Road Trip

This weekend I needed a break, so on Friday afternoon I drove to Salt Lake City to see my great grandmother, Nana. We went out to dinner at our usual restaurant, "Chuck O' Rama". We then went back home and visited with some of her neighbors. In the morning before I left Nana told me stories about her childhood. It was a lot of fun learning about my ancestors and feeling like they were a part of me. I had a hard time leaving because I love my Nana so much. We created memories this weekend that I will cherish forever. 

When I left my Nana's house I drove to Provo. I went and stayed with my cousin, Mckenzie who is going to BYU. It was fun seeing her and my other friends (Katelynn Jones and Amy Allen). The next day, Sunday, I went to a mission farewell of my friend Brian Thompson (on the left). His family along with the guy on the right, Eric Gudmundson, have been my family's friends for a long time. We lived next to them when I was three years old, and we have done something with them every year. I had a great time being with them and remembering the good old days. This weekend was absolutely fabulous! I am even more proud that I drove all over Utah by myself!

Rollerblading...

My roommate and I go rollerblading sometimes, and it is so much fun. When we went rollerblading on the night this picture was taken it wasn't as fun. We decided to get a group together one night to play games at a park. We made the trip over with two guys from our ward. We rollerbladed, while they rode a longboard and a bike. When we got to the park we played "Blind-man's Bluff" and soccer. After we were done playing we made our way back to our apartments. If any of you know anything about Utah roads, then you would know that they are not the best. Keeping that thought in mind, on our journey back home we came upon a very rocky and cracked part of the road. It had tons of pebbles all over, and so I tried to get through them as well as I could. Unfortunately, I got a couple stuck in my wheels so I couldn't move. I plummeted straight onto the hard ground. It hurt so bad! I tried to act all tough and so I started laughing and gave a bow as I stood up. Everyone told me to get a ride with one of our friends that had driven, but I refused and kept rollerblading. As I was painfully making my way home, I looked down at my hand and found blood all over it. I hadn't even noticed it! When we finally arrived I also found that my knees had been torn up pretty good, but not as bad as my hand. Everyone tried to help me clean it up, and it hurt so much! I am totally fine, but am a baby. I will probably be riding my rollerblades again soon!

Slippin' and Sliddin'

A couple weeks ago the institute decided to have a jello slip-n-slide for one of its activities. I thought it sounded like really fun, but wasn't planning on doing it because I was busy. These girls in my ward talked me in to it, and we had a blast! You may be wondering...Jello? And my answer to that would be...yes, jello, green jello! First we had to jump into a blow-up pool full of green slimy jello. Then we ran and slid on this huge tarp as some people sprayed us with hoses. It was kind of gross, but way fun! My hands even turned green after! 

We were all trying to be the first to the end of the slip-n-slide. I was getting really frustrated because I was barely not able to make it each time! It was tons of fun though, and was something that I will remember always.

Dancing back to the 80's!

The first week of school is over! Whew! I made it! To top it off the school had an 80's dance! We got the these fabulous outfits and decided to dance the night away! Some people wore the craziest things I have ever seen! It is even sadder that it is back in style!
It was so much fun! I almost forgot that it was a school dance because there wasn't any gross music or dancing! The DJ played 80's music the entire night and had the music video playing in the background on a huge screen. Thriller is the best one of course!
  80's music is the best! I am proud to say that I was born in the 80's, even if it was just barely!

Welcome to Utah State! Go Aggies!

     Welcome to Utah State! These are pictures of me and my roommates on campus. Ashley Struthers is in the middle on her stomach, Annie Wirthlin (she's my roommate) is to the right of her, and Hanah Gilman is at the top. We are sitting on top of the famous "A" where you can become a "True Aggie". You become a "True Aggie" on Homecoming or A-day night when you stand on top of it and kiss someone of the opposite gender at midnight. You can also do it under a full moon. I am determined to become a "True Aggie" some other way!

      We are standing together in the middle of the field that is called "The Quad". Behind us is the Old Main Building which is one of the oldest buildings at the school. At night the letter A is lit up, and you can see it as you come into Logan. 

We found a golf cart and decided to ride in it. We are so crazy! 

       We are leaning on a fence just outside of our apartment, which is right behind us. Aren't we so cute?!

The Apartment

Hey everyone! I am finally up at Utah State! Sorry that I haven't posted in awhile. My blog has been acting up and wouldn't let me on! I will try and update you as best I can on my adventures in college so far. First of all, I want to take you on a tour of my apartment...

This is the front room of the apartment. There is a couch and a chair to go along with it. They are not the most fashionable, but are extremely comfy. Off to the side there is a built in shelf that we have put our movies on.

You then walk in and to the right there is the kitchen. It isn't that big, but is fairly nice. Our counter top is granite! 

This is my room! We have bunk beds! I am on the bottom. It has been pretty interesting sharing a room and bathroom, but roommates are awesome!