The Roses in April

The Last 6 Months!

2011-03-27T16:53:00.001-07:00

Ok so Garrett and I have been married for about 6 months now and things have been pretty exciting. We've gone on many adventures such as Christmas in Reno as well as Bryan and Melanie's wedding in Reno. We have had some fun dates and we've hosted a lot of game nights. Yesterday we went to the festival of colors (as you can see from facebook) and had an absolute blast! I went crowd surfing and we danced, sang, and got covered in colored powder! EPIC!

We have also had adventures in work and school. I got my AS in Early Childhood Education in the end of December and so since then I've been working full time while Garrett goes to school full time. He is working towards getting into the animation program at BYU and can't wait to be in more art classes. I now work at Myler Disability (a law firm that deals with social security disability claims) I've worked there for just about 7 weeks in their DLC department (basically a call center) and this last Tuesday I was promoted to be a Hearing Manager. This means a raise and an all around better job. Once I am trained I will get my own clients to work on their specific cases getting everything ready for the attorney. This includes getting medical records, speaking with the social security administration, and about a million other responsibilities. It's a big leap from my last position but I'm pretty excited about it all!

So Garrett has a blog, not too much posted on it right now but he has a lot of things he's working on so they should be up soon. If you want to check out some of his work you can go to http://ghamon.blogspot.com/ and then post a comment about what you think!

Also Garrett is looking for a few side jobs so if you know anyone who needs a wedding invitation or business cards or anything like that then let us know because he is good at what he does.

Wedding Pictures

2010-10-21T20:52:00.001-07:00

You have probably all already seen these on facebook, but I could not resist posting a few of my favorites here on my blog as well! Thank you so much Rachel and Heidi they turned out amazing!

Married Life

2010-10-21T20:42:00.000-07:00

I've been meaning to post for a long time now about how incredible it is to be married to the man of my dreams, but each time I start to post something comes up and I say to myself, oh I'll finish it later. Not this time though! I'm sticking to it till I actually post something! So first of all being married to Garrett is so much fun, always an adventure. It seems there is never enough time to just slow down for a while but somehow we still make time to laugh and enjoy each others company. I love him so much. I'm pretty sure we are perfect for each other, even if things don't always go perfectly. He helps me study for tests, I help him with his art assignments. He'll hold me when my stomach hurts, which is more often than not. And he always does things to make me smile, things that let me know he really loves me. One day I came home and there was chocolate and flowers for me and a note calling me his "forever girl" and even this week I was feeling really overwhelmed with everything and he told me to not worry about the housework and when I came home pretty late from work he had cleaned up the apartment so I did not have to. Life is crazy and it seems like we are tired all the time and things aren't always perfect but each day I get a confirmation that the decision to be sealed to Garrett was right! We learn new ways to make each other happy each day and every day is a new adventure. I can't wait for tomorrow!.... which just happens to be the halloweenie roast! I'm excited... I have never actually been to one before!

Photos for my Technology class.

2010-09-15T20:15:00.000-07:00

LOVE

2010-08-13T07:33:00.000-07:00

As the Wedding draws closer I look at my blog and realize I have posted nothing about how wonderful life is! Of course planning a wedding is crazy and slightly stressful at times, causing not just one cold sore but two.... and it felt like another was on the way but you know I won't let that happen so close to the big day! But along with all the stress I really am walking on sunshine, I'm up on cloud nine, and I'm experiencing this crazy thing called love. I thought that I had been in love before but I've never felt anything like this. It's a weird feeling to love someone so much that you long to serve them. That an easy way to make myself happy is to make Garrett happy. I really can honestly say that I would do anything for him and as amazing as feeling like that is. . . it really is an odd feeling as well.... maybe not so much odd, maybe it's just so incredible that it's hard to believe it is real! The great thing about all this is that Garrett feels the same way. I've had days of crazy nerves where I felt like "what the crap are we doing!" and wondering if we really should get married, but in the end I know its right, and I know I don't need to be scared because I know that as we work together with The Lord Garrett and I and the crazy thing called love will last forever!

Ok so get this!

2010-05-17T09:43:00.000-07:00

So I was talking to Garrett last night..... and I had to know..... so I asked "do you think it would ever be right between us?" and he told me this whole long story about what he had been thinking and feeling the last few days and about how he just wanted me and my love. So I told him that there were things that I would need for it to be right and I think he's going to make it right. The most important thing is that he reaches out to get to know the family, mom and dad specifically, and his plan is to go over and visit. We'll see what happens, I'm not sure how this will all play out but I feel so good right now. I feel smart, strong, close to the spirit, and I still feel great love for him and my family! I feel for the first time in a while that the things that I want and what is right can be the same thing!

