Britt and Kaleb
Kaleb being super cute in the tent!
Karen & I in front of the Kimball Building on campus. This is where Karen started the Bodily girls off working in the Admissions Office, back in 2000!!
Greg & Karen in the Hart Auditorium
February 23, 2009
Visit to Rexburg!!
Last week I got a call from Karen. She and Greg wanted to come visit and make a trip to the Rexburg Temple. So, Tuesday afternoon they pulled into town and we went to Craigo's. After lunch I watched Kaleb while they went and did a session. It actually worked out perfectly for them because the Rexburg Temple had been closed for cleaning and re-opened that day. It was so much fun to see them and spend time with them. While I was watching Kaleb we got out the big tent that my mom let them bring up. He loved it. He was crawling in and out of the door and playing peek-a-boo with me and my roommate, Lindsey and her boyfriend, Rob. It was so fun to watch him. Then when Brittany got home she let him play with her phone. I was worried he'd do something that couldn't be fixed, so we switched and I gave him my phone. I thought it would be funny to see what his reaction was to my phone ringing, so I had Brittany call my phone. The video below is just a small glimpse of how Kaleb reacted. Haha, we thoroughly enjoyed it for at least five minutes! He is so stinkin' funny and cute and we were laughing so hard.
February 20, 2009
Been There, Done That!
BEEN THERE....DONE THAT.....Copy and paste this onto your blog and then bold all the things that you HAVE done.
1. Started your own blog.
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii!
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightening storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung Karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted (pencil sketch, not painted)
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie/commercial
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold girl scout cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle (such a rush yet scariest moment of my life!!!)
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
Wow, I only bolded 29 of the 99!!! Looks like I have a lot of things to accomplish in my life! Most of these will be going on my "Life's List!"
I tag anyone that wants to do this!
1. Started your own blog.
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii!
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightening storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung Karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted (pencil sketch, not painted)
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie/commercial
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold girl scout cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle (such a rush yet scariest moment of my life!!!)
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
Wow, I only bolded 29 of the 99!!! Looks like I have a lot of things to accomplish in my life! Most of these will be going on my "Life's List!"
I tag anyone that wants to do this!
January 30, 2009
Just for fun...
I know it has been forever since I have updated my blog. I apologize for that. Maybe eventually I will fill you all in on what has been going on in my life since I've been back in Rexburg. It's been pretty interesting. I'll leave it at that for now.
The babies are supposed to be shaking their hips, winking their eyes, and moving their heads. I don't know how to make it work correctly, so I guess you can all just enjoy a picture of some cute babies. Too bad, it's way better when they are cute DANCING babies.
I got an e-mail a few days ago with this picture attached to it. I don't know what the purpose of the e-mail was, but I found the picture really cute, so I'm sharing it with you all. Hope you enjoy it like I did, haha.
December 28, 2008
Update...kind of long, sorry!
It's weird to think how quick Christmas can come and go. It seems like there is such a huge fuss over it, and then it is over within hours. But, of course I still love Christmas and everything about it.
This year I was at home with my parents and Karen, Greg, and Kaleb came up. It was really weird not having more of the siblings home, but I was able to sleep in my own bed, so it worked out alright. I did miss the rest of you though, and I'm glad you all had a Merry Christmas at your own homes this year. Meanwhile, we had a good time at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We had a great time doing some last minute shopping, playing games, and of course, some great meals! I think every night that Karen and Greg were here we played games. The favorites ended up being Yahtzee and Farkle. Good times. And of course it was so fun playing with Kaleb all week. He is such a little stud and is always fun to be around. I have a lot of really cute pictures of him, but I'm currently on my sister's computer and do not have my pictures available at the moment. I will try to put a few on soon!
As I mentioned earlier, I am at my sister's house. My parents and I are staying here tonight and flying out to Colorado tomorrow morning. We are very excited to get to see Kevin and his beautiful family and spend a few days with them. I was lucky enough to see them just in October when I went out with some friends from school. But usually, I only get to see them once or twice a year. It's not very fun because I would really like to see them more. Well, I really just wish they lived closer so we could all see them more. But unfortunately, that's not an option right now. I spent the summer of 2007 living with them, and I am so glad that I had that chance. It was a great time for me to get away from Utah and try something new. Along with something new it was just a great time to spend time with Kevin, Jill, and the kids and get to know them better. I am very grateful and appreciate them for their kindness and hospitality and letting me take over their basement. :) Thanks Kevin and Jill!!
