Spoiled for my birthday

Andy COMPLETELY spoiled me for my birthday. The weather for this week is in the single & negative digits, so Andy felt that I needed a warm jacket, 2 hats, and a scarf to keep me warm through all of this. So for my birthday he took me to Maurice's to buy them! He ahead of time had them picked out for me to try and see if I liked, which I actually loved. Funny how he knows me so well already. He said that it looked like my style except the cuffs have a small bow on them and the buttons are a little big, otherwise it looked like me. He was right. He then tried several hats on me... and ok, I look terrible in hats, but these didn't look half bad. He loves the England style hat the most, and I like the bill hat. Of course I wear them both to make him smile, and I love to! I am so grateful that he did this for me I'm still feeling spoiled. What a sweetheart!

ALSO, He got us our first puppy, named Paisley, he is so adorable! Andy has the job to feed him, and it is my job to sleep with him. More pictures to come, after I get him his birthday present (coat etc). His birthday is Jan 27th. I love the hollidays!

2 in one day =)

Well I realized this my second one within 24 hours but thats ok lots have been happening. A new semester has begun which means new classes, but since I've changed my major to Child Development and added two clusters Photography & Dance it means a new start on classes as well. Although graduation is still quite a ways away this just means it's going to be longer. Which is ok, I'm glad I'm switching now and not years down the road. so I plan on becoming a Parenting Counselor and a dance teacher on the side and maybe a pro photographer. But as things normally go, only time will tell. I've been keeping pretty busy with 15 credits and 22.5 hours of work a week I still manage to have some social life. I have grown to being more outgoing and spontaneous, which leads to more friends and dating opportunities. I think at this point in my life I am just looking for some stability, then again a little change never hurt anyone. Anyways, just a short update, I hope ya'll are doing good and enjoying the warmth while it lasts. Love ya'll! Bye for now =)

The begining of Fall 2009

So many might know already, that I was involved in a freshmen orientation showcase. I was part of a ballroom team that performed the day before classes began for all the new incoming freshmen. With no past experience in this I had about 2 weeks (12 hours) to learn and perform. Many said I caught on quick, others said I still need a bit of practice. I will agree with that. Anyways, here is a link to most of our pictures(the rest are up on facebook)
http://www.picnik.com/show/id/5652188833_dDJb5
and this link is to a very ROUGH draft of our performance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnQdapNr68c

I hope you enjoy! I know I had a blast!

Summer Session

Here is the new apartment,
much more room than I had before, but quaint. I love my roomies! They are the best!

Quick Update

So I've been really busy with Finals and fun life stuff. But I thought I would take a minute and give a quick overview. I am currently dating Timmy Criddle who is an RM from Northern California. It wasn't long after we met that we started dating. I was definitely not planning on it, but it happened anyway.

Finals are finally over and I will be starting Summer Session (7weeks of class) on Monday, taking American Sign Language and Child Development working minimum of 25 hours a week. The Library is not open as much during the 7 weeks as it is during normal semesters so I won't be getting a lot of hours, but that is ok. It leaves time for a social life.

I have also recently created two new blogs. 1 of them was for my Family History class, it is my electronic Book of Remembrance, but it still needs lots of work.
2) my photography has been taking off. I will soon have my own high-tech camera for magnificent photos. I will also be taking pictures of my Girlfriends weddings so this page is for that and so much more. Feel free to take a look at them and tell me what you think.
http://learylineage.blogspot.com/
http://servicephotography.blogspot.com/

Hair cut and happenings

As some of you know, a lot has been happening lately.
1) I got a hair cut
2) I'm single.. and NOT looking
3) Finally past mid-terms and semester end is quickly coming
4) My new best friend is AMAZING!
and lots more.. so here we go *(temple, pres. eyring, rs fireside)

1) yes I got a hair cut... 6.5 inches!! Its feels so short, but I love it! My hair finally looks good in a ponytail haha. pictures Available on Facebook! My dad was quick to call me a sinner regarding to his love for my long hair and how he thought it to be a sin to go against his word of cutting it. I love my dad he keeps me going.

2) Yes, Jared told me that he did not want a relation ship while he was on his mission, and I 100% support him on this decision. I am so proud of the man he has become and how he wants to be completely dedicated to the Lord for these 2+ years.
It is just as well, I plan to do the same. I am here at this university not to date or to be dating, but to get an education and that is what I plan to do.

3)YES!! Midterms are finally over and I am that much closer to the end of this semester. My family plans to stop by and say Hi at the end of July after the Family Reunion in Oregon I am so stoked and can't wait! I have enrolled into the Fall semester and I'm not entirely sure how I am supposed to get my two other credits to keep my grant, but somehow I will find a way.

4)Ali is a senior this year and graduates in July =( She is amazing and so much fun to be around. She keeps me motivated and concentrated on what is important. She has also been a shoulder for me to lean on in these trial times, but I am quickly being able to stand on my own with the aid of my God. Ali Is an Art major with a cluster Business and Oil Painting. She is recently looking into an Airline Job - Flight Attendant - so if you know of anything please pass the word along. =)

5)This week I had the opportunity to go do baptisms for the dead inside our Rexburg Idaho for the first time since being back. It was wonderful and I loved being able to feel of the spirit so strongly. The only downside, was I had to miss President Eyring's talk at devotional, because that is the only time the temple isn't packed, in fact NO ONE is there! Its amazing and I loved being able to just take my time and get lots of names done and having time to meditate with the spirit.

This week I have been able to strengthen my love and gratitude for my Savior and my Father! I have gained an appreciation for the temple in my life and the chance to do my family's genealogy. I look forward to fulfilling my responsibility in doing the temple work and saving the souls of my family. I love all of you and I hope you are all having a wonderful week/weekend!

Health video for 3rd graders

So recently in my Technology class, we had the assignment to create a video about health for 3rd graders and present it to the class. My video I worked on for more than 5 hours. After editing, and creating, putting music to it, and making it fun, I uploaded it to youtube for my teacher, but youtube deleted my adio due to copyright songs. So I added some of their choice music, but there is no talking in my video due to that. I hope you still find it enjoyable. It was fun to make. Enjoy.

Here is the link to my page, my video is my most recent. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhUz9xKD3fY