My life in Moments. . .

2011-08-03T14:36:00.000-07:00

I have loved Temples for as long as I can remember, and have always had a strong desire to go. Over the past few years that desire became even more apparent and caused me to truly start preparing for this important step. On July 18th, I was able to go to the Temple and receive my own endowments. It was an amazing experience!

I was so great to be at the Temple with my Family and Friends. I love them all so much!!

I am so grateful for the gospel in my life. I know that I am a loved, cherished, Daughter of God. I know that I have a divine potential and that I am never alone! I am so grateful for the blessings I have and will receive by faithfully and regularly attending the temple, and look forward to going there with my future spouse someday.

2011-08-03T14:08:00.000-07:00

This year I participated in something that goes against everything I stand for the...

The Bolder Boulder is an annual 10k race. If anyone knows me, you know that the words Stephanie and running dont typically belong in the same sentence. However, after some begging and pep-talks I caved and signed up. I had never done any type of race prior to this and there were definitly moments, leading up to the day of the race, that I felt I was biteing off more than I could chew. But I DID IT! The picture above is of my wave at the starting line (I'm in there somewhere).

All suited up and ready to RUN!

"Does this shirt make me look fast?"

Just keep running... just keep running...just keep running, running, running!

Crossing the FINISH LINE!

This race was such a great experience! Along the route there were all kinds of bands and people cheering you along. It was so much fun, and I am happy to be able to say I ran the BolderBoulder!

WELCOME 2011!

2011-05-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

a few days after Christmas we loaded up in van and headed out to Sioux City, Iowa. The best place to start out a New Year!

One of my favorite things about Iowa is Talia!

The Girls!

I cant even remember what we played (something with throwing bean bags in a hole) but I will never forget Ruth and I Winning the Tournament! Eat that Cort!

After all the fun we had. . . it was time to load back up. . .and head on home!

2011-04-07T13:19:00.001-07:00

DeNvEr AqUaRiUm!!!

For the kids' Spring Break, my sister decided to take them down to the Aquarium in Denver, so naturally I tagged along! We saw all kinds of sea creatures, but we definitly had some favorites! Like the Sharks, Singrays, and the Mermaids even put on a show for us!!

Road Trip!

2011-04-06T21:11:00.001-07:00

A few weeks ago a couple friends and I went up to Rexburg, Idaho to get away and see friends. The first couple days we spent at a cabin playing in the snow.

Pulling the SLED behind the 4Wheeler

We had tons of AmAzInG crashes!!

Here we are before church ready to find us some sexy, single, mormon, men... ...but no such luck :-( The MANY faces of Meagan & Me! I had such a great time spending time with people I love! This trip I was able to develop new friendships, see friends I haven't seen in months, and grow even closer to them all... and we definitly raised some cain! It was just what I needed.

~ Rexburg Temple~

2011-03-31T13:27:00.000-07:00

Girls Night Out!

All girls need a night every once in a while, where they can act like they 18 again and just have a good time. I am so lucky to have amazing family and friends to do that with! This night we just went to dinner at Carinos, and talked, TALKED, TALKED!

2011-03-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

KISS ME...

...I'm IRISH

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Me and the kiddos!

And for dinner. . .

Rainbow pigs in a blanket, mashed potato clouds, mustard pot of gold, and leprechan hat cake!

2011-01-04T21:50:00.000-08:00

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes the St. Nicholas soon would be there...

(mom, amber and I snuggled in bed Christmas eve)

...The Children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads...

(Cute kiddos in their sunday best!)

...His eyes how they twinkled, his dimples, how merry! his cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry. He had a broad face, and a little round belly, that shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly...

(or just me with some sexy onesie pajamas from santa!)

...He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, and filled all the stockings, and then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose, and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose...

(my momma. . . aka the best santa ever!)

...He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him explain, 'ere he drove out of sight...

(all of us together, I LOVE my family!)

Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night!

Hut. . .Hut. . . Hike

2011-01-03T15:58:00.000-08:00

What would thanksgiving be with out a little Football!

This year my ward at church put on a Powderpuff football game and I thought it would be fun to bring Amber and Emily along!

Here we are ready to kick some trash!

our MVP shots!

After the game we were sooooooo famished!

AKA:

It actually got cancelled and we didn't know so we decided to take really hard core pictures of ourselves! Whoo Hoo, GO TEAM!

Thanksgiving!

2011-01-03T15:38:00.001-08:00

this years thanksgiving there was great food and great company!

There is so much that I have to be thankful for this year, but here are the big ones!

