I had a birthday

My birthday was this past Friday, January 6th, so that means I am twenty-one! I can't believe that. For some reason it is so crazy that I will be 22 next year. I feel like I am just getting older, but not wiser haha. Anyways for my b-day I woke up with Cory at 6:30 am and when I walked out into the kitchen, Cory had hung streamers and balloons from the ceiling! It was such a surprise, and it was real sweet of him.

(This is our new kitchen, I love it and again with the underlining, does anyone know how to fix that?)

After that I went to sleep and I slept in kind of late, then I went to lunch with my mom at Cafe Rio. While we were eating, part of my fork broke off and landed in my food. I tried to avoid picking it up but I failed. I bit into it and it wedged between my two front teeth! There was so much pressure in between them I though I broke a tooth or something! But I didn't I think I just traumatized my two front teeth. Then all my front teeth from canine to canine were pretty sore for the next couple days, it kind of felt like I had braces again. Anyways, they don't look like they moved atall, so that's good.

After Cafe Rio we went shopping for a couple of hours. It was so fun! I love hanging out with my mom, she is a fun lady. Then when Cory got home from work I opened my presents, which were lovely! Then we went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner which is ALWAYS SO DANG GOOD. I love that place. After that we went to the Whittier's house and they gave me their present which was a DOILY and a picture frame, and a really really yummy homemade bar of soap. Finally, we went home and relaxed, which was the best gift. For some reason I am SO tired after work that I just have to sit down for like 6 hours. And on the weekends I just want to sleep. Is something wrong with me? I feel like I don't have any stamina anymore.

(One of my presents from Lemon Meringue, my favorite store:)

(me & my sweet husband)

All in all my birthday was really fun! I am so grateful for the wonderful years I've had thus far in my life, and I am excited for all the new adventures in the many years to come!!

The Best Day of the Year...

March 1st is a really awesome day. Wanna know why?

Because..

Today was my roommate AMBER'S BIRTHDAY!!! She is the funniest, most wonderful person! I love hanging out with her, she is such a good example to me, and has had so many experiences that have just made her so solid. She is such a wonderful friend and deserves everything in the whole world!!

(Please excuse my entire face and hair)

But that is not the only reason today was the best day ever...

It was also my cousin JAN'S BIRTHDAY!!!

Jan is so awesome. And she is my cousin. And.. I can't say enough about her! She almost went on a mission and then she got married instead! Haha she is so courageous, righteous, and happy. I love her! She is also such a good example to me. I am so lucky to have so many amazing women in my life that make me want to be better!

(Jan is in the middle!)

It was also one of my co-workers birthdays but I don't really know him and I don't have any pictures of him. But happy birthday to him anyways!!

And last, but not least today was JUSTIN BIEBER'S BIRTHDAY!!

He is 17 years old! Only one more year and then my creepiness won't be as creepy!

This boy is so amazing. He entertains me when I am bored with his youtube music videos. He makes me feel pretty. Haha just kidding. He makes me feel like I'm his "Favorite Girl" or like he is "stuck in the moment with you (me)" or sometimes I just want to be his "Baby" or "eenie meenie" lover. Hahaha I have Bieber fever, I fought it for so long. I didn't want to think he was awesome. But I do. I still don't own any of his music, but I am definitely a fan. And I haven't even seen his movie! I just watched this video one day and decided he was cute. And he worked hard to get where he is at! He is just a good person is what I am getting at.

Anyways now I am going to post links to some youtube videos that I find hilarious:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VF9-sEbqDvU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t769sjuxpZs&feature=player_embedded#at=44
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9kpTvm6CYA&feature=player_embedded
http://www.youtube.com/user/balloonshop?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/2/NAhNBr2Wytk
http://www.youtube.com/user/balloonshop?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/9/LKmCMqIG2vo
http://www.youtube.com/user/balloonshop?blend=1&ob=4#p/u/32/X7aAR8-AKr8

You should really watch all of them! The longest one is only like 3 minutes.

