Just what I needed on a day like today. Also the Sacrament talks about change were perfect.
Happy Sunday everyone!
Where HAVE YOU BEEN.
Ok I have been totally busy and neglecting this blog lately. I’m going to get back on track here soon. Promise!
So I didn’t get any pictures, but yesterday Jonas took my sisters and I shooting. I’ve been before, but my sisters have never shot a gun in their lives. It was crazy fun!!! There’s something intense about shooting guns at a target. No, I’m not going to go on a shooting spree or even hunting for that matter (Have you seen Bambi? Seriously.) But shooting guns at a target is fun and my sisters and I had a blast. (On this note, Jonas you are in big trouble. He spent WAY too much money getting stuff for shooting. Jonas. I will find you. And I will pay you back. Big time.)
So anyway. That’s about it. I promise I’ll jump back on the wagon next week and be a zillion times better. You’ll see!!!
Also. 7 months down Elder Low. Wahoooo:)
Happy Saturday everyone:)
Family, isn’t it about time?
I’ve been MIA blogging about the weekend. It was great! I spent Friday with my family doing all sorts of fun things, which was a blast. And Saturday I spent working and at a fun wedding reception. There were some hard things this weekend, things that needed to be worked out. But they did get worked out:) And I’m beyond happy that they did. Maybe now I can get back to life as I knew it, before everything goes crazy when I move in 22 days. Not that I’m counting or anything…
And for dessert? Napoleon, an eclair, and chocolate fudge cake:) YUM!
Meet Monty the monarch butterfly. He has followed us around since I was like, 10. We love Monty!
Love them to pieces:)
Family…isn’t it about time?;)
I’m going to miss my cute family SO much. And some other people too. But I am really excited to get back to school with all my great friends.
Happy Monday everyone:)
All About Redheads
Today I’m teaming up with Hananh over at Words As Palindromes to do an All About Redheads post. Yeah, we’re both redheads, both have the middle name of Rose, and we both love to blog! She had this FANTASTIC idea to do a Redhead Post and, can I say, the girl is a genius. I am SO glad she and I became friends, and you are going to want to check her out. So without further ado, here is our All About Redheads post:)
Isn’t she lovely?
Yay for redhead friends:)
Random redhead facts.
– According to Greek mythology, natural redheads turn into vampires after they die.
– Natural redheads only make up 4% of the world’s population.
– Redheads need more sedation during surgery than other hair colors.
– Red hair is a recessive gene…aka each parent needs a recessive red hair gene to have a child with red hair.
– Redheads are sometimes said to be more pain tolerant than those without red hair.
Favorite redhead celebrities.
Amy Adams, Debra Messing, Lucille Ball
Yay for redheaded, blogging friends:)
Question time!
– Do you come from a big family of red hair? I have a grandpa on one side, and a grandma on a different side, that have red hair. I have a few cousins that also have it, but no immediate family!
– they say redheads have a big temper, and are on “fire” Do you have a temper or are you pretty easy going? I have an AWFUL temper.
– Favorite Disney princess? Ariel, duh!
– Have you ever dyed your red hair? Never, ever, ever, ever!
– Greatest sunburn story. Hmmmm there are so many. My favorite sunburn moment was when I got home from Pioneer Trek absolutely FRIED and everyone ran around concerned that I was going to get skin cancer!
– What is your favorite part of being a redhead? I feel like my hair is unique, and I love that at least that part of me is special:)
– Favorite way to wear your hair? Curled with my GHD flat iron:)
– Nicknames for your hair at all? Hahaha well I HATE being called ginger (I know it’s the title of my blog) I don’t mind when I say it, but when other people say it it sounds insulting. I say my hair is auburn though:)
– What is your go to outfit? Jeans, and a brown, grey, or black top. I like neutrals with an accent bag or shoes that bring in some color, since lots of colors don’t look great next to my hair. Blues and greens are the exception to that rule:)
“Once in his life, every man is entitled to fall madly in love with a gorgeous redhead.”
I hope you liked this little All About Redheads post:) NOW.
Go check out Hannah over at Words As Palindromes!
And check her out here:
She has a post like this only about HER experiences as a redhead. She’s delightful. Head on over to her blog and follow it! She is so funny, sweet, and an amazing blogger. She’ll have you laughing and crying at the same time! So now that you’re in the mood for some redhead info, head on over there and read what she has to say! I promise you’ll like it!
Loose Ends
Just a few little things today:) First of all, make sure you check out tomorrow’s post! It’s going to be great:) I’m teaming up with one of my amazing blogging friends to do a whole REDHEAD POST! I KNOW RIGHT! It’s gonna be fun!!
Also, on Friday THE GIVEAWAY WINNER IS ANNOUNCED!!! Click here to see what the giveaway is all about. Abi has also informed me that the winner gets to pick the color, and pattern, of their shirt. Sweet right! So check that out!
Also. I went on the cutest picnic ever on Monday. Let me show you:)
Cream soda and glass goblets, chocolate covered strawberries, lobster dip and sandwiches….AMAZING I TELL YOU.
It was the most adorable picnic and such a fun date! Guys, picnic dates are awesome!
