write on

Fall :)

2010-11-11T14:11:00.000-08:00

My very talented friend and roommate Brittany is a nice little photographer. I have been begging her since I got my little boy Duke for her to do a shoot with the two of us. These are just a few of my favorites! You can check out the rest on facebook. They turned out great! I cannot wait to get a few printed and framed!

Thanks again Brittany, you are wonderful!

Duke- well he wasn't very focused!

I know you are all wondering... YES I got extensions! I absolutely love them.

The BIG 2.1.

2010-11-11T13:47:00.000-08:00

My friends and roommates through me a Suprise "Mocktail" Party. A mocktail is a Morman version of a cocktail party. Which means there was no achohol! We had a wonderful classy event held at our home. Many friends stopped by to help me celebrate. I cannot believe I'm 21 now! Yay I feel so cool. People ask me do I feel different? On my bday NO I didn't. But I can honestly say right now I do feel different and over the past week I have felt like somethings changed. I am very excited that I am not a teen anymore- I am officially an adult. I cannot wait to go and get my NEW LICENSE! That will be exciting and yes I am currently driving with an expired license... Am I going to get in trouble for that?

Here are some photos from the event. This 1st photo is my favorite from that night. I was having so much fun and this photo looks like I was drinking things I shouldn't be but no they we are clean and pure!

Birthday Girl

My favorite lady- Bre
Mr. Sellers and I

My roommate who works at ColdStone got me a Cake Batter/Cookie Dough combo cake. Mmmm yummy!

Some lady friends from the ward.

(Hannah & Katie)

A few of my roommates:

(Brittany, Katie, and Pamela)

I know guys, I look older- weeeird!

Halloween 2010

2010-11-11T13:08:00.001-08:00

This year for halloween I really wanted to be a Flight Attendant.

WELL... Monday (before halloween) while at work I was looking online at past photos of celebrities and their costumes and came across THIS >

I then AT THAT MOMENT decided that I was going to be a "beautiful" Peacock for halloween. I then drove around all night and made 8 different stops trying to gather my costume. I made my costume myself and it was SO MUCH FUN! All I needed was: a tutu, lots of feathers, and some tights!

All week we had Halloween parties and I had the chance to volunteer at The Nightmare express. SO I got to dress up EVERY day of the week. Tuesday night was our Ward Halloween Party and I won "Halloween Queen" for my Creative Peacock Costume which gave me bragging rights for a year. :) Friday at work we were allowed to wear a costume. And I was so excited because it was the first time I was actually ALLOWED to dress up to work. I took advantage of this opportunity and wore my WW costume. They had a Costume Contest- which I had no idea they were doing. I just wanted to wear my costume. Out of about 10 people I won "Best Costume" which scored me two tickets to Lagoon! Woo-hoo I was happy about that!

My little Wonder Woman Twin!

Bryn, Peter & I at the Nightmare Express

Me (Peacock) and my friend Andrea (Sailor)
Brittany (BYU Fan) and I (Peacock)

My Entire Costume!

Happy LATE Halloween and I look forward to planning a costume next year!

Conference :)

2010-10-04T14:16:00.000-07:00

*All these photos were taken from my iphone.

I absolutely loved this past weekend. I hoped you enjoyed conference as much as I did! It was very eventful. We had breakfast Saturday morning made specially by the Elders Quorum- where we watched both sessions. Then all the ladies went out to dinner- yum!
On Sunday my roommate Brittany & I made our way up to slc to wait in the standby line for the second Sunday session. We got there very late and so we didn't get in BUT we still enjoy being on temple square. And got to watch conference in the tabernacle which was just as fun and meaningful. I am so impressed with this church and how organized it is. Don't you think?
I have a confession- I wish it was another day longer because I am still craving more!
I hope you had a glorious weekend listening to conference-

Happy Birthday Little Man

2010-09-10T06:47:00.000-07:00

Today Coleman, one of my favorite little boys is having a birthday! I believe he is turning 2 today! I love this guy so much. He makes me so happy! Happy Birthday Cole-

Here are some pictures of our many adventures together! :)

Zions Ponderosa Resort
Summer 2010

Park City Fire Station
Fall 2009

Park City Alpine Slides
Fall 2009

Ventura Beach house
Summer 2009

Christmas at The Higbee's 2008

LOVE you buddy-

DUKE

2010-09-09T06:49:00.000-07:00

BFF= BEST FURRY FRIEND
A few weeks ago my friend/roommate and I bought puppies! They are both Jack Russell Terriers & Chihuahua mix. Aka Jackhuahua's. They are both boys and they are brothers.

I LOVE him! My new best friend.

My friend/roommate bought a puppy too :). His name is Ryder!
Here they are spooning ha ha... adorable huh?

My inspiration for naming him Duke:

First is Duke University

Second is from the movie "She's the Man".
The main characters name is Duke!

Meet Betsy the Beetle

2010-08-22T13:36:00.001-07:00

Remember when I was looking for a car? Well I found one (almost a year ago). But that shows just how great I have been @ blogging. It is ever girls dream to purchase a bug! Don't you think? Well I know because I have wanted one for years. I found this keeper online and I feel so lucky that I did. It's a manual BUT I am happy to say that I have finally learned how to successfully drive a stick!
This past summer the girls (Abby + Afton) and I decided it was time to wash my bug. Considering I drove it to Texas & back and the many storms & bugs I had experienced.

This is sweet little Afton helping us wash the car!

I love this little car.. It was such a good deal! It's a '99 and I bought it for only $2,500! :) I'm very excited about that-

I'm baaaack

2010-08-20T12:23:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone...

I have been meaning to blog for days now. It has been almost a year since I have blogged. The reason why I haven't been blogging is because I thought there was nothing exciting happening in my life at all.. You know like no husband, no kiddos, no offers to be on broadway or anything. But you know that idea is just silly! When I think back to the last 10 months of my life (I haven't blogged since my 20th b-day) there has been so many exciting and wonderful things that have happened. Sadly I cannot go back and explain every interesting or funny event that has happened BUT I am starting fresh today! I promise-

My summer adventures so far:
Ponderosa Resort in Zions National Park
Island Park near Yellowstone
A week in Orange County, CA with Grammy

Here's a quick recap of what's happening in my life right now:
I'm on my fourth job this summer- it sure has been a rocky summer. I currently work at a call center. Some days are long and I mostly speak to people who are idiots. I am still also working at downeast outfitters. I love being back there! It feels so nice. I have come to the realization that Retail Sales is where I belong :). Which is exciting because I really would like to start my own Interior Decor Store in the future.

I still live in Provo in an adorable OLD, blue house with 5 other ladies. Next week school will be starting for everyone else (I made the decision to take the semester off and work and SAVE lots of mula). So school starts next week and FOUR new roomates will be moving in. I'm so excited for fresh ladies and a new feel to our house. It's very exciting. Currently I am working many long hours in our "yard" and I feel like after work all I do is clean and organize. It's a big house- 2 stories. I am currently trying to decorate this place. My mission is to make our main floor feel more like a home and put together. It's a big project really when you have NO budget for it. I'm on the hunt at yard sales and D.I. :) If anyone has any thing they are getting rid of PLEASE contact me and let me know- Mirrors, frames, old furniture, etc!

I'm single- as single as one can be. Which is fine- I'm still a baby and I am in no hurry to find Mr. Right. Hmm yes that's all I really need to say anout that subject :) I'm very excited for the next couple of months coming up. I absolutely LOVE the fall & winter seasons.. Cannot wait for the snow and the winter wardrobe! That is all that I have to say today- look forward to seeing me blog more often now. It feels oh so good to be back- Love you all!

