Sir Peter would be proud

I actually managed to maked corned beef and cabbage on St. Patty's Day this year! And it actually came out really really good. I really do think our dear Irish compadre, Pete, would be very proud of me.

I had to get a very big pot to cook everything in which made me happy cause now I have this big pot. Now I have to think of something else to cook in it.
I also had to make green biscuits. Dustin helped. Which explains why they look like boobs. It reminded me of my boob wedding cake that Beth made.

Ok. So. It looks like a mess but it was a fantastically tasty mess! I really love cabbage and, surprisingly, so does Dustin. Theres some carrots and potatoes in there too.

Dustin took this picture. I dont know why. But do you love our Mickey salt shaker?? So do I.

Japanese children are so damn cute!

Tara likes to make breakfast on the weekends

This morning I am making these:

They are cinnamon roll muffins and hopefully they come out looking this nice. But probably not. Things I make hardly ever come out like the picture. I got the recipie from http://www.joythebaker.com/ which I'm addicted to.
Dustin is still in bed. Of course. I really like making breakfast for him on the weekends because it makes it easier to get him outta bed. And its an excuse to make dessert. I mean um, breakfast. Plus, I just like cooking for him and making him happy. Seeing him jump outta bed when I wake him up and say, "Hey, I made breakfast" makes waking up hours before him totally worth it.

Unless he hates the breakfast I've made.

Note: They didn't come out looking like those pictures and I had to cut the recipie in half because I didn't have enough yeast. But they were tasty anyways. :)

Apollo thinks we're boring

I've seriously never met a dog as bored with life as Apollo. When its just me and him, he just sleeps all day long and just stares at me when I jump around and try to get him to play with me. He does everything he can to ignore me. And he always rolls his eyes up at me and I swear he's thinking, "Why the hell are you talking bitch?" He only gets excited when Dustin and/or I get home or when he thinks we're going to take him out for a walk. We're trying to get him to play more often but he's clueless about what to do. And forget about toys. They're totally lost on him.

The other day I opened up the door to our balcony and let him outside to see what he would do. He hesitently walked outside and seemed kinda confused.

He just sniffed around and kept looking at me like, "what do you want me to do now?"

Then he just sat. And sat. And sat.

He watched the cars driving past for about half an hour. It was kinda cute.

But most days he just gives me this attitude of his whenever I try to love on him. Yet, when Dustin gets home Apollo is all about loving on us. He turns into a completely different dog. One that likes attention and snuggles. And is happy with life. Hes so weird.

Most days are like this:

The A.I. tour that I, again, wont be going to

I wanted to last year but they didnt come to Boise. Two years ago they did but we didnt wanna spend the money on it.

I think the top 13 shouldve been able to go on the tour. Not just the top 10. Lame. I was sad to see Alexis go. She wasnt one of my favs but also not one of the ones I could care less for. I think she should've been given a second chance but whatever.

Stupid America not voting enough for Allison! How the hell did she get in the bottom three?! Rubbish. Thats all I have to say about that.

Motown next week! Super excited for that. They'd better do Beatles night again. That was the best shit ever. EVER.

Don't take me out to a restaurant or a bar

At least once every day I go to take a drink from my water bottle, cranberry juice or (just recently) my can of ginger ale. I tilt the receptical too far and a trickle or sometimes an entire river of the liquid spills all over my face and chest.

Every. Single. Day.

I think I just dont pay attention or I forget how small my mouth is and that it cannot hold more than a tablespoon of beverage at a time.

Shameful.

American Idol

The new season (numero ocho) started back in January and thanks to living on base we're able to watch it here. We get it a few hours later so we cant vote and we could find out who got sent home on the internet but whatever. I'm just glad I'm not missing one of my favourite shows.

And this has become one of my favourite seasons ever. Oh my word. I hardly want anyone to go home! This is a damn good group of singers! Dustin totally agrees. I got him into A.I. a few seasons ago and hes super hooked. There's totally no shame in that. And deffinetly not with this season. Here are my favourite peeps:

1) Megan Joy Corkeryhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aIB119m3bs- goodness gracious, I could listen to her sing all day and everyday. Her voice is so unique and beautiful and she puts her spin on everything she does. I love her giant tattoo on her arm and just how gorgeous her damn face is. I would hate to be her sister because I would be totally jealous. And how could you not love the cute little dance she does when singing?? Priceless. And I liked her rendition of Rockin' Robin last week for your info. I thought it was fun.

2) Danny Gokeyhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDKSXZpJtWw- I seriously have the biggest crush on him. He's so lovely and I get so excited and happy when I watch him perform. I have a feeling he's either going to win or at least make top 3. Hes just so likeable and such a great performer. I like his dance moves as well. They're incredibly dorky and adorable. I wanna marry him. Do you think its too soon after the death of his wife for him? I just want him. I think Dustin'll understand.

3)Allison Iraheta http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpBTMAeOOO8 - That girl can rock! And look how comfortable she is on stage! She's the baby of the season but one of the better performers. She keeps my attention the whole time and jesus, that voice of hers! She may have the strongest voice of the season too. God, I love her.

4) Adam Lambert http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t9sAmwChbc- I mean....come ON. Look at this kid. He's gorgeous in all his homosexuality which I think is actually lost on alot of those screaming girls in the audience. But hey, it gets him votes. I wouldnt be surprised if he won. His range is pretty crazy. And he's extremely unique. AND...I dig his hair.

I also have a special place in my heart for the blind dude, Scott and Mr. Anoop. I miss Jorge. He was representin' the Puerto Ricans and I dont think he was given a fair chance. But how do you think he wouldve done with the country songs this week? That wouldve been weird. But hooray for Anoop being amazing! I adore him. Not as much as Danny but you know...hes my man and all.

I have no idea who is going home tomorrow. Hopefully noone from my top 4 list. Maybe that Kris guy. He looks too much like Freddie Prince Jr. Or maybe country Micheal dude. He's just not my type. I feel like Lil' Rounds may be in trouble but I hope not cause she spectacular and her ass is HUGE. I wish my ass was half the size of that! *sigh*