day 5

A picture of my favorite memory? I dont have a single favorite memory but I have a few.

One was this past fall at BYUI. I have come to find that I really enjoy the life of being a student. It suites me very  well! Not just the fact that I do what I want when I want and with whom I want but I really enjoy learning and choosing what I want to learn about. A pic from this last fall, when Estrella and I found a great big pile of leaves so what do we do? Play in them and take pictures!

 I loved going crabbing with Lynsi, Tyson and Dave Barfuss! SO much fun :)

 We took family pictures at the Temple while Stuart and Lindy were home during the summer.

 Marching Band. How can you pick one moment? I didnt think I could but then I stumbled across this picture of Neil serenading us from the bus window. How can you not love that?!

 Graduation! Man what a moment. FINALLY done with high school and on to bigger and better things. And I got a picture with Blake and Mitch. Man I miss having them in sunday school, so much fun!

 Taco Bell. The end.

 The beach is always a good time!

 BYU-Idaho is a very recent and full of favorite moments.

 Some amazing roommates make the list!

 4th of July 2010 spent with the Strassers and a baby blessing! This is a favorite picture of the weekend

 This little boy who is no longer baby george and has grown into toddler tag!

 The hot springs :) man oh man... Kraft Singles Unite!

 Random Thursday Night Unplanned Sleepovers, never to be forgotten.

 My beautiful family! summer of 2009

 Every time I go to Texas... maybe I dont remember but I love the times I do remember.

 Oh brothers.... battle cry as they called it.

 Compound fun times! Never to be forgetten! Along with Pendleton round up and everything.

 I got to have see Mack and Garret at the same time! I love home :)

 And Gpa came to live with us for a little bit. Love that little old man!

Day 4

So my cousin Kelli came up to visit and to fly home with gpa. But while shes here we had to show her beautiful Oregon! and especially the coast! So I will share some of my favorite pictures from the weekend weve had so far here with Kelli

 So we fed the Seagulls at cannon beach and man they were hungry and anything but shy! They flew down and were stealing the bread out of dads hands as he was standing there... I was afraid they were going to start attacking if I didnt through the food in enough time!

 So we went to the Tillamook Cheese Factory and got cheese, ice cream and pepperoni sticks of course!

 This is at not indian beach but one that was next to it. Very pretty and windy to boot!

 This was another shot at that beach. Pretty huh!

 Still feeding the seagulls. I just really like this one of Kelli cause she is laughing and running away from the seagulls!

 This is the 'Dances with seagulls' photo. haha love this one too!

And of course we ended at the turn around where Lewis and Clark ended. Pretty sunset and all, well I guess this wasnt the best pic for the sunset but were in it :)

Day 3

Its supposed to be a picture of the cast from your favorite tv show, but I dont have a favorite show... and I dont care to think that much about tv shows... so I choose to do a picture of something that makes me smile. That would be the sun! Im going to choose a sunrise on the beach. For some reason I love sunrises and the beach is just a beautiful place to see it so heres it is!

Day 2

I guess the person I have been the closest to for the longest would be Lynsi.

 So this is Lynsi and I crabbing on the Oregon Coast. And yes... thats her dad in the back ground playing with a stick... boys never grow up. But I feel like Lynsi has understood me and I can come to her with anything at anytime. Shes one of those friends that when your saying goodbye you end up sitting in the car and talking for hours on end in between the "okay, now im really going... oh wait did I tell you about..." and off you go again. I love her and I am going to miss her when she goes on her mission on Feb 23! Good luck Lyns! You'll do great!

Day 1 picture challenge

Okay so Ive seen these challenges is a few places and thought I would try it so here goes!


