the 5th of May

Happy Birthday to my Brother-in-law Dave! I feel so lucky to have such an awesome brother-in-law. Seriously he is so good to me! I really consider him to be a brother. He met me when I was 11 and going through the UGLY years and has seen me grow up. Dave I hope you have a great birthday and a fabulous year filled with lots of surfing and biking and baseball to keep you young!

Happy Cinco de Mayo to the rest of you! Eat a taco or make some salsa. Enjoy the day.

It's sunny in Rexburg and my class got canceled. Today is a good day!

Dam Marathon

I did it! I signed up for the Rexburg half marathon. June 14th is the date and that is really really soon. My roommates Sarah, Maggie, and Jane signed up as well. We are super excited but a little freaked out. Yesterday at the gym we ran 4 miles! But this morning I woke up with a terrible sore throat (thanks jane). This afternoon I was all ready to run another 4 miles but by mile 2 I jumped off the treadmill to drink some water and I about died cause my throat hurt so stinkin bad. I sure hate the dry air here in ID. So that was all the running I could accomplish for today. Pretty Sad. Tomorrow will be better! (cross my fingers).

Even though today was a bummer I am Super excited to do this. To actually run 13.1 miles.

Happy Birthday Annie!

It's my oldest sister, Annie's, birthday today. I sure wish I could take the day off and cruise down to Utah to party with her. But really what I want to do is pick her up from her house, drive her to the airport, fly to New York and take her shopping and eat Billy's cupcakes. But I suppose a phone call and a little package in the mail will have to suffice.

I hope you have a wonderful birthday Annie. You are a bomb sister and an amazing friend, mother, daughter, and wife. I look up to you so much. I feel so lucky to have you as an older sister! May this year be the best yet!!

The Apron Lady

Cute aprons huh! I love these aprons. My friend Mary's mom, Jan Lutz, is the designer. She is so talented. I am so excited (as I have mentioned before on this blog) about attending the Portland Quilt Market so I can work with The Apron Lady. Jan is sending me some patterns so I can practice and have one wear at the Quilt Market. Maybe I'll impress Amy Butler with my sewing skills! I have been a lover of aprons for along time and it so rewarding to make your own with the fabric that inspires you. Check out The Apron Lady website HERE

A day and a half in California!

Jane with Jordan and Cannon.
I really can't get enough of this place.

Cannon is a handsome lil dude.
The girls Chatted!
While the rest of the gang played baseball.
Jackson is gooood.
Saylor and I are BFF. We made cookies together and cuddled lots.

I had such a nice trip to California before school started. I so wish I could have spent more time there. We had a really fun family dinner and my brothers family came up from San Diego so that I could meet Cannon for the first time. I also fit in a little shopping and beach time and I also tried Sprinkles cupcakes for the first time!

back to the books

I am officially in Rexburg as of 3pm Saturday. We are moved in and school starts in the morning. I am so excited to start a new semester...my last semester in Rexburg. Yesterday afternoon I went to the book store to buy books for the last time weeeeird. I'm super excited for my classes and to be back with my friends. And I love the house i moved into. Its this big white house really close to campus. I will take lots of pictures to show you my pad. I only have one complaint about being back in Rexburg...it is so COLD. The wind has got to stop! I want summer weather to come Fast.

PS the pic is from this last Fall. I'm just happy to see my friends!

12:05 I arrive

I fly to CA tomorrow morning to see the twin and my sisters family AND my brothers family. I am so excited. I am anxious to meet my new nephew. I really look forward to spending a couple days in one of my favorite places and with some of my favorite people. Friday Jane and I will make the trek to Rexburg. I have such a hard time with change, so this all is bitter sweet for me. I'm really going to miss home but I'm anticipating summer adventures in the burg. Well I better sign off. I have American Idol to watch, the Biggest Loser Finale, and Packing!!

xoxo