Monday, June 20, 2011

DAD!!!



I love my dad!!! Our movie is Father of the Bride and I loved at our wedding that I am kissing his check like the cover of the movie. All of us girls have been daddys girl and we've always looked up to him so much. I love him for his humor, kindness towards others, how he's a family man and puts us first. He honors his Priesthood and has been such a great example to us.



HE IS AMAZING. I love you so much Dad!!!

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Freezer Pops

Some pop recipes for making frozen pops:



Watermelon Pop Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups watermelon chunks
1/2 cup sugar
1 pinch of salt



Malted Milk Ball Pop Ingredients:
For the malt base:
3/4 cup milk
4 oz. vanilla pudding (1 individual serving cup)
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup Ovaltine Classic Malt Mix
1 1/2 tsp. agave nectar



Fruit and Yogurt Pops Ingredients:
1 cup strawberry yogurt
1 cup orange juice
1 1⁄2 cups raspberry juice



Fruit juice Pops Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups fruit juice or 3/4 cup fruit juice concentrate combined with 3/4 cup water



Triple Berry Pops Ingredients:
1/2 cup cranberry juice
1 cup raspberry juice
2 oz. honey
6 Tbs. blueberries

Friday, June 10, 2011

High School: Five Year Reunion

Wow, it's been 5 years since I graduated from high school this last week. I am so relieved I'm not in high school anymore. At graduation from hs I was so done and moved on it wasn't even funny, I loved my experience so much more at BYU but either way there is a time to move on and it makes me sad when people continue to live in the high school or college state of mind instead of moving forward. As great as my experience was at BYU I knew it was time to move on and create even better experiences ahead. Anyway, it's crazy how time has gone by so quickly. I was thinking of things about me to share from high school here are some of them:

School mascot: Maple Leaf
Activities: softball, track, musicals, orchestra, honors society
Worst grade: US History
Best achievement: 5 on my AP Calculus exam and medal in track in the 4x200 I believe
I was: the nice good girl with good grades
Biggest dream: BYU
Work: my uncles law firm during the school yr around my activities and in the summer
Getaways: we would go to FL every February for mid-winter break
Members of the church at my school: 4
Favorite classes: loved science, foods classes, photography, japanese
Favorite music: Kelly Clarkson and country
In the summer: full time work and hang at the swim club. Tennis too and lots of babysitting
Avg studying each day: 5-7 hrs every day
Avg wake up time: 5
Car Issues: My car died because I didn't change the oil in my car
Fun events: football games and Field Days (huge deal been going on for 70+ yrs)
Family Facts: my dad and his siblings went there and my grandpa did some projects in designing or overseeing it being built
ACT: Hated it, took it 4 times
Greatest Feeling: In musicals when the curtain opened for the first time and the crowd would go wild and when the curtain closed because you felt relieved.
Most influential teacher: Mrs. Rudy. I TA for her too
Embarrassing moment: giving a speech and when I was making a joke I couldn't stop laughing at my own joke. Teacher gave me bonus points though.

Sunday, May 29, 2011

Sunday Thoughts: Do you know your spouse's Love Language?




So in Relief Society today we were talking about service and I really liked some comments that were given. We were talking about serving our spouses and how their ways of giving and receiving service could be different from ours and we need to know those so we can better serve each other.


I'm not a huge advocate of the 5 Love Languages or anything, but I really think it is important to know which ways you show love and know how your spouse shows love. I just figured Chris was the same as me, but we went through them after church so we could know how we can better serve and know how to love each other. Here are the Love Languages from 5lovelanguages.com:


1) Words of Affirmation
Actions don’t always speak louder than words. If this is your love language, unsolicited compliments mean the world to you. Hearing the words, “I love you,” are important—hearing the reasons behind that love sends your spirits skyward. Insults can leave you shattered and are not easily forgotten.


2) Quality Time
In the vernacular of Quality Time, nothing says, “I love you,” like full, undivided attention. Being there for this type of person is critical, but really being there—with the TV off, fork and knife down, and all chores and tasks on standby—makes your significant other feel truly special and loved. Distractions, postponed dates, or the failure to listen can be especially hurtful.


3) Receiving Gifts
Don’t mistake this love language for materialism; the receiver of gifts thrives on the love, thoughtfulness, and effort behind the gift. If you speak this language, the perfect gift or gesture shows that you are known, you are cared for, and you are prized above whatever was sacrificed to bring the gift to you. A missed birthday, anniversary, or a hasty, thoughtless gift would be disastrous—so would the absence of everyday gestures.

4) Acts of Service
Can vacuuming the floors really be an expression of love? Absolutely! Anything you do to ease the burden of responsibilities weighing on an “Acts of Service” person will speak volumes. The words he or she most want to hear: “Let me do that for you.” Laziness, broken commitments, and making more work for them tell speakers of this language their feelings don’t matter.

