Saying Goodbye

As most of you know, our dear Prophet recently passed away. He will be dearly missed. I am forever grateful for his influence, guidance, love and sense of humor. I was sent this poem and thought it was very true to life. We love you President Hinckley and hope you are enjoying the reunion.

Prophetic Passing
I imagine he's running to Marjorie now,
Yes, running, not waving his cane.
I see him embracing his father and mother
While they keep repeating his name.
I see him now meeting his forebears,
Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.
Sweet reunion of prophets, united by service
That only such noble men share.
I see him embraced by the Savior
While Father says, "Good and well done.
So faithful in stalwart endurance, I welcome
My noble, most excellent son."
I then hear the ripples of laughter
As he says the reception's just fine,
But he hopes that he'll get an assignment or two
Since there's no need to waste any time.
I can hear his clear voice in the stillness
At the close of this sweet Sabbath day,
Have faith and move forward - there's work to be done.
President Hinckley would want it that way.

No More Runner-Up

I am not really sure why I am writing this, but I felt the need to vent for a moment and decide to do it here. I mean that is the purpose of blogging, right? As of late, I have been feeling quite replaceable. I am not meaning this to be a pity party, but at times, life is a roller coaster of highs and lows. I am not even sure what it is and it is definitely no one's fault. I just feel as though in my friendships, family and relationships, I am not needed. I think that these feelings are coming because I have been reflecting a lot lately on my upcoming move and the changes that are on the horizon. I wish that I didn't feel this way, but I do. So I have made a decision, I am taking things into my own hands. I refuse to be the runner up!!!! I am done doing what everyone else wants and being satisfied as being just one of the crowd. I am a people pleaser and worry to much about everyone else. I am done feeling like I have to raise my hand to talk and be noticed. I am done being every guy's best friend, yet having continual bad luck in the dating scene. I decided that 2008 was going to be my year and I started out with a few uncharacteristic-like moves situations, but I am serious! I am a very caring, lively and fun-loving person. I deserve the best and I am not going to settle. I don't care if I am the only one that thinks this, but I can't be a space-filler or the eternal runner-up with those around me. Here is to 2008! I hope that this brings a lot of good times and crazy stories!

Poison, ZZ Top, Metallica, and the List Continues....

That's right I am taking about Guitar Hero! So I decided that I should mention something that has been quite the object of entertainment in the past 6 months. I am sure that you have all heard and maybe even become a hero yourself, but if not, you should try. It all started this last spring, I played and I stunk!!!! Then when Aaron bought it, we played for a ridiculously large amount of time, and I still stunk! He moved to Cali, taking this new toy with him, and I tried to forget about this new friend. It proved to be impossible and I was grateful to receive my very own as a gift for my 25th! Since then, it has been quite the social gathering at my house. My friends and I are happy to combine our love of guitars, music (especially butt rock) and for some video games. We have all improved and I am even playing on hard now! I can't say that I am good but just stinking a little less. So thanks to those who came up with the idea, it allows me to be the rock star I have always dreamed of being without actually possessing any true musical talent!

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I WANT TO BE A PART OF IT, NEW YORK NEW YORK! After 4 long years, I made my return to one of my favorite places, NYC! I got the opportunity and had to take it! So I went to visit the city for New Years' weekend. It was great to be back in the craziness that is the city and also to have a little quality time with some great friends. My dear friend and former roomie, Sheryl, was kind enough to let me stay with her. My trip, although short, was perfect,eventful and restful all at the same time.
My first day we went into the city on a mission! We needed handbags! That is one of my favorite things is the wheeling and dealing that goes on in Chinatown. Somehow, shopping where the price is negotiable gives me a feeling of control and accomplishment. Strange isn't it, you may not always get the greatest deal, but you definitely feel that way. I must admit, I feel like I have some skills when it comes to these types of negotiation and I get a little shoppers' high when I am done.
After our crazy negotiations and a few new friends, we headed into Times Square. As we snapped the pics, the police were trying desperately to clear out the square, little did we know there was a suspicious package threatening each one of our lives. But no worries, it was all clear and we got our cute pics as well.
After a quick stop for my favorite cheesecake at Roxy's Diner, we headed over to Rockafeller Center to see the famous tree and skating rink. The city was unusually crowded that night, but it was amazing! I don't know what it is about being in the city, but the feeling of being completely independent walking through the crowded streets is incredible. I absolutely love it! Sheryl and I had a blast exploring the city that day. Thanks SKG!
While in the city, I met up with my dearest Pug! I hate having her so far away so it was great to chill with her for the day! We started the day with breakfast in Herald Square and then explored the shopping there. Unfortunately, it was more window shopping than anything else. We stopped by the Empire State Building for a quick photo opp and spent the rest of the day going through the city. I loved being there.
Of course the real event of the day was our trip to the famous party in New York's Time Square. Yes ladies and gents, that is where I rung in 2008. We had to get there by 4pm and were not allowed to leave once we had arrived (not even to use the restroom) so it was quite the adventure. We had plenty of time to make friends(and enemies) with the interesting people around us. (If you want more stories, you will have to ask me personally.) But some of the highlights were definitely Pug and I being teaching comps again for a moment, the great performances(we heard each one 3x) and the incredible limbo contest (thanks to jason). I felt like I did incredibly well considering the fact that I was wearing heels and my feet were freezing off! The low points had my feets dying of cold and a drunk man trying to force a large balloon in my face in an inappropriate way. All in all, it was the most fun I have had at New Years in a long time! It was a great way to ring in this new year! I think everything is going to be great in 2008!