~My Family!

I am so blessed to have all my family so close to me! I have 8 beautiful nieces and nephews that mean the world and more to me. I am certain that they are responsible for the majority the happiness that I have in my life!

~The Gospel!

Who I am and what I stand for is a direct result from the things I've learned and know to be true about my Heavenly Father and Savior Jesus Christ. It is through this knowledge and them that I have been able to get through my hardest times and feel joy in my best of times.

~My Career!

Although there are many times that desire more than anything to drop it all to get married and have babies, I am grateful to be in a career where I love what I do. This year I have been very blessed with many opportunities to grow and expand my business.

A SPOOK-tacular holiday!

2011-01-03T14:14:00.000-08:00

This was by far one of the funnest Halloweens I've had in a while. I did last like a week but it was still great!

(PS: did I mention I made Kaydra's Jesse costume. . .I'm not gonna lie, I am unstoppabe with a Hot Glue Gun!)

My Best Friends Wedding!!

2011-01-03T13:05:00.000-08:00

This Summer one of my Best Friends got married!!! I had the privilage of be her Maid of Honor and doing her hair! The whole day was beautiful especially her!

At her Bachelorette Party!!!

At the Rexburg, ID temple

Bridesmaids

(July 2010)

Happy Birthday to ME!

2011-01-03T12:50:00.000-08:00

This year for my birthday I did what all people turning 24 would do. . . I went to Eliches!!! I hadn't been there in years. It was tons of fun especially the the big red water slide!

2011-01-03T12:32:00.000-08:00

Oh, say! Does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave...

I L-O-V-E the 4th of July!!! This year it was laid back but of course tons of fun! I made a yummy flag cake, we lit of fireworks in Amber and Cortney's col-da-sac, and then went to watch fireworks ( which unfortunately got rained out, but no fear, they were just moved to the next day)

Deklin sure thought the cake was Yummy

I love my family!

After running around bare foot all day, we hopped in the tub to wash our stinky, nasty, feet!

I almost got Amber to wash mine too :-)

On our way to go see fireworks

Little Gangstas

Wiped out after a LONG day!

...O'er the land of the free and the home of the Brave!

"Bermuda, BAHAMAS, come on pretty mamas. . .

2011-01-03T11:15:00.000-08:00

...Jamacia off the Florida Keys"

Well we didn't get to Kocamo or Bermuda or the Florida Keys, but we did cruise to the Bahamas! For Amber's birthday, Cortney surprised her with a Bahaman Cruise with her 2 favorite people of course!

It all started with a RED EYE flight out to Miami, we were excited, but note to us. . . next time fly during the day.

After a 4 hour layover, we finally got there and on our bus that shipped us off to out big ol boat!

The Carnival Imagination

our view from the back of the ship

. . . And we're off. . . Next stop Bahamas. . .

The Beach!!!!

We had tons of fun playing in the ocean once we got the hang of it, after only a few wipe outs from the crashing waves!

The salty water did however do a number on our throats and burning eyes!

Make-up less. . . ScARy

We sure did have plenty of experiences and memerable moments! Like the fact Talia and Amber conviced me to volunteer for anything and everything

"look at me"

Just a little Kareokee. . . Yeah its true, we sang "Any Man of Mine" by Shania Twain, in front of an audiance consiting of at least 75% black people. . . can you say Hicks! I did spare you all of the other incriminating video of myself shaking my thing. . .Be greatful!

We also enjoyed lots of Girl Time!

and we did get a little love. . .

A cruise is not a cruise without ICE CREAM all day everyday! Fantastic

Our boat docked early monday morning and we had lots of time to kill so we went to the Miami Seaquarium and saw all theses cute little creatures. . .

But all good thing must come to an end

We finally made it home after hour after hours of delays with us stuck in a stinky corner basement airport gate and Amber sick as a dog. . .not exactly the best ending to our vacation but. . .

(May 2010)

Did Hell Freeze over. . . Again?

2010-10-04T23:19:00.000-07:00

NOPE!

I actually blogged!

Here ia a few things I've been up to the past few months

(ok one thing. . .more is coming!)

Sleepless in Seattle

2010-10-03T14:49:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Seattle. . .our first stop Gas Station! and of course we cant forget to capture a photo, wouldn't want to forget that!

After landing, and fillin' up the tank, we headed to Ocean Shores, WA, a town a couple hours away right along the west coast. Camilla's friend let us crash in a beach house they owned there for our first couple days. Since it was so late when we got in we couldn't quite appreciate its beach side view, but when I woke up the next morning and looked out the window from my bed. . .

