...

Tonight was kind of an incredible night. I was able to spend it with the English family. I love being there. I love how they welcome me with open arms and how much love I feel at that home. I was having a hard time tonight with some anxiety and not feeling so well. Trent offered to give me a blessing. It was such a powerful blessing and I knew it came straight from Heavenly Father. I left their home feeling at peace and I had a smile on my face. I will forever be grateful for tonight. 

.olympus.titans.

For those of you who didn't know, Olympus High School is 60 years old and is being rebuilt this year. This is a little tender subject for me since I had so many amazing memories in that school. Basketball is huge deal at Olympus since the team is always amazing. This particular basketball game was a big deal because it was the last home game at the old high school and it was against our rival team...SKYLINE. I was so happy that Trent and I were able to make it to the game. Of course...Olympus won. I have a lot of pride in this school so I was stoked. I was also able to run into some old friends there so that was a bonus. GO TITANS!

Ran into this beautiful girl at half time! We were SBO's and Vicki Belnap survivors together. We were both a little overwhelmed after not seeing each other in 93 years!

My date to this epic game!

I love this little goober....too much.

GO TITANS.

.2.15.13.

This was a Valentine's to remember. I am usually one of those haters on Valentine's Day but I couldn't have loved this year more. Since I had dance company on Valentine's Day, Trent and I celebrated on the 15th. I had no idea what he had planned up his sleeve so it was a lot more exciting since I LOVE surprises. 

We got to his house and had a candlelit dinner set up. He made some of his favorite dishes. He also had flowers and my favorite candy (Reese's) for me! 

He then told me he had a gift for me and pulls out his guitar. He wrote me a song that may have brought me to tears. 

He was sweet enough to go to the Olympus basketball game since I REALLY wanted to go. Another post to come about this game!

He was sweet enough to go to the Olympus basketball game since I REALLY wanted to go. After the game we went to Sub Zero for some ice cream. This place is legit! They pour your flavor of ice cream in liquid form in a bowl and then spray it with liquid nitrogen to freeze it. It was so yummy! Coffee ice cream for me please!

All I will say is that this year's Valentine's was one to remember. Than you Trent for making it so special!

.fortune.favors.the.brave.

Last night Trent and I decided to try out a new Chinese restaurant. If you know me and Trent...we LOVE trying new things. And this was totally worth it. Along with the bill came fortune cookies. (My favorite) My fortune read the following:

Trent and I just looked at each other and started laughing! How crazy?! I was so excited and happy to get a fortune that was soon going to be coming true. INDIA!!! May 14,  2013 will be the start of something pretty amazing and I cannot wait!

**p.s. that night I had a dream that I was packing up for India and I woke up so excited and happy!**

Opposition in all things...

Tonight I had a neat experience.
I was getting ready for bed and Trent called me
and we decided to read scriptures before we headed to bed.
I was wanting to go to sleep due to a head ache
but Trent helped me pull out my Book of Mormon and read.
We read out of 2 Nephi in chapter 2.
I have never really paid close attention to this chapter.
Tonight I did.
After we finished reading,
I asked Trent what he liked about the chapter.
He went on saying some pretty neat stuff that I feel like I should share...

"There is a need for opposition in all things. If we didn't experience the bad things in life, we would never know the good things. (verse 13) Sometimes people ask the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" We look at sad times like the Sandy Hook shooting and 9/11. Those experiences brought our country together and because of that, the lives of future elementary school students and flight passengers will be saved. We need sad times to know the good things in life and to appreciate what we have been blessed with."

I loved everything he said that I hurry and grabbed my laptop to type it up.
We really do live in a cruel world.
I am one of those people who ask, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"
I remember when my car got broken into 2 times within 2 weeks.
I asked that question over and over again.
Asking Heavenly Father why in the world he would do that to me.
I was angry.
Precious things were stolen and those are things I will never get back.
But this, however, taught me to be more cautious and safe.
It goes back to what Trent said.
Bad things happen so we can feel happiness.
If Adam hadn't partaken of the forbidden fruit,
he would have never known happiness because he would have never felt misery.
I never really understood that teaching until tonight.

I am truly blessed to have people in my life who motivate me
to go to school and try new things and help me open up my scriptures to read every night.

Truly blessed.

Thank you.

It's 2013 Ya'll!

Soooo....for those of you how read my blog will come to find that I have been MIA and haven't blogged in a while. The end of 2012 was crazy busy with work, my grandpa's funeral, Christmas, family in town, etc. BUT, I am back and ready to blog and share my life experiences!

