McDowells

Get to Work Alexa

2011-09-16T04:19:00.000-06:00

Well, here I am four in the morning. I just need to get everything off my mind so I can sleep. Feel free to sit this one out cause I just need to type.

Work: Somedays I really feel like I'm doing everything I can, I'm doing the best that I can- and I still come up short. No matter what I do I still do something wrong. Nothing that the students notice, I feel it more from my follow co-workers. I know I shouldn't let things bug me like they do, but I really do put everything I have into this job. Working at night is getting harder. I just want to see Brent more, and all the fun activities happen at night. I just want to be a kid, but I know I will never be able to again. It's depressing.

Self-Worth: I've been realizing more and more lately how many times I've let people down. I'm still letting people down. Most days I just want to walk away from everyones expectations of me. Thats why I hate my phone so much, there's way too many people that call and want me to call- I get overwhelmed and I can't do it. I love my family to death- I'm sorry I'm not better about calling. My poor Grandma has't heard from me in such a long time. I just forget, and the days go by so quickly. Weaknesses are as follows: Poor at making decisions, I let others treat me badly, I'm a push over, I avoid conversations that I know someone will be upset with me, I AVOID, AVOID, AVOID. I can't handle anyone elses problems, but my own. I AM SELFISH.

The past couple days I've been thinking about the type of person I am, and how many people I have hurt in my lifetime. It makes me so sick. I've done more bad in this world than good, and I don't know how to change. Pray, read the scriptures, go to church- I know, I know. I need more. I'm not excited to look Heavenly Father in the eyes cause I know this life is not my best. I know that the things I've repented of are forgotten in His mind, but they are still, oh too real in my mind. I feel like a fake- big, fat, fake.

Friends: It almost feels useless to have friends. Mostly, because I'm not a very good friend. I'm a horrible listener.

There's always room to grow, and I've got a lot of it to do. Most of all, I hope I don't disappoint Heavenly Father. "Where much is given, much is expected." So much is given to this girl here.

If you read this please don't tell me that you think I'm wonderful or anything like that. Thank you and I love you.

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

2011-09-06T14:35:00.001-06:00

Well, yesterday marks our ONE year here in Rexburg! And I planned out ALL Brent's classes till he graduates- and guess how much longer?!??!?!?!? ONE year and three months! Not as long as I thought! I'm really excited!!!! As much as I love it here in the BURG, I want to go home. It's ALREADY getting cold here, the summer has come and gone....

Can't wait to see Reid and Flo this week!

Hello There!

2011-08-22T14:02:00.000-06:00

Life lately is moving WAY TOO FAST!!! The weeks literally feel like days. Brent and I are in a good place right now- we never see each other so we miss each other more :) hahaha For some reason we are poorer than dirt right now!!! I feel like we can't get back on our feet since my mother left. SOON, we will be able to start saving because I'll get my instructors license!!! That means a $4 raise people!!! WHOO WHOOOO ahhh I have to say that money is the worst part of growing up, or life in general. But, all around Life is Good. I feel good about everything that we're doing.

Anyways if you haven't already please check out my new etsy store! Tell me what you think?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettynoggin?ref=si_shop

Do what you love.

2011-08-04T02:27:00.001-06:00

Brent has been doing stuff for the rodeo, last week they did a commercial thats what these next few shots are all about.

We went to go rock climbing, and it was FLOODED! What?

Cortney, Denton, and Starlyn came down to visit for a family reunion and they stayed at our house! Starlyn is so cute!!!
They also brought a long with them a little treat from Mama Linda! 4 CASA LUPE BURRITOS! That woman knows the way to my heart. I love you Mama Linda. The best surprise in the world! Thank you! YOU HAVE NO IDEA!

Life has been crazy busy lately. I’ve been feeling like every single one of my thoughts is on work. It’s been a little harder of a job than I thought it would be. Just dealing with all the students with their needs and complaints- it gets a little much for $8 an hour. I laugh to myself thinking that 3 years ago I was making $9 an hour at Costa Vida. Rexburg you brake my heart, but mostly my bank account. The pay is low, and the cost seems a little high. Only three more years RIGHT??? Man, that is a really long time. Next month Brent and I hit our 3 year anniversary. Which means, we will be at 6 years when he graduates.... oh good heavens.... poor, poor, poor.

I guess I’m just mind dumping right now, and really you don’t have to read this :)

I was talking to Josie and her husband tonight- and he asked me the question, “What would you do if you knew you wouldn’t fail?” One of my biggest fears in life is regret. REGRET, oh what a heavy word you are. I never want to look back and regret doing, or not doing anything at this time in my life. I’ve decided (just now) that I’m going to sing more. Even if its just in the church choir. What I want most... I just want to play basketball @ least 3X a week. Easy? right? Being older is the pits. Adults were not kidding when they said that we had no worries when we were in high school. So many things to worry about, and to do. I hate that I’m scared. Life is scary. If you think about it, we only have this short time here on earth to prove ourselves. The bar is so high, and I haven’t even been close. AHHHHHHH!!!! How does everyone keep themselves sane? I need to pray for more time, more time in a day.

I hope you do what you love.

Alexa

A little bit of this, and a little bit of that

2011-07-31T01:00:00.004-06:00

oh hey everybody. want anymore watches? Check out the new website http://www.interface-watches.com/

Also, if you want to see an AWESOME photo shoot that my lovely friend brittany took of me... ????? CLICK HERE!!

Interface Watches

2011-07-19T00:18:00.001-06:00

Sometimes when you've got a beautiful red head with blazing green eyes, you need to take pictures....

This is Josie. She is my partner in crime at work! Her husband sells these lovely watches, and we thought we'd give it a go and take some fun pictures! First, we went to this photographers studio cause he wanted to take pictures of her make-up, and then we went and played outside with the watches!

Find them on Facebook HERE!!!!!!!!

It was a fabulous day!

Have I mentioned that I have the best job in the world. It's so rewarding.

Love from all the red heads out there!

Flowers

2011-07-16T01:13:00.002-06:00

NO these flowers were not for me... a cute boy that Chelsea met a few months ago sent them to her for her birthday!!! I was so shocked I opened the door and there was a HUGE box, I opened it saw the flowers- then I read who it was from! hahahaha So sweet I've told Chelsea that she needs to marry this guy!

After Chelsea got those flowers I got pretty mad at Brent! He has never gotten me flowers before and needless to say I was furiously hurt. I went to work really sad, and then when I came home the picture above was on the computer!!!!

Thank you Brent.

