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Feeling Domestic

2012-01-22T22:12:00.000-07:00

i was feeling a little domestic this afternoon and decided to make homemade Pebble Top Bread uh-mazing if I do say so myself. mmm!

Christmas Partay

2011-12-14T19:25:00.000-07:00

Ben and me Ben played the guitar for his coworkers who sang their own rendition of "The Twelve Days of Christmas."

Gingerbread Houses Galore

2011-12-14T19:11:00.000-07:00

My roommie and her friend Chris Brandon and Rach Up close of the AZ inspired hogan, gum drop cacti, gum drop AZ flag, and desert landscape. Ben and me

9 Years Ago Today

2011-11-06T20:44:00.000-07:00

9 years ago yesterday I left the MTC and I arrived in the foreign land of Houston Texas, where I'd live for the next 18 months. I met my mission pres and his wife. I was blessed to have 2 trainers whom I'd love and admire in so many ways. I was also introduced to the torta. 9 years ago today I attended church in my new barrio. I didn't understand much of what was going on {in Spanish}, but I

Happy Howl-o-ween

2011-10-31T19:35:00.003-07:00

voted most "Batt-iest" at the First Annual Dixon Pumpkin Carving{carving courtesy of Benj}Happy Howl-o-ween!

Privatizing

2011-10-26T22:25:00.002-07:00

I've decided to make my blog private. Please leave a comment, Facebook me, or send me an email if you'd like an invite. I'd love to have you follow along...

2011-10-23T18:46:00.001-07:00

"Someday, when you know who you really are, you will be sorry you didn't use your time better."Henry B. Eyring was First Counselor in the Presiding Bishopric ofThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at afireside address that was given at Brigham Young University on 4 May 1986.

Redd Aunt

2011-10-21T23:52:00.003-07:00

I'm officially a REDD aunt!I'm in love!

Beach Bummin' It

2011-08-12T18:26:00.004-07:00

Enjoying the sun, beach blown hair, and sound of the waves. I haven't gotten so much Vitamin D in a long, long time! Such a fun, relaxing week!

He's an Esquire...almost

2011-05-21T17:02:00.001-07:00

Steve's graduated from Law SchoolMe and the graduateMe and my not-so-little broHigh fiving the baby...a daily ritualThe proud parentalsThe sistersDad and his girls

San Fran

2011-05-21T16:51:00.001-07:00

Pier 39 me, Rach, Heather, and Christine. The movie start and his 2 sistas. Pier 39 Claim chowder and sour dough bread bowl Ghiradelli Square Baker's Beach and the Golden Gate Bridge Lombard Street...after a long drive to find it !We made it!

2011-05-04T23:31:00.005-07:00

I try to make it to "the James" or "the gym"at least a few times a week.I typically go right after workso I take my workout clothes with meand leave 'em in the car...all day.Lately, said clothes have beenextra warm{like they've just come out of a hot dryer}.There's nothing like changing into fresh, clean clothes outta the dryer...on a nice cool night.Although not so much when you're already

Leprechaun Love

2011-03-18T18:54:00.002-07:00

I was thoroughly disappointed that I didn't find a four leaf clover yesterday, but this morningwhen I went to leave for work I was surprised to finda chalk message on my driveway!What a pleasant surprise! Translation: We've been searching for your pot-o-gold all day today and couldn't find it!Happy St. Patty's Day! Though my little leprechaun friends didn't find my pot-o-goldI felt like gold and

Mental Health Day

2011-03-18T18:48:00.001-07:00

I've been running myself ragged the last little while.It seems like my life is full of work, work, and more workwhich makes me a little LOCO!I declared Monday as aMENTAL HEALTH DAYbest decision ever! My roomie Anne and I on our desert hike The beautiful AZ desertA view showing the ..."Phoenix is over there" arrowWe got back late morning and decided to go to aSPRING TRAINING baseball game.It was a

2011-02-16T20:41:00.001-07:00

Ben got tickets to see the NHL Coyotes play and he took me! :)I had never seen a real hockey game in real lifeso it was especially fun!