TA DA!

(Can you see the waves)

Good Morning! Of course we couldnt all sleep in differnet rooms so after an interesting time transporting mattresses through an elevator that was, to say the least less than reliable, we all shared a room. . . just one big happy family! After enjoying the view we bundled up and walked to the beach. . .

It was just a little cold. . . But it was a good thing Lizzy and I bought rain boots for our Seattle adventure cuz they kept our toes toasty warm!

we spent to rest of the day looking around town, and beginning out souviner collection :o)
this shark head was the entrance into a gift shop, and the perfect place for some more pictures!

I really wanted to see an actual lighthouse so we googled it and found the closest and supposedly largest one and headed out. After much annoyance and alot of you turns, we found it! If you notice its surrounded by trees we couldnt even see water. . .that was... Unexpected.

Our last night there, which also happened to be Camila's Birthday eve, We had a little campfire on the beach!

We loaded up with layers of clothes, flashlights, and Amp energy drinks! As you can see we also had a good time taking a couple more pictures. . .

Not long after being in Washington we aquired a obsession. Gooey Duck Hunting (which im pretty sure is actually illegal...oh well). Dash Point was our token hunting ground, and we had a little success

We also of course did some Site Seeing in Seattle!

Pikes Place Market

Muah!

Wall of yummy chewed gum

Fremont Troll in the movie "10 Things I Hate About You"

Flying kites

View of Seattle from of course a Ferry ride!

One of the only things I HAD to do while in Seattle was eat seafood on the Pier! We found a restaurant called the Crab Pot that was everything I wanted and more :o) They dumped buckets of crab, corn on the cob, and muscles on the table and we just went to town beating things with our little mallats with our bibs on! SO GREAT!

then on to. . .

GaS WoRkS PaRk

Of course to trip to Seattle would be complete with out seeing and going up. . .

the SPACE NEEDLE!

were we also left a little of us behind. . .

Last stop in Seattle or at least by post of Seattle. . . the Seattle Temple, of course it was gorgeous and so peaceful, a great way to spend our sunday afternoon!

We all had such a good time in Seattle, but were ready to be home for some much needed rest!

(March 2010)

Did hell FREEZE over?. . .

2010-01-25T13:54:00.000-08:00

. . . Nope its true!

I finally got a job at a salon!

At the beginning of November I applied for a position at a new salon opening in Greeley. The day before Thanksgiving I got a call from them and set up my first interview. Three interviews, and a cut/color demonstration later, I was offered a full time STYLIST position at Beauty and The Beach Tanning and Hair Salon. WOO HOO!! After much anticipation the salon is now open for business and I am finally doing what I love to do as my career! I am so grateful for this opportunity and I am looking forward to what lies ahead!

2010-01-15T20:37:00.000-08:00

He Loves Me. . .

He Loves Me Not. . .

2010-01-15T15:55:00.000-08:00

HaPPy 2010!!!

A couple days after christmas I headed to Iowa with my sister and her fam. They were going to spend time with Corts family so I decided to tag along and take a little trip backto where I grew up!

We were there over New Years so we spent New Years Eve celebrating by playing tons of different games and video games and spending time togehter. At MIDNIGHT we banged pans and I got kisses from some of my favorite pepole, my nieces!!!

We had lots of fun, it was a great way to ring in the new year!

Christmas Dinner

2010-01-05T15:00:00.000-08:00

I LOVE the Christmas season! This year we had a great dinner and had tons of fun spending time together. We did however miss my brother and his family, wish they could have been here with us!

"It's the most wonderful time. . .

2009-12-06T19:16:00.000-08:00

. . . of the year!"

Decorating our gingerbread house
This year Amber did the smartest thing EVER. . . she bought a pre-assembled house, so not only were we lazy and didn't bake the gingerbread pieces, but it was even already in the box as a house so all we had to do was the fun part DECORATE!

Me and the girlies

I cant decide if we liked decorating or eating the decorations more!

Who's Lady and Who's Tramp?!?

SO THANKFUL!

2009-11-28T15:12:00.000-08:00

I have so many amazing things to be thankful for! I am especially thankful however for my family! My definition of Family has definitely been molded throughout the years. It now not only includes those with whom I share my blood, but has expanded to friendships that I cherish and that mean the world to me. I don't know what I would do without my "families". They are both always there for me through thick, thin, and CRAZY. I am thankful for the examples they set for me and their ability to love me for who I am ha. I hope you all know that I love you and am so grateful for the impact you have all made on my life.
THANK YOU!