*Special thanks goes out to Aunt Melanie for reminding me that it's time to blog!

it's my party, I can cry if i want to

2009-11-03T08:39:00.000-08:00

yahoo! today is my 20th birthday

wow- it has been a wonderful year

and I feel like a different girl.

All the life lessons I have learned.

I'm not a teen anymore! :)

ross & haylie

2009-10-25T23:46:00.000-07:00

Doesn't this look like a fairytale..

Well it's real life for Ross & Haylie!

Their wedding was so beautiful and intimate.

Haylie looked Stunning!!

Check out some more of Ross & Haylie's wedding pictures on the Photographer's Blog, Rachel Thurston Photography.

They are gorgeous!!

Afton Grace

2009-10-25T23:44:00.001-07:00

I love this girl... too bad she can't actually read this! :)

Park City Fire Department

2009-10-25T23:20:00.000-07:00

My cute (single) cousin is a fire fighter for Park City, UT. What a cool profession! For UEA weekend we went up to Midway and spent the weekend there. On the last day of the trip we drove over to Park City and spent the afternoon at the fire station. It was very fun and we got to do some pretty cool stuff. But sorry my lips are sealed- I was lucky enough to do some pretty cool things at the station. Last thing on my list- I really want to ride in a fire truck... One day it will happen. Below are just a few of the pictures out of hundreds (literally) that we took that weekend. Of course all of the wonderful photos were taken by my cousin Katie.

All of us in the fire truck... wearing legit headsets (is that what there called?)

Cousin Eric- did I mention he's single!

The whole gang! Thanks for the tour Eric...

portland

2009-10-05T23:25:00.000-07:00

Portland, Oregon.

It's beautiful here.

I L O V E it!

My sister's apartment is so unique and full of personality and charm. Portland- definitely different then Utah. Very different people (where do they get their inspiration on fashion... eek!!!). When I was at the grocery store earlier today- everyone was staring at me! Do I really stand out? Do I not look like I could fit in to the "Portland" crowd. It was very odd.

My sister lives right above a very happening area. It's called the North District I believe?? There is a Starbucks right across from her apartment complex and a Pottery Barn just a block away. It's heaven here and such a sweet location.

I am anxiously awaiting our adventures coming up this week!

jordin sparks

2009-09-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

I LOVE her new Album Battlefield.

Check it out... Believe me it's good.

Confession: I listen to it a lot.

My favorite songs off the album:

#1 Walking on Snow (which might be my theme song for winter!)

#4 S.O.S. (Let the Music Play)

just started up again

2009-08-30T22:32:00.000-07:00

I just started up again at Utah Valley University! I am so EXCITED to be going to school this fall semester. Thank you to everyone who has helped me in preparing for this (Chris and Katie, Grammy, Bevan, Wendy). Classes started last week and I am so pumped for the classes I will be taking. To be honest just walking around the campus makes me feel cool. It really is cool to go to school! Let this be a lesson...

WISH ME LUCK!! :)

things I am looking forward to...

2009-08-30T22:28:00.001-07:00

In no particular order:

-haylie's wedding

-this semester at UVU

-my dad going to the temple

-a weekend in california

-halloween

-my birthday!!

-life

Can't sleep...

2009-08-07T00:38:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to say...

NO ONE BLOG'S ANYMORE!!!

Everyone is TOO busy.

When will the world go back to the way it use to be?

Season Finale TONIGHT!!

2009-07-27T12:42:00.000-07:00

Yeah! The finale is FINALLY here.

I am so stoked to see who she will pick.

Ed or Kiptyn... Ed or Kiptyn??? Hmmmm...

Who Do you think she will pick?

I hope she picks Ed- just so then Kiptyn can be our next bachelor.

I would love to watch him for a season.

I secretly think she might pick Reid when he comes back tonight and purposes to her...

Because you know "he just can't live without her."

And it would just be good DRAMA!!!

*So excited for the Season Finale tonight... and the special episode they

are having on Tuesday. Probably so they can chat about ALL

the drama that will go down tonight.

I know where you all will be tonight at 8 o'clock or whenever it starts! :)

Real Salt Lake

2009-07-25T13:22:00.000-07:00

Real Salt Lake: My new favorite team. We went to the game last night against SC Dallas. Boy oh boy it was a good game! We had excellent seats. We WON (4-2). And the new Rio Tinto stadium is so beautiful! It is so well done! I am hoping that we get to go to the All Star game next week... if not I am definitely going to try to make it to one last Real Game before the summer is over.

Chris Wingert 17

My favorite player from last night. He was good- very fun to watch.

I support rugby players

2009-07-25T13:09:00.000-07:00

Have you seen this movie? It's very good. Has such a great cast and a good message. We are planning to watch it sometime as a family for fhe. Go rent it or buy it-

And who is this hunk you ask?? Mmmm it's Sean Faris. I have had my eye on him for quite some time now... I love him and his movies. Check out Never Back Down with him starring in it.

Lines, Vines, and Trying Times

2009-07-25T12:57:00.000-07:00

I'm sort of obsessed with the Jonas Brothers right now... Everyone in the family won't stop making fun of me for my love of them.

I'm loving their new album and their album cover. :) Don't they just look dreamy.

Check out these songs:

Fly With Me

What Did I Do To Your Heart

Much Better (My favorite)

Don't Speak

Keep It Real

Really though the whole album is soooo good! I recommend buying it or let me know. I will burn it for you!

Stadium of Fire

2009-07-25T12:38:00.000-07:00

The stage.

My awesome Jo Bro's t-shirt

My friend Jessica and I. (Check out her sweet shirt too!)

Stadium of Fire was amazing. I am so lucky and glad that I decided to go. There is something about Stadium of Fire that makes you feel very patriotic. I am excited for next year... I have heard some rumors that Taylor Swift is coming but we shall see. It was great- the fireworks were rad and the Jonas Brothers were so cute! I had a great time. Jessica and I were dancing the whole time!

Happy Birthday Katie!!!

2009-06-28T23:25:00.000-07:00

Little did she know... She was doing the KISSY FACE long before I EVER discovered it!!!!! Ahahahahaha :)

Dear Katie,

Happy, happy, happy birthday to you!! Thank you so much for everything you do for me. You are wonderful! I am not going to lie, you are my favorite cousin even though you feel like so many other things to me (mom, aunt, sister, etc.) Thank you for taking me in, for being my guardian and mentor. I love spending time with you!! I love all the activities we do together (running errands, movies, ZUMBA!!, and scrapbooking). I have really learned so much from you since I have lived with you which has helped me to be a better person, member of the church, member of society, and to be an adult... And I have learned things that will help me in the future to be a good mom and wife. Thank you for all that you do.... and all that you put up with! :) I appreciate it and I appreciate you in my life!

Love You!!

2009-06-28T23:23:00.000-07:00

This movie is so cute...

I really, really want to go see it again.

Katie, lets go!

What you all don't know is I got to go see it for FREE

about a month ago.

I saw it way before you all did! ;)

It is very funny. I love these two together.

Ryan Renolds- you are beautiful!

jonas brothers... yummy

2009-06-28T22:48:00.000-07:00

I'm obsessed with these boys right now...

I really, really want to go to Stadium of Fire to see them!

Their new album Lines, Vines, and Trying Times if fabulous.

Thanks Jess for burning it for me! :)

sad news

2009-06-17T19:45:00.000-07:00

Down East Outfitter locations in Utah and Salt Lake County

will no longer be carrying True Religions.

I am so bummed about it. They were such a good deal.

You can still find them at the other stores though like Ogden and St. George.

Good news though- in the next couple of weeks we will be receiving MEK's!

Let me know if you want to be called when we get them in!

some good summer trash t.v.

