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

PULL

A favorite Idaho past time is going out into the mountains and shooting objects(trees, fruit, rocks, etc.). I have lived in Idaho pratically my whole life, but I have never gone shooting. On thursday I got to try it out.


I was surprised to learn that clay pigeons were not actually pigeons made from clay. They are in fact round discs of clay that look like this-

I was slightly disappointed that they were not actually pigeons made from clay. It just seemed a lot cooler. Shooting was fun even though it does a number on the arms. I am proud to say that I actually hit something- even if it was on the ground!

How am I to know what is going on in your life?

Emily said that she didn't know what was going on in my life because I haven't been blogging. That is a lie- I see her everyday. To keep Emily happy, here is an update on my life.

This week I
-finished another semester of college
-went back to my two summer jobs
-organized my room
-have gone to bed by ten every night
-offically became an adult
-ordered a new pair of vans
-returned my overdue library books
-thought about the future

I have listened to this song a million times. I hope you enjoy it!

They Say It's Your Birthday...

Happy Birthday Dad!

Thanks for teaching me to love
-classic rock
-fireworks
-basketball
-the gospel

You are the best Dad ever!
I Love YOu!

*hopefully you will actually read this!

Love

Here are a few questions I have been meaning to ask

How would you describe love?

and

What is love to you?

Hopefully these questions make sense. I would love your feedback, so if you get a free moment just leave a comment!