the baker family

birthday and events.

2011-02-24T22:44:00.000-07:00

things have been busy for me. I dont want to bore you all so here is a quick recap..

It was my birthday a few weeks ago, school kept me quite busy with four tests that week. I was able to spend some time with family and friends though, super grateful for everyone that made my day so special!

We have been quite busy with events for SAB lately, here is Tara and I hanging out at one. Stylish shirt huh (: gotta add a cute creation!

For Valentines Day we had a murder mystery dinner. It was a fun filled night with clue characters, mystery, fun, delicious dinner, and a cute date (: Tara and I snapped a picture in our masks.

Last night we had our Alice in Wonderland "UnBirthday Party" Val and I were Tweedle Dum and Tweedle Dee (:

Lately I feel like I have been learning a lot about myself. I have been stuck into some situations where I have had to learn to deal with some tough choices. I got chosen to work as a summer programmer in Pocatello this summer, I will be planning summer events for the students. I am very excited for this job, but I have been adding more to my plate. I have two classes that are coming to an end that will help me out to work this summer position. Midterms are next week, I cant believe that its half over. I applied for my program, I am just waiting to hear back from them. So lately things have been quite overwhelming for me, I came across it and I love it.

have a great weekend (:

random thoughts

2011-02-06T22:52:00.000-07:00

this post is long needed.

school is a mess. I didnt think I could be any busier than last semester but it is possible.

its nice to relieve my stress and thoughts through hair clips (:

Classes are going well. Here is a run down and my "thoughts"

1. cross sectional anatomy - I really enjoy this class because I get to read and study MRIs, Xrays and all the fun stuff I plan on doing the rest of my life.

2. radiographic physics - mixed emotions about this class. lets just say that I am not particularly in love with learning this stuff.

3. medical electronics - I enjoy this class, but just imagine having a three hour lecture on math and physics combined.

4. radiobiology - majority of the material is just a recap of into biology with a little emphasis on radiology

5. textiles - love this class! tuesday we are learning how to knit and crochet. I seriously cant wait!

6. family resource management - looove this class.

7. meal management - this week we will start cooking. I cant wait to bring home the recipes.

This week I have four tests! It will be all worth it when the weekend is here. Mom and Dad are coming down Friday. It will be nice to see them (:

Here is a mini recap of pictures during christmas break that I still havent been able to upload.

Kim and Trent's wedding.

Tyson and Kolban came home, it was good to see them over break and play Bunko!

Bunko night brought back so many memories. It was good to hang out with everyone again.

Tara came down to IF for the day and we hit up the Bean.

I moved into a new apartment over break. I LOVEEEE my new place and my roommates.

I dont think I have ever been so blessed to have these ladies a part of my life.

Jessica is student teaching, and she loves it. I dont think there is ever a day where I dont hear about her students. Candie, Jess's teacher she is under, had her girls over at my house last week and we made some hair clips.

This last week and coming two of my good friends are coming home!

James came in last week and Jay Dee will be in this week! I cant wait to have my friends back here (:

And lastly, me. new trend, yup feathers. I love them!

enjoy your week.

break

2011-01-07T00:56:00.000-07:00

break is coming to an end. im dreading waking up for my 8o'clock classes; it will be horrible since i have slept past 10 every morning while on break. i will post more when I get back to Pocatello and have free time. It will be a crazy first week but I promise I will blog (: to wind down break mom is taking jess and I to utah this weekend. hellooooo hobby lobby (: this week is crazy, just so you know how crazy it will be..
1. arrive to pocatello sunday and start unpacking in my new room (pictures to come)
2. start school and enjoy the new semester, I just know it is going to be great. (off subject, but today I got an email from my textile teacher saying how excited she is to meet me on tuesday. i was pretty nervous this class would get cancelled because there is a whopping three of us in the class, hopefully more by tuesday)
3. get my new work schedule in line, still working my three jobs and added more hours to one, busy busy.
4. start baking with my new cupcake books i received for christmas, I cannot wait.
and last but not least 5. start making clips for my give away! You can get all the details here, thanks again Holly you rock.
well good night for now, I cant wait to visit my blog in a week to share all the exciting adventures with you about my first week back (:

whoa, its been awhile

2010-12-21T17:10:00.000-07:00

Wow! It for sure has been too long since I have posted on here. Where to even start. I finished my semester last Tuesday night, I am so glad it is over. Classes this semester were a challenge, learning how to open up to subjects that were not my taste. This coming semester will be just as busy for me. I finished all my pre-requs for my program so now I am working on 8 credits that I can take for my program, I am lucky that I can take these 8 either in the program or not, but they are set in my schedule as if I was. I will also be taking 8 other credits that will work towards my minor. Busy again working my three jobs, but hey its nice (:
Jess will be student teaching a 3rd grade at Washington Elementary, she will be headed back to Pocatello the first part of January to start when the kids start. It is so nice to be home for the holidays, and take a break from school (:
Awhile ago Mom, Jess, Kristie and I went to Jackpot to watch a Rod Stewart impersonator, that was a blast. here are a few of the pictures.

It was fun to spend a weekend with the girls. It was great to be home for Thanksgiving, we spend it with Aunt Jackie and her family. Bridger is getting so big it is crazy! Strep has been running in the family lately, Jess had it over thanksgiving break so that was no fun for her. I returned back to school after break and ended up getting it again for the third time this year. I have an appointment with a specialist after the new year begins to see what he says about all my strep ):

Our house will be busy during the holidays, we have a bunch of family that is planning on coming down to spend it with us. Mom and Dad are very excited to share the home with everyone, this will be a first with us being in the new house.

I started a new little business on the side during break. I have started making custom hair clips and headbands, here are just a few so you can get an idea.

here is my blog as well, www.shabby--shack.blogspot.com

I have opened my business up to Courtney to join in, all of the clips I have made are $3 for the holidays. So if you need last minute gift ideas for girls these are a thought (:

You can contact me through comments or even through my email: bakeaman@isu.edu

Hope you all have a fabulous holiday season. Hope Santa treats you all well (:

halloween and pictures

2010-11-09T17:58:00.003-07:00

Things are super crazy (: but that only means closer to semester and break! whooo.

so this post will be super short, we are having a comedian coming tonight for SAB.

Last weekend Sissy, Court and I headed home so mom could take some pictures of us. here are a few, they turned out great! Thanks again mom.

Ill recap about my weekend later, just wanted to get these pictures posted.

This one is forever old, but mom still hasnt seen it yet! Jess and I were the Double Mint Twins for Halloween. We always get called twins so why not take advantage! Thanks again mom for helping with the work for these dresses. I think they look pretty close to the actual girls (:
Off to the comedian, Ill post later this week :)

oh my my.

2010-10-29T11:36:00.003-06:00

Here is what Ive been up to before getting sick...
Jess made some cupcakes for her class that she helps out with. She got some cute supplies to add to the cupcakes, arent they stinking cute! Sorry this is side ways, taken off my phone. These were for the ambassadors for the meeting this week. Mom and I came across the gummy eyeballs at Michaels and just had to get them! Thanks to Kate for the liners, she got them in Washington after a Volleyball Match. My friends know me too well (:

These were for Kate and her team a last weekend when they played Weber. Thanks Mom for all the goodies to add to them and make them look ADORABLE!

I got a few things for fall cupcakes once halloween is over (:

Wednesday I was not feeling too well at all so I finally went to the doctor to get checked out. Did a few tests on me and I left with results of strep. My mom told me that its better to find out that I have strep than nothing at all so I can at least get some meds to help me. I am feeling a whole lot better! Hopefully these next 10 days go by fast because my medication is horrible tasting!

I cant wait for the fun weekend ahead. Its the annual Dad vs Daughters game. Thats right! Montana comes down this weekend to play ISU. Rumble in the Dome.. Guess we will see how it turns out, even though we have an idea ):

I will post pictures of all the halloween festivities as well and update on a few of the events we have put on around campus for SAB.

Get ready for some entertaining posts this week (:

Enjoy halloween.

just keeps going.

2010-10-26T09:48:00.002-06:00

So my blog challenge was a flop. I just dont have time to sit down every day and blog, nuts. So just back to the usual with me blogging when I get a chance. I will do a quick recap on what has been going on. Midterms were a few weeks ago, three I believe. It was super stressful with that, 5 tests in one week! woowwza.
the week following my ghost hunter came to campus. it was a good time having him here, i must admit I was freaked out while he was here, but now Im not so much of a scardy cat now (:
Jess and I were able to go home last weekend to spend some time with mom. Jess was home on Friday for Bronsons's wedding. Then we switched spots and she ended up in Poky. Dad was in Montana helping Grandpa with the new hunting trailer. I was able to see him for a few minutes over dinner. A huge thanks to Mom for helping me cut and gather up everything for Jess and my costume. (I will post all my halloween pictures sometime after Saturday) Thanks Kate for a great job on my hair. Its always good to go home for a weekend get-a-way (:
Courts family was in town on Friday, it is always good to see them.
Tonight for SAB is the Boo-tacular. We put on a halloween carnival for the little kids, hand out a million things and have a blast during the whole thing! I seriously love my job!
So things have been busy for me, but just means that much closer to semester (:
I will be ready for a break with it rolls around.
Class schedules are opened, I register in about a week and a half. Weird right.
I am all done with my prerecs for the program, whoooo. I will be taking some classes that are required for the program but I do not have to be in yet and working towards my minor. Its getting closer to my application date, getting more nervous every time I think about it. Things are kind of up in the air if I will apply to another place for a back up just incase I dont get in. Lets just hope I do because I dont need all that other stress added (:
But I got to run, it was so nice to blog again.
Hopefully I can be a little better and blog a little more.
Ill try (:

day two and three

2010-10-06T14:34:00.003-06:00

this is a day late, nuts.
DAY 2: Something I ate today (yesterday)..

I eat these on a daily basis.. Do you remember these commercials, I miss them
you guessed it! Gushers. My pantry is full of them, thanks to my mom (:

DAY 3: My Ideal Date.. My Favorite Date.

So I know this is suppose to be about my ideal date, but heyy I can change it a little bit. My favorite date would for sure be when Jay took me to the Lady Antebellum concert in Utah this summer. I had a blast hanging out with Lynds, Taylor, Rach, Chris and Jay.

before I end for the day I need to vent about my Debby Downer moment... So Im trying to get things all finished for my Mexico trip.. I went and got my passport picture yesterday at Walgreens, picked it up last night and headed to the Post Office this afternoon. Well come to find out that Walgreens didnt tell me to take my headband out, couldnt have my cute little flower in my picture.. so now I have to go back get another picture taken and start over again. I just really wanted to get my papers in the mail so my passport will get here soon (: but other than that little bump today has been busy!

Hope everyone has a fabulous BENGAL Wednesday!

30dayblogchallenge

2010-10-04T14:59:00.002-06:00

Thanks to my fabulous friend Karly, she came up with a great idea. 30day blog challenge.. I know its a few days into the month, but that just means I will be posting into november.

Recap of my weekend: Went home to work, Uncle Jerome and Sarah were here for the weekend. I had a blast with them! Aunt Jackie had a fabulous garage sale getting rid of all her staging stuff, lets just say my paycheck from Friday is now gone (: worked up at the golf shop. once again enjoyed my time being back.

I cant wait get this blog challenge rolling, some of the ideas seem super fun.

here is my picture for DAY 1!!

Day 1 - A photo of yourself and a description of how your day was.

my day was very busy, but fabulous! my meeting got pushed back so I was able to come home and get this idea from Kar. Class following my meeting then accounting quiz tonight. Debating on what I should cook for dinner, any ideas?

Day 2 - A photo of something you ate today.
Day 3 - Your idea of the perfect first date.
Day 4 - Your favorite photograph of your best friend.
Day 5 - A photo of yourself two years ago.
Day 6 - A photo of an animal you'd love to keep as a pet.
Day 7 - Your dream wedding.
Day 8 - A song to match your mood.
Day 9 - A photo of the item you last purchased.
Day 10 - A photo of your favorite place to eat.
Day 11 - What's in your makeup bag.
Day 12 - A photograph of the town you live in.
Day 13 - Your favorite musician and why?
Day 14 - A TV show you're currently addicted to.
Day 15 - Something you don't leave the house without.
Day 16 - Your celebrity crush.
Day 17 - A photo of you and your family.
Day 18 - Something you crave a lot.
Day 19 - Another picture of yourself.
Day 20 - The meaning behind your blog name.
Day 21 - A photo of something that makes you happy.
Day 22 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.
Day 23 - 15 facts about you.
Day 24 - A photo of something that means a lot to you.
Day 25 - What's in your purse?
Day 26 - A photo of somewhere you've been to.
Day 27 - A picture of you last year and now and how you changed since then?
Day 28 - Your favorite movie.
Day 29 - Something you could never get tired of doing.
Day 30 - A photograph of yourself today + three good things that have happened in the past 30 days.

I cannot believe I havent shared where Im going during Christmas break.... MEXICO! Bonnie was super generous and invited me along with the whole Struhs crew. Seriously cannot wait (:

october one.

2010-10-01T10:33:00.007-06:00

Hello October. Things have been extremely busy, I am bummed I didnt get more bloggin done in September ):

School is going fabulous! I love every minute of it, well mostly every minute of it (:

I wish I had more pictures to post, but I didnt have time to grab them all. I hopefully can recap what my month was full of.

first week: busy busy with homework and trying to get the hang of my new schedule still.

second week: no school monday, best part ever! that weekend jess, abbs, jaime, bree and I headed to Utah to watch the football team play Utah State. We met up with Gar for the day, that was a blast!

third week: prepping for homecoming week. went home that weekend to work at the country club. makes me sad every time I go back, wish it was still summer so I could be there more often.

fourth week: HOMECOMING!! by far my favorite week at ISU. we had a billion fun things planned and they all had great outcomes in the end. my schedule looked like this for the week.

monday:

spirit log hunt in the morning followed by breakfast on the quad for students.

street painting in the early evening

powderpuff in the evening

tuesday:

build a bengal for lunch

royalty pageant in the evening

wednesday:

spelling bee competition at lunch

bonfire at night

thursday:

chip dip competition at lunch

concert in the evening

friday:

sumo wrestling at lunch

homecoming dance in the evening

true bengal at midnight

saturday:

homecoming parade in the morning

tailgate in the afternoon

football game in the late afternoon

I seriously have the BESSSSST job ever! I love what I do. So a few more details about those events... the concert.

