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Calli Walli

It hurts how much I love her...

True Love

Let me start off by saying we really aren't bad people and we do respect people in wheel chairs. Please don't be offended and please love us for who we are :)

OKay, so I had one of the funniest nights ever. My husband and Heath are hilarious. I had asked Damon to go to New Moon with me and a few people from our ward. Mainly the Young Women and Young Men... well when we went to purchase tickets they were all sold out. So I then said well why don't you, me, Heath and Andee just go to the Arclight. (NOTE: Arclight you purchase assigned seats... You don't have to wait in line and you skip the hassle of trying to find a seat) So Damon said that him and Heath would buy tickets. Perfect! I was SO excited. Well when we asked them where we were sitting you could totally tell something was up, but they just kept saying that they got the best seats in the house. They wouldn't tell us anything else.

So night of the movie, we ordered in sushi and watched Twilight disgusted at how awful it was and praying New Moon was better. Well when they brought back the sushi they came rolling in the house in wheelchairs. We were like, what are you guys doing? Apparently everything was sold out and these were the only other option. Heath got the wheelchairs from his school. It was so hard for me to stop laughing. I seriously had to pull out some acting skills and try to keep a straight face. They were naturals! Damon even went to the bathroom.

It was so crazy because after the movie I stood up because my legs were sore and realized that Damon couldn't. I felt so bad for him. It made me realize how difficult it must be for people in wheelchairs and I had a deeper sense of respect for them. Everyone was so nice. They would stop to let us through, hold doors for us... I felt really bad because we were totally scamming. It must be true love for Damon and Heath to pull something like that off. Oh!! I am so happy they did. They made my month!

Here are just a couple of pics from the night:

Getty Musuem

My friend, Lisa, who's my old roommate from college, came to visit me for the weekend and for a fun, chill activity we decided to go to the Getty Center. I love that place. Its this huge museum that overlooks the city and is so peaceful. Its free, and I recommend it to anyone who comes to visit Los Angeles. There is a smaller one in Malibu that I really want to go to as well.

Anyhow, Lisa and I just missed sunset- bummer- but we got some hot chocolate and walked outside in the gardens and then decided to go in and look at some art. As we looked at some of the paintings and sculptures from the 1600 - 1800's it was interesting to see that back then the "pooch" that all of us women try to lose on a daily basis is what was idolized back in those times. To have meat on your bones was beautiful. It was desired. Curves were feminine and sexy. I wonder why it changed. I would have been a goddess back in those days!! Too bad- so sad. I would post pictures, but most of the paintings show boobies.

I also noticed that most women back then were super ugly. Hate to say it, but they almost look like men. Still, I think it would have been awesome to live in those times. Wearing cool dresses, having someone do my hair each morning, wondering "What shall I do today?" or "What shall I wear to the Ball this evening?" I know... It might be a little boring, but for some reason it seems enchanting to me. I have alway thought I was born in the wrong era.

One other thing that I learned at the museum was concerning the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. I learned that the cross was built many different ways before they actually came across the form of the Cross that we know today. They basically found a way to keep a person alive for the longest period of time while torturing them as much as possible. The precise way the legs are bent, where they actually put the nails in his wrists and feet, and the process of the whipping of the back and the purpose it had while on the cross was all purposely done. I always thought that it was just one torturous thing after another, but in fact it was all linked together to create the most possible torture on the cross over and over again. I could be a lot more graphic and go in a little bit more detail, but I think you get the point. I am so grateful that Christ was willing to go through that for me and for everyone even when he himself was perfect. Saddens me.

San Fran Nike Marathon

So I was supposed to be running the Nike Half-Marathon in San Francisco this upcoming weekend with my besties, but of course 2 events come up that exact weekend to where I can't go. Don't worry. I don't work any other weekend, but of course that weekend I had to work the ENTIRE time. So frustrating. I was so excited to do it with all my girls. Hopefully next year.

Sorry BFFs for reals!! Guess we'll just have to plan a girls trip sooner than later because I am PINK LADY deprived.

Tire... You can't be mad at us anymore :)

THINGS I MISS...

MY DOGS :)

LADDY AND IRENE...AND BEAR LAKE

MY FAMILY- SEE YA IN A MONTH

FALL- LEAVES CHANGING :)

DEXTER

My Latest Addiction...

SEPTEMBER MADNESS

September has been a little crazy for the Hammonds. We have gone on a few trips and September is a super special month because it's our Anniversary. Damon and I got married 2 years ago on Sept. 15th. These past 2 years have been so much fun and needless to say a little crazy on so many levels.

