So, Layne and I are pretty much connected at the hip these days. It's so fun! Here we are showing off our boots(ya we wore our dresses and boots to watch the superbowl! haha... good times, good times!
Thursday, February 7, 2008
The 12 Step Program
That's right... I am addicted! So is Layne! We eat chips and salsa for every meal almost! It's getting bad- but it is like the easiest, tastiest, most filling thing! We keep saying we're going to quit buying them... but it never happens! haha someday. maybe!
So, Layne and I are pretty much connected at the hip these days. It's so fun! Here we are showing off our boots(ya we wore our dresses and boots to watch the superbowl! haha... good times, good times!
So, Layne and I are pretty much connected at the hip these days. It's so fun! Here we are showing off our boots(ya we wore our dresses and boots to watch the superbowl! haha... good times, good times!
President Hinckley
This is my most favorite picture of the prophet! I will miss him so much. He's been the only prophet I have ever known. I grew up with him. I never really realized how much i would miss him until I watched his funeral and saw the slide show. He was so loved; he visited so many countries and touched the lives of so many people. Just as I feel like I was personally affected by this man's selfless example, hundreds of thousands of people around the world feel the same way. I loved going to conference and standing as he entered and exited, the spirit was always so strong! He spoke here at BYU last semester in a devotional; as he was leaving he waved his cane at all of us, which became his trademark, we all laughed. I will never forget sitting in the conference center last October with my family and watching him "knight" President Eyring after his calling to 2nd counselor in the First Presidency! He had such a sense of humor and was loved by all that came in to contact with him. Glen Beck gave an amazing tribute to him on his talk show. Here is the link:http://www.glennbeck.com/content/articles/article/200/5127/.
You should watch it, it's so good. I am just so amazed at his impact. I know he loved his calling, the people he served and I know he loved the Lord. I am so happy he is able to be reunited with his wife, Marjorie Pay Hinckley, I know he missed her. However, I will miss him in the future. Seeing him and hearing him talk always made me feel safe and he always made me feel like everything will be ok, it will all work out! He will be missed by all!
“You are wonderful. I think you are the best generation we have ever had in this Church. We have never had one as good as you are. I have great confidence in you. I think you can perform in any way that you wish to perform. I believe that with all my heart. And you can accomplish anything you wish to accomplish. It is a great and difficult world out there that lies ahead of you. It is filled with all kinds of traps, all kinds of traps to try to pull you down. But if you just keep your eye on the gospel, it will not pull you down, and you will come through, smiling, in a wonderful way.” -President Hinckley
Friday, February 1, 2008
Today
Today was quite a day. Fridays are my best days because I only have 1 class: la clase de español. I planned on spending the day snowboarding today, but I was practicing my carving on Wednesday and took a serious tumble. The result: WhiPlAsh. I won't be boarding again 'til tuesday.
When I woke up this morning it was snowing and the walk in front of our house had a good 3-4 inches covering it. You'd think that I would be used to it by now, but I am still so shocked when it snows. It has snowed everyday for like a week now. I love waking up to fresh snow! When it snows it feels like time just stands still and makes me want to stay inside, drink hot chocolate and watch a good movie!
However even the snow couldn't distract me today; all I have thought about is how I want to go home! I want to see Chloe and Sophie & Bobby and Sarah. I want to visit with my grandparents. I want to go out to dinner with my parents. I want to play guitar hero with Rocky and go shopping with Brittany. I want to be in sunny, warm weather. I want to sleep in my bed and wake up to the sun coming through the three little windows on the east wall and the sound of the birds chirping in the big pine tree and oleanders. I have only been away for like 4 weeks and it is already killing me! I can't wait to go home for easter and see everyone!
When I woke up this morning it was snowing and the walk in front of our house had a good 3-4 inches covering it. You'd think that I would be used to it by now, but I am still so shocked when it snows. It has snowed everyday for like a week now. I love waking up to fresh snow! When it snows it feels like time just stands still and makes me want to stay inside, drink hot chocolate and watch a good movie!
However even the snow couldn't distract me today; all I have thought about is how I want to go home! I want to see Chloe and Sophie & Bobby and Sarah. I want to visit with my grandparents. I want to go out to dinner with my parents. I want to play guitar hero with Rocky and go shopping with Brittany. I want to be in sunny, warm weather. I want to sleep in my bed and wake up to the sun coming through the three little windows on the east wall and the sound of the birds chirping in the big pine tree and oleanders. I have only been away for like 4 weeks and it is already killing me! I can't wait to go home for easter and see everyone!