Hair Things

2011-07-09T20:56:00.001-06:00

well. here we are again.

my mood

2011-07-09T15:11:00.000-06:00

I'm feelin the music bug the last couple days. I've listened to this song about 1,000- I love singing it for some reason. With everything that has been happening lately this song brings my heart's pH level back down :)

People out there in the world are so talented... I love it.

love from the way i feel when this song plays.

Happy Fourth

2011-07-07T19:15:00.000-06:00

It was a fabulous Fourth of July!!!! I wish it wasn't over. Sorry I don't really feel like writing right now.

love from all the fireworks this month...

Frame Fame

2011-06-26T18:43:00.001-06:00

Well I've wanted to do this for a really long time, and FINALLY I did!!! I've had these two really ugly gold frames- and now I only have one ugly gold frame :) I just spray painted, nailed in some nails to wrap wire around- and BAM jewelry show cased at its best.

Happy Sunday.

"It's been a while"

2011-06-20T03:42:00.000-06:00

We'll it has been a really long time since I've blogged.... over about a month now? GEEZE!!

Up above is my sweet old roommate Roni. They are getting married in August!! WHOO WHOOT- I couldn't be more excited for her! Roni and I actually became roommates because of this fellow here, so I think he passes the test. They have someone to take there pictures, but I just wanted to have some fun with them.

They will have a beautiful life together.

As of Brent's and I's life it's been a little crazy. He works in the morning then goes to school in the afternoon, then I go to work at night. I've been working a lot lately- a lot of days and nights- I'm looking forward to those increased numbers on my checks! Something kinda new and exciting.... Brent needs glasses! hahaha I'm a little jealous I've always wanted glasses! I even used to lie to the doctor when I was kid, but somehow he knew I could see clear as day. Also, this thursday my mom moves in with us hahahhaha GASP! I know, right? It's only for a little while, but it will be fun all the same.

Anyways, the sun STILL isn't really shining here. There was one day last week were I layed in the grass, but nothing worthy of burning my skin YET! So, just letting the world know that I'm alive, and I'll try to return everyone's phone calls this last month.

Love from all the night oil I burn.

ANOTHER DAY AT WORK

2011-06-07T10:03:00.005-06:00

DAYS AT WORK

2011-06-07T10:03:00.002-06:00

New Technique

2011-05-31T21:04:00.001-06:00

Guess what I learned to do...

what a day

2011-05-01T23:40:00.005-06:00

well... I have to say that I haven't felt this ugly and fat in a really long time. Not that many of you I think would want to read about my "poor me spill" but here it goes.

The morning started out great gettin ready for a hair show that my boss payed me to go to- and my straightner quit of me. No big deal on that one- but it plays a very important role to the events that proceed. So I go to this hair show with all my gorgeous co-workers feeling a little bit like a fancy bum.

Fast forward to the afternoon while we are sitting in a class about texture and cutting. The speakers really won me over I'm laughing, learning, and having a grand ole time. SO after I decide to walk up to the guy and ask him what he thinks about my hair, and I say that I was thinking about cutting it short. He says no- right off the bat, but says that he would love to cut my hair. Blinded by his performance in the show I sign the waiver, and off we go! I sit down he tells me we're going to keep my length and just re shape my layers. The hair starts to fall onto the cape, and there's a good 6 inches.... Long story short I look like the missing member to the Beatles. I literally feel british, and think it might be a good edge for me if I start talking like them.

When we got into the car I just cried... I'm the fattest I've ever been in my life and my hair looks ugly. Mind you I think I would look cuter with a better short hair cut, but you just have to imagine (cause there will NEVER be a picture of me on here at least till it grows out a bit) if any of you know who Demetri Martin is.... I look like his redheaded brother. Round short mushroom head, not cute long in the front sexy pixie, but short in the front- longer in the back. Kinda like a mullet, but one that a skater would wear. HAHAHAHAHAHHA oh boy I'm stupid sometimes. One of those Class A IDIOTS! Hats and beanies are going to be my best friends for the next year and half cause odds are I'll loose all my human friends with a haircut like this. I'll be at the work out gym and people will wonder from behind if I'm a man or a woman. I'm that person now, and I've just gotta except it. I just feel bad that Brent has't to introduce me as his wife cause people are going to be confused.

The one good thing that I feel like has happened because of this is, I really need to get into shape. I'm dead serious when I say that I refuse to be fat, and have boy hair. I used to have girl hair so being over weight was fine, but now my body is all I have to keep me from crying myself to sleep every night. I REFUSE to feel this way. I will loose weight and feel good about my body. I need something to feel good about myself.

Anyways If you made it through this post about my hair congrats I think you are awesome.

Love from my LARGE hair animal I saw on the ground

NEW FOUND LOVE!

2011-04-30T00:23:00.000-06:00

We wish we were as cool as they are...

Awesome & Ackward

2011-04-28T19:59:00.002-06:00

Okay obviously I didn't come up with this idea I'm copying because she said I could :) Check out her blog HERE!
Awesome

Chelsea buying her own groceries for the first time, with items such as HO HO's, frozen pizza, chips, and a giant block of pepper jack cheese! (Let's get healthy everybody)!!!!

Brent doing parkour with Kyle in the rock climbing gym! I've never laughed so hard in my life!

Chelsea & I went to Frozen Yogurt. The convo went a little something like this...

BOY: "How does this work?"

GIRL: "You get what you want, and then you pay for it later."

CHELSEA: "That's what she said!"

Our not-so-sweet kitty thinking our computer arrow clicky thing is an enemy that must be ATTACKED!!!

Awkward

Going to The Daybook party here in Rexburg and acting like a star struck teenager towards the Blogger Queen Sydney!

Chelsea and I going to Volleyball about 3X a week and NO ONE believes were sisters.... she must be adopted :)

I always try to make friends with the neighbors dog but I'm pretty sure he thinks my hands are made of bacon...

Thats it this time, I'll be thinking of better ones for next week :)

Rock it out.

2011-04-28T14:34:00.001-06:00

This is the ring I got in Cabo! It's the new wedding ring! Only $30 dollars ladies :)

Well this post just looks like a bit of throw up of everything!!! I think I'm getting back into taking pictures again, it's fun :) I've been making some new headbands too which I'm really excited about! I think I might go on campus and just ask some random people to wear them while I take a few snap shots he he.

Brent and I have really been getting into rock climbing. It's nice that he has a hobby that I can sort of do. The last one was HORRIBLE- Long distance running... I mean let's be serious! Above are my new rock climbing shoes! Can anyone say 50% off??!?!?!?!??! It was a must.

