my redheaded hero

I love her! I can't remember a time when I haven't loved her. I don't even know how I came to love her. I think I was born that way. I think it might even go back farther than that. She's so wonderful. She's been around forever. She's got the best voice I've ever heard. She's a cow girl. I want to be her sometimes, more often than not. She has made 32 albums. She's been in 12 movies. She's been in two Broadway shows-Annie Get Your Gun and South Pacific. She is now the most nominated female artist in CMA History. She has written two books. She has had her own TV show. I can listen to her when I'm happy, sad, frustrated, crying, upset, ecstatic, exited, anxious, nervous, worried, and I always feel satisfied. I love dancing and singing to her music in my room, by myself, in front of my mirror! I love watching her show and laughing at her humor. Her concerts are AMAZING!! I have seen her live 4 times! Once on accident! :) Oh, and she does a movie with Patrick Swayze! Why have I lived almost 20 years and never seen this movie? I will be watching it ASAP! I think I will name one of my daughters REBA, or at least a middle name! :)

My most recent Reba encounter! She sang the National Anthem at the NFR this year!

hope

I read this last night. I think it's a good time of year to think about hope. We can hope for things in the next year. And remember the things we hoped for or hoped in this year. I hope that I can learn from the mistakes I made this year. I hope that I won't forget the people I met or the memories I made, the good and the bad. I hope next year brings me new and exciting experiences, opportunities, and people. I hope I continue to do well in school. I hope my new job is everything I want it to be. I have hope in my Savior through his Atonement that everything will work out.

back in scrubs

I got a job here!

twas the night before finals

Twas the night before finals, 
And all through the college, 
The students were praying 
For last minute knowledge. 

Most were quite sleepy, 
But none touched their beds, 
While visions of essays 
Danced in their heads. 

In my own room, 
I had been pacing, 
And dreading exams 
I soon would be facing. 

My roommate was speechless, 
Her nose in her books, 
And my comments to her 
drew unfriendly looks. 

I drained all the dp, 
And got a new liter, 
No longer caring that 
I was about to titter. 

I stared at my notes, 
But my thoughts were muddy, 
My eyes went ablur, 
I just couldn't study. 

"Some pizza might help," 
I said with a shiver, 
But each place I called 
Refused to deliver. 

I'd nearly concluded 
That life was too cruel, 
With futures depending 
On grades had in school. 

When all of a sudden, 
our door opened wide, 
And Patron Saint Put It Off 
Ambled inside. 

His spirit was careless, 
His manner was mellow, 
All of a sudden, 
He started to bellow. 

"On Cliff notes, on Crib Notes 
On last year Exams. 
On Wingit and Slingit 
And Last Minute Crams." 

His message delivered 
he vanished from sight. 
But we heard him laughing 
Outside in the night. 

Your teachers have pegged you 
So just do your best. 
Happy Finals to All 
And to all a Good Test. 


-Anonymous-

Adapted by me

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Ev'rywhere you go;

Take a look in the five and ten glistening once again

With candy canes and silver lanes aglow.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Toys in ev'ry store

But the prettiest sight to see is the holly that will be

On your own front door.

A pair of hopalong boots and a pistol that shoots

Is the wish of Barney and Ben;

Dolls that will talk and will go for a walk

Is the hope of Janice and Jen;

And Mom and Dad can hardly wait for school to start again.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Ev'rywhere you go;

There's a tree in the Grand Hotel, one in the park as well,

The sturdy kind that doesn't mind the snow. I

t's beginning to look a lot like Christmas;

Soon the bells will start,

And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing

Right within your heart.

Not as painful as I make it out to be

• Pinnacle
• Issues Paper
• Glycolysis
• Citric Acid Cycle
• Urea Cycle
• Metabolism
• Money
• Waking up
• Going to class
• Running
• Revising
• Grammar
• Presentations
• Stupidity
• Hairy Arms
• Tests

Nobody puts Baby in a corner!

I've recently watched Dirty Dancing for the first time in a very long time. And I forgot how much I absolutely love this movie!! The music has sentimental meaning. My dad and I would sing to the soundtrack together. But my newly resurrected love for this movie got me thinking about how much I love Patrick Swayze. What a man! And then I was thinking about other movies I love that he is in. Ghost, also a wonderful movie, he makes a stellar performance in! Still though, it is Dirty Dancing that tugs at my heartstrings. How I wish I could be Jennifer Gray for a day!

free

Freedom. I quit!

