Bitchin' Big Time

July '09

2009-11-02T20:18:00.000-08:00

Ah, July. I wish you were here again. We had so much fun...

We went to a bunch of Bees games. When there are fireworks after the game we get to lay on the field. Baseball grass is the best grass ever.

We are lovers of fireworks.

My Bees personal ticket agent was kind enough to comp me a suite. The following are some highlights of the evening: Free suite (obviously), 70's concession prices night, Bumble Bee made a personal appearance and stayed for a dance and we were on the jumbo screen TWICE! Probably one of the best days this summer.

The fabulous Cindy Brown turned the big 5-0, so Ryan and I flew out to Huntington for her surprise party. I wish I had a picture of her face when she saw Ryan...tears of joy.

Betor was kind enough to let us crash at his place so Cindy wouldn't find out we were in town. He took us to watch the Catalina Ski Race in Long Beach Harbor. I still can't believe that these guys water ski all the way from Long Beach to Catalina and back in under an hour.

The whole time we were there I was on a serious steroid regimen to correct the loss of hearing in my left ear. The doctor said I would either feel euphoric or aggressive...thankfully I was somewhere in the middle.

June '09

2009-11-02T20:00:00.001-08:00

June was mellow. We didn't take many photos and I can only remember a few things that happened.

Our marriage license arrived, so I am officially a Pilstl. Still having a hard time pronouncing that.

The Atmosphere crew rode their bikes around Brigham City for Diabetes. I have no interest in over exerting myself, so Amy and I hung out with little Sydney and Buddy. Here is Syd in the team jersey.

He is very generous with his snacks.

May '09

2009-09-13T20:51:00.001-07:00

May was A*W*E*S*O*M*E

Ryan and I left Salt Lake for So Cal on the 10th with a car load of luggage and wedding decorations. We drove straight through, making a quick stop at the Gold Strike Casino to win an easy $50. Good start.

We spent the week up to the wedding hanging out with friends and family. Beav and Andy took us down to the rock. The guys swam out to it and jumped off...I was too scared.

We drove up to Beverly Hills to apply for a marriage license. Approved.

The Garbett ladies went to the LA flower market and made some beautiful arrangements for the wedding. Ryan's bros threw him a bachelor party...unfortunately no documentation of this event exists.

drum roll please....we tied the knot in Griffith Park on Friday, May 15th. Thanks to Steven for taking photos, Them Jeans for the music, Serena for the cake, Derek for officiating, John and Kristin for the monetary support...I could go on and on.

Everyone had a fantastic time...

and stayed at the Safari Inn. Classic.

We stayed in LA that weekend and on Monday left for Indian Springs, Calistoga.

We took PCH all the way up to Calistoga. It was beautiful.

Toured some killer wineries and ate some fabulous food.

April '09

2009-07-27T18:49:00.000-07:00

April was chock full 'o fun. Below are highlights in no particular order.

Jerry & Yvonne Brown's 50th Wedding Anniversary
We stayed in a free suite at the Palazzo in Vegas and felt fancy. I love the note Ashley left for us...

The gift basket wasn't as great as I had hoped.

SFF
First farm share week. I now love kohlrabi, chard and sunchoke...kale still sucks.

Bachelorette Party
It was so awesome...the next day was not.

March '09

2009-07-27T18:26:00.000-07:00

I was surprised to see this gem in Spanish Fork

February '09

2009-07-27T18:07:00.001-07:00

I only remember two things that happened in February.

Super Bowl XLIII
Niki and I made a killer 7 layer dip for our Super Bowl party. The oil we used to cook hot wings caught fire three times. Thankfully we had an extra pot and were able to cook all 5 dozen.

Dustin's Cabin
A few of us went up to Dustin's family cabin near Smith & Morehouse for a night. You have to take a snowmobile or CAT/ATV up which is usually pretty fun, but on this particular occasion the ATV and one snowmobile broke down on the way up. Other than that our night and the following day were awesome. The weather was beautiful and a great change from the inversion we get in SLC during the winter. On the way home we stopped at the Road Island Diner in Oakley. Swing by if you are ever in the area.

January '09

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January is a terribly busy month for us, hence the lack of photographs. We both work for Atmosphere Studios and for some reason the majority of our clients attend a trade show or two in January. It really kills the both of us, but we get by.

Ryan is in charge of setting up the 3,500 sq ft Keen exhibit at Outdoor Retailer and a shoe show in Vegas. I'm so glad I don't have his job.

I love his "Beard Removal" series

December '08

2009-07-06T08:36:00.001-07:00

Things we did in December:

1. Rented a bitchin' Mustang in LA when I went to look for a place to get married. I wish everyone could have seen how Susan had to contort her body to fit in the back seat. The car made my Mom claustrophobic...what a sweet ride.

2. Ryan channeled James Dean at my little brother's Christmas concert.

3. We loved the Dr. McGillicuddy's mentholmint schnapps at the Hansen's fabulous Christmas party.

4. Grandpa Billy got the Christmas eve party rolling with the traditional tin-foil hat.

5. Ryan and I wanted to get a kick-ass TV, so we applied for a Costco credit card. I told him it might not make it before Christmas and intercepted the card in the mail. Bought the TV during my lunch break and Niki and Adam wrapped it that night. He was so surprised...the TV is SO awesome.

