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My "dear old" dad and me...I love and admire that man. Side note...doesn't he look good in bright pink?

For Father's Day, I sent my dad a "Dear OLD Dad Kit" (the focus was on old man necessities)

Items included:

-Potato gun-For the "kid" in him. My dad never grew up...most men don't.

-Hot and cold pack thingy-For the "old man" aches and pains.

-Ibuprofen-also for the "old man" aches and pains.

-Werther's Hard Candies-The official "old man" candy.

-Ace bandage-For the "I've fallen and I get get up" aftermath.

-Sticky notes-To lessen the "Jeff Redd, M.D." (not M.D. as in "medical doctor," but M.D. as in "memory distorter") moments. Dad loves sticky notes to notate his "to do"/reminder list. One of his greatest talents is that he's a great story teller and likes to embellish/distort the facts to make a better story, but we raz him that he has a memory deficit.

-Uni-ball pens-the famous "Dad" pen. Dad loves those pens.

I love you, Dad!

Trip to L.A.

Just a few pics from my memorable "Wicked" trip.

Me with the hand prints and foot prints of some of my favorite eye candy...George Clooney.

The "Wicked" Stage

I love the L.A. Temple!

Keith Urban and Kenny Chesney Concert

Can I just say, "Keith is SOOO hott right now?!"

Karina and me...

R U N dare?

Yup! I'm still alive! I've been living without internet...and it's cramping my style. I'm getting all situated in my house. I'm LOVING it, by the way! I'll be getting internet sometime soon and then I can be more of a regular blogger!

Signing My Life Away

As many of you know, I recently bought a house! It's such an awesome feeling to own your own home. A life long dream has finally been realized. i signed my life away last week. Ecrow will be closing tomorrow which means I'll finally be getting the keys...a momentous occasion! I seriously can't wait. I've learned a lot along the way. It's been so fun house hunting, but I ended up with the perfect house for me. It's got 3 bedrooms and 2 baths...just the right size. It's got a small little back yard...the key thing is that it will be low maintance...right now it's just dirt and weeds, but that'll change. I'm excited to try my non-existent greenthumb skills. There's even a community pool and a walking trail right behind the house. It's all around just right! I love it! Another major plus is that I'll be right around the corner from my oh so great cousin Angie and her fam. Wahoo!

I can't wait to decorate and get all moved in. Let's be honest...it'll be pretty bare for a bit, but...little by little things will get together. My couches will be arriving later this week. They're adorable, black leather with white stitching. I have my eye on a cute black, high/pub kitchen table.

I'd love to show ya around....

Humble abode

Rachel & Brandon