Friday, June 18, 2010

My Own Bachelorette

Our 5th Anniversary was fast approaching. We had planned a cruise, we decided not to go. Not really smart to loose a chunk of your savings account when you have just started your own business. I was bummed, okay disappointed, but really I was mad and frustrated that we weren't going anywhere. Blake and I were joking that we were going to celebrate by buying a garden hose. Then...Blake surprised me and whisked me off to Jackson Hole! Totally planned it himself. I was shocked. I asked him if he would buy me a red rose and then say, "Jessica will you accept this rose?" and then I would answer, "Of course I will!" Then he told me that he loved me but when I made comments like that he felt like he was married to a 14 year old girl.

We stayed at the Teton Mountain Lodge Resort and Spa. It reminded me a lot of The Canyons resort in Park City where you walk out the entrance and the ski lift is in the parking lot. It was beautiful. It was the nicest hotel that we had ever stayed in. This was the bath tub/shower. We made good use of it =), oh was that TMI?!?
The Happy? Couple. 5 years, two college degrees, 1 child, approximately 3.4 yards in stretch marks, 3 trucks, 5 dogs, 4 snowmobiles, 3 4-wheelers, 2 cruises, 70 lbs gained and lost (between the two of us), 6+ Church Callings, and only threatened divorce 3 times!


We went to this grill/bar in Jackson Hole called "Billy's Grill." They make an insane amount of hamburgers to order, we hardly talked to each other, we were mesmerized by the head-shaven, tattoo armed/leg burger flipper who I think could have a future career at Tepanyaki.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

A Blurred Crotch, One Letter Short and Category 6 A-Hole

Yes, there are cute pictures of my son on my camera needing to be blogged, and all you judgemental moms out there can think I am an insensitive, air-headed, smut craving maniac but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this show. And it's not only me, I read on the internet (so you know it must be true) that this is the best watched season in Bachelorette history!

One-On-One #1- Frankie
Does anybody else think this guy looks like a big fat nerd ball? I felt some chemistry between them, you know, me, Ali and Frankie, I could feel it. Did you notice how much they were jumping on each other? Weirdo. First kiss of the season. Semi-McSteamy, I'd say a 6 out of 10. She will keep him around until the hometown dates.

Group Date-
This is where television gets good. My favorites:
  • Ali starts by saying "I'm really grateful for the opportunity we have to give back today." Yep, by prancing around in a black bikini while watching 12 guys in speedos and boardshorts frolick around a beach. Way to give back, it's tough isn't it!
  • After putting on a speedo bachelor says, "My mom is going to love this."
  • Jonathan the weatherman reluctantly putting on the speedo, "You know I don't have a huge *&$%." Way to admit it on National television dude. Good luck with your future dating.
  • I think Jonathan, the weatherman said after trying on the speedo, "When they handed me this I wasn't sure but...it really feels nice."
  • Again Jonathan the weatherman, "What's the forecast? 100% chance my crotch will show."
  • Unknown bachelor, "Hey Craig, quit lookin' like a jerk"
  • Bachelor, "On a scale from 1-10, Ali's a 63"
  • After Ali touched Kasey's leg, "She touched my leg, it was great to have that intimacy with her." Dude, what are you going to say after you get some real action. She touched your freakin' leg?!?
  • What bachelorette episode wouldn't be complete without again, another solo guitar love sonnet?

On-One-On #2-Jesse

Bland bland bland. I was kind of surprised that he got the rose. I didn't sense much chemistry with them. Everything seemed so forced. The conversations seemed to drag. Ali looked really good though in that silver flowing dress and you got to love the producers of the Bachelorette for trying to set up the "coming down the stairs" romantic shot.

My early favorite...Chris L. Contractor from Massachusetts that didn't get a date this week. So my question/comment for you is...if you watch this raunchy smut like me, who are you pulling for?!?

(Heart-warming, Mommy loving Brody post to redeem myself forthcoming)