barre exercises
not as flexible as i once was, but we're getting there
Hailey, Natalie, our teacher Mora and myself
Monday, March 16, 2009
Ballet Class
I did ballet for several years growing up but haven't taken classes since I was about 15. So this last semester I took an adult ballet class with a few of my girlfriends. I had a blast! I was surprised at how much I remembered from my childhood growing up in dance classes. I loved it so much, I signed up to take it during the summer semester as well!
barre exercises
not as flexible as i once was, but we're getting there
Hailey, Natalie, our teacher Mora and myself
barre exercises
not as flexible as i once was, but we're getting there
Hailey, Natalie, our teacher Mora and myself
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Baby update!
Ashlee had her baby! Ian Nathan Southwick was born on Wednesday March 4th at 9:00pm! He weighed 7lbs 3oz and is 20 1/2" tall. Congratulations Ashlee, I love you tons girl!!
Thursday, March 5, 2009
First Babies
Two of my dearest friends from high school are both having their first babies in March. They are the first out of our group of girlfriends to have babies and it is a fun and exciting new chapter. To celebrate with them, Jocelyn & I went to breakfast last Saturday in Logan. It was a ton of fun! They just look so beautiful and I'm sure they're going to be fantastic moms. Now I'm not a super emotional person and I HATE crying, I will avoid it at all costs. But for some reason I totally lost it on my way home from breakfast. WHERE DID THE LAST 10 YEARS GO?!! I am so happy for my friends, but I think the realization just hit me that we are growing up and we can't be those 17 year old little girls anymore that are joint at the hip. But everyone has to grow up sometime and I am so excited for my girls and this new chapter in their lives!
Me, Ashlee (Burbank) Southwick, April (Bingham) Wheatley, Jocelyn Cheney
April & I
Beautiful Baby belly
April & Ashlee both made each other quilts for their babies. Ashlee is having a boy and April is having a girl
And for old times sake, here is one of a few of us girls at Mountain Crest our senior year.
Michelle (Brandley) Weeks, Carrie (Hardman) Sharp, Ashlee (Burbank) Southwick, April (Bingham) Wheatley, Jocelyn Cheney, Jessica Edwards and me
Me, Ashlee (Burbank) Southwick, April (Bingham) Wheatley, Jocelyn Cheney
April & I
Beautiful Baby belly
April & Ashlee both made each other quilts for their babies. Ashlee is having a boy and April is having a girl
And for old times sake, here is one of a few of us girls at Mountain Crest our senior year.
Michelle (Brandley) Weeks, Carrie (Hardman) Sharp, Ashlee (Burbank) Southwick, April (Bingham) Wheatley, Jocelyn Cheney, Jessica Edwards and me
Friday, February 27, 2009
To Buy, or Not to Buy?!
Ok ladies, I know that I'm a total nerd for blogging about this, but let's face it - I am a nerd. Most of you are aware of my addiction to shopping and clothing so this may not come as much of a surprise. But I am in a bit of a pickle. I found a dress at White House Black Market (one of my favorite stores!) that I completely adore! When I first saw it on the rack in December it was $180. It's a fabulous black cocktail dress that fits me like a glove, but I just couldn't stomach paying that much for it. Well, I went back yesterday and it's on sale for $99.95. Good deal, right? I've been really trying to be more responsible with my moolah lately to get my car and credit card paid off and this is such a hard decision for me. So, I'm asking for some help. Should I buy it or not?!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Valentines Dance
My older sister Becky is a special education teacher at Sky View High School. Whenever they have a dance, Becky arranges to have her class go together as a group so they can have fun and participate in events with the rest of the student body. It is a big undertaking and she always needs help with the kids. So Jenny & I were able to go as chaperons and we had a ton of fun! Her students are so sweet and they had so much fun getting dressed up and going to the dance. Here are a few pictures. We took a group photo with the photographer at the dance, but we won't have it for another week. I'll post it as soon as I get it.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Happy Valentines Day!
I am heading out for the long weekend(yay Presidents Day!) and I am so excited! I'm going to kick it with some of my girlfriends for Valentines day, tear it up snowboarding at snowbird and just relax and enjoy the time off. I hope everyone has a lovely Valentines Day!
In case you didn't know, I am completely in love with marshmallow peeps. During Valentines season, they come out with these heart-shaped, strawberry cream flavored beauties. I have been waiting and craving for them all year and I'm so excited to have a package at home and one at me desk to enjoy. Try them, I know you'll love them!
In case you didn't know, I am completely in love with marshmallow peeps. During Valentines season, they come out with these heart-shaped, strawberry cream flavored beauties. I have been waiting and craving for them all year and I'm so excited to have a package at home and one at me desk to enjoy. Try them, I know you'll love them!
Monday, February 9, 2009
25 Things
So my laptop has recently decided to throw a huge temper tantrum and stop working. I'm not sure what it's problem is, but as soon as I get it fixed I will be posting some pictures. In the mean time, this has been circling around facebook like wildfire. The idea is just to make a list of 25 random facts about yourself. It was really hard thinking about that many things! So until I can post pictures, here are 25 things I'm sure you were dying to know about me! :
25 things:
1. I am the 7th of 8 children, there are 4 girls and 4 boys. I have the greatest family ever.
2. I am addicted to otter pops. I eat about 5 or 6 a day.
3. I like eating very healthily. I go organic whenever possible and I like buying all-natural foods. It just makes me feel better about myself. Except for otter pops of course, I’m pretty sure they are just sugar, water & food coloring.
4. I LOVE to cook and bake.
5. One reason I like cooking is that I like knowing exactly what’s going in my food. I can control the quality of ingredients and know that there aren’t any crazy unnatural fillers or preservatives.
