Tagged

Wow...two in a row for me. I am definitely back. Mom Duffy tagged me, so here is my response...

25 years ago: in the pre existence

20 years ago: I was 4 months old

15 years ago: I was five years old, this is the year Erik was born. I got a "my newborn baby" doll. I named him Tyler. Why? I have no idea. Probably because it was a name Alyssa really liked and I copied everything she did! I remember after Christmas break when Erik was born I brought in those really yummy Sees Candy lollipops with a cute tag for everyone in my class! I was in kindergarten, Mrs. Crandel's class. I remember I got a box of crayons. I always asked to borrow my desk buddy, Ryan Johnson's, crayons and so for Christmas that year he gave me one of those HUGE 4 tiered boxes with a built in sharpener in the back! His mom was a definite decorator and wrapped it beautifully with an angel cut out tag. It was so pretty we use it as an ornament, every year I come across it I remember my old desk buddy!

10 years ago: I was in 5th grade. This is the year I was in Moscow Classical Ballet Company's Nutcracker performance. That was one of the neatest experiences I've had. I learned so many things. I remember the auditions, there were a couple hundred girls auditioning and only 16 parts total. As some girls were "cut" there were lots and lots of tears and mom's complaining about there daughters being better and should have stayed. My mom and I had a private conversation about being a good sport and being happy just to audition. "Making it" was a bonus. Then when I made it there was a mix up, only 4 boys and 4 girls were to make the final cut, noe 8 of each! So instead of everyone performing every night we had to form a ratation. Immediately moms were arguing and complaining. My mom and I however sat quietly and waited for my assignment, I was the only one in every performance. Then we had a nice chat about how I didn't get that part because I was the best dancer but because I smiled the most. Character goes a long way! This one girl Marina got "the spot in the middle, the cutest costume, and she really was the best dancer, but she got the least amount of performances because she was so pushy and the dancer directors didn't like that. I remember the rehersals being so hard because the directors only spoke Russian and used the French ballet terms to communicate, but I never really took time to learn the names in class I just watched what the teacher was doing! I also remember a few nights before the first performance the kind of picked me up and put me in a sled and told me to wave! I had gotten an extra bonus part!

5 years ago: I was 15, my sophomore year of high school, on the song team. We were practicing like crazy for our first competition! This is also the year Johnny was born. Thats about all I remember. In high school sports seem to consume everything...even memories!

1 year ago: Wrapping up my last semester at BYUI!!! Talking to Josh everyday on the phone. Showing off my ring to everyone I saw. Planning the wedding. I was also making about 100 batches of cookie dough for a class fund raiser! The hand mixer broke and so I did most by hand! I had the muscles to prove it!

Yesterday: Went to work. Took Josh for a french dip sandwich in celebration of completing his 3rd semester of Law school! We've hit the half way mark! Not quite able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. ;-) Made fudge for my work pot luck party.

Today: work, holiday pot luck at work, showed Josh off to my co workers. Ate way too much. Now I'm home in my jammies blogging.

5 snacks I enjoy: golden spoon, cold stone, In'n'out milkshakes, homemade ice cream (sensing a theme???), and fruit

5 things I would do with a million dollars: start having kids, buy a house, get a car, pay off all of our student loans, write a big fat tithing and "other" check to the church.

5 places I would run away to: the cabin, mine and josh's parent's house, the beach (specifically Riviera, next to Califia), the temple

5 TV shows I like: seinfeld, friends, king of queens, everybody loves raymond, america's next top model

5 things I hate doing: cleaning up "potty accidents" at school, staying up later than my mind, cleaning out/unloading the car, shaving my legs (but yes I do it anyways), watch an entire baseball game on tv.

5 biggest joys of the moment: I can go to bed soon, tomorrow is Friday and a pay day, Josh is sitting next to me rubbing me feet, I didn't have to do any dishes because Josh did them this afternoon (He really is amazing!), Only a week until we're home!!!

I tag: megan peterson (hehehe)

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Rachel and Brittany



I started a nutcracker collection....it all begins with one!

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Alright.....enough with the name calling! I'm back! I make no promises...but I will try to be a little bit more consistent. So last time I posted I was reading the Twilight series, I believe I finished the third book, Eclipse, the very next day! I'm dying for the next book and the first movie to come out! We've been up to utah, out to California, home working, "schooling", and getting ready for Christmas!!! School/work has been crazy. I'm learning to not be grossed out by things that used to make me gag! I'm on my way. I even changed some bandages the other day without getting chills and cringing! (This is why I've never considered nursing for a career). The funny thing is I don't mind when it is my own blood. That I has seen many times, but when it's someone else...I don't do so well. It's getting late (for me) and while I do want to cath up with my postings I need to get to bed and rest for the next few crazy days! But I won't disappoint, I have a few pictures of the apartment and some of the young women. I had them over to watch my favorite Christmas movie, "It's A Wonderful Life!" That is all for now....until next time!