Long over due!!

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

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

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 (:

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.

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!