Trying to catch up.

So here is a quick post of the things that we have been up to.

The driving range for FHE. My first visit and hopefully not my last. I really liked it. I hit the ball straight which Rocky says is good and most (not all) went farther than 5 ft. WHOO HOO



Ron's wedding. My cute cousin Ron got married last weekend. Congrats you two.



This is me and Rocky at the Temple.



Oh and I forgot to post about our little date with H, Jake and their little bud. We went bowling and out to lunch. Here are some photos from bowling.



Rocky and his brother went to California this weekend to get in some surfing and family time. He took my camera so I won't be able to show you all the exciting things I did this weekend. (clean, clean...and oh yeah clean) Hopefully he will post about all his adventures.

A new Career choice? What do you think?

The job search continues. Maybe I should be a hairstylist. Look at all the things I can do with one head of hair. Special thanks to my model - Rocky!

Visiting the Past

This week I got to spend some time with past roommates. We had a roommate get together. Well almost all of us were able to get together. We missed Lindsay and Kristine. It was a quick little lunch at the park but it was awesome. It is fun to see my roommates as mom's. They all just amaze me. I'm glad that I had Rach who like me is a mom in waiting. No kids for us yet. I just want to thank all of you for being awesome examples and for continuing to be my friend.

This weekend Rocky and I attended my 10 year High School Reunion. It was nuts. I can't believe that it has been 10 years since we were all in the school chanting "98, 98, 90 90 90 98." We tried that cheer again but I remember there being a lot more enthusiasm 10 years ago. I guess that is what being an old fart does to you or it could have been that about half of the people there were spouses who are unfamiliar with that particular cheer and felt weird saying it. Rocky and I helped with set up and Rocky ended up handing out raffle tickets downstairs while I was helping upstairs. Rocky said that most of the people would look at him uncomfortably probably thinking something like this. "I can't believe I don't remember who this guy is. He doesn't look familiar at all. This is so embarrassing. Maybe if I don't make eye contact it won't be awkward." Okay well maybe that isn't what was being said but it was a pretty funny situation. It was great to see everyone who came. I am so glad that we had name tags because secretly I have forgotten a lot of people's names. If my yearbook wouldn't have been boxed up I would have studied it. All in all it was really fun to reminisce. A flood of memories came back to me. I loved high school...well most of it. This is a picture of a few of us from the reunion.


I also want to wish my two dad's a very Happy Father's Day! Here is my little tribute to them.

Dad Sorenson (Chippy)

You are probably one of the best listeners around. I appreciate all you have done for me the past 28 years of my life. You find anyway you can to help me out and it is absolutely amazing. I can see the love that you have for me, mom, the girls, the boys, Dean and the Rock. You are such a good example to me. I'm so proud of you and all the things that you have accomplished. So many favorite memories to pick from but one that stands out today is you joining us girls while we dance. Where you came up with your smooth moves I will never know and to think that you have no professional training...wow. Love you dad!

Dad Wright (Daddy Dick)Well I have told you this before but you have made me feel so welcome into this Wright family and it means so much to me. I love the stories that you tell. You have the best sense of humor and you are so witty. I am amazed with your knowledge of the scriptures. I think one of my favorite memories of you is on my first family trip. You got totally fried on the first day...I don't think I have ever seen anyone so red. You also tried surfing. I don't know that you had tried it before but I was totally amazed and thought that you were so cool, that is something that I haven't had the guts to try. You are the best. Love you lots!

THE Ohio State

Rocky and I made a quick trip to Ohio this past weekend aaannnnndddd bought a house! It was great. I've added a few photos from the listing online along with some from our trip. We are so excited to make it our own. Our new house is close to Sams Club, Miejer, Target, Walmart, the movie theater, and here is the BIGGIE...Chick-fil-a (my most favorite restaurant). We also visited some other soon to be important sites in Ohio like the Medical school, THE Ohio State stadium, THE Ohio State workout facility (this was very important to Rocky). I've been reminded multiple times that it's not Ohio State it is THE Ohio State. For some reason it's not sticking with me.

If any of you out there know of any good jobs in Columbus please let me know.

Today is my mom's birthday (June 6th). Happy Birthday mom. Here is my little tribute to you.