Pinnacle Security this is Courtney

Here I am sitting at work wondering why I am here, but alas I wonder this every time I come to work. Really, it's not that bad of a job. A monkey could do it, but it's not THAT bad. I seem to hate it these days. During the summer I actually enjoyed my job quite a bit. But much has changed since those summer nights. But these fall/winter nights at work I find myself wanting to poke my own eyes out! I sit at a desk, waiting for my phone to ring, but not wanting it to ring for when it rings it is most likely a rude, self-centered, man on the other end. But I answer. "Pinnacle Security this is Courtney. How can I help you?"

let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

I really need it to snow. A blanket of white makes everything so magical.

I'll I want for Christams is....

LETTERS!! Lots and lots of letters!!

eight is great?

I've been tagged. It's all eights! So many!

8 favorite tv shows

1. Dawson's Creek
2. Grey's Anatomy
3. Reba
4. Gilmore Girls
5. Seventh Heaven :)
6. Phil of the Future (Disney Channel in general) :)
7. Veggietales
8. Survivor (It has sentimental meaning)

8 favorite restaurants

1. Wendy's! Duh.
2. Cafe Rio
3. Chili's
4. Arby's
5. Subway
6. My Mom's Kitchen
7. Anywhere on my starving student card with Emily
8. Arctic Circle

8 books I'd recommend

1. Where the Red Fern Grows
2. The Great Gatsby
3. Being Enough
5. Life of Pi
6. My Sister's Keeper
7. The Kite Runner
8. Charly

8 things that happened yesterday

1. I got 100% on my constellation quiz
2. I went to an elderly dance!
3. I got a flu shot
4. I got paid!
5. I went to all my classes
6. I went to dinner with my parents
7. I dyed someone's hair for the first time
8. I read the Daily Universe

8 things to look forward to

1. Thanksgiving Break
2. A new job
3. The nursing program
4. Going to Vegas in December
5. End of the semester
6. 2010!
7. Sunday nap
8. Twilight

8 things on my wish list

1. Nursing program
2. A new computer
3. Sleep
4. Letters
5. Michael Buble
6. NYU
7. Moon boots :)
8. Being in scrubs again

8 things I love about fall

1. Falling leaves
2. The change
3. The cold
4. Football!
5. Thanksgiving
6. Layers
7. Sweaters
8. Hoodies

8 people I tag

1. Emily
2. Kristen
3. Nichelle
4. Mary
5. Emmilie
6. Kelsey
7. Kathryn
8. Farrah

bananas, kristen, and glucose

Bananas. I've always liked them. I think. They have to be perfect. Not too green. Then they are all starchy. Not too yellow. Then they make me gag. And lately banana has taken on a new meaning.

Kristen. I like her. No, I love her. I've known her my whole life. She's my cousin. And has been my roommate for over a year now. She's the best. She's 19. 3 1/2 weeks older me. A huge BYU football fan. Well BYU sports in general. She has brown hair. She has a some odd talent to make me laugh just by looking at me. We have many things in common. And many things not. She gives great prayers!

Glucose. CHO 6 12 6! I've learned a lot about glucose lately and in the past year. It gives us energy. Glycolysis is a 10 step process, where glucose is changed to pyruvate. And pyruvate goes through the citric acid cycle. It gives us ATP! ATP makes us run, walk, etc. I'm learning all about this in chemistry right now. If you would like to know more about glucose I would be more than willing to tell you more. Glucose is pretty cool! 

let it go

let it go, 
let it roll right off your shoulder 
don't you know 
the hardest part is over 
let it in, 
let your clarity define you 
in the end 
we will only just remember how it feels 

our lives are made 
in these small hours 
these little wonders, 
these twists & turns of fate 
time falls away, 
but these small hours, 
these small hours still remain 

let it slide, 
let your troubles fall behind you 
let it shine 
until you feel it all around you 
and i don't mind 
if it's me you need to turn to 
we?ll get by, 
it's the heart that really matters in the end 

our lives are made 
in these small hours 
these little wonders, 
these twists & turns of fate 
time falls away, 
but these small hours, 
these small hours still remain 

all of my regret 
will wash away some how 
but i can not forget 
the way i feel right now 

in these small hours 
these little wonders 
these twists & turns of fate 
these twists & turns of fate 
time falls away but these small hours 
these small hours, still remain, 
still remain 
these little wonders 
these twists & turns of fate 
time falls away 
but these small hours 
these little wonders still remain

What do I do?