I want to start out by telling you about my New Year's Eve.
Wow.
What an incredible night?!
My parents were amazing enough to hire "Cruzin' Sushi" to come cater our dinner.
I knew that we had a sushi chef coming over but I didn't think it would be like this!
I pulled up to my parents house and there on our driveway was this huge truck.
Anna and Josh (the chefs) were walking in and out of it with containers
full of sushi ingredients and platters of who knows what.
My mom had the table as set up so beautifully...she always does.
My parents were nice enough to let us all (me, hugh and stephen) bring dates.
It was an all around fun packed dinner!
Anna made the sushi in front of us while Josh would be in the truck
frying our tempura and other yummy treats!
I cannot tell you how amazing this was.
Anna then invited us to come and make our own sushi.
That was an experience!
We have found a new tradition and I am so happy!
I love my family so much and it was so much fun to spend New Year's Eve with them.

After dinner, Trent and I headed over to say hello to my Aunt Annette.
They were in the middle of games but it was good to see them!
We then headed over to Trent's friend Jonathan's parent's house.
We played some games and had a good laugh.
The Deesing family has a tradition where they burn their Christmas tree at midnight
and shoot off fireworks.
Watching the tree light up was awesome!
We watched an amazing firework show.
If you know me...you will know that I LOVE fireworks!
It was a good way to end the night.

I loved the year 2012....
but bring it on 2013!

Blessed...

It's days like today where I really had to "keep calm and carry on".
Work was a little up and down.
I wanted to go home the second I clocked in.
I wanted to go back to bed.
I just wanted to relax.
My shift was coming to an end and I found myself shutting down.
Physically and emotionally.
I wanted to be done.
I was praying for some sort of peace or maybe a miracle of some sort.
After counting down my till in the back, I walked out to the front to clock out and there was a surprise for me.
One of my best friends.
Trent.
He knew I was struggling today and he came to take me to Cafe Rio.
That was all.
Cafe Rio.
Then we went to Best In Music to play guitars and pianos.
It was a short visit but it was all I needed.
I came home to roomies Aubrey and Macy.
We sat and talked.
Laughed.
Watched Miss Congeniality and admired the actress Sandra Bullock.
8:30....I got tired.
What?
Just what I needed.
After a quick phone call with my mummy and a sweet good night from her I am off to bed.
This day started out a little slow.
I wanted it to end at 8 AM.
But after support from friends and family,
I am a happy camper.
I loved today.
Bring it on tomorrow.

Disney On Ice Take 3!

I have Disney Entertainment auditions in t-minus 18 days....
What better way to get excited for the magic than go to Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3?!
This is me and Aubrey's THIRD time going and it was just as magical as the first time.
We wrote "ANDY" on the bottom of one of our cowboy boots :)
Hey! You're never too old too go to such a magical event!

What is a magical event without some food to start out with?
I received notice from Aubrey the other day that she had never been to TGI Friday's.
WHAT?!?!
TGI's is my all time favorite restaurant!
Trent's family and mine would always go there growing up.
We headed over to TGI's.
After some debating from Aubrey on what to get, we were ready to order.
Linda was our waitress.
She is awesome!
She called Aubrey, "Love".
We loved Linda.
She got a good tip :)

We drove out to Energy Solution's Arena.
Blasting music and jamming was a must.
We got to our seats. We were in the upper bowl to start out with.
At intermission we were able to snag some seats on the lower bowl.
They were awesome!
Trent went out to "make a phone call"
Came back and threw 2 Bullseye stuffed animals at us.
Presents!
He is such a good friend!
We held them on our laps and enjoyed the second half of Toy Story 3 on ice!
I loved acting like a child and saying "BOOOOO" when Lotso came out!
Don't worry....I wasn't the only one in the arena.

Ahhh the magic of Disney.
Such a memorable night.
I will never get sick of Disney on Ice.
Thank you Trent for providing the tickets!
Thank you Linda for serving us amazing food!
Thank you Aubrey for wearing your Woody backpack and making us giggle!
and.....thank you Walt Disney for providing the magic!

Now get to me Orlando!!

Concert of angels...

Today was an incredible day.
After a lot of frustration, KSL ads, phone calls and texts,
Trent, Aubrey and I were able to get tickets to the Parachute concert.
Parachute is one of Trent's favorite bands.
He was stoked.
Tessa Barton and her band were opening for them.
Aubrey and I were stoked.
It was the best of both worlds.