If you haven't heard Chelsea got her job at SAMMY'S!!! WHOOT WHOOT I have yet to take a picture of her working, but we went in while she was working and I laughed a few times cause she just looked so darn CUTE!

Also, if you haven't heard I got the Learning Leader Job at Paul Mitchell!!! and I start next week! It definitely has my nerves jumping ship! I hope I can live up to their expectations of me. Anyways, thats about it.

Love from all the rocks we climb

2011-04-25T19:07:00.001-06:00

hello

2011-04-05T18:30:00.000-06:00

hello hello! here we are! So first thing, Chelsea got extensions!!! She bought them then we colored them and SHIZAM long ole hair! Next, you all know about cookie dough ice cream.... well we were wondering if the cookie dough would really make cookies. All rest assured they do!!!!! And they were Scrumb-a-lious!

The Cail pictures were a really long time ago! I just found them again today! The last two are of our apartment! We love ya'll!

Chelsea is living with us!!!

2011-03-22T16:09:00.001-06:00

I'll let you guess which tooth brush is Chelsea's :) SO..... last Friday when it was time for Chelsea to go back to the sunny land of California she decided that she was going to make her home here in the FREEZING world of Rexburg (it's snowing right now)! I think at first everyone was a little shocked, but then you just have to realize that she's 18 and it's time to be an adult! hahaha It's been interesting having her here :) I've noticed that Brent has rubbed off on me WAY TOO MUCH! Little things that used to not bother me are bothering me and it's all his fault!!! He got me used to the orderly way of life- and now that there's another girl in the house I'm remembering really how much I've changed! It's a good and bad thing! For one Chelsea never hears the end of my little comments here and there :) But she's strong and can handle a little push :) This morning it was "If you leave the water running your going to put a hole in the ozone layer!!!!" I'm not even sure what that means cause I'm sure running water can't do that, but its what came out of my mouth!

One more thing- so this guy asked Chelsea out on a date, and guess who tagged along...... YEP ME!!! Talk about third wheel! Good thing it was Jonathan Eller (our uncle's brother related by marriage)! But it's fun to be the PROTECTIVE older sister- or at least I'm trying to be. Being an older sister is definitely harder than it looks, for me at least.

I'm starting to think of it as an intro into motherhood- I have to teach and be the example that I would want my kids to have. So I think that means staying up till she gets home, and giving little side notes of the gospel. I'm excited to stay the least.

Anyways, our header is a work in progress... Love ya'll

We whip our hair back and forth :)

2011-03-17T13:22:00.001-06:00

What a crazy fun week its been!!!! oh and its not over. Cortney and Chelsea came to visit me in the burg! We've had a living room dance party! Let's just say Cortney blew us all out of the water! We rock climbed, ate, played "last word", a little disappointing game of basketball--we're just not as good as we used to be :( Sisters are fun, I have to be honest that I'm having a hard time trying to be an older sister. I'm horrible at advice hahaha At least she knows it though :)

Don't Worry, Be Happy

2011-03-10T23:40:00.003-07:00

Sometimes you just have to laugh about all the horrible things that happen. Sometimes I have these doubts in my mind that all of this is even real. This is my blog and I'll cry if I want to, not that I'm in a crying mood cause I try not to blog when that happens :) BUT in this night, the one of march 10th, 2011 I got a phone call from my mother telling me, and I quote, "Don't ever call me again, find a new mother." I really wish this was one of those moments that I just turn around and laugh about, but this one hit me like a ton of metal super heroes that were defeated by some evil metal man (or something like that). I'll just say it, I'm thankful for the trials that the Lord gives me. I may not truly believe those words right at this moment, but hey I put it on the internet so hopefully that counts for something??? No, but really I KNOW that the Lord doesn't give me anything I can't handle-- when bad things happen what else are your opinions? If there's one thing that I want people to say about me when I die it's that I was always happy. I never want to be one of those people that blames the bad things that happen to them a reason of why they are the way they are. WHOAAA did that make sense? Even though most of you out there reading this have seen me at some of my worst moments, I hope you think of me as a happy person.

Anyways, mom if your out there- I love you, and I need you. Just like all daughters need and love their mothers. I need you in my life because well... your my mom. You'll always be my mom no matter what you do, I'm not going anywhere.

"Families can be together forever"

Mother of Mine

2011-03-05T15:50:00.002-07:00

This beautiful woman is my mother.

The black and white ones above are from about FOUR years ago when she was pregnant with my little brother Tristin (shot with a lovely disposable camera)! Then these colored ones were about a year ago.

So, I've been thinking lately about my mom- and I'm being honest on here because well its my blog I can do whatever I want right?? I put these pictures on here mostly because I can't remember the last time I saw her smile, or heard her laugh (even over the phone). I've been a little lost with my emotions/ thoughts cause I don't know what to do to help her. I FEEL HOPELESS. For those of you that have no idea what I'm even talking about, we'll just keep it at that, BUT please I am asking for your prayers on my mom's behalf. I feel like life growing up with her wasn't always easy, but I DO REMEMBER her smiling and I've lost that. I do love my mom more than she'll probably ever know. I see her in myself everyday. I think as a daughter I know her pretty well, so I would ask of all of you that read this that I do not need to be reminded of the things she isn't. I mean how horrible would it be for someone to talk to your kids about all the bad things you've ever done. I'm not saying that I don't want to talk about whats going on or that I don't need help. I'm just saying I've heard it OVER AND OVER and I've heard it all. We all make mistakes, but Heavenly Father loves you, me, and my mother all the same. He has hope for all of us. So please pray for her that she can get through whatever she's going through.

I just want to add some of the things I love about my mom:

the most beautiful woman I have ever seen
always the life of any party
her singing voice :)
I grateful that she exposed me to the world early
HER POEMS they are incredible she is a very talented writer
I love her dollar store glasses
her high heels and acrylic nails
red lipstick stains on my cheek
her pork chops and apple sauce
her strength in being a single mom
the way she dances she's a totally hippy
she's my biggest fan, and wants me to sing to her every time I see her
she collects postcards
her laugh
I love that she took my brother and I so many places when we were young
she's a reader
she changes her furniture around about every three months :)

I could go on and on about all the little things I love about that woman. I just want to think and be positive when it comes to my mom. I love you all and I hope this doesn't make anyone upset.

With all the love I have- Alexa.

Star Moose

2011-03-04T13:30:00.001-07:00

BRENT GOT THE JOB!!!! We were talking yesterday, and he said its so weird to go to a job that you actually love! He feels like he's playing everyday! It's really neat to see his work everyday- and pretty soon on the internet!!!! How crazy will that be! "Yeah, my husband MADE that, no big deal or anything!" He is amazing! I can't wait to show the world because I am always in awe of the ideas and work he pops out!

