First post... which lasts a million years.

Well I'm joining the blogging world. No particular reason ( I feel like everyone always has a cool reason to blog and I don't. I just want to). I guess I decided that since it was my 21st birthday, I could be considered old enough to blog now, right? Especially since plenty of those younger than me already have fun blogs. So I'm joining in.

So here are my recent goings-ons...

First, our mom's came up to visit and we had a blast. We had plenty to do, so we were kind of running around a lot, but it was really great. We got to see Katie perform in Extravadance, which was fantastic, and we went shopping in Idaho Falls and found the perfect dress for mom for Adam's wedding. It was a blast, thanks for coming mom!

Extravadance, with the star of the show!

Then came my birthday, which was so much fun. My roommates (plus Jeff) kidnapped me on my way home from school and took me to Leatherby's in Idaho Falls. I've been meaning to go there ever since I came up here and it finally happened! It was really good and the service was fantastic, but overall... the Utah one is a little better. But still a fabulous way to spend my birthday. Thanks roommies!!! (And Jeff!!). We came home and watched my favorite movie, Bride Wars. I know many don't like this movie, but I rather enjoy it.

And I have to add that Jeff gave me an awesome bag of Marshmellow Mateys, some of my favorite cereal... I loved it and ate it all rather quickly. But I couldn't get a picture of it to upload, so it's not on here. But I still really appreciate it Jeff! And Adam and Sarah stopped by on my birthday to give me a giftcard to the Cocoa Bean, a "gourmet cupcake cafe" thats up here. Adam has taken me there for my birthday every year that we've been up here and it's been really fun, so they brought me a gift card so I could still go. Thanks everybody!

Aubree's present was sitting in the hallway

when I opened my door. It was like a candy-gram,

but more like a food-gram. Which is very

appropriate for a college student. :)

Mallory gave me this awesome crazy-straw cup, love it.

Katie made me muffins (my favorite) and

decorated the table with a green table cloth

and st. patrick's day accessories!

At the Idaho Falls Leatherby's... not the same name,

but similar food, setting, etc.. I was still blindfolded

and didn't know where we were.

Katie and I got out of dance class early that day and

enjoyed the warm sunshine... that was a little bright

and we could barely keep our eyes open for any pictures.

They gave us sweet firemen hats since it was my birthday.

After that was my photo shoot for my final project. I had to have 2 portraits of 2 different people, so I asked Katie and Jeff to come in. I took some pictures of them separate and then we did some couple shots just for fun. I really had fun with this, my poor photo subjects were probably going crazy, but doing their pictures reminded me of why I want to be a photographer. I've really been struggling lately with that because I have a really hard time in my photo classes. But this experience has re-motivated me to still become a photographer because I love it! And I love portraits of couples most of all, which is why I'm going to be a wedding photographer (something that is rather frowned upon in the 'artistic world' up here).

This is their favorite--the 1900's

don't-ever-smile-picture

As roommates (plus Jeff--we basically just consider him a roommate now) we went to the Idaho Falls temple to do baptisms. It was really fun, I've never been to that temple before. Jeff did the baptisms and confirmations, which was really awesome. We're glad he's around and appreciate his worthiness and willingness to serve.



Okay, this post is forever long, but since I have a blog now, I actually want to post things. So don't worry, there's more...
Yesterday I went to my good friend Angela Banks's bridal shower. It was a lot of fun, I just love that girl and will really miss her. But I really enjoyed my college-style wrapping of her present. I was pretty impressed with it myself!

And last but not least was Jared's mission farewell. That was last week, so I'm a little out of order, but oh well. It was really impressive to see my missionary brother standing up there preaching so powerfully from the pulpit. I was so impressed because he just took us to scripture after scripture and I was totally amazed by his knowledge of the scriptures. It was incredible. He will be an absolutely phenomenal missionary to the people of Peru. He is wonderful and I look up to him so much. His testimony is so strong and powerful. I love him!!!

The whole group, missing Spencer and family in Tennessee.

We missed them!

Grandpa and Grandma Luke

Grandpa and Grandma Mackay

The brothers--each trying to look better

than the other

Mom and Dad

And his favorite sister... :)

Well, thats my life for the past few weeks, since I've had the thoughts of starting this blog.
Congratulations!! You made it all the way to the end!! So now that I'm caught up, hopefully the rest of my posts won't be this long. Have a good week!