Parachute was awesome!
I recognized a few of their songs.
They know how to put on a show!

Now rewinding to the pre-show.
I love watching Tessa perform.
Ever since her sweet sister Sophie passed away, I see so much of Sophie through Tessa.
I used to perform with Sophie in a singing and dancing group and I saw so much passion in her when she performed.
That passion shows through Tessa now.

"I want you to think of the most beautiful girl. She is tall. Has blonde hair and has an amazing voice...she is my sister Sophie Rose."
-Tessa Barton

Tessa performed a number called, "Walk With Me"
This is a song that her and Soph wrote together.
In The Venue is a loud joint but throughout this particular song, the audience was dead silent.
We all stood and listened to Tess perform this song.
It was Tessa.
Her guitar.
And Sophie's sweet spirit.
All on one single stage.
The power and spirit in the room was overwhelming.

This is a video that Tessa and her brothers made for Sophie on her birthday.
I've watched it 3 different times.
All 3 times of watching it have led me to tears.
Tessa is so strong.
Chas is so strong.
Luke is so strong.
The whole Barton family is so strong.

Keep singing through Tessa Sophie....
We all love hearing both of you sing.

Christmas!

It was a good year for Christmas.

I know I can go on and on talking about what I got and what I gave to people.

But that's dumb.

I loved going to church on Christmas.

I know people think it's kind of a bummer because they would rather stay at home opening presents.

But I loved church because the spirit and the music reminded me of what Christmas is really all about.

I loved sitting with my cousins and my grandma Pinnock.

The closing hymn was "Silent Night"

This song is very scared to the Pinnock family.

Reason is because my dad and all of his siblings sang this song around my grandpa Hugh's bed the night he passed away.

When they all sang the last 2 sentences, "Sleep in Heavenly peace....Sleep in Heavenly peace."...

My grandpa left this Earth and returned home to his Heavenly Father.

My grandma and I just cried throughout that hymn.

It was a special moment.

I loved having Aubrey stop by.

We exchanged gifts.

We hugged.

We laughed.

We caught up.

She gave me a jar that had "Feel the fear and do it anyway" and "I light the candles in my room."

This is a quote and some lyrics of Sophie.

She also got me a uke. 

Now my cousins and I can jam.

I loved it!

I loved having my cousins over for dinner.

Sarah P. and I watched "Switched at Birth" for hours!

Obsessed!

Ended the night throwing up.

Yuck.

Trent said that if there was anything I needed, that I should let him know.

Well 1:00 AM came around and I was back at the toilet.

I didn't want to call him...but I did.

He stayed up for an hour just talking to me.

Aub even offered to come over to sit with me.

I guess you could say that I have the greatest friends....ya...I do.

My amazing dear friend...

I have one amazing dear friend.
I bet he's better than yours.
Ya...I KNOW he's better than yours.
My dear friend took me to Tucanos for dinner.
We ate, laughed, ate, sat in silence, and ate some more.
My dear friend gave me a necklace that has my birth stone on it.
It's beautiful.
It's perfect.
It's me.
My dear friend made me a blanket for Christmas.
He knows how I'm ALWAYS cold.
It's big.
It's blue. (My FAVORITE color)
It's warm.
It has polka dots on it.
It's me.
My dear friend knows me.
He knows my birth stone.
He knows what make me happy.
My dear friend wipes my tears.
He makes me laugh.
He makes me cry....then make me smile within 7 seconds.
No one can do that.
My dear friend knows my insecurities.
He makes it so I don't have any.
My dear friend knows my fears.
He makes me brave so I can face those fears.

Yes.
I have an amazing dear friend.
I bet he's better than yours.
Ya...I KNOW he's better than yours.

Thank you Trenton James English...for being my not only dear... but best friend!

Busy Saturday!