Check out his works website HERE!!!!!

p.s. I still need a header.... (hint hint: to my graphic design husband)!!!

p.s.s. sorry everybody for the no pictures- I feel like I haven't touched our camera in FOREVER- I promise I'll be better!

well well well

2011-02-23T20:19:00.001-07:00

I made lava cakes about a week ago- I have to say I was shocked I didn't ruin it :)

Good things are happening... I got that job I wanted at Paul Mitchell, so far it is a dream!!! Brent got this AMAZING interview with mooseface for graphic design!!! They are going to call him tomorrow, it would be a major blessing if he got it! Brent said they wouldn't stop talking about his work, so that's always a plus even if they don't hire him his work is EYE CATCHING!

I love how this song makes me feel...CLICK HERE

New Post

2011-02-04T02:28:00.001-07:00

Well, I seriously having sleeping problems right now- so blogging sounds pretty good. Post Cabo life is not that great :) I applied for a job at the Paul Mitchell school here in Rexburg as the front desk person (cause thats what position they were hiring in). They said that they would call me the first week of Feb- so I'll just give them a little reminder tomorrow that I'm still here. I have to say that I'm really missing home right now, I want to move back to Cali but Brent wants to stay here. I understand, but there's really nothing out here for me- no good salons (or jobs for that matter), I'm off track right now, I really want to be with family. So we all know that I'm 22 and a woman so I change my mind about every 42 seconds BUT I believe I might have made a break through! I'm always ALWAYS thinking about what I want to do with my life- YES I love doing hair and I WILL do it and going to school for that was awesome blah blah blah- BUT I was thinking that I would like a degree in Studio Production (recording arts). Brent is always asking me, " What would make you jealous if someone said that's what they did for a living?" and thats my answer.... and I would LOVE to work in a music studio. Now of course these thoughts are premature and they don't offer that here at BYUI- but they do at SAC state or American River!!!! hahaha I can dream a little right?

Don't get me wrong Idaho is an awesome place, but it was cooler when I was single and going home on my off track hahaha. I mean literally the only things keeping me here are: Brent, my best friend Jeree, and the possibility that Chelsea might be moving in with us in the summer. I'll be honest I get depressed too easily here.

On a lighter note- to start makin some money I've started making these headbands. I'm going to go around to the local businesses, around campus, and my ward of course :) I've barely started but here's a little preview... Feedback is highly recommended.

I'm going to make some that are just regular headbands- just got to find some that I like. I also made some clip ones too.

P.S. my header is missing.

Codie & Chelsea

2011-01-24T18:40:00.001-07:00

Can you believe how old my younger sisters are????? It blows my mind!!! They are so beautiful...and hilarious I might add. I love them.

Cabo San Lucas

2011-01-22T15:56:00.001-07:00

We had WAY too much fun in Cabo- it went by so fast! It was REALLY nice to feel the sun on my face because the winter blues really are real- for me at least :) It was Brent's birthday while we were there, and my awesome family throw him a little birthday party (I was so glad that I didn't have to do a thing)!

This is what we did- snorlking, wave runners, sunset dinner cruise, manicures :), glass bottom boat, volleyball, 4 different time shares including 4 amazing breakfast buffets, EAT and eat some more. All the activities we did for FREE because of the time share dealos! It was pretty sweet, and now it's going to be hard to not go every year- but that was my plan in the beginning- get Brent on my side :) We took so many pictures I might have to do another post hahahaha.

My favorite part of the trip was on Sunday night. We all got together and had a testimony meeting. It was just what I needed- sometimes I think I forget what an amazing family I have- it was inspiring to hear their testimonies of the gospel. I am so grateful to have a family that loves each other.

100TH POST

2011-01-04T16:48:00.003-07:00

His hands were cold- so he cried about it hahahahha

Hey Hey everybody!!! Happy 100th post for Brent and I!!! This Christmas we went down to Utah to see my mom and brothers. I hadn't seen them in 8 MONTHS! I missed them so much. As you can see we tried to take a family picture- it was a no go hahaa. Very unsuccessful.

On Christmas Eve Brent and I went to Temple Square- it was amazing!!! We didn't stay too long because there were so many people, and it was cold.

We just moved into our new apartment this week!!!! LOVE IT!!!! It's HUGE!!! We've got two rooms and one room is pretty much bigger than our whole last apartment, and each room has two BIG closets in them!!! Now, if I only can get clothes to fill my closet that would be great :) I'll take pictures of the rest of the apartment as soon as it's all put together! We have so much room, and nothing to fill it with- you'd think after being married for over 2 years we would have stuff! OHH and we got this LOVELY bed for our Christmas present together!!! YAY!!! Not sure yet if I want to put a picture in that frame yet, I guess we'll see!!!!

Last and definitely not least- WE ARE GOING TO CABO!!!!! My whole family goes every year, and we're excited to spend time with them! From what it sounds or looks like it may seem that were rich, but honestly we are just young and reckless. So are really poor, but at least I'll have a tan- and a bed to sleep on when I get home. Aren't we allowed to be a little careless when we're this young??? After this, budget ALL the way, and get rid of debt- cause boy it really hangs over your head- and keeps me up at night thinking about it! I need to be more like Cortney & Denton and have no debt! Anyways, we leave for Cali on Friday (cause tickets were $400 CHEAPER to fly out of Sac) and then flight out on Sunday night to Phoenix- spend the night at Jessica McDowell's mamas house, and then fly to CABO in the morning!!!!!!!! I will be feeling the HOT SUN by noon on Monday! P.S. this also is our honeymoon! and it's Brent's birthday while we are there!!! He'll be 24?? haha wait how old am I?

SUNBURN HERE I COME!!!!!!

Fun Around

2010-12-21T02:13:00.001-07:00

I was pretty proud about this picture above here- may be simple and well it wasn't hard to get but I love it!

AND BELOW is a link to me singing a song Brent and I are working on- It needs a lot of work, and I can't understand the words I'm sayin. I'm pretty excited. The pictures on the video are random from this semester.

FEAST YOUR EARS ON THIS:

Work in Progress :)

2010-12-20T15:28:00.000-07:00

Hello, this is Brent again. Here is what I've done today, now that I'm out of school. Let me know what ya'll think?

2010-12-13T23:03:00.000-07:00

Hey this is Brent. I did this image for a project in one of my art classes. I thought it turned out pretty dope! I love Alexa! I love the Temple! I love Art!