School starts January 7, and I'll be honest, I am ready to go back! It has been a nice break, but it has been kind of long. I haven't been working, so I've just been bumming around and playing with friends and family. Which, is great, but sometimes I just want to be doing something more... yes, even going to class and working. Weird huh? :) This is my last semester in Rexburg, so I'm kind of having mixed emotions about it. It's weird to think that this is my fourth and final year there. It actually makes me sad. Basically because now I am used to Rexburg, and I am comfortable up there. But, come April, I will have to start over. I have to find a job and grow up. Uh-oh! I am actually excited for a new chapter in my life, but I am the type of person that likes to have some sort of plan... and well, right now, I don't really have one. Haha... so we'll see how it all turns out! My plan for this semester is to enjoy every day of it, just because it is my last and I know I won't be able to do it again!
My heart and prayers are with the Jorgensen and Johnson families at this time. Erik and Jesse were great guys, and they will be missed dearly. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and that you will have a Happy New Year to go along with it!!
This year I was at home with my parents and Karen, Greg, and Kaleb came up. It was really weird not having more of the siblings home, but I was able to sleep in my own bed, so it worked out alright. I did miss the rest of you though, and I'm glad you all had a Merry Christmas at your own homes this year. Meanwhile, we had a good time at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We had a great time doing some last minute shopping, playing games, and of course, some great meals! I think every night that Karen and Greg were here we played games. The favorites ended up being Yahtzee and Farkle. Good times. And of course it was so fun playing with Kaleb all week. He is such a little stud and is always fun to be around. I have a lot of really cute pictures of him, but I'm currently on my sister's computer and do not have my pictures available at the moment. I will try to put a few on soon!
As I mentioned earlier, I am at my sister's house. My parents and I are staying here tonight and flying out to Colorado tomorrow morning. We are very excited to get to see Kevin and his beautiful family and spend a few days with them. I was lucky enough to see them just in October when I went out with some friends from school. But usually, I only get to see them once or twice a year. It's not very fun because I would really like to see them more. Well, I really just wish they lived closer so we could all see them more. But unfortunately, that's not an option right now. I spent the summer of 2007 living with them, and I am so glad that I had that chance. It was a great time for me to get away from Utah and try something new. Along with something new it was just a great time to spend time with Kevin, Jill, and the kids and get to know them better. I am very grateful and appreciate them for their kindness and hospitality and letting me take over their basement. :) Thanks Kevin and Jill!!
School starts January 7, and I'll be honest, I am ready to go back! It has been a nice break, but it has been kind of long. I haven't been working, so I've just been bumming around and playing with friends and family. Which, is great, but sometimes I just want to be doing something more... yes, even going to class and working. Weird huh? :) This is my last semester in Rexburg, so I'm kind of having mixed emotions about it. It's weird to think that this is my fourth and final year there. It actually makes me sad. Basically because now I am used to Rexburg, and I am comfortable up there. But, come April, I will have to start over. I have to find a job and grow up. Uh-oh! I am actually excited for a new chapter in my life, but I am the type of person that likes to have some sort of plan... and well, right now, I don't really have one. Haha... so we'll see how it all turns out! My plan for this semester is to enjoy every day of it, just because it is my last and I know I won't be able to do it again!
My heart and prayers are with the Jorgensen and Johnson families at this time. Erik and Jesse were great guys, and they will be missed dearly. I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas, and that you will have a Happy New Year to go along with it!!
December 11, 2008
Nog Fest '08
Every December my friends throw what they call, Nog Fest. It is a Christmas party they host, and you are highly encouraged to wear ugly sweaters. At Nog Fest they have of course, Egg Nog, Guitar Hero, a dart competition, prizes for the winners with the ugliest sweaters, and more fun and games.
