.
Jessie: Yeah. But now I need a new outfit and this one was the money outfit. I mean, anyone would have wanted to have me in this. Seriously.
My little sister ladies and gentlemen.
1.18.2005
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