JuMp, JiVe, and. . .Ahhhh!

2009-11-24T14:44:00.000-08:00

I Love, Love, Love jumping pictures!! I feel they capture a joy that is hard to capture in just a smile.

I also LOVE and adore these girls! We always have so much fun together!! We played at the park at took pics of the kids and of course I had to get in on some of the fun!

2009-10-30T20:52:00.001-07:00

HaPPy HaLLoWeeN!!

How Can I Be?

2009-09-26T13:34:00.000-07:00

How can I be,

Like my brother Nephi and my father Lehi of old?
How can I be,

like captain Moroni and the wars that were told?
How can I be forever

like the promise to the three Nephites?

I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the wise
I wanna be like Abinadi
Oh tell me how, can I be like them?

How can I be,

like Alma the younger a strong servent of the Lord?
How can I be,

like mighty Ammon whose heart was his sword?
How can I be a strippling warrior

and learn to fight by faith?

I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the wise
I wanna be like Abinidi
Oh tell me how, can I be like them?

How can I be,

like my brother Joseph when he prayed in a grove of trees?
How can I have,

the strength that he had and the love he had for God?
How can I be courageous

and strive to choose the right?

I wanna be Samuel the Lamanite
I wanna be Benjamin the wise
I wanna be like Abinidi
I wanna be like Jesus Christ

Oh tell me how, can I be like Him?

(I was shown a video on You Tube of this song being sung and fell in love with it. Let us strive everyday to be like him.)

2009-09-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

New York, New York!

So this is posted a little late, but better late than never I guess. While I was in Philadelphia I had opportunities to do tons of fun stuff! Since New York is only a couple hours away we were able to go there a couple times. It is like a whole different world over there!

At the financial district in NYC looking across the Hudson at Jersey

See the tiny Statue of Liberty behind us. . .

Looking out over the construction at ground zero from the World Financial Building

This statue ot the world originally stood in front of the World Trade Center. After 9/11 it was miraculously still standing in this condition. It was moved to Battery Park as memorial of that event.

We never actually went to Empire State Building, but we accidently saw it once (here) while trying to find our way somewhere else.

Of course no New York trip would be complete without Times Square. Not gonna lie it was a little overwhelming! And everything so soo tall.

Hanging out in Central Park

We had fun riding the nasty subway. . .and even had a little entertainment in the meantime

I dont have a picture but we also were able to walk down Canal Street. That is where they sell all the knock off stuff. It was definitly a different experience. After being taken through a secret door in the back of a store, through a back room and hallway, down a set a stairs, and going in the "second door on the right". The idea of buying a purse became a little less appealing and a little more like I was comitting some hanis crime.

And a midst all the CRAZINESS of this city it was amazing to find some peace and Celestial Beauty. . . The Manhattan Temple

Spa Day!

2009-08-05T13:55:00.000-07:00

Sometimes it is so easy to feel so cooped up here, so for a nice change Emily, Aubrey and I decided to have a girls spa day. For the pampering we got lavender foot soak and foot scrub, revitalizing face wash, and Indian healing clay that we mixed with apple cider vinegar for a foot and face mask. To add to the relaxation we had cucumber/lemon water, chocolate covered strawberries and bananas, and Sicilian pizza slices. After transforming the apartment into our own little spa, turning on our relaxing music, and lighting the candles we all enjoyed our fun, carefree spa experience.

The picture doesn't do justice to how pretty and relaxing it felt in here

Aren't we beautiful!

Please Touch. . .

2009-07-31T15:02:00.000-07:00

Here in Philadelphia there is a super cute kids museum called the Please Touch Museum. Everything inside is designed for kids. Things are supposed to be played with, explored, and if you couldn't guess, touched! There was tons to do and fun ways for kids to learn.

(yeah apparently I like sitting on birds. . . dont ask)

There was a whole section of the museum devoted to Alice in Wonderland. There you could dress up and have a pretend tea party with the Mad Hatter, hit balls with flamingos, paint the roses red, and weave through the maze. It was tons of fun!

2009-07-15T18:18:00.001-07:00

HaPpY BiRtHdAy tO Me!!!

Despite the fact that I turned the old age of 23, this was and will be on of my most memorable birthdays! After a full day of site seeing in D.C. as we headed to drive back to Philly we stopped by the Washington D.C. temple. It was absolutely amazing. Being night, it was all lit up and beautiful. Then we quickly stopped at a store for a last minute potty break. I stayed in the car and everyone came back with a mini cake and sang Happy Birthday and I blew out my candles. It was the cherry on top of my already amazing birthday!