Sara Barielles!! She rocked my socks off! Not only did I get to see her in concert, I had back stage passes, annndd we got a picture with her annnd I got her guitar pic annndd I got to meet Maggie, her opener. I LOVE my job!

Jess enjoys the perks of my job as well (: I got to get up close and snap some fabulous pictures of her.

This is Maggie McClure. she is wonderful! Jess enjoyed her music so much I got her a cd. Lets just say sissy has the six songs down word for word (:

Sissy, Tara and I snapped a picture with Maggie right after she was done on stage.

this is our bonfire we have every year, this picture doesnt even describe how big it was. always a blast (:

since I was busy during homecoming week, I had to make up for not being able to bake.

my new obsession is gumballs as toppers.

red velvet for abbs' birthday.

chocolate for jay's birthday

ambassadors got orange and black to start off homecoming week

monthly bingo nights in the SUB. Tara, Sara and I were ready for the night (:

since things have been busy with school and working three jobs I havent been able to spend much time with court. I wish we still lived together but our time together are fabulous! This girl seriously rocks, best friends.

I was pretty popular in the ambassador office a few weeks back. Some of the First Year Seminar classes were doing a scavenger hunt for class, they needed a picture with an ambassador. Funny thing about this picture is Griff, the guy, was my first tour ever! When I first gave him a tour I wanted to take a picture with him, because Im cool like that and wanted to keep a memory, but I was too scared to ask him. So best part.. we ended up getting our picture taken in the end (: (just a few months later, haa)there are two great males that have stolen my heart.

jason: my absolute best friend! i enjoy spending time with you all the time. thanks for putting up with me all the time (: and tickling my back 24/7. you rock my world. hopefully you enjoyed your birthday. i love you a lot.

last but not least, my daddy. happy birthday pops! always there when I need advice or just want to share about my day. you are seriously the best. thank you for all you have done, not only for me but everyone else! i cant wait to come see you this weekend (: i love you!

so I was hoping this post wouldnt be super duper long, but it has been. sorry if it was nonexciteful.

even though I was burnt our from last week being on the run, this week was eventful as well! I had my very first event yesterday. Junkyard Jams was a success! I will get pictures posted when I get them from the office. I was really pleased how it turned out, a few bumps in the road to get everything started but a lot of positive feed back! I promise I will post pictures. I had a group from LA come and play some jams on trashcans, passed out a bag full of goodies made from recycled gear, handed our water bottles and pop to be recycled after enjoyed, and a trashion fashion show to end it all!

repeat: things have been busy, but I seriously would not trade anything!! I love my jobs, I love school, I love my friends, I love my life... (my house, my hair, my cousins.. just for you mom)

new obsession.. weheartit.com

cute pictures to brighten my day.

i also added links that i love. make sure you take a peak.

enjoy your weekend (:

junior.

2010-09-05T16:10:00.003-06:00

I cannot believe summer is over and I am back in school. bittersweet feeling moving back to poky. i was super excited to come back and see my friends, but i sure have been missing home quite a bit. sissy and i headed home for the night on friday to have a bbq with the neighbors and mom and daddy. it was good to be home for the night, im excited to see mom and daddy tomorrow when they come and visit.

so once again these pictures are out of order, sorry.

hopefully i can share my first two weeks of school in these pictures. school is going fabulous! i love all my classes, they are very time consuming, but it will all pay off in the end. i am back helping out dave as a secretary and i love being back! i am still staying busy with SAB, our first bingo night is this thursday (:

ambassadors is keeping me busy as well, i am on campus every day from 8 to 5 minus mondays when i dont get home until after my night class, about 9-ish. i love my living situation. i sure do miss having turner available whenever to eat, but i do love cooking for myself. i am very thankful and appreciate my parents for everything they have done for me!

so i have been obsessing a little lately on cupcakes. it started this summer, but with me working at the club i didnt have much time to get a whole lot of baking in. lets just say that my sweet tooth here is not a good sign (:

i wish these were in order, but they arent.

since my summer obsession with cupcakes started mom was super sweet and bought me a.....

yes!! a cupcake treee!! i love it. i havent been able to use it just yet because the cupcakes have been going too fast. the boys next door always know when im baking them and right when im pulling them out they are begging for some (:

new thing on campus is BENGAL wednesday! we are trying to get everyone involved on campus and start a new trend. ambassadors and recruitment services started it this summer and a few other departments added. now SAB is apart of it as well, we will be handing out candy bars on wednesdays to students showing their spirit and a raffle ticket for the end of the month for a gift card!
tayler and i were twins for the day!

i just love this picture! i was able to go to lunch with jay and his sisters on saturday before i headed back to pocatello. maec and ethan are growing up so much! i saw this outfit in utah when mom, sissy and i went shopping. im so glad it fits maec. what a cutie.
i had to head back to pocatello saturday morning for the football tailgate. the game was awesome! isu beat montana western 32 -3! great job boys! a co-worker, friend of mine met me at the game after she went and got her kids. they are so cute! i will have to find a picture of tali in her isu gear, i made her a orange and black headband and got her a shirt too. this is titus, tara said that jay better watch out because he has a little competition (:
here are my cupcakes, sorry.

i made these ones this summer. super delicious.

chocolate with marshmallow frosting. bomb.
mom got me this stinking adorable cupcake tins so i decided to make some for my weekly SAB meeting.
favorite ever.

oreeeeeeo.

super easy to make.

hopefully i can get these to fit in my schedule this week.
i made some strawberry lemonade cupcakes as well, i just didnt get a picture.

the rest are just random pictures from school.
sissy and i at the football game.
abbs and i waiting for the game to start.

a few of my projects i got finished for school.
my chair that i painted and re-upholstered.
a few more pillows i made. these are for the couch.
clipboards in the hall, just have to get a picture of each of us.
key holder in the kitchen.
a view from the living room. i will post more pictures of my room and apartment after it gets all finished, hopefully by this weekend it will be close to done (:

just have some last minute hanging.

i hope everyone has a fabulous week, its a short week!

oh beans i forgot to post a picture of ronald in his new home. this week we will be celebrating two fabulous years together! my fishy rocks.

i will post one next time i blog (:

summer.

2010-08-10T22:21:00.005-06:00

holy beans! the bakers have been super busy.

boy have i missed blogging and crafting and craigslist and.... geez the list could go on. i seriously cant remember the last time i sat down and blogged. hopefully things will slow down once im back in the poky and will be able to blog some more. so i guess this might get out of order, but i tried my best to keep the pictures close to when they happened.

last week was extremely busy for me! tuesday i went to utah with mom to pick up the cali family. it was a blast to have them here, im bummed i didnt get to spend a whole lot of time with them because of the mens member guest at the club. it was so good to see them though. friday morning we hit up bear world, it was fun to do that. grams didnt enjoy the bears right next to the car.
cousin nate and i.

aubs came down last weekend as well, sissy's roommate ashley got married last weekend.
nate said sissy and aubs could pass as twins, what do you think?
grams, dad, nate and i feeding the fish.
family!
cousins.

today i finished my last regular day at the course. i am bummed :(

i will be back a few weekends this semester, but it just wont be the same. i am very said that summer is winding down. i enjoyed my time at the course this summer. mom and dad invited everyone over for a bbq the other night, not everyone could make it with some still working. it was fun to get together one last time before we all left for school
i need to post a picture of my delicious cupcakes i made for the party.

im trying to find time to get all of my projects finished before i head back to school.

finally found time to get some sanding in.
grams and i.

two sundays ago i hit up heise with jays family for the gould family reunion. it is always a blast to spend with the struhss.
lynds, jay and i. it was so blasted hot; i didnt even get a tan either. i cant wait to move and lay by the pool daily to finally get my summer tan on :)
jay and i.

jay spoiled me this summer. he got me tickets to lady a and tim mcgraw. it was a fun day to spend with his sissys. the concert was bomb.

rach, chris, me and jay.
tim.
tay, rach, chris, lynds, me and jay.
jay and i in the hot hot heat.

totally worth it (:
lady a.

for ambassadors they are doing a "bengal" wednesday. i went over to visit craig for a sec in the office and brooke grabbed her camera to take a picture of everyone.
cant wait to be back in this office this fall.

last concert sab put on, steve means. he was very talented. best part of my job is watching everyone have a good time.
tara, steve, sam and i.

oops i double posted this picture, and no clue how to delete it. sorry, youll have to deal with it again.
(i must be super excited that im crafting again, well somewhat haaa)

sissy had everyone over before missy moved. mom just loved all the little ones over (:

i have so much more to post about, but not enough time. mom sissy and i are going school clothes shopping this weekend, whooooooooooo. then ambassador training, then packing to move. wow, summer is gone! but i am really excited to get back in the poke. i cant wait to blog more, i still am going private. just havent figured it out quite yet. so keep sending me those emails if you havent yet. hope everyone has a fabulous week! hopefully it wont take me too long to blog again.

wise words from pops.

2010-07-18T14:38:00.001-06:00

i havent written in forever it seems like! i promise i didnt forget about you blog (:
with dad's words to me the other day, i have decided to go private. he made a good statement that anyone and everyone can read my blog, not that i have deep detailed information about me, but i do talk about my life, friends, and family alot. so if you would like to follow me when i go private i will more than happy to add you so you are able to see. just send me and email my way and i will make sure you get on the list! hope all is going well, i promise i will blog all about the past few weeks after i get this set to private.

manda_anne247@hotmail.com
(oh make sure you say something in the subject line so i know its for my blog)

busy busy busy,

2010-07-01T20:41:00.002-06:00

Things have been very busy in the Baker house! Dad just got back from Atlanta for business, Sissy and Mom have been working lots and I have been working lots this week as well. But hey cant complain when it helps get money for school (:

Not a whole lot is new since my last post, I will hopefully be able to post some pictures of the up coming weekend. I have to work the night of the fireworks so I decided that by the time I get down there after work and find a spot and park then it wont even be worth going this year, kind of sad but it will be okay!

Grandpa Baker and Anne were suppose to be here over the fourth, but health issues with Anne made them cancel their trip. What a bummer!! Hopefully they will just postpone their trip and come later this summer.

I cannot believe summer is going by so fast and its already JULY!! holy moly!

I havent gotten much crafting in lately cuz I helped out Monday at the course while a tourney was going on, but I did manageto get this done for Jay for this weekend. Who knew I could make golf balls look so stinking cute! He plays in this tournament every year on the forth! Stole the idea from mom when she wrapped quarter rolls. I must say they turned out cute!

Aaron, Nate and Grandma Bakers trip is officially booked! Im so excited for them to come, even though it is probably the worst time they could have picked for me with the biggest tournament at the course going on that week, I still cant wait for them to get here!

Oh how could I forget to blog about last weekend, oh geez just shows how busy I have been.Jays mom came last weekend. It was good to spend time with her, Lynds, Rach and the boys! Since I was at work I didnt get to spend a whole lot of time with them but what I did I had a blast! Thanks for letting me tag along guys!

Hope everyone has a good weekend filled with fun, friends and family!

Busy Busyy.

2010-06-21T22:38:00.003-06:00

Oh man, my pictures are all out of order, something I wish blogspot was easier to use when it comes to pictures. Anywho, things have been very busy! Just busy with working. Ive made a few things on my Mondays off, which is so nice to have! Mom Jess and I went garage selling this weekend, Sissy found a ton of good buys on school stuff for next year when she is hopefully teaching! I didnt have much luck! I did however find this neat wood deal, Im not sure what I am going to do with it so if anyone has an idea please share! I just couldnt pass it up, come on 13 cents! who would want to pass up that good deal!?When I head to Pocatello Brooke and I have been visiting a few of the thrift stores there, I came across a blog forever ago that gave me this wonderful idea! They took old clip boards, decorated them up and added photos to them.. So I decided to make one for Brooke since she is my DI buddy (: turned out pretty cute I must say! Just need to get a picture developed and this baby will be done. I was really excited with the way it turned out, she decorates her room in turquoises and lime greens. Cute color scheme (: (cant see it in my picture but the little tag says friendship on it and there is a little flower charm as well safety pinned to the netting)
I saw this on a blog forever ago, I have a list full of ideas that I have came across. I just cross them off when my Mondays roll around. Jess had a girls day one day with Missy and Lynds, they made a bunch of these fabric flowers. Jess came home and showed me and I just had to find a project to use them.. I came across this! how cute is it! here it is with the lights off and my lamp on.
I had the old base in my yellow room back in the old house, so i spray painted it blue to match my room at school. Came across the shade at Ross for a whopping three bucks and grabbed the fabric on sale at JoAnns last week! total price of my new lamp.... $5. what a deal!
Last weekend when Mom and I were garage sale-ing I found these wood plaques. I loved the swirl deal on top and just had to get them. Mom was like what you going to do with them, I had to think and came across some cute paper mom had at home and decided to make a key ring holder for outside the kitchen for my apartment next year. I painted the wood a red, added the paper on top with a few coats of mod podge and had dad put screws in for the hooks. sorry about the silver hooks laying on the front, i had to place them so dad knows where to put them tomorrow. But I was super proud of my buy, total cost... $2 (good thing mom is creative or buying all this stuff she has on hand would make my things not so cheap to make)
Finally I got Sissy to do a craft with me, well I guess she helped me with my lamp, but this time she got something out of it! I swear every day im blogging I come across a new blog that i absolutely adore! This idea came from Redberry Barn. Jenn was super nice and emailed me the pattern of the flowers, since my frame was a tad bit smaller than hers I had to cute them down a smidge. But they turned out very cute! This one is Sissys.
This one is mine. I really liked the colors Jenn used so I tried hard to find fabrics close. They are super easy to make, all you need is an old picture frame, some burlap to wrap around your frame and to use for the center of the flower, three different fabrics two for the flowers and one for the hanging, and something to put in the middle. I used a brad, she used a knob, but I didnt want to spend $4 on a center, and after i finished i think it would be too heavy in the middle with the fabrics i ended up using. My front door will be so cute this fall!
So Im a day late, but things have been busy. Mom Dad and Sissy went to the lake yesterday for the day to BBQ with grandma and grandpa for fathers day. I wasnt able to make it since I had to work, but it was nice spending earlier that day with Daddy.
Grandpa Topp and Mom
Grandpa Baker, Sissy and I
last but not least, Always going to be Daddy's little girls! Thanks for everything you have done for Sissy and I Dad! You truly are one amazing person! Love you lots!

