Kiwan-who?

As we were grocery shopping tonight, Scott decided that he needed fruit. He doesn't like fruit so this was a little strange, but every now and then I guess his body needs the vitamins and he craves it. But since he doesn't like actual fruit he was trying to get every kind of juice the store had. Then we went into the produce section and he sees this:

This is a kiwano. And it's weird. The sign says that it doesn't bruise, that it is sweet and tart and that it tastes like a banana and a cucumber. And it's $2.99 a piece, so I said no way, what if it's gross? But he really wanted to try it. So...


Here is Scott with his new favorite thing. Also, notice the mustache that only has a few more days with us.

We bought the thing and cut it open, not sure what we would find...

But really not expecting this. Now what? Well, we just paid 3 bucks for the thing, so now it's time to figure out how to eat it!

Ok, this thing is seriously weird. First, it's majorly gelatinous. I mean, you could hold it upside-down and it would stay put. Also, it's mostly seeds. There's not much fruit to speak of at all. So, like any good man, Scott figures out a way to eat it!

It doesn't taste like cucumbers at all. It does taste like bananas, but it also tastes like kiwis. And like seeds. And, just to save you all the trouble, it is so not worth all the work!

March-stache

In honor of testicular/prostate cancer awareness month, it is Mustache March! Scott has started growing his, and here it is!All men (and any women who can) should join in recognizing this month, and post the pictures of the progress of your 'stache!

Come Play With Us!

We just got a new video game (big surprise). It's a new Rockband of a small band that maybe you've heard of before:

This game is so groovy you wouldn't believe it. It also has all kinds of stuff you never knew about the Beatles. Here are some screenshots from the game:

And, after you play this game, you feel like you know what it is like to do drugs.

Last night we played the game for the first time and we decided we needed to commemorate the occasion somehow. So we dressed up 60's style.

Disclaimer to those who lived through the 60's: This is the best we could do on a moment's notice and without a trip to Goodwill!

George

Ringo

I decided that my hair was more 70's than 60's so I had to change it. Hopefully the people who lived through the 60's will approve.

In summary, this game is really fun and you should come play it with us, and it definitely is more fun when you dress for the occasion.

The Dimicks' Christmas Present

Every year for Christmas, my Grandma Riner gives us all money to do something fun with. To spend this year's Christmas present we all got together last Saturday and had some In-N-Out for lunch.

After lunch we all went bowling. Sam and TT got the 6 pound balls and a lane with bumpers.

Of course, the bowling alley just has too many possibilities for a 2-year-old, and we ended up chasing TT all over that place.

He is an expert bowler. Here is a video that shows the true chaos of the bowling alley. It also shows how long it takes a 2-year-old to get a 6 pound down the lane, even with a good kick from Heidi.

After bowling we all headed over to BJ's for Pizookies!

We all shared this yummy, massive party platter.

After bowling, Sam and TT were so tired they didn't even have any.

I never thought the day would come that these 2 would refuse sweets.

We had an awesome time, thanks Grandma!

Christmas Eve and Day

Our first Christmas as a married couple was successful! We were able to visit both families on both days and we had a good time! Christmas Eve we went to Grandma and Grandpa Fraser's (Christy's) and did the traditional stuff there complete with a white elephant gift exchange. People play the game some different ways, some get stuff from their house that they are dying to get rid of but can't throw away and then wrap it up. Others (maybe the ones who are lucky enough not to have anything under that category) go to the store and buy things specifically for the game that are sometimes random, but usually good gifts. Scott and I were lucky enough to pick games from those kind of people, we got a game and a movie, both good ones. TT was also lucky, with his playdo.

Some, not so much. But it made the game so much more fun. Like when TT's brother, Sam, opened up a pair of flamingo salt and pepper shakers.

Don't you love his "smile for the camera" face? In all truthfulness, Sam actually loved his "birds".

Jacob also got an awesome gift: a twilight shirt. Just what he wanted.

Good thing it didn't say "Team Edward".

After all the goofy gifts, we gave Grandma and Grandpa a scrap book with everyone's testimonies written in it.

Afterward, we went to Grandpa Fred's and Grandma Dode's (Scott's) for their Christmas Eve. Everyone was sharing stories, talents and things they have been up to the last year. Unfortunately we came in late and couldn't easily squeeze ourselves in the room so we listened from the hallway and chased Carter around. We had lots of fun though.

The highlight of the night: we got to talk to Sandy! She sounded great and it was so weird talking to her on the phone, I felt like she was just over at her friend's house, goofing around. She is an awesome missionary and we are all so proud of her.

Christmas morning was great! We woke up in our apartment together, read Luke 2, and then got to open our presents from each other. Here's the loot:

We did pretty well!

I know what you're thinking: "What kind of a gift is a keyboard for a husband to get his wife? Especially when they already have one?" An awesome one! I HATE Scott's keyboard. It's one of those rounded ones with the letters split down the middle. I can't type on that thing at all! And every time I use it I tell him how much I hate it, so he was so sweet as to get rid of that thing and get a new one :)

My favorite part of the gifts from Scott was how he spent 3 hours in Target trying to decide what to get me, what color and if I was really going to like that or should he switch it for something else. Yes, he's a tad bit indecisive but it is sweet.

Here's another awesome gift from him:

Most people when they were unable to find the gift before Christmas, would just write out an IOU for one. Not Scott. I am now the proud owner of this artist's rendering of The Prestige/ an IOU for the movie.

Yes, we both got each other the same game. If your birthday is coming up, watch out! One of these babies might be coming your way!

After all the gift opening at our house, we headed over to our parents' houses where there was more gift opening. When we got to the Smiths' house they were still on their way home so we waited on the porch. We were looking at how beautiful their tree looked in the frontyard and thought it would be the perfect time to shoot some lovely fall pictures. Of course we used the timer on the camera which doesn't always turn out so great.

Overall, we had an awesome Christmas and can't wait for next year! Many thanks to all the people who gave us gifts, let us into their homes this holiday and have been there throughout the year. We love you all!

2nd Annual Gingerbread House Party

Last night we had a great opportunity to see some old friends and to have the 2nd Annual Gingerbread House Party! A couple of years ago we were just a bunch of single people, in the singles ward, hanging out whenever possible. Unfortunately, life has that way of making you grow up and saying goodbye to old friends. In the past 6 months, 2 couples (including us) have gotten married and another one has gotten engaged, not to mention that everyone seems to be moving all over the country. Our wonderful friend, Kristen, hosted the party along with her husband, Matt.

This year we made Gingerbread trees, which were very fun. Alex's and Kristen's turned out great.

Jared's, not so much.

He thought it was a good idea to pour the little candies over the tree instead of placing them on it. Hardly any of them actually stuck, so Jared picked up the ones that didn't roll off the table onto the floor, and threw them at his tree.

You have to give him props for trying though, some people gave up and just played Wii Sports. Guess who that was.

It was a very fun night though and I can't wait to see them next year!

Congratulations to Kari and Dave for getting engaged, for getting all the way through the engagement story, and for being a trooper and staying all night even though Dave was sick.

Worst Stocking Stuffer EVER!

This has to be the worst commercial on television. The sad thing is, it's not meant to be funny! That poor man, he will never date another woman in his life or every woman he does date will accept all his gifts with hesitance.