My Personal Shout Out Session

Since we have been in a blogging slump, similar to my intramural basketball team, I felt it was time for something profound. Some of you know of my deep love for various family members, but I would like to take this post to SHOUT OUT. But first I want all to know, you are ALL, all-stars in my book. The objective of this post is not to make some feel left out, but rather highlight a few for their accomplishments. Not everyone can win the Heisman Trophy. Now I know today people have very short attention spans, I mean we have TIVO and cannot spare to watch a second of commercials. Due to that fact I can only list a very few things that I like about the highlighted individual.

There are a few requirements in order to be noticed in this post.

1. Under age 35 and over age 16. All my older & younger family is without a doubt cool, but that is for another post.
2. You must be someone I don’t see frequently.
3. You must have in some way or shape have the “Evan idolizes you” vibe.
4. You cannot be Whit, Adge, Les, or Mere. Because let’s be frank they would be my top four.
5. I have to have learned something from you, it most cases many things.

Without further or do my recent “HIGHLIGHT” list. (In no particular order).



Steve “Captain Bjork” Bjorkman. Seriously who does not love Steve? I felt it a must to start off with Steve because he my first real brother. Though years separate us, so much brings us together. Mostly due to the fact that is at heart an Idahoan Cowboy like myself. I remember Steve’s first Christmas in the family he got me “stink bombs” and though everyone else thought that was a horrible idea, as a 16 year old I thought it was the coolest gift ever!




Isaac & Jake Wilson. I combined these two because they are similar to me. To sum them up I would say, strong young men, who can shoot from deep, have humble confidence, and are men enough to stand up against my Beaver/Blazer die-hardness. Now I struggle to keep up with them, after picking on them for years. Two guys are single handedly bring back the term, studs and will make great missionaries and husbands. Ps- Jake dropped 21 points in a game recently and Isaac is always tearing up the Northwest dropping dimes and tri-fecta’s.



Michael, Jonathan, & David Wilson. A trio that is breathtaking. Three of the nicest guys you will ever meet. Regrettably our time has been limited, but recent events have brought some of us together. David as my newest career adviser, Michael as someone who still thinks I can drain from deep, and Jonathan someone who gives me respect in the blogging world. (Sorry about the pic, Amanda is subbing for David)





Ryan, & Derek (& Richard, one exception to 35 rule) Chapman. Not only was marrying Whit the best thing I have ever done, but it was a great way to again increase my “brother” count that was so minimal most of my life. Ryan is a true baller after my own heart, Derek reminds me of me in many ways as a 17 year old, and Richard, finally someone who I can debate for hours on why the PAC-10 is better than the BIG-12. Truly a bunch that is fun to be around, have big hearts, and can be a force on the bball court/fball field.



Brandon Gary Winter. One of the newer family members and adding to the Cali connection. A great brother to have around, who else do you know that wears an ankle brace while playing ping pong, thats how intense it gets! Frankly a great guy to have on your bball team, he just brings the hustle and defense I bring very rarely. A hard worker, a big smile, and brings that whole extreme sports, X-games, flips and crazy stuff to a family that significantly struggles in that category.



Marci “Bostonroms” formerly known as Moorhead. I am not sure what it is really but Marci has always just made it very comfortable to be around her. We share many things, her love for Boston sports is not one of them, but photography and humor are. Just a cousin that always makes you smile.



Trevor “Triz/Webmaster” Winn. Trevor and I go back longer than most, living only a few blocks apart most of our lives. It is just great to be around Trev, someone who just understands me. At times words are not even needed to communicate. Whether its Ger-glish, football, Bill Walton, Connie Chung (HGTV), google chat, staging techniques, investing, or manhood we just seem to get each other very well.



Steve “Die-hard BYU east coast fan” Hales. The two things that make the Steve the coolest are of course Mary and Nikolai. The whole Russian connection thing has always fascinated me. Of course Steve’s second to none guidance, recommendations, and BCS venting. Truly a family out east that many would like out west.



Lindsey & Josh Stark. Though I do not know Lindsey or Josh that well, I know Lindsey and Les have a strong love and that initially drew me to Lindsey. Number one, she’s athletic, who can’t respect that, number two, they voted for my fake laugh (of which I had no prior practice nor experience), and lastly Josh is a carpenter, a man after my own heart.




Brig & Adam Wilson. Coincidence that we were all born just a few months apart? I think not. A diverse trio that you do not find a lot. From George & Ida's 50th, when I sported the bulls-eye, the 1994 world cup game, Russia 7 vs. Cameroon 1, and of course welcomed by both in the M.T.C. and sent on my way before either left for overseas. Between all three of us I think we speak over ten languages, and I speak one.

