Update at last...

I haven't updated in a while and it seems the longer I put it off then the more things happen and then I never want to update. So as I remember things in the next few days I am going to post them so in other words they are going to me out of order.

In April I did the Pat Tillman run with member of my work. We had a great time and I did horrible but I really felt like I did something great!

Me, Rhonda, Dr. Frost, some guy, Ash and T

Ash, T and I

In June the girls at my work organized a recipe night. It was a lot of fun. We are brought something to share and 10 recipes to exchange which ment we all went home with 120 new recipes. It was a great way to get new ideas for things to cook which I think is by far harder then actually cooking.

Who is this guy?

This is Sean Miller, head coach for the University of Arizona Wildcat. The Lute Olson area has ended and a new one has begun. I think this ended up being a great hire. GO CATS!!

How SWEET it is!

Good luck in the Sweet Sixteen! Budinger, Hill and Wise you all deserve it. Go CATS!!

A Wedding, A haircut and a baby...

So I have been pretty busy the last few weeks. One of my great friends at my office got married. Congrats Ashley and Bryce!! This isn't the best picture but I was glad to be able to help them celebrate. They have both been so good at including me and my singleness in there activities. I wish them nothing but the best.

I decided that I was ready for a change with my hair. It took me a while but I finally got sick of all of the hair on the bathroom floor and there is no one to blame but myself. So I went to see Savannah and she did a great job. Not to short so I would be tramatized but short enough to have a change. This also isn't the best picture but...

And last but not least I have to welcome Stella Page to the world (name could be subject to change) Congrats Kiley and Mike she is an angel.

25 random things

I posted this on my facebook today but thought it would double as a blog post.

1. I love numbers.
2. I never go to work with my shoes tied. I'm not sure what this is all about but I do it.
3. I talk to myself. Mostly I do this in front of others so then its not weird right?!
4. I love my job. Most days I can't wait to get to work to see all of my friends and hear about there night and/or weekend.
5. I love to travel. I haven't done much lately but it is my passion.
6. I can't spell at all. I blame this completely on spell check because I always got 100% on my spelling tests in school.
7. I love sports. I don't really even have a favorite anymore except I hate tennis. GO CATS, CARDS, B-BACKS, SUNS, etc. I can't wait for March Madness and Pitcher and Catcher report today for spring training. LOVING LIFE!!
8. I call my parents everyday on my way home from work. I get really annoyed when people take up MY TIME with them.
9. I love to bake. I like to cook to but baking is the best and probably why I currently have a weight problem.
10. I hate to shop. Seriously I would like to do anything else. I especially don't like it when I have to find something specific.
11. I love TV. Enough said.
12. I don't like to be late and can't stand when others are late. It is just rude. Don't get me wrong things happen it is those people that you always find yourself waiting for that drive my crazy.
13. I love to laugh... and I can admit I love when people think I'm funny.
14. I get too passionate about things. In other words I get on my soap box to much sometimes. I am working on this.
15. I love to read. However it drives me crazy to not know the end of things so I end up reading until all hours of the night or until I pass out from exhaustion.
16. I can't stand it when people were jeans to wedding receptions. Come on people you can't put on a skirt or a pair of slacks. REALLY
17. I don't like picking out what to wear. Good thing I wear scrubs to work everyday the decision becomes easy.
18. I can be a picky eater. I think that I am alot better then I used to be. I find that I do better if I try things and then find out what it is.
19. I love the seasons of the year. Summer is my least favorite therefore I have decided to live in Mesa where there are only two seasons, HOT and not hot. Go figure.
20. I'm not very patient. I Lord is helping me with this one.
21. I really enjoy history. Especially when I travel.
22. I love candy. This was a huge problem in Europe.
23. I enjoy a hot bath at least once a week. I helps me relax.
24. I worry about everything. Seriously you name it I have or are currently worrying about it. This is why I need the hot bath.
25. I am not a morning person. I can stay up all night but I like to sleep in.

GO CARDS!!!

Hope everyone tunes in and cheers on the Cardinals this Sunday. I think this is the 1st year I'm not watching for the commercials. I have really enjoyed following the Cardinals this year. Now don't get me wrong, I thought I was going to pull all of my hair out at Thanksgiving and a few games there after (patriots, vikings). But they have some great players and I sure hope they do well. Heck I'm already nervous and it is only Tuesday. GO CARDS!!!

Heather's Visit and the new year

Welcome to 2009!! To be honest I was glad to see 2008 go and I must say so far so good for the new year. I made some New Years Resolutions. Who knows where those will lead. The one I will share with everyone is my goal to start running. I want to do a half marathon by the end of the year. It is a lofty goal so I am starting out with the Pat Tillman run on April 18th. I'll let you know if I make it the whole 4.2 miles. I have convience the girls at my office to do it with me so maybe I will actually go through with it. Well see.

