Heaven on Earth

I was looking through the pictures on my camera today and realized

1- I had only taken 2 pictures since September

2- Both pictures were of cupcakes

Don't they look delicious?

You Won't be 17 Forever, Or Happy 18th Birthday Emily!

Emily and I this fall during her visit to Rexburg!

In honor of Emily's 18th birthday, I will share 18 things I find wonderful or little known about her!
These are not necessarily in order of importance.

1. She has the amazing ability to imitate peoples voices.
2. She walks extremely quietly which has earned her the nickname sneaking fox.
3. She loves kitty kats-lol.
4. One of her favorite songs is Charmer by Kings of Leon- she loves to scream along.
4. She has a deep love for Christian Bale.
5. She loves sweaters and owns at least 15.
6. She has excellent taste in shoes.
7. She delights in useless facts which she likes to share at random moments.
8. Her favorite movie is The Outsiders.
9. She loves tell long and pointless stories but they are always hilarious.
10. She wants to start a scooter gang/interpretive scootering.
11. Her favorite magazine is Vogue.
12. She hates parties for herself but loves parties in general.
13. She has a movie quote for every situation.
14. She owns a glass cow name Algernon that she insists is a vampire.
15. She loves the books 'The Series of Unfortunate Events'.
16. She enjoys snuggling.
17. Her first job was at the DI. She would hide things she wanted. Actually one thing-a soccer pin.
18. She is my best friend.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PANCHO!

You are the Best!

Right now I am wearing

*My BYU-Idaho workout shirt

*Pink thermal bottoms

*a slip(usually worn under a skirt or dress)


I can't explain my wardrobe choices in the winter.

Just In

I got an A in my Senior Colloquium.

I can not even express how happy this makes me.

I thought, many times during the semester, that I was developing an ulcer because of this class.

I whined to my roommates every time I had to go to class(sorry Rachel!)

Good to see that it was worth it!

Oh the Weather Outside is Frightful

It has been snowing all day, so Gideon, Sarah, and I took a walk to the library.

When tromping through the snow, I always wear my man boots.

And my cute hat that offers no protection from the fierce wind. But it is super cute.

Gideon led the way,

while Sarah threw snow at my back.

Then Gideon decided to join her, realizing he had been missing all the fun while clearing the path.
Oh, he is having such a good time!


We finally arrived at our destination and after about a half hour headed home.


Gideon, that smart boy, decided to put snow in his hat on the way home. He said it wasn't cold but his head did burn and itch. Frostbite anyone?

Weary after their journey, Sarah and Gideon enjoy a brief rest in the snow.

The journey was successful. Now I have some books to read over Christmas break!

Warm and Fuzzy

I just love this scene from Meet Me in St. Louis. It is perfect for the holiday season!

Kind of Busy

The last two weeks I have been kind of distracted by

Now I can go on and finish my final papers.

I cannot wait for the next season.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Gid and I are engaged in a fierce battle on Guitar Hero.

He is currently winning 5 to 4.

I want to win.

Have a wonderful day!

Crush

A Thanksgiving List

This is what I am planning to do over Thanksgiving break

-learn to drive stick shift
-watch season 2 of Lost
-sleep
-write several papers
-eat divine food-turkey, stuffing, etc.
-organize my room
-read, read, read
-play with the family

What are you doing Thanksgiving break?

I think these pictures say it all!

Did you know

that there are 22 James Bond films? 22! I thought there were only 10 or so. Since I learned this compelling fact, I have been doing a little research. Cause that is what college students are good at.




Sean Connery is the original Bond. He appeared in six Bond films, including one as an "older" Bond.

George Lazenby only appeared in one Bond film. According to one source, he was the youngest and tallest Bond. There is much controversy over his portayal of Bond including a voiceover.

Roger Moore is the longest serving and the oldest to play Bond. His James Bond portrayal is considered the most "light-hearted."

Timothy Dalton returned James Bond to a more dark and serious side. He performed most of his stunts by himself. Impressive. I think he has the worst hair of all the Bonds. Maybe that is why he was only in two movies.

Pierce Brosnan was the fifth actor to paly James Bond. GoldenEye, which he starred in, was the most successful Bond film.

Daniel Craig is the most recent James Bond. He is said to want to bring a more "emotional depth" to the character. And admittedly I have only seen a James Bond movie with him in it.

So there you go. All the information you would ever need to know(or didn't need-either way) about James Bond and the men who portrayed him.

I applied for Graduation...

Here I come world- April 2009!

Happy Birthday...

to a girl who loves to follow her own path.

This girl is brave.

Election Day

I am feeling very presidental today.

Unlike Hannah, I did not get an "I Voted" sticker. It would have made the perfect addition to my outfit.

I would be a Puma

Sometimes my Mom does not take my suggestions seriously.

Like when I suggested that she get a tattoo on her back of all us kids-in animal form. Wouldn't that be fun to decide what animal each child was?