Thursday, January 31, 2008
ASPEN
Last week Aaron and I went to Aspen to visit Melindy. We had a great time! Aspen is such a beautiful little town. It was fun to get a little glimpse of Melindy's life and to spend time with her. Other than the one night over break, I haven't seen her since May! That is far too long.
The plane I took from SLC to Aspen only held 35 people. That included the 2 stewardesses and the pilot. I had never had to actually walk out to my plane from the terminal and climb up the stairs to get in. It was a tiny plane. The walk out to the plane wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been because it was snowing so hard. I felt like I was in some old movie! It was SO snowy in Aspen that there was no visible runway. Ya it was white... I swear it only snows when I am flying!
Melindy conveniently failed to mention that I would be in Aspen during GAY SKI WEEK until the last minute. So to support, we went to the Gay vs Straight Hockey Game, or as they called it: The Friendship Bowl. It was quite the experience... we were highly out numbered! And... the Gays won! During the game two guys came around with wristbands asking us if we'd like to come to the pool party afterwards... NO THANK-YOU! Melindy had to remind me several times that attending the game was all part of the Aspen Experience.
The kids: Carter (3) and the twins (11mo) Hayley and Tyler are so cute. We really enjoyed playing with them. They're lots of fun and they LOVE melindy.
Other highlights of the weekend were ice-skating (it was so cold outside, -10 degrees, that being inside the ice skating rink felt so WarM, Hot Tubbing in the back yard and Snowboarding. Utah has great resorts, but nothing like Aspen. It was great snow too.
The only bad experience I had in Aspen was when the 3 of us were walking across the street in downtown Aspen, where the street are PURE ice (like I am really not exaggerating people, ICE), and I completely slipped and fell. Melindy & Aaron didn't even realize I was missing from between them and I just lay there. It hurt so bad and was so embarrassing. Traffic had to stop, some old guys were coming my way to help me up and two punk teenagers were laughing so hard they could barely get in their truck. To avoid help from an old man I quickly got up after about 10 secs, by that time my friends noticed the commotion and turned around and joined in on the laughter! Ha I couldn't help but laugh too. I was sore the rest of the week! (Steph- I think that triumphs over your parking lot story! haha)
It was a great 5 days and I really enjoyed my Aspen Experience.
The plane I took from SLC to Aspen only held 35 people. That included the 2 stewardesses and the pilot. I had never had to actually walk out to my plane from the terminal and climb up the stairs to get in. It was a tiny plane. The walk out to the plane wasn't as enjoyable as it could have been because it was snowing so hard. I felt like I was in some old movie! It was SO snowy in Aspen that there was no visible runway. Ya it was white... I swear it only snows when I am flying!
Melindy conveniently failed to mention that I would be in Aspen during GAY SKI WEEK until the last minute. So to support, we went to the Gay vs Straight Hockey Game, or as they called it: The Friendship Bowl. It was quite the experience... we were highly out numbered! And... the Gays won! During the game two guys came around with wristbands asking us if we'd like to come to the pool party afterwards... NO THANK-YOU! Melindy had to remind me several times that attending the game was all part of the Aspen Experience.
Melindy and I rented skis one day and went cross country skiing with the lady she nannies for, Stacey. I loved it! I would love to do it again. We started off on a little track behind their house, but then drove to a big golf resort and showed off our skills! It's a ton of fun and a great workout!
The kids: Carter (3) and the twins (11mo) Hayley and Tyler are so cute. We really enjoyed playing with them. They're lots of fun and they LOVE melindy.
Other highlights of the weekend were ice-skating (it was so cold outside, -10 degrees, that being inside the ice skating rink felt so WarM, Hot Tubbing in the back yard and Snowboarding. Utah has great resorts, but nothing like Aspen. It was great snow too.
The only bad experience I had in Aspen was when the 3 of us were walking across the street in downtown Aspen, where the street are PURE ice (like I am really not exaggerating people, ICE), and I completely slipped and fell. Melindy & Aaron didn't even realize I was missing from between them and I just lay there. It hurt so bad and was so embarrassing. Traffic had to stop, some old guys were coming my way to help me up and two punk teenagers were laughing so hard they could barely get in their truck. To avoid help from an old man I quickly got up after about 10 secs, by that time my friends noticed the commotion and turned around and joined in on the laughter! Ha I couldn't help but laugh too. I was sore the rest of the week! (Steph- I think that triumphs over your parking lot story! haha)
It was a great 5 days and I really enjoyed my Aspen Experience.