My top ten Mom Favorites
1. Bicycle basket
2. Giggles
3. Seamstress extrodinare
4. Hard worker
5. Very kind
6. Very funny
7. One of the best listeners around
8. Curly Girl!
9. Queen of the de-junk
10. Best example a girl could have

Mom your pretty much the best!! Happy Birthday

One more tag...my crazy 8's

8 things I'm passionate about:

Sleep
Working hard
Food
Illegal Immigration
My shows
Music
Family
Rocky

8 movies I can watch without getting sick of 'em:

Mary Poppins
Sound of Music
Princess Bride
Emperors New Groove
Robin Hood
Cars
Fried Green Tomatoes
The Little Mermaid

8 things I say often:

Dude
Rats
Rat-a-tat-cat
Rocky....Please....
k, luv you bye
Don't
Serious?
I'm hungry like the wolf

8 things that attract me to a friend:

happy
sincere
good attitude
honest
willing to be themself
if they will tell me if I have something in my teeth
laughing is a must
love

8 random things about me:

I love to pop zits
I love to have my hair played with
I love to read
I sing all the time
I love purses with lots of pockets
I love to change my hair
I love the sound of the lawn mower and the smell of freshly cut grass
I lOVE to shop

8 things I want to do before I die:

be a mom
own a dog
take piano lessons (again, and learn to play this time)
be able to cook beef - not necessarily eat it though)
keep my room clean for at least a week
get Christmas cards sent out before Christmas
Surf at least once
visit Guam with Jamie

8 things I've learned this past year:

I can't fix everything
I can cook without breaking or burning something
Money doesn't really burn pockets - it does well in the bank
eating small meals ofter is better then a few big meals
Finish what I start
it stinks being the messy one in the marriage
I would get a lot more done if I didn't have a TV
I have the best husband for me.

I'm tagging
Amy Balls, Jacque Bair and Brooke Brown

6 Facts about me

I was tagged by Melinda and I don't want to be the person who doesn't follow through. I'm not as creative Melinda but I hope this will do. Here are 6 facts about me.

1. I love ice cream.
2. I am 5' 7.75"
3. I hate snakes
4. Chick-fil-a is my favorite restaurant
5. I have a small obsession with skirts
6. I don't like bird poop on my car.

I'm tagging Amy Balls and Jacque Bair

Take Cover!

Is it possible for birds to consider cars their bathroom? Do you think there is something about seeing their poop splattered all over a nice clean car they just tickles them pink? The birds that live near my car seem to. Every morning when Rocky and I walk out to our cars we discover new "deposits" that have been cleverly placed on our cars. They are sure to hit the windshield...that one there is a doosey. Regular windshield wiping fluid is only strong enough to get it wet and smear it all over the rest of the windshield. Last week I had one on my door handle. I guess that takes some skill. I'll post todays latest "transactions." I just washed my car last weekend and was hoping that the wash would last for more than a day. But when parking one's nice clean car in the bird bathroom you will find that you are taking a huge gamble with cleanliness. Today on my car...over 30 deposits....Oh my! (click on picture to enlarge if you would like to count for yourself, and that is only in the front)
Moving onto a cleaner topic....I got my birthday bike today. I'm so excited. I'm all set. I've got my basket, water bottle and water bottle holder, lock and helmet. Rock and I went for a ride down to his grandpa's house. I loved it. I love riding. It reminds me when I got my first bike. It was red and I was afraid to ride it. My mom rode it around to show me that it was ok. It wasn't a brand new bike and I wonder if that was part of my fear. Whatever the reason I got over my fear and had some great memories on that bike. I've posted a picture of me and my new bike and yes I am wearing a hat with my helmet. It was an attempt to hide some out of control hair, with or without the helmet.
Last of all I'm posting my Memorial day flag. I'm very thankful for all the service men and women who have given their lives for "Liberty and Justice for all..." I feel very blessed to be a citizen of the United States.

What? No Cake?

I recently had a birthday. It ended up being a very odd birthday for me. I was working and not just regular work, this was event work. Like overnight stay event work. I don’t worry so much if people remember my birthday or not. Wait, I take that back. There are a few that I care if they do or do not remember, like family, you know…mom, dad, husband. Those sorts. Anyway, other than that it isn’t a huge deal. I appreciate those who do remember and still love those who don’t. But there is one thing that I have decided that is a must: a cake! (most kinds will do). It could be big or small, short or tall and it must have at least one candle. I did not discover how important this was to me until it didn’t happen.

Rocky came up to Snowbird to join me for dinner as the event I was working came to a close. We cleaned up and finally headed for home. On the drive he gave me a thoughtful gift but I was still secretly hoping that there would be some sort of dessert waiting for me at home. The only thing waiting for me was the mess I had left….darn it! I realized that not only was I hoping for a little cake but also for my clothes to somehow put themselves away. My awesome mom told me once that if I keep my expectations low then I will almost always be pleasantly surprised. Well I decided that if I tell Rocky what my expectations are then I won’t have to lower them. So I told him that I was a little disappointed that I didn’t have a cake. He told me that he had no idea cake was so important because when he was growing up his birthday often wasn’t a big deal and he didn’t always get cake. I guess he could see that his answer didn’t really satisfy me because the next night when he came home from work (it was late and I was already on my way to dream land) he entered with a small cake and what looked like a small ball of fire on top (I was not wearing glasses) and he was singing happy birthday. So sweet.