Or like when I suggested that we do Kimber's hair in dreadlocks. She has the look of a serious rocker.

They seemed like good ideas at the time.

3 Reasons to be Happy Today!

Number One

The High School Musical 3 soundtrack comes out today! This gives me plenty of time to memorize the songs before I see it on Saturday!

Number Two

Baby Evelyn. She is my best friend Meaghan's baby and I love going over to cuddle with her.

Number Three

I actually wrote a rough draft for a paper which led to the paper being finished hours before it is due! So much free time! I wish I had learned this earlier in my college career.

One Year Older

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

to the best pen pal

and one of the only people Devin

would let borrow his green blanket!

* sorry the picture is from so long ago!

Hey Mom

And you thought we would never wear them.

We have the same Dentist...

Friday night. Emily, why do you have to go to the dance?

Semester blues

My first big paper of the semester is due tomorrow. What am I doing? Sitting at my computer, staring at the screen hoping that the words will come. I do this every time I have a paper due. I feel like I get writers block once I actually start thinking about the topic. So I sit at my computer, moan, freak out, and type random sentences.

People say just to sit down and type-but does that actually work? You would think after 3 years of college I would have this down but I don't. I think I get so worried about the paper being perfect that I make myself choke.

I will continue to sit here, wishing the words to appear like magic on the screen.

A Year Ago Today...

I was in ROME!

Two and a Half years

I dropped my phone in the parking lot today. It is now broken. People can still call me but I can't call or send text. This is the only phone I have ever had and I am feeling a little sad about it. Plus how am I going to live without a phone for the next couple days. It seems almost impossible!

Do You?

A little clarifaction is needed

Sometimes I write myself short notes describing my homework. The problem occurs when I can't remember what it is about. Take this one I wrote on wed.

2 ideas. short response.

2 ideas about what? Short response on what?

Confusion regins supreme.

Did I just say that?

I am pretty sure I said, "we are seriously so blessed", in my lesson on Sunday. If my mom would have been there, she would have started laughing at me.

She probably won't remember...

...coming into my room, late at night, when she should be in bed. How she snuggled with me under the covers while commanding me to close my eyes and sleep. How we listened to Dashboard Confessional, trying to sing along with the words. How we laughed because making a tent out of the covers is the best fun.

New Olympic Crush

The Men's Volleyball team.

Olympic Fever

In the spirit of the Olympics, I wore my hair like a gymnast.

Why this could possibly be the best week of summer

Have I mentioned how much I love summer?

In the Summertime when the weather is Hot...

While some of the family was away at Youth Conference, Mom and I took the little kiddies for a swim!!

All excited on the car ride over!

Ahh the crystal clear water...
Tan Man showing off his tats "Weady Mom? Weady?"
Sarah loves jumping right in!

A good time was had by all! Can't wait to go again!

This will get me in the Summer spirit...

*swimsuit from Lands' End

Summer, Summer, Summer

I know that my Mom just posted about summer reading and I wanted to join in the fun!
Have Read So Far:
Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury
The Moon-Spinners by Mary Stewart
Term Limits by Vince Flynn

In the Process:
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

To Be Read:
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens
Rumors by Anna Godbersen
Poerty of Edna St. Vincent Millay
Brisinger by Christopher Paolini

I love Summer!

*I stole this list idea from my awesome friend Allison

Scooter...scooting around

I am pretty much the coolest.

Love is their only Happiness...

I just love this scene. Definitely in my top ten. That is how good it is.

1,3,20

I think I have numbers dyslexia.

I was going to post a picture of my new shoes..

But you will have to settle for a picture of my new haircut.

The bangs are a little short, but I am trying to give them a shot. With that being said, this is probably the only picture you will ever see of them.

Crying

I never was much of a crier. The most I ever cried was while watching Little Women when Beth dies. This week I have cried a lot. I think I am becoming more like my mother. She cries while reading articles about little kids and while listening to books on tape. I always took that as a sign of her big heart. She cares about the ridiculous animals she pretends to hate. I admire her for her ability to cry.
This sunday I got sustained to be the Relief Society president in my singles ward. All week I have been crying, mostly about silly stuff. Sunday I cried because I was grateful for the examples of strong women in my life. I know so many women(my mom, aunts, boss, friends, etc.) who are independent but love their families and the Savior. I guess I was crying because all these women had influenced me in some way and had led me to this point in my life. Even though I feel completely inadequate for this calling, I am grateful for the great examples in my life.

Mew

This music video will blow your mind.

A Day of Rest

A Walk with the Bob's Bunch

My favorite part of Sundays(besides church and naps) are our family afternoon walks. They pretty much rock. This afternoon was particularly entertaining, especially when I got Tanner and Sarah to run with me while screaming that a bee was chasing us. Those kids will do anything that I tell them to.

"I would have kept running too if my death depended on it"- Emily

* Emily would like me to mention that she took some of these pictures