2011-02-16T20:34:00.000-07:00

I love 'em!

Ryanne's Wedding

2011-01-19T19:58:00.001-07:00

Rachel and I got to go to home toone of my favorite people's wedding... and spend an extended weekend with the parentals and Bryan a while back... Rach, the Bride {Ryanne} and me L.A. Temple The happy couple It was so fun to be there.I especially loved seeing how much her hubbya.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y.ADORESher.

Laundry Room Face Lift

2011-01-17T20:12:00.001-07:00

I've been wanting to put cabinets in my laundry room for a long time.For Christmas my dream came true...and while we were at itI decided to add some{color}, too. Before... During... After...Much thanks to Santa and Santa's helpers{namely Rach and Brandon}I love it!

Fun at the Fair

2010-11-17T20:39:00.000-07:00

Colbie Calliat Demo Derby

Suns

2010-11-16T20:33:00.000-07:00

17 rows back+center court=pretty awesomeThanks, R & B!

Benihana with Ben

2010-11-15T20:29:00.001-07:00

I recently won a 50 dollar VISA gift card.Ben and I decided to do something we wouldn't normally do.Benihana it was Sushi The tepanyaki grill.Us.

Cute Bedspread

2010-10-14T16:14:00.000-07:00

My cute bed spread. The light blue and brown striped combomakes my heart happy...and there's something abouthaving a "made" bed thatalso makes my heart happy.My mom used to tell me that"your day will go better when you make your bed."{I used to grumble, but now I understand}and it's true!My day's just go better when my bed is made.{Maybe that's why today was such a rough day. I didn't make my

Long Weekend

2010-09-23T20:29:00.004-07:00

Ryanne and I at her Bridal Shower. Ryanne, Ashley, and me at Ashley's Engagement PartyI attended the high school football game with Mom and Dad where Bryan was performing. me and Bry "the tuba guy" What's a football game without a funnel cake? Bry and the rest of the band performing the half time field show.Oh, the memories!The highlight was watching one of the freshman fall down to the ground!

good, good day

2010-09-15T18:41:00.002-07:00

i woke up this morning with the feeling thattoday's gonna be a good, good day...and, lo and behold, it was.it was an ordinary, yet good day.i got up with enough time to shower and actually "do" my hair{not the thrown back "i don't want to do my hair today" look}.i love days when i actually "get ready for the day"on my way to work i listened to some tunes.i looked in my driver's side mirror and

5K

2010-09-13T19:23:00.001-07:00

A couple of weeks ago I ran a 5K with my friends Dala and Katie{in 90 degree weather}for the Higley High Cross Country Team.(Sorry it's so blurry! It's the only one I have!}

Road Trip to San Diego

2010-09-13T19:15:00.001-07:00

About a month ago my WHOLE fam {plus an aunt, an uncle, and a cous'} met up at a beach house in San Diego for the weekend. The beautiful Arizona Desert at sunset after a monsoon. I love to see the temple...even while it's being remodeled. My beau and me All the kiddos.Sadly it's the only day this whole summer that I spent in the sun!What a great time...with great peeps!

Drops from the Sky

2010-09-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

I love, love the rain.I love monsoons!I love the rainbows that follow a {good} storm.I love dreaming about what I'd do with the pot of gold...oh the things I'd do.I love listening to the rain.I love looking out the window and seeing my weed garden grow! :)I love how clean everything looks!I love the smell of rain!What can I say?I just LOVE the rain!