So I have learned a few things. 1) For my birthday I expect some sort of sweet thing with a candle on top. 2) No matter how much I want my clothes to learn how to put themselves away they never will. 3) I have the sweetest husband in the world, ( okay, I already knew this but I love the little confirmations). Thanks for the cake babe.

PS...Thank you to my family too. Especially Peggy who made one of my favorite cakes, pudding cake.

6th place is better than 7th

Friday the company I work for, Corporate Alliance, participated in the Kids on the Move Corporate Sports Challenge. This is one of the events that we look forward to as a company. Each team has 10 players, 5 girls and 5 boys, and they compete in 10 different challenges. Such as the Gladiator Relay, 5 on 5 Basketball, Canoe races, Quarterback challenge, golf chipping challenge, etc. This year as we prepared to compete in the Canoe race my team thought that they had a brilliant idea that would save us a lot of time. Now I and my partner in the Canoe, Kip, did not think that it was the best idea. I was sure that they were trying to dump me in the water. That is exactly what happened. I don't think that the Canoe made it all the way into the water but I sure did. Thanks team. That wasn't the highlight of the day. But winning the Quarterback challenge was. As a team we were totally awesome. And when they announced that we won you would have thought that we had won the whole competition. It was great. As a whole we placed 6th which is better than last year when we placed 7th. If we keep it up in 6 years we will take first place. Watch OUT!Friday night I went to my cousins husband, Jake's, surprise birthday party. Jake walked into the party without us being told he was there. It turned out that the surprise was on us. It was funny. Surprise or not Heather did a great job with the party and I'm sure everyone there had a great time. Although I am a little disappointed that I did not win the prize for the oddest items in a purse. I had 4 hats. What is odder than that?

Saturday Rocky and I went out on a double date with some of my friends from High school, Alex and Molly. They are so great. Alex and Rocky were both wearing very similar outfits. I thought it was so funny. When does that happen to guys? Rocky says that it is more common because guys don't have as many choices as girls. I say whatever Rock. I've never seen it happen before. Thanks to Alex, Molly and Rocky for being a good sports with my picture taking.


Now finally today...Mothers day. I went to two Sacrament meetings today and got to hear from both primary's. I love it when the little kids sing in Sacrament meeting. I can't help but laugh. In one of the meetings after each song was over a little kid would yell out little comments like "let's do it again!" and "are we done now." Another fun thing in Sacrament meeting was the flashlight that was on a set of keys that was on the podium because someone had left them in the Sunday school room was flashing on and off all during the meeting. It was facing the congregation and seemed to have some sort of short in it because it was going on and off by itself. It was kind of hard to not notice because 1) the beam was very bright and had a blue tint to it and 2) they were my keys. Oops.

To my mom, you are so wonderful, I miss you too! To my mother in law, Cyndi, I'm loving the opportunities that I am getting to visit with you and get to know you better. You just amaze me. I love both of you so much!

WICKED!

This past weekend Rocky and I got to spend a wonderful weekend in Vista! Rocky's parents took us to see the show Wicked. This was the second time we have seen it and it seems to get better and better. The one thing that remains the same is me singing with the actors. I should really just be on the stage. If anyone is looking to see Wicked I definitely recommend seeing it in L.A. Rocky and I even got a picture next to Bob Hopes Hollywood Star. I know that is pretty BIG time. The picture is on someone else's camera but if you close your eyes and picture two people (a boy and a girl) with huge smiles and a star on the sidewalk with Bob Hopes name you will pretty much have the gist of it.

Saturday we spent the day doing yard work. I have to say that it was quite fun. Good weather and good company seem to make any project fun. I'm still scrubbing paint out of the cracks of my hand. I guess the plus side is that my hand looks like it has a little tan...okay it really just looks dirty but I'm trying to be optimistic about it.

Rocky and I have reached a new age milestone. This is the first time that we have made the drive to California and had to stop to sleep on the way there. We must be getting old. We miss the good old days when we had mounds of energy and could stay awake all hours of the night. I'll be honest, I don't know that Rocky has ever seen that side of me. But there was a time when the moon seemed to energize me and sleep seemed silly.

The day spa and other wonderful things about yesterday

Yesterday I went to Mainspring Day Spa to be completely and totally pampered. It was a Christmas gift from my brother in law. It was absolutely amazing. The massage and facial put me to sleep and the pedicure was fantastic. I felt totally rejuvenated. While I was gone Rocky was busy too. He did the laundry, cleaned our little room and bathroom, and made dinner. I'm am so lucky. Thank you so much Jason and Rocky. You made my day! I also want to thank my great company at the spa. Cyndi and Marilyn, they were so much fun to be with.

And who likes being sick anyway?

