Wedding reception's in March

Amanda and I March 15

Amber, Zoe and I

Annie California Reception March 8th

BBQ & Long Boarding

Using the timer doesn't always have the best focus

Not the best at holding the camera out but I didn't cut any heads off

Laying on our long boards

In the elevator on our way up to skate

This was another fabulous weekend in the OC. I began my morning with a 4 mile run down to Target and back. With gas prices reaching over $3.50 a gallon I decided to get two things done at once by working out and picking up a gift for the baby shower. I headed off to the baby shower for Tracy followed by a few short errands and home to read my book followed by baking a few goodies for the BBQ. After this perfect day I headed out with friends up to Huntington for a little BBQ followed by a 2 hour session of long boarding in a parking structure at the University California Irvine.

Friday Night

After a super stressful week and my transcripts not showing up I needed to get out of Irvine. Aubrey and I headed off to LA after work to see our friend Henry play at the Roxy on Sunset. Henry is a very talented musician and he put on a sweet show. It was a fabulous evening!

Let there be light

Today was another 10 hours of work. I am ready to relax and catch up on reading for book club next week. I have spent the last month working on my application for grad school. The degree would be Masters in Counseling in the Student Development Higher Education Option. I finally submitted my application to CSULB and just need to finish up my letter. I am keeping my fingers crossed that my transcripts show up in the mail tomorrow. Everything is due Monday. I am really cutting it close. Work has become more stressful then ever. I am so grateful that my training for a second triathlon in April is keeping me sane. I have wonderful friends who love and support me! Off to read my book in time for book club Monday night. Hope February ends on a great note for the rest of you!

Long Beach Aquarium

My newphew Jack was left behind while his parents play in Hawaii for 9 days. I had free tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach so I spent my day off on Friday helping follow him around for the morning. I invited my friends Rachel and her two girls, Hillary & Avery along with my parents.

Happy Birthday Becky

Kristin,Laura,Andrea,Becky

Andrea,Becky,Laura,Kristin

The first photo is at Andrea Wedding and the second was taken at Laura Wedding 2007. I met Becky sometime during my first semester at Utah State in 1999. Besides her being a great friend to me she is also a great wife, mother, and talented business women. She has been a huge blessing in my life and opens her home every time I head up to Utah to play. I appreciate her kind heart and fun loving personality. I hope you had a very Happy 27th Birthday and all continues to go well for your family.

My 1st Triathlon

Rachael and I just before the race

And we are off!

We are just finishing the run

Transition Zone

Walking bike down to start line.

On the road

I am taking this corner pretty fast

We are just about done riding and feeling good.

Running bike into transition zone.

I am glad to be done as I wipe the water off my face.

This was as easy as 1-2-3. My number was 123 and it took me 1 hour 23 minutes to finish a 3.3 mile run, 10 mile bike and 250 yard swim. This morning at 5am it was a chilly 39 degrees but the weather warmed up during the race. This race took place on University California Irvine (UCI) campus. A huge thanks for all the best wishes. There was a nice little crowd cheering Rachel and I on the entire time. Thanks to my special photographer for the day. Dad you are the best!

Rock n Bowl

Tonight was great night of bowling while the rain came down in the OC. I did manage to break 100 on the first game. Great group of friends and a fun evening.

February

Aahhhh! I can't believe it is already February. This weekend I threw a party at the house with about 50 guest showing up to mingle and dance. It was a great way to start the month off with my parents out of town. I had the best upcoming DJ spin the music. THANKS Messick!

I had some productive long days and January flew by. I am expecting this year to move along just as quickly. This month there is something going on each night after work and I am excited for life and all that I will be able to accomplish. I have been really diligent about my training for the triathlon in two more weeks. I am working out almost 5 days a week when time permits in the morning for 30 minutes to an hour. This morning at 7am the sun was shinning and the sky was a beautiful blue. My bed was so warm but after 5 minutes of laying there I headed out to the pool for a swim. Just another Great day!

A loved Prophet

Writing my personal thoughts on this blog is something I will be doing very little sharing on. I do feel it is appropriate to share my brief testimony and experience Sunday evening. As I sat down in the fireside Sunday evening I received 4 text message and the first coming from my dad. It was the news that President Hinckley has just passed away in the last hour. My heart became a little softer at that moment. The fireside began and the after the opening remarks the sister conducting turned the time over to President Emmett. Many us already knew the news he was about to share. I watched my father tear up and become emotional in sharing with the group of 500+ young adults how the beloved President of the church had passed away in the last hour at home. His family members and close friends were with him. At that moment I was so grateful for my father and his example and testimony of a living Prophet here on earth. For the last 12 years I have tried to soak in and follow the Prophets council. I truly know that he was a man called of God to lead and guide us through many world events and natural disasters. He always encouraged members to stand a little taller, be a little better, a littler kinder, a little more generous, a little more courteous, a little more thoughtful, a little more outreaching to others. I have been blessed to be in his presences a few times in the last 12 years. While attending college I made it into a few conference sessions and other events in the conference center. Most recently being able to attend the Newport Beach Temple Dedication and him waving hello into the room I was sitting. My love for the temple and testimony is strengthen each time I attend. I am grateful for my membership in the church and my testimony that God lives and that he sent his son to live and die for me so I can return to my Father in Heaven. Funeral Services will be on Saturday February 2, 10:00 am broadcast in most church buildings and KBYU TV.

A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE

I have been blessed with three amazing brothers. The youngest entering the world Jan. 30th 1987. It was not long till I took on the role as playing another mother too him. He endured a lot from me as I was good at bossing him around. He has this wonderful ability to love all those that surround him. He is quick to put his arm around you in any photo. His energy and fun loving spirit has brought a lot of joy to the family. He is a very talented soccer player and skier and all around athlete with little fear. In the last year I watched him become a Man of God loving and studying the gospel daily preparing for his mission to be a representative of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He is my little hero! Happy 21st Elder Emmett! He will return home June 2009.

Saturday at Sea World

I don't believe this day could have been any better. My little brother Brian and his new bride to be Jackie were in town for the weekend. I sell Sea World tickets at work discounted and my rep was able to comp me 4 tickets for the day. Love my job! The crowds were small and the weather for a January day was beautiful. I have not been down to Sea World since I was a young teenager. Enjoy the few photos I was able to capture during the day.

Beautiful Friends

Just a few photos from hanging out with friends at the Ure home in Laguna on a Sunday evening.