A few weeks ago in my Anthropology class we were talking about food. The topic of foraging came up, and we discussed how many people have to forage for their food. We have to complete a number of journals throughout the semester. Well, my teacher decided that foraging would be a good journal entry. So he assigned us all to go dumpster diving for something we could eat. Yeah, pretty gross right? Well me and a girl in my class, along with our friend T.C. decided we'd hit up Great Harvest Bread Co. dumpster. (yeah, you're probably wondering if dumpster diving is illegal... I'm pretty sure it is. but only if you get caught...hahah). We were warned about going to Wal*Mart and Broulim's, so that's why we chose Great Harvest. I think we did pretty well. We went around 8:30 pm and right on top was a huge layer of cinnamon rolls. I would say there was about 20-25, untouched (besides dumpster deliciousness) cinnamon rolls. And I'm pretty sure there was some different kind of filling, like strawberry or rasberry, because my fingers were red afterwards.
Lindsey, Brittany, and me in front of the Christmas Tree
My roommate Lindsey and I went to the D.I. to look for some ugly sweaters. Last year I tried this, and I found a Christmas sweater, but I didn't think it was that ugly. This year, we scored pretty big. I found this great looking sweater vest type thing, and Lindsey found a burnt orange cardigan type sweater. Brittany ended up wearing a sweater of mine cause she didnt' get a chance to buy her own ugly sweater. (If you think her sweater is ugly than you have bad taste. It's from H & M!!!!)
Bryce and Doug with their ugly sweaters
Bryce and the girls
The competition for the evening- ugly sweater finalists
With the makers of Nog Fest '08
The party was really fun and we all had a good time. The crowd seemed to die down pretty fast though, around 10:45 it was pretty much over. I guess that's what happens when there's other things going on in the town, haha.
A few weeks ago in my Anthropology class we were talking about food. The topic of foraging came up, and we discussed how many people have to forage for their food. We have to complete a number of journals throughout the semester. Well, my teacher decided that foraging would be a good journal entry. So he assigned us all to go dumpster diving for something we could eat. Yeah, pretty gross right? Well me and a girl in my class, along with our friend T.C. decided we'd hit up Great Harvest Bread Co. dumpster. (yeah, you're probably wondering if dumpster diving is illegal... I'm pretty sure it is. but only if you get caught...hahah). We were warned about going to Wal*Mart and Broulim's, so that's why we chose Great Harvest. I think we did pretty well. We went around 8:30 pm and right on top was a huge layer of cinnamon rolls. I would say there was about 20-25, untouched (besides dumpster deliciousness) cinnamon rolls. And I'm pretty sure there was some different kind of filling, like strawberry or rasberry, because my fingers were red afterwards.
This is what we found:
Don't you just wanna eat 'em?
Don't you just wanna eat 'em?
December 4, 2008
Crazy Life
Okay, so I have been terrible about updating my blog lately, but I do have an excuse... The semester is winding down and I am ridiculously busy. As of right now, there are only six more days until it is over. I have been at the library any chance I get, trying to get all of the papers and assignments finished which I have just so happened to procrastinate. Most of my work is due by Wednesday, which means, Thursday and Friday will be EASY, let's hope at least. I do plan to do a mega update when I get a chance. But, that chance has yet to come. Wish me luck with my final projects and exams! Hopefully I can make it through this next week without going crazy! And good luck to all the rest of you out there who are going through the same thing! Isn't college just great?!
November 19, 2008
What am I doing with my Life?! UPDATE...
So, I can't believe how fast this semester has gone by. It seems since I am graduating in April and my days in Rexburg are becoming fewer and fewer, that they are going by faster and faster. What I'm saying is, I can't believe Christmas is in two weeks!!!!!! I can remember thinking over the summer about this year and the two semesters of college I had left to hopefully get my life somewhat figured out. Well, I'm now down to about one and I still don't know what the heck I'm going to do with my life after graduation. I think some people have it easier than others when graduation rolls around, and I feel that I am not one of them. I will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child Development. It is such a broad degree so it's hard to say what I am going to do when I graduate. People are asking me that question a lot lately, and I just keep telling them, "ya know, I'm not quite sure." Which I hate saying, but I have nothing else to say because I really don't know?!?! I've always had a pretty good plan and idea of what my next step in life was going to be. Right now, I got nothin' and it's kind of freakin' me out! My plan after graduation is just to go home for now. My best friend, Abby, has been wanting to move down to Salt Lake together and work down there. This is an option, but I don't have a job, which means no money, which means bad news. So, until then, my parents house it is.
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