2009-06-17T19:07:00.000-07:00

I love the show the Bachelorette. What to say about Jillian- well

I think she is beautiful. She is very successful and I love, love, love

her personality. She just needs to cut down on the boo's. There is just

too much alcohol on this show.

I miss Ed already. He had to leave because he was getting pressure

from work and was given an ultimatum to either come back to work or find another job.

Poor guy, he was definitely one of the top runners for me. Ed, you will be missed.

He is a hunk- maybe he will be the next Bachelor.

Here are a couple of my favorites: in order.

#1. Kiptyn

He is so good looking and such a sweetie.

I love watching them together.

I mean really, could she find more of a dream guy. I hope she picks him.

#2. Reid

He reminds me of a Southern California boy.

Enough said.

#3. Jesse

I love how athletic he is. I wonder how long he will last?

Is he ready to settle down?

He is very cute but seems kind of young.

I love my summer trash t.v. I have a feeling though that

with these fantasy suite dates coming up this show is going to get scandalous.

Bummer...

I ♥ the Pussycat Dolls!

2009-06-17T18:59:00.000-07:00

If you haven' heard their single Jai Ho! (which is actually a remix from Slumdog Millionaire).

I am constantly playing this song- I even got the whole family addicted to it.

And I just came across this new song by them that I really like....

It's called Hush Hush Hush Hush- the fast version.

It makes me want to work out... Ha ha go listen to it.

glitter toes

2009-06-17T17:00:00.000-07:00

My Cousin Brooke is going to Hair School at Evans... and she learned how to do Glitter Toes! So all of us girls went over to her house a couple weeks ago and had a fun little Girls Party. She did such a good job. Mine are still on- I love them! Thanks Brookie!! :)

Abby and Afton even joined in on the fun and got their toes done!

Emma, Abby, & Afton

Brooke and Afton

this shall be a treat :)

2009-06-13T22:56:00.001-07:00

How adorable are these headbands. How lucky are we to have

this here in Utah. Featuring 30 local vendors and their handmade goods.

You won't want to miss this!

Headbands made by Motley Handmade- one of the vendors that will be

featured at the Bijou Market!

I will be going... Anyone want to join me?

prayer

2009-06-10T22:01:00.000-07:00

If you can't STAND to Pray...

Try Kneeling.

i want to add this to my collection

2009-06-04T23:09:00.001-07:00

It came out on DVD this past week!

I want it!

If you haven't seen it yet, go RENT it asap.

It was HILARIOUS and to be honest-

I got some great dating advice out of it!

Haylie's ENGAGED!!!!

2009-06-04T22:50:00.000-07:00

She is engaged everyone... Ha it happened a couple weeks ago- I have been meaning to post it! Down below is her beautiful ring!

Here's what they are planning:

October 10th, 2009

In the Portland, OR Temple w/ a reception in Portland....

In a barn... That is what I am told! :)

It will be very lovely. Save the date!

no more caddy! :(

2009-06-04T22:36:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago while I was at work a girl who works next door to me HIT MY PARKED CAR! At first I thought cool... She is insured- they will just pay for the damage and repairs and I will have a new bumper. But no this is not the case. Because my car is a Cadillac- it is very expensive for parts and to repair it. So the insurance company offered me two options. Take some money to help you fix your car or take a little bit more money and purchase another car and we will buy your old one...

So here I am CAR SHOPPING... at first it was fun and exciting. To think yahoo I am going to get a new car ( ha ha and by that I mean a $2500 piece of work but hey it's new to me!) But now after looking for a while now all I find is CRAP!!! I don't want to let my car go- it's soooo nice to me! Why didn't I love you and appreciate you more Caddy!

But hey to leave this post on a positive note... here are a couple beauties I can afford! :)

Ha ha :) see how much fun it is looking for a car.... I cannot wait to find a car I actually want to drive. I will keep you posted-

what I listen to... this week anyways

2009-06-04T22:18:00.000-07:00

I know I haven't blogged for like ever but I think I am going to start doing this more often.... Post the new music I find and listen to. Some of it's kind of old stuff but new to me.

The Heart of Life by John Mayer

Album: Continuum

Funny Story: I got it off the movie Ghost Town..

It plays at the end during the credits.

High School Musical 3 Soundtrack

(I love the movie too.)

I love, love, love it! Every song.. They did such a good job

with this last album.

If you have kids this would be a good one to pick up.

Zac Efron- I love you.

Last one is Ashley Tisdale's new sing: It's Alright- It's OK

Sadly it doesn't even sound like her. Poor Disney star... I still love the song though!

GO CHECK THEM OUT!

my new favorite thing on Monday night's

2009-06-04T22:11:00.000-07:00

Katie and I have been going to Zumba for the past month. I love that

Katie and I can go together... (Thanks Katie!)

I LOVE ZUMBA! :)

I look forward to it every week.

You should totally try it- just go once to see what it is.

I love the music, I love the dancing, and the instructor makes me smile.

Who ever is in the area and would like to join us... please the more the merrier.

We go:

Monday in Saratoga Springs @ 8:30

Tuesday in American Fork @ 8:30

And there is also one Thursday in Lehi @ 8:30

Who knew working out could be so FUN!

Swim

2009-04-22T19:25:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year...

when you're out looking for a swim suit.

well- I have my eye on this one.

Down East Basics Swim

Yard Sale Saturday the 25th

2009-04-22T19:08:00.000-07:00

I am having a yard sale this weekend. And to be honest I am very excited for it! It will be this Saturday the 25th at 8 am. I am going to be selling some large ticket items like couches and a desk. And also a very unique item you most likely couldn't get any where else. An authentic Abercrombie and Fitch poster. The size of a wall. No joke! It's very large (not sure of the dimensions). :) Take a peak of him below... Ha ha I really don't want to let this one go but I must.

Yard Sale

Saturday the 25th at 8 am

Isn't he dreamy. Imagine having this boy in your work out room!

I am pretty sure he would give you some motivation!

Any who hope you see you Saturday!

don't ever leave us

2009-04-22T18:39:00.000-07:00

We have been fortunate to have beautiful weather these past couple of days.

I don't ever want it to go away.

Every morning Katie and I have been taking nice morning walks.

Wow, if you could only see the view we get here from our

little neighborhood in Saratoga Springs.

There is this one street that is my favorite to walk down... because you look out towards Utah lake that leads you to Provo area and the mountains.

It really is so beautiful. Would it be possible for me to freeze time at that exact moment.

in case you were wondering...

2009-04-22T18:33:00.000-07:00

The Disneyland audition...

Out of 700 people I wasn't one of the lucky ones who made it.

The audition was like a cattle call. They knew what

they were looking for.

It was a fun experience. And I am glad I was able to even go to the audition to get

a feel for what Disney wants. Better luck next time!

california... here I come!

2009-03-31T10:21:00.000-07:00

I flew to California this morning... Crazy I know. BUT I actually came because tomorrow evening I will be trying out for a Disney Face Character. I have no idea which Character I

could potentially be but I am thrilled to even have the chance to try out! :)

Most of you know this has been my dream since I was very young and

would go to Disneyland and sit during the parades and DREAM of being a Disney Princess.

This is my chance to try out so WISH me luck!!!

I am so nervous.... I have had butterflies in my stomach since yesterday!

down east basics sale!

2009-03-22T15:50:00.000-07:00

Mix and Match

March

Buy 2 Tops,

get 3rd Top FREE

*Excludes Black and White

American Fork

34 N 600 W Suite 4

i need a NEW job

2009-03-22T15:43:00.000-07:00

yes, I am still working at down east outfitters.

but I am looking for a new job.

If you know of anything out there,

please let me know. :)

I ♥ Rubio's... and it loves me back!

