Teen Bea

Beatrice is showing all the lovable signs of being a teenager. I didn't know dogs could glare until the other day when I called her over to lay on the bed next to me and she glared at me. I called her again and she stood up, turned her back toward me, then lied back down with her rear end nearly touching my nose. I now have a greater understanding of the scientific name for dogs of her gender.

A few days prior to that experience, she was out on the deck while Chelsea and I were at work. We recently changed her brand of food. It is called 'Playful'. Well . . . apparently she doesn't want to be playful because that afternoon when I came home, her food bowl was full and was sporting a little poop on top. It takes a lot of thought for a dog to poop on her food inside her food bowl! She was also barking at the maintenance worker who was fixing our A/C. Bea usually likes men (especially maintenance men) who are attractive. Apparently he was not.

More recently, I was on the bed taking a rare, short break, when Bea decided I looked really comfortable. Since the world revolves around her, she did not hesitate to make herself as comfortable as possible and dose off:

I guess I was just supposed to forget all about how she had glared at me and ignored me. Oh well, at least she stopped eating the eyes out of all her toys. Wait . . . none of her toys have eyes anymore.

22 years old

(He took this picture. We were both a little tired.)

Well, yesterday was my 22nd birthday. I do not feel older. So please don't ask. :)

We celebrated my birthday on Monday, and a little bit on Tuesday as well. Jordan made me some french toast, and we went out for dinner on Monday night. We also saw Star Trek, which I will be buying when it comes out on video. (We also came on and added older Star Treks to our netflix) :)

I got a scripture bag (finally!) and 4 MoTab CD's. :) I also got the book Mother's of the Prophets, because I have wondered what they must have been like! Also, I recieved a popcorn maker from the Peterson's.

Last night we went to Cafe Ole, (a date night from my boss) and then we went to pick up Jordan's truck. $2,200 later, it's fixed. Happy Birthday to me! I then went to Target and spent some of my birthday money that was recieved in cards. I bought a couple of tops and two movies. Jordan was able to come home early and we watched Valkyrie and ate great homemade popcorn.


I have to get going because we are going to our first temple prep class tonight, and we can't be late!

Boobs-a-roon with long hair

"The good ole' days"

The Porter's 1st Fishing Trip of 2009

Last Saturday was the first Saturday in MONTHS that Jordan didn't have to work. We did go clean the church early in the morning and both went to choir practice. (Yes, Jordan sings bass and the choir director couldn't stop talking about how he is a "ringer")

So...after the church activities we headed up past Lucky Peak. We bought my fishing pole the night before. Jordan kept going on and on and on about how it was such a nice rod for only $30. :) I was also able to pick out my own spinner. I named him "Howard."

Us right before leaving.
(I can't ever get his head totally in the screen)

Beabs in the truck on the way there. Once we hit the dirt road, we rolled down the window and let BeaBea hang her head out the window (probably her second favorite thing--1st is sleeping--).

This was actually his second catch. I forgot the camera in the truck for the 1st one.

The area we fished by. Arrow Rock?

This was my only catch. It looks oddly similar to Jordan's. hmmm

Beabs didn't get fully in the water. She bent down half way in and sat for awhile. Then she decided to snif the sand.

All in all it was a perfect day. We caught three fish all together; we just weren't sure if they were different fish. I only lost one spinner in the weeds; but I did get my line stuck about 7 times.

Our "fishing as a family bonding experience" was lovely.