Encounter

2010-08-22T16:32:00.002-07:00

I was on my way home from work Friday night.Just cruisin' along andexcited for the weekend to start.I stopped at the red light.Waited for the light to turn greenStarted my right turn...and then I sawred and blue flashing lights.Yup, local law enforcement waspulling me over.My mind was racing,Trying to figure out what I did wrong.I knew I stopped.I knew I wasn't speeding.The cop came to my

2010-07-28T22:02:00.000-07:00

Mom, Emily, and Ben preparing our amazing shrimp taco dinner.Mom and Emily came to visit a couple of weekends ago.Emily got to {meet} my house and Ben!It was so fun to see them and have 'em here...although we didn't take many pictures.

Gila Valley Temple Open House

2010-07-28T16:19:00.002-07:00

I love to see the temple.I especially love open houses. Ben and me The group from my ward in front of the temple.I can't wait until the Gilbert Temple is built!

2010-07-27T22:51:00.001-07:00

Emily and I in Bilbao, SpainEmily and I in MadridSpain is such an awesome place!(More pics to come)

2010-07-27T22:09:00.000-07:00

Ben finally cashed in his birthday presentand we went to the Diamondbacks and Giants game this weekend.We sat in the outfield.Enjoying the game.We had a fun timeeven thoughD-backs got second place.

Long Holiday Weekend

2010-07-12T18:08:00.004-07:00

Ben and I escaped the AZ summer heat over the long 4th of July weekendand drove up to Provo. We had a fun road triplaughing, talking, and singing along with some tunes!We met up with his parents, his brother and sister-in-law, and his nephew and niece. Mimi's Cafe taken from the car window.We may have eaten there times 2 in the same day. Wink! Wink!It was so fun to meet up with his grandpa and my

Weekend Fun

2010-06-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

This weekend Ben and I made homemade pizza(with the ready made dough ball from Fresh and Easy)andthe best home made chocolate ice cream.

Serenade

2010-06-08T16:08:00.000-07:00

Ben loves to sing and play the guitar...and I love it!

Summer Begins

2010-06-06T16:12:00.002-07:00

Every last day of school growing up my mom would take us to 7-11 for Slurpees. School is out... so Ben and I went for Slurpees. ...and a bag of Cheddar Sour Cream Rufflesfor good measure

2010-06-02T22:28:00.002-07:00

Funny, true story...tonight i was cutting some cheese(cheddar cheese)with a steak knifeand the bladecompletely broke off!Moral of the story:Don't cut the cheese!...."So, how's the weather?!"

Sugar Bowl

2010-05-14T23:55:00.002-07:00

A couple of weekends ago Ben and I went to Old Town Scottsdale.We had fun strolling and looking at all the shops...and taking a few pics. me by the cowboy boot, of course(Thanks to Texas I love cowboys and all their garb) Ben and the knocked over bell.We stopped in and had ice cream sundaesat the famousSugar Bowl proof that Ben is a connoisseur of ANY ice cream even non Blue BellContrary to

29

2010-05-14T19:28:00.001-07:00

I just had a birthdayMe at Cheesecake Celebrating the Happy DayHere's 29 reasons why my life is sooo great:1. My ice cream man is the best!2. family3. my cute abode4. sunny AZ5. friends6. sharing the gospel with my coworkers7. my new calling in the Relief Society (I love those girls)8. a nearby templeand sooner than later one will be one 3 miles from home9. open/farm land is less than a mile

Cougar

2010-04-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

Ben and I have a long standing joke that I am a cougar.It all started when he noticed thata pair of my jeans were a little wornand he asked me what happened.I responded, "A cougar got me."He joked, "Oh, so you scratched yourself?"It's true.I'm a cougar,an "older" womanwho's on a "hunt"for a younger man.Along the way,I found my "prey" andit just so happens thathe's a little younger than me,but

Aniversario

2010-04-19T20:40:00.006-07:00

Saturday April 17marks my 6 year anniversary from returning home from my mission to T.H.E.{Texas Houson East}MissionI can't believe it!In so many ways it seems like it was just yesterday.I look back at those days as some of the greatestof my life time.It was t.h.e.best thing I've done to date...I know now just as muchas I did as a young missionarythat Jesus is my Saviorand Redeemer.I know he

