tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post8982872443367318063..comments2023-11-03T02:14:23.201-06:00Comments on Mr. and Mrs. Potatohead: I Went to Utah This Weekend! And Met Some Strangers... But Strangers No More!Whitney Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03076894476570457181noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-21798340934559126252008-11-04T11:12:00.000-07:002008-11-04T11:12:00.000-07:00I came upon your blog via a mutual friend (Jessica...I came upon your blog via a mutual friend (Jessica/Mitch Hiatt). I know a little about the McCune Mansion (the house in the photo you took) from some videos I edited for a project called "Hallowed Ground, Sacred Journeys," made by a bunch of BYU religion professors about popular and little-known Church History sites.<BR/><BR/>The McCune Mansion actually has a lot more history to it than I think the other commenters have realized. It's more than just a "reception center." The McCunes were wealthy Mormons who imported some of the materials with which it was built from places like Holland. At one time it was the wealthiest place of residence in the state.<BR/><BR/>The McCunes lived there for a couple decades, then turned the home into a music school. In the 50s they attempted to donate it as a home for the Prophet, President David O. McKay, but he asked that it instead be donated to BYU, and it was used as an extension of the university until the 70s. Since that time it's been owned and privately run by another family.<BR/><BR/>Hope that's informative! :)The Sharkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310081508496496402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-25395237950055616642008-10-26T14:21:00.000-06:002008-10-26T14:21:00.000-06:00there are all kinds of shout outs to me in this po...there are all kinds of shout outs to me in this post + in the comments! freaking moving/unpacking is ruining my bloggy life! i can't keep up with it all.<BR/><BR/>totally not expecting, but i'm sure taylor would love if i shoved his 6 year old body in a stroller for stroller jogging club! and what the crap is bunko? i keep hearing about it... everybody's doing it but me.<BR/><BR/>those hooker heels are HOT! you could totally rock them! ....on the FARM!<BR/><BR/>i think you and ali should come visit + stay at my house! tamn could come too! and you said I was bloggy famous!? TAMN's practically stalking you! :)<BR/><BR/>i LOVED meeting you at the meet and greet! i only wish we would have sat closer!amber belmontehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06607363845964955287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-52374430418144364202008-10-23T15:15:00.000-06:002008-10-23T15:15:00.000-06:00Stumbled upon your wonderful blog and now I cannot...Stumbled upon your wonderful blog and now I cannot get enough! Why is it that all of these amazing blogging authors live in Utah?? You couldn't live closer to Vegas?? <BR/><BR/>Thought I would share a little info about this beautiful house. One of my girlfriend's got married and had her reception there last summer. It was GORGEOUS! I forget what the name of it is but you can rent out the space for events and I believe has the same owners as the Inn on the Hill down the street. [www.inn-on-the-hill.com/] We all stayed at that B&B and then the entire bridal party walked the block down to the wedding itself. BEAUTIFUL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-3157096919701845092008-10-23T11:19:00.000-06:002008-10-23T11:19:00.000-06:00looks like fun!sorry i missed it!!looks like fun!<BR/>sorry i missed it!!rychellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12006217044717425706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-1012777384344162182008-10-21T13:15:00.000-06:002008-10-21T13:15:00.000-06:00wendy - I don't know how it has taken me so long t...wendy - I don't know how it has taken me so long to find out about it!<BR/><BR/>Tamn - I was going to surprise you by just picking you up for the dinner, but I asked JJWT and he said you were working really hard on growing two babies and he did mention something about super saturday. A dinner with a bunch of giggling girls would have tired you out too much. So.. if you really wanted come, tell JJWT that next time I want to surprise you - to let me!Whitney Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076894476570457181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-62205024044101040722008-10-21T11:32:00.000-06:002008-10-21T11:32:00.000-06:00Fun fun fun! You guys are cute n funny. You prol...Fun fun fun! You guys are cute n funny. You prolly just didn't invite me bc you thought I was oober busy getting ready for Super Saturday, right?Seriously, so blessed!