I think I know what classes I'm going to take next semester, but I can't decide when to take them. Do I do morning classes? And work in the afternoon? Do I take afternoon classes? And work in the morning? Or do I take all my classes on Tuesday and Thursday and not have any on Monday, Wednesday or Friday? But that would make long days on Tuesday and Thursday. But it would be awesome to have no school three days a week. As you can see I have a dilemma. What do I do?

I VOTED

I love voting! It was my second year voting, but my first presidential election! Oh, it was so fun. I got to vote for the next president of the United States of America! That is so awesome. I'm so grateful for the freedoms I enjoy in this country. I am so blessed! And I'm so grateful for the opportunity that I had to vote. How blessed we all are to live in America!

Halloween 2008

Halloween this year was so much fun! We had the whole Flinstone gang. Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, Dino, Barney, Betty, and Bam Bam. People were singing the themesong to us all night and asking to take our picture! It was really fun! Happy Halloween!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

The Widow's Mite

I am so blessed. And I have so much. I have a family that loves me. I have my knowledge and the opportunity to increase that knowledge at a great university. I have wonderful roommates who are always taking care of me. I have a healthy body. I have ten fingers and ten toes. I can see. I can hear. I can speak. I can read. I have running water and electricity. I have parents who always bail me out. I have friends, here and far away, who are great examples to me. I have the word of God at my fingertips. I have the knowledge of the restored gospel!

The Widow's Mite is such an amazing story to me. She gave all she had. Everything. I don't think we realize the magnitude of this. She gave more because she gave all. And in return she will receive much more.

How often do I give back? How often do I give 50%? How often do I give 100%? How often do I give all that I have to those less fortunate? Not necessarily of my possessions, but just of my time or patience or love or knowledge. I have so much to offer and so much to give. I have been given so much. I have been so blessed. It shouldn't be that hard to give of what we have, should it? And we don't have to give it up, just use it. Share it. Why is it so hard then? Why are we selfish? Why are we prideful?

"We are only the custodians of what He has given us."

-James E. Faust

falling off the horse

Sometimes we fall off the horse....

But we just have to get back on and ride again!!

You're Beautiful

I was bored at work....

1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the "next" button to get your answer.
3. You MUST write that song name down no matter how silly it sounds!

If someone says, "Is this okay?" You say:

These Four Walls

How would you describe your personality?

Part of Your World

What do you like in a guy/girl?

Dimension

How do you feel today?

Begli Occhi

What is your life's purpose?

Stay

What is your motto?

Another Day

What do you friends think of you?

Battle

What do you think of your parents?

Again

What makes you cry?

Sweet Peace

How is your love life?

He Wasn't

What do you think about very often?

Love Me Tender

What is 2+2?

Don't Be Stupid

What do you think of your bestie?

First Time

What do you think of the person you like?

In the Dark of the Night

What is your life story?

Happy Working Song

What do you want to be when you grow up?

Open Your Eyes

What do you think when you see the person you like?

Get Back

What do your parents think of you?

I'm a Survivor

What will you dance to at your wedding?

All At Once

What will they play at your funeral?

I Put A Spell On You

What is your hobby/interest?

Livin' On A Prayer

What is your biggest fear?

Somebody To Love

What is your biggest secret?

Your Call

What do you think of your friends?

A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes

What song will be the subject when you repost?

You're Beautiful

Sitting, Waiting, Wishing

I hate waiting! I have no patience! 

happy halloween

Halloween!!!

Kelsey, Kristen, Nichelle, and I decided to be the Flinstones for Halloween! Kelsey-Wilma, Kristen-Bam Bam, Nichelle-Dino, and Me-Pebbles. We might get Brian, Michelle, and Jeff to be Barney, Betty, and Fred respectively! I'm so, so excited!!!

twinkle, twinkle little star

I'm going to work for NASA now!

m-m is the difference between magnitudes of a star measured at 2 different distances

m-m = 5log(d/D)

Now lets define absolute magnitude

-Let M represent absolute magnitude

-We pick the distance of 10 parsecs to be the distance associated with M (D=10pc)

m-M = 5log(d/10)

or

m-M = 5log(d)-5

m-M is also called distance modulus

Just get me out in the night time sky and I'll find the distance of any star for you. :)

My Family

Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts. ~Author Unknown

The family. We were a strange little band of characters trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste, coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo, borrowing money, locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain and kissing to heal it in the same instant, loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out the common thread that bound us all together. ~Erma Bombeck