Cant wait for next Monday to come to cross more things off my list (:

Have a good week!

Miracle... Two posts in one week (:

2010-06-13T20:04:00.003-06:00

Its finally starting to look nice outside! I hope I dont jinx the weather and it turns all nasty. So as I posted in my last post, I have been staying super busy. Still the same, but I was able to sneak in a post tonight because I was off work early. .. That hasnt happened since I started, but hey Im not complaining I love my job!

My weekend was awesome, the weather rocked and I spent Saturday day with mom before I had to head to work. We hit some garage sells, of course I got some cute things. Ill post more when they are all painted, before and after (: whooo I cant wait! We hit a few stores and the Farmers Market! It was a blast, cant wait for next weekend.

Ive been trying to make as many crafts as possible, but its hard with work picking up at the course with the nice weather, and my job in Pocatello is getting busier as well. I cant complain once again because I love what I do!

I made this bag earlier this weekend, all that is left is to fill it with goodies and send away. My cousin Brooks is on a mission in the Tacoma WA area. It is so good to hear from him weekly! Mom and I really enjoy sending him goodies! So I have to brag a little about this bag, I was so proud with my DI tie purchase, my tag that I was able to make on the computer, I tried my hardest to make it look like an original and mom had the bag, total of my goodie bag minus the treats = $2! Whoooo! I love being a good shopper (:

On Friday Jay was asked to play in the All Star football game! I wasnt able to make it since I was at work, but I heard that he did well. He said he had a blast! Lynds was sweet enough to send me a picture of him in his jersey. I was super stoked when I found my amazing gadgets, they are hard to see since these pictures were taken with my phone camera. On the tag I was able to find some football charms at Michaels awhile ago, but anywho about the exciting part. The reason I bought them was the little guy had Jay's number on it. Made is so personalized for him (:

Jay in his jersey. #3! Whoo Go Jay!

Last but certainly not least, good friends of mine are having a giveaway on their blog! The talented Long sisters are giving away a bundle of goodies. Boy I would sure love to win this! Anywho just visit their blog and get all the details on how to get entered, I would love to share, but then I would just be sharing how someone else could win this bundle and not me. But I guess I am doing that by sharing with all of you right now too. But make sure you check out their blog full of yummy recipes!

Long over due!!

2010-06-07T11:44:00.007-06:00

Holy cow it has been forever since I have actually blogged. Sorry in advance these pictures are wayyy out of order, but hopefully I can keep it in order somewhat. It goes back and forth because I had to take pictures from three different cameras (:

So Ive been in a crafty mood since I have been home, probably because I couldnt do much craftiness at school. Here is a bucket full of gift cards I made for Jay for graduation. Mom gave me the idea to make caps out of cardstock and add a brad with a tassel on top, they were so stinking cute!

Sorry this is sideways, Jay went to golf state a few weeks back so I made him a bag full of goodies. I must say that I am super glad I got all of my stuff before Roberts did close. I sure do miss that store, but my wallet has been thanking me (: guess there is a reason to take a little vacation to Utah.

After things started slowing down when Jess and I got moved back home, I was begging mom to take us out and take some pictures. Last time she took then was over Thanksgiving! Forever ago, well seems that every time we want to take them the weather does something, we got a few good pictures in before the wind picked up too much. This one Jess loves!

Mom got a few others that were good, they are just the other way, I didnt want you turning your head too much, looking all funny (:

Jess was in Boise last weekend for a Carrie Underwood concert. Aubrey got her a ticket for her birthday. She was super excited. So here are a few pictures from the billion that she took.

Sissy and Aubs.

Jess was amazed that she flew a car over the audience. This was one of twenty pictures she took, not even kidding either!

Aubs sister Karly, Aubs and Sissy

Sissy and Aubs right before the concert. Glad you had fun (:

I have been so busy this summer with work, but I am so thankful that I found a job for the summer with how everything is right now. I tried looking for a awesome picture, but no luck. Youll never guess where I work..... the Country Club!!!! I must say that the Struhs' golf life and Court's obsession must have got to me. I absolutely love my job! I wasnt sure if I would ever qualify, yes I have never actually been golfing on a course, its been forever since I have actually been to the range to hit a few balls, but I absolutely love it! I work in the golf shop scheduling tee times, answering phones, and helping out the members. I have been staying busy with that, working weekends and one night a week. I also have been busy in Pocatello as well, I'll explain more later in this post because I have pictures, But member forever ago when I said I got a position on the Student Activities Board for school next year, Well I have to put in so many hours in the office getting things planned for next year so I take a trip down there once a week. I love that job! I cant wait for school to start to see all of our activities work out. Andddd... to add on to my two jobs, I also was asked from my boss last semester if I could help me out a little bit over the summer. It is so nice to know you are wanted back (: We originally planned on me going back in the fall if it worked in my schedule, but that summer allowed me to help him out a little as well.

Sissy got a job as well... Can you guess where?

Yup at Gymboree! She loves it, and funny thing is her manager is the daughter of our friend from the INL. Small world huh (:
Sissy has been staying busy with work and her mini trip last week to Boise. I havent seen much of her with my busy with work. She was able to go to Poky with me last week, I really enjoyed her company in the car. She was visiting a friend while I was at work. It worked out perfectly!

Sissy and Nick.
Graduation was a little while ago, so crazy that these kids are all growing up!

Mary, me and Ives. I love these ladies! I was able to be in StuCo the same time they were. Good luck with your future (:
Oh my goodness I ABSOLUTELY love this picture! I cant remember what Sissy said, but hey it made them laugh. priceless picture (:

Sissy and Jay.

Wowwwww. Time sure flies. Four years ago I met this boy. Yup, we met his freshman year! So crazy watching him grow up, and be able to share this wonderful experience with him. I am super happy for you Jay! Congrats.

Earlier this summer just messing around with my camera. My eye looks funny cuz Jay is squishing it hahaa.

So as I mentioned in previous posts, that I am in loveeee with the DI. Well that still hasnt changed (: I have gotten even more things to make beautiful! I got this chair awhile ago, I started painting it a blue color for my room at school next year, with plans of putting black and white fabric on the seat. Well turns out I didnt sand it enough, so the original wood peaked through when I sanded it when I was finishing it up. So when I get the chance I'll sand it again, but paint it black instead and then put blue fabric on the seat. I got a wayyyy good deal and TJ for a table cloth that I am going to make a window treatment out of and use the same for this seat too. I cannot wait for it to come together in the end.

I'll take a picture when Im done I promise, but so you do have an insight, let me tell you the price of this chair... $4! YUP, Im not even pulling your leg, Im such a good shopper. Just you wait until the end result (:
More braggin, you ready for it! So I fell in love with this chair. Mom and Sissy thought it wasnt very cute, but they didnt have a vision for the end like I did (: hahah. I know this chair is the color green from the 70's as my mom claims, but it will look so cute with all my stuff for school next year. I decorate with this green color and tan and black zebra stuff so it will fit in perfectly!

The end result! Total price of my chair...... $15. Black paint was no more than a dollar. I had the pillows on my bed that needed some spicing up so thanks to Missy's post about her room, I just had to copy the dot pillow. Love at first sight (: So the final total for this project was less than $20! perfect for my living room next year, For sure I will be posing pictures when I move (:
This picture is in the process of beautify-ing (:

Took some old picture frames from the storage closet, some paint, ribbon, paper and just some pictures left. This will go on an empty wall in my bathroom for school next year. Im hoping Bree and I will be able to share a bathroom next year, so hence the "B". I gathered many pictures from my freshman year growing up with Bree. I cant wait to get them framed and put them in our bathroom (:

I must say the ONLY reason I would like for time to fly is just to see how cute my new crafts fit in my room for school (:
Sissy got a new bike for her birthday and Mom got one for mothers day, I dont fit in to well with my mountain bike (: So when the weather is NICE, we go for rides around the neighbor hood (:

So as I mentioned earlier about my SAB position. I cannot wait, I know I already said that but its the truth. The week after school got out I was in Poky for some training. To spice up and add some fun we spent a day at the ropes course. Oh my goodness this was so fun! But also soooo freaky. I hate heights, but I must say that I did fabulous and Im so proud of myself (:

This picture isnt of me, its of Tara, but anywho this is a huge swing. I hate heights, but I went! Aaron was the one that let the trigger go so he was the one who decided how long you stayed in the air with your feet dangling. I didnt want to stay up there too long and I even told him, right when I was in the middle of saying Aaron, I got to the Aarrrrrrr and then it turned into a scream! They said that I won the best scream award for the day. Haaa it was scary but super fun too.

We also climbed on the tower, I didnt get to the top. It was a little different feeling of safety for me. But I still climbed to a comfort height..

Best thing about being home for the summer, seeing my BFFFFFFF and taking our new tradition date night trip to Maverick for milkshakes (:

12:50

2010-05-19T00:48:00.003-06:00

i should be sleeping, but no.. looking through crafty creative thrift blogs.
my new obsession. cant wait to add more things to my room next year at school.
ohhh hello thrift stores (:

enjoy my list of new friends.

new goods

2010-05-10T17:13:00.005-06:00

It has been forever since I have been able to blog. Moved home last Thursday, but somehow I have been in Poky everyday or unpacking or out looking for some job for the summer. This is going to be out of order, so apologizing ahead of time. During dead week we had an end of the year party for Ambassadors. We were able to rock the 80s once again! Sissy got the Leader of the year award! Congrats, very proud of you!
Jess and Aubs made these adorable tutus, very cheap too!

We went to Montana yesterday for mothers day. We met up with my Grandma and her kids. It was a fun little trip to see everyone there. Happy Mothers Day Mom, you rock! Thanks for everything you do for sissy and I.
Me, Sarah and Sissy... Thanks Uncle J for the ears.
Gramps and Mom.
Bridge and I hanging out. He was in such a good mood, too bad he was in the middle of a blink in this picture, dang. What a stud.

On Saturday we hit up Poky for Graduation. Surprised it wasnt super long, plenty of kids graduated and it was fun to spend time with Stefy's family and Tom and Donnies as well.
Baker Family and Stefy's Family.
One boy I will sure miss when it comes to HCA classes.
One boy that touched the Bakers hearts, will always hold a place in our family. We miss you already Donnie.
Me, Stefy and Sissy.

During the finals week I tried to get pictures here and there before we all headed out for summer break. I met so many amazing people this year at school! So many to be thankful for and greatly appreciate my friendship with them.
Arnold (:

A few weeks before dead week Courts family was able to make a trip to Poky. I had a blast with them, but when do I not (: We had a fun filled weekend, full of hanging out. Her Uncle thought it was very interesting that I have never been up to the pillars while I have been a student there, so guess what!!! we hiked all the way to the top.
Me, Court, Kate and Timmy waiting to head to the pillars.
Me, Court and Kate. Lets just say next time I hope it is warmer and a lot LESS windy!
Kate, Court, me and Syd.
The Smith family, plus Aunt plus Uncle, plus Timmy, Plus Kate and I and Branden (:

Right before I headed out I was able to meet up with a good friend, Sherrod, for dinner one last time.
I had a wonderful Sophomore year, I met so many people I am thankful for. I cant wait to see what next year brings me. Summer is officially here and Ive been job hunting like crazy. Hope something comes my way eventually. If not I plan on volunteering, but lets just say I would like the money a little bit to help me pay for this fall semester. Hope everyone is enjoying the start of summer, hopefully the weather will start to corporate. (:

so far so good (:

2010-05-03T23:45:00.002-06:00

My final today totally rocked!! It will be by far the most difficult for me. Grades were posted today and good bye A & P. Im so proud of myself for doing a great job on my final, 83% yo be exact (: I really enjoyed this class but oh am I so excited to get it over with, after two semesters learning about the body it can wear on ya.

On the fun side, it was my good friend Camerons birthday today. We had a few people over for some icecream cake to celebrate! Sorry warning ahead, pictures are out of order.

The birthday boy and his cake.

Mom and Daddy just got back from Sacramento, Daddy was there for some work so Mom decided to go along and spend time with the Baker side of the family. Not fair that they take all these trips now that Jess and I are out of the house. They got back into town on Saturday and came to Pocatello on Sunday to pick up a few of my things and Sissy's to make our trips home this week not too hecktic and full of our stuff. While they were here they took us and the boys out to lunch at Texas. I cant believe Donnie and Tom will be graduating on Saturday. I am so grateful that I met these two boys, I know that Mom and Daddy will miss them as well. Home will not be the same without them on Easter. Guess they will just have to come visit soon (:
Donnie, Mom and I at lunch.

Tom, Sissy, and Daddy at Lunch.

Birthday boy Cam on his birthday.

One final down, two more to go! I cant wait to get home and summer to start! I am not stressing anymore about where I will live next year, I finally decided on something since things didnt work out with Court and her living with her sissy next year. It will be a different year, new roommates, but many more memories to share. I am sad this year is over with, but I have learned a lot about myself. It is so different to go back and look at photos to see how much I have physically changed, but how I have changed and grown as a person. Ill post more on that later, headed to bed. Big Year End Ambassador party tomorrow.. Rockin to the 80ss (:

Fiiiiinals.

