Happy Birthday Kar!

Hey what do you say?  I say, Karlie's birthday is today! 
What a great day this 18th day of June,  one where we can celebrate even past noon!
I hope it's grand, I hope it's wonderful; I especially hope it's splendenderful!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KARLITO!!!!

Poem courtesy of Domination Studios. 

Roman Numerals

My cousin Mason and I were talking this morning about clocks, roman numerals, numbers and other mysteries of the universe.  You know, normal breakfast small talk with 9 year olds.  He asked what the symbols were on the kitchen wall clock and I told him they were roman numerals. 

Side Note:  Mason is no exception to the rest of the

9 year olds that love asking a bajillion

 million questions about everything.

I had no history of roman numerals tucked away

 in my brain so I knew I was in trouble.

Well he asked me why people would use roman numerals when they could just use numbers, if I could count in roman numerals, if I knew all the symbols, if they have enough symbols to reach a bajillion million, etc.   As he asked I did my best to come up with an answer, but all the while looking at the digital clock on the stove and wondering.....  What if we would have never had numbers and just stuck with roman numerals?  Would our digital clocks be in roman numerals?  It was weird to think about.  I could see it happening though, because if you think about it, a loopy line makes this: 6, a sharp turned line makes this: 7, a squiggly line makes this: 3.  They are still just symbols, we're just use to them as numbers.

Crazy thoughts for a crazy awesome day.  I had more thoughts, but I think I'll spare you all my thoughts when I took a trip to the loo. ;)

 

La Copa Familiar 2012

Todd's family has a few family traditions that took place last week, La Copa Familiar and International Night.  Both were so much fun!! I was happy to be apart of them this year! We got started a little later for La Copa so I didn't get pictures taken until we moved to MMHS.  Here you go!!

 The group!

La Copa 2012 Champions!!

 Todd has been growing his hair out for this occasion,

I think it turned out pretty well actually haha

 See Todd.... Proof your hairstyle is a soccer hairstyle...

Oh man now that I searched on the web for some European Mohawk pictures I can't stop finding these crazy ones!! hahaha

And finally.... I couldn't do a Mohawk post without this guy....

Next up, was the International night.  Everyone brings some native food from a country or state they have been to (i.e. or went on a mission to) and we have a potluck celebration!  For me it was fantastic because I just got to eat all the creations! Score! There were some crazy things there, like Korean Pancakes (made with octopus and other lovely things), and fried Okra.  We also had a taco station by Little Mark, loaded polish dogs, beans, fruit, steak, salads, juices, etc. Todd made Fresh Pineapple juice and Steak.  Sooo good!  It's a fun tradition they have, and just another excuse for everyone to get together.  Food tends to be at the center of my favorite gatherings, so this one fit right into my top 10.

Also, more exciting news, Kurt and Cailtyn Averett were married on Friday!!!!  They both were beaming with excitement, and it all turned out so great! Congrats guys!!

This weekend we've got the Ragnar Relay, and I couldn't be more excited!  No more training, the race is finally here!  Hopefully I don't kill over and die the first leg.  I'll be sure to take lots of pictures, maybe even some videos.  So until then, stay sweet my friends.

Craft Corner

Even I didn't think it would turn out as well as it has.  Thanks to Pinterest, I've got quite a few craft projects to try in the next little while, but decided to start with this one.

 I LOVED every second of making this wallet.  Plus I bought sooo much extra fabric so now I can make more wallets and mix up the fabric for different parts.  It was really pretty easy, and got me excited about sewing! 

I did have mom  help with the final stitch on the outside to make sure it was straight.  She is a professional ya know, can't waste that resource!

This project is what started it all. 

 Then came this one.  So simple, but soooo genius!  Hole punch your cards, put them on a key ring and throw them in your purse!  You'll never loose them, and they don't have to clog up your wallet.

I want to try these ones next......

It's going to be a fun summer :)

Nostalgic

Looking at concerts for some reason.  Remembered that warped tour should be coming up soon.  Curiosity got to me and so I looked up the band list.

All Time Low

Breathe Carolina

Mayday Parade

We the Kings

You Me At Six

It's going to be quite the show this year!  Looking at the bands I got really really excited, but also very nostalgic.  Warped tour is a lighthouse moment for me.  (movie reference: What Happens in Vegas)  It is a special memory that I visit if I ever need to remember a time when I was truly happy.  I went twice, and both times were fantastic.  Each hold different treasured experiences in their separate memories. 

#1 - Ashes showed me how to Warped Tour it up in style, taught me that you ALWAYS meet the band, invited me to take an interest in meeting random smaller bands trying to make it big and showed me how to push your way to the front every time. 

#2 - Put a little cement in the bonding of my relationship with my brothers, gave Kay her very first spray painted t, showed off our loyalty (rain or shine) and re-affirmed my love for music.

I would love to go back, but I think Warped Tour is better as a memory this time around. I'd like to remember it when I was jumping around amongst all the sweaty people, desperately reaching to touch Rian Dawson or maybe Gabe Saporta, rather than being one of the people that stands in the back watching all the madness take place. 