2009-03-20T22:21:00.000-07:00

They just opened a NEW Rubio's in American Fork located just a couple stores down from Down East (it's so cloossse to me, love it!) BUT any who anyone from California should be familiar with this place, but if your from Utah chances are you have never even heard of it. Well... because of this sad case but good for us who are from California or visit there often they do a promotion everytime they open a new location where.... ha ha here it comes. The first 50 customers at Rubio's on opening day get free meals from Rubio's for a year!!! Well Katie and I found out about this sweet little promotion the night before at their PRE-opening celebration which I was invited to because us Down East employees get all the hook ups when they open a new business near us. So Thursday morning (day of Rubio's opening) rolls around and my alarm goes off at 5:30 am. I set it early thinking well we want to get there early ha ha and because Chris told me Katie was leaving at 6 to go to wait in line to be one of the first fifty. Thank goodness I didn't get out of bed when my alarm went off because she was actually planning on waiting until after she had dropped the kids off for school. Well to chop the story short because I feel like I am just talking about useless info I woke up a couple minutes before seven- was tired of course. And laid there thinking, should I just go back to bed or no Is it worth getting up to get free meals from this place for a year! Well I popped out of bed, put some sweats on and was out the door. I got there around 7:25 and well folks I was number 42! Yahoooooooo!!!!!!! :) Ha ha and that's my story! I received free meals from Rubio's for a year. A total of $365 dollars worth!

So.... Really that's not the end of this amazing story! :). I show up (7:25)... ha ha stick with me guys. And see around 13-14 people standing outside of Rubio's. No line, just random camping chairs everywhere. Call Katie immediately and tell her no worries you're good if you come right after you drop the kids off- I only see 13 or so people here. I go over to the group, start setting up camp because I was going to be there for a couple hours. Rubio's wasn't opening till 10:30. And a women calls me to her table and asks "Are you here for our Promotion?" Why Yes, Yes I am! :) (he he free meals for a year. Awesome)..... Go up there to start filling out this thing and EEEEEEKKKK I am number 42. I called Katie right away, at this point in a panic because only 8 more people were going to receive this sweet deal. I call her, and she rushes down to Rubio's. Got there around 8 and was number 49! She barely made it by just a couple minutes. It was a close one. But made for a very exciting morning and day! At that point we were both golden to receive free meals for a year and it was eight o'clock. Katie and I (and baby Coleman) jumped in the car and watched a movie- Run Fatboy Run (hilarious- you should watch it)- watched a movie till Rubio's opened and that was it. We all lived happily ever after. The end.

we are awesome!

P.S. Sorry this post was so random with many random thoughts. It's late. I'm cansado (tired!) :)

Nighty night.... I've got more to say tomorrow. More fun adventures......

Confessions Of A Shopaholic!

2009-03-20T22:14:00.000-07:00

This movie was so cute! I loved it! Her wardrobe: Unbelievable! And very hilarious. It had a legally blonde feel to it.... Now down to the real business. I AM OBSESSED WITH THE SOUNDTRACK to it. I recommend you buy it or let me know I will burn you a copy! Let me tell you a secret: I listen to it every day. :)

roooad triiip! :)

2009-03-20T21:17:00.000-07:00

Last month I took a spontaneous trip to California to visit family and to be honest I just needed a break (ha ha from the utah scene!) It was great. I can totally entertain myself in the car. I love road trips by myself! I went for a whole weeek!!! Wow- lucky me! :). My trip included spending the night and day in Vegas with my sister and little nephews (their so fun!). Ha ha in Vegas well my sister and I spent our days shopping and it was so fun to spend some time with my adorable little nephews. I even got to go to their Blue and Gold dinner. What a bonus! And then I was off to Orange County to spend the rest of my time with my Grammy. We had so much fun and did so many fun things like shopping all day at South Coast Plaza, watching the Academy Awards, spending the afternoon at Newport Beach and Balboa island, planting flowers :). Who knew that planting flowers could be so fun and you have to be careful because I think it could become addicting! It was a well needed trip. Thanks to all those that let me stay with them and did much more then that.... Kristen and Grammy! :) Gracias! (Ha ha shout out to you Girlfriend!)

On my way down to Vegas!! The beginning of my trip.

My sister Kristen and I. My sisters and I look so much alike! I love it!

My nephews Blake and Nathan.

Grammy and I. Newport Beach. (Doesn't behind us look like a painting... well it's really at Newport. Just beautiful!)

Driving to go see my cousin in San Diego I saw this..... Sweet huh? Cassidy Street

love is a battlefield ( I ♥ 80's dancing!)

2009-03-20T20:49:00.000-07:00

This is my gangster pose! I felt cool...

The Crew. Enough said-

We three got the shades memo :)

claaaassic! ♥ you kashia!

we are young... heartache to heartache, we stand!

i'm a gangster at heart.

I am having so much fun going 80's dancing. These pics are from when we went a couple weeks ago! I am convinced the best pictures you will ever take will be the ones while 80's dancing! It's a good way to blow off stress too!

how embarrassing

2009-03-20T20:45:00.000-07:00

It has been four weeks since I have blogged!!!! Ahhh what am I doing with my life. Really could I be soooo busy I don't even have time to blog. Not like any of you really read my blog..... well anywho I have lots to catch up on!

Lady GaGa

2009-02-20T01:02:00.000-08:00

I really LOVE her new album The Fame...

I listened to her songs over and over

today on my drive to vegas.

My favorite songs from the album are

Paparazzi and Starstruck!

it's only the beginning

2009-02-20T00:40:00.000-08:00

I am going to California for the week for a vacation and to see family. :)

My first stop. VEGAS! Thanks Kris for letting me stay with you!

The drive went well, considering I was all by myself.

I know most people don't like Vegas, but I secretly really like the exciting city.

You just need to look for the good in everything.

It is fabulous.

you're my exception

2009-02-14T22:15:00.000-08:00

This past week Katie and I had a little girls night! Which really was so fun and really nice for a change (Katie, we should do it more often). We went to the movies and saw he's just not that into you. It was such a cute movie! I loved it! It surprisingly had excellent dating advice too! I highly recommend you go see it with a group of girls! I would go again if anyone's interested. I can't wait until it comes out on dvd so I can buy it!

Some quotes from the movie:

"If you can find him, then he can find you. If he wants to find you, he will."

"Men don't forget how much they like you. So put the down the phone."

"Maybe he lost my number or is out of town or got hit by a cab."

"You are good enough to be asked out."

my pokkker pokkkkker face

2009-02-14T21:58:00.000-08:00

I am loving Lady GaGa's new song "Poker Face".

And I had to post this.... It's a spicy pic from my trip to vegas last december.... Ha ha :)

no more black and white

2009-02-14T21:41:00.000-08:00

LIVE YOUR LIFE IN

COLOR!!!

I always put my photos in black and white. I don't know what my obsession is with it. Maybe because they look classic and they make my teeth look whiter! :) But no more! I am done... SORT of an anti black and white! I was looking at my blog and previous posts- AND how all the pictures were in black and white! It makes my blog look dull so now I am going to try and do lots of color. We are on our way to spring and summer and all the wonderful, bright colors that comes with them! So.... time for a change. Change is good!

will you be my valentine?

2009-02-14T21:25:00.001-08:00

Happy Valentines Day to all you lovers out there! I hope you enjoyed your chocolates and all your nice presents! I am however single on this day which isn't a horrible thing. Honestly I haven't been sad because I am single and alone. I have been sad because I didn't get the chance to go out with someone. (Because we all know that a date on valentines includes a nice dinner and flowers :) ). It was sad that I didn't get the opportunity to get all fancy and to dress up with your heels on and grab a bite to eat. But it's ok... There's always next year. And I get to look forward to when I do get hitched (sometime in the next decade) to an eternity of valentines days.