Snowboarding
This semester I am taking a full load of academic classes, but I am also taking 2 snowboarding classes. They are the highlight of my week! Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:30 I meet the class at the football stadium, we load our stuff onto the bus and head to Sundance Ski Resort. Both days I am in a class of about 12 people, our instruction time is 1:30 - 3:30 and the rest of the time is ours. The lifts close at 4:30 and we have to be on the bus by 5; I get home before the 6. These classes are BYU's best kept secret! I love to snowboard now and am enjoying learning. I can now successfully get on and off the lift without falling, do J-turns, S-turns, the falling leaf, and I am beginning to carve!
The last 2 weeks there has been AmAzing snow. There was 17 inches of powder yesterday. At one point I was going down a really steep side of the mountain and the powder was up to my waist because of the angle I was at... it was heaven. I love the soft, loose snow! It makes those freezing cold days SO worth it!
The last 2 weeks there has been AmAzing snow. There was 17 inches of powder yesterday. At one point I was going down a really steep side of the mountain and the powder was up to my waist because of the angle I was at... it was heaven. I love the soft, loose snow! It makes those freezing cold days SO worth it!
Boots
Bindings
Snow Pants
Gloves
Wool Socks
Jacket
Goggles
Beanie
BOARD
Boots
Since I have lived in Provo I have been on a quest to find boots! It's been quite a process, but I finally found some that I like! The boots on the left were found at Kohls. I never go there, but my roommate and I decided to stop in a couple weeks ago. Vera Wang has a line there and apparently has my taste for boots. My favorite part about them is their leather smell! haha they have a nice heel and are so comfortable and warm. I wear them to church EVERY sunday! They are not, however, snow and ice proof. The first Sunday I wore them I went to walk up the little hill outside my house and slid right down! It was a good laugh for the roommates!
The pair on the right I wear, no joke, everyday. I bought them when I was in Aspen with Melindy. They are Patagonias... apparently that's a good rugged outdoor brand. I don't know. What I do know is that the traction on those babies is AmAzing! I never slip and fall anymore! (more slipping stories to come) Sometimes I wear them on the outside and tuck my jeans into them and other times I just wear them underneath. They are the best purchase I have made all winter. Forget Dr. Martens, Nike, Puma, even Vera Wang. Patagonia ALL THE WAY! I think they are cute... maybe I just tell myself that because I love them so much, but even if they were the ugliest shoe ever, I would wear them because my feet and legs are NEVER cold and that is something that hasn't occurred since October!
And just to emphasize how cold it is here, this is what I refer to as the icicle bush right outside my front door. Today Brittani and I were sitting in the living room and we saw a neighbor walk by and kick it, the bush didn't even move! The icicles start at the top and hang all the way to the ground. ya, it's COLD!
The pair on the right I wear, no joke, everyday. I bought them when I was in Aspen with Melindy. They are Patagonias... apparently that's a good rugged outdoor brand. I don't know. What I do know is that the traction on those babies is AmAzing! I never slip and fall anymore! (more slipping stories to come) Sometimes I wear them on the outside and tuck my jeans into them and other times I just wear them underneath. They are the best purchase I have made all winter. Forget Dr. Martens, Nike, Puma, even Vera Wang. Patagonia ALL THE WAY! I think they are cute... maybe I just tell myself that because I love them so much, but even if they were the ugliest shoe ever, I would wear them because my feet and legs are NEVER cold and that is something that hasn't occurred since October!
And just to emphasize how cold it is here, this is what I refer to as the icicle bush right outside my front door. Today Brittani and I were sitting in the living room and we saw a neighbor walk by and kick it, the bush didn't even move! The icicles start at the top and hang all the way to the ground. ya, it's COLD!
The Best Friends in the World
I finally uploaded all the pics from Christmas break... lets face it I have been in a bit of a blogging rut. Ha But, I am back to it now... I have just been SO busy!
I had so much fun over the break being with all my friends; it had been a long time since I had seen most of them! Terra came down from Flagstaff, Kassidy and Chani came from Thatcher, our Mesa friends were there and Melindy even got to be there from Aspen. I didn't want to come back to UT after being with them, it's just so easy and effortless to have fun and laugh. We all know each other so well. I miss them so much!
One night we went ice skating, everyone did pretty well... but we had our fair share of falls!
I had so much fun over the break being with all my friends; it had been a long time since I had seen most of them! Terra came down from Flagstaff, Kassidy and Chani came from Thatcher, our Mesa friends were there and Melindy even got to be there from Aspen. I didn't want to come back to UT after being with them, it's just so easy and effortless to have fun and laugh. We all know each other so well. I miss them so much!
One night we went ice skating, everyone did pretty well... but we had our fair share of falls!
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