Blog of Note

Here is another blog worth stalking:

Check out Serendipitous, a blog of beautiful pictures and simple thoughts. It's kind of along the lines of a photo-a-day blog, but she doesn't post daily. Hope you like it! (And if you don't, I don't really care.)

Now it's your turn to tell me some of your favorite blogs!

Healing Words

Sometimes people don't say the right thing,

But I'm still glad when they say something.

Daddy's Rules

Everything I need to know I learned from my dad:

• Rule #1: Don't leave the cap off the fizzy.
• Baseball is second only to the church.
• Any day is a good day for a nap.
• There isn't anything a good action movie can't cure.
• No one can be better looking than Robert Conrad in his days of Wild Wild West.
• Everything's better with a little hot sauce and a whole lot of salt.
• Rub some dirt in it.
• I am most beautiful when my hair is in a ponytail and I'm not wearing makeup.
• Dessert first is always acceptable.
• Cats are nothing more than large rodents.
• Great life lessons can be learned from Indiana Jones and Star Trek.
• You can marry more in a minute than you can make in a lifetime.
• Always watch where you're pointing your gun, even if the safety is on.
• Rule #2: When skiing, "snow plowing" is never allowed.
• Real men have hair. Everywhere.
• You can't drink milk with pizza.
• If our house is ever on fire, he's saving mom first and then coming back for the rest of us.
• You can never stop learning from the scriptures.
• Always be true to the Home Team.
• There is no end to creativity.
• The Gospel is exciting.
• Rule #3: Never forget that Daddy loves you.

And last but not least...

• If you're not falling down, you're not trying hard enough.

Happy birthday Daddy!
Thanks for all you've taught me. I love you.

Hace Frío!

Today as I was walking from English to my political science class, I overheard a group of Asian students (As in they are students that moved here from China and Japan to come to school. Not just of Asian descent.) talking about the weather.

In Spanish.

I never thought I would see the day when I legitimately heard Spanish being spoken with a Chinese accent. My life is now complete.

I Relate Life Events to Harry Potter

If I could have just one single spell from the wizarding world at my disposal, it would be the summoning charm. That way when I'm in bed at night and realize I've forgotten something, I can just say "Accio [insert object here]" and it'll come zooming to me without me having to climb out of my warm comfy bed. That'd be the life.

A Little Spring, a Little Birthday, and a Whole Lot of R&R

(Pretend I wrote this last week.)

Well, I waited all semester for this, and now spring break has come and gone. It wasn't particularly eventful (no beaches, swimming suits, or sand dunes), but it was still a break and that's all I wanted. (Okay lies. I'm not going to say that I didn't want to go to Mexico or California, but a trip to Kaysville was good enough for now.) The break started off with a trip to Hale Theatre with my daddy for a production of Fiddler on the Roof. Definitely a great father-daughter show. Trevor and Sherstin came up on Sunday evening and brought Grandpa for dinner and an early birthday celebration. The nineteen mismatched candles that were crammed into my New York style cheesecake were blown out by Makenna before I got a chance to make a wish. I think that's probably a bad omen for the year. Birthday presents included a new set of scriptures, a paper cutter, and a whole jar of chocolate covered raisins! Mmm..boy! I also got a crock pot from Trevor and Sherstin (Recycled wedding gift. I was there when they opened it.) and some homemade headbands from  Hilary.

Everyone else had school all week, so the rest of the break was spent playing at home with Diva and Miss Meka. Meka is in the middle of being potty trained, so I had my share of trips to the potty, handing out lifesavers, and changing wet pats. Days were spend playing, making mints with mom, looking for jobs, digging up the garden, and being completely and blissfully lazy. Evenings were spent going to movies, wandering the neighborhood with dad, visiting wonderful friends, playing games, and staying up late watching Cake Boss. The week concluded with a trip to Provo to see my bff Jon perform in BYU's production of As You Like It. The weekend didn't end up as planned, but the show was beautiful and playing with Tressa all weekend was a blast! I finished up a blissful spring break by modeling for Hilary and playing funny, crazy games with the family.

I may not have had my turn to get sunburned over the break, but I loved being able to spend some time with friends and family, especially with my best friend Mom. Maybe next year I'll be able to afford to go somewhere adventurous.

Quote of the Day

"He always wears those bright shirts that just reel me in like a venus fly trap!"

-Brooklin

...I think Brooklin and I have been watching too much late night Discovery Channel.

Life is Ironic

Today Brooklin was in a really bad mood so she cleaned and organized her half of the room.

I came home and was in a really good mood, so I deep-cleaned the rest of the room.

I find that funny.

Speed Dial

Today, I called my mom nine different times. Nine. And then I talked to her on facebook chat tonight for another twenty minutes. She's probably sick of me, but boy do I love her! Thanks for taking care of me, Mommy!

Grateful

I think that sometimes God gives us trials in order to give other people the opportunity to serve us. What a humbling, filling experience it is. My heart is overflowing with gratitude for the many people who, even though they don't have much themselves, are giving what they can to help us do what we can't do alone. Thank you. May God open the floor of Heaven and poor blessings on you for years to come.

"For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food, for love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends."

-Ralph Waldo Emerson