Just Not Right

2010-05-13T20:15:00.000-07:00

Just in case you haven't already heard Garrett and I broke up today. The last couple days have been a roller coaster of I don't knows and I love you's and in the end I finally figured out it just wasn't right. So today has been a day of ups and downs, my heart is hurting pretty bed but the pain comes in waves. Ultimately I feel good though, I know that this was the right thing to do and I know that the pain will go away! Thank goodness for the Spirit in my life to help show me what to do and give me such hope! Sorry I have not been the best daughter, sister, aunt, or friend the last eight months. I know I've been neglecting my family but you'll be glad to know I'm back.... or I will be when I have fully recovered!

Fun Change and Summertime!

2010-04-27T12:30:00.000-07:00

For all those who have yet to see it I am now officially a blond! oooops :) I wanted a change and I have never tried blond before so I thought... why not. The most fun part about it, Garrett colored my hair for me! lol, pretty scary right, good thing I trust him so much!

I'm so excited for this summer I'll be in Maryland on May 1st (this Saturday) and I won't be back for like four weeks! I also am going to be a counselor for EFY, but not just two weeks like I originally thought, I now have six weeks this summer that I'll be there, I'm pretty stoked, I'm going to be a rockin counselor!

This week is finals week so maybe I should be stressing a little more... I just don't feel like it, so I've studied and prepared and I'm hoping that its enough because I'm sooooo ready for summertime! I have a final presentation today and on Thursday I have a music final and a dance final so its not too much to study for, last week was my crazy week this week is just wrapping things up! YAY for vacation time!

It's been a while

2010-03-23T18:16:00.000-07:00

I have not blogged in a really long time life is absolutely CRAZY! but still way good. School is insane but I'm staying on top of things but the list of things due by the end of the semester is daunting. There are a lot of opportunities that have come up this semester. I am applying to go on an internship to China teaching children starting next January it is all expense paid and it would be an amazing opportunity so I'm hoping I get it, it is six months long though so its a little scary but I'm thinking it will be worth it. I Interviewed with the Institute people to be on Institute council and I'm pretty sure they are going to put me to work due to the fact that they said "we'll go over everything and we'll for sure put you to work but we're not sure where." This summer I'm for sure going to visit Susann and Frans but I might be nannying out there for them..... its not for sure though so don't tell anyone yet..... Life is exciting for sure! Garrett and I are doing great, everyday holds a new adventure with him and he is so supportive of the things I am pursuing. He is just becoming more and more amazing to me!

We went to St. George with our friends James and Kristen over Presidents Day weekend and had a blast, we cleaned like crazy at Kristen's grandma's house and had fun swimming, adventuring, getting the fire department called on us for having a fire in a fire pit. (the firemen seemed a little disappointed to find us roasting marshmallows when they really wanted to be putting out a fire)

Winter Fun

2010-01-01T21:38:00.000-08:00

It was a truly magical Christmas and New Years was one big party. There have been games, dancing, family fun, the most intensely exciting sledding experience ever, and lots of time with Garrett. I've been at work quite a bit but not nearly as much as last Christmas break! It's been a nice vacation from school, I just wish that I didn't have to go back quite so soon!

Thanksgiving in Reno

2009-11-30T16:40:00.000-08:00

I went to Reno with Garrett for Thanksgiving break and it was magical! I got to spend nearly every waking moment with him and we really got to know each other even better and it only made me like him more! I am almost positive we are two of the silliest people in the world! He really knows how to make me laugh. Every day was really long but the whole thing was over way too fast! I got home and it all felt like a dream... a wonderful and lovely dream! I must admit that I did miss the family on Thanksgiving and I cannot wait till the Christmas party and if we plan it for the right time then maybe Garrett can come too!

The fancy date

2009-10-11T18:02:00.000-07:00

Garrett took me out last night and we dressed up all fancy and went to tucanos the we danced in the moonlight and then read books in borders and finished the evening watching horton hears a who... what a great night!

Garrett and me... as depicted by G. da Vinci

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

As you all already know...

2009-10-01T21:22:00.000-07:00

I'm assuming you all know there is a boy that I am quite fond of mom told me the family is anxious to meet him..... that may just happen someday. Well since you are probably dying to know a little about him.... or maybe you aren't..... but I'm going to tell you anyway. He went to Timpview back in the day and did ballroom, graduated in 2006 (2 years before me) and served a mission in Hong Kong. We met up in my silver latin class and he asked me on a date the second day of class and we have seen each other everyday since then and I pretty much think he is great! He is silly... kind of like unto myself... so there aren't many dull moments between the two of us. He is going to go into animation because he is quite talented in that kind of artsy stuff. Secretly I am over at his house right now and he is working on a picture of us...... maybe I'll be able to steal it from him sometime and put it on here for all of yalls enjoyment. So things are great even though life is a little overwhelming sometimes I'm still having fun!