Famous Dave's

2010-04-14T21:03:00.001-07:00

Ben is now officially a year older!We went to Famous Dave's{an extremely yummy BBQ joint}to celebrate Ben modeling the Famous Dave's pig mascot made by the waitress to demonstrate the different BBQ sauces Enjoing the yummy meal. The sundae caught fire Our waitress's shirt

Michael Buble Concert

2010-04-14T18:09:00.001-07:00

Ben bought himself a pair of Michael Buble tickets for his birthdayLucky for me I got to join him. Here we are chillin' before the concert started. Michael in action He's got an amazing voice!The best part was watching/listening to Ben sing along.

hot. dog.

2010-04-14T18:04:00.001-07:00

while the fam was in town we sported it at the cubs vs a's spring training game. ben and i shared a hot. dawg!

Visit from Fam

2010-04-14T17:56:00.001-07:00

I had family come visit for these fun peeps' wedding oh, about a month ago.We had a great time visiting and playing! Jentry and Eric, the love birds me, Bry, and Rach Rach and Brandon had so much fun herethat they're moving here in August!I can't wait! Grandpa and me my beau and me {isn't he cute?}

Tomorrow's To Do List

2010-03-31T22:01:00.005-07:00

6:02 Wake up with the help of the oh-so trusty alarm clock{much too early}.7:00 a.m {but more realisticly 7:10}depart for my much dreaded 1 to 1/2 hour commute to the Phoenix office7:15 a.m. slight intermission aka pick up up the company"logo-tatooed" pool car and continue journey8:30 a.m. participate in the "exclusive"meeting with other collaborative/innovative coworkers11 am return to the "

2010-03-10T22:57:00.003-07:00

I've heard that blondes have more "fun."Yesterday I had a true "blonde moment"{without the blonde hair to match}.I got to work, got out of the car,and realized that I didn't havehave my computer...I had grabbed the wrongblack bag.I left my one piece ofessential work equipmentat home!Doh!So, I got to turn around to go pick it upand come right back to work.An hour after leaving my house the first

Beach

2010-03-07T15:48:00.003-07:00

We, of course, also went to the beach. We ate at Ruby's Diner at the end of the pier. Basking in the sun.

Happiest Place

2010-03-07T15:31:00.003-07:00

A couple of weeks ago we took a trip to "the happiest place on earth" with some friends. A GOOFY picture of us. The group in front of the castle.

2010-03-03T20:44:00.008-07:00

The Friday before Valentine's Day I receiveda special deliveryat my desk at work!I was pleasantly surprisedto find these beautiesfrom a handsome young man!I was one happy girl{with a huge grin}I love, love flowers!In fact, my love of flowers has been long lived!When I turned 4 or 5I remember being asked what Iwanted for my birthday andliterallyall I wanted was flowersand homemade rolls...and

2010-02-13T16:18:00.001-07:00

This guy makes meH-A-P-P-Y-! {That's all!}

Get Motivated

2010-02-13T16:13:00.001-07:00

Last week I got to go to a "Get Motivated" seminar. Only a few of us from work got to go. Pretty lucky, eh?Anyway, there were several "famous" speakers. It was amazing to see and hear from them.Definitely motivating! Rudy Giulani Laura BushLove her!She's so REAL and geniune.Colin PowellAlso, very cool!

Missing in Action

2010-02-03T19:59:00.002-07:00

and here's why... I've been spending ALL my free time with this guy{fun guy} Saturday Ben and I spent the day in the SNOW!It's hard to believe that AZ has snow and pine trees.We had SO much fun!

Hot Air Ballon Festival

2010-01-12T17:55:00.001-07:00

This weekend I went with a few friends to the Cave Creek Hot Air Balloon Fesival.The coolest part was seeing the night-time parachuters with their pyrotechnics and thier lighted jumpsuits.The meteor looking things in the sky are actually the parachuters.Pretty spectacular. Balloons I had to get a pic of the ladybug balloon!

