4 Years Tonight!

Andrea and I had our first date 4 years ago tonight at Buca di Beppos in Salt Lake City. It is also my 5 year mark from being home from my mission. Needless to say the first date went really well! The food was less than memorable... it fact we haven't been back but we will never forget it. I do remember the waiter asked us if we were going to order vegetables with our meal... my response was "um... ok Mom!" After dinner we went to see an IMAX movie and the only one starting was Nascar (that we both think is pretty trashy). No kiss on the first day but I did growl when I hugged her good night. Love you Andrea!

Church Celebrity Encounter

Andrea and I had to run a few errands before our Mother' Day weekend. We needed to make a trip to our local Super Target in Orem. We decided to stop in at Wendy's for dinner... typically we don't go in to eat but tonight we decided that it made sense. When I was waiting at the counter for our food I looked around the restaurant which was basically empty. There was an older couple sitting at the table near the ketchup that caught my eye. I looked at him and thought... that totally looks like Elder Perry... I dismissed the thought because of the location and the fact that he was dressed casual (I thought they couldnt dress casual in public). We passed by I decided that it really was him and his wife! Andrea had no idea... when I told her she was like.... no way!... She looked and discovered for herself. I wanted to go up to him and meet him but I didnt think I would really have anything to say to him. I sat there thinking... I need to go up to him... I shouldnt be such a chicken and besides I just took a living prophets class at BYU so I knew a lot about him. So I got up and went over to talk to him. This is how the conversation went.

Me: "Excuse me.. are you Elder Perry?"
Elder Perry: "That's what they usually call me!"
(Awkward pause)
Elder Perry: "Who are you?"
(Long pause)
Me: "Brad Frandsen... I thought it was you... I just needed to come find out... its nice to meet you... sorry to interrupt (frosty eating). Have a good night!"
(Me wondering why I was so awkward as I walked back to my booth)

Anyway thats the story from my point of view... who would have thought!

In-n-out UTAH!

Can you believe In-n-out has ventured into Utah... only four hours away... I seriously can't wait for the real In-n-out to come to Northern Utah. I can't wait to make a trip to St. George for this...
This will be my order... Double double animal style with fries and pink lemonade... ah........... and hold the pickles please!

Katie B

This is my newest little cousin Katie. This was the first time I've seen her. She just turned 3 months old while she was here... cutest kid.

New Frandsen Family

This is my cousin Spencer and his new wife Terri outside the Salt Lake temple on Thursday.

The Aunts

My aunts came into town this weekend for my cousin Spencer's wedding. My Aunts are so much fun to be around each of them is different in their own way. I got to hang out with them while they were down and my cheeks were hurting from laughing with them. I wish we all lived closer... maybe I could laugh off my extra chin!

Ode' to Ali

This is my cousin Ali she is 17 and she has always been so much fun. Ali is the same today as she was 10 years ago... she is always excited to see me and is never "too cool" for anyone. Here are some pictures we took of her this week when we went to her brother's wedding.


Ali was sitting next to her older sister's boyfriend on the couch when he fell asleep. Ali just decided it would be fun to play with his hair.


Here is a close up of what she was doing. I bet he just thought his girlfriend was playing with his hair.

Proof that he was asleep and not aware that Ali was doing this.

Ok sorry this is blurry but I had to show you his reaction and look at that face she made when he woke up... got to love it!

New Pictures

Andrea and I went on a drive last Sunday and ended up taking some pictures. Obviously I didnt take the one of myself. (I am in it)

Isn't she beautiful!

(I am totally thinking... if one more car drives by and waves I am out of here.)

Dang Amazon

I thought I made it very clear I didnt like crocs on my blog and this is the junk amazon sends me!

Get a lot for what'cha got...

I need to preface this story by saying that I don't go to Del Taco everyday. I realistically go every other week for lunch. When I do go I use the drive thru (Isn't this how its spelled in this context). So today when I went, the line for the drive thru was several cars long and I could see inside and no one was in line. I went inside and ordered a quesadilla, small burrito with sour cream, and two tacos for those just in case thats not enough moments. The manager ringing me up said... "oh the usual then..." I was like... "um yes I guess it is..." Needless to say if the worker at Del Taco knows what I typically order... its time to stop going.