Last but not least


TODAY WAS NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER LOVERS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mom's like you choose Jif. 

I'm Old

This past week is when it happened.

I turned 20 - TWENTY.

How crazy! I am no longer a teenager! Today I was able to say that for the first time. Someone asked me how old I am and I said,"twenty!!." Just kidding I said, "twenty," in a very grown-up mature tone.

So besides my birthday other things happened this past week:

My old roommate Emily got MARRIED in SL, UT. Haha just kidding, I saw that the other day on a t-shirt and I think it's pretty lame. So I went to Salt Lake before Emily's wedding to spend my birthday with my sister, Jill. It was so fun. We went shopping, ate lots of yummy treats (Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory caramel apples?? Yum!), and Nattie made a wonderful, delicious, cookie cake for me! I am not joking when I say that I miss it. I wish it was still here with me right now. So I could nibble (inhale) it as I sit here, writing this blog post.

(It was a sugar cookie with cream cheese frosting. OH MY I am drooling at this very moment)

(Nattie made the cake! At Smart Cookie)

(Dinner with my fam and Emily! So glad she came to see me!)

The day after my b-day was Emily's wedding day! I went to her luncheon at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, what a beautiful building! I love it. And when I was about to walk into the revolving doors, L. Tom Perry walked out.. I know I KNOW. I got a really big smile on my face so he knew I recognized him. He then smiled and said, "Hello!" in the most cheerful tone. I even managed to say, "hi" back! I'm glad I was running a little bit late haha.

Anyway the food at Emily's luncheon was delicious, Emily & Brady's parents talked for a minute, then Emily's Grandpa sang to the newlywed's. Emily's husband Brady also sang to her! It was so cute. 

(Okay I look disgusting, but Emily was a gorgeous bride!)

After the luncheon I hustled back to Idaho for one of my closest friend's wedding, Ashley! She is the sweetest girl and I am so happy I was able to go back to Idaho for her reception.

(This is back in 2008 at seminary graduation, but it's all the same:)

I then got to celebrate my birthday with my friends!! Joy and my little sis threw me a party in Rexburg. I didn't get any pictures though :(

All in all it was a really fun birthday week and I am so grateful for the people in my life that made it so fun!

I AM DONE WITH FINALS

I think the title says it all, ya'll

Even though I'm done, I feel like I still have homework to do. But guess what? I don't!

I can relax and pretty much do whatever I want. Awesome.

I'm obsessed with this song, I enjoy this version the most. A lot of people enjoy the Sam Tsui version but

The Band Perry is AWESOME even though the two boys in it look like hooligans. And I can only handle so

much Sam Tsui. You know what I mean.

So I got bangs and I don't think I like them. I feel like a boy, they look SO cute on other people, I just can't

pull it off. Plus in this picture I look like I have a mullet, but it does look better in person. PROMISE. If you see me just talk about something else besides my hair, there are far more interesting things.

That's all for now. Have a great week and good luck with finals or whatever you're up to!!  I think my next post will be a bunch of links to my favorite Christmas songs. That sounds like so much fun.

Happy Birthday to Erika Burton!!!!

We have known each other for, what is it-8 years  now? She is so awesome!! We have so many fun, goofy memories together. One time we got in a car accident together! So fun, Ba haha jokes. And she just got married which is even more awesome! I love her so much and miss her dearly, I hope John makes this her best birthday ever! Love you Mrs. Erika!

Erika and me on twin day! 8th or 9th grade, I don't remember

Dear Diary...

Sometimes I feel like this is my Journal, only less juicy. I would never have a Diary, ew.

Well my little blog readers, aka loves of my LIFE!! This past week has been a great one. I finally got to go home! This summer has been really really busy with lots of fun things so it is niceto be able to go home, relax, and see the people I love the most!

Last week Emily and Mackenzie went to efy here in Logan. My mom, Jill, and I took them to check ins. It was really nostaligic for me, I was a little sad. I was wishing I could go to a grown up efy :) 

(Right before check ins)

So anyway, on Saturday morning, I was supposed to pick Em and Kenz up at 7:30 am so we could make our journey to Idaho.