Me, Myself, and I

2010-01-10T10:28:00.004-07:00

I got "spotlighted" in Relief Society today and I thought I'd share with you some interesting "tid-bits" about me. Some of which were shared in my "spotlight."Pursuit: HappinessFavorites:-Animal: ladybug-Hobby: blogging, running/jogging, baking-Season: spring-Dessert: cheesecake-Vacation spot: NYC-Book or movie: Blind SideName a unique quirk about yourself. I love to vacuum.Where is the farthest

CA Christmas 2009

2010-01-05T21:05:00.004-07:00

I went "home" to California for Christmas this year and spent a whole week with the parentals and the other 2 unmarried siblings. We had a great time! me, Emily, and Bryan on our "hike"/"nature walk" in Laguna The view looking out over the ocean. Bryan turned 14 while we were home and can now attend the Stake Dances. He even got ordained as a teacher on Sunday. I'm so glad I was there for the

Coverage Certification

2010-01-05T09:31:00.003-07:00

First thing this morning I received an email that seriously made my day.Here's an excerpt:Congratulations! This will confirm that you received a Passing Score on the Coverage Certification Course. What a relief!I stressed over the 3 day class and2 day exam{in a major way}and I passed {the first time}!Even more impressive that my coworkers who have been in claims for over 20 years didn't pass!And

Twilight Years

2009-12-14T18:28:00.006-07:00

See the below link for a hilarious rendition of the "oh, so familiar" Young Single Adult Ward life with a Twilight series twist. Gotta love it!Twilight Years from Tom on Vimeo.

Bowling

2009-12-08T21:06:00.002-07:00

We've been bowling several times in the last few weeks. Fun, fun! Katie and Tom Me, Stacey, Sara (my roommie), and Lisa Lisa and me Lisa Katie

Gingerbread Houses 2009

2009-12-07T18:00:00.005-07:00

Sunday night after the Christmas Devotional I had some people over to make gingerbread houses. Here's some of the creations... "Billiam" with his modern creation. Julia, Raelene, Bill, Danny Lisa and Ben with their "classic" house. The crime scene created by a cop. Chelsey and Scott w/ their tower. Stacey and Lee "Dirty Seth" and "Dirty Stacey" always "up" to something. Julia andRaelene Katie and

Test Prep

2009-12-01T22:31:00.006-07:00

I just finished my final preparations for my 2 day test at work{10:30 pm}for an additional certification.I have a love/hate relationship with this certification.I wanta/need to pass it so I don't have to take the 3 day class again,{and let's be honest, I don't want my pride to be hurt},but I don't really wanna pass it 'cause it just means that I getmore "difficult"/not so easy claims.I took the

Football

2009-11-08T20:12:00.004-07:00

Saturday I went to the USC v ASU football game. We went to the tailgate party beforehand with a bunch of alumni. The band and the cheerleaders giving the pep rally. This cool looking cactus attacked me!Hundreds of tiny needles nestled themselves in my arm and shirt.Ouch!Fight on, Trojans! The refs and head coaches.My best attempt at getting a pic of Pete Carroll.{This one's for Rach.}

Football

2009-11-08T20:12:00.002-07:00

Saturday I went to the USC v ASU football game.We went to the tailgate party beforehand with a bunch of alumni. The pep rally with the band and the cheerleaders. This cool looking cactus attacked me!Hundreds of tiny needles nestled themselves in my arm and shirt.Ouch!Fight on, Trojans! The refs and head coaches.My best attempt at getting a pic of Pete Carroll.{This one's for Rach.}

Demo Derby '09

2009-11-08T19:54:00.002-07:00

Friday night I went to the AZ State Fair with a big group of friends.The demolition derby before all the demotition! A few of us fair-goers.