Started off the day with a bridal shower for my sister Bethany!
The women there were my mom's best friends growing up and friends through BYU and study abroad.
It was fun to see many familiar faces and being in the Johnson's home....my second home growing up.
Received a phone call from little brother Stephen:
"Annie! I'm late for Clayton concert rehearsal!"
I was off to the rescue!
We hurried over to Juan Diego in Draper. He was only 6 minutes late.
Phew!
While pulling out of Juan Diego, I thought to myself,
"The Paulsen family lives just up the street! Let's pay a visit!"
With a phone call asking to visit, I was off and up to their street!
I was welcoming by 3 little girls, Olivia, Ana and precious Kambria.
The 3 little sister the God forgot to give me.
I visited with them for just a little bit.
While talking to James, Kambria kept climbing up my body...wanting to be thrown in the air and cuddled.
It's so easy to love this little girl when all she gives to you is LOVE.
Our friend London was there too.
So me, London and James were able to catch up together.
We talking about school.
Roommates.
Boyfriends.
Girlfriends.
It was just a good time to catch up with old friends and a family I love and adore!
Back to Salt Lake I went!
Walked into my room...
KABOOM!
WWIII! I still hadn't put away an clothes. A bomb had hit my room!
So I cleaned while listening to Christmas music!
I receive a phone call from brother Stephen,
"Hey Annie....ummm...I'm hungry. Can you bring me lunch?"
For some reason...I was so willing to do it that I didn't even say YES.
I answered with "Okay just text me what you want from Wendy's and I'll be there as soon as I can!"
I guess the reason I was so willing was because I have been in his position.
Long Clayton concert rehearsals can be really fun...but at the same time....exhausting and well...LONG!
I went over to pick up Trent so he could join me and finish putting in my stereo.
Oscar came along too!
Picked up Wendy's and went in to take it to Stephen.
While Trent worked in the stereo, I watched Stephen's group run through their show one more time.
He did such a good job!
Back home we went!
I got ready for a night with the English family!
While taking some time to decide a good place to eat that will be easy to monitor little Jake and Portie, Trent showed me some new songs he was working on.
With the final decision of Red Robin...we were off!
Portie serenaded us with Taylor Swift songs and the first line of "Hey Soul Sister"
This 4 year old makes me laugh more than any little kid I know!
After 30 minutes of waiting for a table...we were finally ready to order!
Banzai Burger it was for me!
Hold the bun...give me a lettuce wrap.
Although it was rough eating it...I was able to manage and it was delicious!
We headed over to Liberty Park for a nativity show.
Several stages were set up along the park where volunteers endured the cold while putting on the story of Christ's birth for us.
It was cold...but amazing.
I loved spending time with the English family and seeing a fun show.
I love this family!
Thank you Carl, Becky, Jess, Tom, Portie, Jack, Justin and Trent!

Friday night lights!

Friday was a good day for me!
Went to Pei Wei for some good asian lunch!
Went bead shopping for bridesmaid jewelry with my mom and Beth.
Now I am known as an anti-shopper....yes...it's true.
I am now known as an anti-bead shopper.
I mean....it was fun for the first 20 minutes or so...then I just had to find a chair and sit while mom and Beth finished up.
Came home and we dove right into those beads! We made our necklaces and let me tell ya....they are beautiful!
Trent came over to fix Stephen's guitar. He was so great to do that!
We were both hungry so we went to Pan Wok for dinner.
Had some good story time and laughs.
Why not continue a fun night by going to see the Christmas house in Murray??
The line was hours long...we we parked the car and walked.
It was cold yes.
It was a long walk yes.
It was worth it yes.
We stood there for a few minutes while watching this amazing man put on a Christmas light show! His house was decked out with all of these lights that were synchronized with FM 99.9 radio station. It was incredible.
It got cold.
So we went back to the car and tuned into 99.9 and watched for a little bit more.
We went back to my house and watched the classic Richie Rich.
One of my favorite childhood movies.
Thank you Trent for an amazing night!

Home Sweet Home...

Being back at home and with my family,
I'm hardly on my computer which prevents me from updating my blog.
Well I moved back at home on Thursday!
With a car loaded with hampers, bags, clothes and shoes....we were off.
I had roomie Aubbie Jo and high school friend Sarah Howard joining me.
We had a grand ol' time with good ol' talks.
Dropped them off at their homes.
I got to see Brett Nilsson...Aub's dad.
I love Papa Nilsson!
He greeted all of us with a hug!..Even Sarah...when he didn't even know her.
Went over to Stephen's Clayton performance...unfortunately only seeing the last song.
He did a wonderful job though!
We headed back home.
Stephen had plans with his friends that actually fell through.
Lucky me!
We made our tradition dip....secret recipe that only our family knows about.
And watched The Incredibles.
Ya...I fell asleep for a bit...by the fire.
Best feeling ever.
I just love being home with my family.
I wouldn't have this break any other way.

P.S. One of my best friends...Trenton James...decided to surprise me with a  new stereo for my car!
Mine was pretty busted. He is the best. Seriously.