Well that is enough for this post.... I don't want to dwell on this subject more then I have too!

Happy Valentines Day :)

80's Dancing Baby!

2009-02-14T21:03:00.001-08:00

This is my new favorite thing to do.... IS to go 80's dancing!!! Hmmm what a blast. Imagine, dressing up for a night and almost like traveling to a different time zone. I feel like I am getting away from the outside world and all the stress. I feel like a different person when I am dressed up! Here is some of the photos from when we went a couple weeks ago! We went this last Thursday too and got some awesome pics! Looking forward to those! They are sweet.

You got to love it right!!! Does it make you feel young again! :)

i love being siiiingle!

i hate.... THE SNOW!

2009-01-14T20:30:00.001-08:00

I hate the snow here in utah.

I am always getting stuck, always!

I have a rear wheel drive car, it likes to get stuck. It's in it's nature to do so.

Dumb car. Dumb snow. Go away soon please.

Ha ha the snow is beautiful though!

ice skating date!

2009-01-14T20:18:00.000-08:00

Ice Skating! Auction Date Numero 2 for me!

All the bachelors were known as Bachelor 1, Bachelor 2, ect. Because I was the auctioneer I was the only bidder who actually knew the names of who we were bidding for. So we rigged the system. Alyssa and I got exactly who we wanted and ended up on the same group date together. We went to the Seven Peaks Ice Rink. What a blast!

Ha ha I think Alyssa and I had more fun with each other then with our dates!

My date, Tyler Gibb.

Profession Figure Skaters! Look for us next season! :)

He was pricey but worth it! :)

christmas

2009-01-14T20:09:00.000-08:00

Wow!!! Christmas was amazing this year. Not only was I back at home with the family which was a gift in itself. But I got more then I could ever dream of or imagine! I definitely felt the love this christmas. Thank you to all who thought of me this year and got me presents. You spoiled me rotten! Thank You! Hmmmm favorite gifts of the year: Second Hand Blackberry Phone, iHome, My own lcd tv and dvd player... And being back with Chris, Katie, the kids, and Roxy! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

alyssa

2009-01-14T20:07:00.001-08:00

Ha ha I love this girl... and this photo. CLASSIC!

I am pretty sure as I child I use to make this exact face: that's what I love about it!

we have FUN. end of story :)

what I have been up to lately...

2009-01-14T18:54:00.000-08:00

Geez I know... It has been forever since I have blogged. I have just been having so much fun being single and enjoying life! So I decided to just grab some photos of what I have been up to lately (specifically the month of December) because during that month I hardly blogged!

This is my new best buddy Alyssa. Ha ha we are like "two peas in a pod!" We have been having so much fun together.

LVBC!!! This is the Las Vegas Bang Crew as we like to call our selves. There is this game we always play together- it's called Bang. The game is addicting. I don't know if you have ever played?

Ward Christmas Party. It was so much fun. We had a bachelor auction and they asked me to be the auctioneer. Oh yes what a wonderful opportunity. It was all for charity. Our goal was to raise $400 and we raised over a $1,000! And don't worry I snagged some bachelors for myself too. 3 to be exact. I am pretty sure I was the one girl who got the most.... he he!!

Then a group of us went to VEGAS! For the BYU vs. Arizona Game!

I moved back home.

2009-01-03T22:22:00.000-08:00

I moved back home.

It's been great!

I love being around the family again.

The kids and the dog!

And the wonderful Sunday Dinners!

Ha ha no more cereal for dinner on sunday.

Thanks Chris and Katie for letting me move back in!

I've been busy... Ha ha

2009-01-03T22:20:00.000-08:00

I know... I know. It has been a while since I blogged. I was very busy during the month of December as we all were. I was staying out late- I think that was the problem. Any who it doesn't matter where I have been I am back now!

playing mommy for the weekend

2008-12-07T18:39:00.001-08:00

This past weekend I had one of my nanny jobs which I love but man ha ha it makes for a really long day. I really give you mom props. I understand now why you young couples with kids go to bed early. At like nine I find myself really tired and ready to check out. I love the kids I nanny for... Pretty much I find it so much fun hanging with them all weekend- and it was a good way to kill time considering I haven't had much of a social life these past couple of weekends. I look at it this way: I get paid to watch them all weekend: to go to the pool, to see movies,to eat lots of treats, to drive their nice cars, and to have fun! I love it. IT is a great weekend job that I do on the side. Let me know if you ever need a weekend getaway. I'm your girl. Down below: picks of us on some of our adventures.

Lexi and I. She is a sweetheart. (Ha going to the grocery store.)

The car I was stuck with for the weekend (poor me). It was awesome!

Funny face time!

Smile!! If you want!

dean winchester

2008-11-29T10:30:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite shows on television is Supernatural. It is on the CW on

thursday nights. And it has one of my favorite actors on it. Jensen Ackles as Dean Winchester.

I came across a video of him. It is very funny. I think he is so handsome. Isn't he just so cute. I love watching him every week. Watch this video of him here.

you don't know how long I have waited for you edward cullen

2008-11-28T09:34:00.000-08:00

I'm in love with you Edward Cullen. At first I didn't think that I really liked the movie but after a couple days have gone by since I saw it so I have thought about it. I really want to go see it again. Does anyone want to come with me? I cannot stop thinking about the movie actually. I wouldn't mind watching Edward for two hours again. I can see now how cool it is that it was a low budget film and yet it has been very successful and just in the first weekend did awesome in movie sales. It makes me excited for them. Let me clarify though it isn't Robert Pattinson that I am in love with it is the character he plays (to me they have different eyes). Edward Cullen.

be grateful

2008-11-27T22:29:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful day. Mine was very nice. We started the day off with a good old indoor soccer tournament at my Cousin Sam's house. Which to me indoor soccer is more fun to play then soccer outside. It was a blast! :) We played for over three hours. I felt like I did awesome and played hard. I scored many goals and felt like I was a contributor to my team. ( I also sweated my butt off and got in a really good workout). I am pretty sure though that I might have broken my toe or I did something to it. It is really swollen and has hurt all day even though I took IBprofen. I like to think that by playing indoor soccer all morning that I was preparing for the huge meal that we were going to consume later. Well after that I was already so tired.

After coming home and showering and getting into some nice clothes we started the preparation for dinner. Dinner was at Chris and Katie's. And lots of family were there from Chris's side. Since Katie I feel like is the only one who looks on my blog- I can actually say to her publically THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK THESE LAST COUPLE OF days and TODAY!!! And thank you for having me over to share Thanksgiving with you. So after we got ready we started preparing for the meal. Of course Katie had been preparing for the meal all day and the night before and Chris too so we just had a couple things left to do.

The only thing I really helped to make in this meal were the rolls. Rolls made from scratch. My Grammy Swenson's "famous Thanksgiving rolls". Well I think just her famous rolls in general but she always makes them on Thanksgiving. She wasn't there today but Katie and I still made them. And that was all I helped with to cook.

You obviously know what we did next. Oh I was so hungry and I wanted to eat it all and lots of it but I felt like just minutes after I started to eat I was so full! Ha ha I felt stuffed and still do right now. Ha ha :).

Then we just all sat around chatting. You know how families tend and love to do. One after one they all started to leave. We were left with a small group. And decided to go to a movie. I was already so tired but really wanted to go see this movie. We saw BOLT. A very cute movie and funny too. I just love those Disney Movies. I enjoyed it and am glad I got to see it. I recommend it to you! Of course it is about a dog- the whole time I just wanted to go home and be with my dog Roxy. Ha but she is laying here with me now so it is all good.

