Check out this link to see us... it's hilarious! Mel did this for us.
http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/xpogyk58diuRWjwrXrKl
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
One Year Older and Wiser, Too!
Happy Birthday to me!! Yes, I am officially getting old, but I'm not old yet (I had to say that before someone commented on that fact). I'm not bragging, but I'm still pretty young and limber. Okay, so not THAT limber, but enough to say that that is why I decided to go to the tumbling gym with some of my friends! Before going, I spent the afternoon after class making my favorite whole wheat cinnamon rolls. Sorry, I didn't take a picture for all you starving readers of mine!
That night me and nine others went to the tumbling gym in Provo. It was so much fun!! I felt like a little kid again and I didn't care who saw me. I was happy and having a blast. The tumbling gym had lots of spring floors like are used by gymnasts to do the floor routine. They also had some trampolines and a hug pit full of square foam pieces. There was a rope that you could swim into the pit or you could jump into it from a trampoline. That was my favorite part of the gym. We had fun throwing foam pieces at each other, especially when we were jumping in. When you jumped in, the foam kind of sinks you in and it is really hard to get out. I got buried in it and eventually learned some tricks to get out of the pit quickly so others could jump in. Another part of the gym was a room with a blow up hamster wheel type of thing. I will post a picture of it. We could run on it like a hamster or we could sit inside of it and be flipped around. It felt like a roller coaster's flip, but over and over. I loved it. It was funny because I was screaming and laughing just like I do on rides. I kind of wished Amanda were there with me because she does the same thing. The other part of the gym had trampolines, runways, and cushions to land on. For a while we watched Troy Taylor (one of my Home Teachers) do back flips and try to teach John Mahler how to do a back flip. That was pretty funny.
After the tumbling gym, we all came back to my apartment for cinnamon rolls and ice cream and we just talked. I could tell I was in a really good mood because I was saying some pretty funny things. For example, two of my roommates have a huge obsession with two of the main actors in Prince Caspian. When someone saw that we had the movie, they said something about it and I said that they currently had an obsession with it. When one of the guys guessed it might the cute boys, I knew I was in trouble (since one of those roommates likes another one of the guys that was there) so I covered it up by saying that it really was Aslan they were obsessed with. I went off saying that I had a hug poster in my room and tons of stuffed lions on my bed and that I had a lion under my bed (along with everything else). By then they knew I was kidding, but it was a pretty funny cover up. I didn't care how foolish I sounded though. I know that this post doesn't sound like I'm any wiser than I was last year, but I assure you that I am! :)
That night me and nine others went to the tumbling gym in Provo. It was so much fun!! I felt like a little kid again and I didn't care who saw me. I was happy and having a blast. The tumbling gym had lots of spring floors like are used by gymnasts to do the floor routine. They also had some trampolines and a hug pit full of square foam pieces. There was a rope that you could swim into the pit or you could jump into it from a trampoline. That was my favorite part of the gym. We had fun throwing foam pieces at each other, especially when we were jumping in. When you jumped in, the foam kind of sinks you in and it is really hard to get out. I got buried in it and eventually learned some tricks to get out of the pit quickly so others could jump in. Another part of the gym was a room with a blow up hamster wheel type of thing. I will post a picture of it. We could run on it like a hamster or we could sit inside of it and be flipped around. It felt like a roller coaster's flip, but over and over. I loved it. It was funny because I was screaming and laughing just like I do on rides. I kind of wished Amanda were there with me because she does the same thing. The other part of the gym had trampolines, runways, and cushions to land on. For a while we watched Troy Taylor (one of my Home Teachers) do back flips and try to teach John Mahler how to do a back flip. That was pretty funny.
After the tumbling gym, we all came back to my apartment for cinnamon rolls and ice cream and we just talked. I could tell I was in a really good mood because I was saying some pretty funny things. For example, two of my roommates have a huge obsession with two of the main actors in Prince Caspian. When someone saw that we had the movie, they said something about it and I said that they currently had an obsession with it. When one of the guys guessed it might the cute boys, I knew I was in trouble (since one of those roommates likes another one of the guys that was there) so I covered it up by saying that it really was Aslan they were obsessed with. I went off saying that I had a hug poster in my room and tons of stuffed lions on my bed and that I had a lion under my bed (along with everything else). By then they knew I was kidding, but it was a pretty funny cover up. I didn't care how foolish I sounded though. I know that this post doesn't sound like I'm any wiser than I was last year, but I assure you that I am! :)
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Oscars Night!
