shhhhhhhhhh

QUOTE FROM THE OFFICE.......

" IT'S A PRIUS.... IF HE STAYS UNDER FIVE MILES PER HOUR IT'S SILENT".... ;D

BIRDS

Did you know there were birds on your roof at night? Mark and I were driving through the Haute the other night and saw this absolutely TERRIBLE SIGHT....

Boredom

I got bored, so I looked up random facts on google... Seriously, if google was a person, I would totally make out with him/her....

I found these at: http://www.thecryptmag.com/Online/29/RandomFacts.html

First the fact, then my reactions....

The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
I always knew Wilma was a slut.

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the US Treasury
So THAT'S why we're in a recession!

The state with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
I wouldn't walk anywhere in Alaska. Even if I had three legs.... And if I had three legs I would definitely show them off. By walking everywhere. Faster than you.

The average number of people airborne over the US any given hour: 61,000
Does this include suicides, skydivers, and people being stolen by birds?

The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910
The Chinese are amazing.

If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in The air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in The air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If theHorse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes
No real reaction to this one. I think it is a very interesting fact.

Q. What occurs more often in December than any other month?
A. Conception
Two reactions:
1.) Well what the heck else are you going to do in the cold weather?
2.) I wonder if this stems from seeing parents during the holidays who want you to have little tator tots. This actually seems to have the OPPOSITE effect on Mark and I. If I thought it was safe, I would put birth control patches all over my body. lol

Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
BOOOOOORRRRIIIIIIINNNNNGGGGGGG :-)
I immediately mapquested my birthplace vs. my current location....
[Drumroll please....]
148.8 miles SUCKA! BOOM SHAK A LAK A!! :-)

Q. There are more collect calls on this day than any other day of theyear?
A. Father's Day
mMMmMmmmmMMMMMMMM... Father's of the YEAR!! :-)

Q. What is an activity performed by 40% of all people at a party?
A. Snoop in your medicine cabinet
Or in my little sister's case, rob you then stuff the crap that will be useless to them in the medicine cabinet!

In Scotland, a new game was invented. It was entitled Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden.... and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language
I thought my favorite women's activist would appreciate this... :-) This one's for Rachel! :-) Hope you are having fun in Scotland!!!!!

More Paoli Pics

West Baden

Like I said, Mark and I really enjoy the town of French Lick! There isthis mysterious hotel that we always see, but never go to.. It justseems so off limits and fancy... It is the West Baden Hotel and it isall kinds of amazing! Of course we have pictures to share from ourexperience there! The West Baden Hotel seems to be a step above theFrench Lick Hotel. Everything is twice as fancy! Even the bathrooms!There is a woman playing the harp in the lobby with all types of areasset up to relax. Mark and I sat on one of the loungers for a while. Wealso did some exploring. We will for sure stay at the West Baden Hotelin the near future! It is absolutely amazing! :-)
Isn't this absolutely BEAUTIFUL??!?!?!

I LIKE HIM

Mark was so happy to see the hotel

Mark thought this was hilarious... We always talk about how people who drive Harleys feel it necessary to wear everything Harley... lol Mark loved sitting in the shoe shine station

Pretty bathroom flowers

That is one hot shadow! :-) The Bakers love West Baden Hotel!!

We snuck into a conference room so Mark could get some action shots..... He looks so prepared for the CEO position!

We are Rebels

This floor is all kinds of amazing!! It is hand placed! I cannot believe how beautiful it is! And the time that had to be put into it's design!!! Wow! Ultimate relaxation picture

We were so relaxed because this woman was playing the harp.... ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!

Baker hand holdin

The middle of the hotel..... My attempt at artsy... I loved sitting on this louger with my husband... We will be back FO SHO!!!

Alright... One more....

I also have to add this one. Imagine there are seven tables in this entire diner.... ((because there are)).....

There was a guy sitting at the next table across from Mark and I. He came in, sat down, and started drinking the coffee the waitress already had waiting for him. :-)

THEN, someone in the corner (let's call him Earl) said (apparently) this guys' name. ((Let's call HIM Chuck))

EARL: Hey there, Chuck! How are you?
CHUCK: Hey there, Earl! [and here comes the doozy....] I didn't even see you over there!