5) Physical Touch
This language isn’t all about the bedroom. A person whose primary language is Physical Touch is, not surprisingly, very touchy. Hugs, pats on the back, holding hands, and thoughtful touches on the arm, shoulder, or face—they can all be ways to show excitement, concern, care, and love. Physical presence and accessibility are crucial, while neglect or abuse can be unforgivable and destructive.

I am definitely the words of affirmation (I love the reinforcement of doing good things or knowing that I am loved) and also the acts of service. Chris has quality time and physical touch of just holding hands and knowing that I am there. So yeah, I encourage you that have spouses to learn each other's love languages to see how you can better serve them.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Homestyle hair tips

I found this on yahoo today and liked it:

1) Find a shampoo that lathers less.
Sudsy doesn’t necessarily mean clean—sometimes, it means the opposite. Shampoos that lather too much are often overloaded with moisturizing products, which can leave build-up in your hair, making it look and feel dirtier quicker. So opt for a sulfate-free formula. Related: How to Rehab Your Limp Locks and Split Ends

2) Give your locks a burst of cold.
Before you hop out of the shower, turn the cold water on for a second and quickly rinse it through your strands. It helps seal the cuticle, adding a sleek finish to your locks.

3) Play hot-and-cold as you dry.
When using a round brush to dry your hair in sections, start from the roots and dry all the way to the ends, letting the brush linger at the tips of your strands. Let your hair cool off like this on its own for five seconds, then repeat on another section. Alternating between heat and cool-down time helps set your style, and your bombshell blowout will have more body.

4) Do an at-home glaze between color appointments.
Glazes fill holes and rough spots in your hair cuticles, helping smooth your locks and put moisture back into your hair. This keeps your color shiny and bright so it lasts longer and look better. Plus, you can snag an at-home kit from your local drugstore.

5) Use rollers for high-volume. For lift, blow out your locks until they’re dry. Then, section off the hair on top of your head—between your temples and all the way back to the crown of your hair. Divide that section into three smaller sections vertically (as if you were making a mohawk), and wrap each in a 2-inch velcro hair roller. Let your hair sit like this for 30 minutes, and then unwrap your strands, lightly comb them out, and spray for hold.

6) Drop the towel.
Keeping wet strands wrapped in a towel for a half-hour as you do your make-up will just cause frizz! The roughness of the cotton forces your hair cuticles open, making them more likely to go every-which-way. Instead, squeeze out excess water as soon as you’re out of the shower, then let your hair air-dry for five or ten minutes before blowdrying.

7) Apply products 10 minutes before you style. Whether you’re curling, straightening, or whatevering, applying product 10 minutes in advance helps it fully absorb into your strands so you get all of its benefits and more bang for your buck.

8) Wrap—don’t clamp—your hair for quick curls.
When using a curling iron, you don’t need to fasten your locks to the barrel. Wrap sections around the iron and hold in place for about 10 seconds to score the same soft, sexy curls.

9) Use spray bottles as your new lazy-day BFF.
If you wake up and your locks are totally flat or grungy from the day before, just spray the top layer of your hair until damp, and then use a big barrel roundbrush (2 inches or more) to blow your locks dry. You’ll score high volume on that top layer, and since it’s freshly blown out, you’ll create the illusion of all-over smooth

10) Use dry shampoo a different way. Instead of waiting until your locks need an dirt-fighting pick-me-up, apply a dab of dry shampoo to your roots immediately after you wash and dry them. Though your hair’s already clean, the barrier will stave off the debris and oil your strands will collect throughout the day before it hits. Bonus: It also gives you killer volume

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

The sun will come out tomorrow

The sun will come out, tomorrow

Bet your bottom that tomorrow, there'll be sun

Just thinking about, tomorrow

Clears away the cobwebs and the sorrow,

Til there's none.


When im stuck with the day, thats grey, and lonely,

I just stick out my chin and grin and say,



Ohhhhhhh. The sun will come out, tomorrow

So you gotta hang on til tomorrow,

Come what may,

Tomorrow, tomorrow, I luv ya, tomorrow

You're always a day

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Being an Ironman

So we went to St. George and while we were there there was the Ironman Triathlon and boy it so crazy to see.


So what is the Ironman Race?

Swim: 2.4 miles

Bike: 112 miles

Run: 26 miles


We watched the race in St. George and here are some things I learned:



  • There are cut off times for all of the sections


  • It starts at 7am goes till midnight


  • The main cost is $600 or $1200 for the Ironman Foundation


  • They have Ironman in many parts of the world


  • There are different age groups to compete in


  • You have food like powerbars along the way, water, wet cloths and porta-potties