More Liesel Pictures

6/18 Photos: USS Constitution and with the Wuehler Family

6/17 Photos: Concord (Revolutionary War) and with the Wuehler Family

6/9 Photos: Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful--Isn't she precious?


Enjoy!!!

My Calling With MoTab

There's something about those early morning nursings that lead me to think about my life, the direction it is headed and what I hope to accomplish in the future. I've considered over and over how I will make my mark on the world and have decided I have found it: I will become the new stylist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Although their music is heavenly, audiences are required to overlook the fact that the women are consistently dressed in nothing more than brightly colored garbage bags. Granted the garbage bags are often topped with some pleats... or chunky pearls... or maybe even mildly interesting material but they are nonetheless hideously ugly and BO-RING!!! While I'm all for modesty, I think we can do a tad bit better than letting their heads float above these outfit monstrosities. Despite the fact many of these ladies are just a hop, skip and tra la laaa away from collecting social security checks I think they have bodies under there somewhere. Not that I'm suggesting we start showing skin... heavens no. Like many LDS people I too believe "modest girls are the hottest girls" but they needn't look like they're just missing their burkas for a trip to the Middle East. I remember one conference where the women wore fuchsia pink blouses with ginormous bows in the front with navy blue skirts! *shudders* I can still see them...

As soon as I take the helm I'll begin shouting orders. Vests! They're not just for men anymore and even if you don't have a waist they make it LOOK like you do! We are all going to learn the word "bodice" and not create a single outfit that doesn't have one! Dare I suggest some classy belts? Empire cuts! Princess seams! PATTERNS!!! Who ever complained about a good plaid? I want some ombre and I want it now! Let's look at some finely tailored brocade jackets and flowing A-line skirts. Here's a thought, not everyone has to wear the same color! Why not sprinkle a few colors throughout the choir? Polygamy lady in the soprano section must commit to either cut her hair or wear it back during broadcasts. Three-quarters length sleeves... it's STILL modest ladies! I want some elegant little black dresses with boatneck collars and lace overlay! Let's take a look at some Jackie O, Bill Blass and Carolina Herrera. YES!!! Hair and make-up? Can we try something other than the grey-haired Aqua Net football helmet? For this year's Christmas concert we will be wearing soft, fuzzy, angora sweaters and smart-looking pleated skirts. Now let's head to the Polynesian Cultural Center for a concert because I have some hibiscus print fabric I just HAVE to use and you'd better believe the chunky pearls will be tossed for some fresh plumeria behind the ear. Oooooh I can just see it now! Carson Daley has NOTHING on me!!! Okay, so do you think they'll hire me?

Serenade

I think it's safe to say Liesel has her father wrapped around her little, tiny finger...

The Link

Ahhhh the aforementioned link. Thanks Alicia! Chelsea was the one who sent this to me originally and I still think it's hilarious.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=430cwalf5UE&feature=related

Near Miss

Yesterday a hearse almost side-swiped me... a HEARSE! I'm always on the lookout for the crazy drivers but I wasn't prepared for the crazy drivers chauffeuring the dead. Okay, so it looked like the back was empty but STILL!!! It's not like anyone rents a hearse for prom, they're only used for one thing and you'd think they'd drive a little more... mournfully... or something. Maybe they're looking for more business?

Now, I expect the driving in the Northeast to be bad. They rank as among the worst every year (see: http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/Insurance/Insureyourcar/P151501.asp). Out here it's a schizophrenic combination of offensive, defensive and aggressive driving techniques compounded by the insane roads. It's not just an urban myth that the roads are really just paved cow tracks from ye olde days when they let cattle graze on the Boston Commons. Even though that was many centuries ago, the streets STILL aren't labeled clearly. Locals are just as baffled as tourist and even third generation Bostonians admit they can't give good directions around town. If you take a cab in Beantown, don't confuse it with NYC where you jump in and shout a destination like "Times Square" and have the driver present you with a panoply of options on how to get there. No no, out here you should expect to be TELLING the driver how to get there because he has no idea. As if the confusion above ground isn't confusing enough, they had to create the Big Dig which sends you in a maze under the city as well.

I've heard Miami drivers are bad but try and throw those drivers into some of the worst winter driving conditions and well, then you have a true Boston driver. If you can learn to survive the anger of a Boston driver, you are a lucky person indeed. Out here road signs are considered merely suggestions and a yellow light is akin to a checkered flag. Safely getting into and out of a rotary is about as easy as getting into and out of the mafia.

My favorite drivers reside on the other end of the continent in California. My father once told me he thought California drivers just seem to KNOW what everyone else on the road is thinking. He said they're practically all tuned to the same radio station. Might I mention my father is from California and he is quite a fine driver. I had the pleasure of driving the California highways on a couple of trips to see relatives as well as on my mission. When that kamikaze driver in the left-hand lane comes tearing down the road everyone just moves over a lane to let him through. It's like the antithesis of Utah drivers. Another great perk of California drivers is that unlike Bostonians who drive in all weather conditions, most Californians stay home if it's even slightly drizzling. Californians and rain are like Superman and cryptonite.

The only thing I can fault Californians for is they complain about the weather AND the freeways. Sorry, but after living in Boston it's hard to feel an ounce of sympathy for the fact you had to slow down to 40 mph on the 5 lane freeway making you a couple of minutes late. Oh, and it's ONLY 65 degrees today and windy? Wow you all have a hard life! Man, that reminds me of the puppet dog who did the weather report for a Hawaiian news station. It was hilarious but I can't find the link now. Anyone out there have it?

More Liesel Pictures

Sorry, its been a while since I have posted a link for pictures, so I have three albums worth.
Of course we're biased, but isn't she just an adorable little girl? (It didn't come from me) Heavenly Father does really good work! :)
Enjoy!

Brent

5/11 to 5/17

5/17 to 5/26

5/26 to 6/1