Summer 2010

So after talking about my blog with one of the girls I work with, I decided it was time to update!  I'm really bad at this, but I think it's because I don't think anyone cares about what's happening in this boring girls life!  But oh well, I am going to try and be better anyways!  I love looking at other peoples blogs, so I mind as well give a few people something to look at as well, huh.  Well sadly, this summer is about to come to an end.  My final semester of classes starts on Monday, and I don't think I am ready for it.  Here's some pictures to recap this crazy summer!

Real salt lake soccer game with friends

California with the family and Garrett!  And celebrating both Garrett and I's birthdays.

Stadium of Fire and the 4th of July with the fam in Utah!

One of my best friends wedding and a couple weeks at home!

And yet another broken dress...poor court!

A trip to the lake with some of the family

Tim Mcgraw concert with Garrett!  Such a great birthday present.

A little trip up to Sundance for dinner with my mom and Garrett

A visit from mom!  After moving her entire house, she decided to come and help me move too.  How sweet is that?  But we had fun moving, cleaning, shopping, eating, getting pedicures, and decorating.  It was ALL work... okay maybe not.

and a hike to bridal vail falls with Katie and Chantyl.  Utah is beautiful this time of year!

Things not pictured:  

-A couple trips to Colorado to visit Garrett's family

- Working at shade, although I will soon be out of a job with shade closing!

-One of my best friends since junior high, Katie West is going on a mission!  Sister West is going to Russia!!! Leaving December 1st.

-Moved away from my best friends : (.  I miss them already!  But change is good, and I will still see them all the time.  Luckily I love my new roomies so this will be a fun year!

Bring on senior year!

28 pages

Then...

And now....

I just finished my capstone course at BYU.... 28 page research paper in 6 weeks. What was I thinking taking the hardest class of my college career over Spring Semester? Its been a crazy few weeks, spending several hours every day on this stupid paper. But hey, I'm done!!! Now all I have left is 12 credits in the fall, which should be a breeze, and then student teaching in the winter!! And then, graduation in April! I cannot believe I am already a Senior at BYU. In less than a year, I will be a college graduate. Didn't I just graduate high school last week? Oh how time flies when you are having fun! College has been such an amazing adventure for me! And even though everyone told me this would not happen...I still have the same best friends I did the day I graduated high school. But of course, we have added a few more along the journey.

Major update!

Chantyl

please look at Courtney's face...this is how we entertain ourselves on a Sunday afternoon, and I'm sure everyone driving down 9th east must get a kick out of us!

Visit to AZ

The Curtis clan

The Crandalls

Freezing cold ride!

check out Tate's ears on this one

My future roomies!

Double date with Amy and Thomas(ps: they are getting married July 16th)

Brooke's 21st birthday

can't forget a picture of the punishers....

can it please get hot again so I can be tan?

Oh wow I have been MIA for a long time!! I think part of the reason why is because my blog was so ugly so I decided to change that. This has been the craziest year, so I will just post some pictures and give you a little update! Spring is back up here in Provo, but it still isn't hot! Rumor is that we may get one more snow storm...can you believe it? I'm just going to school right now, and just got hired at Shade clothing! I am taking the hardest class of my college career (as my teacher tells me daily) which is pretty difficult. It is History 490, and is basically a historiography writing course. By June 15th, I have to have a 30 page paper with an original argument completed and ready to publish. Don't be jealous! But I picked an interesting topic so its making the research much more interesting. And my other class isn't too bad, so I have no complaints. I cannot believe I am a Senior in college. I will have 13 credits in the fall, and then I will student teach in the winter to finish things up. I have had such a blast at BYU, but I am getting excited to finally graduate! Lets just hope that whatever state I end up in after graduation is one of the few thats hiring history teachers right now! Arizona, will you please start hiring teachers again?
Outside of school, my life is going great! I'm excited to start working in a couple weeks to actually have a little bit of an income. My mom is coming to visit me on Tuesday, so I'm so excited for that! All of my roomates are leaving town this weekend, so it is going to be strange having a quiet house! Cause with us 5 girls living here all year, we rarely had any resemblance of quiet! Garrett and I have been dating for one whole year as of Tuesday! It's weirding me out thinking of how fast this year has flown by. He has an internship here in Provo this summer, so he's pretty busy but we are having a blast as usual! Okay well there's my life's update...sorry it's so long! And hopefully I will be back to update some more soon!

Happy Fathers Day to the best dad!

I just wanted to hope my dad a happy fathers day!  I am convinced I have the best dad in the world.  He is the greatest man.  I haven't seen him in a couple months, so I can easily say I have never been so excited to see him as I am now!  There is so much I want to tell him, I don't even know where to begin.  So all I will say is I love you dad!  Whoever I marry has some big shoes to fill!  No matter what, I always know that you will be there for me.  Thank you for everything you do!  Love you dad!

My Bike! And little Ali's engaged!

Ali looked out the window, and this is what she saw!

The little love birds

No, the basket was not included, but it comes in handy!  Even if it was made for a 5 year old...

On our way to Utah lake

Mom, this post is for you!  For my birthday this year, which isn't till June 22nd, all I have wanted is a bike.  So, my sweetheart mom let me pick out my present a little early so I could enjoy it for longer.  So I convinced my friends that they needed one too, and it has been so much fun!  By far the best birthday gift I could ask for!  Riding down the Provo trail has become our new favorite hobby!  And yes, we all 3 got matching yellow ones at Target (only 90 dollars so go get one!)  Mom keeps asking to see the beauty, so here it is!  And of course, I have to put up a few pictures of Ali's engagement.  I still cannot believe one of my best friends will soon be married!  

Spring is Here : )

Driving to a house out in Alpine to play volleyball, sit by the fire, and watch a movie on the projector with my roomies!

The group at our little "preppy barbecue"

Yes, me Kristin and Garrett killed the other team.

Cute Shelby who is getting married Aug. 1st!

I cannot say enough how much I am loving Spring term up here!  The weather is absolutely perfect, everyone is more social, and school is much easier.  We go on lots of runs, bike rides, picnics, swims, and pretty much anything outside.  Sunday we had a fun little barbecue at a park down the street and had tons of fun eating and playing football.  Utah may struggle in the winter, but it is one of the most beautiful places this time of year!  So everyone, come visit me!  Trust me, its lots nicer that AZ right now!

Happy Mothers Day!

So I just wanted to give a little shout out to my mom today!  I'm sad I couldn't be there to celebrate!  But I have the best mom in the world!  I'm not kidding, I really do.  She does so much, and I know she's always there for me.  If I'm crying, she's the one I call.  If I'm extremely happy, she is the one who I call to tell everything.  If I need advice, she is always there.  My mom is always supporting me and trusting me in my decisions.  Not to mention, she keeps the cleanest house around and cooks better than anyone!  It has never been a question if my mom thought of our family as a priority.  I could go on and on, but I just want her to know how grateful I am for her, and how much I love her.  She has taught me everything I know, and I hope my kids will be able to feel the same way towards me as I feel towards her.  She is the greatest!  So thanks mom, love you!