This was the second annual Oscars Night in my ward and this year I was one of the two people in charge. I acted as the MC for night and collected all the movies to put onto a DVD. FHE groups and individuals made movies 5-7 mins long to be shown and voted on at Oscars Night. We had eight movies turned in this year, which is three more than last year. They were all very good so we had a lot of competition. We had some very close votes. Fortunately, the night went off without a hitch and everyone had a fun time. We had a red carpet and one paparazzi to take pictures of people as they came in. It was really fun dressing up and feeling really cute for the night. My only regret is that because I was the MC, I didn't get to dance or socialize as much as I would have liked, but I still had a really great time. I am very proud of myself that I wasn't stressing out trying to make sure things were going right and people were having fun. I was relaxed and able to enjoy it. I know it was Heavenly Father that made that possible because the few days prior to the night I was really stressing out about everything. Anyway, I think the besides the movies and the dancing, the highlight of the night was the really good food-taco salads and italian sodas. I didn't get to eat much of it because of all I had to do, but what I did eat was REALLY good. I will post more pictures as soon as I get all of the pictures from the paparazzi. Look at the photos link to see them! Enjoy!
For each movie that won an award, we gave them an Oscar, which was actually a random Christmas decoration from DI. This group won for the best movie overall. Theirs was a funny movie called Deb in Real Life. Deb is our Relief Society president and in the movie was was doing mean things to people and then doing a little dance after each one. It was really funny because it's not true.
I also made a pie on Friday in my food preparation class. It was apple and it was yummy!! I think there will be more pie making in the future. :)
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
EK3 enters the MTC!!
I forgot how short the MTC orientation meeting really is. We got to the MTC early enough to be seated near the front and on the left. We sat there watching LDS commercials about family for a good 45 minutes, but I'm not complaining. I got teary-eyed a couple times when we sang "Called to Serve" and watched the video, but I was too happy and excited to cry even when I had to say goodbye. Ryan got teary-eyed a couple times himself, which I always find cute.
I got a couple really good last hugs from Ryan (which are my favorite hugs) and then he tried to start going toward his exit. We were way in the front, so there were obstacles, namely crying missionaries and families, in the way. He ended up going down the hall instead of out the other door like Steven and Kevin did. There was no way to really take pictures of that part, one, because they said no picture taking, and two, there were too many people blocking the way, even Ryan's way, from getting to where he was supposed to go.
Anyway, I am very excited for EK3 and all the experiences he will have for the next two years! I'm looking forward to hearing from him and seeing how much he grows.
Here is his MTC address. He will depart for Ft. Lauderdale Florida December 2, 2008.
Elder Ryan Matthew Kelly
MTC Mailbox # 274
FL-FTL 1202
2005 N. 900 E.
Provo, UT 84604-1793
His Mission Home address is:
7951 SW Sixth St. Suite 110
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33324-3211
United States
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33324-3211
United States
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween Makeover
Last year, my roommate Savannah was a Goth for Halloween. She really did a good job looking the part, although she is definitely not Goth in everyday life. About a month ago or so, she told me that sometime she wanted to make me look like a Goth or and Emo (which are two different types of people). She also said that she had some extra money and wanted to take me out to dinner sometime. Well, finally we both had time and we decided to combine the two events. At first I just thought it would be fun to go out to eat in ridiculous outfits, but then I remember what she wanted to do. So we made a deal. She would make me look like an Emo and I could dress her up however I wanted to, makeup and all. We had a blast. Lynnae joined us, too. Lynnae used four really cool scarves to make her outfit and I drew the designs on her face. I also gave her the fuzzy blue wig. I provided the shiny pink leg warmers, scarf (purple thing around her waist), and toe socks. We went to the Olive Garden to eat. That was incredible fun! We got stares from people. The waiter was really good. He said Savannah was in a princess costume so he could mark it off that he saw a princess costume on a little game that they were doing as workers. Afterwards we went with a group of friends to stand in a very long line to go through a simple haunted house put on by a department at BYU. Overall, it was one of the best Halloweens I've had in a long time. If you want to see more pictures, go to my pictures page!
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Apartment 21 Ain't Big Enough...
For three princesses...
And, of course, the greatest one inherits the crown!
These are most of my roommates and what we were for Halloween-Princess, Miss Scarlet, Little Red Riding Hood, Cowgirl (or Jessie from Toy Story, someone said that to me), and 80's girl.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Protect Traditional Marriage
In March 2000, over 61% of California voters approved a state law providing that "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California." However, because this language was not put into the constitution, the California Supreme Court recently reversed this vote of the people.