Good Day!

Today was a good day.
I wish I had a good day EVERYDAY.
Work was...eh..
Maybe not the best for me.
But everyone has those days right?
I was really excited to go to photography lab today for some reason.
I felt like I did a good job on my assignments.
Aub and I had stayed up late last night taking pictures.
We wanted to do well and please our amazing instructor Mista Jake Buntjer!
P.s....his photography is AMAZING!!! Click HERE!
Anyways...
He was super happy about my pictures.
I did a lousy job on my last assignment so I was stoked that he liked my pictures today.

Curve

Triangle

Triangle #2

Vector

Eye Line

Oh and Jake made me and Aubs some pretty sweet bracelets!
We are really sad that the semester is almost over and this class is coming to an end.
We have made some really good friends in this class.
But we told Jake that we would come to his labs to say hello next semester.

After class, Aub, her cousin Scooter and I went on a hunt to find the traditional ugly Christmas sweater!
DI.
Epic fail.
SAVERS.
Mission accomplished.
Aubs and I found some sweet sweatshirts....
Pictures will be posted as soon as our sweatshirts are completed....
Oh just you wait!
Then I came home to hang out for a bit.
Then met up with Trent at Thanksgiving Point.
We were going to go see the lights.
Oh but it was so cold!
I really don't mind the cold.
I love it....only when there is snow!
It was really windy and kind of miserable if you ask me!
So we got some Del Taco...for some reason...it sounded SO good!
Trent always soothes my cravings...he's wonderful.
Then we came back to my apartment and sat and talked.
We have been having a lot of good talks lately.
Mostly just the question game and laughs here and there.

Ended the night sitting next to Aubbie while we both blog and update our pictures.
I love Aubrey.
She's going through a lot right now and yet, she can keep her chin up and just look forward in life.
I'm so proud of her and everything she is accomplishing.
Thanks for making this year amazing and special Aubs!

Good night Neverland!!!

Guardian Angel...

I have a guardian angel.
I am a lucky girl.
It's taken me a while to find one.
But hey....better late than never.
My angel is someone I can talk to about ANYTHING....literally...anything.
My angel calls me just to see how I'm doing.
My angel shares some of the same talents as me.
My angel and I have a long special list...29 items so far.
My angel and I like getting to know each other...even though we already know a lot about each other.
My angel gives me things I don't deserve.
My angel and I like to eat on the floor in my room.
My angel and I sit on my bed for almost 5 hours at a time and just talk.
No music.
No movies.
Christmas lights are on.
Talking...Laughing...Teasing...Sitting in silence even...but it's a comfortable silence.
My angel lets me call to complain about work or anything else.
My angel gets me.
My angel let's me cry on their shoulder.
My angel wipes my tears away.
My angel comforts me when it's needed.
My angel makes sure that I'm okay before we do anything else.
My angel can make me stop crying faster than anyone I have ever known.

Ya....I'm pretty lucky.
My guardian angel is better than yours.
My angel is an angel to others too.
I'm just happy right now.
Today has been an up and down kind of day.
But I'm happy that I get to go to sleep now with a smile on my face.
And I know I'll wake up with that same smile on.

I love guardian angels.
Everyone deserves one.

P.s. I had a dream last night that I was Katniss and Haymitch and I were on a team fighting against random soldiers...we dominated. I woke up a tad bit exhausted. What a rush!

Hold On...

Her life was more than mine, 
Like a proud shooting star into the night, 
She crashed through the airwaves and ripped like a knife. 
It was a bad disease; her searching was over, over. 
Hold on to the light that guides you, 
Hold on to the air that cools you, 
Hold on, hold on to me 

Her mind steadfast through time, 
Her family stood by trying hard not to cry, 
With patience and virtue, kept strong through the night, oh. 
She never fell to her knees, her searching was over, over. 

Hold on to the light that guides you, 
Hold on to the air that cools you, 
Hold on, hold on to me 
Hold on to the light that guides you, 
Hold on to the air that cools you, 
Hold on, hold on to me 

And then my eyes stretched out, 
As I saw her hand slip away 

Hold on to the light that guides you, 
Hold on to the air that cools you, 
Hold on, hold on to me 
Hold on to the light that guides you, 
Hold on to the air that cools you, 
Hold on, hold on to me

A Dream is a WISH Your Heart Makes...

So 11-11-11 was one MAGICAL day!

