The "Voo"

This trip was actually over Labor Day but it has just taken me a while to post my pics. My ward, yes, I said my singles ward, went to Nauvoo over Labor Day. Can I just say that it was 5 fun-lovin' days of church sites, long bus rides, the most disgusting food I have ever eaten, sick hotels(especially the Super 8 somewhere in Wyoming complete with stained sheets and hair, not our hair, on the shower wall), and lots of interesting peeps. Let's just say that if you don't like FHE in a singles ward, this trip would not have been for you. And can I just say that if my good friend Brookie wouldn't have been there, I may have been suicidal. Enjoy the pics!

The freaky Community of Christ/RLDS temple in Independence Missouri- pronounced Mi-sur-a
Little known fact- the Visitors Center is actually built around the jail, the exsiting jail isn't there except for the original floor. A replica has been built.
Adam-Ondi-Ahman - not much there...yet.

The first of many disgusting meals.
The view from the Nauvoo temple overlooking the Mississippi River

All of the cute Sr. Missionaries put on a musical that was straight of "Waiting for Guffman". Brooke and I were dying the whole time and in honor, we had to show some guns and give our best dead swan.
The view from the grove where JS used to preach.

Unfortunately my camera died a few days before we came home so some sites weren't documented. Overall, good times were had by all and the memories made were priceless.

Weekend at the drive-in

Who doesn't love a good weekend at the drive-in?? I don't know if there is anything better than putting a lovesac in the back of a truck and piling a bunch of peeps in there. Liz was kind enough to venture up from Provo to enjoy the flick with us. We prayed for no rain and besides a few sprinkles, it was a fabulous night..

This, my friends, is Toby. He will making more frequent appearances on the blog. Although it looks like we just woke up, we just thought we would take a post movie pic at 1AM.

Ally B. becomes Ally N!

One of my dearest Ally Baldwin got married a little over a week ago and so the last few weeks have been nothing but a party! Al and I have been through a lot together and even though she hasn't lived in SL for the last 3 years, I am so glad that we have remained such good friends! She's currently living in Boston so we had to cram everything in the two weeks she was in town. Overall, it was such a fun day and she looked so happy and beautiful. I wish I took more pictures but here is just a little glimpse...



Congratulations Brian & Ally! And thanks to John and Di for throwing a heck of a party!

What gives???

This weekend, I had two interesting experiences that left me having a bit of an identity crisis. For those that haven't heard, I was recently called to be the Relief Society Pres. in my ward. I know what you are thinking... "you, the relief society president??". Believe me, I was just as surprised as all of you. I met with the old pres. last week and she completely overwhelmed me with everything that I have to do! So needless to say, Friday night was spent trying to get organized and preparing the talk that I had to give in Sacrament meeting. As I was sitting at the kitchen table, typing away, Janice (my roomie) came home from a date. She brought the guy in and I was getting the vibe that she didn't want him to stay so I didn't offer to leave. She walked outside with him where he proceeded to tell her that he was glad he wasn't struck down in my presence. WTF?? What the hell does that mean?? I talked to him for all of about 3 minutes, and not once did it come up what I was doing. Maybe he just thought I was a loser for doing it on a Friday night. I have never considered myself as a molly mormon but maybe I'm completely wrong. Jan and I got a good laugh from it.
The next morning, Jan and I went to look at a house she was interested in buying. As we walked through the house with the real estate agent, she was making small talk with me and asked me who was going to live there. I told her it would just be Janice and I. She then asked if we were married. Not realizing that she was asking if WE were married to each other, I casually said no and then I figured out what she meant. I quickly clarified that we were both single, FRIENDS, and just looking for a new place to live. Within 12 hours I was accused of being a molly and lesbian. What gives?? Apparently I need to change my look...

Happy Birthday to my dear Elissa...

Today is Elissa's birthday so I (Liz isn't here but I know she would echo me) wanted to thank her for being the best and give all of YOU 27 reasons why WE love her.

1) Elissa, hands down, will do anything for anyone at anytime.
2) She is the best sister to her siblings and best daughter to her parents.
3) She secretly has a dirty side to her.
4) She struggles with her job but I bet she is the best damn teacher at her school.
5) She is so supportive of the people in her life.
6) She shares my love of Mocha ice cream.
7) I think she was the best relief society pres. in the history of presidents. She ALWAYS gave 110%.
8) She looks for the good in everyone.
9) She came to my grandpa's funeral by herself. She'll never know how much that meant to me.
10) She has a wicked tennis swing.
11) Her style. Nuff said.
12) Her patience. God blessed her with way more than I could ever have.
13) Elissa is very wise. I can think of several occassions where something that she said has stuck with me.
14) Her sense of humor. Every once in a while she'll whip out a hum-dinger that makes us laugh for hours on end.
15) Her knowledge of the gospel. She continues to amaze me with how much she knows.
16) She is a packrat. If you've seen Elissa's room, you know what I am talking about. I know...you would never guess that about her.
17)Her love of the Utes. She will be a diehard fan until the day she dies.
18) Her generosity. She always seems to have an extra ticket for me to some sort of event.
19) We have traveled the country together and I can't think of anyone else I would rather do it with.
20) She is a great listener. Whenever I need to vent, she lets me do it and gives great advice.
21) Her testimony. Talk about a rock!
22) Elissa LOVES the temple. It is not unusual for her to be there at least once a week. What a great example she has been to me!
23) She is always up for a good skinny dip. Even in her own backyard.
24) Elissa is friends with everyone! I have yet to meet someone that knows her and doesn't love her!
25) She can mingle with people like its nobody's business. I can think of countless families that would die to have Elissa as a part of their own.
26) Her diligence to say she is going to do something and follow through with it. Not an ounce of flakiness in her.
27) And last but not least, her friendship! She came into my life at a pivitol time and I couldn't be more grateful for that! I love you Lis!

New York, New York

Last week I went with my mom, Brooke and the Hathaway gals to New York for a long weekend. Now, when you go to NY, it's not a really a vacation. Our days consisted of waking up at 7AM, walking about 10 miles a day so that we could fit everything in, and coming home at 10 to crash. We squeezed in a bunch of stuff though and had some good laughs along the way. Thanks for the trip, mom!


The crew



On the subway



Times Square





Empire State Building



After a day of shopping in SoHo



Me, Adrien, Lars



L-O-V-E



Brooke and I doing our Busath vs. Jay Lynn photo shoot



The most touristy thing you can do...riding on top of bus around the city. It was 50 degrees and freezing but we got to see the ghetto. For shizzle my nizzle...

The Luke

I'm sorry, but is this not the cutest kid ever?? This is a shoutout to my nephew Luke, aka "the Luke". Holla!!