Saturday morn comes. I snap out of my sleep all of the sudden, and I knew it was way past 7:30 am. I get up, look at my alarm clock and it says 8:45!! I started FREAKING out! I had only set my phone alarm and my phone is really awesome sometimes and turns off when I set it down. So I got ready in like five minutes, packed faster than.. lightning (I realized I forgot SO many things when I got to Idaho haha). I call Emily and they were just sitting there waiting for me for an hour! I felt like the worst person in the entire world. I seriously couldn't believe I did that. A boy from my ward that is an EFY counselor almost had to bring them back to my aparment.

Meanwhile, my mom thought I had been killed or kidnapped. Oh Mother, ha ha he he ha such a worry wart.

Everything turned out fine though, we went to breakfast at Angie's, their pancakes taste like cake. The best cake ever. Then we drove to Idaho and EVERYONE was there!

(I took these WHILE I was driving. Talent)

The following people came home for the weekend: Me, Jill, Logan, Preston, Eric, Aj, Josh, and Paul. It was a nonstop party. I love hanging out with my family. Saturday night we had a bbq with some friends and it was just fun!! We got some watercolors and painted pictures to send Dallin, and ate our weight in cookies. It was so great.

(No alcohol, just bubbles)

(Picture for DalPal)

My really good friend Teddy Moffett was called to go on a mission in Hungary, how crazy is thatt? He leaves while I am in New York so I had to say bye to him this weekend :( He is probably one of the smartest, funniest people I know! I have always enjoyed is company, and he took me to my senior commencement. That doesn't have to do with anything, just thought I'd brag a little bit haha. He"ll be so great in Hungary! I will definitely miss him.  

(Commencement)

(I don't know what we were doing haha)

(Bye Teddy!!)

My poor cat Roach is dying!! This is him a year ago, please don't look at me.

Now he looks like this:

I'm not crazy about cats, actually I just don't like pets in general, I will never have any. But we've had him since I was 9! It's just sad. I hope I die before I end up looking like Roach. My mom hated that  my brother's named him Roach, so we tried Skeeter for a while haha. Roach just stuck!

Now a few tributes, in order of date

On Friday, June 18th my dear, sweet, mother turned 51!! And she is looking great! My mom is really awesome and funny, if you didn't know that. She is also a great cook, gives great advice, laughs at the slightly inappropriate things I say, and is an all around cool mom.

(Hahaha)

Sunday, June 20th was Father's day, my dad is amazing! He has been through a lot this past year, and has had a lot of unique challenges in his life but he always comes out on top like a champion!  He is doing so great, he is healthy and liiving life to the fullest! Oh and my car door handle broke off and he fixed it for me! How nice.

Monday, June 21st was PRESTON'S brithday! He turned 22. I remember when he turned 14 and got a set of golf clubs, so we went to the driving range to hit a bucket of balls; I have never liked golf or anything to do with it every since. Miniature golf is alright, but I usually get really hot -because it is so intense.  Preston is one of my favorite brother's. He always calls me and tells me about his life and I absolutely love it, he says the funniest/most ridiculous things. I feel so lucky that I get to be so closely related to him!

Tuesday, June 22 was Ryan De Leon's birthday! He is one of the greatest human beings I have ever met, seriously, one of my closest friends.  Every time I talk to him I am more and more impressed by him. He likes eating Cinnamon Rolls with mayo, weird right? Anyway we went to lunch at Fazoli's -random, right?- but it was actually really good. I was so happy to see him on his birthday, and I hope it was a great day for him!

Now it's back to the daily grind.

  I have done lots of other things I haven't blogged about, but you can't know everything, right? ;)

New York in ONE WEEK!

One last little gem.

Happy Birthday . . .

Today, 19 years ago, one of my best friends was born and I am so glad that happened. Happy Birthday Courtney Cook!! Have a lovely day. Love you.

We've been friends since the "awkward stage" . . .

and we are friends even now... in our older"awkward stage"