I would say it was a wonderful thanksgiving. And yes there are no pictures. So busy I just didn't take any. That is always a huge regret after your done.

But I also just wanted to say how truly lucky and blessed I feel in my life. I am really grateful for everyone who is in my life. Everyone! Being with the family is just another reminder how special family is and how important they are in your life. The people who love and care about you and are there for you. So many things I am thankful for. I figured I could make a list of ten so that I wouldn't be here all night. I don't know if you noticed in my previous posts but I kept saying the word "lucky" and that is how I feel. I feel very lucky for everyone and everything in my life. I am very grateful for all that I have in my life and everything that I have been through. I am thankful for my trials and thankful for my extended family who have been there to pick up where my mother left off. Top ten things in no particular order I am thankful for (don't judge me for my answers- it's off the top of my head).

1. The opportunity to have a body and to come to this earth.

2. The Higbee Family: Chris, Katie and the kids.

3. To be an American.

4. To be able to walk, to speak, to listen, to see, and to eat. (Eat anything I want especially Milk. I don't know how I could live without it.)

5. Marge and Merrill Swenson: My Grandparents. For being such an influence in my life. For being such amazing people. For all the love they gave me. To be the ones supporting me behind the scenes. As I have gotten older I have found out that they were the ones who would pay for me to do things. For going beyond and above the title of a grandparent.

6. Eternal Life. I will see loved ones again one day even after they have passed.

7. Movies. To make you laugh or make you happy or make you cry.

8. I am grateful for a place I can call home.

9. I am grateful to be born in 1989 in this generation where we have electricity and heat and the technology that we do. And the fact that they keep making it better.

10. I am grateful to be a woman and the fact that it is not strange for us to wear heels! :)

Photo Booth Fun

2008-11-23T16:28:00.000-08:00

I babysat for my Cousin this past weekend. And well lets just say the photo booth was great. It helped keep them occupied and entertained. We took hundreds of pictures. I would have put captions but there were too many pictures. Most of them explain themselves. :) enjoy.

Grandpa's Funeral Service in Utah

2008-11-23T16:24:00.000-08:00

It was a beautiful service and a beautiful day. It was very sunny for a day that there should have been rain. We were very lucky to be able to bury Grandpa in his hometown of Spanish Fork, Utah. Where he was born and raised. And he was able to be buried next to his parents.

Grandpa's funeral in California

2008-11-22T23:48:00.000-08:00

We had two funeral services for my Grandpa. The first one was in Costa Mesa in the ward he had been in for forty- plus years. Lots of his friends and family were. It was very nice. Most of the family was there- which was awesome. A great family get together. And then we were spoiled to have a funeral service in Spanish Fork, Utah where he was born and raised. Where we buried him in the local cemetery.

i'm going there someday

2008-11-22T22:58:00.000-08:00

I love to see the temple. After church we went to see the Newport Beach Temple. The one I hope to get married in one day. A pretty new temple. It was only built a couple years ago. It was finished the summer we moved to Utah. We were lucky to be apart of it. To participate in the Temple Celebration and I got to work there for the open house. A very beautiful temple in it's own unique architecture. It is a very small temple.

The temple

Haylie and Ross

Sisters...

a day only one could dream of

2008-11-22T22:40:00.000-08:00

During my first trip to California. My sister, her boyfriend Ross, and I decided to get away one Saturday. So we loaded up the mini van with some bikes and drove over to the California coast. We spent the day bicycling along the Newport Beach Coast. It was a beautiful sunny day (well is there anything else in California). What a beautiful and refreshing site it was to see. The ocean and all the activity around it. We cycled down streets where we use to live and got to stop at the Balboa pier and walk to the end of it. We saw a seal- thanks to Haylie's good eyes. Which I had never seen before on the pier- a seal. It was right below us. So clear- It was awesome. And on this little bike ride we got to stop by Haagen Dazs and have one of my favorite shakes. A Bailey Shake. It was so much fun, more fun then I have had in a long time. And didn't cost any money- can you beat that. Nope, I don't think so.

It really was a day only one could dream of.

Oh... (sigh) I love California.

The three of us on Balboa pier. Right in front of us is Ruby's diner.

(you can kind of see the reflection of it in my shades)

My sister Haylie and I.

Haylie and Ross.

And on the way home I saw this and asked Haylie to

pull over and stop. I had to stop: It was my name!

You would have done the same thing! :)

california trip number one

2008-11-22T21:49:00.000-08:00

Last month in October I grabbed a flight one tuesday night leaving the next morning from Salt Lake City to John Wayne (Orange County, California airport). I had found out that my Grandpa Swenson had 24-48 hours to live. I immediately started looking at every possible flight leaving that night or the next day. Wow, the feeling I got when I heard my Grandpa was sick. It was more of a shock. I had had this idea that he was going to live forever. It had felt like it anyway- him being 85 and so active and young at heart. My Grandpa- he was like my father. I felt like he claimed me as his own child. He was always there for me. Not only did he bless me as a child. He also allowed for me be born in his home. I still don't know why they had it that way but just from that I think there was this special bond between my Grandparents and I. He also baptized me when I was eight. I still remember my mother asking me who I wanted to baptize me. And I responded quickly by saying my Grandpa. How blessed and lucky was I that my parents made a special trip from Oregon down to California ( a 23 hour drive) just so that my Grandpa could baptize me. He was there when I graduated Middle School and high school. My grandparents also made a trip to Utah to be there when I got my patriarchal blessing. I felt like I was very close to my Grandpa though- more then a lot of people. I don't know if it was because when I was a kid I was always with him but our birthdays were just days apart. His birthday was two days after mine. I always remember it because it was so close... Poor Grammy, I always forget which day hers is on. My Grandpa we loved each other so much. We shared some really special memories. My favorite- something I remember the most is as a kid being glued to his lap while he ate (or read the paper, or watched the TV). And him sharing every other bite with me. Our favorite treat I think was peaches sprinkled in sugar in milk.

Well this trip was very special and I felt very blessed to be there. I was so lucky to be able to go. Used all my birthday money to fly there and back. It was great to say good bye and let him go. I felt wonderful while serving him- changing his sheets or my favorite was to give him a full body lotion massage. After everything he had done for me it felt good to be there and to help out in any way I could. I think we all did. It was an experience that I was lucky to have.. to be there to watch my family come together and to help out in their own special way and to share their unique and special talents. Here are some pictures from this trip.

My Grammy. The rock of our family. She was so strong

through all of this. They had a wonderful life together. They loved each other so much.

I love you too, Grammy.

Showing Grandpa Katie's new baby, Coleman. What a sweet little spirit he is.

It was so nice to have him there. To have that full circle of life.

One night we spent the evening singing hymns to Grandpa. It was a very special

night. It was very touching. The room was filled with love.

I love my family very much. How lucky and blessed I am to

have had my Grandpa Merrill in my life and all my other extended family.

Thank you all, really thank you for all of you being there for me.

you know who you are

I ♥ you guys

oh james

2008-11-16T01:37:00.000-08:00

I loved this new james bond movie Quantum of Solace.

I was so glad I got to see it Thursday night at midnight.

It was just as good as the last one.

Oh Daniel Craig how I love you and your james bond ways.

And did I mention your blue eyes.

My favorite part in the movie (not really but I remember it so well) is

you in that beautiful black pee coat. You did

look very handsome, now didn't you

James Bond!

why me

2008-11-16T01:30:00.000-08:00

i don't know why but I am scared of the dark

did you know that every night I go to sleep with the light on?