10 Year Reunion

2009-10-28T21:11:00.000-07:00

This weekend I went to my 10 year high school reunion.Here's the group of the Class of 99 HighlandersMy close friendsKristen, Kim, Cindy, me, Anna, and JulieIt was great to get caught up with my high school friends and to see what everyone is up to.Although I wish more people would have been able to come.

10 years

2009-10-21T18:43:00.002-07:00

I'm heading home this weekend toattend my10 YEARHIGH SCHOOL REUNION. I'm excited to see everyonefrom my adolescent years!

My Girls

2009-09-23T20:52:00.002-07:00

Last weekend I went to a Diamondbacks game with a couple of my friends.I think we were good luck charms 'cause they won! Woot!

2009-09-17T18:23:00.006-07:00

This morning I woke up at 6:27to my phone ringing.I couldn't figure outwho in the worldwould call me at 6-something in the a.m.?I answered.Much to my surprise...and my delight.A special someonewas calling fromthe other side of the worldwhile on a business tripin Japan!I wasn't very coherent.He might as well have beenspeaking Japanese.I wasn't making much sense.For all I know, I may have been

The Fam

2009-09-14T21:05:00.001-07:00

Proof that the WHOLE family was together!Aren't we cute?

2009-09-05T14:44:00.004-07:00

Today my heart is happyand my muscles are achy!I guess that's what going to the gym5 times this week will do to ya!Pretty much the best feeling!

Rafting Trip

2009-08-26T07:28:00.001-07:00

Several weeks ago we took a family vacation and rafted the American River.None of us had ever gone and we had a blast!Emily, the guide Hillary, Bryan, Uncle Mark, Casey, Dana, me, Aunt Jill and photographer Jeff Richardson The Whole Group

Angels v Rays

2009-08-21T18:19:00.001-07:00

Tuesday night afteran afternoon at the beach,soaking in the sun,playing in the wavesand developing our drip castle talents,we diddid another CA "must do"and went to an Angels game.Although the first half of the game wasextremely uneventful(only one hit with no runs),the Angels kicked it into gear and won6-0.Our view from the nose bleeds.Not pictured here:our promotional bobble headsand the

Pageant of the Masters

2009-08-21T18:12:00.001-07:00

Laguna BeachMom, Dad, Brandon, Rach, Bryan and I had a Kentucky Fried Chicken picnic on the beach before the art show. Lotsa local artists exhibit their original artwork, this one was one of my favs.{It's a bunch o' screws.} What is Pageant of the Masters you may ask?It's a "live" art show at an outdoor ampitheatre in Laguna beach.Basically, they take classic and contemporary art and make it the

CA YSA Conference

2009-08-21T18:02:00.002-07:00

One of my good friends helpd to plan a CA (all statewide) YSA Conference.I wanted to be part of the fun and see how it all came together so I "dragged" my friends Lisa and Jaime along. We drove over on Friday night and went to the Conference on Saturday and Sunday.We had a great time being fed...spiritually and physically!Lisa, me, Jaime wishing we werefulltime Californians.The weather was

Home Again

2009-08-11T00:03:00.003-07:00

There's no place like home.Remind me. Why did I leave this place?

CA Here I Come

2009-08-04T19:25:00.002-07:00

I'm getting excited for my trip to California this weekend.Here's just a few reasons why:Almost 9 days of "funness"Road trip with 2 AZ friendsAttending the YSA ConferencePartaking of Mom's home cooking goodnessGet to hear from an apostleHanging out with CA friendsSpending time with the famHanging out in the CA sunGoing to the beachPagaent of the Masters in Laguna"Working" from homeCampingRafting