2010-05-01T10:57:00.004-06:00

Super DEEEE Duper excited for this week to come and be over with! I have been very busy, stressed, happy and emotional. haha would would have guessed, I take after my mother when it comes to emotional things (: Things are going well for me at school. I cannot believe as of thursday I will hold a Junior status now! holy cowwwww (: I cant wait for summer to get here, I finish my finals on Thursday and run home for an interview and come back here on Friday to get the rest of my stuff with the family. I guess I havent blogged for some time now and havent shared some exciting news. I got selected for a position on the Student Activities Board, SAB, for next semester! I am thrilled. The best way to describe this is kinda like the student council planning activities for the student body, concerts, games, visitors (which will fall under my category) and anything the students want us to plan for campus activities. I cannot wait! I will have a busy load next year with that and Ambassadors and finishing all my prereqs but I must say I am very good with time management so I think I will do just fine.

Here are just a few pictures on what I have been up to..

Jake, Kaela my new A and P Lab buddy, this lady is a doll!
Phil, Me, and Durr. These boys are sweethearts.
Kylie on her birthday
Dinner with a good friend Jordan who is transferring at semester.
Hanging out in the back of a truck with Court, Kate and Timmy. I had a blast with Courts family when they came to visit.
Bree and James after the final Spring Scrimmage.
Sissy, me and Bree at the Spring Scrimmage
Me, Court and Kate showing our spirit.
Sissy and Daddy on Jessicas Birthday. I has super busy I couldnt even celebrate with her that day because of a huge test, but I was able to make it up to her the day after. Can I just say that Mavericks has the BEST milkshakes, you need to go try one (:
Jay and I at the monster trucks. Keeping it a tradition, four years in a row (: Thanks for coming down with the boys to watch it with me and keep me company. You Rock!

newest adiction..

2010-04-21T23:01:00.002-06:00

Im officially hooked on this blog!
Thank you so so so so much Sakrina for this wonderful blog of yours.
It is full of coupons, free samples and better yet she is a local of Pocatello!
I love this blog, I should be expecting the start of my free samples any day now (:
loveeeee it!

LipDub.

2010-04-13T19:46:00.000-06:00

new video to promote ISU.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OivvGdjupYU

check it out nowwww (:

Basketball, Family, Spring Break, Easter and Anything Else (:

2010-04-11T15:37:00.007-06:00

Oh my my my, I have not blogged in quite some time. Well a lot has been keeping my busy. My pictures are kind of out of order, but you can still get the jist of what has been keeping me busy (:

So good news I got the other day, Craigs Hospital is trying to get Wy out next week! How awesome is that, and even better they are talking about coming through our way so I can see them. Whooo, anywho this picture is at a banquet Wy got to go to I believe the same night he went to the Denver Nugget game. He is improving so much, look good Wy.

I went home a few weeks ago to see Jay play in the All Star game. I was very happy I could make it since I couldn't make it to his Senior night. My lab wasn't in class that week so I was able to surprise him which made it that much better. He was also given the sportsmanship for 4A which was sweet. Congrats Jay!

This week Court and I went to our friends 80s party. It was so much fun! I think we looked the part pretty well with not living in the 80s.
Easter weekend was packed at the Baker household. Donnie, Tom, Court and Bree joined us for the weekend. It was so so so much fun. Full of games, laughs and food. Mom put together an in the dark egg hunt for us. It was funny how teams got picked, we all drew a number and ended up being jess and the boys and me and my girls. The hunt was fun working with flashlights in the dark, each egg had a clue in it that we had to complete. My team ended up winning with being most creative, but Daddy made everyone a winner too (:

The weekend was full of Wacky 6! I dont think I have played so many games of that all weekend long.

Thanks Mom and Dad for a WONDERFUL weekend! I know we all had a blast, thanks again for all the easter gifts as well. You two rock! Love you lots.

Spring Break 2010 was sweet! For my birthday I was given a plane ticket to Omaha, I was so glad I got to pick a time to go spend time with Court and her family since I wasnt sure if I could come visit this summer with work. Spring break worked out well! We had a lot of fun, visited the zoo, spent the night on campus in Lincoln, went shopping all week long! What could be better (:

This store, Scheels, had a Farris Wheel on the inside. Super fun, I fell in love with the store. Its like a Dicks Sporting Good store, but a little bit bigger and add a Cabela's for hunting gear. I got a few Nebraska tees to add to my college apparel collection (:
At the zoo on a safari (:
In the aquarium with Court

Branden, Kylie, Court, me and Abby.
On the plane, we were super excited to get there, but bored on the plane because we wanted to just be there finally!
Waiting for the flight
Downtown rooftop Omaha. This view was amazing!

We went to dinner with some of the Smith Family friends and this is the rooftop of their condo.

O! reminded me of Oprah (:
Rooftop in the daytime.
Court and I playing Mall Madness. Yes, we enjoyed it too!
Eating at Courts Great Grandpa's mexican restaurant.

Branden, Kylie, Courtney, Abby, Me, Timmy, Sydney, and Claire.
Ambassadors put on the Mr ISU pageant last week. The boys did a wonderful job! I had a blast helping out with it. Way to go Ambassadors.
A few weeks ago Ambassadors participated in a music video that ISU will be posting on YouTube for students to see. I cant wait for it to be up, hopefully shortly.
Semester is winding down, 26 days left until I will be out of here. I am happy for summer to come, but I know I will be missing a lot of my friends as well. Hopefully I can get a trip scheduled to go visit Court over the summer, and hopefully Bree can get it so she comes back a little earlier. Im looking forward to summer just to hang out and not worry about school work. Im still on the job hunt right now, havent heard anything back from the INL so sissy and I arent sure that we will be returning with all the cuts they have made.

This Friday I have an interview for the Student Activities Board, SAB, position. I am very excited but so nervous as well! The best way to describe them is that they put activities on for ISU, they are always involved on campus. So wish me luck, hope it goes well.

Now that school is winding down I have been staying busy as you can see. I have a total of one test, two papers, and three finals. I cannot believe I am finishing up another year of school! Im getting so old (: Im excited for next year with classes. I finally declared my minor in family and consumer science! I will be taking a few classes with that, but so looking forward to my Interior Design class (: Whoo I cannot wait.

Have a fabulous week everyone, cant wait to blog about these two upcoming weekends. Monster Trucks and the Smith Family is coming!

oh computer how I have missed you dearly..

2010-03-04T18:46:00.005-07:00

it seems like i haven't had my computer in AGES!! but i really haven't, you know the feeling when you miss something so much and cant wait for it to come back ha ha ya i had this feeling with my computer! So it has been an eventful week! Midterms are finally done and over with! i had three tests this week and for sure i was stressed out! but on the good side i feel like i did a wonderful job and very proud of myself! and even better, that means semester is half over!! WHOOO. i cannot wait for some summer time :) So about my week, it has gone by super fast with classes and all my test which was super nice. I got offered a job three weeks ago, I cant remember if I said something earlier in posts, but I'm thinking i haven't with my computer being sick. Anywho, I love it!! I work as an administrative assistant up by the hospital for a company called Tech Help. My boss is super nice and we get along quite well, lets just say that when he doesn't have work for me then he tells me to pull out my books, what could be better to be getting paid to do your homework :) but no i really enjoy my job! the hours are super nice, its ten hours a week and I go in about two hours every day with Wednesday being a little bit longer. Everyone in the office is super nice to me. Super thankful for this job. After work today I went to the health clinic with Court, she has been getting these bruises on her legs all over and she has no clue, but anyways she doesn't do so well when it comes to giving blood so she asked if I would go along and hold her hand! she did fantastic :) so test will be back in a week, but just so you can see what her legs do look like, its super crazy i think.

Monday night I got a text from Bree just leaving to head to the hospital. She was having very sharp pains in her side and having difficulties breathing for a few weeks. She just thought she pulled a muscle in her back but ended up not being able to stand the pain anymore so she went to the clinic to get some xrays CT scans to see what was going on. well later that night she ended up getting a call to head into the hospital to get some more tests done. after all those were done she ended up finding out that she has a blood clot in each lung causing it all! How in the world did this happen right, well find out with other tests that were taken the clotting is from her BC that she is on and making her cells clot a little extra is that she carries a gene that promotes the clotting. oh poor Bree. she is doing quite well and much much better! she checked out Thursday morning, but still not 100% Bree again, but hopefully by next week she will be. she just loved when she got company at the hospital when everyone came over after classes. in the picture with her is her boyfriend James.
To add to the excitement this week cousin Kristin had her baby!! he was born on March 3. Super excited to see this baby boy, welcome Kaden! Congrats Aaron and Kristin. We love you!

So some of these pictures are a little bit older, but i haven't blogged them just yet. They are from the weekend when I went to Weber with all the girls! We had a blast that mini trip we all went on. It was funny because there was 6 brunettes and 1 blonde, we were giving court a hard time all weekend.
court, kash, me, yesenia, shawnie and abbs. bree didn't jump in this picture with us :(

Boys lost to Weber, so Abbs and I were upset ah ha
So we were all laughing when we first arrived because the tickets we had were total NOSE BLEEDS!! as you can see we were so high up, couldn't see anything. I told abbs that if i knew we were going to be sitting this high up then i would have brought my glasses because i couldn't see the boys's numbers on their jerseys. But after we got there for not even two minutes we switched down by abby's mom and had awesome seats! we were in the third row right above our team. they rocked.
me, court, and bree waiting at the mall for the other girls that were shopping.

the Friday before we headed to Weber court and i went home for the day to spend time with my family. we hit up Garcia's for dinner, my absolute favorite and courts new one out here as well :)
they sang to court and i for our birthday! I look like a goober because i was laughing.
mom and sissy at dinner that night too.

while we were in IF for the day mom took us to TJ, awh my all time favorite. we were all waiting for mom to check out and well this is what you get when you have 4 college students having some fun :)

a random picture of my boots with abbs's shoes but its such a cute picture :)

SO happy its finally the weekend, I'm going to relax and have a weekend for once! last weekend i studied all weekend for my test that i had on Monday. whoo my feet will be relaxing tonight for sure :)

hope everyone is doing well!

Helloooo Baybay ;)

2010-02-22T12:55:00.001-07:00

Congrats Lynds and Tay, she is absolutely adorable. Welcome baby Maecie :)

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one week to remember...

2010-02-18T16:43:00.004-07:00

so my computer is still sick :( ha haaa, so this is a little late in posting, but Ive been missing my blogging dearly. I hope to get my computer all better soon. Last week was one special week for me. It was my big 20! It was a great one. My birthday fell on a Wednesday this year and my night class didnt agree with it too well. All of my friends and I went out to dinner on Tuesday night instead, I wish I had those pictures, but I will have to steal them from sissy and post them a little bit later. Anywho, Wingers was delicious! Wednesday rolled around and I was super spoiled, thanks everyone for the birthday wishes, you made my day even more special :) Jess made treats for everyone after lab to come over and enjoy for the night. My all time favorite cupcakes, CONFETTIII, enjoying the spotlight with me is my friend Phil.

Jason was such a sweetheart on my birthday, surprised me with beautiful flowers and my favorite cookie dough icecream cake :) Thank you JASON!

Everyone that came over for treats on Wednesday, Yesenia, Tein, Jake, Cody, Durr, Bree, James, Abbs, Donnie, Jake, Brenan, Court, Brookie, Erin, Sissy, and Drew. Oh and Phil, just not pictured.

My wonderful mainerrrr :)

My adopted brother, Donnie Carson-Baker :)

My wonderful roommates that decorated my room with confetti and basket filler at midnight!

Thanks to everyone that made my birthday special! Sissy I love you!

And to add to all the excitement, we took a trip down to Denver to see Wy. He is doing fabulous!! Looks so so so great, his surprise was that he has a manual chair that he can move with his arms. He brought tears to my eyes when I saw him because he has improved so so so much since we last saw him. He has movements in his arms, just not his fingers yet, but he is trying so hard! I am so proud of him.

Wy had our whole weekend planned for us. Saturday we hit up the mall, yes this was his idea. I think Jess and I scared him away from shopping though ha ha he didnt believe that we could spend so much time in one store :)

Sunday we were going to hit up the zoo, but it was snowing so we ended up going to a museum instead. It was awesome!! FOUR floors of sweetness!!

Wy and I eating in the T-Rex Cafe.

Mom and Wy on the planet floor in the museum.

Aunt Shir on the health floor. She was a scientist for a bit. I was amazed by this floor! So was Aunt Shir, she was able to see her DNA and cells under a microscope. Mom, sissy and I was able to see how we would age from UV rays and what we would look like when we were 70 years old, SCARY!!

I had a fun filled weekend and I cant wait to go back and visit. Wy and I were able to Skype the other night, it was super fun and good to see him once again :) Denver is gorgeous! This is the view from the museum of the city.

This weekend is full of fun, I cant wait. My roommates and a few friends are headed over to Weber for the night on Saturday to watch the ISU men play some ball. I cant wait for a girls weekend :) Hope everyone is doing wonderful!

Wy.

2010-02-09T12:58:00.004-07:00

Things are going well with Wy, Aunt Shir texted me today and it totally made my day! She said that he has a surprise for us when we get there, he is super excited and cant wait to see us. Aunt Shir also said that she hasnt seen him this happy in awhile :) always good news to hear that he is doing better.

Here is an update on his blog on how he is doing...