July Celebrations

2009-07-15T16:11:00.000-07:00

All I wanted for my Birthday this year was to be able to go to Washington D.C. for fireworks on the 4th of July and then walk around and see all the sites, monuments, museums, and memorials on my birthday, the 5th. Since Philadelphia is only 3 hours away from D.C. we made it happen!

After walking around a little on the fourth and seeing glimpses of all there is to see, we decided to lay out a blanket and get a good spot near the Washington Monument to watch fireworks. Our spot was great and the fireworks were amazing!

Bri and I in front of the Washington Monument before fireworks

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

The next day we did all the site seeing. . .

The Lincoln Memorial

of course the Washington Monument again

The War Memorials

WWII

Korean

Vietnam

Arlington National Cemetery

The Pentagon and the 9/11 Memorial that's now there

United States Capital

White House

Land of the Free. . .

. . . Home of the Brave!

There is so much amazing American History in this region of the country. It is so inspiring and uplifting to be able to visit all the sites in Washington D.C. and also these here in Philadelphia. . .

Independence Hall

where Declaration of Independence and Constitution were signed

Liberty Bell

How blessed I am to have been born and raised in a country where I am free! Where I can speak as I wish, look and dress as I wish, worship as I wish, and where I can rise above my circumstances and be whoever I desire to be.

God Bless America!

2009-07-10T13:53:00.000-07:00

My life in Philly!

With my brothers job, he and his family have the opportunity to move every summer to different locations, and luckily due to my single, unemployed lifestyle I have been able to go stay with them for extended periods of time. This summer they moved to Philadelphia and I decided to come spend the summer out here too. What an experience it has been so far! For starters this is my room. If you can really call it that anyway. In all actuallity its a mattress on the floor of the walk-in closet in my niece and nephew's room.

Luckily I dont have to spend much time in there cuz we have been busy doing all sorts of things including experiencing the city. . .

. . . Starting downtown we walked around and saw

City Hall

this cute game piece park

and in the middle of downtown there is this fun fountain and the famous LOVE statue

we all rolled up our jeans and jumped in, then got in trouble cuz apparently thats not ok. . . oops

And of course the experience wouldn't be complete until I had my first Philly Cheese Steak sandwich, from this cute spot downtown Sonny's.

Delicious!

2009-06-26T09:15:00.000-07:00

VivA lAs VeGaS

After driving all through the night, we finally got to Vegas in a record 9 1/2 hours (usually a 12 hour drive, gotta love radar detectors, and Jeremy!) Our first stop was the Hoover Dam!

Then we checked in at our Hotel the EXCALIBUR.

We were so glad to be out of the car and in our hotel. . . yay BEDS!

we won some big money. . . .
. . . and I lost all mine :(

but i found a new love, electronic Roulette!

We walked the strip over and over and saw all the fun things like this giant ice cream thing,

Cesars Palace

The Luxor

Hotel Paris (the inside was gorgeouse but i didnt get a picture)

and the Bellagio's water show

We even got to go to a couple shows

The Tournament of Kings

(we got discount tickets to The Tournament of Kings after being roped in to a 3 hour long hell of someone trying to get us to purchase a timeshare. I'm still not sure if those three hours were worth it but it did save us $200.)

and Criss Angel BELIEVE!

Even though we extended our trip while we were there, it was eventually time we had to come home.

Good Bye Las Vegas. . .

2009-06-07T08:51:00.000-07:00

Baby DEKLIN BO

my newest nephew, born on May 27!

and then there were 6. . .

2009-05-26T14:31:00.000-07:00

Singing in the rain. . .

. . . more like Dancing and

Freezing

There was a CRAZY rain storm on memorial day, it was down pouring and even hailed a little.

We thought it would be fun to play in it so Cort, Kaydra and I went out. And we were right it was a blast, but COLD!

2009-05-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

MEMORIAL DAY!

This weekend was kinda bitter-sweet. It was sweet in the fact that it was a 3 day weekend and we got to play tons, but bitter because it was my friends and I last weekend together. Camilla is off to Washington state to live and I leave in a short 3 weeks for Philadelphia!
On memorial day we got up early packed up lunches and headed to the mountains for a hike. If anyone knows any of us, with the exception of Jeremy, we are definitly not the most athletic/ hard core people and we don't really care that we aren't either. Probably only 3 minutes into our hike us girls were already whinning and sweaty. We made it a mile and a half and then to Jeremy's dismay demanded the we turn and go DOWN HILL now. (Poor Jere needs some guys friends!) We did have fun though climbing on rocks, taking pictures, and we saw the wood bench and carvings where Jeremy proposed to Lizzy.

our cute little FAMILY!

