Random Confessions

Rules:1. Post the rules on your blog 2. Write 6 random things about yourself 3. Tag 6 people at the end of your post 4. If you're tagged, DO IT and pass on the tag. Here we go!

1. I tend to doodle the alphabet.
2. Cheetos are my favorite kind of chip.
3. I've had 54 roommates since leaving home 8 years ago.
4. I fold up trash. Like the wrapper on gum - - - totally fold it into a little square 99% of the time. I also make things out of trash, like words or shapes.
5. 5 letters in my first name are also used in the spelling of my last name, and the "S" shows up twice, leaving "B" and "U" as the only lonely letters in my whole name.
6. I used to refuse to order at restaurants - - - for years I made my friends place the order.
I tag Karli, Lyndee, Courtnie, Annie, Heidi, and Denisse.

Two Broadway Musicals, Fabric & Fishes

Its been a while since I've been to a Broadway show but thanks to Lyndee and Heidi, I managed to fit two in this weekend!

Friday evening Lyndee and I saw A Tale of Two Cities which recently opened on Broadway - - - it was absolutely incredible, I'm thinking my favorite Broadway show. If you get the chance, go see it because it was amazing!Then Saturday, I joined Heidi and Kendall and we say Legally Blonde which was very entertaining. Afterwards we went to Junior's for appetizers and cheesecake.
Saturday was definitely one of those "I'm in love with New York!" days. They don't come around all that often so you must take full advantage when they do :)

The weather was perfect and so after brunch at The Nook, I took a solitary walk down 7th Avenue and stumbled across the Fashion District! I've been here quite a few times but I don't come nearly often enough! I think it wins as one of my favorite places in NYC. I spent a few hours browsing through little shops and found a few fun things. It totally made me miss my sewing machine! However not having my sewing machine didn't stop me from purchasing some fabric to make pillow covers for our couch - - - which ended up being another activity for my Saturday! And now that I have truly hand-stitched a pillow cover (the first project I have ever totally completed by hand) I feel I can truly appreciate our fore bearers who for centuries made every bit of clothing using hand-stitching methods.

Sunday was also a lovin' New York kind of day. I love taking walks on Sunday afternoons, and yesterday Lyndee, Heidi, Kendall, Thomas and I walked over to the pond (that's what Heidi calls it and I don't know if it has a real name) and watched the fish. I was mezmorized by the distortion of the reflected building and clouds and the ghostly appearance of the fish. Here's a few photos.

Of course there were other actives to keep me very busy, but who has time to catalog them all? It was a lovely weekend!

Are you serious?!!

As if I don't have enough things causing stress for me at this moment.

Can't talk now. System's down.

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Back to it,
Yahoo! Mail Team

Never Forget

Home

During August I was in Oregon and Idaho for Eric's wedding. I have been meaning to post pictures since I got back and have been too busy! Here are some random photos - - - I took about 400 in that week, so I won't force you to look at them all :) If you would like to see more, check out Ash's blog - she came to visit the farm too!

Standing in the corn
Walking to the farm
Denise and the combine
Jay's first time to the top!
I love the sunsets at home!
You can't see him, but Gage is giving Uncle Kevin a wagon ride!

Rishelle with the blanket I made her when she was born - - - it is literally rags now and Crystal can't wait for it to completely disintegrate!
Jill and Emily
Thirsty?
Kristi performing "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" in Japanese (Colin taught her)

Deanne and Richard trying it in Spanish
Mountain climber Gage
Regardless of the occasion, when my family gets together there is always some vehicle repair to do! Thank goodness we have so many auto technicians, plus some bystanders to offer opinions :)
With my nephew, Nathan
Wife and Husband

Gotta love cousins! Kyle, Eric and Nathan
Monica with her sisters, Kellie and Jennae
Tradition
But I was shocked to see who was doing the decorating! :)
Matt's birthday - - - 16!!!

Mark couldn't find his way out of the sprinklers
Coby giving Savannah a ride
Helping Grandpa shuck the corn
See you later! (Conner didn't want to wait for me to take the photo with him and Brooke!)I loved being home!

Off with the Old and On with the New!

Not sure if you read the other b l o g s that I read, but . . . I moved. It is like any change - - - sad moments but part of livin'! And the prospects for new experiences are end-less . . . I'll try to remember to share them as they come :)

Turning in the keys to the old place was quite a relief! Until I realized that I truly had my work cut out for me - - - We have been working on settling in for the past few days. Hopefully we'll get completely organized soon. It already feels like home which makes me happy!
It is seriously a fabulous apartment. My favorite part is the kitchen (shocker, I know) and it is all brand new! This photo is to remember the very first time I (or anyone for that matter) used the beautiful new stove!!!
And I had to get one of these . . .
. . . so that I could finally have this!!!! Don't know how I survived the last year without a remote for the TV.
Should have made this purchase a year ago :) I'm finally able to channel-surf again! Oh, and watch movies! Like Lyndee said, we may just become home-bodies for the duration of the year :) Feel free to stop by, its sure to be a party!

I love my new home!

Er's Best Decision Ever

My little brother got married!

Here he is with his beautiful bride (my new sis-n-law) Monica. They make a perfect couple and it was awesome to see their joy and participate in their day.

Eric & Monica Saunders

August 26, 2008

They were married in the Twin Falls, Idaho LDS temple. It was such a blessing to be able to attend his wedding.

Fun fact: Eric and Monica were the first couple to be sealed in the Twin Falls temple! It was dedicated on Sunday and ordinance work began on Tuesday.
Eric is the true middle child in our family, being #7 of 13. He came two years after me and I am so blessed to have him as a younger brother. Thanks to my 4" heals he even almost looks like my little brother here :)
Weddings always make me happy, but when it is your little bro . . . well, its just about a million times more wonderful!