Agreeable

I borrowed this from a friend's blog. Just wanted to put it somewhere I could remember :)  Here's the link I borrowed it from http://whitneycecile.blogspot.com/

Funny!!

I got this email from my grandma today and thought you might enjoy it :)

I was packing for my business trip and my three year old daughter was having a wonderful time playing on the bed. At one point she said, "Daddy, look at this," and stuck out two of her fingers. Trying to keep her entertained, I reached out and stuck her tiny fingers in my mouth and said, "Daddy's gonna eat your fingers," pretending to eat them. I went back to packing, looked up again and my daughter was standing on the bed staring at her fingers with a devastated look on her face. I said, "What's wrong, honey?" She replied, "What happened to my booger?"

New Page ...

So if you haven't noticed, I added a new page on the right side of my blog called "Funny Things Kids Say".  Check it out if you're looking for a good laugh :) I plan on adding to the list so remember to check back often! Anyone have any good stories of funny things kids have said or done?? Leave them in the comments :)

Chicken Noodle Soup & Apple Pie

This is my WONDERFUL Grandmother ...

The other day, I got to spend the day with her and she taught me how to make homemade chicken noodle soup and apple pie. It was a lot of fun to learn from her and spend one-on-one time with my grandparents! 

Here are what the noodles look like while drying: 

The carrots and celery added for flavor: 

And this is the BEAUTIFUL apple pie made from scratch!! Now I know how to make homemade pie crust :) 

It was a very fun day and I enjoyed the time spent with those I love. I look forward to using my new found cooking skills in the future :) Hopefully I can remember all the little secrets my Grandma shared with me!! 

"Gnomeo and Juliet"

Katie, Bobbi, Emily, Collette, and I got together one random day and went to see the movie "Gnomeo and Juliet". It was so much fun to spend time together and laugh once again. Plus the movie was ADORABLE and HILARIOUS!!! I sure love these girls :)

Katie, Bobbi, Emily, and Collette ... just waiting for the movie to start! 

Yeah, Katie and I are just a little bit crazy! 

 POPCORN!!! 

It was a fantastic day and I am so glad that I have such amazing friends in my life! It was nice to relax and just laugh about everything for a few hours. LOVE YOU GUYS :) 

Valentine's Day

I had a pretty good Valentine's Day this year! I spent the day with my family and at this point in my life, it was exactly what I needed :)
Valentine's Day hasn't always been my favorite holiday but this year I realized that it doesn't matter who you love. All that matters is that you love them with all your heart, all the time! Here is my Valentine this year:

That's right! Jase, my adorable little brother, was my Valentine this year :) 

My mom decided that she wanted to do something special this year so we decorated the dining room and had a special "candle-lit" dinner! It was a great way to spend the evening!! Here are a few pictures of our decorations: 

The table! 

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!! 

Sorry!!

I know it has been FOREVER since I have blogged but I'm still alive and back to the blogging world!! Here come a few updates on my life as of late :)

January?

Where the heck did January go?!

I feel like it just started and now we're on to February ... It's like my life is going by too fast and I need it to slow down so I can remember everything! I guess that's why we're taught to cherish the moment isn't it?

January was a pretty good month at my house. I went to lots of basketball games with my family and enjoyed every minute of it :)

Hopefully February will be just as good if not better then January!!

My True Love ...

Um ... I love basketball.

Like a lot ... a lot a lot a lot!!

I could watch basketball games all day, every day!

To watch a person step on the floor and transform into an aggressive and intense athlete is some what of a thrill for me.

I guess you could say basketball is my addiction ... and I wouldn't have it any other way :)

The easiest way to my heart is to look amazing on the basketball court!

My Life these Days :)

I just thought maybe someone out there would want to know what I had been up to these days ... I don't really know who (if anyone) reads my blog but I figure I might as well document this time in my life even if it is just for me :)

So basically all I do is sleep these days. I sleep in late and go to bed early ... what an easy life huh??