Good morning all..Well since Wed, Wyatt is doing much better. He is eating better but now not drinking...? He has not throwen up any more which is a blessing. He has been driving his chair around on his own. He will leave his room and go to nurses station and bother them...We had our first outting to the movies and that was really nice. He was very excited to get out. He did a whole lot better then i did. I was a nervous wreck. But he made it threw a 3 hour movie with no problems.Wyatt had many classes this week and he did well. He is learning to work on computer, so you will see he put a message on face book. They are teaching him to eat. Although he does not have his hands yet. They come up with interesting ways to make things happen.They have put him in the standing machine which has been a bigger challeng then we expected. They have also put him on the bike with electrodes which he likes but don't. His teacher for school is great, so far so good.We were suppose to go to a LaCrosse game on Friday, he took his shower , O in the co-mode chair now in stead of a quad tub.. Any way after shower we were getting him dressed and ready to go. A half hour befor departure they came in and said no one is leaving we are now in quarantine..There is a noro virus going around. 3 rd floor is now shut down. No one in, and no one out. This is for the whole weekend. Wyatt's face just dropped. He was so excited to go to that game. He never spoke much more that night. So you can imagine how bord he has been. They were going to have a super bowl party on 2 floor where there is a huge big screen TV. Not happening. So Wyatt's dad went to the store and got things to hook up another TV we found on the 3 rd floor. He went and got a party tray and chips. So now the 3 rd floor is going to have their own super bowl party in the gym... You go Ross..Come Monday it will be like school again. He has a class every hour. And we have signed up for more outtings. We are going to eat out Monday. He's alittle worried about that. He's not sure he is ready to be fed in public. The sooner we do it, the better. Wyatt is really missing Ethan. I have attach a picture I took when Ethan left. They were both sad, so I went to big lots, what a great store. lol and bought them bunny ears. They had a ball driving around the hospital in their bunny ears. They made a hit here. Every one got their cameras out. Wyatt did say i could finally put the picture on here.I do want to say a special thank you to the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, nurses and Dr. We feel so blessed that Wyatt was in such good care there. We have heard so many bad stories from hospitals near an far. Almost every one that comes here have unbelievable bed sores and other conditions from there hospital. It really is scary the stories we have heard. SO THANK YOU FROM OUR SOLES BOZEMAN...We love you and will cherish the care you gave our son..Ok I do believe that the colts will win... Good luck all and have a great after noon. God Bless you all~Shirley~

Its been forever!!

2010-02-03T16:08:00.008-07:00

Haaaa, love these pictures to start out my blogging!

Okay so it has been too long since I have blogged! Semester is insane, and my computer decided to freeze randomly on me.. so I owe Abbs a a lot :) (that is how much I missed blogging that I will use my roommates) So I guess Ill start with the most recent. This probably isnt a huge deal to anyone ha ha but it is to me! I met with my advisor yesterday about my program, I wont be applying to start in the fall because I am finishing up majority of my prereqs this semester, so I wont be getting points on my application for those, which it wouldnt hurt to try, but where I already know I wont be getting in then why get my hopes up :) But good news is I will be searching for a minor! Im not quite sure yet what I would like to minor in, a lot has gone through my head. My advisor said there isnt really anything that I can minor in to help me out when I do get into the field, soooo the one that keeps going back in forth in my head is Family and Consumer Science, okay so I;m sure you are saying the same thing Mom keeps saying to me, "What in the world does Family and Consumer Science have to do with Radiology?" well um, NOTHING! ha ha I just loveee the design part and textiles. I'll be looking into more things when it gets a little closer because I still am not sure, there is so much to choose from!!

Anywho back to what has been happening at school! Ive been staying super busy, my classes are alot more time consuming than last semester but I just love them! Accounting can get to me when its been long days, my health care law is an absolute blast, A and P is even more exciting this semester, and literarture.. is literature :) but my teacher is the best ever. I had her for 102 and enjoyed her so much, so why not have her one last time before she retires! Ambassadors are doing wonderful! Its so good to be back and see everyone. Two new girls are on board and they are super nice and doing a wonderful job! I havent taken as many tours as last semester, but two to start isnt bad at all! Mom and Daddy have been visiting alot, the Boys Basketball team has been playing quite a bit at home. As Mom would say, she kind of adopted Donnie, he is a player for the team, Sissy and him have been friends since freshman year.. He is the one in the pictures I posted at the very beginning with Abbs. anywho Mom and Dad come to watch him and the other boys when there is a home game. He is from Detroit so his family doesnt come to watch him hardly, so Mom always makes him a cute little basket thanking him for the tickets full of goodies for him and his roommate Tom.

(Abbs and I at the game last weekend)

(Erin and I a few weeks ago at a game)

(Malia, Court, Katie and I the game before a few weeks ago)

(White out Weber with Jaime, Abbs and Court)

As I mentioned above that A and P is even more AWESOMERRR this semester, okay so I know that isnt a word, but its so true. Last week in lab we dissected pig hearts! Erin and I were totally obsessed and couldnt wait to dig on in. The week before in lab was blood week, I was taught how to test my blood type! I never knew what type I was, but yaaay for type A!!

(Erin and I heart week)

Last week at school they did a "Build your own Bengal" night. It was a blast!! So this thing was popular, on a Friday night we got there a whole hour early! We started the line and waited an hour for it to officially begin. They were so popular that people were getting turned away. We had a friend towards the end of the back that had to wait 4 hours til it was their turn!! Benny is the name of the Bengal here so all of us decided to make it somewhat alike :)

(Shante with her Benny, Brooke didnt get the memo ah ha with her Princess, Sissy with Lenny, Cenny with Me- Kenny sounds but a C ha wanted to be different, and then Erin with Benji. Shantel wasnt pictured but she had Penny)
A few weeks ago my friend, Jeni, was passing through here. She played ball here last year but transferred to Carroll this year to play again. Anwyho Durr Bree Abbs and I went to Subway to meet up with her just to say hi!

(Durr, Jeni, Me and Bree. Napkins say Welcome back Jeni)

It was super good to see her for a quick bit!
These are somewhat old but I havent blogged so they are pretty much new :)

Over Christmas Ky, Kim and I met up for dinner in Rexburg. We hit up Wingers, the usual :) but the Wingers in Rexburg is a little different, when we first walked in the guy greeted us and said "Would you like to save 50% on your meal tonight?" We all kinda looked at each other differently thinking it was a joke, and them Kim asked him how and he said he would show us. So were here thinking why not! Poor College students is what we were thinking ;) So he takes us back to this booth, its in the very back, next to the kitchen door, has a red light above it, old vinyl looking place settings, fake flower planters held together by packing tape, and tears in the benches. We just start laughing, what we do to get a discount! It was a joke all night long. If you havent been you should really go! I cant even describe how it looked. so of course we sat there. Nothing was wrong besides the looks everyone gave you and the cold from the kitchen door swinging back and forth, but hey we got half off :)

(The worst table in the joint!)
Over break, Uncle Jerome and his girlfriend Sarah came to visit us. Sissy, Sarah, Uncle Jerome and I stayed up forever one night playing Guitar Hero and Sing Star!

(Sarah and I, had to pull a rock star face)

This picture is totally random, but I absolutely loveeeeee pickeles! Jess and Dad think is disgusting, but I love them so much that I drink the juice all the time! Anywho Jess wanted to get a picture because she thinks I'm a little odd, but I must take after my Mom when it comes to this one :)

(Supporting Daddys MSU tee as well)

We went and visited Wy one last time before he flew out to Denver. Just us girls with Aunt Shir. He is doing wonderful! We are headed out there next weekend and I cannot wait! I read his blog every time there is a new update and he is doing wonderful!

New Years Eve all my friends came over and played Farkle, Mom is addicted so she thought it would be a fun game to play with everyone! Jon and Brad came over one night and played it with Sissy and I and they loved it! So when they came over with everyone they insisted on playing it again! It was so good to see everyone, it has been forever.

I cannot wait for the up coming week! So much is going on again. I hope to get my computer back soon so when next week does roll around it doesnt take me months to blog about it :) Hope everyone is doing fantastic!

Update on Wy

2010-01-05T17:59:00.002-07:00

Here is the most recent update on Wy's site, his sissy Steph posted it this morning. "As I stated in an update earlier Wyatt has made it to Denver safely. From what I have been told the ride didn't go as good as it should have, there were problems with the plane and they had to put him on a smaller one. To get Wyatt into the plane they had to turn him sideways (like a couch) to get him into the plane. Wyatt was very upset all day yesterday and the anger is setting in, he is sharing a room with two other people right now because he is still receiving help from the machine to breath. He is also having a hard time sleeping, even though they gave him medication to relax and sleep, he is so worked up he hasn't slept much. The medical staff will be doing a full body exam today along with every x-ray, CT scan and MRI you can think of. Wyatt is a C4 Quadriplegic, and the medical staff will be teaching him to have the quality life as one."

Mom talked to Aunt Shir today and they were doing a bunch of tests on Wy all day today, so they wont know more until later tonight she said. I found a quote a while back after all of this happened and it reminds me a lot Wy and what all he will be going through.

"god didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor sun without rain, but he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way" love you cousin wy

A Win for Wyatt

2010-01-03T12:50:00.002-07:00

published on Saturday, January 2, 2010 11:49 PM MST
By WILL C. HOLDEN Chronicle Sports Writer
At times, the colors in Shroyer Gym on Saturday were overwhelming.
The white, rolled-up towel that was flung on the mat to signal the end of a period.
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ERIK PETERSEN/CHRONICLE Belgrade wrestlers, including senior Ryan Guenther (green shorts, jumping) and fans celebrate a pin to give the Panthers enough team points to defeat Bozeman Saturday at Shroyer Gym on the Montana State University campus. The pale blue veil surrounding the still-dilated pupils of concussed Panther Ryan Guenther as he talked about Belgrade's 38-37 dual victory over Bozeman - the first victory over its upper-division rivals since the Panther bunch led by Jake Kallestad defeated Tyrel Todd at Bozeman High in 2004.The dark blue Michigan sweatshirt that Todd, back home home for the holidays, wore as he cheered on his alma mater from just behind the coaches' bench.As vibrant as all the shades were, nothing shone brighter than the green that was pinned on the red.It's not what you think. It's not a wrestling or belated Christmas reference. It was a thin green ribbon pinned on the crimson-clad chests of every Bozeman Hawk.It was a tribute to a family member."That's exactly what we consider him," Bozeman coach Nate Laslovich said of Belgrade junior varsity wrestler Wyatt Welch, who recently suffered a neck injury that has so far resulted in partial paralysis. "A family member."
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Welch broke his neck last month while warming up for a dual with Anaconda. It happened when his head hit the mat at an awkward angle.Laslovich was there."I live in Belgrade so I went out to watch that dual," Laslovich said. "I got there right after they had taken him away. It just breaks your heart. Anything we could do to help them, we were going to do."The Hawks put out a table to raise money for Welch that was manned by Bozeman parents. Their sons, not far away, also had Welch on their minds."It just bites so much," Hawk wrestler Crew Johnston said. "My heart goes out to him, his family and his teammates. I'm all out for that guy."The effort didn't go unnoticed."It's really cool," Guenther said (emphasizing the really) about seeing Bozeman in green. "They're a class act. Every one of them."Welch's presence, Belgrade head coach Justin Taylor said, was also felt in Shroyer on Saturday."I told our guys afterwards that a little bit of Wyatt was in this gym," Taylor said. "He was out there today."On a lighter note, Guenther said during his match, he wasn't able to channel his teammate, who will be moved to Denver on Monday to start rehab as his condition has been steadily improving.In fact, Guenther couldn't wrap his mind around much as he tried, and eventually succeeded, finishing off Taylor Anderson at 130 pounds. Guenther ended up with a 13-6 decision. After securing a 6-1 lead in the first period, the Belgrade senior captain went to the ground holding his head moments following an Anderson escape to make it 6-2 in the second."We both took a shot, and my head was lower and hit his knee," said Guenther, who admitted he likely suffered a concussion as a result of the head bonking. "I was seeing stars after that. I just had to keep working what he was giving me."But following Guenther's win, it was Bozeman that momentarily worked it the best. Nine matches in, the Hawks held their biggest lead of the dual at 27-17 after Marshall Carpenter pinned Tucker Taylor at 145.That Belgrade let their star Taylor wrestle a returning Class AA champion was valiant in Laslovich's mind."I love that they don't jockey anybody around," Laslovich said. "Tucker Taylor wrestling Marshall Carpenter at 145. That was a big match that everyone was excited about."But it wasn't until three matches later that the crowd got its money's worth. Johnston, wrestling up a weight at 171, gave Belgrade's Justin Ricker all he could handle.The match was within a point all the way until the final five5 seconds when Ricker got a reversal to make it 12-9 and secure his win."Everyone who wrestles Crew gets tired," Laslovich said. "Give credit to Justin Ricker. He did a great job of keeping his head in there. He showed a lot of heart and he finished the match.""It's not fun to lose," Johnston said. "But you learn so much each match. I came out a little timid, but I picked it up and we went head to head over and over again. It was pretty exciting."Both crowds agreed. Panther and Hawk fans alike rose to their feet following the match."That right there said a lot about Bozeman versus Belgrade wrestling," Laslovich said. "That rivalry hasn't been as big recently, but it's starting to get huge."Ricker's win pulled Belgrade within one. Two pins from Levi Cade and Austin Reyher later, the Panthers had this chapter of the developing feud - which will re-air on Jan. 15 in Bozeman and then on Jan. 29 in Belgrade - all sewn up.Both coaches left feeling great about their teams."I think that's about as good as we're going to wrestle," Laslovich said. "But the beautiful thing is that our guys are still improving. This is as hard a working group as I've ever had and as good a high school group as I've ever seen.""The sky's the limit for our guys," Justin Taylor said on the other end. "There are people out there who think we're going to fold at some point this season. We ain't gonna fold. Be ready for Belgrade at the state wrestling tournament."Earlier in the day, Bozeman defeated defending Wyoming state champ Powell behind Marshall Carpenter’s 10-2 major decision over three-time state champion Austin Carter at 145. Taylor Anderson at 130 defeated the No. 1-ranked Wyoming wrestler in that weight class.Natty Lambert earned a pin, his first of two on the day.Will Holden can be reached at wholden@dailychronicle.com and 582-2690.Belgrade 38, Bozeman 3798 Kyle Taylor, Bel, won by forfeit. 105 Bryce Weatherston, Boz, won by forfeit. 112 Ethan Bristol, Bel, maj dec. Ty Johnston, 10-1. 119 Colin Rupert, Boz, dec. Randy Self, 6-3. 125: Riley Berry, Boz, pinned Seth Sewell, 2:39. 130: Ryan Guenther, Bel, dec. Taylor Anderson, 13-6. 135: Bryce Akers, Bel, maj dec Cole Gebhart, 10-0. 140: Natty Lambert, Boz, pinned Nathan Justin, 3:54. 145: Marshall Carpenter, Boz, pinned Tucker Taylor, 2:58. 152: Tony Calahan, Bel, pinned Hunter Chandler, 1:12. 160: Michael Carpenter, Boz, maj. dec. Jordan Malarchick, Bel, 12-3. 171: Justin Ricker, Bel, dec. Crew Johnston, 12-9. 189: Levi Cade, Bel, pinned Jim Bojuell, 0:49. 215: Austin Reyher, Bel, pinned Len Nagel, 3:41. Hwt: Tyler Bloomstrom, Boz, pinned LD Severson, 4:41.