I wonder how much electricity that wastes in a year?

new glasses

2008-11-12T18:06:00.001-08:00

just bought a pair of these:

aviators at

down east outfitters in american fork

$4.99

live your life

2008-11-12T18:00:00.001-08:00

oh my! i love and adore this song right now.

live your life by T.I featuring Rihanna.

I downloaded this song yesterday from itunes

(of course the clean version).

LOVE IT!

p.s. did I mention I love her hair. It will inspire me the next time

I style my new hair.

anti-boy

2008-11-12T00:23:00.000-08:00

“Boys frustrate me. I hate all their indirect messages, I hate game playing. Do you like me or don't you? Just tell me so I can get over you.” Kirsten Dunst

I know you all are thinking it but I am going to be the one to say it- I hate boys! What started out as a group night at the movies quickly turned into a girls night out! We went and saw House Bunny (chick flick): maybe the reason no boys came. But we saw it at the dollar theater- $.75 cent tuesday! Yahoo! Anyways before the movie started us ladies all discussed current and past boy problems. And let me just say boys are the worst. They are horrible. The things they do and things that they are capable of doing. The way they play games and turn it to have it be like your the one with the problem who needs to change. Why heavenly father invent such an animal.

“Of all the animals, the boy is the most unmanageable” Plato

I'm done playing games. Send me a real man. Is there such thing. One of my favorite songs by Carrie Underwood called "The More Boys I Meet". This song is kind of how I feel right now. I posted it to my blog so take a minute to listen. Here are the lyrics:

"More Boys I Meet"

This boy here wants to move too fast

He sees my future as having a past

Well, I don't think so

I don't think so

That boy there, well he's playing a fool

He thinks he's funny and he thinks he's cool

We'll I don't think so

I don't think so

Cheap date, bad taste, another night gone to waste

Talking about nothing in so many words

It's not like I'm not trying

'Cause I'll give anyone a shot once

And, I , I close my eyes

And, I kiss that frog

Each time finding

The more boys I meet the more I love my dog

Here's this guy, thinks he's bad to the bone

He wants to pick me up and take me home

Well, I don't think so

I don't think so

Cage fights, PlayStation, X-Games, Raider Nation

Oversize pants with an ego to match

It's not like I'm not trying

'Cause I'll give anyone a shot once

And, I , I close my eyes

And, I kiss that frog

Each time finding

The more boys I meet the more I love my dog

Why can't they be like the one's that mean everything to me

The warm and loyal, open and friendly

It's not like I'm not trying

'Cause I'll give anyone a shot once

I close my eyes

And, I kiss that frog

Each time finding

The more boys I meet the more I love my

I close my eyes

And, I kiss that frog

Each time finding

The more boys I meet the more I love my dog

The more I love my dog

I ♥ You Roxy!

I'm 19!

2008-11-10T00:54:00.000-08:00

Oh my I haven't even had time to really think about it.

But I am 19! Yahoo... Let us take a minute

to Celebrate!

my tunes for the week

2008-11-10T00:37:00.001-08:00

Beautiful Life by Jenny Jordan Frogley

I highly recommend this album. I feel like the songs were made for me. This cd has helped me with some of the ruff things I have been going through these past couple of weeks. I can't pick a favorite song...

I love them all.

let us all remember that our lives are beautiful

grandpa happy birthday wherever you are

2008-11-05T00:05:00.000-08:00

Today is my Grandpa's birthday. I felt I should honor him and celebrate his birthday. He would have been 86 today. So let us celebrate his life and the man he was. He was an amazing person. I miss him dearly. I think about him many times a day. He was so many great things: a great son, brother, dad, grandpa, bishop, missionary, son of god. How blessed am I to know him and to be his granddaughter. He touched so many people's lives. Happy Birthday to you Grandpa. I love you and miss you; you were such a sweet, little man.

election day

2008-11-04T21:30:00.000-08:00

Very exciting isn't it. I am embarrassed to say that I did not vote. I did not register in time. Well it was very fun to see all the "I Voted" Stickers and to see all the businesses that were giving away free stuff to voters. Like for example Ben & Jerry's gave away one free scoop of ice cream and Starbucks gave away one free cup of coffee to voters. How cool huh!

The cutest placement of sticker award goes to a pregnant women who came into my work who put it on her belly where her belly button is. I thought it was the cutest thing!

05,304,889 people on facebook who have voted as of 10:54 pm

Congrats to Barack Obama, first African-American leader.

elected 44th president of the united states of america.

"Change has come to America"

happy birthday to me!

2008-11-03T22:45:00.000-08:00

Well today was my birthday... I am 19! Wow, ha ha I am still so young. It is exciting to think what is ahead of me. The years to come. I started the birthday day (12:00 am) with a bubble bath and got in bed and snuggled with the covers and watched one of my favorite movies "The Devil Wears Prada". I woke up only to start on piles of laundry that have been sitting for weeks that have needed to be folded (because of all the travels and being so busy I haven't had time.)It was a very uneventful birthday. I was lucky to have a birthday cake though (thanks to Katie) which was a great way to end the birthday day.

P.S. As you can see I CUT ME HAIR!!!! Ahhhhh I really did it. Ha ha it was fun. I am starting a new year. I am changing some things in my life. And the new hair felt really liberating. Watching them cut eat piece off felt like I was letting go of bad habits.

coleman's blessing

2008-11-03T19:46:00.000-08:00

It was a wonderful day at Coleman's Blessing. The whole family was there. We got to mingle and eat wonderful food (mmmm it was yummy- thanks Katie for all your hard work). Coleman of course is a very special baby, he is so sweet. I am so lucky to be able to be around him so often and to hold him. I cannot wait to get to know him more.

Merrill E. Swenson

2008-10-26T22:26:00.000-07:00

A Tribute to Merrill E. Swenson

November 5th, 1922- October 23rd, 2008

Grandpa. I miss you being here with us. I love you more then you will ever know. I am so grateful for everything you have done for me since I was born. You and Grammy were always so involved in my life (more than any other grandparents I know): from blessing me as a child to baptizing me when I was eight and being there as I received my high school diploma. I hope you know how much you influenced my life.

I will miss your smiles.

I will always remember kissing your cheek and feeling that fuzz from not shaving.

I will never forget sneaking away and grabbing KFC snackers with you (our favorite snack) :) or how you and I would go down to the Donut Shop and you would let me pick a box of donuts.

I will miss sitting in church with you and you always having little candy treats in your pocket that you would happily share with Grammy and me.

I will always remember you, Grammy, and I going to McDonald's and sharing a box of chicken nuggets. (You got me hooked on those).

I will never forget our many road trips to Utah (Just you, Grammy, and I). I realize now how special it was to just be the three of us.

Thank you for always sharing your Pepsi with me ( geez I am sorry- I used to steal so many sips from you). By the way I think you got me hooked on that also. :)

I am so blessed to have had you as a Grandpa. I will see you again one day.

Families can be together forever. I want to share my life with them through all eternity.

haylie has a blog! yahoo we converted her...

2008-10-26T20:31:00.000-07:00

My sister Haylie has FINALLY started a blog. You can check it out here. It is about time big sis. I am so excited for you, my love. I can wait to read about your many adventures. Like starting a new job tomorrow at Borders. I am so proud of you and am really happy for you. Good luck! By the way she is living with my Grammy down here in California. She is so kind to let me stay in her room with her and take it over with all my stuff. So we will be sharing her bed. And she is an angel for doing that because we all know I steal blankets and kick sometimes (I guess I am horrible to sleep with)... :) Haylie thank you very much.

california trips

2008-10-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

I am down in California again staying at my grandparents. I have some fun pictures of my trip a couple weeks ago that I will post tomorrow. Look forward to them. I am trying to catch up on blogging. We all know how that is :).

damaged

2008-10-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

Can you believe this has really happened. It is official. Aubrey and D Woods from Danity Kane are being kicked out. Danity Kane has been my favorite group for a couple years now ever since they started on Making the Band. A show about Diddy finding the next big girl group! They have the hit song Damaged and the the number one album Welcome to the Dollhouse. Here are some lyrics from their song Damaged:

"My heart is damaged, so damaged, so damaged..."