Not sure how many people know the story of us meeting. Kind of funny. I had become really good friends with Damon's sister, Cassie, before he moved to Cali. The first day we met I was speaking in church, and I remember that day watching him and being very intrigued by him. I remember after I was done talking we kept looking and smiling at each other, but then I soon realized he had a crush on my roommate Shalisse, Blonde and Beautiful!! He denies it, but I know its true. So I hung out with the Hammond family pretty much everyday and realized that I really liked Damon, but I didn't think he was interested. I would talk to my roommates about it and then a few months later Shalisse decided to try and be tricky. She called our friend DJ who wanted to take Cassie out, Damon's sister, and talked him into calling Damon and telling him he should go on a double with them and that he should take me. And guess what Damon's response was..."I think I'll pass"... OUCH!!! Talk about hurting a girls ego. And to make things worse, Cassie calls me laughing hysterically because she thought it was such a coincidence. I had to put my best acting skills forward and pretend that it was hilarious as well. So I knew at that time that Damon didn't like me that way and played it cool from then on.

Any how Damon ended up spending labor day with me and my friend Krista in San Diego and needless to say we hit it off. We had a great time and at that point I could tell he might like me. The day after we got back Damon texted me, "I want to see you!" I had a date that night, but ended up canceling it and made dinner for Damon. I can pretty much say we never spent a day apart after that. We were married almost exactly a year after that. So fun to remember that time. Seems like yesterday, but also seems like forever ago.

Here is a little collage of some of the fun times that we've had these past 2 years. It was awesome to put this together because it reminded me of how much fun we have had and remember all of the things that we have been through together.

A few other fun activities this month that Damon and I was able to do are Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Dodgers game, and Universal these past couple of weeks. We've had a blast. Here are some photos.

Lake Powell!!

Las Vegas with my Cuz!

Dodgers and Universal Studios with our besties.

A Few Random Thoughts and Feelings...

There have been some random thoughts and feelings as of late that I thought I would share.

1. I am amazed how taste buds change.  I used to hate hawaiian pizza because I have been a strong believer that fruit is not meant to be hot, but I have turned into a hawaiian pizza addict. I tried it one day because it was the only kind ordered and ended up really liking it. Now it is one of my favorites.  Damon is very pleased.
2. I hate getting my hair done.  Every time I tell them I only want a trim they end up cutting it so short.  It is so annoying. It makes me angry.  It is so hard for me to grow my hair. Just one trip to the salon and all that hard work is cut to the ground...literally.
3. There is nothing better than running on the northern coast of California during sunset and listening to your ipod on shuffle.  I was currently in Pebble Beach and after work I would go run a couple miles on the coast.  Its not like a boardwalk because you aren't on a beach, but you're on cliffs looking down into the water.  I saw seals and all sorts of wildlife in their natural habitat.  It is so exhilarating.  I would run to this secret bench I found that overlooks the ocean, sit and think about life and listen to good music, and then I would run home.   I can't explain how amazing it was. 
4. I finally got Damon to go country dancing.  He said he would go because he knew how bad I wanted to.  He is so funny. He wore his cowboy boots and belt buckle and thought he looked SOOO country, but really he looked even more metro.  It was so cute.  When we got there he was like I want to get a cowboy hat.  I just had to laugh at him.  We had so much fun.  He was right there with me learning the line dances, and we even tried a little two steppin.  I seriously had SOOOOO much fun and so did he.  I think I might be able to get him to like country after all.
5. I am so grateful for my calling right now. I am in charge of the Young Women activities.  I love it so much.  Damon is in the Young Men Presidency too, and so we do a lot of stuff together.  The girls are really quiet and into a lot of different things than I am used to, but it has really pushed me and I love them to death. We have met a lot of great friends from being a part of it all as well.  Its amazing to watch these girl's testimonies grow and how they are so fragile right now.  Its so hard here in LA. There are so many outside influences, but in the same breathe those same influences make you stronger. I think stronger than if they were consistently surrounded by LDS girls. They have to work at it every day.  So awesome.
6. I want a dog.  I miss the love they give and just having them around.  I know right now isn't a good time so I just have to be patient.  One day.
7. Isn't it funny how much we want to go grow up when we're younger so that we can have money and careers and "freedom" but then we grow up, have careers, money, and in the end less freedom.  Craziness.

PInk Ladies '09

Girls TRIP!!

I had so much fun on our girls trip. It was too short, but I loved every second of it. 

I am obsessed with doing videos lately so I am sorry if you guys get sick of them. Sorry.

Here is a little recap:

Love you Pink Ladies!

27th Birthday BASH

So, I don't know what it is...but 27 makes me feel sooooooo OLD!  Oh well.  I had a G-G-G-R EAT 27th Birthday!  Thanks to all those who made it so much fun, especially my husband.  You're are so amazing babes.  I love you to death!  I am so lucky.

To start it off, we did a beach day on Sat.  Played volleyball (which my team won!! because we're AMAZING!) and of course soccer.  It was super fun! We ate PBJs and drank lots and lots of Soda/Red Bull.  We also did a little dancin on the beach.  Damon got me a video camera and I am so excited. I have always wanted one, and I think they're so important.