When you look at your life, the greatest happiness are family happiness. ~Joyce Brother

In some families, please is described as the magic word. In our house, however, it was sorry. ~Margaret Laurence

Call it a clan, call it a network, call it a tribe, call it a family. Whatever you call it, whoever you are, you need one. ~Jane Howard

Our most basic instinct is not for survival but for family. Most of us would give our own life for the survival of a family member, yet we lead our daily life too often as if we take our family for granted. ~Paul Pearshall

Now that I've moved out again and don't see my family nearly as much, I've realized how much I really do need them. We're all grown up and on our own, but every once and awhile we all get together on a Sunday. And I remember why I love them so much. They love me and they make me smile. My family isn't perfect, but we love each other. So here's to my family, where ever they may be reading this, I love you all and think of you often! And thank you for always being there for me!

Enjoying the Journey

"I begin by mentioning one of the most inevitable aspects of our lives here upon the earth, and that is change. At one time or another we’ve all heard some form of the familiar adage: “Nothing is as constant as change."

Throughout our lives, we must deal with change. Some changes are welcome; some are not. There are changes in our lives which are sudden, such as the unexpected passing of a loved one, an unforeseen illness, the loss of a possession we treasure. But most of the changes take place subtly and slowly.

Day by day, minute by minute, second by second we went from where we were to where we are now. The lives of all of us, of course, go through similar alterations and changes. The difference between the changes in my life and the changes in yours is only in the details. Time never stands still; it must steadily march on, and with the marching come the changes.
This is our one and only chance at mortal life—here and now. The longer we live, the greater is our realization that it is brief. Opportunities come, and then they are gone. I believe that among the greatest lessons we are to learn in this short sojourn upon the earth are lessons that help us distinguish between what is important and what is not. I plead with you not to let those most important things pass you by as you plan for that illusive and non-existent future when you will have time to do all that you want to do. Instead, find joy in the journey—now.

Of course, there is no going back, but only forward. Rather than dwelling on the past, we should make the most of today, of the here and now, doing all we can to provide pleasant memories for the future.

Stresses in our lives come regardless of our circumstances. We must deal with them the best we can. But we should not let them get in the way of what is most important—and what is most important almost always involves the people around us.

Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey, and share our love with friends and family. One day each of us will run out of tomorrows"

President Thomas S. Monson

My love, My life, Utah football and Louie Sakoda

Last night, Utah played Oregon State. Oregon State had just beaten the number one team in the nation, USC, the week before. And this was a HUGE game for Utah. My mom, Lee, Sara, and I all drove up to Salt Lake to go to the game! The first half was pretty good for the Utes. The defense was awesome! We went into half time leading 20-15. The second half was not so great. We didn't score the whole second half until the last two minutes...The score was 28-20 for Oregon State with two minutes left. Brian Johnson gets us down the field and we get the touchdown! We go for the extra point and don't get it. BUT a PI was called. And BJ ran it for the extra point. I was going NUTS!! I was screaming and jumping! It was insane. So, Oregon State has the ball with 1:30 left in the game. Tied at 28. The defense holds them and they have to punt. Utah gets the ball on the 45. Before the offense even gets on the field the crowd starts chanting "Louie, Louie, Louie". BJ and the offense come out and get us to the 24! The crowds goes crazy with "Louie, Louie, Louie". Kyle let the time run down to 2 seconds. Louie comes up, kicks the field goal, and it's GOOD!! We all rush the field! It was out of control. Everyone was going crazy! I thought I might die. And it smelled like beer. Ha. Down by 8 with 2 minutes and we win by 3!! The best game ever!

I've always loved Louie! He's my favorite player on the team! And guess what?? I got a picture with him. Yes, with Louie Sakoda!

LOUIE AND ME!!!!

Lee, Me, and Mom on the field going crazy!!!

6-0!!

I'M DONE

I submitted my Nursing Application! Now I have midterms due at the end of October. And in November I will found out if I made it. So keep crossing your fingers!

My Best Friends

I miss them. But I wouldn't want them anywhere else. I love them and pray for them everyday. I can't wait till they get back. So we can play, play, play! :)

Procrastination
by Kit McCallum

Yesterday, I said I would
Until the time had passed,
And now today, I see my list
Of never-ending tasks.

Why so, I ask myself, did I
Put off that task at hand?
For yesterday has added to
My ever-growing plans,

Of things I say I will attend,
Accomplish or provide;
Seems every day I put if off -
It multiplies in size.

