The golf tournament was a success!

(Me, My Dad and lil sis Courtney)

It did drizzle a little in the morning but it was better than sitting in 100 degree weather. It was a fun day! We ended up raising over $5,000 after paying all the bills and instead of 50% the city allowed us to donate 80% of the proceeds to PRO. Yahoo! It's exciting to know that our little golf tournament in South Jordan will help children over in Ukraine. Not a whole lot but a little. I'm excited to raise even more money for next year. New motto...Save the orphans!

We planned an entire golf tournament and all we got were these WAY CUTE HATS!

We started to catch some major speed on the golf cart. Proof...look at the wind blowing through Courtney's hair. We were going so fast my cheeks started to flap! He he...not quite that fast, but kinda fast.

Before and After

Another one of Courtney's cute faces. Isn't it shocking how ugly they can get? Wow! She is so

brave! She doesn't even care if her face gets stuck like that!

I have so much to blog about!

I have lots of fun things to blog about! Yea...I'm so excited. I'm just waiting to get my pics from Lake Powell this past weekend and the golf tournament. I think I'm getting a little obsessed about blogging. Anyhoo, I am reading this awesome book! My nose has been in it this entire weekend. Mike Ramsdell, the author, was born and raised in Utah. He writes about his suspenseful missions while he was working as an intelligence officer in Russia. Again, I love a good book...what is your favorite book?

Movie Night

We finally got Gram out of the house. She broke her ankle up at the cabin and has been stuck in our basement for the past 3 weeks. We went to Wingars, our favorite Friday night spot, and saw Evan Almighty. I was the last one to enter the theater I assumed we would be sitting on the front row because that is where the wheelchair accessible seats are but no one was there. They were on the very top row. I guess my brother Ryan lugged her all the way to the top. The first thing I thought was, "I hope Grandma has her breaks on!" I envisioned someone accidentally nudging her during the movie which was just enough for her to roll off the first step and continue to roll all the way down, with her wheelchair bouncing off the wall and seats like a pinball machine (this was all in slow motion). Well, half way through the movie they had a brown out. I didn't know there was such a thing as a brown out...did you? I guess it is a black out but you still have emergency lights. My dad got on his chair and started tapping on the movie projector window trying to get someones attention. What a weirdo! We joked that it was a life or death situation and started rationing our popcorn. We sat there for a 1/2 hour for the movie to come back on but we had no such luck. It was a bummer because the movie was just getting good too. SO, we ended up back at home and I watched Some Like it Hot an oldie but goodie. I found this old (vintage) movie poster and thought it would be perfect for my blog! What a nerd...I know!

I miss you guys!

It looks like you guys are having fun! Mom told me you sent her some pictures so I had to snag them. Work is a bore without you and I am totally going to miss riding around on the golf cart with you at the golf tournament this year. Fun memories! I'm glad you sent some pictures because I was forgetting what Zach looked like...just kidding. Well, I can't wait until you come back to Utah in August but until then have lots of FUN! Hugs and kisses to the both of you!Zach and Chelsey actually live in Indianapolis, which is about 2 hours from Chicago. Zach is out selling cable networks for the summer. I hear he is quite the worker! Go get 'em Zach.

Zach and Chelsey at the Chicago Cubs game. I got a text message from her the night she was there. It was a recording of everyone singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the 7th inning. I was so jealous!

South Jordan Lion's Golf Tournament

My dad and I are planning our 4th golf tournament for the South Jordan Lion's Committee. We are especially motivated to raise money this year because we get to donate half of our donations to Project Reach Out. PRO is a charity that donates 100% of their donations to 7 orphanages in Ukraine. My dad actually went to Ukraine in 05 to help gather supplies and fix up the orphanages. It breaks your heart to see these kids! My dad said when he walked into a room they would reach out their arms for a hug. I wish I could do more! If you know someone who would like to participate in the golf tournament or sponsor a hole, let me know! I can get you a sign-up sheet. The golf tournament this Thursday, July 12, 2007.

Lake Powell

My signature pose. My Mom recently put together a slide show of photos for my Dad for Fathers Day. My family was making fun of me because several of the pictures (from when I was a little girl and as recently as 2 years ago) I was making this pose. Ha ha! I think my Dad has it down pretty good...what do you think? We went to Lake Powell last weekend and got lost. It was an adventure! We ended driving all the way up to Bullfrog from Wahweap. It was a 3.5 hour drive one-way. We learned on big lesson that trip: Never go anywhere without a map! We had fun besides the big "adventure" and soaked up a lot of sun.

I'm Blog Happy

This is a picture of what the new temple in South Jordan is going to look like. I am so excited! They broke ground last December and it should be done next year. I love to ride my bike over to see the progress. I can totally picture it...pulling up on my bike to do baptisms for the dead. Ha ha

Happy Belated 4th of July

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! I wish I could say these pictures were from this year but...there not. This was last year up at Sugarhouse Park. Everyone was out of town partying this year. So, I hung out with the family and had a great relaxing night.

Diane from Dingle is no longer Single...

Diane is my idol. She is the sweetest, most talented, and spiritual person I know. She has been a great friend and I am sad that we won't be hanging out as much. My favorite memory of Diane is when we went up to the Idaho hot springs. We shared the last dressing room when we were changing back into our clothes. I am such a prude, so we promised to have our backs to each other. It was fine until we both bent down at the same time and touched bare bums! I have never laughed so hard in my life! These pictures are from her bridal shower that we had last week at our house.

New boy toy...

I'm loving the single life! Here is a picture of me and my new "friend." Don't be jealous...when you got it, flaunt it.

Party Time

Party in the kitchen! We had some friends come over last Sunday...it was a bunch of fun. I think we played 10 rounds of Catch Phrase.

Home Sweet Home

These were my birthday presents to myself...pots and plants for our front door. I think that shows that I am getting freakin' old!

I thought I would post a picture of our new house. Emily, Annelisa and I bought it together. It was a really big step but I think we are all happy with our decision. I have recently been obsessed with plants...they're my babies;) I have killed a couple but I am still working on my green thumb!

LOVE YOU!

Happy Father's Day Dad! I love you lots and can't imagine my life without you in it. Your the best dad a daughter could have. Hugs and Kisses!

What I've done this past week...

I probably should be more productive but I love a good book or a good movie!


I read this book over the weekend. I rented in from the library (i love the library). It was a good book. P.S I'm always looking for a good book to read. If you find one...LET ME KNOW!

I love made for TV movies. This is Suzanne's Diary to Nicholas by James Patterson. I've read the book and it's really good. I came across the movie at Target and had to buy it. I think you can rent it at Hollywood too. It will make you cry but there is a happy ending.

My brother, Ryan, just introduced me to this show....I think it is hilarious! I had to go to my parents to Tivo all the episodes.

The lego artist

I love legos! I'm the Master of...GO-CARTS! I'm good lookin.

lol! Kade came into work today and caught me updating my blog. He saw his picture that I have up right now and was bummed that I didn't mention how he loves legos. He wanted to post something. So... I let him pick out a picture and write something about himself. I came back to my desk to find this. He cracks me up!