Camping with the Girls!

2009-08-01T20:09:00.000-07:00

As you can see I went camping and it was amazing! We went to Jordanelle State Park and spent two nights there. We swam in the lake, played games, had dance parties, and did a little hiking! I got a little sunburnt but it was totally worth it! This will definitely become a tradition for the girls and I!

Girls Night Out

2009-06-02T20:38:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday Night some girls from my branch and I went out on the town all dolled up. We went out to dinner at Olive Garden where they gave my number to a super cute guy... we took pictures.. we played games... we watched a chick flick and basically just had a blast!

My Life Right Now

2009-05-18T10:58:00.000-07:00

Life right now is pretty chill... no school means no worries I guess. I got my grades back and they were way better than I was expecting..... A, A, A, A, A-..... yeah, I am pretty happy about that! :D that means I can keep my scholarship which means I can keep going to school! YAY. So the only thing I can really complain about in life right now is the fact that I really need to meet good guys..... guys that actually care about other people and not just about how good they look. haha, so if you have any suggestions then hook me up! ;) jk! no life is good. . . most of the time. :D

If I were a Disney Princess, I'd be...

2009-04-27T14:59:00.000-07:00

BELLE

Cinderella:
[ ] One of your parents is dead
[ ] You are expected to do a lot of chores
[X] You love to dress up
[ ] You love animals
[X] You are waiting patiently for your Prince Charming
[ ] Your mom is really strict
[ ] You have sisters who seem kind of jealous of you
[ ] You’re afraid to speak your mind sometimes
[X] You have left your shoes at a friend’s house before
[ ] You have blonde hair
TOTAL: 3

Belle:
[X] You’ve kissed someone your friends didn’t like
[ ] You’ve been lost in the forest
[X] You love to read
[ ] You are not shy at all, and not afraid to speak your mind
[X] One of your family members is a bit weird
[X] You have done volunteer work
[X] You have a wild imagination
[X] You love to take care of people in need.
[ ] You’ve had guys like you only because they think you’re pretty
[X] You’ve rejected at least one person when they’ve asked you out
TOTAL: 7

Jasmine:
[ ] Your dad is very rich/important
[ ] You are clever
[X] You’ve been with someone way different from you
[ ] You’re unique and different from everyone else
[X] You’d never marry someone just because they were rich
[X] You have set a lot of goals for yourself
[X] You don’t have a lot of friends
[ ] You’re independent
[ ] You are wealthy
[ ]Your parents try to control your life
TOTAL: 4

Ariel
[X] Your parents expect a lot from you
[ ] You really try to follow the rules, but it’s hard for you
[ ] You’re a bit of a trouble maker
[X ] You’re the youngest in your family or in the last 2
[X] You have a lot of sisters (3 or more)
[X] You collect something
[X] You have/had long, hair
[X] You have/had a pet fish
[ ] You’re extremely curious
[ ] You believe everything people tell you/you’re a bit gullible
[ ] Your middle name is Ariel
TOTAL: 6

Snow White;
[X] You know that you’re beautiful
[ ] Sometimes it seems like your mom is jealous of you
[ ] You’ve almost been killed
[X] You have at least seven good friends
[X] You’ve had food poisoning
[X] You have/had short hair
[X] You get along with almost everyone
[ ] All of your friends are different
[X] You love to have a good time
[ ] You’re happier when you’re out of the house than in
TOTAL: 6

Mulan;
[ ] You can be a tomboy sometimes.
[ ] People wish you could be a bit more girly
[X] You’ve pretended to be someone you’re not
[ ] You’ve had a physical fight with someone
[ ] You have/had considered running away from home
[ ] Your parents try to plan your life out
[X] A lot of your friends are boys
[X] You sometimes find yourself in bad situations
[X] You love your family so much that you’d do anything to protect them
TOTAL: 4

Aurora;
[ ] You live/have lived with someone other than your parents
[ ] You almost died at a very young age
[X] You are gentle, loving, and/or thoughtful
[X] You have a decent singing voice
[X] You like to sleep in late on the weekends
[ ] You spend most of your time outside
[ ] You’re adopted
[X] You’re very romantic
[X] Pink is a color you are ok with
TOTAL: 5

Pocahontas;
[X] You love to walk around and explore big cities
[ ] You are more spiritual than religious
[X] You’ve been in an interracial relationship
[X] One of your family members is dead
[X] Your parents are very protective of you
[X] Someone you know has been in war
[X] You love nature
[ ] You have/had black hair
[ ] You would love to move somewhere exotic and beautiful
[] You’re very adventurous
TOTAL: 6

Take the princess’s name that you got the most in and repost…if you have more than 1, play eeney meaney myney moe with them until you get an answer and…
Repost this as, If I were a Disney Princess, I’d be...