Camping

2009-08-02T17:52:00.006-07:00

This weekend I went {roughing it} in the woods.We escaped the heat and cactiand went up to the mountainsoutside of Payson, Arizona A view looking out over the rim. Forest, Gooch, Nate, and Katie playing hearts. Stacey, Chad, Lisa and I played a rip roaring game of cribbage.We bet that that winners would get homemade cookies from the losers.Chad and I won...by a landslideaka we {skunked} 'em.So

Crazy Dream

2009-07-15T22:31:00.004-07:00

Several months ago I woke up with one of those,"Wow, that was a crazy dream" dreams.I was reminded of it again last night while talking to my brother's wife, Heather.I dreamed that I was visiting Steve and Heather in No Cal and we were on some kind of excursion out in the woods(I don't even know if their town is "wooded" or not).We were out frolicking or doing something silly.I kept smelling

All Cracked Up

2009-07-12T09:10:00.005-07:00

This morning I woke upcraving an egg burrito{a typical Sunday a.m. happening}However, that craving came to screeching haltwhen I found this... An entire dozen of frozen eggs.It's kinda hard to tell in the pic, but there's a pool of ice around each of the eggs. Some of them even cracked in the freezing process.They're all frozen solid and can't be extracted cuz the ice has 'em trapped.Hil-ar-i-ous

Sizzling

2009-07-11T15:05:00.002-07:00

My car tells me it is 107 degrees today...Tomorrow's blazing sun is gonna grace us temps of 114 degrees.Can I just say{so hot right now}?No worries thoughcause it's a dry heat{but it's HOT, nonetheless}A month from now I'll be{chilling}in the Cal-i-forn-i-a sunand I sure can't wait.Until thenI'll keep coolwith the{necessary commodity}air conditioning!

Happy Birthday, Rach!

2009-06-27T18:27:00.001-07:00

It's official!This girl is an adult.{She's 21!}Happy Birthday, Sister!Love ya!

Papacito

2009-06-22T21:38:00.003-07:00

My dad is pretty much the best dad ever!Not only is he one of the funniest guys I know,he's a pretty uh-mazing dad, too!He LOVES...making friends with strangers,embellishing stories,to laugh{so hard you'd think his pants would never dry},complimenting the chef{especially when he completes the manly art of b.b.q.},calling to "just check in"{while on his way home},to remind everyone about how the

Dancing Dads

2009-06-18T22:26:00.002-07:00

Last weekend I went to a WNBA Mercury gameand I saw the funniest thing...Click on the link below to see what I beheld with my very own eyes!http://www.nba.com/video/teams/suns/2009/04/07/dads_090406.flv.suns/index.htmlAnd as my dear, old dad would say,"I laughed so hard, I thought my pants would never dry."There's something about middle-aged men dancing hip-hopthat just makes me LOL!Happy

NYC Photos

2009-06-15T22:34:00.005-07:00

Here's a few of the highlights from my trip to New York!We had SOOO much fun!I can't wait to go back!

NYC

2009-06-14T20:52:00.000-07:00

WE HAD SOME OF THE BEST PIZZA ever! TIME SQUARE CENTRAL PARK...SO BEAUTIFUL STANDING IN A "NO STANDING ZONE"

NYC Teaser

2009-06-03T21:44:00.005-07:00

Here's just a few of the places we visited in NYC!I <3 NY.Carnegie Hall Tours Cathedrals Central Park Zoo Empire State Building Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Madison Square Gardens *Metropolitan Museum of Art* Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Museum of Natural History NBC Studio Tour New York Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour Rockefeller Center Tour Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum *Statue of

Big Apple Here I Come

2009-05-18T18:58:00.003-07:00

So, it's finally here...I'll be inNYCin less than3 days!I seriously can't wait! Any suggestions onplaces to goor places to eat?Happy Travels!

Birthday Celebrations

2009-05-06T19:22:00.008-07:00

I am officially one year older...and wiser, too! Look how many candles!It could have caught the whole house on fire! Some amigos The adorable ladybug cake!Courtesy of KarinaSunday night I had a BUNCH of peeps over for a birthday celebration.It made me realize how MANY awesome friends I have.True story.I wish i would've taken more pix.Monday{my actual birthday}my coworkers took me to lunchand my

Did that fall out, too?