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16115574492913661591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-10469824794585479182008-10-20T21:43:00.000-06:002008-10-20T21:43:00.000-06:00hopefully I can come next time too, and DSW, I mis...hopefully I can come next time too, and DSW, I miss it<BR/>I used to live in Arizona and had on just up the street, boo hooWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04706588474556679747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-48796571687693593322008-10-20T20:26:00.000-06:002008-10-20T20:26:00.000-06:00Alexis, I think that would be a GREAT idea. But, ...Alexis, I think that would be a GREAT idea. But, since we can't pick up the WHOLE farm and move, you two need to come to me :) Do your husbands have jobs they can do here? I'm sure they can. I mean.. Rexburg IS a booming metropolis. And your having a baby next year. I am(hopefully) having a baby next year. Maybe Amber is expecting and doesn't want to tell anyone yet. We could have a stroller jogging club, too. <BR/><BR/>If you only knew how badly I really would like that. lol. No friends!! (just a few)Whitney Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076894476570457181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-71705378287071752122008-10-20T18:53:00.000-06:002008-10-20T18:53:00.000-06:00Thats so cool you got to meet bloggers especially ...Thats so cool you got to meet bloggers especially my lovely bff Amber. Wouldnt that be cool if we all lived in the same town and formed an exclusive friend club and had bunko nights and book cubs and people were jealous of us?Alexis Treesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326073498834027804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-74926074758733606212008-10-20T15:02:00.000-06:002008-10-20T15:02:00.000-06:00Hi,Found your blog thru Ramona and I am totally co...Hi,<BR/>Found your blog thru Ramona and I am totally coming to hang-out next time everyone goes to meet-up. Also , just had to tell you that I lived in Rexburg for a year after the Teton Dam broke, my Dad worked for the Gov., and I have the best childhood memories of PIZZA there...Doesn't surprise anyone that knows me that the memory would involve food!! <BR/>SUPER cute blog..<BR/>MarieXO Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16246660921395229534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-74162526568456082452008-10-20T14:03:00.000-06:002008-10-20T14:03:00.000-06:00That house you have shown there is actually a rece...That house you have shown there is actually a reception center. Its beautiful inside.<BR/><BR/>It looks like y'all had a grand time!!Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17255980370281345632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-6741358306563685202008-10-20T11:36:00.000-06:002008-10-20T11:36:00.000-06:00you are so cute! I'm glad you took so many picture...you are so cute! I'm glad you took so many pictures. it's nice to see more of some of my favorite bloggers. i hope i get to meet you all some day.Rowboathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12088293682793744413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-26347143016473806162008-10-20T10:34:00.000-06:002008-10-20T10:34:00.000-06:00Mary - Don't be silly, you do NOT look like a man....Mary - Don't be silly, you do NOT look like a man. And if you deleted me from your blog life.... my life really would be deleted.<BR/><BR/>wendyburd - nope, not a stranger. Just a friend I haven't met yet! ;) yeah, come to find Kristina really doesn't like it. I got a pair of flats and some comfy shoes. I am going to post pictures probably tomorrow or the next day.<BR/><BR/>Kayleigh - yes! I blog stalk all the time! Please do come back.<BR/><BR/>Amanda - yeah! McCune! That was the name on the mailbox. Thank you thank you. I still think I'm going to buy it. I'm going to go look it up.<BR/><BR/>Victoria - I hope you have an extra bed becuase I really am giong to stay with you. lol<BR/><BR/>Christa - he was sweet! If he got ornery, you could have just given him to me. I love ornery babies!<BR/><BR/>Willis family - yes. Yes he even shopped with me ALL day Saturday. Poor guy.Whitney Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076894476570457181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-51280654400756772932008-10-20T09:46:00.000-06:002008-10-20T09:46:00.000-06:00Looks like dinner was fun. My hubby can empathize...Looks like dinner was fun. My hubby can empathize with yours...he has come along on a couple of dinners with me, and been the only boy. Gotta love them for the things they come and do with us.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07537235618859582423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-21823615073841673332008-10-20T08:34:00.000-06:002008-10-20T08:34:00.000-06:00I'm sorry I had to leave early. Its hard to ignor...I'm sorry I had to leave early. Its hard to ignore an ornery baby. He wasn't in complete meltdown mode when I left, but it was coming. Better to spare everyone that horror. He fell asleep within one minute of being in the car.Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13968965051399005797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-33891108730804466542008-10-19T23:51:00.000-06:002008-10-19T23:51:00.000-06:00okay so what is this? planned meet & greet for...okay so what is this? planned meet & greet for everyone?!?!? EWWW I thought you were just coming to see me I thought I was the most important :) haha ya i am stuck up what ya gonna doVictoria Elderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02311355940687984819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-23198281415374537792008-10-19T23:46:00.000-06:002008-10-19T23:46:00.000-06:00The house is called McCune Mansion. It used to be ...The house is called McCune Mansion. It used to be owned by BYU Choir or something like that, I can't remember exactly. But now it is used for weddings and stuff. There is also a matching Inn behind it. You might wonder why I know all this, it is because I was love with it. And had to figure out what it was all about. My favorite part is the stairs. Gorgegous. They have a website with pictures too. It pretty cool inside, although I have only seen pictures of the inside.