I know I'm so hard core its such a big rock. . .haha. . .I was afraid to get down.

2009-05-26T13:06:00.000-07:00

What is Poison Ivy?. . .

None of us had ever seen Poison Ivy or really knew what exactly it did so luckily Jeremy is a scout leader so we whipped out his handy dandy hanbook and looked it up. While hiking we identified several poison ivy plants that at first we avoided, but after we discovered that not all people are allergic to/ have reactions to poison ivy our curiosity was spiked!

Am I allergic to Poison Ivy?. . .

Most normal people whould probably soon let that escape thir mind but not us. We wanted to find out what category we would fall in. . . so we all rubbed poison ivy leaves and berries on our right arm.

I'm not sure if the plant was to immature to have produced sap the would cause irritation or if we are all among the rare cases of not be affected by it, but none of us got itchy, rashy, red arms. I guess lucky us!

2009-05-17T21:23:00.000-07:00

Summer Fever. . .

. . ."the gangs" first BBQ of the season

my bestest (and really only) friends Lizzy, Jeremy, Cindy, and Camilla

We are always looking for a good excuse to eat; one sunny, sunday afternoon after church we schrumaged around our houses for food and had a yummy bbq. I even experienced Grilled SPAM for the first time ever. . . not too bad.

and of course it ended in games!

2009-04-26T13:24:00.000-07:00

Just call me . . . Aunt MOM

On the morning of April 24th Amber and Cortney left for New York City and left there three kids: Kaydra 5, Brooklyn 3, and little hellion Drake 1, in my faithful hands. So the following is the six days I spent playing mom.

DAY 1:
Today we lounged around in our jammies all day (don't tell the real mom)! We played games outside, watched movies, and I did the girl's nails. Then grandma came over to have a slumber party. We ate pizza and played games aka twister, and watched the Tale of Despereaux. If only this is how everyday went.

This is Kaydra being "Miss Honey", the nice teacher from Matilda

I think Grandma almost had a heart attack and I had to use a crane to get her off the ground. HAHA

Day 2:

Today I was literally a soccer mom. Kaydra had soccer pictures and a game. I got all the kids and me ready, packed lunches, and loaded in the car on time! GO ME! Little did I realize how cold it was outside, and it wasn't until we were at the fields that I did. Oops. After Kaydra's pictures we had a little time before her game so I planned a picnic, but because of the fridgid weather we had it in the van.

After Kaydra rocked at her big game we came home relaxed and got warm. Later that night I gave them all baths, gave pedicures, ad curled the girls hair for church the next day.

Day 3:
Today was Sunday, so we went to church and I got to be kidless for 2 hours while the girls went to primary and I dropped Drake off in nursery. We got home and had lunch and then I made a hop scotch thingy on the floor using masking tape. It was tons of fun!. . . .(even for me)

Tonight Jeremy, Lizzy, Camilla, and the Missionaries came over for dinner. Then we played soccer outside and Phase 10 twist. The kids were such angels today!

Day 4:
Today we had a busy day but it was great! This morning I packed up Kaydra's lunch and put a little note in it for her then took her to school for "Marvelous Monday" and then I took Brooklyn to dance.

Aren't they cute!!

After dance we went over to a friends for Brooklyn to play with were they pretended to be princesses and I think put on every piece of jewelry in the house. Drake became best friends with their dog and played outside with her the whole time. After Kaydra got out of school she had to get ready for dance class and then soccer practice. What a busy girl! For dinner I made Kaydra's favorite, stroganoff, then gave them baths. However I did make the mistake of leaving Drake and Brooklyn alone in the bathroom and returned to find that they extended their bath to the bathroom floor and were splashing away. What a day!

Day 5:

Today was a fun day! After dropping both girls off a school in the morning Drake and I had 2 hours of free time so we went to breakfast and shopping and played at the play area in the mall. Drake was so bummed when we had to leave.

Drake loved the little short bus. . .Go figure :)

After the girls got done with school we wnt over to Logan and Kamryn's house. They are kids my friend Camilla nannys. There they played and we had a picnic outside in the beautiful sun!

So plan for the rest of the day was to just relax but no such luck. That morning shopping with Drake I bought the girls some purses to decorate so we had craft time until Drake woke up from his nap.

Then we had to run to the store and as we were leaving Kaydra insisted on running next to the van instead of riding. We were close to grandmas house so I let her run there instead. Since it was so nice out we stayed outside for a while longer rolled down the hills and played follow the leader.