That was the article in Todays paper in Bozeman.
We just got back to Idaho Falls last night after spending two days in Montana, Wy is doing great! Little by little he is improving!! It was great to see him this time because he was awake and would mouth things back to us. He flies to Craig Hospital on Monday to start rehab for at least 6 months. Ill post more when he gets all settled in over there. Thanks everyone for keeping him in your prayers and thoughts!
Love you Cousin Wy!!

Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-25T13:40:00.005-07:00

Okayyy so I am very behind on my blogging, please forgive! I have been a very busy little gal :) This is also going to go from most recent to latest where Ive fallen behind on Blogging :). Merry Christmas everyone!! I have a wonderful day! I know Santa treated our family very well this year! Thanks Santa :] Tradition that Jess and I always open up pjs from Aunt Sandy on Christmas Eve. Here we are modeling them off. Thanks Aunt Sandy!I helped Daddy put lights on the house when I got home last week from school. The house looks good!! One of my favorite things about Christmas is the lights!! Jason took me out one night to go look at all of them, oh man arent they just pretty!
Last Monday night we got a call from our cousin Cody from Montana, my cousin Wyatt was in a wrestling accident. Here is his story to sum up what happened.

Monday night the 21st of Dec, Wyatt got injuried during warm ups before his wrestling match. He sustained a cervical injury at the C-4 vertebrae which has left him paralyzed from the shoulders down. He has gone through successful surgery to stabilize and fuse the vertebrae in his neck. He will be here in the ICU at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital until after the New Year than he will be transferred to Denver to a hospital that specializes in spinal cord injuries. There is still a chance he will regain some movement in his arms after the swelling subsides. he currently has some movement in his left arm and very minimal use in his right. He is currently sedated to help him rest so he doesn't try to pull the tubes out.

Yesterday Wyatt was looking good but during the night he started to have some problems and the medical staff seem to think it could be from the trach. He is very swollen from his neck up, and having a heard time breathing and cant open his eyes because of it.

We were in Montana early this week with him and will be headed back there next week. He is a strong boy and a fighter!! Hopes are high for him right now. Love you cousin Wy. You can keep up with him through his site if you are interested.

Cousin Cody, Steffy, Jess, Myself and Cousin Wy the weekend of Cody's graduation in 2007.

While I was up at school a bunch of my friends and I got together for an ugly sweater party. We sure looked attractive that night :)

I was able to see Cousin Brooks one last time before he left for his mission in Tacoma WA. He will be such a great missionary! Love you Cousin.
My roommates and I decorated our room this year for Christmas, We didnt want to take it down before we left because it was so adorable! Sorry about the mess, just had to take pictures before the decor was taken down :)

Over Thanksgiving break I made Court some cookies, She is OBSESSED with pigs! Mom found this recipe so I had to make them for her! She said they were so adorable that she didnt want to eat them.. but poof they were gone very fast :)

Over Thanksgiving Break Jess was able to meet up with Lauren. They must have planned the puffy vests :]
Jess and I on black friday, need I say more on how tired we were. hahaa
Playing games with my friends that came home for the holidays.
the typical best friends picture :]
Eating lunch at Geraldines Bakery over Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving was awesome, We just stayed home this year and spend it with Aunt Jackie, Uncle Dan, Am, Trav and Bridge. It was nice to just relax, Jess and I unfortunately spent a lot of our time working on homework, doing papers and last minute stuff before finals. Jess and I did awesome this year! I ended with all As and a B as my lowest and Jess had all As and an A- as her lowest! It was so nice to see in the end that our hard work did end up paying off!! Like Grandma Baker always says, we must take after her :]

I am enjoying myself home for the holidays; next semester is going to be very time consuming. After this semester I only have two classes left for prerecs. I am so excited!! Hope everything is going well for everyone! Im glad I finally got to blog, I was sure missing it :]

Merry Christmas everyone!!

life!!

2009-12-08T01:20:00.001-07:00

Ive been super busy with school and I promise Ill sit down this week and share my life with everyone :)

Traditional....

2009-11-22T20:14:00.003-07:00

So its tradition now that every Thanksgiving Mom takes pictures of Jess and I. She adds them to her Thanksgiving cards that she makes for a few close friends and family. Im having the break of my life spending time with family and friends! I couldnt ask for anything better. Ill blog more when I head back to school and share my break with all of you. But here is this years picture that was picked! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Halloween!

2009-11-01T15:30:00.004-07:00

Halloween 2009- Jess dressed as a hippie and I dressed as a old school football player girl. We were also cave girls another night, but just didnt get pictures.
I loveeee Halloween! I was excited for it to come, but now that it is over Im pretty sad. Mom was so excited this year for trick or treaters! I talked to her this morning and she said that there was about 200 kids that came to our house last night! Nothing too exciting is coming up this week, I finally can relax from my busy week last week!

Halloween Fun :]

2009-10-29T11:51:00.002-06:00

What a great way to start off my day :]

I wish I knew how to save this video but Im not tech smart. I love these JibJab clips.

Hope you enjoy :]

Court, Abbs, Me, Brookie and Bree.

Halloween Clip

catch up..

2009-10-28T11:20:00.003-06:00

I love this picture!! It makes me smile every time I see it, so why not make it the start of my entry :] Dad was making fun of the faces Jess and I always pull when it comes to pictures so he wanted to join in.

It has been some time since my last blog. School has kept me extremely busy this week and stressful right now with everything going on. I cannot wait for this week to get over with!

Halloween will be here :] probably one of my favorite holidays, alright well I love all holidays so I guess I cant pinpoint this one.

I havent blogged about when Mom and Daddy came for parents weekend, Im so far behind! It was good to see them and spend time with them! I havent been home for officially a month and I miss spending time with them! Brooke hung out with the family all weekend since hers wasnt able to join in on the fun, Brooke Baker :] We went to dinner the first night they got here and later that night Jess had a KDP presentation so we were able to go hang out with her at that. After Mom and Dad left then Brooke, Bree and I hit up My Sisters Keeper at the Bengal. Even though I knew what was going to happen I sill bawled! Mom and Daddy came back for the game on Saturday and hung out a little with them before the game and after. While Mom was here we went to the scrapbook store and discovered that Scrappin Essentials carries beads for watch bands. Lets just say that I had to leave quick so I didnt keep eyeing the beads and give in... But I ended up giving in later that week. Jess and a few other friends met up and made some bands last week. I love mine!! I made one that reminds me of Halloween because of the colors, but I can still wear it for all the ISU events going on. Jess's turned out really cute too, Ill have to get pictures taken so I can share how creative we all were that night!

Last week Syd came to visit the girls. I had a blast with all the Smith sisters here! They are all so adorable! Before Syd left she wanted all of us to get together for a little costume party to celebrate Halloween since its a holiday everyone just lovesss!! Abbs, Jamie and I dressed up as cave girls while the Smith sisters were the Spice Girls. :]

I am still debating what I want to dress up for this weekend, I guess we will see what mood Im in this weekend :] I cant wait for this week to start slowing down, Im hoping things will start to slow down for me soon!

Jess went home last weekend to spend time with Mom and Dad, I wasnt able to because I had a workshop up here for the class Im teaching. Jess and Mom made new address change cards to send out to everyone. They turned out adorable!! Im so proud of my creative girls!

Well I better run once again to finish readings so my busy week will end! Hope everyone is doing well! Ill blog soon, this is totally random but I cannot wait for TIME CHANGE this weekend!! Ohhhh ya, hellooo extra hour of sleep :]

longggg night :]

2009-10-13T21:34:00.003-06:00

Ohhh my my my, I am soo excited for Halloween to be here! I finally had time to take a picture of our door. Everyone loves it! We get comments on it all the time! :] The inside of our apartment is all decorated as well. I just didnt want to share it with the world since it is extremely messy right now :]

Mom and Dad passed through last night coming home from Cali. I wish they would have taken pictures while they were there with everyone, but next time :] Ive been staying really busy this week with my midterms. Last night was a super long night for Court, Brookie and I. Brooke was sick all last week and she hasnt been getting better :[ She called me about ten oclock last night asking if I would take her to the ER. She was having difficulties getting deep breaths. So we all went to the ER on Monday night around ten! She is doing alot better and they found out that she as inflamed lungs, they gave her some medicine today when she went back in and they are watching her closely. They did all these tests on here and we ended up not getting out of there until after 4 in the morning ! We are all dragging our feet today :] As most everyone knows Im a nerd and I enjoy anything that has to do with the body! While we were stuck in the ER waiting room Court and I got to see soo much! It was awesome, I wont explain everything because it might make some sick of what we were able to see. After Brooke was done getting her tests we were allowed in the back with her to sit and wait. In the back it was even cooler! Ha ha if that is even a word and possible! Because it was okay with Brooke and the sweet Doctor, I was able to look at Brookes xrays of her chest! It was totally awesome! I cannot wait until I get into the program here at ISU! When someday I will be the one taking those! It was so sweet, we told the Doctor that if he didnt meet us last night his night absolutely wouldnt of been the same :] I cannot believe that from 10 to 4 we learned so much about the body :] I might just possibly find excuses just to spend time in the ER because it was so much fun! ha ha jk, but no really.

Happy Birthday Hank, Kailey and Durr! I wish I was back home so I could celebrate their birthdays with them. Durr lives back here so I made him a cake and all the boys came over! I love celebrating birthdays with those boys! Ill find any way to eat cake :]

This weekend is parents weekend here at Idaho State! I am so excited for Mom and Daddy to come hang out with Jess and I! Whoo Whoo! Ill blog asap when I get pictures from this AWESOME weekend coming ahead! :]

ISU Spirit :]

2009-10-11T00:54:00.006-06:00

This weekend has been full of friends!! Last night Court, Brookie and I hit up the volleyball game. I had so much fun with these two girls! After the game Brooke and I watched House Bunny! That movie can sure make your night better if you have had a not so good one. I am so thankful to have these girls in my life! I am blessed to have met some amazing friends through college.

On Thursday this week Alex, Bree, Court and I met up for the soccer game. They played U Montana, they killed them so it made it so much better! I cant believe how cold it is getting! We froze to death pretty much, but hot chocolate afterwards made it totally worth it! :]

Today was the usual Saturday and didnt get much done :] I finally got to sleep in this week and catch up on all my sleep that I have missed earlier this week, and I truly did miss it! Jess, Brooke, Kristi and I hit up Seventeen Again, the movie at the Bengal. I was not a huge fan!! I will not ever go and see it again. A lot has been going through my mind this week and this movie possibly could of just made it all even more confusing! But anywho enough about that movie. Court and I then went to the BSU vs ISU volleyball game, again. The girls did awesome! They played awesome and ended up beating Boise! So I dont know why Ive been having this phase about hats, but Im in love! They are officially my new boyfriend :] but really, ha ha. I just had to show my new hat off that I got this weekend shopping with Jess and Aubs! I had an awesome weekend spending time with all my friends and I cant wait for PARENTS weekend this coming weekend here at Idaho State!!

So once again this week has been very stressful, midterms are this Monday. Im very excited to get this semester over with! I love how I say I cant wait for summer, but it will be here sooner than I think. and then school will start winding down for me as well. Wow!!

Mom and Dad fly home from Cali on Monday and I cannot wait to see them! This week has been really tough for me with everything Ive been going through. My family is a huge support in my live and I cant wait to see them. I just got to keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason and there will come a day when that reason will make more sense.

When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long ...

Oh ya.. HAllOWEEN is coming soon :]

hello GREYS thursday..

2009-10-08T13:07:00.003-06:00

This week has been super stressful for me with tests and school work! So I decided to find something small once a day to make me smile and give me a quick break, but also make my day. I had fun messing around on youtube and while Jess absolutely loving GLEE I thought I would catch up on a few episodes. This absolutely made my day :] Enoy :]]

And not only to mention that Greys is on tonight as well :]

Last weekend and such..

2009-10-06T17:33:00.003-06:00

This past weekend was filled full of fun! Mom, Daddy, Aunt Jackie and Uncle Dan came down on Friday. Uncle Dan and Dad were working on Jess's car because it hasnt been starting. We all went out to dinner at Senor Iguanas, my FAVORITE in Poky. We celebrated Daddys and Uncle Dans birthday while we were there. Happy Birthday Daddy! We love you!! They werent expecting anything at all so it made it even better. After the family left Jess and went bowling with her roommate and her friends. It was so much fun! Thanks Sissy :] Saturday was the big homecoming game for ISU! Even though the boys got slaughtered it was still so much fun to hang out with everyone! Here is a picture of Jess and I with friends and the second is with my friend Erin from South Dakota! I love these ladies soo much!!

Midterm week is next week! I cant believe how fast school is flying! Ive been staying really busy with tests and being around my friends, which is good because it takes my mind off things! Mom and Daddy fly to Cali this week to see Dads side of the family. I wish Jess and I were back there, we had a blast in Cali for spring break. Maybe we will go this spring break, that is a hint Mom :]

Weekend and Such...

