May 30, 2009

Memorial Day

The guys knocked during the day and then in the evening we went to do go-karts and eat pizza as their reward for beating the Omaha office! It was a lot of fun and great to spend a little time with Brennen... that time is far and few between in the summer. 


I am biased, but isn't Brennen so good looking!

May 27, 2009

Latest Wish List!

Baby Wish List
Baby Ames Due
December 10, 2009!!!

May 24, 2009

Home Sweet Home

Folsom will always be "home" to me, so any chance I get to go back I take it! Last year my old pageant directors, Tiffany and Sheryl, asked me to come and judge their Folsom Pageant. I had such a great time and it was so fun to see great friends. I didn't take many pictures, but here is what I got!

Winners, Judges, and Directors. 
On Thursday after judging interviews I went to dinner at Fats with Greg & Sarah, Matt & Rachel, and Brittany. 
Me and Sarah
Rachel, Matt, Britt, and Me
Saturday afternoon we went to La Bou for lunch and just enjoyed the great weather on the patio talking and catching up. Nicky is going to hate this picture!
Brittney and her mom were so great to take me to the airport! I just love this girl!

May 11, 2009

CAN'T WAIT!

October 14, 2009
8:00 pm
Buell Theater in Denver

May 10, 2009

A Woman's Influence

I consider myself very blessed to have numerous women in my life that I look to as examples of beauty, wonderful mothers, leaders, and spiritual giants. I thought it only appropriate that on Mother's Day to reflect on these women and the influence they have made in my life. 

There really aren't words to describe how much my mom means to me. I am fortunate to not only have her as a mother but as a friend. I enjoy the time we spend together and am so proud of her for all her hard work and dedication to her business. I could go on a on about her but just a few qualities she as that I hope to take from her are, compassion, hard work, dedication, friend to everyone, spiritual, and fun!

My dear friend, Melissa, is such an amazing example to me in so many ways. This woman has defiantly had her share of trials and she never ceases to amaze me in her unwavering testimony of the gospel.  In my Dating and Adult Roles class I did a presentation for the students on leaders and used Melissa as my role model!

On my trip to Folsom I had the chance to judge the Folsom Pageant. The two women who run the pageant have always been ones I look up to. I have always had so much respect and admiration for Tiffany. She is a wonderful mother, mentor, and friend. Tiffany is one of the most beautiful women I know, not only on the outside but in. She is always doing things for others and has pretty much dedicated her life to "Donate Life" in honor of her son Connor.  She has taught me so much about myself through pageants and for that I am forever grateful. Ok, and look at that rockin bod at 37! 

There are so many other women and mothers I admire as well- Jenna Haynie, Shantay Ames, Jamie Hilton, Leslie Astle, Aunt Jody, and the list could go on and on. Thank you all for your lasting influence of a wonderful woman!

May 9, 2009

Mother's Who Know


I really liked this talk when Sis. Beck gave it. Even though I don't have children it made me think about the things I am doing now as I prepare for them to come to our home. I will keep this talk handy as the motherhood years come as a reminder of those things my children will need spiritually. 

May 5, 2009

Off to California!

I leave tomorrow morning for a little trip "home" to California. I can't even explain how happy I am just thinking about touching down on Sacramento soil! Lots of pictures to come.

May 2, 2009

Under Construction

I pushed some buttons and messed up my blog, so sorry for the lack of cuteness right now! 

SKYPE


I have been loving on Skype lately! We finally got it all figured out and had our first video chat with Brennen's dad last Sunday, and since then every chance we get my mom and I are on talking. It's so amazing to think that we are 1800 miles away but can sit and have a "face to face" conversation. We usually talk at night when we are both in bed and then again in the morning as she does her hair and makeup before work. It's so freakin awesome! 

Does anyone else Skype?