When we got home we had some yummy roast and then finally settled into bed!

. . . only one day left (I might kinda miss this)

Day 6:
Today was our last day together and it wore me out! We left this morning at 8:20, took Kaydra to school, then went to the studio so I could sub one of Ambers dance classes. Then we had to go straight to take Brooklyn to gymnastics, while she was there I went and picked Kaydra up from school and took her to gymnastics and picked up Brooklyn. By this time it was noon so we had to get Drake some food or it would not be good. Then we picked Kaydra up from gymnastics. Whew we were done running around! Now 1 o'clock we meet up with Logan and Kamryn again at bittersweet park. We...

fed the ducks,

chased bubbles,

ate snacks,

and played on the playground.

We had loads of fun with our new friends!

We finally came home around 3:30 and the rest of the night I actually did get them to watch a show and relax, we took baths, and then off to bed.

It has been a great six days. . . now I'm ready for some sleep! :)

2009-04-12T20:39:00.000-07:00

HaPpY EaStEr!!!

"The girls" on Easter Sunday

Kaydra, Brooklyn, and Drake

Coloring eggs with my nieces Kaydra and Brooklyn.

Chubby bunny!

2009-04-12T20:00:00.000-07:00

Kella is MARRIED!

So i don't know what the deal is with all my friends getting married but they are. . .On April eleventh, one of my best friends and old roommates got married to her high school sweetheart. This was the first time I got to see her in almost two years because she served a 18 month mission and just got back in November. All of us old roommates and friends got together for a little bachlorette party dinner the night before. It was a blask looking back and remembering our crazy life of almosting getting caught by the police "borrowing" street signs, and sunday lunches/ naps, and all our other random (usually late night) activities!

Us girls at dinner and the Grand Lux Cafe.

Candace, Me, and Brit

At the Temple!

Emily, Chera, Kella, Brittany, and I

Just getting out of the Sealing. I was so sad that I had to wait outside (. . . I need to get the move on and get married too :), but she was so beautiful and glowing with joy as she walked out.

With Kella's mom and sisters

2009-04-07T20:24:00.000-07:00

Brad and Danielle's Wedding... April 2,2009

Me and Danielle

Me with friends from cosmetology school. . . Karrie and Christie

2009-04-05T21:38:00.000-07:00

For those of you who dont know I am the new rising star of High School Musical, Check me out. . . You better watch out Gabriella.

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2009-03-16T13:27:00.000-07:00

SuRPriSe!

One of my BEST friends, Camilla, had her 23rd birthday on the 14th so I decided to throw her an"Ocean Adventure" themed surprise birthday party. (I know you'd think it was for a 3 year old, but we're young at heart). It was so much fun to plan, turned out great, and she had no idea! Just the "usual" small group of friends got together we went out to dinner and then played games. I made her a jello cake with Shamu on it and Flounder and Sabastian shaped rice crispies. We decorated with blue streamers and glittery fish so it would feel like we were UNDER THE SEA!

A Surprised Camilla

Jeremy, Lizzy, Camilla, Cindy, and I doing a birthday toast!

2009-03-12T14:33:00.000-07:00

GNO (Girls Night Out). . .

Last weekend my friend Brittany was in town so the three of us went out on the town. HA! Which really means we had dinner, got ice cream, and then went to a movie. It was so fun to have a night with my girls!

2009-02-24T10:59:00.000-08:00

Everything I need to know I learned in PRESCHOOL...

So this morning I got a call at 8:00 from my sister, which typically she knows better than to call me that early, but after the second call in a row I answered. Today was my niece Brooklyn's turn to be leader at her preschool and with that responsibility she also gets to bring snacks and someone to be the "special" helper for the day. Brooklyn didn't want to bring her mom or dad or even grandma, she wanted her aunt Teph. What an honor huh? While I was there I watched the things they learned and played I thought about some of the life lessons and also some not-so-life lessons we learn right away in preschool.

Wash your hands before you eat and after you play outside
Thumbs up... (when cutting with scissors)
We hear with our ears, see with our eyes, feel with our fingers, taste with our tounge, and smell with our nose.
Take turns
When in a bad mood...have a snack. (It does wonders)
Boys have cooties
We can be whatever we want to be when we grow up.
Fold your arms, bow your head, and say your prayers (in there case before you eat)

2009-02-14T10:18:00.000-08:00

Will you be my VALENTINE??

I'm the luckiest girl in the world! I had 2 valentines...
My favorite (only) nephews DRAKE and TAIDAN.