2009-09-30T11:37:00.004-06:00

So its obvious that since my posts have been super short and wayyyy past the blogging date, school is keeping me super busy! I cant believe that midterms are going to be just around the corner shortly. Im excited to get this semester over with, but then its going to kinda be a bummer when new classes come! I cant believe school has gone by sooo fast! Its homecoming here this week and so there is something going on every night! Last night was the bonfire, Court and I went for a little bit until I had to leave to study some homework. Last weekend I went home to celebrate Jays birthday and Rach's baby shower. This picture is kinda in an awkward angle but then again Jays hat was kinda awkward in pictures as well :]] I hope he had an awesome birthday! I had a blast with his family all last weekend and I cant wait to see him soon!
Jays family and I at Rach's baby shower! Im so stinking excited for her boy and Lynds's baby to get here too! It was good to see Jay's mom since it has been since I think Lynds's wedding! Rach got some adorable clothes and awesome things! We played a few games and I must say for not being a mom or have anything to do with baby food I rocked and guessing what flavor was in the jar :]
Last week when it was Make a Wish night at Coldstone, Abbs, Court and I went to donate to the wonderful cause! It is so nice to have roommates that you get along with! I love them to death!!
For ambassadors last week, we all had to help out with the majors fair held here on campus. We, the newbies as we are referred to, had to help out and decided since it was the first time we were all helping out together why not take a picture right! Ambassadors is going great! I gave my first tour last week to a boy that was from the Boise area. I was extremely scared but after we got to talking it went GREAT! Craig had an agreement with all of us that if we finished these books that we were working on, the boxes that were left in the hallway then we wouldn't have office hours next week. As of yesterday there was 34 boxes left so cross our fingers that we can get them finished and no office hours next week. Ill be giving more tours this week now that there is no school for high schools in Idaho this Thursday or Friday! I cant wait :]]
We baked Abbs a cake for her birthday and she loved it! Yellow cake with Cream Cheese frosting! My piece was the non frosted one :]]
Ill sit down and blog more when I have time I got to head to office hours right now. Here we come books! The count down is on :]]]

Jay!!

2009-09-28T09:58:00.001-06:00

Happy 18th birthday Jay! I hope you have an awesome day! I love you!!

i'll post more later tonight when i get home to share about my fun filled weekend at home :)

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Gotta Love Coldstone!

2009-09-22T15:59:00.007-06:00

This Thursday Coldstone will be having there Make a Wish Night!! 5:00 - 8:00. Donate and receive Jack's Creation.

I can not wait to go this year! I remember going when Jess and I were little with Mom and Dad, it is an awesome feeling to donate and help out such an awesome organization and treat your tummy :]

After looking at what Im posting Im thinking this post should be all about tummies :]

Here is another treat to treat yourself with this week! Whoo what a good deal! I love getting coupons in my email. Enjoy!

Tummy number three... Lynds is at the Doctor today waiting to find out what she is having!! Whoo I cannot wait for her baby to be out and Rach's as well! (the pink is for my hope of baby "girl Morrow")

I get to go home this weekend! Im so excited!! Last weekend mom and dad said I wasnt allowed :[ I had to get a few things done here with homework and school so at least I stayed busy. I was joking with Jay that since I wouldnt be able to watch him last week he probably would have THe best game of the season, and boy was I right. I was stinking mad that I couldnt be there to watch him play. That just means that he needs to do it again when Im actually there to watch him now huh :]
I know Mom and Dad miss me like crazy :) and I know they cant wait for me to come home this weekend! ha ha kidding mom! But I cant wait to come home this weekend to spend time with Jays sisters and his mom at Rachs baby shower and time with Jay for his birthday!

Weekend Fun and First Week of School Pictures

2009-09-14T19:37:00.015-06:00

Im finally excited to have some time after my long hectic day to post all about my weekend at home! Court, my roommate from Nebraska, came home with me on Friday night to watch the big game with me and mom and dad. It was soo much fun spending time with her this weekend! Jay did an awesome job! Wednesday Night on News Channel 3 was a sports clip with Jay and Mitch on it. Click here to watch it! It was very special that they did this on the boys and for the boys. But anywho Jay did a great job and it was a bummer that he couldnt win his last year, but it was still fun to watch the two boys. Once again I am proud of my pictures of Jay through out the night, but I figured you didnt want to see all of them so here is just a sneak peak of some.. If you look for Jay's head he is the one running through the boys for starting line up on this one. All of the Seniors going out after half time to meet with the other captains, must say Senior Sob will love all of these pictures of the boys :]
During starting line up, Jay waiting for all the boys to give them the uhhhh, good luck jump ?
Court and I at Jays game, she had to represent Nebraska that night! It was freezing she said. "Idaho gets soo cold here in the night time" :]

Saturday we got up and went to the Fair with Mom and Dad. We became millionaires within seconds of entering :]

Last week Court, Abby, Jess, and I met up for Bingo in the SUB. Court was a newbie at bingo and won her very first try! Way to go Court!!

I dont really know why I posted this picture, maybe because of Courtney's obsession with PIGS! She said this isnt even half of them, but her mom told her that she couldnt bring anymore to school with her, so she said she would just pack a suitcase full when she goes home for Thanksgiving.

The first week of school we went chalking on the walks outside of the Vous. Court had the pictures so it took me forever to take them from here until she finally posted them! I drew Court! She is a golfer from Nebraska with curly blonde hair.. I must say I did an awesome job and it looks just like her right?! Abby drew me and I must say she did a fine job at it!

The three of us after chalking! Im so lucky that I have awesome roommates! We get along great and I know I can count on them any time! Thanks for being so great!! I love your girlies :]

September 9, 2006

2009-09-08T16:17:00.004-06:00

(what a beautiful picture taken from a cell phone, :] )
Three years ago TODAY Jason and I started dating! Its so crazy how fast time flies, it does but then doesnt feel like three years. Yah I know it might sound confusing, but it all makes sense to me. Jason is so special to me! I never thought at Deans funeral I would meet such an amazing individual that would change my life in so many ways! I love this picture because we have grown up so much! Its crazy that I can remember pretty much everything Jay and I have done, as for instance, this picture was taken in my black car before Jay headed to football practice his freshman year at the middle school field. Im so thankful and blessed to have Jason in my life! Im a true and firm believer that everything happens for a reason and Im extremely appreciative for the reason that Jay and I met. Not only is he the best boyfriend ever, but he is a wonderful, understanding and incredible best friend anyone could ask for! I love you Jason Dean and Im so grateful to have you in my life! Another picture, ha ha I thought why not post the most recent one that I have of the two of us just to see how much we have change :) This song is by far my favorite song, and it totally reminds me of Jay :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmuqORloBJw

Freddy Night and Weekend!

2009-08-31T21:11:00.009-06:00

Bree, Abby and I went to Freddy night and got so much free stuff! It was a blast and its something I look forward to every week of welcome!

I went home last weekend to watch Jay play his first home game! He did AWESOME! I must say I did an awesome job at photography at his game. They beat Preston and play Skyline on Friday. I cant wait to watch him again, I sure miss cheering in high school!

Mom, Dad and I went to the horse races last weekend when I was home. I have never been and it was a blast! Lets just say that I rock at picking the horse that will win, but when I officially picked the horse I lost every time :(

I had such a fun weekend home with the family!

And its OFFICIAL!! Mom and Dad signed on the house today! I talked to Mom earlier today and they were hauling to get everything moved, Ill talk to her tomorrow to see how it goes! Im so excited!! when things get all moved in then Ill post some pictures!

Back to school!

2009-08-26T11:32:00.009-06:00

School has started and I have been super busy, I know you are probably saying geez Manda it has only been two days worth of school, but it's been INSANE! I havent blogged for a little while, lets just hope now that school starts I will have time to sit and blog new school stuff! Jess and I moved in last Friday. I havent had my camera with me to take pictures to share with everyone, sounds like I need to get a few. Jessica is rooming with Aubs again this year at Hillside where she was last year and two girls my age, Kasi and Ashley. They are extremely nice and I cant wait to get to hang out with them more. I am rooming with Abby, a friend I went to Arizona with earlier this summer and two new girls! They are both Freshman this year. Ill explain more when I can grab a picture and show them too. They are all awesome and we get along great! Last weekend when I moved in Jay came to Poky and surprised me! We took Yesenia, one of my roommates, Marc and Oryan bowling at the SUB. Lets just say I did horrible! I bowled not even over half what I normally do. Jay and Marc did awesome! I told them they better watch out next time, that was just warm up for me :)

I had my very first ACAD class this morning that Im helping instruct. The students seem awesome and I cant wait for all the fun activities we have planned this year!

Here are a few pictures of my place this year! The living room is definitely my favorite part :) I made the frames on the wall with our initials, probably my favorite period! I bought all of the stuff over the summer and I wasnt sure how it will all turn out and what it would look like, but after we all got it put up we love how everything turned out!

My room is the picture below. It is so much bigger than last year! I love it! I got a few new things this year for my room, but most of it stayed the same. Thanks to Mom and Dads help for moving everything again for Jess and I.

I am proud to say Im one of the best fishie moms out there :) Next week Ronald and I will have our one year anniversary :) Yes I may sound just a little weird, but Ronald has been through many fish tank mates and he has survived a lot of moves, but he has been there for a whole year for me!

Its nice to be back in Poky to see friends from last year and see what everyone was up to this summer.

Classes are going good so far. I am taking A and P at 8 in the morning and its definitely a killer to not sleep in! I have quite a few breaks in between classes so that is very nice. I am also taking a introduction class to Radiographic Sciences which Im extremely excited for! History and Survey of Art to fulfil a goal towards graduation, and a Health Care Administration HR class for my degree. I will be staying very busy with my ACAD class and the Peer Instructor Class, but Im very excited to see how this semester goes!

Everything has been super hectic that I havent even had the chance to blog about me becoming an Ambassador for ISU. Im very excited to be able to work not only with Jess, but Recruitment Services and represent Idaho State. We had camp last week on campus and I think Im finally recovering on my lost sleep! We were very busy but learned lots!

Jay has his first football game on Friday at home so Im excited to go and watch him! He has worked so hard all summer with all of his camps and practices! Way to go Jay!!

Birthday and recap..

2009-07-29T07:58:00.001-06:00

Happy birthday today LYNDS! Youre such a sweetheart and a great friend. Jess and I are so thankful for your friendship! I hope you have a wonderful day.

Nothing new has really happened, we are staying busy packing the house and its almost empty! The new buyers are doing their final walk through tonight and are suppose to close tomorrow. Cross all of your fingers and wish us luck. If everything goes the way its suppose to we will close on Friday.

Last weekend our family went to the company picnic at the fairgrounds. We played bingo pretty much all day and we all took home prizes but Jess! Yes mom actually won for the first time this year!! :)
After bingo we came home and I met up with Jay to head to Heise for Bonnie's family reunion. I had a blast with everyone. Sunday the rest of Jay's family came that didnt stay the night. Thanks Struhs fam for letting me join in on a weekend full of fun!

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3:02 pm

2009-07-12T22:26:00.002-06:00

Welcome to the world new baby cousin!
Cousin Am had her baby today, Bridger Jacob, 6lbs 7 oz. I love them both very much!

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Almost 19 years...

2009-07-08T21:17:00.002-06:00

November 1990-

A little trip down memory lane.. Right after I was born we moved to Idaho Falls for Dads new job, In November we moved into our house where we have lived since then. Its crazy to think how many memories my family has in this house! Some of them are from Jess and I being little kids and standing on the door handles to swing back and forth then dad coming in and seeing that we jammed the handle in the hole of the door boy was he sure happy, from all the times Jess and I were pouting and sent to our rooms, or when we were fighting we had screaming wars ha ha, when we would play hide and seek Jess's favorite spot was in the treat cupboard, the summer Grandma Baker came to visit and Patch chased in a lizard behind the washer and dryer she freaked out, there are so many memories its crazy to just sit here and think of them all. Well as of the end of July these 19 years at our home will be coming to an end and start at our new home. Im so happy for my mom that she finally gets her wish of a new house! She has wanted one FOREVER! Im sure going to miss this house but our new house is GORGEOUS! I dont even know what we will do with all of the space it has. Mom and Dad are empty nesters they will have to invite all of the little cousins to come stay the night just to try to fill it. When it gets closer to move in date I'll take pictures and post them so I can share our new house with all of you!

The new BAKER house!!

We finally have close neighbors :) we will be closer to town and have more rooms for when we have visitors. We are all excited but no one is as close to how excited mom is!! Im so happy for her!

Bryann and Aunt Debbie came this week and we had a blast with them! Kambrie is such a cutie and is growing up so fast! I member at the family reunion the summer after she was born she wouldnt hardly let anyone hold her but me! Well she is still that same way kinda :) She only played with me this weekend and I was giving Jess a hard time about it saying I was favorit cousin #1 :) But Mom and Aunt Deb had a blast shopping and Aunt Deb got to come and see our new house! She fell in love with it just like Mom did when she first saw it! I cant wait to see them again and I hope it is very soon because we had a blast with them!

Cousin Amber is doing good with her baby, she had a doctors appointment today and he told her he is very surprised that they baby hasnt fallen out yet! I cant wait for cousin Bridger to get here!

Jay's sister Rach found out on Tuesday that she is having a baby boy!! Congrats Rach and Chris cant wait for Baby Norman to be here! Its so good to be home and spend more time with Jays sisters! I miss seeing Lynds every morning at 6 oclock and Rach when I would go over after games to watch home videos of the Struhs crew.

I cant believe summer is going by so fast! Work is staying super busy!! Things will continue to be busy with all this packing and moving, and if any of you wanna come help you are more than welcome :) haaa jk but lets just say its going to be a fast three weeks left!

.ball game

2009-07-06T15:45:00.001-06:00

I have alot of updating i need to do... but i guess when i get a chance to sit down i will. summer is flying by its crazy! we went to the chuckars game yesterday with the family so i thought would post a picture of jess and i enjoying the sun :)
dad is on travel again so its just us girls again.
aunt deb and bryann are coming to visit us today and im so excited to see them and kambrie. ill write more when i get the chance.
oh ya dont forget bachelorette is on tonight!!!

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Best movie ever!!

2009-06-28T20:53:00.002-06:00

Dad is out of town for travel this week so mom, Jess and I treated ourselves to a movie!

oh my goodness my sister's keeper is the best movie ever! I cant even explain how good it is, you just need to go and watch it! The Baker girls definitely had some tears going on during the movie, but I think everyone else did too. It was a real eye opener to me and I am so thankful for everything I have in my life.

first time phone tries...

2009-06-26T17:17:00.002-06:00

Rainy day fun :) the clouds were gorgeous last week with all the.rain. i finally got my blog to post from my phone so i thought i better chech it out and give it a try so cross my fingers it works!

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Fathers Day..

2009-06-19T21:54:00.007-06:00

We ate at Wingers a while back and I was going through my camera looking at all my pictures and I thought I would post this one. Dad kept making this "duck" face while we were eating so I thought I would be just like him and pose :)
This one is just for you Lynds :) I finally get to post a picture of Jess's hair! She always is doing cute things with it!