A simple job if given
My devotion for a time;
Would surely have resolved itself
And eased my worried mind.

However, due to circumstance,
As always is the case;
I had no time to spend that day…
I had no time to waste.

For yesterday, I worked on
All the tasks I had delayed,
From days before when I would say
I have no time today.

You see, tomorrow’s easier
To say that I will vow,
To catch up on the overload,
And yet - I wonder how?

‘Tis easier to play the part
Of victim in this case,
And be the martyr ever-more
I have no time to waste.

It's Official

I've started my application to the BYU Nursing Program. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

12 Hour Days

School:

Chemistry 285-Intro to Bio and Organic Chemistry

I have this class everyday! I'm actually retaking it because I need a better grade to get into the Nursing program. :( Hopefully, I can get a better grade this semester. It's going to be hard. I'm taking from the same professor, Dr. Wood. He's...strange, but interesting. I've already made some new friends in the class, who are also retaking it, so I don't feel like so much of a loser.

Religion A 211: The New Testament

I love this class so far! I'm taking it from Brother Swift. I actually know his daughter from band. And I'm really enjoying him so far. I have the class with Kristen, Nichelle, and Kathryn too! I'm super excited for this class.

Music 101
This class is huge! There are quite a few people from Timpview in the class....I'm not sure how I feel about that. We're going to learn about the different era's of music. I will also have to go to 8 concerts throughout the semester. It's already starting to make me miss band. I'm such a band geek... :) The professor, Brother Brown, is great. He gets super excited about music, and I love it!
English 150
Ugh. I am also retaking this class to get a better grade to get into the Nursing program. :( It won't be too bad, I guess. I talked to my professor, Jim-yes, he told us to call him by his first name, and he told me I could use my papers from my previous class, which is great! And there a lot of cute guys in this class. :) Oh gosh.

Physics 127: Descriptive Astronomy

Awesome! This class will require some work, but I'm super excited. I have to learn 50 constellations! Our second day of class, we talked about astronomy in the scriptures! It was great. My professor is a total geek, but he gets super excited about astronomy in a way that makes his students excited too!

Work:

Pinnacle. Account Creation. Team Lead. 20 hours a week.

Work + School = 12 hour day

12 hour days = Tired Courtney

Moving On Up

Carriage Cove-

Kristen, Nichelle, Courtney and Kelsey (my new roommate). Room 4. Dishwasher. TV. Bathroom Door. Purple. Pool.

Moving out was the quite the task. Monday was packed full of moving, making, and shopping. It started at 8:30 when we arrived at Carriage Cove, only to wait in line for a very long time to get our apartment number and key. Emily was the best mover. We got my car unloaded as well as some stuff from hers in record time. I spent the day unpacking and trying to make my room trendy. I went to Costco that night with my mother to buy food. Thanks Mom! :) My father came over and put my bookcase together. Thanks Dad! :) And before I went to bed that night my bedroom was all put together, except for a few exceptions.

I share a bathroom with Kelsey, our new roommate. She's cool. We like her. Hopefully she likes us too... :)

I'm loving my room. It's perfect. And purple!

It's weird to be starting another year of school, especially without my two best friends. It's weird to be going back to BYU without Richard. It's weird not to have Christopher to text late at night when no one else is awake. I miss them. But I'm so grateful for their example! I'm scared to start another year of school without them, but I'm also excited for what it all means. I feel like this year is more of a new start for me than last year was. I look forward to the experiences of the next few years. I'm excited for the good and the bad. Buckle up and hold on for the ride, right? Or better yet, strap yourself in and throw your arms in the air!

Bye Bye Hair

I was driving home from work and felt like being spontaneous...so that night I got 10 inches cut off my hair and donated it to locks of love!

Before

Cutting it off!

After

A Series of Unfortunate Events

I've decided that I have the worst luck pretty much ever. Here, let me explain....

Kristen, Nichelle and I took a road trip to Vegas last weekend. It was SO fun, well except for the drive down. We decided to take my new car. We were having a grand ole time until we reached Fillmore. I look in my rear view mirror and see a cop with his lights on. I immediately look at my dashboard...I was going 10 under (It was raining and rather windy, I was being safe). I thought to myself, could he be pulling me over? I pull over to the side of the road and the cop walks up to the passenger side window and begins to ask me a series of questions. He asks for my license and registration. I hand them over to him. I might add that I was fuming. I was so angry. He comes back a few minutes later with a ticket for $107.00!!! I was extremely angry. Failure to slow down or move over for emergency vehicle....

