nj: April 2009

30 April 2009

let skirt season commence

i could easily live my whole life in skirts. while i don't own this springy little number, i am so ready to wear skirts everyday.
please don't snow on me, provo.
i just want to wear skirts.

28 April 2009

graduation

we. graduated.
this calls for big photos.
a photo journal of the festivities...

facts about graduation:
- those hats don't look good on anyone
- we lucked out with great weather
- president uchtdorf is so funny
- we actually still have a spring term to finish

thank you so much
for spoiling us, traveling to see us walk across the stage, taking us out to dinner, and being there.

this is what my spring looks like

happy reading.

27 April 2009

lakers

we went to see nate's boys beat the jazz this weekend. it was a really fun game, and of course we arrived for a 7:30 game at 4:30 to be the first in line to watch warm-ups. this is what you do when your husband lives and breathes espn. nate scouted out super close seats for the last 6 minutes of the game...at least we can pretend to be high rollers.

lamar odom (his shoes were my favorite)

d. fish gave his practice shoes to a cute little boy

our wannabe seats

i guess the lakers are pretty good or something

22 April 2009

hellos & goodbyes

provo is a place of hellos and goodbyes

bittersweet.

lily, whitney, and i
before missions, moves, and babies come soon.

and then our true selves came out

i've had to say goodbye to lots of friends this week...
not so fun, but a new chapter in life.

18 April 2009

distractions can be good...sometimes..

ffffffinals are here. i have found my corner in the library. i am trying to write about my thoughts on transcendental literature. but, this game is winning my attention. it's called escapa! play it here

nate's record is something like 17 seconds. i can't get past 11 seconds. try it!

bon anniversaire!

i've said it once, and i'll say it again: my mom rocks.

happy birthday mother dearest.
you're still just as charming as you were here:

(the only tan one in our family)

p.s. please come visit me in chicago. i'm going to miss you too much.

14 April 2009

shout it from the rooftops

nate says the last day of classes is no big deal, but i say HELLLLO? i finished two 10+ page papers, had 4 class parties, and said goodbye to herman melville forever -- all in the course of 48 hours. obviously, this is a big deal. no more classes!

it's rainy here, but i couldn't be happier because it reminds me of this place...

to celebrate the happy occasion, i have been a complete sloth. i possibly spent hours watching reality tv, browsing blogs, lounging around, and peeking at anthropologie.com. possibly.

13 April 2009

sushi

confession: i had never tried sushi before this weekend.

i was copycat from a young age. if my brother didn't like nuts or raisins, i didn't either. if he didn't like sushi (before he lived in japan, that is), i didn't either. cop-out.

sushi is trendy, too. it's like ipods three years ago, organic grocery stores, or going green. but i secretly wanted in on the trend. so we went. with seasoned vets, of course -- marcus and megan.

and i liked it. even though i did the baby stuff, like deep-fried on the outside, i liked it a lot.
the fish eggs weren't as bad as i thought. i think we'll be going back soon...

10 April 2009

the first of many lasts

tonight was the last MUSA banquet we'll ever go to.
i feel like i need to pack in every byu/provo-esque thing before we leave.

08 April 2009

chan

Out Cold from Chandler Balkman on Vimeo.

skiing is what my family does. since my little brother chandler lost his leg, skiing has been his main sport. he is so much faster than me! this day ended in a concussion...and luckily, he was fine. but seriously, this kid is good.