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13876493789944533435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-12129573618502909932008-10-19T23:35:00.000-06:002008-10-19T23:35:00.000-06:00Can I just say, I love your blog!I know you have n...Can I just say, I love your blog!<BR/><BR/>I know you have no idea who I am, but I found your blog through Kristina's and thought I'd take a look (I admit, when I get bored, I stalk blogs, I guess).Kayleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094852034223920156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-44109354164444379442008-10-19T23:05:00.000-06:002008-10-19T23:05:00.000-06:00Kristina HATES Twilight??! What? I am tre confused...Kristina HATES Twilight??! What? I am tre confused!!<BR/><BR/>I hope I am not a stranger to you, even though I am all the way in CT!!I'd have so been there in a heart beat if I could!<BR/><BR/>I don't wear heels (hello 5'10"!) but those are sick they are so cute! Which ones DID you get, you had like 8 pairs in that old post!Wendyburd1https://www.blogger.com/profile/01922782163374972681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-63008551681455134552008-10-19T22:58:00.000-06:002008-10-19T22:58:00.000-06:00RAYBOULD!!! How could you?! I look like a man! It'...RAYBOULD!!! How could you?! I look like a man! <BR/>It's a good thing you gave me potatoes or I would have had to delete you from my blog life forever.*MARY*https://www.blogger.com/profile/09638213634701932906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-85618702110588687242008-10-19T22:22:00.000-06:002008-10-19T22:22:00.000-06:00Kristal - hmm.. we wondered if someone actually li...Kristal - hmm.. we wondered if someone actually lived there. So we walked around and found a mailbox with a last name on it. I'm just so curious! And I would love to know the history of it. P.S. thanks for coming by!<BR/><BR/>Kristina - the picture of you is not scary. Except for the red eyes.. but that is my fault. It was MUCH better than the candid ones I caught ;)<BR/><BR/>Erin - we did. I wish I could meet everyone. <BR/><BR/>Ramona - maybe it is? Is it like an inn? The hooker heel picture was taken with Kristina's camera, I think. It's on her blog! I should have stolen it from her. :) I loved your shoes, though. Jaren is not afraid of you! I say come. <BR/><BR/>Brigitte - I don't think everyone knew everyone. I met two new people there. It was a lot of fun. I hope you do come next time :)Whitney Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076894476570457181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-21841639641239404322008-10-19T22:13:00.000-06:002008-10-19T22:13:00.000-06:00Looks like you guys had a blast! If you do it aga...Looks like you guys had a blast! If you do it again maybe I'll come... except I don't know all those girls, only Kristina. Hmm, we'll see I guess. But I LOVE that house! The area above the temple is called The Avenues and it has some gorgeous old houses. I love driving around up there.<BR/><BR/>And I love the hooker heels too. My kind of girl!Brigittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07840043637404645916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-47252340933145314972008-10-19T21:34:00.000-06:002008-10-19T21:34:00.000-06:00First off, I stayed in a house almost just like th...First off, I stayed in a house almost just like that for my anniversary one year- and it was by the temple, but I am not sure if it is the same one.<BR/><BR/>Next- yes, someone forget to ZOOM so you wouldn't see bent knees in the picture. Oh well, we are all so hot it doesn't matter.<BR/><BR/>Next next- this picture did not have me holding my hooker shoes in the air. But someone has it, and it is awesome.<BR/><BR/>You are absolutely adorable and sweet and as funny asa you are on your blog. I had a great time, and I really do want to come craft for an all nighter. Is yor husband afraid of me?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957223010844358916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-64306564025086205982008-10-19T21:18:00.000-06:002008-10-19T21:18:00.000-06:00It does look like you had so much fun. And that h...It does look like you had so much fun. And that house is beautiful. I love the architecture.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2613486379907269268.post-51813531920036251012008-10-19T21:15:00.000-06:002008-10-19T21:15:00.000-06:00Yeah, that poking picture of me is rather scary. B...Yeah, that poking picture of me is rather scary. <BR/><BR/>But I still love you. It was fun to meet everyone! Can't wait to do it again!Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com