About 20 miles previous I passed a cop on the side of the road with someone else pulled over. I did not change lanes. He chased me down, 20 miles down the road, to give me a ticket for a new law. I was not speeding. I did not have drugs. I was not drinking. But still the cop gives me a ticket. But wait the story gets better....

We had just gotten off the freeway, Nichelle was driving by this point. We were driving to Nichelle's Aunt's house, where we would be staying. I notice my car is making a horrible sound. It was still running fine, minus the noise, but my heart sank. We made it to her aunt's house all in one piece, including my car. And let me add that I had just gotten this car about three weeks prior. I immediately call my father so he can listen and ask him what to do. He tells me to turn off the car right away. He said it sounded pretty bad. And he wasn't sure what we were going to do. At this point, I was trying to stay calm. He told me to wait an hour, try starting it, and call him back. An hour passes, during which I'm very anxious. I go to start my car. It starts, but the awful noise is still there. I call my dad. He tells me that we can't drive it and that he will have to come get us. I lost it and started crying. First the ticket and now my new car. Luckily Nichelle's Aunt was nice enough to let us borrow her car. My parents borrowed a truck from my uncle, rented a car hauler, and came to pick us up at the end of our trip. We still aren't exactly sure what is wrong with my car. It's in the shop trying to get fixed.

This is why I've decided that I have the worst luck.

Pulled over-7 times. Towed-twice. Accidents-one. Broken down-twice. I can only imagine what comes next.

MILEY!!!!

For the fourth this year, I worked from 7 to 3, I love work, and then we had a BBQ at my house and then Heather, two of her friends, Kristen, Nichelle, Jeff, Brian, Michelle and I all went to the Stadium of Fire! It was SO fun!

Jeff, me, Kristen and Nichelle waiting for the show to start!

Jeff and I were SO excited for Miley to come out!

MILEY!!!

Fireworks!

All in all, it was a great fourth! We had a lot of fun! Including the traffic afterwards. Miley for life!

Work and Play!

So I haven't really blogged in awhile so I figured I would update you all.....

I'm working at Pinnacle Security, in the Account Creation department. It's not a bad job. And I love the people that work there! And I even get to talk to my bro every once and awhile. I really miss him and it's great to be able to talk to him! I actually just got promoted to a Team Lead job! I was really excited about it!!! I'll get to talk to Chris less. :( But it is a better job!!! Here's a picture of my job...luckily with my new job I don't have to sit here all day.

I've been working full time, so that has taken most of my time. But I've found some time to take a few road trips....

First, I went to Alamo, NV with Kristen and Toni! It was a great little weekend road trip and I had a great time!

Four-wheeling and Rhino-ing!!

Second, I went with my parents to Arizona to visit Clint, Norah, Mateo, and Lucas. We had a lot of fun! And it was great to see all of them again!

Miniature Golfing!

The beautiful Arizona sunset

Cute Mateo! He has gotten so big!

LUCAS!


Trying sushi for the first time...once was enough. :)

Dad and I dancing outside San Tan Flat. We are such dorks!

San Tan Flat! Cowboy Up!

S'mores!

Slide Rock! It was so fun! The water was so cold.

Jumping off!

Drinking Cherry Dr. Pepper from THE coolest drink machine of all time in Kanab, UT! I had a Cherry Dr. Pepper, Wild Cherry Pepsi, and a Mountain Dew Code Red on the way home.... :)

I can now buy cigarettes.....

I had such a great birthday! It started at 6:30 in the morning with my birthday being announced on the radio...I'm famous!!! Thanks Kristen! Then I went back to bed...of course. I watched Grey's Anatomy!!! My favorite TV show. I played some basketball with Christopher!

I accidentally caught Kristen coming in the back door with part of my surprise...oops!

I went to dinner with my parents, Lee, and Sarah at California Pizza Kitchen it was delicious!!!

As we were leaving my mom was being a little suspicious and I thought something was up.....

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Well I was right! Kristen, Kathryn, Chris and Michael were waiting for me at home to surprise me for my birthday!! It was so fun! I was glad to spend my birthday with my favorite people! Thanks guys!!! We played some games. Took a trip to Wal Mart! And partied all night!!

The Surprise!!!

My Cake!

Birthday kiss from Chris!!!!!

Well now that I'm 19, I have this urge to go buy a pack of cigarettes....not to smoke them of course. But just to buy them because I can..... :)