Today, Kimmy and I went to Paradise Bakery to grab some lunch. We were debating between sandwiches or salads when all the sudden we saw a TURKEY with the sandwiches!
Oh wait, that isn't a turkey... its a sandwich! Could've fooled me!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Birthday Wishes
Its official. I am 24 years old... or young, however you want to see it!
For the longest time, I've wanted to have a girls weekend for my birthday at the Marriott Summit Watch in Park City. This year, I finally made it happen! I got a bunch of my girlfriends together for a fabulous weekend.The suite was sweet! We had 2 rooms, each with a bathroom and king size bed. The main room had a full kitchen, living room, gas fireplace, and lots of space for my friends to be... well... themselves!
I had an absolute blast over the weekend! There was food, cupcakes, shopping, sleepovers, movies, hot tubbing, and of course friends. I'm not sure there could have been a better birthday!
I am so grateful for all my extremely amazing friends!Thursday, October 30, 2008
Mmmm, Chocolate
Some days, all you need is chocolate. By about 4pm today at work, that was the only thing I was craving! I'd eaten all the food I brought today, but it was all healthy and just wasn't cutting it anymore. I mentioned this to a coworker because I was trying to find someone who had some chocolate sitting around, but couldn't find it. Well, not more than 10 minutes later, I had a king size Hershey's bar on my desk! It was perfect!
But what I really want to note here is one of my theories. I believe guys have an innate need to take care of the women around them. The person who bought the chocolate for me is the same one who bought pepper spray for all the girls in the office and drops candy at our desks on a regular basis!
This guy is probably about 40 or so and never married. I find him always sneaking things onto our desks that he knows we'd love. I just find it thoroughly entertaining. And lets be honest, what would a girl do without guys like that?
But what I really want to note here is one of my theories. I believe guys have an innate need to take care of the women around them. The person who bought the chocolate for me is the same one who bought pepper spray for all the girls in the office and drops candy at our desks on a regular basis!
This guy is probably about 40 or so and never married. I find him always sneaking things onto our desks that he knows we'd love. I just find it thoroughly entertaining. And lets be honest, what would a girl do without guys like that?
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Halloween Haunts
My sister, Deb, and her husband Will hosted their annual Halloween party last night! As always, it was a blast and so well put together. I am always excited to see what everyone's costumes are because a lot of the people go all out for it.
This year, my date and I came up with a pretty good disguise. In fact, it was so good that when Deb opened the door she wondered who she'd invited that she didn't know very well since she had NO IDEA who we were. My other sister, Becca, walked right past me thinking she didn't know me either! Gavin and I had a pretty good laugh about it all. So who were we?
Why, Drew and Mimi of course!
Gavin and me
The hosts themselves, Will & Deb
Playing mafia
This year, my date and I came up with a pretty good disguise. In fact, it was so good that when Deb opened the door she wondered who she'd invited that she didn't know very well since she had NO IDEA who we were. My other sister, Becca, walked right past me thinking she didn't know me either! Gavin and I had a pretty good laugh about it all. So who were we?
Why, Drew and Mimi of course!
Gavin and me
The hosts themselves, Will & Deb
Playing mafia
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Witches Night Out
For two nights every year, Gardner Villages hosts a Witches Night Out. I'd heard about it before, but never went. This year, there were a bunch of girls I know who wanted to check it out. So, we got all dressed up and headed down to Gardner Village.
I was slightly disappointed to see so many men and children there since it was advertised as a girls night out, but even then it was still fun! We dance, shopped, saw friends, and went out to eat when it was all over. How would we witches ever survive without the sporadic girls night out!?!?
I was slightly disappointed to see so many men and children there since it was advertised as a girls night out, but even then it was still fun! We dance, shopped, saw friends, and went out to eat when it was all over. How would we witches ever survive without the sporadic girls night out!?!?
Sunday, October 19, 2008
It's Official
So finally, after 3 weeks of secret relief society meetings, I can finally announce that I have a new calling... Relief Society President!
I was given the calling 3 weeks ago, but because of General Conference, and our ward conference, they decided to wait to call my counselors and secretary, and to sustain us. Well, today it became official, making it okay for me to share the exciting/daunting/almost overwhelming news with you all.
I think the very hardest thing for me to do during those 3 weeks, was keep it quiet. I had so many thoughts going through my head, but I had to keep it quiet, continue in my previous calling, all while secretly learning the ropes of my new calling. It was quite a task.
I asked the Bishop to let me know when my counselors were called so I could contact them, and I cannot explain the relief I felt when I got off the phone with my Bishop Thursday night. To know these girls were excited to work with my and ready to be by my side lightened the heaviness felt by my secretiveness. Then today after we were sustained and set apart, that same heaviness was nearly gone. Having these girls with me is so important to the success of my calling.
The organization of this church is amazing to me. Never at any point do the leaders of any and all different auxiliaries have to feel alone. The Lord intends to run His church with organization and the best way to do that is to have presidencies, bishoprics, and groups of leaders. Being in this position helps me to understand just how important it is to have others there to support you. I truly believe all things have a purpose.
As I begin to work with the sisters in my ward, I know I will more fully understand the purpose of Relief Society. I am excited for this challenge, fully knowing it will be just that, but the simplest of blessings make it so worth it. So, bring on the challenge!
I was given the calling 3 weeks ago, but because of General Conference, and our ward conference, they decided to wait to call my counselors and secretary, and to sustain us. Well, today it became official, making it okay for me to share the exciting/daunting/almost overwhelming news with you all.
I think the very hardest thing for me to do during those 3 weeks, was keep it quiet. I had so many thoughts going through my head, but I had to keep it quiet, continue in my previous calling, all while secretly learning the ropes of my new calling. It was quite a task.
I asked the Bishop to let me know when my counselors were called so I could contact them, and I cannot explain the relief I felt when I got off the phone with my Bishop Thursday night. To know these girls were excited to work with my and ready to be by my side lightened the heaviness felt by my secretiveness. Then today after we were sustained and set apart, that same heaviness was nearly gone. Having these girls with me is so important to the success of my calling.
The organization of this church is amazing to me. Never at any point do the leaders of any and all different auxiliaries have to feel alone. The Lord intends to run His church with organization and the best way to do that is to have presidencies, bishoprics, and groups of leaders. Being in this position helps me to understand just how important it is to have others there to support you. I truly believe all things have a purpose.
As I begin to work with the sisters in my ward, I know I will more fully understand the purpose of Relief Society. I am excited for this challenge, fully knowing it will be just that, but the simplest of blessings make it so worth it. So, bring on the challenge!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Photoshop Rookie
So I've decided its probably time I start learning how to use PhotoShop. Honestly, I know so little about photo jargon that I'm totally lost! I did finally learn how to make a photo black and white. So, in honor of the first snow storm we had this last weekend, lets take a look back at the first snow storm Provo had in 2003, aka my freshman year of college. Enjoy!
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