An incredible past...and a spotless future.

Long story short...I joined Google+ and all of my picasa photos were attached to my profile. I didn't so much love that, so when asked, I opted to delete them from my Google+ account. Little did I know that is where Google stores all of my blog images. Conclusion-- a very unhappy me and NO images on my blog. I guess that means a fresh start and a lot of work if I want them back. In the meantime, here's to one of my best years yet...

2011

Went snowmobiling in Christmas Meadows. Made my first cake with fondant. Somehow mended a friendship I thought I may have lost. Chalk and Holi Krishna. Vacationed in Maui. Loved running Ragnar/Wasatch Back. Witnessed closely the circle of life in nature. Used my passport. Repelled a 250 ft waterfall. Went to the temple. Blessed by seeing the birth of a child. Lake Powell (‘nough said). Saw the largest copper mine in the world (for the first time). Ran a marathon. Went Canyoneering. ALL of my immediate family in the Celestial Room…kind of amazing. My oldest niece was baptized. Festival of Trees. Season tickets BYU football. Paid off my car. Went to Costa Rica.Once again realized…
I have a VERY GOOD LIFE.

3D

I went to the movies recently and saw this....




I thought Ashton might just jump out and tell me I was being punked. NOPE. $24.95.... Are you kidding me?! Who sees so many 3D movies that they find themselves in desperate need of their own pair of glasses. Not only do they sell them, but if you will take note, there are multiples that are sold out. Seriously, how could I not love this? Can't you just imagine being out with someone and they whip out their own pair of 3D glasses, that would be priceless.

Awesomeness

I went to Disneyland with some of the members of my family recently and saw this awesomeness. I loved it. Disneyland never disappoints. The weather however did disappoint. We are talking rain for 2 days straight....not awesomeness.
This is my grandpa. He embodies awesomeness. He is the hardest working 86 year old man I know of. He still has a huge garden that he works in daily. Look at him how can you not love him...sweater vest and all.
This is my grandma's arm. How many grandmas are up for a fake Halloween tattoo on their arm. Amazing. She was only upset that the cat was wrinkly. I love her.
These are my two oldest nieces. They are adorable. Dress up at grandma's...they love it. I adore them.
This last picture is taken at Jordon Commons. This display is set up with a space provided to take your picture. Who at the movie theatre sees an advertisement for an upcoming movie and needs a photo op?! Seriously?! I seized the opportunity. (fyi I do not care about this upcoming flick even one iota)

So Ya Know...

-I am addicted to this stuff. I put it on everything. I eat it with crackers, I put it on my toast, I eat it with fruit....you name it.
-The sunflower market makes bread that is amazing...and only 50 calories a slice. All sorts of kinds too--Cinnamon raisin, Jalapeno cheddar, white, 9 grain....all delightful! The down side to this is that I somehow just end up rationalizing partaking of more of it.

-The eighth grade called and wants it zits back. Seriously, I am almost, well...too old for this!

-How can you not just love the question of 'why not?' after someone asks if you are dating someone? Really?!...what you want me to say?

-Does anyone else have a song that somehow comes to your mind every single day. Not so much in any sort of emotional attachment or meaningful way...it just somehow ends up there?

-55 degrees, the pod, Gauge, and the parkway---we pretty much rocked it!

-I know I have not been skiing enough when I told my dad I was going and he asked if I remembered how...not ok!

-Edamame-- why did I not know about you sooner?!

-TOMS...I highly recommend them

-At this rate I will need an eye lift by the time I am thirty---my eyelids, yes just the lids, for some unknown reason occasionally get swollen and droopy (been to the eye doctor he had no answers for me) It is not good when I get an eyeliner line across the center of my eyelid cause it folds over so far. seriously?! my eyes appear half-closed, they are so small, as is.