For my actual birthday, Damon and I had plans to go to a really nice Italian restaurant... We have been super busy the past week and as we were driving there, we saw the beautiful Golden Arches.  I decided that and a "blockbuster" was the way to go... I know I am a fatty, but let me tell you it was the best decision we made. It was AMAZING food and I loved cuddling with my honey.

NYC and Charleston, SC

I had to do a slideshow of the trip because we took SOOOOOOOOOOOO many pictures!  

To sum up the trip: 

• A LOT of Red Bull.... I might be an addict now.
• Dancing 
• More dancing
• Beach
• Shopping
• Picture taking
• Picture taking
• Picture taking
• We seriously did like 10 photo shoots...haha. fun though
• Kim and Jason's wedding- seriously- She was so BEAUTIFUL and the entire wedding was awesome!  Good work Kim.
• More Red Bull and dancing
• More picture taking
• A lot of flying!
• A lot of packing and unpacking :(
• Hanging with the man of my dreams in the places of my dreams
• One of the Best Times of my Life!
• So much love for Allison, Debby and my JUCO girls (Aimee, Kim and Lisa)- I love you guys!!!! SISTAS FOR LIFE!

Happy Mother's Day

Moms,

Happy Mother's Day! I hope you like the movie.  We love you!

Grandma Rosalie Irene Broderick

The Lord has blessed me so much in my life. He gave me grandparents that someone could only dream of. They were beyond my grandparents. They were my best friends.

My grandmother passed away on April 22, 2009. It's a bitter sweet feeling because words can't express how much I miss and love her, but I am so happy for her to be with her true love again. I know she missed my grandpa dearly and was not whole without him by her side. I have always looked up to them. They loved each other through and through.

My grandma was a special lady. She lit up the room with her smile and laugh. I will miss the times we spent together in her kitchen talking and laughing over a "tuna toastwich" and the feel of her soft hand on mine. She was someone I could talk to about anything, who sent me cards on a regular basis telling me she missed and loved me, said words like Zuskini, choirpractor, carn, fark, Sundey., and danced with me in my living room.

I can't say in words how much I love her and how blessed I feel to be her granddaughter. I must have done something right in the pre-existence, and I can't wait for the day that I see her again.

I love you grandma!

The movie is a little long but its pretty amazing...Thanks to my wonderful husband. You're amazing.

Videos That Warm the Soul

Dumb Woman Locked in Her Car 911 Call - Watch more Funny Videos

This video just about made me pee my pants.

I really wish this would happen to me!  I think my life would be complete after that.

This was seriously so AMAZING!! It made me fall in love with him.  I can't get enough of it.  Sorry to all of those who hate American Idol...Mommy Likey!

Hair

So I thought I would share my little traveling experience yesterday. Pretty hilarious.  You might have needed to been there, but I thought I would share any way.  

So I book all my flights usually under Karrie Broderick because all of my reward points are through that name and it is a nightmare to change (5) airlines over.  So I just use my passport when I travel usually. Well my passport picture has A LOT of blonde highlights. Basically during the time of my life when I was the most blonde I have ever been, and right now I am pretty dark. Almost black, but not quite.  

Well yesterday I flew to Vegas for a meeting and a little Teryn TLC and EVERYTIME I had to show my passport, the Security checkers would look at the picture and then look at me and give me this look.  They would then proceed to say, "so are you a blonde or do you have naturally dark hair?" I would reply, "I am naturally dark." They would then reply back saying, "I really like the blonde." and then proceed to give me my passport back.  HILARIOUS! Maybe I shouldn't be dark anymore and go back to being a blondey! It was so funny because every single person did it.

Got to love the honest folk!  The security checkers were going way beyond their call of duty. Not only were they making sure I was who I was, but giving me beauty tips. 

And the Oscar goes too... Brady Broderick

My brother has one the award for best husband...  Cara, you're too sweet. Brade-you kill me.

4 Month Recap!

Okay- So I know it has been like 4 MONTHS since I have written last!!! I apologize. It has been a mixture of both Laziness and Craziness.  Here are a few things that have happened over that time!

PS...Stop the Hate Mail!

Golden Globes with my girls Debby and Dirty... Please stop with the cameras already.

Snowboarding over Christmas...Damon's first time, and yes he broke his wrist!

Superbowl Baby! I know...you're jealous.  It WAS awesome though-I just wished Cardinals would have pulled through.

Damon's 31st Birthday! He is getting so OLD :) but I guess I'll keep him... Love ya Babes. Areba Areba

My BFFs came to see me. Chipotle and a Movie, can't beat it.  Sisterhood of the traveling hat...Tire-Where's my hat?

My Cuz, Monica, and her husband, Kenny, came to spend some time and we had a blast! Do I look different to anyone?  I should....

My brother and sister-in law also came to see me and I LOVED every second of it. It was hilarious...my brother makes me laugh harder than any other person.  My mom came to see me too, but I don't have any pics...sorry moms! I loved seeing you too. 

This is us riding bikes at Venice and Santa Monica Beach!

Sorry I know a lot of Pictures, but hey its been 4 months!