6. Forgot to buy caps for the gun.

7. Insert something witty here.

8. The tree looked great even though it was dead within the 1st week.

9. Ryan did such a good job hanging the lights. I was sad to see them go.

November '08

2009-06-29T09:14:00.000-07:00

Ryan took a weeks vacation in So. Cal and when he got back we got engaged. I was pretty surprised and totally ecstatic...he was nervous. It was wonderful.

The Brown's came to visit us later that month.

There wasn't any snow in the valley, so we took a little trip up the mountain.

Alexis and Kelly made snow angels.

Ryan successfully whipped a cigarette from Cindy's lips with a scarf. It was pretty rad.

I had to add this one because our work buddy, Kimball, makes my day.

October '08

2009-06-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

Yellowstone Wedding Weekend

Right on time

Happy Campers

We stayed in one of the old rooms in the lodge. Shared bathrooms and paper thin walls add to the rustic ambiance.

It was cold, but the steam helped.

Lake Yellowstone

The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Oh, give me a home...

September '08

2009-06-29T08:47:00.001-07:00

Las Vegas to Pahrump

SLC to Vegas

Vegas to SLC

Havabrew

2008-10-11T19:18:00.000-07:00

Yeeewwwwwwhh!

Desert Bar-Parker, AZ. September '08

California Cove-Lake Havasu, AZ.

Browls and browlettes

Yeah Bro!

State Fair

2008-10-11T19:07:00.000-07:00

post corn on the cob with lemon butter

Once again Derek takes home 12th place for market hog

Home, Sweet Home - Part 2

2008-08-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Serenity now

If the house isn't finished by the time we move in, I might camp out in the yard.

Future site of the vegetable garden

Home, Sweet Home

2008-08-21T08:45:00.000-07:00

Ryan and I bought a house on August 1st. Right now we are knee deep in work. So far we have ripped out all of the carpet, linoleum and some moldings, moved a door, stripped wallpaper and primed walls. We are in the process of refinishing the old plaster walls, upgrading electrical, prepping for painting, laying new kitchen floor and carpet and moving some duct work. We have a lot of work to do before moving in on the 30th. Wish us luck!

I'll have to post photos in groups...first up is the exterior. Thank God we don't have to worry about that.

The Getty

2008-07-17T11:54:00.001-07:00

I was having a bad hair day.

strike a pose, little guy.

Coney Island

2008-06-14T12:02:00.000-07:00

East Sahara moon rise, Coney Island May '08

Dia:Beacon-continued

2008-06-14T11:55:00.000-07:00

Chair

Williamsburgh Bridge, NYC May '08

Dia:Beacon

2008-06-14T11:34:00.000-07:00

Serenity now

Levitating isn't that hard

NYC Trippin-continued

2008-06-14T11:28:00.000-07:00

Frijole!

Turtle pond Central Park, NYC May '08

NYC Trippin

2008-06-14T11:20:00.001-07:00

Wasatch front May '08

MoMa Shadow puppets

Whatever

Brooklyn Skyline at night May '08

Shipwrecks and Waterfalls part-2

2008-05-03T19:23:00.000-07:00

Multnomah Falls Oregon April '08

Shipwrecks and Waterfalls

2008-05-03T19:06:00.000-07:00

Oregon Coast April '08

French Stowaway

The Sites

2008-05-03T18:57:00.000-07:00

Rockets are cool!

Unknown location Utah desert April '08

Golden Spike-UT April '08

Bees=Blossoms

2008-05-03T18:50:00.000-07:00

Work Doodles

2008-04-25T16:08:00.001-07:00

Thursday, April 24th '08

Work Doodles

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Friday, April 11th '08

Work Doodles

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Wednesday, April 9th '08

Work Doodles

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Tuesday, April 8th '08

Work Doodles

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Monday, April 7th '08

Work Doodles

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Friday, April 4th '08

Work Doodles

2008-04-05T12:08:00.000-07:00

Thursday, April 3rd '08

First in a series of daily doodles to come from Emily Garbett.

Easter '08 continued

2008-04-05T12:02:00.000-07:00

The desert really trippy.

The Browns puppies

We found the Flintstones

and Dino the dinosaur

Easter '08

2008-04-05T11:51:00.000-07:00

Sunset in the desert

Poky

Pink sand and purple cactus

Wallpaper!

Emily likes the macro setting. "I do", Emily

Brrrrrrr!

2008-04-05T11:44:00.000-07:00

Ottawa is cold and snowy

Ottawa, Canada Parliament March '08

Missouri Sunset March '08

The Stars shine Bright!

2008-03-11T10:34:00.000-07:00

The sun shines bright deep in the heart of TEXAS

I have finally made it.

Rainy days in Boston

San Antonio, Texas '08

Crazy, Beautiful city

2008-02-15T09:41:00.000-08:00

Brooklyn Bridge

Pigeon on the red carpet

Watch Out Now!

2008-02-02T09:42:00.001-08:00

Hooty Hoo!

Crazy Eyes Ki!!er

!Viva La Alamo!

2008-01-24T20:49:00.000-08:00

Remember The Alamo!

HotlAnta, Not so hot

Gotham never looked so good

My Mona Lisa, ohh

Werd Up!

2008-01-09T18:41:00.001-08:00

Christmas Tree Time

2008-01-04T16:40:00.000-08:00

Trees of three are seen through Christmas lore

Whatever

2008-01-01T12:45:00.000-08:00

My future never looked so bright

Watch Out!

the trick is to relax your jaw

The great pumpkin thing of 07

Brrrrrrrrr