Her next move: the look of persuasion upon finding some ugg-type boots. Her word (and mine, obviously) for these boots and most other things in clothing stores: "cute."
Monday, January 14, 2008
Louisianna's Next Top Model
As I was in the dressing room at one of my favorite stores, Brooklyn, unbeknown to me, displayed her own fashion favorites for her dad. Our favorite of her self-selected season essentials was this colorful cap! 
Her next move: the look of persuasion upon finding some ugg-type boots. Her word (and mine, obviously) for these boots and most other things in clothing stores: "cute."
Her next move: the look of persuasion upon finding some ugg-type boots. Her word (and mine, obviously) for these boots and most other things in clothing stores: "cute."
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The Bayou Badgers
This visual is to aid those of you who, like myself up until a couple of weeks ago, can't fathome the look of real Bayou! I am still verifying with Stephen various depictions of Louisiana from the movie "Water Boy." I still don't know if people really live ON the bayou or not! Fact or fairytale, you decide! (That is not us in the canoe.)
Here's a picture of the downtown Shreveport/Bossier area. This bridge crosses over the Red River which divides Shreveport from Bossier City. Since I'm still new here, I won't pretend that I know if its really Shreveport or Bossier in that picture below! We live in what seems to be out of town, but it's not. To give you an idea, when we told people at church where we live, we had to use the landmark of McDonalds on the road that leads out of town. (As opposed to some other roads that loop around the town in a huge circle. Stephen tells me that land marks are big here. I'm figuring that one out quickly, since the street signs are not huge and are not placed next to the stop lights, like they are California. Here most stoplights are dangling on huge cables above the intersections. The street signs, even at main intersections are way off to the side on the corners of the street, like all other residential neighborhoods. 
The river front is the main place for shopping, dining, and apparantly gambling too!
Here's a picture of the downtown Shreveport/Bossier area. This bridge crosses over the Red River which divides Shreveport from Bossier City. Since I'm still new here, I won't pretend that I know if its really Shreveport or Bossier in that picture below! We live in what seems to be out of town, but it's not. To give you an idea, when we told people at church where we live, we had to use the landmark of McDonalds on the road that leads out of town. (As opposed to some other roads that loop around the town in a huge circle. Stephen tells me that land marks are big here. I'm figuring that one out quickly, since the street signs are not huge and are not placed next to the stop lights, like they are California. Here most stoplights are dangling on huge cables above the intersections. The street signs, even at main intersections are way off to the side on the corners of the street, like all other residential neighborhoods. 
The river front is the main place for shopping, dining, and apparantly gambling too!One last thing about the weather here - it's really wet. I'm not used to warm-weather rain yet. As the apartment manager mentioned when I was signing my contract, "Leesiana has a lotta mowd." I asked her to repeat what she had said. The word I missed was MOLD. Talk about lost in translation! I am quickly learning how to turn on the accent, and love showing off my skills to Stephen. (I don't ever use the accent in public - it would feel weird even though I would fit right in!)
A Day at the DeRidder Park
At DeRidder's very own grand central park was where we spent our New Year's Eve day. Stephen, Rosalia, David, and Kimberly took turns playing tennis with the extra challenge of a strong wind to contend with. Those who weren't playing tried to keep the little ones like Brooklyn, who acted as though she was really competing, away from the line of fire. "Cheeeeeese!" 
The best part of the park experience was getting Stephen's Kim (Stephen's older sister) and Ted (Stephen's dad) to go down this blue slide. They were a little more hesitant than the rest of us. For a video of Ted, see the Louisianna Badgers blog.
We got some great action shots on the slides. Brooklyn is preparing for a sharp turn and Stephen playing it oh-so-cool.
The best part of the park experience was getting Stephen's Kim (Stephen's older sister) and Ted (Stephen's dad) to go down this blue slide. They were a little more hesitant than the rest of us. For a video of Ted, see the Louisianna Badgers blog.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Sunday Best
This was just another one of those super-successful attempts at a family picture. Not so great, but it's all we got of our little family; the other group ones are better. These were taken in front of Ted and Evelyn Badger's house in DeRidder, Louisianna, after church on Sunday, December 30th.
It's not our scheduled year for a Badger Christmas, but we came anyway since we now live only 2 1/2 hours away, in Shreveport. Stephen will begin his 6-month residency at Willis-Knighton Health Systems on January 2nd. We're all settled into our little Shreveport apartment thanks to the help of many family members on both ends of the move.
It's not our scheduled year for a Badger Christmas, but we came anyway since we now live only 2 1/2 hours away, in Shreveport. Stephen will begin his 6-month residency at Willis-Knighton Health Systems on January 2nd. We're all settled into our little Shreveport apartment thanks to the help of many family members on both ends of the move.
Christmas Morning
Christmas was spent in DeRidder, Louisiana this year with the Badger family. Here's Brooklyn trying on her mom's new Crocs. She highly approved of the slip-on style.
Here she is saying "cheese" for the camera.
Mom and Brooklyn sporting some retro aprons.
One of the many toys Brooklyn received.
Here she is saying "cheese" for the camera.
Mom and Brooklyn sporting some retro aprons.
One of the many toys Brooklyn received.
Fun times had by all. More info. to come!
Monday, December 3, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
Park Reunion
Landen Twiss, Brooklyn Badger, and Charlie Koch cruisin' the playground. Charlie of course, got the most comfortable ride, while Landen was a little squished in the back. Unfortunately, this cute little arrangement didn't last long!
On Saturday, Nov. 17th, a few of my friends got together from BYU. Sarah Twiss was visiting from Colorado, so we all had a great excuse to get together. The great group consisted of me, Nora, Jennette, and Tiffany. We met up with Sarah (who patiently waited for her severly late friends - some things never change) at good ol' Finkbiner Park in Glendora. Of course, we all brought our kids (in utero in Jennette's case) and husbands, except for Jennette, because her husband was working. It was great catching up with the gals and watching our kids hang out!
Here is Charlie Koch and Brooklyn sharing some wagon time. Little Landen decided he wanted out because he got pushed up against the back edge with the weight of these two kids pushing on him. So sad! Charlie seems to be enjoying himself, however!
The gals - we missed Tiff in this picture. She had already left for home - she wins the "Mother of the Youngest Child" award. Tyler was about a month old at the time!
The gals - we missed Tiff in this picture. She had already left for home - she wins the "Mother of the Youngest Child" award. Tyler was about a month old at the time!On the left, we have our 7 1/2 month pregnant Jennette. Then there's Sarah, then Nora (both not pregnant), then, me, who was, well, somewhere between pregnant and not pregnant at the time. (I miscarried a day later.) Crazy!
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