Here are a few pictures from when my good friend Heather came to visit the first weekend in January. Sorry Ohio State lost (in the fiesta bowl) but I was great to see her. I guess it is my turn to go to Texas.

Girls Lunch

Christine, Heather and I watching the Cardinals game

Christmas.

This year for Christmas I made all the girls at my office new aprons. It was alot of work but I have a great time doing it. Here is a picture of a few of them. Christmas came way to fast this year. I am going to have to spend some time the next few days to getting caught up on all that I haven't finished yet. Hope everyones holidays are happy.

Thanksgiving at the Cabin

This year my moms side of the family got together are my cousin cabin in Alpine, AZ for Thanksgiving. I didn't realize how badly that I need to get aways for a few days. I had planned on coming home on Saturday morning but ended up staying until the latest possible moment on Sunday. I was so nice to relax and visit with my family. We had a great Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Wyatt and Garrett introduced me to the WII. We had a great time playing Mario Cart. Then late I was Bo gave me a guitar and I became a hero. My family loves playing games and so hours were spent in friendly competition. We did end up with a few inches of snow and a herd of elk came for a visit. Saturday we went to Show low and saw Twilight much to Cole's horror of being seen at a girly movie. I thought it was pretty good but the book is ALWAYS better then the movie. Thanks again to the Mortensens for letting me spend extra time away from work. It was just what I needed. Here are some pictures but just know that there are no beauty contests being won were we are at the cabin.

Crazy Wedding Plans

There were 4 girls at my office that were engagedat the same time. It is a time for alot of love. Leyla and Cody and Danie and Blair have already tied the knot. Congrats and best wishes to you both. Ashley and Bryce and Hollie and Tyler are up next. So colors, dresses, pictures, flowers and love are still the talk of the office. Here are two pictures that I took at Leyla's reception.

TDO

In September I went with my work to San Diego for a conference. We rented a house for all the 10 girls to stay in. The first night we had a big Barbecue and we played games. The next night we attended the TDO dinner and Jenny and Hollie were hypnotized it was the craziest thing I have ever seen. We had a good time for the long weekend and enjoy being together as an office staff. Here are a few pictures

Guilty Pleasure

My latest love is Sprinkles. If you like cupcakes or cake you should try these, but if you love frosting these are a must have. It is a good thing that it is in Scottsdale or I would be 300 lbs. The Red Velvet and Strawberry are my favorites so far.

D-Backs and Homecoming

I have a few things that I need to update so I thought that I would do a couple today and the rest later in the week and it wouldn't be so over whelming. I hate when I wait to long to do updates and then I to many to do at once. Well back at the end of August RME went to see the D-backs again. We always have a good time when we spent time as an office. I feel really lucky to have such a great job and great friends that I get to work with. To bad the D-back didn't make the playoffs. There is always next year. ( oh yeah I also got my braces off!!!!)

In Septmber my cousin Bo Mortensen came home from his mission and I was able to go the the airport and also make a trip to Snowflake to listen to him talk in church. Great job Bo! Welcome Home

Only One Gold

How good were are girls last night! I'm not sure about the judges but in the end we got gold and silver. And I think Shawn get a gold for being such a gracious silver medalist.

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS!!!!

So this was definitely the talk around town today. Even if you are not a sports fan this will make anyone want to jump up and down and scream!! Truly amazing.

If you missed it or just want to relive the excitement check it out here: http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=0811_hd_swb_hl_l0194&channelcode=sportsw

Beijing 2008

Alright who is excited about the Olympics!!! - I AM!!!!

This week at work we have been talking about how much we are looking forward to watching. Jenny, Kim and I have been practicing our Olympic dismount. I am getting really good. Jenny really stepped it up on the Vault ( RUN Kimmy) and Kim well I have decided that she could have done just about anything. Seriously ask her to show you her discus throw. - love you girls :) GO USA!!!

BD

Breaking Dawn here. It has been a week since "the Book" came out and if any of you know me at all then you already know that I am already finished. I went to Walmart at 12:00am to get a head start. Yes I am a big nerd but I felt a lot less nerdy when my friend Ashley got there. (Thanks for standing in line with me Ash and Bryce we are not weird like all those girls.) I finished on Saturday night and I loved it. I do think that this book was a lot more adult then the other ones. Maybe it will be different when I actually have kids but I'm not sure that I will let my teenagers read it. Who knows maybe I will feel differently at that point.

Katelyn

Welcome to the world baby Katelyn!! I got to go the the hospital and see this little angel. Congrats Scott and Cheryse she is such a beauty. I can't wait to help spoil her.

American Idol Tour

David A

David Cook

On July 1st I went to the American Idol Consert with Holly and Danie from my work. We had a ready time and were able to enjoy a great show.