Snow DAY

2010-12-05T00:57:00.000-07:00

We had a lot of fun today with Jeree and Kyle! First started out the morning with WAFFLES, and than off to the beautiful land of Idaho!

We love FELT

2010-12-02T20:00:00.002-07:00

Acutally talking on the phone :)

Okay so... my lovely sister in law Jessica taught me some cool things to do with felt- and I've been a little obsessed to say the least. I'll update about Thanksgiving another day.

30 questions

2010-11-16T23:33:00.000-07:00

I'm A little bored and this was on my friend Kaysi's Blog... so here it goes!

1. when is your "marriage" anniversary? "engagement" anniversary?

our marriage anniversary is Sept. 27th 2008--- our engagement is August 24th, 2008

A MONTH TO PUT A WEDDING TOGETHER!!! Thanks to all my family!

2. where/how did you meet your spouse for the first time?

The first time I remember meeting him was when we got put together for the Footloose play! BUT I guess he came to my house in Bangor cause he was friends with my older sister Cortney. I can't believe I don't remember seeing the HOTTEST guy at my house when I was a freshman!

3. how long have you known your spouse:

6 YEARS!!! We dated SIX YEARS AGO!!!! AHHHH thats crazy!

4. how long did you date/court before you were engaged?

A little before the mission, and very little after--- when you know you know :)

5. do you have any children:

not yet :( I'm hungry tho!

6. do you have any house pets:

YES haha and EVERYONE HATES HIM! our cat- Ollie! Don't Hate.

7. what are some of your favorite activities together:

Favorite one- I really like playing games with Brent- he's literally is the funniest person to play games with.

8. do you have a favorite vacation spot:

Brent says the Celestial Kingdom :) I agree/ Cabo :)

9. where was your first date?

First we played baseball at the church, and then he took me to Oroville to bowl :)

10. when did you first kiss?

FOOTLOOSE--- but I guess our first kiss were someone didn't tell us to kiss- PROBABLY (we both can't remember) but probably it was when he dropped me off at my Grandparents house. I do remember when he kissed me on the cheek at school before he kissed me, and I almost DIED I was so HAPPY!

11. who said i love you first?

HE DID!!! Right before he asked me to marry him :) He would write LOVE YA in his letters, but I love you came with the proposal!

12. did you get married in a church?

no, the sacramento temple.

13. do you get flowers often?

I think once ahahahaha, but I'd rather have a plant or something (HINT HINT HONEY)!!!!

14. where did you go on your honeymoon:

We stayed at the hyatt regency, in sacramento!

15. how long did you know each other before you started dating?

about 4 months

16. what do you call each other most of the time?

He calls me Little Miss! and I call him Sexy Pants hahaha!

17.where dID YOU EACH GO TO school?

Brent went to Butte for a while, and BYUI- and I went to BYUI and Paul Mitchell the School!

18. which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?

NOT SLEEPING- and I know the older I get the less I'll sleep.

19. did you go to the same school?

yes

20. are you from the same home town?

yes :)

21. who is smarter?

Brent is hands down.

22. who is more sensitive?

23.where do you eat out most as a couple?

teriyaki bus, and five buck pizza. AWESOME!

24. what attracted you about him/her first?

his dancing skills... just kidding it was how he talked about his goals- he was such a determined person.

25. who is more social?

I am- but once you get to know Brent he becomes more social.

26. who is more clean???

BRENT!!! I try though- really hard.

28. who hogs the bed?

I DO!!!

29. who wakes up earlier?

BRENT BRENT BRENT BRENT!!!! Why isn't the question say WHO CAN STAY UP LONGER?????? cause I can :) hahahaha

30. what are his favorite things and her favorite things?

Brent: Art, hamburgers, rock climbing, guitar playing, running, sports, watching movies, and kissing lexa.

Alexa: hair, singing, dancing, raviolis, ikea, foot massages, basketball, cabo, crafts, and kissing brento.

What I am learning

2010-11-12T15:06:00.004-07:00

QUOTE: "The grass is always greener on the side that gets watered the most." -Goddard

I am learning so much about marriage and the gospel lately. In my marriage class we read, "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" (which is AMAZING and I thin that everyone in the world should read it)! And we are currently reading the "Drawing Heaven into your Marriage" which is more gospel based and it is very insightful so far.

I think my views before I got married about marriage where REALLY twisted, and SLOWLY they have been straightening out this semester. I DID NOT REALIZE the work it would take to make a marriage strong. It is so different than anything a person can go through, it is the stage to which we become closer to God. It is the revealer of the natural man! What a wonderful thing- this bond that we have has the potential to make us more like God and I think thats the point- THAT is why we get married and why marriage is so important and sacred. It is preparing us for what is to come. I have to say going to class and hearing how people work through the issues that they have is really inspiring- cause as naive as it sounds I didn't know that everyone goes through these types of things. It is wonderful to be given the opportunity from God to be partners with Brent. I'm going to water the side that Brent's on :)

Here's a poem that we read in class:

All Married Couples have Differences

She likes butter. He likes margarine.

She is a low-energy person. He is a high-energy person.

She is relationship-oriented. He is goal-oriented.

She is left-handed. He is right-handed.

She is practical. He is a dreamer.

She likes the toilet paper roll to roll toward her. He doesn't care which way it rolls.

She likes to listen to soft violin music. He likes to listen to loud country music.

She has a difficult time making decisions. He makes them easily.

She likes a variety of foods. He likes the same old standbys.

She came from a loud family in which everyone shouted at each other. He came from a quiet family in which hardly anyone ever raised a voice.

She wants to resolve conflict immediately. He wants to wait awhile.

She wants to talk when she is angry. He doesn't want to talk when either of them is angry.

She believes stoplights are ordained of God to bring order into our lives. He believes stoplights are tools of Satan to disrupt his life.

She is a perfectionist. He is disorderly.

She keeps a clean desk. He has a rolltop.

She likes one or two pets. He likes several.

She is a saver. He is a spender.

She is a planner. He is impulsive.

She asks for directions when she gets lost. He feels that asking for directions is a sign of weakness.

She feels comfortable taking things back to the store when they aren't exactly what she wants. He stores them in the garage.

She likes to take her time. He is always in a hurry.

She does one thing at a time to conclusion. He likes to do many things at once.

She hates paperwork. He handles paperwork easily.

She smashes bugs in the house and kills spiders. He carefully takes them outside to safety.