I hope you enjoyed, can’t wait to read your comments! Remember the reason for the season!
-Ev

Beavs are Back

Here are the current standings.

Pacific-10 Standings
TEAM CONF. W-L OVERALL W-L
Arizona State 6-1 9-1
USC 5-2 8-2
Oregon 5-2 8-2
Oregon State 5-3 7-4
UCLA 4-3 5-5
Arizona 4-4 5-6
California 3-5 6-5
Washington 2-6 4-7
Wash. State 2-6 4-7
Stanford 2-6 3-7

You know I am always being told how hard it must be to be a Beaver fan. But as i see it the Beavs have had a great few years. A great Sun Bowl win in El Paso last year over Mizzou finishing in the top 20, two back to back college world series wins, and now for this year.
Many have been telling me all season how the Ducks are going to clean up on the the Beavs, to you I say, "I think not." Although it will be a defensive battle and who can play not horrible in regards to the QB's (Canfield & Leaf). So it comes down to defense and special teams, and did I mention Beavs are #1 in the nation in rush D.
So after we beat Oregon at Autzen on Dec. 1st looks like we will probably be headed back to the Sun bowl again.
How the Pac-10 will finish out:
11/24 Oregon will loose to UCLA, Beavs have a bye. (That will tie UCLA/OSU)
12/1 Beavs will beat Ducks, USC will beat UCLA securing 3rd place for the Beavs.
Its simple. History repeats itself, Belotti makes teams worse as the season goes on, and Riley makes them better.
GO BEAVS!

MY TOP 10 FAVORITE THINGS IN OUR APARTMENT

Since it has been a long time from the date of our last post, and I seem to be having a short attention span tonight- I figured I should use my energy to keep all of you entertained. Thus, below are 10 of my, very random, favorite things I discovered while searching through our apartment.



1. I just love the lamps we have in our bedroom (as seen above). They started out with a gold base, but with a coat of spray paint, a red lamp shade and some beading, boom- we have two wonderful reading lights. Let your light (or lamp) so shine!


2. My handy dandy planner. I live by what is written in this thing! Seriously, everything I do is basically written here. I don't know how people go to college (and do well...) without one! Let's see...for tomorrow I have: German, Group Dynamics: Harvard Everest Stimulator- remember to bring laptop, Ward Activity- put together Humanitarian Aid kits along with a great dinner, and Ev basketball game. One day at a time with this thing!


3. Soap. Now this might seem odd, but I love the soap we have. Usually hand soap leaves your hand with a dry, public restroom smell (at least the cheap kind...) but not the Dial Vanilla Honey Yogurt kind. Any soap with the word Yogurt in its name has to be good.


4. How grateful I am to have a washer and dryer in our apartment! Laundry no longer consists of walking outside in the Rexburg cold, using up all our quarters and arguing over whose turn it is to retrieve the load. Truly a plus!


5. I love my high heels, there's no secret with that one. It is challenging since it does get so cold here and all I really want to wear are wool socks and boots, but I somehow find a way to wear them. I am so glad Ev is tall enough to make that possible- thanks, honey!


6. Around September 8, 2007 we made a big step in our marriage. We got rid our our futon and replaced it was an actual couch. The futon did us well, but it is sure nice to not feel the bars every time you sit down. The pillows are an added plus. Thanks mom for your help in making our house a home :).


7. Almost every morning Ev will at some point hear the words, "Ev, will you get me some OJ?" It's true- I love a glass of good old, pulp free, orange juice to start the day off. Not only is OJ great for breakfast, but it goes with just about anything. I just had a glass with mint chocolate chip ice cream. A glass of OJ a day keep the doctor away? I say 'Yes!'


8. Our dishes are another thing I seem to enjoy in our apartment. The fact that they are square, a pretty color, and have had some great food served on them is just a dream. What a great wedding present they were!


9. Many of you out there may not be aware of what you are about to read. I am just getting it out there... I have an obsession with Scotch tape. Seriously. I love everything about it. Not only does it smell great, but when you rip off a piece of it, roll it into a ball, and play with it with your fingers...life does not get much better than that! This obsession has been around for quite some time. My teachers used to hide the tape from me. Ev does not let me buy it due to him finding pieces of tape all over the place. Hence, the kind shown in the picture is not my personal preference tape- it is the flimsy/non-sticky kind. Weird, I know. But at least you all know now so you can hid it from me!


10. And of course my all-time favorite thing is Ev. The whole time I was preparing for this post he kept asking me if I would add things like the Beaver flag, or cowboy hat to my list. Maybe he will come up with a list of his own... What a dream come true he is! Sure am a lucky gal to have him permanently in my home.