2009-04-18T20:56:00.018-07:00

Our stuff strewn across the dirt road. The group BEFORE the cave In the caveAFTER the caveA small group from my ward went camping to the Oracle Caves last weekend.We arrived at about 9:45 p.m.all the campsites were full.{Why wouldn't they be on a perfect weather Friday night?}We decided to be"adventurous" aka we off-roadedto find a place to set up camp.The further we went the less options we

Photos Galore from Boston

2009-04-13T20:31:00.011-07:00

This last weekend I used my FREE flight and visited one of my fav peeps/mission companeras {companions) who is studying and working in Boston.{And also a great tour guide, I might add.} We had so much fun sight seeing, laughing, being silly,eating and {making friends with strangers}. The famous Boston ducks East CoastNow I can say I've travelled from "sea to shining sea." Bunker Hill Memorial

Boston

2009-04-13T19:32:00.018-07:00

My trip to Boston was just {LOVELY} Dunkin' Donuts was literally on every corner John Hancock's memorial Park Another Park Typical view looking up the streets In the subway Harvard Square news stand Flower StoreGirly I know. But I LOVE flowers! Harvard Cool bridge A not so good picture of Fenway Park (on the right) Boston Temple View from Periwinkle's restaurant

He Lives!

2009-04-12T21:57:00.004-07:00

On this Easter Sabbath,I am reminded thatOur Savior lives!He lived,He died,and livesAGAIN!For youand for me!I love Him andam so gratefulfor Him!For hislife,example,ATONEMENT,forgiveness,and LOVE!May we all liveas He would haveus live,by wordand by deed!

Uncle Sam

2009-04-07T09:55:00.003-07:00

I FINALLYfinished my2008 taxes!It feels oh so good to have 'em done!Uncle Sam was good to me this year!Making it possible for my trips to Boston andNew York City! :)Doesn't it feel good to be a {contributing member of society}?

2009-04-01T23:21:00.003-07:00

Five years ago today{April 1}I received a callI'll never forget.A call frommy mission president.At first it was chit chat,but thenit turned serioussomething along these linesSister Redd,We appreciate your service.Mission well done.Remember how youextendedyour time here?Well, you've extendedit TOO LONG.You'll be going homemid transfer.Policy let's sisters servefor "x" number of daysand you're at "

Peralta Trail Hike

2009-03-31T22:50:00.003-07:00

Some of the SurvivorsWard Peralta trail HikeMarch 21, 2009

Close to Home

2009-03-31T22:43:00.001-07:00

Check out these hilarious blogs about single Mormon girls!http://www.whymormongirlsstaysingle.com/http://mormoninmanhattan.blogspot.com/

Legendary Trip to the Grand Canyon

2009-03-19T22:55:00.002-07:00

Emily, Limhi, me, and CaraWe got talking and none of us girls had ever been to the Grand Canyon so Limhi, the spontaneous guy that he is, decided to take us to the Canyon the next morning.Uh-mazing!More pictures to come...although the pix don't do it justice!

Rascal Flatts in AZ

2009-03-19T22:43:00.003-07:00

I pretty much love Rascal Flatts.Here's the group of us who went to the concert last week.

She's Back

2009-03-19T22:28:00.002-07:00

Em is back! It's so good to have her back!

Special Delivery

2009-02-18T14:48:00.009-07:00

18 months agomy sis and I werein the o.c. andwe sent my sisoff to a far off place...Provo for a short whileand later to Bilbao Spain.15 months agoi departed the o.c.and moved to a far off place...Phoenix.Tomorrow I will be en routevia a short car ridefrom Phoenix to L.A.to pick up a special someone!In just a few short hours,this delivery/special someone will been route on a LONG plane ride