BABY

2010-11-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Sunday Drive

2010-11-08T16:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we (brent, jeree, baby Chloe, and i) went on a little Sunday drive out in the middle of no where rexburg! Its were a lot of guys do some shootin! I have to say that the Rexburg sky is AMAZING! I love little Chloe! she and Jeree are teaching me a lot about having a little babe! I fall more in love with her everyday!

It is snowing like crazy!

Little Photoshoot!

2010-11-08T10:41:00.000-07:00

I took a bunch a pictures and I'll have to add more later! P.S. its snowing like CRAZY HERE!!!!

Preview

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Faces of the babe

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Pictures and stuff...

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Well, my mom and my little brother Ian came to visit this past weekend! It was really nice they came to my volleyball games, walked around campus, and we watched Harry Potter (that's normal right??? :) Ian is really REALLY funny, you know that age-- 10... hahaha You can ask him funny questions, and he'll give you a serious answer- but it's funny CAUSE HE'S 10!!! Yeah we had a blast. Anyways, school is good- Brent got a job "Student Helper" thats the title they gave him :) He is editing some PDF files for the BYUI website. I'm still playing Volleyball ONLY THREE WEEKS LEFT!!! Thank goodness! No need to know the details...

For my marriage class I had to find some things that reminded me of when Brent and I were dating.. and well I found all these AMAZING e-mails he wrote me!!! I can't believe I EVER doubted that he liked me! My goodness I almost died when I read these!!! I hope its not to personal, I'm just blushing with happiness! Had to share. My husband is AWESOME!!!

P.S. Read the above- with the voice of Liz Lemon in your head. I've been watching WAY TOO much 30Rock.

Alexa!

Hello sweet heart how are you doing? i was singing the system of a down song, radio video, and i was singing the low part and nate (myroommate) was singing the high part, but it reminded me of you and i, i liked your singing better. and other thing that i saw was in my coat pocket was a flyer for the tryouts for the "One Life" play. then i got all into that. thinking about the play and driving you from my house to play practice and back. AGHhhhh, all these memories alexa i want them back, and to just be around you i feel so natural and myself. i went to Shalons house,(that gril from rocklin) to watch a movie, and she quite, i dont like that, it's to quite and awkward. just dead silence. and it's sooooo uncomfortable. i kept thinking of when we'd watch movies together, so nice so relaxing, i could say"i can stay here all night if i could" but when i was with shalon i felt so weird and strange, i miss you alexa. there is no one here that can take you place, i know that. beleieve me. we have something special and i hope it never changes between us. well it's game time! write back and have a lovely day, lovely.

From myself (thats all i can give, thats with all the love and compasion and goofballness and that mushy lovey dovey, HA)

BRENT ROMERO MCDOWELL

LEXA
hello there sweety, how are you doing?, i hope all is well. you know what alexa, during the summer, being around you like allday everyday......theres no other way i could think i wouldve spent it. i loved every moment i was with you. i didnt realize this till i was up here (ricks) and how much closer we became to each other. and being here with out you is completely different, like from seeing you 24/7 to not at all and only images i have, is just so weird. we keep saying that it's been like five years or something, but only like three weeks, it's hard to adjust. you are my best friend, alexa, and i feel privalged to be yours. you mean so much to me.

ALEXA

HEY THERE BEAUTIFUL, HOW GOES IT? WELL THINGS ARE GOOD WITH ME. YOU KNOW WHAT I HAD ALOT OF FUN AT THE DANCE THE OTHER DAY IT WAS GREAT AND THEN I THOUGHT WHAT MADE IT DIFFERENT, AND IT WAS YOU, ALEXA. YOU MAKE ME SO HAPPY AND FEEL SO GOOD, I DONT EVEN CARE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE SEE OF ME, LIKE WETHER I LOOK LIKE A GOOF BALL OR NOT. IT'S WEIRD, BUTS THATS ME. HA. I WENT TO THE YOUNG SINGLE ADULTS WARD IN CHICO, JAROM AND I. IT WAS REALLY BORING, WELL MOSTLY BECAUSE IT WAS LIKE THE 4TH OF JULY SUNDAY, ALLL THEY TALKED ABOUT WAS THE CONSTITUTION. SOOOOO BORING BUT THEN CLASS WAS THE SAME AS THE CLASS I HAD IN MY WARD. BUT GUESS WHAT I MEAT THAT ONE GIRL WHO WAS PLAYING VOLLEYBALL, AND YOU KEPT SAYING "OH MAN SHE'S SO GOOD" AND YOU WERE TOTALY IGNORING OUR GAME, HAHAHA, WELL HER NAME IS CAMIE AND SHE'S GOING TO BE PLAYING VOLLEYBALL AT UVSC, AND SHE' 17! I WAS LIKE HOLY COW! BUT YEAH SHE WAS COOL BUT SEEMED A LITTLE STUCK UP, BUT I DONT KNOW. AND THEN I WATCHED "ELECKTRA" SHE REMINDED ME OF YOU! ALEXA-ELECKTRAALEXA-ELECKTRAALEXA-ELECKTRAALEXA-ELECKTRA, KIND OF CATCHY NO? WELL, IAN TAUGHT A COOL LEASON TODAY IN ELDERS QOURM ABOUT LOVE, AND MARRIAGE, AND STUFF LIKE THAT.IT PUT ALOT OF TOUGHT INTO MY HEAD. ABOUT ME AND YOU. IT WAS COOL. WELL HEY IVE GOT TO GET GOING. YOU HAVE A GOOD ONE GORGEOUS!!!

BRENT ROMERO MCDOWELL

Alexa.......(sigh), how you doing? im doing great except im sick, i hate being sick. well yeah i decided to write to you. so yeah i keep telling myself im at your house to work and to focus on the work, but it's so hard when all that i want to do is snuggle up with alexa! but i cant ah!drives me crazy. anywho. sorry i didnt show up to the play practice last night i wasnt feeling to well. but i'll tell you what i was going to say only if you say later! ok well i was talking on the internet to Shae, and she asked me, or kind of told me, in question form. "so you really like Alexa HUH!" and im like " wouldnt you like to know!", i couldnt tell her how i felt about you, i mean to explain to her that alexa and i have such a great connection it's unbelieveable. and that everytime i hear her laugh it makes me smile or whenever i see her the day is 10 times better.....and i think if i told her that she would just laugh at me and make fun of me for it later. so yeah thats what i was going to tell you. but now you have to tell me what you and sarah had up your sleave. it sounds scary. we should go watch BATMAN BEGINS sometime! ok!, i watched it wensday! me and shae went, sorry, but we'll go watch it again! it's that good!!! okok alright so long my love~

Love

Brent McDowell

I love this man. so much.