Ok just kidding (kind of). I do more them sleep!! I work every so often and try to save as much money as I can so I can afford to go back to school. I also spend a lot of time with my mommy and I enjoy that :) I help her around the house and with my siblings. It's not a bad life ... I enjoy helping and doing what I can to make my mom's life easier.

I also spend A LOT of time in the gym!! but not working out (who does that anyway?? I should start but thats another story :) I have become even more of a basketball fanatic then before!! Between my 3 brothers I have lots of games to attend and I truly love every minute of it!! I love watching the game and analyzing each play. I also love supporting my family and spending time with them. It continues to bring us together and it's a great way to spend my break.

So that's pretty much my life these days. It may sound boring to some but I love it :) Besides, it's better then doing homework and studying for tests!! That's all for now ... I'll blog again when I come up with something awesome to talk about :)

The Hunger Games!!

So ... I became obsessed with these books around a week ago and I read all three of them in that time (I know, I have no life). I could not put them down!!! They are so well written and VERY captivating. I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen to each of the characters. I immediately fell in love with certain characters and quickly learned which ones to hate. I am a Peeta fan all the way .... basically I love him and think he is amazing :) I can not wait for these books to be made into movies!! Katie and I will DEFINITELY be there at the midnight premiere ... feel free to join us :) It'll be a party!

So ya ... I LOVE LOVE LOVE these books and would DEFINITELY recommend them to everyone I know!! You won't regret it :)

Christmas in 308

Christmas came early for my roommates and I!! We decided to draw names this year and open presents our last night together before moving home. It was really fun to shop for each other and then to watch each other's reactions. It was a night filled with laughter and fun! I love these girls to death and will miss them greatly now that the semester is over. I am sure next semester will be just as much fun though!! Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure:

This is Katie and I ... just being awesome :D

Katie got an Edward doll and popcorn!!

Bobbi got a puppy and princess pillowcases!!

Elishia got a scarf and two pair of mittens!!

I got super soft pajama pants!!

And Jessie got a horse calendar and tissues (cuz she blows her nose a lot)!!

I love this time of the year and the joy that comes when we give each other gifts! Make sure to remember the true meaning of Christmas and to be grateful everyday for Christ and the sacrifice that He made for each one of us!!! Enjoy the holiday and the time spent with your family ... LOVE YOU ALL!!!

FINALS WEEK ...

So ... I don't know why I'm blogging! I should be studying right?? Well I'm waiting for my group to study science so I might as well do some updating.

It's finals week here at BYU-Idaho so you'll find:

• stressed out students
• lack of sleep
• junk food for breakfast
• printers that break at the very last second
• and lots of packing so we can all go home :)

I am VERY excited to be done with school until April ... basically it's going to be a party!! Actually I'm just going to work and spend time with my mommy. It'll be way fun though! I'm looking forward to not having homework and being able to relax for awhile.

Christmas is only 11 days away and that is cause for celebration in and of itself! Basically I love Christmas and the feeling that it brings. It is a great time to remember what the true meaning of Christmas is ... this is the time of the year that we must remember Christ and what he has done for us. I am so thankful for His presence in my life. I love my family with all my heart and am looking forward to spending time with them this holiday season! I hope you all have an amazing Christmas and remember its true meaning :) LOVE YOU!!!

Black Friday!!

Today was my first Black Friday in retail and it was insane!! I work at Kohl's now and had to be there at 2 am since we opened at 3 am ... insane huh?? Who in their right mind wants to stand outside in the FREEZING cold for hours to shop? Well there are definitely people out there willing to do it because we were busy nonstop all day long! I arrived at Kohl's around 1:50 in the morning and didn't leave until 1:00 that afternoon ... it was definitely a long shift but a very entertaining one. I watched people push, pull, carry, and kick items through the line (which wrapped around the entire store and had an average wait time of 2 hours) to the cashiers so they could purchase them. I talked to a lot of cold but excited people and the energy level was definitely kept high. All in all it was a long but good day and I got paid to do it all :) But now I am EXHAUSTED and I want nothing more then to sleep for the next two days ... but I can't do that because I have to do it all over again tomorrow from 3 to 11 ... wish me luck! Hope you all had an amazing Thanksgiving because I know I did :) I love my family with all my guts and am so grateful for all they do for me.