Summer time

2009-04-26T22:33:00.000-07:00

I am almost done! Just a couple more finals and I won't have to worry about school anymore. .... well at least for a couple months! I have a feeling its going to be a good summer. I plan on playing at seven peaks, hanging with family :) (hopefully even you that don't live in Utah... but we'll see how everything pans out!) I will be working and I will even have time for an awesome social life... hopefully. The plan is also to make my room really cute, and most importantly become a better person. That one I'm striving for all the time... even if sometimes I fall a little short! Thats what this life is all about, just trying to be the best you can and when you fall short that is where the Atonement comes into play! I am so looking forward to all the adventures this summer has to bring and the things that I can learn from them!

This has gotsta stop

2009-04-08T21:52:00.000-07:00

So life is moving by so fast it seems like there is no time to do all that I want to. I am so excited for the summer when I don't have homework to worry about I'm just hoping that I can survive until then! Trying to have a social life, work, be with family, do church things, and do everything for school is very overwhelming sometimes, especially with all that has been going on! You know what I mean! Well it is my birthday today and I am 19.... I don't know all that it means to be 19 but I'm sure it will be great! Maybe I'll get more superhero powers and learn how to do more in each day :D! I can always dream right!?

A few pics

2009-03-06T11:15:00.000-08:00

So I decided I like messing with pictures! Fun times! oh and I decided to let you all see who Eric is... in case you have not already met him!

What I did

2009-03-02T22:55:00.000-08:00

So basically this is how things went down. Well how they have gone down so far.

On Saturday we had a nice chat and I just told him that I was not ready. I told him that I think he is amazing and the sweetest guy I have ever met but I honestly was not ready for an exclusive relationship. I told him if he wanted a girl that was ready he would have to find someone else... well essentially that is what I said. But apparently he thinks he would not find anyone better so he told me he would wait.

On Sunday I went over there for dinner and I spent from 4:30 till 11:30 just hanging out with him and his family. We ate, looked at pictures, I schooled him at Phase 10, we made cookies, and we just enjoyed being together. It was awesome! It was not about the physical, it was all about just loving to be around each other. His mom and sister were hanging out with us too and I was very content to just stay like that. It felt so natural!

So my mind started to change about what I had said on Saturday. My feelings all together started to change. This made it very hard to stick to what I had told him on Saturday but I could not take it back just a day later!

Secretly part of my fasting on Sunday had been about knowing what direction to go with Eric and I really think how the evening went was my answer. It really was the most amazing evening. But I stuck to my word and I did not say what I was feeling to him.

Then today I was sick. My tummy hurt muchos (and still does so I should go to bed but I really wanted to type this)! So I got someone to go into work for me and I relaxed at home trying to get better and Eric came to help. He did not care that I was boring because I was feeling like crap. He just wanted to be with me, to try and help me feel better. He could have gone and done other things but he has me as a priority and so he stayed (well he had a few responsibilities so he left for a little bit but then he came back). He is SO loving and kind and I just feel good around him. I could not hold it back today. I had to tell him how I felt. So maybe I'm in love, and maybe love still kind of hurts, but it feels right!

Oh and Annette, you make a good point about Saturday. I was not digging him so much. But that was because of me. I did not want to dig him. I did not want to let myself be happy. Because honestly I am still scared. It is scary when it feels right sometimes. Oh and also I was still set on not letting my feelings for him stop me from flirting with other guys so I was flirting with Trey too... yeah ... (not a good move) So I did not want it to seem like we were dating to Trey so I did not let my feelings show and therefor I was not happy like I normally am around him.

And Rachel, he would love to come do a double date. He really wants to meet the whole family and he would love to talk about the south with Brian because he served his mission in North Carolina and he loves to talk about the south.

I understand that Love is a big deal. But I really think that this is what I feel. He truely is good. He is silly and sometimes he is a goober (not that that is a bad thing) and he can be extreemly awkward, but this works really well because I can be too. I have never had any guy treat me like he treats me. He cares more than any guy ever before and it feels good!

You may not agree with what I did or what I say I feel but you know what, that is ok. I feel good about it and so that is all that matters. I guess all you can do it just trust my feelings. I guess that is all I can do too!

Confusion

2009-02-28T15:29:00.000-08:00

So there is this boy. His name is Eric. I really like him. He really likes me.... actually to be honest he says he loves me. He wants to date me.... and just me. I like this idea. But I do not feel ready. I have enjoyed spending a lot of time with him, he is a way cool guy, and I want to spend more time with him. I just don't think that I am ready to get into a serious relationship right now and he is having a hard time with this. Eric understands where I am coming from but he is putting a lot of pressure on me to commit but I really just can't right now and I don't know what to do. Do I let him go so that he can just move on and not have to deal with me anymore or should I be selfish and make him wait for me to be ready or do I just commit and let things grow that way. I really don't know what to do. I feel good when I'm around him but I still enjoy flirting with other guys, and that is really not fair at all to him. I feel like a terrible person but what can I do? I need advice!