On November 4, 2008, Proposition 8 will give California voters the power to reverse the court's decision by restoring the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman in the state constitution.
A YES vote on Proposition 8 would:
-Restore the definition of marriage to what a vast majority of Californians already approved and human history has understood marriage to be-between a man and a woman.
-Overturn the decision of four activist Supreme Court judges who ignored the will of the people
-Protect our children from being taught in public schools that "same-sex marriage" is the same as traditional marriage.
- Would NOT take away any rights from gay and lesbian domestic partners.
A NO vote on Proposition 8 would:
-Destroy the sanctity of marriage and it's powerful influence on the betterment of society.
-Marriage would be nothing more than a contractual agreement between adults, "Party A" and "Party B."
-No longer would the interests of children and family be considered. The ideal family would no longer be a child being raised by a father and a mother.
-Teachers would be required to teach in health education classes for children as young as kindergarteners that there is no difference between gay marriage and traditional marriage.
-Tax-exempt status of churches against same-sex marriage may be taken away
-Increased intolerance of churches and people who support traditional marriage.
-And many other incredible implications for the future of families, society, and the world.
I believe that marriage between a man and a women is ordained of God, and that the formation of families is central to God's plan for His children. I also believe that children are entitled to be born within this bond of marriage. My major is Marriage, Family, Human Development. Marriages and families today are being challenged on many sides. The relationships formed within marriages and families are the most important, and sometimes the most difficult, relationships to maintain. The greatest happiness is only found within marriages and families that are striving toward the ideal and doing the very best they can to live according the the principles that have been taught by living prophets and in the scriptures.
For more information on Proposition 8, look at
www.ProtectMarriage.com
www.preservingmarriage.org
Please, vote YES on Proposition 8.
I watched the broadcast by Elder Ballard and Elder Cook and the things that said really impressed me and made me want to become more involved in this campaign. The only problem is that there is only so much I can do from Utah. However, there is a group on campus that is calling all the students from California to encourage them to register to vote absentee. I will probably help them do that because I feel like I need to do something because this means so much to me and, probably, my future. I know most everyone who reads this blog is family, but I am doing all I can to follow the counsel of my leaders!
On November 4, 2008, Proposition 8 will give California voters the power to reverse the court's decision by restoring the definition of marriage as between a man and a woman in the state constitution.
A YES vote on Proposition 8 would:
-Restore the definition of marriage to what a vast majority of Californians already approved and human history has understood marriage to be-between a man and a woman.
-Overturn the decision of four activist Supreme Court judges who ignored the will of the people
-Protect our children from being taught in public schools that "same-sex marriage" is the same as traditional marriage.
- Would NOT take away any rights from gay and lesbian domestic partners.
A NO vote on Proposition 8 would:
-Destroy the sanctity of marriage and it's powerful influence on the betterment of society.
-Marriage would be nothing more than a contractual agreement between adults, "Party A" and "Party B."
-No longer would the interests of children and family be considered. The ideal family would no longer be a child being raised by a father and a mother.
-Teachers would be required to teach in health education classes for children as young as kindergarteners that there is no difference between gay marriage and traditional marriage.
-Tax-exempt status of churches against same-sex marriage may be taken away
-Increased intolerance of churches and people who support traditional marriage.
-And many other incredible implications for the future of families, society, and the world.
I believe that marriage between a man and a women is ordained of God, and that the formation of families is central to God's plan for His children. I also believe that children are entitled to be born within this bond of marriage. My major is Marriage, Family, Human Development. Marriages and families today are being challenged on many sides. The relationships formed within marriages and families are the most important, and sometimes the most difficult, relationships to maintain. The greatest happiness is only found within marriages and families that are striving toward the ideal and doing the very best they can to live according the the principles that have been taught by living prophets and in the scriptures.
For more information on Proposition 8, look at
www.ProtectMarriage.com
www.preservingmarriage.org
Please, vote YES on Proposition 8.
I watched the broadcast by Elder Ballard and Elder Cook and the things that said really impressed me and made me want to become more involved in this campaign. The only problem is that there is only so much I can do from Utah. However, there is a group on campus that is calling all the students from California to encourage them to register to vote absentee. I will probably help them do that because I feel like I need to do something because this means so much to me and, probably, my future. I know most everyone who reads this blog is family, but I am doing all I can to follow the counsel of my leaders!
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