Birthday #22!

This year's birthday was one of my best by far! I told Lindsey and Courtney, jokingly, they should throw me a surprise party about a month ago. Court got really excited and said alright. Then, I got really excited about it. Court said it couldn't be a surprise because I was already telling people about it, so I helped plan it with her. Linds and Court decided it should be Jungle/Safari themed, which I loved! We went to Elephant Bar a couple months ago and I told them that that restaurant is how I want my wedding to be because it is Jungle themed. I think that is where they got the idea. Pop made my invitations, Court and Mom bought the food, and we had the party at Courtney's gram's house. I invited about 55 people to the party and probably 25 showed up. No one swam because it was too cold, but we barbecued, played the Wii and had a lot of fun just hanging out. The party started at 6 and I got home at about 11:30. When I got home I went bowling with Jen, Eric, Chris, Josh, and Preston. The bowling alley took my picture and put it one of the tv screens. It was seriously one of the happiest days!

Me

The Cake

Playing the Wii

Opening presents

Me, Derek, and Linds

Judit, Me, and Maria

Linds, Me, and Court

Sunday, we had everyone over for dinner. Mom made beef stroganoff, my favorite. There were no left overs either, everything was eaten! We had left over birthday cake from my party and ice cream. I had to leave early to go study with some friends from my Ultrasound classes, but it was really fun having everyone there! Especially Kara and Hallie. Thanks for coming down this weekend, it made it even more special!

Sarah, Me, and Brynn

Mom and I

Me and the cake

Tuesday, my actual birthday was really laid back. I slept in and went to get my TAM card for my new job. I will post about that once I pass all my tests. I had class that night and just went home afterwards. I got a ton of messages from friends and family all day telling me Happy Birthday. I was happy all day long. It was a really good day!

Tonight we went to Claim Jumper for my Birthday dinner. It was really good as usual. Thanks Mom, Pop and Emily!

Me and Emily

Mom and Pop

Mom's buggin' me to update...

I no longer work at the pool and am trying to find another job. I have 4 one day a week classes so the rest of the time I have to find something to occupy my time. It is really hard to study because my classes are super boring. On Tuesday this week I went to a spin class that a boy in my ward teaches. It was really hard! Then, at the school gym I went to a boot camp fitness class. That night, I went indoor skydiving with two guys in my ward. I think I over did it a little too much that day and when I got home at 1am I had a fever of 101.4. I missed class the rest of the week and was in bed most of that time. Mom took me to the doctor because she though it might be Strep. I didn't have the strain they test for, but the doctor gave me Z-pak anyway because he said it could be another strain. But over all I'm better and loving life in Vegas!


Emily and I now share all of our clothing, shoes, and jewelry. It is just easier than fighting over stealing each other's stuff. We still drive each other nuts on occasion though... and we miss Kylie!!!

I have been dating a lot lately. Pop told me the other day he was disappointed in me after I finished telling him and mom about 3 different boys that had taken me on dates. I was surprised and asked him why he would be disappointed. He said because it had taken me four years to finally date like this. I just laughed at him, but it was true. I am finally experiencing dating like I should have along time ago. One of my dates the other night took me to get a Henna tattoo on the strip. It was really fun! I got my name in Arabic on the back of my neck.

LAKE TRIP 2008

My friend Jen Chatwin asked if I wanted to go with a bunch of people to the lake on Saturday. I had been sick during the week, but told her I should be good by then. I was really excited because I hadn't been wake boarding since last summer with Katie's family, and wanted to see if I still had it to get up on the first try. We went with Chris Rodarte, Josh Wood, Preston Day, and Sam Tielemans. We met at Chris's house at 7 am and headed out for the lake. We wake boarded and tubed til 2 in the afternoon. The boys had priesthood session at 4 for stake conference, so we had to cut the day short. When we got back home we all went to Firehouse subs for lunch. Jen and I decided to go to a young single adult bbq later that night. Megan Miller, Eric Forbush, and Josh Wood came with us. After the bbq we decided to go to Red Mango and hang out for awhile. Then, we went bowling at Sunset Station. It was one of the most fun days I have had all summer. Thanks for inviting me Jen!

Me, Jen, and Chris

Jen and I

I got up the first try!

Just Hanging out

Megan, Jen, Eric, Me, and Josh

My knees after the lake...