Blog Under Construction

2010-10-20T17:20:00.000-06:00

Oh Yeah and...

2010-10-10T23:00:00.004-06:00

YES, we have been married for TWO YEARS!!!! (a couple of weeks ago)! I took pictures BUT, guess who's an idiot and forgot to put the memory card back in the camera! ME!!! So, I technically I pretended to take pictures! It was on Sept. 27th- and I think Brent forgot it was my birthday till noon hahahaha. We ended up going to dinner at the Pineapple Grill, and the day before we went to the movies with our friends Jeree & Kyle. Our BIG present to each other and all holidays and birthdays for the next ten years is our MAC computer that we got! It was either that or a ring, and let's face it you can't do that many cool things with a ring.

I seriously can't believe it's been two years- it really does go by fast!!! It's been six years since the FOOTLOOSE PLAY!!! THATS what really blows my mind. I'm so blessed- thats what it all comes down to. I love this man and can't believe I get to spend forever with someone as AMAZING as Brent. But really look at the facts: he's a solid rock! Always striving to be better, the most talented person I have ever met, athletic, SMART, street smart as well if I may add :) P.S. He's pretty funny too! hahahaha and he loves me. I'm just grateful for the best man I could ever ask for.

October Lovin

2010-10-08T18:40:00.000-06:00

I haven't really taken any new pictures lately- cause life is just really really BUSY! Between all the art projects, football practices, volleyball practices, classes, making dinners, cleaning, and ALL the homework- pictures seem to be the last thing on our minds. I'll start to take more! Can I say that I just LOVE LOVE being busy- It's just getting used to it again :)

Tomorrow Brent has his first football game which you can watch LIVE! @ One our time. Watch Brent Play Football HERE!!! Or you can watch it after its posted. I have a volleyball game at ten but no live feed :) If we get into the championship game there will be. But you can watch Brent play every week on here! I love that! Anyways Life is SO GOOD! I hope everyone at home is enjoying theirs. We love you guys!

2010-10-01T14:07:00.001-06:00

College Photo Contest

2010-09-29T20:44:00.001-06:00


When I saw this I thought of Ian McDowell, but it can be for anyone really. It's SUPER cheap to enter and you can enter as many times as you like the winner gets ONE OF THESE!!! + money for school! Click on images to enlarge.

P.S. Ian if you don't enter I'll be forced to take some serious action :)

Bruins FOR LIFE

2010-09-25T20:52:00.003-06:00

Football anyone??? As you can see this studly beast of mine is excited to play FOOTBALL!!! It's been a good five years and he really can't wait to go out there and just hit someone! At the top were some of the pictures from the BYU-Idaho DRAFT!!! It was really funny for the first 30 minutes- but after 3 HOURS everyone was done. Of course the best part was when they called out Brent's name and I got to yell as loud as I could! After a "reporter" interviewed Brent in front of EVERYONE!!! He was so cute- It really felt like he was on TV for ESPN! He even buzzed his head to look meaner! I love me some Brent McDowell.

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Mrs. Shae Wright! The reception was AMAZING! I mean come on, TACO BUS???!?!?! Probably the best idea in the world! Such a cute couple, and they seem to have a lot of fun together.

We just got Photoshop- so the last ones are with that- It does look nicer. RAW for life. Anyways, Brent had football tryouts today, and I have volleyball tryouts tomorrow! Wish us luck!

The Burg.

2010-09-16T16:24:00.003-06:00

Just a little update- cause Brent is sleeping which means I can use the computer cause there is no homework being done!!! Being in school with Brent is just HILARIOUS!!! I NEVER knew that he was a little bit of a perfectionist when it came to school work. Now, I do not remember him being that way in high school or when he went to Butte, but I have to say this side of Brent is new. It just makes me love him that much more!

At the top is sweet little Chloe Marostica! Everyone remember my best friend Jeree??? This would be her little bundle of Heaven! She is so cute, and ridiculously strong!!! We have been having a lot of fun with the Marostica's/ Riggins! They pretty much furnished our apartment! Which has been such a blessing considering the fact that we don't have any furniture.We've had a lot of fun playing games, BBQing, and having the best carnitas!!!!

Rexburg... It really is a special place. I love having a religion class and the CONSTANT reminder to be more like Heavenly Father and His Son. I know I can't live here forever or go to school here forever- but this semester is just what we needed to set our lives progressing forward. Brent and I are very much alike in the sense that we feel the desire to be continually moving forward/ becoming better children of God.

Love ya'll.

Update.

2010-09-11T16:20:00.001-06:00

When we went down to Utah to get some of our stuff my Grammie was there at my mom's house! I RARELY get to see her, so it was really nice to get to know her a little better!

First Day of School

Hottest Husband on campus!!!!

Sweet little Camdyn! I miss her already! We had a little fun one day, I took her for a walk in the stroller (which was really nice- I can't wait to do that with our little ones:) She is so funny! We went to my Grandma's house and Camdyn was showing off her tricks! She can make bubbles with her mouth forever!!!

Rexburg IDAHO- man what a drive! 13 hours! Our classes are so much fun, and doing homework is a BLAST! We'll have to take pictures of our apartment later! LOVE YA'LL!

New Orleans

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New Orleans!!! I absolutely LOVED New Orleans! I took WAY too many pictures, and I didn't even get half of them on here! There literally was music around every corner! The reason that I got to go is because Grandma put together a reunion in Mobile (Mow-beal) Alabama! Grandma also put together a BOOK of family history! People wanted her to sign the books, and EVERYONE wanted to talk to the lady who had done all this work for their families! I have to say I have NEVER been more proud in my WHOLE life to be who I was. The proudest moment in my life thus far. "Who are you?.. I'm Lola's granddaughter!" I really wish the whole family could be there to see the love and gratitude everyone had for all the work that Grandma did. Grandma really was a celebrity- making speeches, signing books, and she even received a STANDING OVATION!!! She made all the posters on the wall, so that everyone could find their names. It was truly remarkable to see all these people come from all over- there were over 250 people that came!!! My Grandma and Grandpa have done more work in Family History than anyone I know. I can't imagine how pleased Heavenly Father is with them. I know that some weeks Grandma was putting in at least 60 hours a week! I am so blessed to be part of such an amazing family with an amazing family history! Thank you Grandma for opening my eyes to how important it is to, "turning to our hearts to our fathers."

Little Chelsea Nicole Warren!