Happy Fathers DAY!! Dad you mean so much to all of us! Thanks for everything you do! Grandpa Baker and Grandpa Topp we love you very much and hope you have a great day!

staying busy..

2009-06-16T19:19:00.002-06:00

Well I have been staying super busy and not much time to post a whole lot! I keep forgetting to post this picture but Jess chopped her hair off a few weeks ago and its ADORABLE!!! I always see hair on everyone else that I love but when I try it, it never works and when I do try it (at school last year) I bawl after I cut it ha haaa. But I will get a picture so I can brag to everyone how adorable her hair is!!

My good friend Logan left for his mission last week. We all went out to ice cream one last time before he left! I have the bestest friends ever that I dont know what I would do without!!

Last week my friend Kelsey Foster got married, I wasnt able to make it to her reception but I bet she looked amazing and I'm so happy for her! Congrats Kels and Brent!

Jay had football camp last week in Pocatello and he looked pretty dead when I was able to see him! He is staying super busy with a different sport event every weekend!

Mom and I started up scrapbooking again to catch up on things while I am home, she always gives me a hard time that I will scrapbook up at school but when I am back home I wont help her out! It was fun to spend quality time with her again.

Dad has been staying extremely busy at work and keeping up with the yard, he keeps bragging that he fertilized it just in time with all this rain that it is going to look great. Now with all the rain he is outside trimming and cutting every night it seems like.

Jess is staying busy with work and her summer trig class. She took her first test on Monday and to motivate herself she keeps telling herself every time she does good on a test she will buy herself a new pair of shoes! ha ha what a great motivation for her!!

Last weekend we were able to spend some time with Aunt Jackie, Uncle Dan and Amber. Sounds like they are all staying pretty busy. Amber has her baby shower this weekend so we will see them again. She is getting pretty big and has a little less than a month til Bridger is out.

I'll try to post more when I do get the chance! Dad told Jess and I last night that we have about 2 months left! Summer is flying by, I cant believe I'll be starting school sooner than I know! AH!

Roast..

2009-06-07T11:58:00.002-06:00

Definition of ROAST: like a toast, expressing ones feelings.

Okay so this is pretty embarrassing story and it shows how blonde Jess and I are when it comes to things at work. The other day at work a friend was having her last day and some other friends were putting on a little party for her. The posters said "Come join us for a roast and refreshments" Jess and I usually pack a lunch for work and the night before Jess and I decided we would just take lunch early and not pack one and eat roast and have refreshments with everyone else. Well when we got there everyone started talking about sandwiches so Jess and I gave each other a weird glance at each other but didnt say anything. Then the lady's started talking about sandwich orders, and one of the girls called it in to the wrong Jimmy Johns so she would be a little late picking up so start without her. So we started without the sandwiches and a manager got up and started talking about the lady leaving and how much the company will miss her and after he was close to finishing he said "now I would like to open the roast to anyone else" Jess and I looked at each other and started busting out. We left shortly after and laughed so hard we had to take a second to breath. So we were able to add a new vocabulary word to our self dictionary that when someone says they are having a roast, its not like a pork roast, its more like a toast. We were so embarrassed, but glad no one else picked on what we did.

I was pretty busy this weekend and wasnt stuck out in the rain, which was nice. Thursday night Cousin Travy graduated so we went to his ceremony.
Friday I went to Pocatello with Bonnie and Garry to watch Jay play in some basketball tournament. Its always nice to watch him play when I get the chance. When I go to his school games it makes me start to miss cheer a little bit. We all then met up with Lynds and Taylor for dinner. Its nice to be back at home to see everyone that I dont see much when I'm down at school.
Yesterday the family came down to Aunt Jackie's to celebrate Trav's graduation. It was nice to see everyone again, sounds like I will be seeing them all a lot this month with everything planned out. Last night Jay and I met up with his sister Rach and her husband Chris. It was so good to see them and visit for awhile. Sounds like Rach is doing good with her baby, she finds out in July what she is having, and as Lynds always says it better be a boy becauseshe is having the first girl :)

Jess and I started work last Monday so we are bums again, wake up for work, go to work, get off work, eat dinner, go walk the square, then bed time :) ha ha

My start of Summertime!!

2009-06-01T18:22:00.027-06:00

Its so good to finally be back home and not be so busy!! Well now that Jess and I have started work we dont have too much time to do things, that is also why I'm posting my pictures finally from two weeks ago!! I didnt post pictures from the dance so Ill start there. I miss getting all dresses up for the night and feeling like a princess :( Jay was a great date and I had a blast wheeling and spending time with him!

I went to Arizona for a housing conference for ISU. I had a blast learning new things and I cant wait to bring back everything to housing next year. Alot of these pictures are with a good friend Abby that I met up at school last year, and one of my new roommates for this coming year!

When we first got on the campus at University of Arizona we just wanted to goof off since we were in the car for over a total 15 hours that day and the day before

The first night in the car we were able to make it to the Grand Canyon for sunset! Isnt it gorgeous!!

Pretty flowers we were amazed with the color on the campus!

How beautiful the entrance way to the Admin Building is..

We took a trolley around town on some our free time, which we didnt have much of!

Zion National Park

Weeping rock, we got soaked trying to get to this spot!

Spending graduation with Kylee :)

its so good to see her again!!

Jessicas birthday gift!!

I had SOOOO much fun at this concert with her!! I hope it was the best birthday gift ever!!

I love you Sissy

The screen where I sent in a message and Jess wasnt paying attention so she missed getting a picture of the one i sent in, but she said this would do because everyone calls us twins :)

In front of the tour bus!!

We went to Montana for Brooks's Graduation party, here are my cute little cousins taking a break from playing in the water :) It was so good to see them and I cant wait to see them again!!

the traditional family games :)

Birthdays and Everything Else.

2009-05-19T12:30:00.005-06:00

So I've been staying quite busy while I've been home so I need to catch up on a few things. I've missed a few birthdays and I'm so sorry!!

Hope your birthday was good cousin Bryann and I cant wait to see you at Brooks's graduation!!

Happy Birthday Grandpa. It was good seeing you in Dillon a few weekends ago. And cant wait to see you soon!!
Happy Birthday BFF!! Hope you are doing well in Utah and I cant wait til you move back home so I can finally see you!! I miss my Hannah Montana buddy :)

I'll be quite busy and have a lot of catching up to do when I get back next week. I'm headed to Arizona on Thursday for a Housing Conference for ISU. I can NOT wait for the warm weather. Its suppose to be high 90s low 100s!! whoo hoo I can finally say its summertime for me :) I get back on Monday or Tuesday of next week and then Jess and I are headed to Utah for our Taylor Swift concert!! I cant wait until I'm back home to blog about all the fun I had!!

Last Saturday I went to one last dance with Jason, It was a lot of fun. When I get more pictures I'll put them up.

Yesterday Jess and I were drug tested for work, but just so you all know what I had to go through... just imaging us sitting there for over 2 hours waiting on Jess to drink her cups of water! Oh my my goodness!! It was a long day in the medical room at work. Silly Sissy. And the bad part is she says she does this EVERY year!! ha ha this only happened to be my first time starting the same time as her. Wow :) ha ha but it was a highlight of my day yesterday :)

Mom and I were couch bums all last night with DWTS and Bachelorette.

Jess left for Boise yesterday with Aunt Jackie to spend some time with Aubs. It was funny her and mom texted during the Bachelorette to say who they liked and didnt like :) What goofs

But I better get packing for my trip and I'll post everything when i get home!!

Think of me in the nice warm weather when I come back burnt :)

Been Staying Quite Busy...

2009-05-14T10:22:00.007-06:00

I know that I'm very late on this, but I just had to wish my mom and grandmas a wonderful mothers day. We went to Dillon Montana last Saturday and met Grandma and Grandpa Topp for lunch. The first picture is mom and her mom from lunch on Saturday and then Nanny and Grandma on the boat in Hawaii in 2006. They all mean so much to me and I would be so lost without you all! I love you very very much! :)

Monday and Tuesday Jay had State Golf in Rigby. I got some good pictures of him on Monday, but the weather was horrible on Tuesday that I didnt get out of the heated cart :) But he did a great job he got 9th outta like 60 kids I believe he said!! WAY to go JAY!!

Here is a picture of Jess and Dad in Dillon :) Im so glad I'm back home to spend time with my wonderful family!! Tornado Jessica hasnt hit too bad mom said ha ha :) But I cant wait for all the exciting events we have planned for family trips and events :)

Recap since monday!

2009-05-06T15:06:00.007-06:00

ha ha so I know nothing really new is going on. But its WEDNESDAY so I thought I would post a few things that has happened since my last post. :) Monday Jay had golf districts and he TOOK FIRST!! whoo hoo go Jay go :) State is next Monday in Rigby so that will be exciting to go and watch him. So I looked all over to find a picture of him at districts and I had absolutely no luck what so ever, so I just had to post a different picture of him golfing. What a champ :] Jess had an Ambassador Awards night and she got a few awards, Most Initiative, and a funny one for Reality TV Junkie :) and then she got another award for the night too. She also was given a "Grow your own BENGAL" ha its pretty cute, its one of those sponge like animals and you add water to its cage and it grows :) She had her evaluation today with the Advisor and he said that she is one of the top ambassador and she is a really hard worker. What a great compliment :) She really enjoyed this program and is excited to do it next year too. Jess and I have taken our finals, she is done but I still have two left, wish I was done but I guess this is what I get for taking some classes later in the day. I officially checked out of my dorm room this morning after my final. Remember what it looked like before I moved out... Well here it is now, all boring like haa :) I think mom is excited for us to come home, She asked if Jess and I wanted to come home today and I would just drive back and forth but Jess still has a lot of packing to do and my final is somewhat early tomorrow so I didn't want to get up even earlier to drive, but Jess reminded her of tornado Jessica and she agreed that she wants her house not messy for two more days :] I'm very excited to be home and for summer to start!

Jess also had a MORTAR board meeting this week, its an honor society club here at ISU. She got initiated and also Historian. Here are pictures from her night and her roommate Aubs.

I finally got the right picture of Tom, Jess and I. Sounds like he is doing great with all his letters I see on his mission Blog. Miss you Tom!

Roll Out.

2009-05-03T13:06:00.006-06:00

Last night Jay and Taylor came to Pocatello. We were shouting our ides for something we could go do and Bree yells out roller skating! ha ha I don't think i have had this much fun doing old school stuff in a long time! We had so much fun, Bree and I started out on skates and soon moved to roller blades. When we walked in the door there was a little girl that started talking with us and became our friend for the night. She was so cute, she grabbed our hands once our skates were on and told us she would help us and teach us how to skate :] Here are some pictures of our fun night, my last Saturday night in Poky until August. I was surprised our good Jay and Taylor were on their blades, Jay said Lynds and him always bladed in driveway when they were younger :) What a fun night!

As much as I want to move home...

2009-05-01T14:31:00.002-06:00

I hate CLEANING!! ha ah ha

here is what my room and outside of it looks like and I'm not even half done! I still have my closet and dresser drawers haa :] My whole entire apartment has no personality anymore!! It's so sad, but next year will be sweet with my new roommates :]

My Brother, Friends and Dead Week.

2009-04-28T20:05:00.005-06:00

our ONLY "brother" left today. Jess and I always called him our own brother because we never had one and we were so close to him and the whole Long family. Jess sent me the wrong picture so I am only able to post one picture. Good Luck Tom and I cant wait to get your emails and letters to see how everything is going! WE LOVE YOU TOM!! :)

Over the weekend Jess met up with Lynds and Mark Asper, a friend from high school. They got to see his baby girl :) I member growing up and at grid kid cheerleading practice Mark had his own cheer. We would be practicing on the lawn outside of the high school and Mark would just be leaving football practice and he would always join in our "bang bang choo choo train come on panthers do your thing.." It was a blast! His little girl is so cute!

Lynds' surgery is tomorrow! Good Luck with it Lynds! Hope it goes well and you will be better feeling soon! We love you!

Its dead week this week and I'm so excited!! As of my last count down a lost has change, now I only have 3 more classes left, 2 hours 15 minutes, 12900 minutes, and then four finals! I'm checking out of my dorm on Wednesday and going to stay the night at Sissy's that night and the next because I have a final on Friday! Seriously those are the worst, well I guess not too awfully bad, but still I had one last semester Friday and I couldnt wait to get outta here!! I cant wait to be home, and I'm sure Mom and Dad are excited for Jess and I to be there too! haa and for TORNADO JESSICA to hit the living room too :]

it must be free week or something!!

2009-04-26T22:44:00.005-06:00

So to add on to the free pretzels today from pretzel time, tomorrow at KFC they are giving away free pieces of chicken. Its this new kind called grilled chicken! you don't need a coupon so make sure you stop by and get some!! awh I can't wait KFC's mashed potatoes are definitely my favorite :]

THEY JUST KEEP COMING :)
http://www.jambajuice.com/school_bananananza/ download a copy of this sheet and you can save 20% off your order.
"sip to support your school"

and...
WEDNESDAY..
its 31 cent scoop night at Baskin Robbins. Go out and get a scoop of ice cream and support the firefighters :) I wish there was a Baskin Robbins here, shoot.

this week is just full of some good deals.. I'll post some more if I find some later in the week :]
what a great way to start off dead week huh!!

National Pretzel Day!!

2009-04-26T16:18:00.004-06:00

Free Pretzel at PretzelTime or Pretzel Maker TODAY!!

(my flyer wont post so Ill try a little later, gotta get back to homework so I can get to the mall before itc closes:] )

Dad in Cali

2009-04-25T22:19:00.004-06:00

Here are some pictures Aunt Barbie emailed me with Dad visiting Grandma. I'm excited for him to get back here so I can hear all about his trip. The first picture is Uncle Charlie, cousin Nate, cousin Aaron and Dad. Then Grandma's kids. And last Grandma and her "sweet babies" :) Looks like you all are having a blast. (and not to mention that dad is in shorts so that means its super nice there, I wish it was that nice when Jess and I were there)