V-day

2009-02-09T20:01:00.001-08:00

Valentines day is just around the corner and once again I am single. Not to worry though because my friend Heather Lynn Peterson promised that she would be my valentine so I guess I'm all taken care of. ps in case you didn't know Nathan and I broke up... I'm doing good.... he just has things he needs to work out before he can be in a relationship, we are still friends, and we still like each other but it can't be more than that. Right now I'm sick with a sore throat and ears and my tummy having trouble still! I'm tired of school, I'm tired of stupid boys but I'm still having fun and being happy! Life is still good!

Exciting Life

2009-01-10T22:40:00.000-08:00

So I colored my hair as most of you know and have seen but for those that haven't seen there are pictures... yes I was playing with my webcam again. Life is great, I had an awesome winter break, I had to work a lot but having no homework or tests to study for was stellar! Now I am back at school and it looks like I will have an extremely busy semester, I will definitely be writing a heck of a lot more than last semester and it will be intense but I can do it. Who doesn't love a challenge?
Well... Last night was pretty awesome, I know you all thought Nathan Summers and I were official before... but we weren't, no worries that phase is over. He asked me if I would be his girlfriend just last night, and it was super cute.... for the whole story you will have to talk to me ;) So I am now in a relationship where I am not dating other people... I've never done that before. But I'm excited He really is awesome!

Writing because of popular demand

2008-10-21T19:01:00.000-07:00

Well you see, a lot has been happening since I last posted but I honestly haven't known what to write. Mostly the events are only things that are to be written in a journal and possibly told in person. But I will now recount two things that happened in the last two days.

Number one.... I have been thinking of getting a Gym membership for some time now and today I went in because Gold's Gym had called me a couple times and I checked it out. Yeah.... despite mom telling me to not let them sell me anything I went for it! I'm excited because now I will have to work out..... If I'm going to be paying for it, then I'm going to take advantage of it. Pretty sure I'm like bff with the guys that were helping me get signed up, somehow after my work out when I went to get my purse I ended up with burrito all over me..... now thats a story.... it was a fun time and I'm pretty excited... working out makes me happy!

Number two.... If you look at the picture very very closely at my arm you will see that there are some pretty sick bruises... yeah.... I have some on my legs too! Pretty sure yesterday at UVU on my way to class I fell down the stairs, well just one stair, ended up on the ground, did a spin, and got back up. HAHA, it was a pretty awesome fall.... still hurting from it but its cool... it makes for an awesome story! Only one girl saw me and she was too nice to laugh, I was most certainly laughing at myself but she just said to me "its a good day right?" and I replied "I love Mondays!"

Well there you go, I posted and I'll try to post more regularily!

I'm a college girl!

2008-09-03T11:41:00.000-07:00

Since they done did learn me real good in high school I decided maybe I should try out some college edumacation. So far its going really good. UVU is a little bigger than Timpview but I think I am figuring it out. I have four classes. Math, History, Biology, and Human Development. I like all of my professors so far but I have to admit that my Biology class is quite dull so far... but who knows maybe one day James Price (the teacher) will surprise me and spice things up. I was taking a Public Speaking class but due to the complexity of traveling down 7 flights of stairs and across campus in ten minutes I decided I would take that another semester. I still have a full schedule with 13 credits so I think it will be a good intro to college life. I am excited about this new adventure and I am ready to work hard! And maybe I'll learn to get to bed on time in the process.

My New Job

2008-08-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

So I have the coolest job! I work for a company named Chrysalis and I go to a home with four mentally handicapped guys and I get to hang out with them and take care of them and talk to them! I started on Tuesday and yesterday was my first official day. It is so much fun! I have so much to learn from them! Today I am working an extra long shift (2:30pm-12am) and I might be doing it alone because apparently the guy scheduled to work with me sometimes just decides not to show up so it could be an interesting day. I am a little scared for that but I think I can do it! I am so excited to be able to learn from them, I feel like I am actually making a difference in their lives and it is a very good feeling to know what I do is important!

Too many adventures!

2008-07-26T17:54:00.001-07:00

So this month of July has been Jam packed with nonstop adventuring! I went camping with David and Heidi and officially decided that I really do enjoy camping! I became a mommy of five for a week while Micheal and Laura and Mom and Dad went off on an Alaskan Cruise! I was Assistant Camp Director for girls camp.... going up as a leader is muchos better than going up as a girl, it was definitely the best year of girls camp ever! And then just this last week Mom, Dad, Kristina, and I went to Zions, Bryce Canyon, and down to see the St. George Temple! wow! good good times! (The pictures are kind of backwards! sorry!)

p.s. someday i will be a water bottle model! look at that form ;)

Oh the beauty of Bryce Canyon!