2010-09-03T14:52:00.001-06:00

So we have been in Gridley the last couple days which has been really nice to visit family and just relax a little. Today I went to Chelsea's work (my little sister)! I believe this is her first real job! I remember Mama Laurie and some of the kids came and took pictures at my first job (Arctic Circle). Chelsea was so cute- running around doing whatever everyone was telling her to do- "Chelsea go get the olives... go do this in the back... . go check on the tables!" I don't think they liked the fact that I was really only there to see her! hahaha I ended up buying some pie :) Banana Cream and PEACH!!!! I love you Chelsea.

New Orleans pictures coming soon!

Cat-Bike-Update!

2010-08-13T19:58:00.002-06:00

Can you tell that I have been really bored lately??? We have had Reid living with us the past two weeks, and he slept on our porch!!! He just moved into an apartment last night, and I must say I'm actually going to miss him! He just brought so much to our little family! He would do dishes, take out trash, and read scriptures with us. I guess its good that he will be sleeping on a bed now.

I haven't really been writing as much as I should cause I'm on a computer all day long- but hey it's Friday! Brent and I, I feel, are finally starting to get to the point were we really KNOW each other. We don't fight half as much as we used to about stupid things, and we just understand more about where the other one is coming from. We truly are becoming as one! I've been thinking lately, and it's like Heavenly father replaced my teenage brain with an adult one! I can't believe how different I feel, it's almost like an overnight thing- woke up and BAM adult. I now understand why adults say, "I would never go back to high school even if I could." I wouldn't either. I really like who I am today, and in high school I didn't even know who I was let alone like who I was. Things are really moving forward for us, and I couldn't be more excited that its with Brent. I was meant to be married- I'm a much better married woman, than a single one! I'm just glad Brent knew that :) In the next three weeks we are headed off to "The BURG", "BYU- I DO," "Ricks," aka BYU- Idaho! Brent has't been back to school in over FOUR years.... its really about time we got a start on it all! He is so excited, I can't wait to see that excitement on his GPA!!!! :) hahaha His goal is a 4.0 and I know that he can do that easy- school means more now.

Brent's Schedule:

ART 117-04	Design and Color	-0:00 - 0:00 AM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
ART 130-02	Introduction to Graphic Design	TR -11:00AM - 1:15 PM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010) F -10:15 - 11:15 AM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
ART 400-01	Readings	MW -1:15 - 2:45 PM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
FDMAT108-10	Math for the Real World	MWF -11:30AM - 12:30 PM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
FDREL122-11	Book of Mormon	MW -3:15 - 4:15 PM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
SOC 111-01	Introduction to Sociology	TR -8:00 - 9:30 AM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)

Alexa's Schedule:

ENG 218-02	Creative Writing	TR -3:15 - 4:45 PM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
ESS 146-01	Advanced Volleyball	TR -10:15AM - 12:15 PM (10/25/2010 - 12/18/2010)
FAML 300-01	Marriage	MWF -12:45 - 1:45 PM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
FDREL215-04	Scripture Study	TR -12:45 - 1:45 PM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
HFED 207-02	Clothing Construction I	TR -8:00 - 9:30 AM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)
HFED 340-02	Money Management	MWF -10:15 - 11:15 AM (09/09/2010 - 12/18/2010)

Okay- don't judge me! hahaha you'd be surprise how many of those classes are for my major! Most of all I wanted to take the classes that I've always wanted to take- and I have been really good, so this is my reward!

Love you guys- thanks for reading.

Allan & Rae Lyn....

2010-08-10T20:42:00.002-06:00

So, this was a while back, but I always forget to post when I take too many pictures!!! The wedding was beautiful! It was up in Paradise- can you believe I don't have ONE picture of the happy couple??? I think they were over the whole picture taking thing :) The wedding ceremony was given by my Grandpa- it was the sweetest thing. Allan and Rae Lyn really do look happy, and we couldn't ask for a better sweet spirit like Rae Lyn to be part of the CLAN!

On the way back Brent and I stopped at a look out in Paradise- also at the Oroville lake... we love California. P.S. I think the colors on our computer are off- so if they look SUPER vibrant they aren't supposed to be that extreme! I noticed it at work today!!!

little NORTH FORK!

2010-08-09T23:56:00.003-06:00

Okay this took forever to do.... hahaha sorry it's kinda of all over the place. Anyways, this the highly talked about "little north fork." Brent has been telling me about this place for years!!! It was a blast! thats all... hahahaha

A sibling walk about!

2010-07-25T20:27:00.000-06:00

Jon. I love my brother! We were both feeling a little sad the other day, and decided we would go take some pictures. I feel bad cause he has lived so closed and I have spent no time with him!!! The summer is almost over, and I probably won't ever live in Utah, and thats where he'll always live. He truely is the best brother in the whole world, and we've really been through a lot together. I wish that everybody could know my brother the way I know him. He is such an amazing guy, and literally would do anything for me. I love my brother.

For my lovely sister Cortney!

2010-07-20T21:12:00.002-06:00

A long while ago, this shower happened! It was so much fun, and a thrill to actually see Cortney with her cute little belly!!! I'm so excited for sweet little Starlyn to come!!! It's so crazy to grow up with Cortney, and now I'm going to see her with her own! It literally brings tears to my eyes! I love you and miss you everyday Cortney- you have such a strong and incredible gift to make others around you feel completely loved. Not only do you shine with confidence brighter than the sun, you can make anyone laugh till they pee their pants :) You have been more a sister to me than I could ever ask her, and I hope that someday I show you how grateful and blessed I am to have such an amazing Daughter of God in my life! "BLING BLING!"

p.s. I still have pictures from Chelsea's graduation, and Tara's baby shower! I thought they were lost on my camera card that erased, but THANKFULLY I put them on a CD! Those will be next!

2010-07-19T19:53:00.002-06:00

I forgot I had these pictures!!! Okay Kaysi please don't kill me, but I love all those pictures of you!!! And I miss you like crazy! You now have the right to put any and all bad pictures of me on your blog hahaha. I love you. The next set are of the boys playing NINJA!!! they are so funny to watch, making up any and every game you can think of! Ian you were really missed! They have been playing in that pool there WHOLE lives... I just love them.

2010-07-19T17:40:00.000-06:00

THE BEST SMELL IN THE WORLD!!! I've been out of a smell for so long, and Brent being the wonderful man he got me my favorite smell! The next picture is of my volleyball team! It's so fun to be playing again we play every Monday night! The competition has been really good actually!!! Last but not least are these sweet little Ugly Dolls- I don't know why, but Brent and I love these things! We got one for little Halle a while back, and I think that it scared her! Brent put it on the top of their fridge and asked her to go get them a drink- and as she opened the door the doll fell on her!!! Poor girl!