P.S. I love the word nostalgic.  It just sounds cool.  Everyone that says it has always sounded cool, so I finally looked it up in the dictionary.  I believe it will find its way into my vocabulary quite nicely. :)

P.P.S I did just find out that All Time Low has a new CD out!  Of course I bought it! It's waiting patiently for me at home, ready for me to enjoy this weekend.  Can't wait.  

All Four Seasons!

Yesterday Todd and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary of our first date!  Well, it was more of a whole weekend of celebrations.  Friday we went to the Cheesecake Factory for dinner!!!! I had never been there and so we figured this was the perfect chance to try it out. 

WOW..... it was absolutely amazing!  Todd met me up here in SLC, picked me up and we only had to wait 10 minutes to be seated.  Thank heavens for being the early birds. Love that worm.  Of course we had to get cheesecake too, so I picked out Red Velvet cheesecake and Todd chose the White Chocolate Raspberry cheesecake.  Again, WOW.  SOOOOO GOOOD.  This might be our new favorite anniversary spot. 











Afterwards, we took a drive up the canyon, relaxed and enjoyed each others company.  This girl (thumb directed to my own chest) is a big fan of drives up the canyon.  There is something so peaceful about watching the scenery pass by.  Also, I was once again reminded of the fact that I am like a little child.  That car puts me to sleep faster than anything else, and I was having a hard time stifling the yawns on our way back.

Saturday day was filled with sun, outside chores and the procrastination of inside chores.  That night we got together with KKAH (now KJKJABHT haha) to celebrate Kaylyn's 22nd birthday!!!!!!  We successfully carried out our new tradition of making dinner together and it all turned out so good!  Happy birthday Kay!!  Such an adult.  Such a beauty. :)  After dinner we all headed over to the picture show and saw The Avengers!!  I really really liked that movie.  I highly recommend it to anyone. 

Sunday I helped Todd celebrate our anniversary by making him wake up early and come to our ward at 9:00 am! He loved that.  After church we played Ticket to Ride with my family (our new obsession) and just hung out for a bit.  Later we went over to Todd's for their belated Mothers Day get together.  It was a lot of fun to hang out with everyone, have some friendly competition and to celebrate wonderful mothers.  That night we decided to take our trains game to another level.  Two boards, two games, two winners from each game played for the title.  Guess who won........ this girl (thumb directed to my own chest).  nbd. :) actually. vbd.

After that eventful weekend I can't wait for what this week holds!

Grateful

The past little while I've been overwhelmed with gratitude for EVERYTHING.  It's amazing to me that if you're looking for blessings in your life, then you'll find way more than you ever imagined you'd find.  Plus the more I think about it, the more I am grateful for the little things.  So, I'm going to compile a list of things I'm grateful for right now. Here it goes:

-Family (extended, immediate, Todd's, mine)
-Mothers of all types
-Grandma Great
-My knowledge of The Truth
-Examples
-The power of music
-Memories
-Time
-Personalities
-Laughing
-Magelby's chocolate cake
-Two armed hugs
-The occasional cherry coke
-Rio Rumberry lotion
-Ticket to Ride
-Good friends
-Baseball
-Skype sessions
-Baseball moms
-Bill Rancic's inspiring project
-My opportunity
-Health
-The "ah-ha!" moment
-Conference talks
-Happiness fueled by simplicity

Life is good. 

Oh and you'd like a few quotes before I sign off?  Well alright then!

"Life isn't about trying to survive the storm,

but learning how to dance in the rain."

"Influence more than you are influenced."

"Make it happen, watch it happen, or wonder what happened."

New Favorite Quote

Found this treasure at Grandma Great's yesterday.
Couldn't have come at a better time. 

What's up Weekend?

I love weekends. A break from work and a chance to relax.  Plus, hang out with some besties! Anisa and Bronzson are in town now and I'm so excited for the fun we'll all have together! Maybe if we're really good we can convince them to never leave!  ;)

Here's a photo dump of the recents:

 

Karlie sneaked out!

Woops now Todd's gone...

I'm really sad this one is blurry, it's such a good one of Jake and Kar!

My first Reeses smore!

Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point!

My new running shoes!!!!! 

Fully committed, no turning back now.  Ragnar here I come! 

My view for the past few months.  I love watching these guys and Todd does such a good job coaching!

Music to My Ears

Not literal music, but I've been CRAVING one of these today.....

I feel odd just going out and buying one though.  For some reason my brain is telling me the only time a Symphony bar is appropriate is if I buy it at Reams, in a King Size, and it's for my favorite teacher or for random people's Christmas presents.  Odd. 

In speaking of music, I just bought Maroon 5's new lovely tune called Payphone.  WOW, Maroon 5 has done it again!  I have to say, I am oddly drawn to Adam Levine's voice.... even though it is just as high as mine.  NBD.

Have a good day in May!