Zion's on the Emerald Pools Hike

Back to Bryce Canyon

Time to Hike!

You'd the it was the girls who did my hair... no way, that was the other leaders!

Watching a movie!

Jason does love Ketchup..... he'd dip his chip and lick the ketchup a few times before he'd bite into the chip! :D

Carmen Using my camera..... nice angle!

The Whole camping crew

So excited to be out in the woods!

I promise they wanted to cut the wood...... this is not child abuse!

Seminary Council Outing

2008-06-24T09:55:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went on an outing with the Seminary council. Brother Little and Brother Martin took us up to Salt Lake and showed us around the cemetary. There are many of the Prophets buried there and other people with amazing stories. We stopped at a lot of plots and told stories of why those people were great people. It was an awesome experience. I would definitely recommend this kind of outing to others, but make sure you have a map of the cemetary before you go because it is huge!

Missing Hair

2008-06-09T17:37:00.000-07:00

So my Hair is GONE. Like I don't have hair anymore..... its a predicament for sure...... I went to get my haircut today and I was going to get it shorter than I have in a really long time but the lady told me if I went just a little shorter I could donate to locks of love so I couldn't pass that up so I went ahead and let her proceed to cut off 10 inches. So here you go, please tell me if you don't like it, I can't decide yet. I feel some separation anxiety, I haven't had my hair this short sense like second grade :S!

Park City

2008-06-09T17:16:00.000-07:00

Park City was so much fun we went up on Friday May 30th and Came back on Friday June 6th. The first night Laura and her friend Adriane were there along with Brittany, Nicole Evensen, Heather Lyn Peterson, and of course me. We had so much fun, we played the most entertaining game of spoons.... yeah, lets just say the spoon was at the end of the hallway and we were very competitive. The next night Annette and Dave came up, Vince had a blast in the water. We went shopping, did each other's hair, made friends with one of the workers there, and went swimming... a lot.... even in the rain! Jenna Rasmussen joined us on Monday night and over all the whole week was wicked fun.... there was some drama on Wednesday which resulted in everyone but Brittany and Me leaving, but no worries we're still friends and it gave me the opportunity to get David and Heidi up there which of course was a blast in a half. Through this trip I saw even more that my family is there for me, it was comforting to know that even though my friends left I didn't have to worry about how I would get home because my family cares enough that they are always there when I need them!

All grown up

2008-05-30T15:00:00.000-07:00

I'm officially done with all things high school! Graduation was great, somewhat boring and long and the practice was totally useless and the fact that I have tonsilites is not even a problem...... but hey I think I'm getting better, my tonsils still hurt but they are not as swollen as they have been. Oh and even with tonsilites I was able to hit the high C in "Come Thou Fount" with A Capella during graduation. Yeah, basically I'm amazing ;) I'm excited to go to Park City, I will leave in just a few minutes, a week with the girls.... it should be very entertaining! I'll catch you up on that in the next post! I will also put pictures of graduation and Park City in the next post so you can all see how it went. Thankyou all those who gave my graduation gifts! and Thankyou to all of you for all the support and love! we have an amazing family if you think about it! Well I should probably be ready to leave!

Senior Ball

2008-05-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Kathy I had a Gorgeous Senior Ball Dress!
I feel like a princess in it!

Ballroom Concert

2008-05-05T19:49:00.001-07:00

Whitney and Brittany... crazy kids

Senior showcase, Waltz with Stephen.... Check!

Silly Nefi!

Nicole Evensen

Senior showcase, Lindy with Spencer... Double check!

Heather Lynn and Me!

Pictures of Ballroom in California.... Finally

2008-05-05T19:38:00.000-07:00

The whole team went on Hollywood Tower of Terror.. I'm in the back

Babes in Bug glasses

Ready for Pirates!

BABES!... more 3D glasses!

Waiting to get in!.... Heather with a biter biscut! YAY for baby food!

We found this guy at the Aladin Oasis..... if you think this is cool... you should have seen his pants!

Cruisin' in Toon Town!

Pretty sure we played Down by the Banks and Little Sally Walker with Mickey Mouse! :D

Oh no, its the Grizzly Rapids ride again!