6. I am blind in my left eye and have been since birth.
7. I am allergic to latex and eye drops. Actually, it’s the preservatives in the eye drops that I’m allergic to.
8. I have a #6 lower lumbar vertebra and it is partially fused with my #5 vertebra. (you’re only supposed to have 5) This causes all kind of crazy problems in my back from bulged disks and pinched nerves to chronic pain. So fun.
9. I love to dance. I started taking dance lessons when I was 3 years old. I’ve studied jazz, tap, ballet, gymnastics, ballroom & latin dance. Right now I am in an adult ballet class and I thoroughly enjoy every second of it.
10. I love music. Whether it’s listening or playing music, I just can’t get enough of it. I’ve played the piano since I was 6 years old, I played percussion and the flute in high school and I’ve been a member of several choirs.
11. I love soccer. I played for 8 years growing up and I also refereed in high school. That was interesting.
12. I love to type. I think there is something very relaxing and rhythmic about it.
13. Aside from band/music classes, my favorite subjects in school were always English and history.
14. I am a die-hard Sex and the City fan. I know it’s a bit scandalous and kind of silly, but it just makes me happy.
15. I love being silly. You probably won’t ever see my silly side unless I feel very comfortable around you. Unfortunately my family sees my silly side way too often. I’m pretty sure they all think I’m crazy.
16. I’m addicted to post-it notes. I am a list maker and post-it notes hold my entire life together.
17. I have a big brother with special needs. In high school I worked as an advisor for adults with physical and mental disabilities. I loved it and I think that those people with disabilities are the sweetest spirits on earth.
18. I hate voice mails. Every time I leave a message it just sounds stupid and most of the time when I listen to other people’s messages they are awkward and I feel bad for them.
19. I have a crazy clothing and shoe addiction. What can I say, I’m a girl
20. I like working out. It always makes me feel better about myself, even if I can’t see a noticeable difference in my appearance. I’ve just committed myself to doing 3-4 cardio sessions a week and doing pilates or strength training every day. So far so good.
21. I started snowboarding in 8th grade but haven’t had the opportunity to go more than 2 or 3 times a season since then. This season I have probably gone more than the last 6 years combined and I’m getting a heck of a lot better.
22. I love people. They just make me happy. I love meeting new people and learning about their ideas and circumstances. I just find people intriguing.
23. I have been incredibly blessed with fantastic friends throughout my life.
24. One of my favorite things to do on an evening alone is to curl up with a good book, some relaxing music and a snack. Either at home or my local Barnes & Noble.
25. I love being outside. I grew up hiking, camping, canoeing & just playing outdoors. I love being in nature and find it calming and centering.
25 things:
1. I am the 7th of 8 children, there are 4 girls and 4 boys. I have the greatest family ever.
2. I am addicted to otter pops. I eat about 5 or 6 a day.
3. I like eating very healthily. I go organic whenever possible and I like buying all-natural foods. It just makes me feel better about myself. Except for otter pops of course, I’m pretty sure they are just sugar, water & food coloring.
4. I LOVE to cook and bake.
5. One reason I like cooking is that I like knowing exactly what’s going in my food. I can control the quality of ingredients and know that there aren’t any crazy unnatural fillers or preservatives.
6. I am blind in my left eye and have been since birth.
7. I am allergic to latex and eye drops. Actually, it’s the preservatives in the eye drops that I’m allergic to.
8. I have a #6 lower lumbar vertebra and it is partially fused with my #5 vertebra. (you’re only supposed to have 5) This causes all kind of crazy problems in my back from bulged disks and pinched nerves to chronic pain. So fun.
9. I love to dance. I started taking dance lessons when I was 3 years old. I’ve studied jazz, tap, ballet, gymnastics, ballroom & latin dance. Right now I am in an adult ballet class and I thoroughly enjoy every second of it.
10. I love music. Whether it’s listening or playing music, I just can’t get enough of it. I’ve played the piano since I was 6 years old, I played percussion and the flute in high school and I’ve been a member of several choirs.
11. I love soccer. I played for 8 years growing up and I also refereed in high school. That was interesting.
12. I love to type. I think there is something very relaxing and rhythmic about it.
13. Aside from band/music classes, my favorite subjects in school were always English and history.
14. I am a die-hard Sex and the City fan. I know it’s a bit scandalous and kind of silly, but it just makes me happy.
15. I love being silly. You probably won’t ever see my silly side unless I feel very comfortable around you. Unfortunately my family sees my silly side way too often. I’m pretty sure they all think I’m crazy.
16. I’m addicted to post-it notes. I am a list maker and post-it notes hold my entire life together.
17. I have a big brother with special needs. In high school I worked as an advisor for adults with physical and mental disabilities. I loved it and I think that those people with disabilities are the sweetest spirits on earth.
18. I hate voice mails. Every time I leave a message it just sounds stupid and most of the time when I listen to other people’s messages they are awkward and I feel bad for them.
19. I have a crazy clothing and shoe addiction. What can I say, I’m a girl
20. I like working out. It always makes me feel better about myself, even if I can’t see a noticeable difference in my appearance. I’ve just committed myself to doing 3-4 cardio sessions a week and doing pilates or strength training every day. So far so good.
21. I started snowboarding in 8th grade but haven’t had the opportunity to go more than 2 or 3 times a season since then. This season I have probably gone more than the last 6 years combined and I’m getting a heck of a lot better.
22. I love people. They just make me happy. I love meeting new people and learning about their ideas and circumstances. I just find people intriguing.
23. I have been incredibly blessed with fantastic friends throughout my life.
24. One of my favorite things to do on an evening alone is to curl up with a good book, some relaxing music and a snack. Either at home or my local Barnes & Noble.
25. I love being outside. I grew up hiking, camping, canoeing & just playing outdoors. I love being in nature and find it calming and centering.
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