TV Shows

My brother called me one day a couple weeks ago talking about this show he was watching on DVD and thought I'd enjoy. So, naturally, I told him to bring up the DVDs and I'd check them out. Season 1 was finished in a timely fashion and I am now starting season 2 of THE UNIT. It's on CBS on Sunday nights. Season 4 just started so I'm a little behind, but determined to catch up before next season (which gives me about a year, give or take.)
Luckily, I do not have to watch this show alone so I don't feel like a complete loser. Scott also told John about this blessed show and therefore, I watch it at John's...with his roommates. It's easy to get them to join us and for some reason I believe it's better with more people.
Thank you Scott. You're the best.

And you people thought I couldn't dance...

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Turning over a new leaf

I decided today to quit stalking people on their blogs and to update mine more often. I know I've said that a lot - but I will do better. Plus, I won't feel like I have to write as much to update people so I can keep them "light and airy."

So anyways, I met Raja Bell on Saturday night at the Suns outdoor game. Too bad they lost, but the trip was well worth it. My mom was planning on flying out of Ontario, CA on Sunday morning and I was going to drive the kids back to Vegas. (My dad was in Portland at a wedding for his cousin) We arrive at the Ontario International Airport and they had a power failure and no one was flying out. (What International Airport has power failures!? Lame) It was so sad! My mom felt so bad b/c her little brother was being set apart as Bishop that morning at 11am and she really wanted to be there. I felt really bad for her but it was kind of nice being able to see my mama for a little bit longer.


1 more thing: I promise to take more pics so everyone can see what I'm up to lately. I know I've had a few requests. I'm working on it.

Fall!!

There are a few good things about fall that I thought I'd mention:

1. The leaves actually change colors and there is a "fall" in Utah. In Las Vegas the leaves just kind of fall off the trees and onto the grass and you realize that it's not 110 or 120 anymore, it's cooling down and the high is only in the upper 90s.
2. TV shows come back! No more reruns
3. SPORTS!!
Football season starts up! Both college and pro
Baseball playoffs approach -- the best part, b/c there are just way too many regular season games to be able to follow
BASKETBALL! The NBA season is fast approaching. Time to choose my fantasy players and prove to all the doubters that the Suns are bonafide!
4. Thanksgiving is coming. My favorite holiday b/c it's all about my favorite things: family, food, football, and having a good time.
5. Conference b/c my cousins and some friends usually come up and I love being able to attend sessions while living here. Even though I'm usually exhausted the following week from waking up super early to get there in time to get tickets from people it's so worth it.

The end.


I am going to attempt keeping a regular blog going and update it at least once a week...but no promises. Enjoy.

Ireland

Last summer I received a phone call from my mother asking me what I planned on doing around August of the following summer (2008, last month.) I was kind of taken aback because I usually do not plan that far ahead. I asked her what her plans were because obviously she had something up her sleeve and I really wanted in on it. That plan went down last month and I went to Ireland with my mom and two of my younger sisters, Courtney and Ashleigh. We had so much fun! Ireland is a beautiful country and the people there were so receptive and kind. However, I must complain: it is way too wet. I am a desert rat. I love the rain where I'm from b/c it is very rare and therefore, very enjoyable. While in Ireland it rained so much and when we did get sunshine I decided to take a picture of just the sun as proof that it does shine on that beautiful country.
I really enjoyed the trip and have realized lately that spending time with my family is what brings me joy. Looking back over the years I believe that I took advantage of the family nights and the time that I did have with my family. I used to get kind of annoyed that my parents wanted to do something as a family all the time b/c naturally, I just wanted to be with my friends. Now that I'm all grown up (and very mature...) I think my parents were very strong and I am so grateful for all the chances I did spend with them and the memories we created. I miss family night and eating dinner with them and watching games and all the little things that you don't realize you are so blessed to have until you don't get to see that everyday. I hope my family knows how much I love them!

I have Proof!

Nauvoo with my Mom...this picture is actually outside of Carthage.
Going back in time while staying at Dromoland Castle in Ireland
In front of the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland

Inside a fish tank at "Oddwater Aquarium" in Oregon

Some of our group at the Oddwater Aquarium in Oregon

Summer - Part Dos

I have been told that it is time to update by blog...again. I'm just not good at this. It was recommended that I write about the rest of my summer.
I had a really good time in Phoenix before I went to Nauvoo with my mama. I went to the ASU vs Fresno State baseball game and hung out with my grandparents, some cousins, and John. (he wants me to mention him in this post.) I watched the Lakers/Celtics game with my grandparents then with the Cannons where I was promised a free snow cone. (Thank you for that by the way) I flew back to Vegas Wednesday and then packed my bags and left for Nauvoo early the next morning with my Mom.
Nauvoo was so much fun. I loved being alone with my mom and all the little inside jokes we came up with. It was so much fun to see her parents serving their mission in the temple out there and to actually SEE Nauvoo and Carthage and visualize where the early Saints were a little better. We went to the temple Fri and my grandparents officiated over that session...what an experience that was.
I got back from Nauvoo on Saturday and went to my friend Katie and Hank's reception then packed my stuff up the next day and drove to Utah with my mom. I moved back to go back to school and she could not say goodbye to me yet so she had to drive up with me...or you could say she wanted to see her grandson. (But I know the real reason.)
I'm going to be honest now. I love Utah b/c it is a great place and a pretty state. However, I miss Las Vegas. I miss being super busy all the time and having to try to squeeze things into my day. I went back to Las Vegas for the Tim McGraw concert with Courtney, Juelaine, and John. I LOVED that concert. Tim is a good man in so many ways. Court and I were trying to decide whether or not he was wearing a cup but John thought he was "just lucky." (this is going to really embarrass some people--haha! oh well) After the concert I came back to Utah for a bit then last week I went to my little Heaven on Earth. aka Lake Powell. I love that place. The weather felt great (to me) and the water was perfect. My Dad and Scott bought a ton of fireworks again and we put on our annual 4th of July fireworks show (and yes, there was a fire--again. This was the worst fire we've started. And no, John did not start it.) John wants me to mention his FLY body and how much I enjoyed starting at him...(consider it mentioned.)
I'm back in Utah until next Wed when I leave for the Oregon coast for a family reunion which I am VERY excited for. After that I'm back in Utah until I return to Phoenix for 1 more weekend for another free snow cone. I will discuss the rest of my summer and vacations as they happen b/c they will get their own post. Love to all.