The Craziness

2008-04-28T19:01:00.000-07:00

So basically a lot has happened since I wrote last. um...... lets see, I turned 18! I then proceeded to go to California yet again, (check the next post for pics!) but this time with my ballroom team. I spent a week with our cousin Rick (he came down for spring break) and had a blast hanging out with him. Sometime last week I got all registered for my classes for the fall semester at UVU and I'm pumped! I got an award because apparently I'm outstanding... who knew! Oh I got a solo in A Capella for the song Regina Ceoli which I am way excited about! If you want to hear it, its going to be good, and I'd love to see you there, its on Thursday May 8th at 7:30. We performed it and two other songs at region just last Wednesday and lets just say it was very nerve racking. I attribute our ability to get through the song without any major problems to the fact that the four soloists said a prayer before we went on! We got straight superiors and thus qualified to go to state! I finally finished Biology, I took my test last Thursday and only missed two of the questions which gives me a good grade in the class and the knowledge that I will never have to worry about Mrs. Darlene Bell ever again! Currently I'm in the process of getting the basement ready for me to move down there! I'm extremely excited! I am going to make it look so cute down there :D Besides all of that stuff I am getting ready for AP tests and preparing to graduate! Senior Ball is this coming Friday, Kathy is making my dress for me (thankyou Kathy!) and I'm so exciting because I'm going to look like a princess.... not to mention a total babe! ;) So there is a lot to look forward to and get ready for right here happening in the very near future! Its a busy time, it could cause a girl to go crazy. Lucky for me I'm already insane so it works out quite nicely!

Nationals!

2008-03-15T23:21:00.000-07:00

So this was my very last competition ever, unless my plans change, and I'm pretty excited about how it all went down! In samba rumba I competed with my friend Eric Perry and we got called back, only once, but still, I thought it was exciting because I never get called back and this was at nationals competing against tonz and tonz of dancers and only half were chosen to dance again! Team match didn't go over so hot but I'm aight with that because I just had fun being able to dance in it! I danced American Waltz with Stephen Clawson and it was wicked fun! To start the dance I blew him a kiss, thank you coaches Adam and Jeanne, and then we just waltzed all around the dance floor with our teammates cheering us on and bowing down to us when we would dance past! The most exciting part of it all and the whole reason I went to nationals was for Our standard medley! Last year we were fourth place in division two, which is not very good, but this year we moved all the way up to fourth place in division one!! Which is very excellent indeed! I've had so much fun this year working on that dance! Its wicked hard and fast but so much fun and our hair and makeup were so much cooler than anyone elses and you can't beat lime green standard dresses! This was definitely an exciting event and I will miss the thrill of competing but there is no way I will ever stop dancing!

Idaho Trip with Ballroom!

2008-02-25T20:38:00.000-08:00

poor James.... its so tough being a thunderbird sad, sad boy!

Yay for syllabus and my partner Eric!

Team match! HOlla! Spirit award! Check!

The little drummer boy! chyea!

oooh, some more team spirit!

So Rick visited me whilst I was there, good times..... how did you he end up wearing my jacket.... nobody knows!

Well this is how is went! haha, I had tonz of fun but I'm definately glad to be home! We took first in the show routines with Thriller, 2nd in latin which I'm not in, we got jipped on our standard medley because the judges weren't impressed by our makeup and whatnot be I still feel really good about it, and we got 2nd in team match winning $75 and we won the spirit award getting another $100! YAY for free money!

California Trip with Acapella

2008-02-25T20:21:00.001-08:00

Oh how I love a good Dole Whip!

Teacups!

Grizzly Rapids...... I didn't want to get wet and naturally I was the only one soaked at the end of the ride!

BUZZ!

Bug glasses hooha!

Disneyland tickets!

Look at us partyin in Disneyland

Oh no Erin is too short to ride the ride :(

YAY! wicked is amazing

As you can plainly see I had an amazing time in California, I was a little camera happy so choosing the pictures was a little tricky..... enjoy!

Just Some Thoughts

2008-02-02T12:51:00.000-08:00

With President Hinckely's Funeral being today I decided that maybe I should record some of my thoughts that I have had in the last week. When I first heard about his passing I was in shock, I was not sad because when someone who is that good dies it is not a sad thing. On Monday at school the majority of the students were dressed up in respect for him but because I do not get text I didn't know about it. I felt really out of place, but when thinking about it, the best way I can respect him is to live what he taught! My favorite quote comes from him and he says "Rise to the Stature of the Divine within you!" I think that is amazing, and I know that is what I need to do. That is how I can thank him and my Heavenly Father for what he has done for me! I didn't cry until The very end of the Funeral today, I don't think it hit me until then that he was really on the other side of the veil. They weren't sad tears, they were more tears of missing and maybe of joy that he can now be reunited with his wife. I am so thankful for the opportunity I had to grow up while he was Prophet of the Church. President Gordon B. Hinckley was an amazing man and I hope that I can live his teachings by coming closer to my Heavenly Father and to my Brother Jesus Christ.