Well now I’m off to clean my car (inside and out) and figure out just how I’m going to pay for all the billions of things I need for school. So that should be fun.
Happy Wednesday everyone!
Loving life
So this weekend was crazy fun:) I got to go to lunch with darling Haley and catch up about our lives, which was great. Then on Saturday we went with my sister-in-law and her family to Willard Bay! They have wave runners, so our day consisted of driving the wave runners and going crazy, tubing, knee boarding (I actually got up and wasn’t awful!!!), and playing in the muddy sand on the beach. Basically it was a really great time.
Sorry my photo taking skills were lacking on Friday. But lunch at the Bun Basket with this girl is always a treat:)
My sisters are the best:)
Such a pretty day:)
My feet got exfoliated from all the sand;)
Sneaky mud fights happened:)
I love my seesters:)
It’s almost August (I’m unsure how I feel about this…) It’s almost time to move back to school. This summer seriously FLEW by. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. I have roughly a month left. And I fully intend to make it count:)
Happy Sunday everyone!
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Giveaway anybody??
Yup. I’m doing a giveaway!! I’m teaming up with the talented Abigail Brock to do a t-shirt giveaway. Just look at how cute these are!
Each thing that you do gets you another entry!
1. Follow my blog by email
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5. Comment on this blog about why you want to win!
You have a week to do all these things, so good luck!!!
Also:) It’s Allison Yost’s birthday today. I love you so much Al Pal and I hope today is wonderful! I’m sad I can’t share it with you, but I hope you have a great day with your family. Alli is the most sane one of us, the one who always is kind and sweet. Alli keeps us doing the right things and is just delightful. I love you Al! Hopefully in a few years we’ll get to celebrate your birthday all together:) Love you!!
Pioneer Day
Happy Pioneer Day! For those of you not from Utah who have zero idea what I’m talking about, the 24th of July is when the pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. So in Utah we celebrate that day as the day that Utah was founded. It’s a pretty big deal here. Most everybody gets work off, there’s a huge parade and fireworks, it’s like the 4th of July but instead of celebrating America, we celebrate Utah!
So here’s my thank you to my pioneer ancestors who gave up so much, their homes and their belongings and their families, to come to Utah. They gave me this beautiful place to live, my amazing family, my amazing college, and most importantly, the right to practice my religion. What a wonderful gift! So thank you, to my ancestors and all of those who sacrificed so I can live here, the way that I do.
So my day started with chocolate chip pancakes and sausage.:)
And Orange Julius! YUM:)
I ate WAY too many pancakes…
It wouldn’t be the 24th without sparklers and fireworks!
Happy Wednesday everyone, and happy Pioneer Day, Utah!
Liebster round dos!
Cute Bre over at All About Bre nominated me for the Liebster Award!! (Go check out her blog. She’s great:))Since I’ve already done all that jazz, I’m not going to go through that whole thing again and bore you all to death, but I do want to answer her questions!
1. What is your favorite time of year and why? Summer. I love the heat, I love no school, I love projects and reading and lazing around. It’s the best.
2. If you could change one thing about yourself what would it be? I would be more patient.
3. What is one thing that you would love to do but will probably never happen? I would love to be in a movie. And not just be an extra again, and not in some straight to DVD movie. But actually BE in a movie that’s a big deal!
4. What is something that instantly makes you happy? Randy Low!
5. What is a song that describes your life right now? Stuck In the Middle by Boys Like Girls! It’s perfect.
6. If you could be the best at one thing what would it be? I would be the best at ballet. Unfortunately, I’m not:(
7. Worst movie you’ve ever seen? Ooooh this is tough! Probably Spirited Away (I probably offended Randy SO MUCH just then. He loves it. I think it’s ridiculously weird.)
8. Favorite dessert? Anything with chocolate!
9. Dream vacation? I’ve kinda done my dream vacation, but I would go back to Italy and Paris and London in a heartbeat!
10. What do you think your best attribute is? Hmmmmmmmmm. I like helping people.
11. What is the best lesson you’ve ever learned? That no matter what I’ve done wrong, God still loves me! I can fix my mistakes.
Thanks again for the nomination Bre. And seriously, go check her out!
Where I stand
So today I stumbled on a little something that made me really feel I had some things to share. I was cruising Facebook when I saw something about my church, the Mormon church. It was the questions of someone who used to be a member, and all the reasons they lost their testimony.
I have to say something, and some of you aren’t going to like it or care. But I need to say it.
I love the church that I belong to more than anything. It is my rock. I would not be here without it. I’m not perfect. Other members of my faith aren’t perfect. But the happiness and light the Gospel brings, is. It’s completely perfect. God is perfect. And that’s all that matters.
Some people say to be a member of my church means getting rid of your independent thinking. I disagree. I feel, and think for myself. There are some things about my religion that I don’t fully understand. But the things that I do know outweigh those. In importance and in number. My faith is bigger than those fears.
This isn’t meant to be shoved in anybody’s face or to put anybody down. I just had to make sure that it was clear where I stood.
If you have questions for me about my testimony or my religion, feel free to ask. I’d love to talk to you about it.
I’m a Mormon. I know it. I live it. I love it.
Happy Sunday everyone!