2009-02-11T20:24:00.000-08:00

I simply remember my
FAVORITE things...

1. SLEEPING IN
2.Grapefruit
3. A fully charged cell phone battery
4. So You Think You Can DANCE
5. LOST (for now, my favorites used to be Prison Break and Heros.)
6. The Twilight Saga! Which really means EDWARD!

7. Mountain streams
8. Anything Disney

9. GREEN
10. The greatest animal in the world...the HiPpO!

11. Label Makers
12. CAMPFIRES
13. HuGs AnD KiSsEs from my NiEceS and nEpHewS. . .MuAH!
14. Accessories, Accesssories, Accessories, and did I say Accessories!!!!

15. Buckle tank tops ( as if the fact that they come in all these great colors isn't enough, they also fit great and are the perfect length!)

16. Color Coordinating, whether its my clothes closet or my candy. . . I love ROY G. BIV
17. DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN

18. Carmex
19. Phase 10 Twist
20. Dancing and Singing in the car with girfriends
21. TARGET
22. AQUAGE hairsyling products
23. Bare Minerals make-up

24. Laughing at something thats
NOT REALLY FUNNY!

25. Center of a cinnamon roll!

... and then I dont feel so bad!

My Cute Family

2009-01-28T19:01:00.001-08:00

Amber loves it when i attack her with my kisses!

This probably the first picure we've taken together since we were little. I love my family!! I would be lost without them.

Camping Adventure!

2008-08-31T14:48:00.000-07:00

Over Labor Day weekend some friends and I went camping in Rocky Mountain National Park. First Camilla, Lizzy, and I miraculously set up the tent. Then we roasted hot dogs and Jeremy roasted marshmallows, (the most delicious, perfectly roasted, creamy marshmallows ever!) After an evening of fun including High School Musical reinactions, and stupid jokes we went to bed. The next day we took a long, strenuous, 0.6 mile hike to Alberta Falls and played in the water.

Cali-forn-i-a

2008-08-31T13:53:00.000-07:00

For the past month of my life this is where I have been living! After my brother and sister-in-law had their third baby I went out to San Jose, CA to live with them for the month and help them out. As you can see I've had tons of fun, but I'm glad to finally be home again.

Day
Night
Our last night there we played in the fountains.

Los Angeles

2008-08-31T13:47:00.000-07:00

Intersection of Hollywood and Highland

My last adventure in California was going to Los Angeles. We walked down Hollywood Blvd., saw the Walk of Fame, and drove through Beverly Hills and Rodeo Dr. It is a huge city!

San Francisco

2008-08-16T14:59:00.001-07:00

On one of Brian's day off we went and spent the day in San Francisco. The city was crazy and tons fun. I have never driven on such steep, narrow roads in my life. We started by going to Coit Tower were we could overlook the entire city, (you can barely see the golden gate bridge through all the fog.) After that we drove down Lumbar St. it is the whindiest road in the US, went to Pier 39 where we ate dinner at Bubba Gumps and finished off by of course driving through the gay district downtown (Castro St.) where we saw tons of hilarious shops.

On top of Coit Tower

All of us in front of Pier 39

Taiden, Ash, and I, and the amazing view from the parking garage.

Only in San Franciso

My new boyfriend....Patrick

2008-08-14T18:57:00.000-07:00

the beaches

2008-08-14T17:59:00.000-07:00

Bean State Beach

This is at Bean State beach. It was so beautiful. It was so fun to climb around and discover things. We found a couple crabs, a starfish, and tons of snails.

Brian and I had a really bad idea for me to pretend to be Ariel, the little mermaid, as you can see from the lack of pictures it didn't work out as well as planned. After stummbling out to a rock, getting in mermaid position, and getting drenched with freezing cold water from the huge ocean waves, Brian didn't even get a picture... Note to self: I'm a way better human than mermaid.

Santa Cruz

This is the first beach I went to in Santa Cruz, CA. We spent the day in the sun and had tons of fun in the sand. Aparently I have some kind of mermaid fetish cuz here I am again trying to be one. After swimming a while this sea lion came and joined us, luckily he was nice, and isn't he cute!

Boyd is back!

2008-08-14T16:18:00.000-07:00

Boyd was a missionary that served in my singles ward for 14 months. He was a great missionary and a great friend so we were all thrilled when he came back to visit! Although he broke his leg the second day here, we still had fun playing games and these pictures are from our adventure to Estes Park.

BRYNLEE!

2008-08-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

This is my Beautiful new niece Brynlee Marie Waltz. She was born on July 11th.