baby Allan

this is so ash & I

baby boy cupcakes

allie & the food set-up

cute baby allan outfit

high school friends

leezanna, ash s., allie, and I

don't worry, I look horrible here

cuteeeee baby banner I made out of

the Little Sprout paper from crate paper

the delish foodies

Allie is having a baby in a couple of months so Ash decided to throw her a baby shower and I asked if I could help!  this is what the turn out was (thanks ash for the photos!)

We had yummy yummy food.  I love making cupcakes so how appropriate that we had baby cupcakes for the baby boy!  We also had broccoli & cheese soup, spinach salad, fruit, rolls/croissants, and creme puffs

overall, this was a FUN shower (even though I was hacking the entire night...sorry everyone)

Congrats to Jeff and Allie on their baby boy

I am so excited for them, and I am excited to meet the little peanut when he is born!



giving thanks

The BYU ward came over last night for Family Home Evening and this is what happened:

We had a thought by my awesome dad, then we had this activity which has become a family tradition.  We write down on a poster board what we are thankful for!

There were some funny moments.  Travis kept repeating what everyone else was thankful for, so he came up with my favorite response ever: "white meat"

As seen above, you can see that people were pretty creative.....

JM

ohhhh la la

he looks so handsome

"John Mayer is hotter than ever" -Mommacita Warner

I couldn't agree more.

I love John.

Wish he were here in Utah. 

Wish he was my boyfrenn.

But, I can just admire from afar.

sick of being sick

If anyone has made contact with me in the past week, you'll know this:

I'm SICK.

Under the weather.

Ill.

Sicker than a dog.

You get the point.  I've been sick for a little over a week now and to be quite frank, I am SICK of it.
I hate the chills, I despise the new voice I've been given due to sore throat and coughing, and most of all, I HATE not being able to work, hang out with friends, workout, etc.

So, here's to a better week...I'm on the mend!  (and I'm kinda missing my short hair...pfff)

inspiration from Elder Ballard

so I'm still really ill, but I had the chance to go to the CES FIRESIDE with Elder Ballard last night.

This talk was AMAZINGGGGG!

No matter what religion you are, I truly think you can find some inspiration to be a better person from Elder M. Russell Ballard

Happy Sunday my dear bloggers!

to watch click here:  http://lds.org/video/ces/index.html?lang=english

day 5 of 'thanks'

I am thankful for these 5 people:

Dad

Mom

Allen

Andrew

Allie

I am so blessed with a wonderful family.  My dad is my example.  My mom is my best friend.  Allen is my hero.  Andrew is my favorite bud.  Allie is the one I joke with.

I love my family and I am so THANKFUL that they are mine for this earthly life, but also for ETERNITY!

Love them so much.



Young Single Adult Gems

"As you learn to control your thoughts, you can overcome habits, even degrading personal habits.  You can gain courage, conquer fear, and have a happy life"

-Boyd K. Packer

To read Elder Packer's full talk, click here

{hello}

Lionel Richie - Hello (the ORIGINAL)

Glee Cast - Hello (remake)

Which one do you like?  I have a newfound obsession with the Glee Cast's covers of popular songs.

I know its a guilty pleasure, but I love the music!

stopping by woods on a snowy evening

Whose woods these are I think I know.

His house is in the village, though;

He will not see me stopping here

To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer

To stop without a farmhouse near

Between the woods and frozen lake

The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake

To ask if there is some mistake.

The only other sound's the sweep

Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

by: Robert Frost



exercise mania

I've deemed November as EXERCISE MANIA MONTH.

partially because I've been eating one too many sugar cookies...and not enough veggies.
So I decided that I am going to be better at exercising this month.

Who wants to join me?
Here's my progress thus far:

Novemeber 1st - 35 minutes on the elliptical.

November 2nd - sore throat, fever, chills...so I don't think I'll make it to the gym.

But you get the jist.

I thought putting my goals out for the world to see would be a great motivator!

So....here goes NOTHING!