Love you all!!

My Amazingly Awesome Family!!!

Today, I decided that I needed to share a little bit about my family with all of you :) Here is a picture of my amazingly awesome family that I love with all of my heart!!

(I know this picture is a little old but you get the idea right??)

Let's start with my dad. He is AMAZING!!! He is the best dad I could ever ask for and I am so grateful for him in my life. He is not only an amazing dad, but he is also an incredible coach!! I have never seen a coach connect better with his players then my dad does. He truly cares about each and every one of them and he wants to help them reach their highest potential - and he usually does just that. I love sitting across the gym from the team and watching him impact the lives of his players. It is an amazing feeling to know that that's my dad!! He is a great anchor for our family and I know that we would be lost without him!! He gives amazing advice when I need it the most and I am so thankful for that. I am also thankful that he can give me priesthood blessings when I need them most. THANKS DAD!!!

Next comes my mom. She is my absolute best friend in this entire world!! I spend a lot of time with her and whenever I need a hang out buddy she is the first one there by my side. She is always the one I pick to go on vacations with and I love spending time with her doing anything!! She gives some of the best advice and she has taught me that moms are ALWAYS right!! I will always listen to my mother because I know how smart she is. My mom is always there for me when I need a hug, a smile, a laugh, advice, or just someone to listen. I love her with all of my heart and am so grateful to have her in my life. THANKS MOM!!!

Megan is 17 years old and shares a room with me (when I'm home). I have always been close to Megan because we are the only girls and we have always shared a room. Megan plays soccer and I love watching her dominate on the field. She is a great athlete and a great sister. She listens when I need her to and always has smart aleck comments to share :) She always makes me laugh and I love that about her!!

Tanner is 15 years old and definitely turning into a mini-dad. He plays basketball and golf and is a joy to watch. Tanner and I have a great relationship and we love to joke around with each other. We always laugh and have a good time together. Sometimes he forces me to watch sports center with him, but those are always the times we bond the most! I know that as we all grow older, Tanner and I will continue to bond.

Nash is 11 years old and growing up fast!! It is hard for me to believe he is in the 6th grade already (next comes junior high!!) Nash is an all around athlete and keeps my family very busy! When he sets his mind to something, he is sure to accomplish it. He is very goal-oriented and I love that about him. Nash is also VERY smart and popular at the same time!! He has amazing potential to do great things in this world and I can't wait to see what he will accomplish :)

Last but not least comes Jase who is 7 years old. He is the cutest 7 year old I have EVER seen!!! He is also a comedian. He always keeps us laughing and there is never a dull moment with him around. He is in the 2nd grade and loves to learn. I love it when he comes home from school and we are able to talk about the things he learned that day. He is also an athlete and loves to play any and all sports. He is the one who is always out in the backyard playing something and I love being able to bond with him while we have a little fun :)

Here is a picture of me and my siblings just being goofy because it's what we do best :)

As a family we love to have fun, laugh and do anything that is involves a ball and a court or a field. We are always there to support each other and we enjoy doing it! I love my family with all of my heart and am so grateful for the love and support they offer me on a daily basis!!

LOVE YOU ALL!!!

So ...

One day I will blog more but for now you'll just have to bear with me :) I really should be sleeping, but blogging kind of sounds like more fun to me! Here's a little update:

Guess what?! In exactly ONE week, it will be Thanksgiving break. I am SOOOOO excited to be out of school and not have to stress about homework. Plus I am really looking forward to spending time with my family. After Thanksgiving break, I only have THREE weeks left until the end of the semester!! Then I'm out of school for 4 months (awesome break huh??) I am very, very, very excited to have a break from school. I'm pretty burnt out right now so it's hard to stay focused. Homework has basically become a thing of the past ... oops :) I am a little worried with all the big projects coming up and finals but I know I can do it (plus the higher the grades I get, the more scholarships I get and everybody loves free money right??) So basically I need to buckle down and get through it!