Day 01 - A picture of yourself with fifteen facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been close with for the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your night.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss






Day 1-

fifteen facts:
1- I am 20 years young. Born on Nov 6th 1990
2- I am I think 5'11" now... it might be 10" but I think its 11"
3- I am a girl, I hope that s obvious
4- I am the 2nd of 4 kids. Oldest girl and my mothers favorite child.
5- I LOVE ice cream! thats my favorite :)
6- I love Oregon. 
7- I LOVE the rain :) Its my favorite weather. Second is sun... I know its weird, but thats me.
8- Im going to BYU-I and  Love every minute of it!
9- I still do not have a major so dont ask. But if you find out let me know
10-  I love Music and it is a huge part of my life. Whether its singing along in the car or playing my flute or tinkering around on the piano, I love it all!
11- Im not a runner, but I can walk forever! And I walk fast too... maybe its the long legs, maybe its the not wanting to be late and maybe its the fact that the faster I walk the more its like the wind blowing in my face, and I love that feeling.
12- I LOVE swimming! During the summer growing up we spent most of our time in the pool, and I miss those summers.
13- I love being outside doing anything, hiking, adventuring, reading, walking or just hanging our and talking, if its outside ill do it!
14- I like to sew and do arts and crafts and create things with my hands. I love making new things and being able to personalize them
15- I am LDS and I love it. I am so blessed and am so grateful to have it in my life everyday

college teaches you life lessons

Some life lessons we have learned at college so far include:

 Always take a group picture on your adventures. and go on lots of adventures

 Baby George likes to play with rocks!

 Take some time to enjoy the landscape, Idaho does have some pretty parts.

 Some times you are just gonna fall down. But you pick up the pieces of your shattered life and you move on.

 Baby George will grow up, so play with him now!

 Sometimes people lie and say there will be 3 bridges on your hike when in fact there will be 7. Free game to never let them forget they lied to you.

 Goats are in fact real and not just on TV. (some of us knew that, others... well its never too late! :) )

 When someone asks do you want to go jump of a bridge, say yes! Especially if its still warm outside.

 Sometimes the school doesnt update their website between semesters, so you'll show up to church 3 hours early. Since its a nice day dont go home, go take pictures!

 It gets cold in Rexburg. oh and the snow and I are NOT friends! nor are me and ice.

 When you travel home make sure you like who you travel with. And make it an adventure... "theres no place like home, theres no place like home" *hence the ruby red slippers*

 Even outside of Utah there are fanatics. And yes we do make fun of you when your not looking...

 ALWAYS take pictures. You never know when you are going to win the best picture of the year award from your friends.

 You must sing and dance in the car to help pass the time on long road trips. Journey is a must listen! So keep your phone handy... or a flash light... or a hi-liter... they all become microphones on short notice

Some times you just gotta relax and watch the fireworks, or use a blanket to protect yourself from children with sparklers.

 Do not leave your apartment unattended and unlocked. Someone might steal your furniture... or just put it outside for you to enjoy the fresh air.

 Your roommate will oblige even your strangest requests. "Sierra stretch out my pants!"

 Birthdays are a BIG DEAL! So we celebrate for like a week...

 Even at 11 o'clock at night sometimes you just gotta have some fun and let your roommates alter your hair for you.

 When someone blind folds you and hands you a sign on your birthday... dont trust them!

 But your cousins will help you out when you need a strange request... like hold my foot

 Dance like no one is watching... especially in the vanity area.... and if you know someone IS watching

 Martinelli is a great addition to have when you go to the hot springs

 On Stuarts bday it takes at least 3 boys to kidnap him, after he decides to stop fighting back. Oh and a kidnapping is a must for a birthday extravaganza

 There are in fact rattle snakes in Rexburg Idaho... careful on those hikes!

 When someone asks are you busy? Always say no! Sometimes those random "I need to find this one tree again to finish my project" trips are the most fun

 We dont obey signs....

 Especially no dust signs on a dirt road!

 We have cute butts

 Jaime will in fact fit in her laundry basket!

 We are masters at puttng chains on trires! Thats what happens when it takes you 28 hours to get from Aloha to Rexburg... yeah snow!

 Everyone enjoys a good back rub

Some times you just have to take the cute pictures with your favorte. Especially with trains!

Footie Pajamas are the Best! And very warm in Rexburg!