"I thought I should let you know..."

"Sometimes you gotta go through the pain

To experience the joy"

Sorry ladies. Your out! Can this be fixed. I am still in shock over it. It is very sad- I feel bad for the two ladies. What will become of Danity Kane now?

Head Shots

2008-10-21T03:08:00.000-07:00

Katie Moss from peekaboo photography captured this photo, she is amazing. You can check out her blog here. She is very good at shooting children and families. I would say that is her niche. Anyways thanks Katie and Dan for taking time out of your very busy schedule to do these pictures!

HUGE Down East Warehouse Sale

2008-10-21T03:00:00.000-07:00

At Thanksgiving Point at the Barn

October 21-23

Tues & Wed- 10 am- 10pm

Thursday 10am- 7pm

Huge Discounts off name brand clothing,

Down East Basics and furniture.

*Make sure you come in and visit if you can. I will be working there every night from 5 pm to 10pm.

call me!

2008-10-12T07:11:00.001-07:00

Oh what a joyful celebration....

I finally have a cellular device again.

I can talk to the outside world.

I have a communication device again.

What more can I say. :)

It feels so good to be able to text again ha ha.

Let me know if you want my new number: I know some of you

are dying to be able to get a hold of me again.

But let me know so you can Call Me!

countdown begins till jason mraz comes

2008-10-12T06:59:00.000-07:00

October 28th at 7:30 Jason Mraz is coming to Utah to the E Center. I love Jason Mraz and all his stuff. Oh I don't think he has been here for years. But because of his new album he is! Wow I don't know if you have ever heard his stuff but check him out. Katie and I are planning to go, and are calling all Jason Mraz fans to come with us. We want it to be a girls night out! Let me know by the end of today because tomorrow we are purchasing tickets. There selling out fast. Get them while you can.... Mmmmm it's going to be good. :)

Oh yes.... It's here

2008-10-12T06:54:00.000-07:00

It snowed this morning. How fun was it to wake up to snow. I don't know what to say if your not excited about that. Just sit inside and see how beautiful it is. Being all white- I love fresh falling snow!

a birthday gift you'll be happy to open

2008-10-11T02:26:00.000-07:00

I found this on a friend's blog.... Check it out! How exciting!

For 2009 Disneyland wants you to celebrate your birthday at the park for free - seriously. Check it our here:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneyparks/en_US/WhatWillYouCelebrate/disneyland/index?name=CelebrationsDLRFreeOnYourBirthdayPage

i'm so excited for WINTER!

2008-10-11T00:50:00.001-07:00

Bring it on! Yes I am so excited for the sweaters, the coats, the mittens and all the HOT CHOCOLATE you can drink!!!! I love the winter seasons. I love putting the heat on in your car and the bundling up. I am just ready for a change in the season. I am also excited for what Winter brings. First Halloween- which is so fabulous.... THEN (here comes the good part) MY Birthday (Nov. 3- Just a friendly reminder) and then of course at the end of November Thanksgiving. And then there is the month of December. I love the Christmas season. 2008 it has been a good year- I think anyway. Can you believe how fast it has gone by. Well I am looking forward to this winter season. Bring on the snow!

*Look how cute Afton looks in this picture. Hasn't she grown up! Well, we all have.

Exciting things in the neighborhood

2008-10-11T00:39:00.000-07:00

I am excited to say that right next to where I work (Downeast Outlet in American Fork) there are two new restaurants opening. Paradise Cafe which I had the pleasure to eat there on Wednesday. Thanks to Katie and Chris for taking me to lunch there. It was a nice surprise at work for them to pop in and ask for me to go to lunch with them. Thank you again for letting me come. It was very fun. And oh my amazing food for a great price and very convenient to just pop in and eat. Eat fast with no waiter. Waiters are boring blah! But I am so exciting to have it right next to work. I am hoping every once in a while I will get the opportunity to pop in and eat! Or grab some hot chocolate- it's starting to get cold.

And they also opened a Olive Garden which I can't wait for. I am hoping to use my birthday dinner there. Because last year when I tried to go for my birthday dinner the wait was so long. LIKE 2 1/2 hours at the one in Provo- which is far away. This one in American Fork is so conveniently located.

Well they just opened this last Monday the 6th. So if you get a chance try to go while the employees are still happy to be working. They are all very nice when you go. For now that is! : )

getting over a cold

2008-10-11T00:32:00.000-07:00

It all started out Thursday morning when my manager Abby said I have a sore throat

I should have known that that was going to be the beginning

The beginning of a very long week.

Ahhh!!!! I had a horrible weekend staying at home in bed (or the couch :)

Watching crap tv, infomercials and murder she wrote (not really but it was that bad)!

I can honestly say I think I am almost over it!

How exciting no more missing work and working out!

Hallelujah!!!!

Catching Up!

2008-10-11T00:30:00.001-07:00

I have not blogged for a very long time. I feel like I have been busy.... Ha ha well I have. I know I will probably get busier as life moves forward- with real jobs and a family. But I really feel busy now! Yes now! Well it's time to catch up... and it's time to blog. Blogging feels so good (I'm not going to lie).

Boot Camp

2008-09-16T07:33:00.000-07:00

Well today was the first day of my boot camp. It was awesome! I am so excited about this. I got up at like 6:15am which is so early for me. :) Those who know me should know I never get up at that time. My work out was from 7 to 8 am. And I was home by 8:30. I feel so good right now. I don't have to be to work till ten every morning. I was really nervous when I got there that the work out was going to be too much for me. But it was fine, there was hard things that you could feel the burn but very doable. Doable (is that even a word). Anyways but I was definitely the youngest person there. Which was kinda cool. I can keep up with older people. I just feel so great. And getting up early in the morning is so nice. I have time to do stuff like write a quick blog! And I just wanted to mention this, if anyone wants to come work out with me. You could sign up today!!! Because they are having a deal right now where it is only $100 a month. I know people who are paying $400-$500 for six weeks. This is a deal. Come get toned with me! :) Boot Camps are really popular right now. It is located at The Factory (aka Open Court) in Lehi. Well have a good day everyone and decide to work out today. You will feel better.

I'm Official

2008-09-13T17:30:00.000-07:00

It is Official. I will be competing in the Miss Utah USA 2009 Pagent. Something that I have been looking forward to all summer. It is being held in Ogden, Utah at the Egypitian Theater November 13-15, 2008. Family and Friends are all invited. I will let you know when tickets go on sale. I am looking for sponsers to help me in acheiving my dreams and goals. If anyone has any suggestions on sponsers or are interested in sponsering me let me know. I would love the help and support. Thanks! Wish me luck in these next couple of months preparing for Miss Utah!

If you are planning to come, Important Dates to Remeber:

Charity Dinner (open to the Public) November 13th

Preliminaries November 14th

Finals November 15th

Welcome Coleman!

2008-09-13T17:10:00.000-07:00

Wow! Baby number four. Congrats to Katie, Chris and Family. I am so very excited for you guys. And thanks for letting me be a part of that special day with you and Coleman. What a cutie he is.... So precious. And I am so glad that every thing is fine and he is very healthy. I cannot wait to get to know him and to get to hold him. And props to Kaite for making it look "oh so easy". :) Who yes looked fabulous while doing it. Katie you rocked it: what an example you are to me-

Much love to Coleman, your in my prayers!