Other then school, I've been working at Kohl's on the weekends and loving it. I finally found a routine when it comes to getting credit applications so that makes me happy :) Plus in a weird way, I am kind of excited for the holiday season. I know it will be crazy working in retail (especially on black friday) but I know it will make my shifts go by faster and I love when work is fast paced. I'll keep you updated on how that all goes.

I found an AWESOME blog to read when I'm bored!! It's called The Meanest Mom and it is HILARIOUS! Next time you're bored or looking for a good laugh, I would definitely suggest this blog (especially to moms because I'm sure you can relate to her stories). Enjoy :)

So basically I love my family, friends, and life in general. I am loving my major and can't wait for the day I can have my own classroom. I love spending time with my parents and siblings and am really enjoying the bond I am continually building with them!! I love you guys (the readers) and LOVE when you leave me comments so don't be shy!

Well, I think that's enough randomness for one night. Maybe I'll go try and sleep :) LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Straw Maze!!

Ok so I know I am absolutely HORRIBLE at this blogging thing :( I promise to better! Actually ... that's a lie. I'll probably still be horrible but I'll try my hardest! It's hard to blog when you don't have something specific to talk about. But here I am ... alive and blogging!!

A few weeks ago, my FHE group went to the straw maze and it was SO MUCH FUN!!! Jessie and I had crazy amounts of energy so that made the night even more exciting! We ran around and screamed and got scared but it was all in the name of fun. We also went and got ice cream afterwards so that made us even more hyper! But we had fun and were able to bond as a FHE group. Here are some of the pictures:

ROOMMATE PICTURE: Bobbi Hart, Katie Martin, Elishia White, Jessie Schneider and Me!

We found the exit!!

Katie Martin, Me, Garett Johnson, and Nathaniel Sessions

Serious Pose: Nathaniel Sessions, Me, Garett Johnson, and Jessie Schneider

Yes that is my awesome, amazing butt :D

Jessie and I got a little lost and felt like we should document the occasion (incase we never made it back alive!)

Katie Martin, Me and Jessie Schneider in our AWESOME matching senior sweatshirts!

Well that was our adventure! I'll keep you updated on if we have anymore crazy awesome nights. LOVE YOU ALL :D

A little bit about ME!!

Well I decided that I should tell everyone a little bit more about me!! That first post was for my Technology class :) Anyway a little bit about me! I am currently a sophomore at BYU-Idaho studying elementary education. I am the oldest of 5 kids - 1 sister Megan and 3 brothers Tanner, Nash, and Jase. I consider my mom my best friend and I LOVE spending time with her!! My dad is a football and basketball coach and my family is very involved in sports!! We love to play and support each other in all the activities we do. Here are some pictures of my family:

My Daddy, Me, and My Mommy!

I love my parents and am SO grateful for everything they do for me!!

Nash, Me, Tanner, Megan, and Jase ... at our best :)

Me and Jase ... isn't he adorable??

Mommy, Megan and Me ... best friends for life!!

My oldest cousin, Briaunna got married on September 18, 2010. Here are some of the pictures from the weekend!!

Briaunna and Landon Hallman exiting the Oquirrh Mountain Temple

Cousins: Megan, Me, Briaunna, Katie, and Kourtney

Instead of a cake, Briaunna and Landon had COLDSTONE come and cater the reception!! It was delicious :D

All of my cousins (minus Bri): Tanner, Kourtney, Megan, Katie, Tyler, Kyle, Trevor, Jase, Nash, Me, and Matthew

We had an AMAZING time as a family and really enjoyed the weekend!! It was nice to get away and to spend some time together. Briaunna is the oldest cousin in our family so she started the beginning of going to the temple! It makes me excited to have the opportunity to one day go to the temple myself and to be able to support each of my family members as they make those sacred covenants one day. Congrats Bri and Landon!!