D I S N E Y L A N D

Spring Break 2009

The fam and I ventured down to Anaheim, Cali for a few days of diSNeY mANiA! We had such a blast! We stayed at the luxurious Double Tree, who by the way have the most delicious beds I have ever slept on! We park hopped between Disneyland and California Adventure many times a day - amongst all our hoppin we also: ate several Mickey Mouse chocolate ice cream bars, rode the Tower of Terror, sang "Yo Ho, Yo Ho a Pirates Life for Me", met Mickey Mouse, ate hot dogs from the "Award Weiners Hot Dog Stand", got sunburnt, spent 80 bucks on LUNCH one day at some Mexican place in the park, stood in line for one hour to ride the flippin' Finding Nemo submarine ride, stood in line to go the bathroom, chased Allie/Andrew around the park while they were bursting with energy at 8 at night, ate McDonalds for breakfast every single day, rode the Tower of Terror at least ONCE every day we were there, obsessed over the NIGHTMARE store, bought stupid souvenirs we will never use again, ate multiple pineapple spears, churros, and drank COKE all day long, oh yeah, and I also celebrated my 21st birthday while we were down there.

It was a great trip over all! We all got some sun, lots of souvenirs, and I came back with Vertigo...not fun. Oh well...I plan to return to the happiest (and most EXPENSIVE) place on earth, very soon!

Summer Bucket List 2009

I've got a FEVER and the only prescription is SUMMER 2009! Yes folks, today I drove to campus with my windows rolled down and had "FOREVER" by Chris Brown blasting from the speakers. The time has come for shorts, flip flops, living by the pool, sunscreen, late nights, bonfires, etc.

Shippen and I have complied a list of things we're going to accomplish this summer...

- Run a 5K
- Hike Mt. Timpanogos
- Take a road trip
- Visit every temple in Utah (do baptisms)
- Go Fishing
- Visit the Zoo
- BBQ's, Bonfires up P-Canyon
- Hike Stewart Falls
- Take a photography class
- Visit Timpanogos Cave
- Take a cake decorating class
- Sew a skirt
- Learn a new craft
- Go Camping
This is quite a list, but I am sure we'll accomplish it ALL! If anybody has any fun ideas or things they enjoy doing in the summer, LET ME KNOW! I like to hear about other people's ideas of summer fun!

Be Thou an Example

"Be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1 Timothy 4:12)

That scripture is the theme for EFY 2009.

I am happy to announce that I am going to be an EFY counselor this summer with this youth program. I turned in all my final paperwork yesterday - the next step is deciding how many weeks I want to work this summer. I hope to work at least one week a month during the summer (May-August) so we will see. :)

Rexburg, Ephraim, SLC, Logan, Provo, or Las Vegas...here I come!

busy busy busy

Well it's been almost one month since I have posted anything to my blog --- my sweet friends chastised me on Saturday for my lack of blogging updates. In my defense I must say that my life has been pretty busy.

I have priorities and they are as follows (in no particular order):

#1) Work
#2) School
#3) Family
#4) Working Out
#5) Church/Calling
#6) Friends
#7) Social Life
#8) Dating
#9) Reading
#10) MISC activities, events, last-minute things, etc.
#11) blogging...
I have been consumed with work, school, homework, working out, dating, friends, my calling in my ward, reading my scriptures, playing rockband, running, reading several books (The Holy Temple, BOM, Interiors, Breaking Dawn, Believing Christ), WORKING full time, etc, etc, etc. I know I am not the only busy person in the world - but I promise that I will be better at blogging. Promise. Maybe my life will get more interesting, and less busy? Joke. It's not going to.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I saw this at work today and it made me laugh so hard! The patients in the waiting room probably thought I was a nut case...oh well. I LOVE this! Watch it and turn the volume up! Here's to LOVE...for ALL ages! hehe
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!