Oh the Stress

2008-01-25T20:51:00.000-08:00

This time of year brings lots of things to do and this year it has multiplied more than ever before! There is always something going on, it is Ballroom Competition season, almost time for the Accapella tour, I am working on college things, seminary council is keeping me busy, among many many other things. Sometimes the stress feels a little overwhelming but the thing that gives me the boost I need to get through the week is Temple Thursday! I look forward to being able to feel that spirit and do that work every week and it has really blessed my life and strengthened my testimony! I know that God will help me through anything if I just call on His name and draw near to Him! God loves me and this is the true church!

Planning for the Future

2008-01-25T20:34:00.000-08:00

Because of the fact that I am coming towards the end of my senior year I thought maybe it would be important to do some planning on what I should do when I graduate. It seemed like all my plans for college kept on falling through so I came up with an alternate plan.... maybe college isn't right for April. So I prayed about it and I discussed it with many older and wiser people and I figured out that if I didn't go I would regret it. So I signed myself up for UVSC and I'm going to college! I am going into Early Childhood Education, its an Associates degree and I am very excited! I figure that no matter what it won't be a waste of time if I go into this because this is information I can use when I'm raising a family.... that is assuming I get married someday..... I have to admit I'm a little scared that I will get lost on campus but I'm expecting help with this from David and Brian being as they will be going there as well. There are a lot of emotions going on right now, excitement, fear, anxiousness...... but I think I can handle it!

End of term 2

2008-01-08T15:36:00.000-08:00

The term and semester are ending and each day I am getting closer to graduation! End of term is always a stressful time but I'm getting through it and I only have two tests left! As you know we have had the flu running through the house and mom has it once again and I just pray that I don't get it, I can't handle being sick right now because there are places to go and things to do! This afternoon I spent my time working on Biology making a pedigree chart and let me tell ya, I am amazing, the Quickshimer family is one good lookin bunch!

Back to School I Go

2008-01-03T19:35:00.000-08:00

Although I was reluctant to go back to school I am surviving with the thought of each day brings me that much closer to graduation! The week is almost over and then I can sleep in.... wait, no because I have ballroom practice at 6:30 A.M. on Saturday! YAY for being sleep deprived! Its worth it though because I love to dance. I have decided though that my ankle probably won't heal until the ballroom competition season is over, dancing on it tonight defenately made it worse but that is ok, I'm tough, I'm like a rock!

Happy New Year!

2008-01-01T15:10:00.001-08:00

Last night was rockin awesome, whoever knew Paul could do such a good impression of the Arby's commercial or that David rocked at talking like an Old Black lady! And now Heidi has a whole collection of pictures she could use as blackmail against me! What a way to bring in 2008. This is going to be a good year! I will graduate form high school and move into the real world.... well at least get started in that direction!

Photo Shoot! Oh what fun we had!

2007-12-30T17:25:00.001-08:00

Pictures of Christmas Morning

2007-12-30T17:13:00.001-08:00

What a successful Christmas! Such a happy April.... and Frans too apparently!

Yet another family party with soup!

2007-12-29T21:09:00.000-08:00

No one can deny that our family get togethers rock. But why is there always soup involved? Don't get me wrong, I love the stuff and its close to my heart, but sometimes we should switch it up a bit. Like throw in some roasted pig on a spit every once in a while. haha, well, maybe not, but I did have fun tonight, when I get around to putting the pictures from the photoshoot onto the computer then you can all see Just how much fun was really had :D good times!

2007-12-28T09:13:00.001-08:00

Winter Fun

2007-12-27T10:44:00.002-08:00

M aybe I've b een having a little too much fun this winter! Just to let you know making snow angels with no gloves on.... not the best idea, fun, but cold! On the other hand wearing cool hats with Disney P rincesses on them or that are hunter orange, good idea! Laser Tag was awesome last night, I will be lim ping around for a few days but it was worth it! I was going to take a picture o f my swollen ankle for everyone to see, but being as its prolly not what every wants to see I refrained from it!

The Day After Christmas

2007-12-26T15:49:00.000-08:00

Christmas was awesome, my life is now complete.... well at least for the next couple years ;) because I got footie pajamas and a bright orange hunting hat, both of which I look totally foxy in! Its so nice to have a break from school but the closer I get to having to go back the more I realize how much I need to do to be ready! I just finished the book "Lord of the Flies" today, which is not a pleasant read and in the next week I need to read the 300+ pages of Emma and being the slow reader than I am it could take a while. I also need to write an essay for English and I have no idea what to write about. Is this time not called Christmas Break? Why does Mrs. Durham not understand the meaning of the word break? I mean she is an English teacher, she should know not to give homework while we are on vacation! Oh well, besides that all is well! Life is good! The Church is still true!