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Christmas 2007

Okay so I am going to try and get this updated quickly but a lot has happened lately, so be patient, I am posting a little at a time.

Christmas was extremely nice and relaxing this year! This is the first time in a long time that I haven't work the entire break and it was so WONDERFUL! After our quick trip to Vegas, I returned to the frigid temperatures of Utah and spent Christmas with my fam in good old AF. Since our extended family is elsewhere, our numbers were small, but it was fun! Christmas Eve was spent wrapping presents, opening our new pjs and driving around to see the Christmas lights in the valley.
Christmas Day was really a fun day. Ashlee and I try every year to convince Chandler to sleep in later and later but it never works. We got to 7:30 this year! It was a nice relaxing morning, watching the parade, staying in our pjs until noon and watching Chandler text on her new phone. But the highlight of my day was definitely when Corb and Carolynn came over with the kids. I adore them and they always crack me up with their comments, plus Christmas is so much more fun when there are kids around.
We spent the day playing guitar hero and letting Corby show off his karaoke skills. He thinks he is a rock star and we died laughing with him. Cade was showing signs of talent as well, unfortunately, his reading skills are not quick enough yet to keep up with the pace of the karaoke. It was adorable watching him sing his heart out though! Personally, i got a little taste of being a mom when I got Bergen to fall asleep in my arms and held her for her whole nap! I love babies(especially my lil bergie!).
Needless to say, Christmas was nice and relaxing. The days following were spent with friends and enjoying the free time! It was an amazing week!

Vegas Baby!

Well keeping with family tradition, when BYU announced they would be playing in the Las Vegas Bowl, we began planning our roadtrip! It was originally planned that Tawni, Aaron and I would go down and spend a few days in Vegas. Unfortunately, Tawn's dad was sick so Julie took her place last minute. We loved having her, but I am not sure if she was used to Aaron and I's sense of humor! Sorry, Julie! It was a nice little trip, but unexpectedly COLD! So we tried to spend most of our time indoors.

You may wonder what do a few young LDS people do in Vegas? We don't drink, gamble or care to enjoy any of the strip shows. And we weren't about to get married, so instead we took pics of ourselves doing dumb things! Better said, we took pics of Aaron, and we thought we were really funny! So here is to you, A-dog! This is a tribute to our Vegas trip and the beginning of your modeling career!
We took this in honor of our favorite Ben and Jerry's know-it-all, Jared "Sunshine" Mockler!

Aaron relaxing in Brookstone, preparing for the pottery barn ad, Julie and I were there as well and Aaron's favorite pasttime, riding giraffes.

While visiting the Coca-Cola factory, we did the flavors of the world taste test. Let's just say it was quite interesting! Some of them were really good, some brought back some great memories for me from Central and South America and others were just plain NASTY!!!! But hey for downing our two least favorites, Aaron won breakfast! And if you can't tell from the picture above, he was happy just smelly the scratch and sniff shirts!

And last but not least, we made a quick stop to visit old friends, Chippendales! Don't worry we didn't really go in, but we wouldn't think of leaving without taking pics with our strapping young men!