Thursday night I came down with the worst case of "blue blah" (our family's name for being stomach sick) that I have ever had. I don't think I have ever thrown up so much in my life and I really hope to never have it happen again. To whatever made me sick, you worked me. This post is not for sympathy but just a simple warning. Its out there! Watch out.

Things I'll miss in good ole' Utah County

Rocky and I have officially made our move to Salt Lake. To honor our previous home in Utah County, Springville to be exact, I will list some of my favorite things in the area (Utah County).

-Family
-10 minute drive to work
-A Park approximately 30 steps from home.
-Springville Big-O Tire (they rock)
-Red Robin
-Two malls
-Co-workers
-The Provo Temple
-Total Health and Fitness
-Papa Johns Pizza
-Kneaders
-Reams
-Good friends
-2nd ward young women
-Guitar Hero and Dance Dance in the Batcave
-Scones at Art City days
-Little frogs at Art City days
-Window that had an amazing view at the office
-Novell Cafeteria

So much to write so little time

I guess I'll start with today. Today while eating my snack I discovered that I may be getting more protein then I had originally anticipated. I reached in my box of Triscuts and pulled out a little cracker I put my string cheese on it and took a bite. It was after the bite that I realized that I had eaten a small little bug. I don't remember the name but they are those sick little bugs that you find in old boxes of dried foods. Like rice, or cereal. Yuck. I didn't finish the cracker or any of the others in the box. They along with the other bugs are now living in the trash.

Lets back track to Saturday/Sunday. I guess I have been known to pull a prank or two. All right in all honesty I LOVE IT. I love being sneaky, I love the anticipation of someone finding a little something that I have left for them. I love the surprise, I love the shock. Let me set the scene. My two sweet little sisters were home for a visit. Rocky and I are packing up our stuff and finding many forgotten treasures. One being my hair from getting extensions. I had the extra they didn't use and the stuff I had taken out. The used stuff was in a nice braid. Don't ask why I kept it. Yes, I know its gross. Ok, moving along. Rocky was grossed out and insisted that I throw it away, yes I know its gross that I considered keeping it. So on our way out to the garbage. Rocky went with me to make sure I threw it away or something like that, I noticed my sisters car and in true prank form I was inspired. We quickly put some hair on the windshield wipers and slammed the braid in the back door in hopes that they would drive around but not see it.
I thought it was so funny. Then we waited. The perfect moment came when my sister came down an announced that she was going to get some gas and wanted some company. I quickly volunteered myself and so did another sister. We got in the car and pulled out of the driveway. In the most perfect prank moment she turned on the windshield wipers WITH fluid! The hair went all over the windshield, we all screamed (me for effect), then we all laughed, especially the sisters. I denied that I was the one who could come up with such a good idea. They blamed it on Rocky and Dad. They were at the Priesthood Session and could not defend themselves. Finally I gave in. SO FUN!

Friday night, Rocky attended his first and probably last baby shower. Hopefully he will tell it in his own words and add pictures. Thanks Fanua for letting him come.

Okay last thing. I was released from my calling in the Young Women's last Sunday. It was so sad. I am going to miss the girls so much. They are awesome. Is it just me or are the youth getting better and better. Anyway they wrote me sweet cards and one every brought me flowers. Thanks girls. Love ya!

Oh PS. Moving is hard. How did we get so much stuff? Well here is the beginning of our box corner. Unfortunately it will grow.

Hare Krishnas throw one CRAZY party!

So while Joni was being inspired at the Young Women's Conference I decided to get together with Jason and Donnie for a good time. It turns out Jason's idea to go to this Hare Krishna party was more of an adventure than I ever expected. First we take some wild detour around the traffic and back into the woods to get to this place. Out of no where this building shows up:

I was kinda confused by the whole place but the good news was I wasnt alone. There were a whole bunch of people that showed up to this thing. Probably just as confused as me.

So this picture above is the before, please notice how clean everyone looks. Peacefully wandering around this beautiful building. Donnie and I even found a rare photo op. without anyone else blocking the shot. Just us and the elephant:

Again, please take note of how beautifully clean our clothes are.
We decided to go up to the second floor to look down on the masses when all of a sudden a roar from the crowd erupted and a cloud of powdered chalk rose like a bomb had gone off:


Its about this time that the adrenaline gets pumping and Jason turns into a party animal:


So naturally Donnie and I follow him into the cloud of colored dust and receive the expected reward for our bravery...color all over us!:


Yeah, in case you were wondering we had colored powder everywhere by the time we left this place! Everywhere! I am still scooping it out of my ears and nose!

I dont really understand the whole celebration but I know it has some significance to some people. I tried to just enjoy the really weird party and throwing colored powder everywhere. It really was a good time. I just wish Joni could have been there to play in the craziness with me and a few of my color throwing buddies:

Yep, all ten thousand of my closest color throwing friends!!
Dang, the Hare Krishnas know how to throw a party!