Addison surprised Aubrey and I with Disney on Ice tickets!

Aubs and I went last year.

Time to make it a tradition.

Add was soooo amazing to let me tag along with him and Aubrey and buy my ticket.

Trent came too! Doub Date!

We grabbed Cafe Rio before the show.

The show started....MAGIC.

All 4 of us were children for 2 hours.

I've never seen Addison and Trent get so excited about something.

It was kind of funny :)

Aubrey and I FREAKED out when "Someday My Prince Will Come" started playing

and ALL of the Disney princesses came out with their prince charming!

Aubs and I are princesses are heart..

We went back to Trent's and watched Emperor's New Groove...we were in a Disney mood.

Yes we all had a MAGICAL experience at 11:11 PM.

This day was really special to me.

I got to be a princess for a night and experience an amazing day with Aub, Add and Trent...some of my most favorite people.

It turned out to be an amazing, MAGICAL, wishing day.

I wouldn't have traded it for the world.

I guess you could say that today I am grateful for a lot of things.

Cafe Rio...for always satisfying my tummy.

Disney...for bringing out the little girl inside me.

Addison...for providing the tickets.

Aubrey...for being my roomie and best friend.

Trent...for being my date and for always being there for me.

and....11-11-11 11:11 PM

Dreams really do come true...

The Ending of a Good Week..

Thursday came around.

Work went well.

Nappy time with Aubs!

Then off on a double date!

Started out with dinner at Rumbi.

Ice cream at Coldstone.

Then off to iceskating...

Well...

Not really.

The rink was booked for hockey practice.

We ended up watched a hockey game at another rink.

It was quite enjoyable!

This is was fun date with Todd Sorensen and Aubrey and Carlos!

Friday started out a little rocky.

But got better thank goodness!

Work was good.

My dear friend Trent came down!

He surprised me with SANUKS!

We saw them at the mall a few months ago.

I fell in love.

He was so sweet and bought me a pair!

We both say it's like wearing sweats on your feet.

Me and Trent both LOVE sweats.

So why not wear them on your feet?

Trent is pretty darn amazing!

Later me and Aub's friend, Addison,

treated us to dinner at Legend's Grill.

Thank Add!

Friday was a wonderful day.

Saturday.

Woke up to:

"Hey Annie...I have a zit on my foot.

I'm going to pop it...do you have a band-aide?"

Gee....Thanks Kat...9:30 and I already lost my appetite..

No cereal for me.

Then me and Aubrey went on one of our favorite things!...

ROAD TRIP!!...To salt lake of course.

But every time Aubs and I go on a drive together..

whether it's just to class or home...it's always so much fun.

We blast our music and sing just like the artist....or atleast attempt to.

We have a playlist called, "Aub and Ann's Jam"

Long Live...

Stereo Hearts...

Dare to Dream... (favorite)

Forever...

Larger Than Life...

Single Ladies...

and of course...

Cheers (Drink to That)...

Ya...it's pretty fan-freakin-tastic!

After dropping off Aubrey,

I met up with my mom and bethany at Mary's Bridal.

Beth was getting her dress fitted!

Then I hear my mom say...

"Hey Ann...try on some dresses!"

ooookay mom...why not?!

It got me really excited for when it really is my turn!

Buuuut....I got nothing but time!

After lunch with mom and dad and beth,

I headed over to the Paulsen's home!

This is like my second family!

I had a good talk with Lori!

She is my second Mommy!

I painted Olivia, Ana AND Kambria's nails.

The 3 little sisters I never had...

Got to see James for a bit too!

Always good to see an old friend.

Picked up Trent and went to Zupas

to pick up a pay check!

I love getting $28 checks.

haha

Off to "Annie"!

My little brother, Stephen, is in it.

So we enjoyed watching him!

It was an amazing show!

I highly recommend it.

AND I got to see some old high school friends!

Lizzie Carter and Sarah Funk are some of my favorite people.

Sunday came around.

PRIMARY PROGRAM!!

Best day to choose to go to the home ward!

Came home.

Nap time for me, Stephen and Beth!

Best home cooked dinner made by mamacita.

Steak, mashed potatoes, corn bread, salad....and peach cobbler to finish it off.

Came back down to Orem.

Shortly after, Brian and Jamo came down.

We watched Lord of the Rings.

They are going to come down again and we are going to have a marathon this week.

I love those guys!

We have some fun Halloween and Christmas plans.

Couldn't have asked for better friends.