OKAY! STOP SHOW! CUT CAMERA! CALL IN THE TROOPS! Was this guy SERIOUS?!?!

Seven tables, each seating four... equates to 28 potential people [at maximum capacity] in the ENTIRE ROOM/RESTAURANT that you might know.

You are FACING the guy, have been sipping your coffee looking in that direction for five full minutes and you REALLY DIDN'T SEE HIM!?!!?!

C'mon CHUCK! GET IT TOGETHER!

I thought itwas time for an experiment.....I wanted to take off my shirt and flash the guy.... My husband stopped me..... He said it probably wasn't the best idea.... BUT [in theory] CHUCK WOULDN'T HAVE SEEN ME, RIGHT?!?!

Diner

Okay, s0o0o0o0o, there is this ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE little diner that is across the street from the ski lodge. Mark and I are slightly obsessed with it. It is so country and Mom and Pop cliché is written ALL OVER IT, but we just have to! :-)

We eat there every morning we go skiing! It is always part of the agenda...

So of course, Sunday morning, we headed to the Ritz... :-) ((That's the name of the little diner....)) The SHERRIFF was there waiting on his wife! BAHAHAHHAA* PERFECT! Then a family of four came in and the Dad started smoking around his 4 and 5 year old son and daughter! Wow! Awesome! THEN a guy came in and the waitress already knew his name AND his order! Boom shak a lak a! :-)

Then the good part came....Mark wanted to 'splurge' on our breakfast! He didn't want water.... he wanted chocolate milk... I told him to dream big.... lol....

So the waitress came over to take our order. Mark winked at me and informed her he would be opting for chocolate milk instead of aqua that morning. To which she dropped a BOMB on him....

"Large, Extra Large, or Extra Extra Large?" She asked.

I didn't chuckle when I saw the sheriff sitting in the corner of the diner.

I didn't even yell at the ignorant Dad feeding his children second hand smoke with their biscuits and gravy.

I didn't crack a smile when the waitress already knew the 'regular's' order.

But when this chick asked, "Large, Extra Large, or Extra Extra Large?" I WAS DONE!

You know, in the big city, we call those options:

Small,

Medium, and

Large....Not there....

Mark decided to order the large to be on the safe side. He received about 10 oz of chocolate milk.

I wonder if someone orders the extra, extra large, if the waitress goes in the kitchen, opens a jug of milk 3/4 full, pours Hershey's syrup into the container, shakes it all up, then sets it on the table. All one gallon of milk.

Hmmmm.... Maybe next time.....

French Lick

French Lick is an adorable little town! Mark and I really enjoy goingthere! We really like staying at the Casino! It is absolutelybeautiful and we have been staying there for a long time! ((Sincebefore it got all fancy)) -- AKA Pre-Casino---Anyways, of course I always have a few pictures to share from ouradventures!
Mark got a beer of the month club membership for Christmas.... 4 different beers, 3 of each. each month.. great gift... We brought February's brews....

Yummy..... Sink Cooler

So happy

So pretty, huh? Bakers!

What girl doesn't looooooove forehead kisses?!?! :-)

Meeting- Things to Think about

As part of my job, I meet with leaders within our organization and they share their knowledge. I wrote down some good stuff from the last meeting.. thought I'd share....

The most successful people are those that have a good plan B.

Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent, never give it.

Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

I am a great believer in luck and I find the more I work the more I have of it.

To say nothing, especially when speaking, is the art of Diplomacy.

A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in a way that you almost enjoy the trip.

Hope is not a plan.

Attitude is everything- The choice to live fully

snow!

Last week when there are a LOT of snow (and I got my snowday from work)Mark and I worked hard to dig his car out. It was a lot of work...((And my husband did most of it)).... It was a great opportunity for some pictures!! :-)

Can you find Mark's Car?

Mark worked very hard to cean the snow off his car....

Apparently I just took pictures to document the event... :)

Finally

Snow fighting ninja

Playing in the snow

so happy.... and so cute, right?

sad that he has snow in his business pants

but we are still happy.... Fiji here we come! :-)

snow kisses

soooo tired

boooooo to snow ruining my new boots!

we cleaned off the car, but we made quite a mess when we walked up the stairs to our apartment... haha