Congrats Allen

My brother Allen is such an amazing young man! He has always been a great example to me - sometimes I wonder who is older...me or him? He has always been so mature and always been such a terrific example of someone who loves the gospel of Jesus Christ (which my family and I are members of, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints). Allen was conferred to the office of an Elder on Sunday. It was such a neat day, and I just want him to know how proud I am! And how much I love him! I am going to be sad (most happy though) when he leaves on his mission at the end of the summer. LOVE YOU Allen!

The Circus came to town...

Yes folks, its true. The Circus did indeed make its way to Orem, Utah. Last Tuesday night Ben and I went to the circus with our friends, Estee and Tanner. It was a lot of fun, to say the least!
It was so great to catch up with Estee, since I have not seen her in a long time! Estee and Tanner are getting married in March! So it was fun to get to visit with them and goof off and have fun.
We went to dinner after the circus was over, and I haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Thanks Ben for your jokes, you always make me laugh! Estee and Tanner - it's always a pleasure. Lets double again, please! :)





Ben was so excited about cotton candy - so excited that he bought TWO! :)

Music is my boyfriend...

For anyone who knows me well - you'll know how much I LOVE music! I cannot go a day without music. I feel naked if I don't have my iPod in my grasp. Well...I have been on a hip/hop R&B kick lately...and I've re-discovered CHRIS BROWN!

I am obsessed with his CD Exclusive! You gotta get it!

Also, if you're into R&B and the hip/hop scene may I suggest some oldies - but goodies!

Water Runs Dry - Boyz II Men
You - Chris Brown
Loungin - LL Cool J
How You Gonna Act Like That - Tyrese
Anytime - Bryan McKnight
Differences - Ginuwine
That's the Way Love Goes - Janet Jackson
End of the Road - Boyz II Men
Just My Imagination - The Temptations
Diary - Alicia Keys & Tony! Toni! Tone!
I'd Die Without You - P.M. Dawn
Weak - SWV
Whenever You Call - Mariah Carey & Brian McKnight
Twisted - Keith Sweat
U Remind Me - Usher
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
Mercy Mercy Me (The Ecology) - Marvin Gaye
Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
Don't Let Go - En Vogue
At Last - Etta James
Midnight Train to Georgia - Glady Knight and the Pips
Oh Sheila - Ready for the World
Popcorn Love - New Edition
Being With You - Smokey Robinson

Anyway, you get the point! I love R&B...its fabulous!

CHA 2009

CHA 2009 was a huge success. Even though the attendees were fewer in numbers than in past years, Crate Paper (www.cratepaper.com) was booming and had lots of orders. I was shocked at how many people from outside the states came to the show.
I had converstations with people from Brazil, Norway, London, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Paris....the list goes on and on.

Speaking of Paris..."That's HOT". Paris Hilton came out with a paper line and was an exhibitor at the show - lucky for her she only had to "work" for about and hour. Isn't she just precious? hehe

Steve and I were so excited because we got to meet Jane Seymour. She is a lovely woman - very kind and sweet! And she was cool about us getting a photo with her - even though she was painting. I have my fingers crossed that I will age as gracefully as she has.


We also went to Disneyland while we were working - one night after the show we all piled into a taxi and made our way to the park. We had a blast! We ate pineapple whip, cookies, hot dogs, etc. (no wonder we were so sick?). We had so much fun riding Space Mountain, Finding Nemo Submarine tour, Buzz Lightyear alien zapper, Indiana Jones, Pirates of the Caribbean, and some others that I cannot think of right now...anyway, it was a BLAST!


Overall, the show was a ton of fun - and yes a LOT of work. But I enjoyed it. It was fun to get to spend time with my mom too!

Can You Keep a Secret?

This past week while I was in California I had the chance to meet hundreds and hundreds of people. Amongst all the people I met and talked with - one lady gave me the BEST piece of information I've ever recieved (well, best information about handbags and purses). She had the most adorable purse and I asked her where she bought it...lo and behold she buys her bags from BIG BUDDHA(www.ebigbuddha.com).



That's right - you don't just rub his belly for good luck anymore - you can purchase darling, fashionable - and afforadable handbags from the big guy.
So there ya go - I am sharing a secret with all ya'll fellow bloggers. Let me know if you end up purchasing one. I know I am going to!