My Bridal Shower + some!

I love this picture of Brooke and Sandy! Brooke has a little Elvis lip thing going on...she must have heard Sandy talking about getting married by Elvis in Vegas!

I had so much while I was in Utah! I found a dress and it didn't take that long! So it left me more time to spend with some friends! I was able to go shopping with Courtney, Brooke and Sandy! It was so much fun!
My shower was great! Thank you for all of you who helped plan and who came to support me!
We started by playing a game that Courtney arranged...like the Newly Wed game. She had previously asked Jed a bunch of questions and then I had to answer them to see how well we knew each other. When I got a question wrong I had to chew a gum ball! They were not small gumballs either! I had so many gumballs it was gross, I am sure it was awful for everyone watching also!

Aunt Vicki she is sooo sweet and always has been! I Love her!

Jed's Aunt Dot and Jenny and His mom Myrna!

My awesome bridesmaids! Again! They are beautiful!

Another game was they divided into groups and had to create a wedding dress! then they modeled them for us, and I got to choose my favorite. Which was Maddy and her 80's style gown. She is the 2nd from the right! Second place was Kambria Lori's baby...she was sooo adorable!
Another totally awesome game was "Pin the Hose on the Fireman"--Need I say more?

Rio De Janeiro Norte Mission Reunion! (still catching up)

"AVANTE MISSIONÃRIO SEMPRE AVANTE!"

O MELHOR MISSÃO NA MUNDO!

I served from December 2004-July 2006 in the Rio De Janeiro North mission! My mission president from Brazil was visiting UT for his son's wedding, so everyone got together for a reunion. I just happened to be in town and was lucky to be there! It was really great to be with those I served with and to again here the counsel of my mission president. My mission president has been just as influential to my personal testimony as my own parents!
President Quatel has always had a strong spiritual presence and it was so great to see him
Sister Joanne Richey Davis! My mission Mom! She was my trainer and she was so great! I got along so well with her and we had so much fun. I remember the first night we went out to one of the most rural parts of my mission walking through the dusty roads at night...it was so surreal! I will never forget that night. I didn't understand anything they were saying and I was really distracted by the geckos running on the walls. It was great!
These were some of the sisters I served with throughout my mission! They are so wonderful! It is impossible to explain the bond and memories you share with those you serve with! It was so great to see them!

Just catching up!

On my trip to Utah Heath and I went on a short hike/walk...actually we drove most of the way then walked on the 4-wheeler trail to get a better view (...and I was in flip flops). Utah is beautiful in it's own dry way.
Can you see the baby Horny Toad? They were all over the place! but it blends in really well you don't see him until you almost step on him and he scurries away.
Same picture just cropped down. He is right in the middle of the picture.

Heath and I on our little hike! It was fun to get sometime with by favorite brother! He and I are good friends and I really miss having someone to go to the movies with! Or just getting a Coke and going on a drive.
My nieces and nephews were staying at my mom's place and we had tons of fun! I really love hanging out with them! We had all sorts of fun, playing tag, red-rover, red-rover (which is always dangerous)

Sid getting up close and personal!

This is us tormenting Wib and trying to get a "happy...'look like you love each other' picture"

I think the best was rocking out on Rock Band with the kids! They really kicked butt!

"Okay kids! Look like you love each other!"

Stay tuned!

Sorry I haven't kept up my blog. It has been kind of a crazy week. I haven't really felt that great all week, in fact today I had to leave work because I was feeling so sick. I hope I feel better tomorrow! I am planning on going to Fairbanks to see Jed but we will see if I am still puking or not.

Keep in touch I will be posting more things soon.

HOME SWEET HOME

Home sweet home! I am glad to be home! I love Utah! It is great to eat out of my parents garden and to see all the acres of corn everywhere! It is really fun to see all my family and friends. Now the real planning begins!

I'm Coming Home

Tomorrow I leave to come back to Utah. My flight leaves at 1:30am and I will arrive in Utah Wednesday morning around 10-ish! I am so excited to be back in Utah. I am excited for the hot weather! I have a million things that I have planned while I am there.

My Trip Agenda:
Wednesday: Bike ride with Mama Beck to see if her bike will fit me...and some last minute training. After maybe a movie with Heath or something.
Thursday: Dentist Appointment, Dress shopping, and Mission Reunion with my President from Brazil!
Friday: Dress Shopping, Dress shopping, maybe lunch with Jed's mom...maybe...Dress shopping, get my rental bike from Mad Dogs and my Bridal Shower.
Saturday: The ULCER, 112 mile bike ride with Mama Beck and Annette! YAY! (the original reason why I am going to be in Utah! YAY again!)
Sunday: Church, visiting old friends, sleep and treat my sore muscles and sunburns!
Monday: Dentist (if needed...I hope not!) another Doctors appointment at noon. (just taking advantage of my parents insurance while I can!) More Dress shopping, (hopefully I will find something the first day and won't have to worry about it) wedding planning, invitations, anything that needs to be done with wedding stuff! Dinner with friends!
Tuesday: I want to go swimming(optional) !! (or lunch with Jed's mom if Friday doesn't work) Swing by Danville and say Hi to my old friends!
Wednesday: Flying home at 5pm

Phew...wow! I am soooo excited I will see you all soon!

Sarah Palin

I left work early Friday to drive to Fairbanks, as usual I was listening to my favorite podcast from Utah and they had a little excerpt from Sarah Palin's final speech which she gave earlier this week in Fairbanks. (I have the link below from the Conan O'Brien show) But I heard this on the radio and I, like the majority of the people in the country, thought What in the world is she talking about? But then I started to realize that only the "Sourdoughs" (English Translation: People who have lived in Alaska for a number of years) could understand her speech. She was talking in "Alaskan". I have only been here for three months so I am still considers a Cheechakos (English Translation: A newcomer)! When I first heard this I laughed really hard and was so confused but When I figured out what she was saying--- it kind of made sense! (Kind of) It is still funny to listen to. I still aspire to get my picture with her someday! Sarah Palin 2012!