And we came back smelling like boy...

My co-worker Miranda had the brilliant idea of going to the golf range on our lunch break to hit a bucket of golf balls. Now, she came up with this idea probably back in June. We would say to each other, "We need to go" But we never did. Until last week.



Who would have thought that golfing in the middle of November could be so pleasant? Clearly, we were the talk of the town (and by town I mean small golf community that was Nibley Golf Course). I mean, we were pretty much the only women in a 2 mile radius. Odds in our favor. But wait, Miranda is married... so AWESOME... odds definitely in my favor.


However, the only guy I talked to was some middle aged man. I asked him to take our picture. I might know where to find the men, I just don't talk to the right ones. Note to self: ask cute, single, available, tall, brown haired, brown eyed, athletic, nice, normal guy to take my picture next time. Unfortunately, I saw no such guy.

Miranda's post of this great event is much better. Check it out here.

Happy Halloween

Can you believe this costume came in 2nd in a "group costume contest" to 4 hot guys dressed as Top Gun? Goes to show, sex sells. We should have shown more skin.

Happy Halloween... one day late.

I should be your budget planner...

Last night Mackenzi and I went to the grocery store so she could pick up some toothpaste. Apparently, this small task required two of us. Grocery stores have been known to suck people in and only release them after they have dropped a good $40. Mackenzi must have needed my support and strong will power to hold her back from spending money. The flaw in her plan: I have no will power of my own. In fact, I often encourage my friends to spend money. That way, my spending habits seem less substantial and I feel better about myself. It's an evil plan, but one that has worked well in the past for me.

Note to friends: This disability of mine comes in all shapes and forms. Do not be fooled. Common and/or typical persuasive techniques include phrases like, "Oh sure, Sue, that sweater looks really good on you. In fact, you should get two. One in black and one in white." or "You definitely need that pair of shoes. I can't think of anything in your closet that resembles it. Well, maybe the shoes you are wearing right now, only they have a small strap across the front. So yea, get those. They are totally different."

To make a long story short, not only did Mackenzi start to acquire things that she didn't initially go in the store for, but soon I was picking up items too. Milk, yogurt, hairspray, condoms, oatmeal...oh wait... not oatmeal. Anyway, our arms became so full with all these items that we grabbed the closest cart available:


Man, why didn't we have shopping carts like this when I was a kid? Kids are so spoiled these days. I was tempted to ask Mackenzi to squeeze inside the cart car, but I refrained. Mainly, I was worried that the small social society of Dan's Foods would judge the young, unwed, childless lady pushing the child's cart and think, "That poor lady. Look at her push that cart wishing she had a child inside it." I would have said back to them, "Poor lady?? Man, why do you think I bought the condoms?"

Note: Mom, don't worry, no condoms were actually purchased. Give ya a scare did I?

Flashback Friday - My Good Ol' Friend Kristine

Last week we had a bridal shower for my very dear friend Kristine. It was a great shower with lots of friends, good food and fabulous conversation. I took very few pictures from the shower, and I really only like this one enough to post for the world to see:


Jake will LOVE these...I am sure of it. I suggested that instead of the naughty piece of clothing I purchase for her, she should wear this on her wedding night. She told me she would think about it.

Now, after discussing my love for blogs, my friend Diania told me about a fun thing that her friend does every friday on her blog. She does something called, "Flashback Friday". She puts an old picture up and tells a story. I really liked this idea and I have decided I will partake of this idea.

I decided my first "Flashback Friday" post will be dedicated to Kristine. With her wedding a week from today, I thought it would be fun to take at trip down memory lane. Kristine and I have been friends for over 10 years. 10 years!!! It is so crazy to think that time has gone by so fast! So, without further ado... I give you Kristine...

High school sophomore year christmas party (1997). Please Kristine, don't kill me. But this picture was too good to pass up. Nothing is better than her light wash jeans, oversized white long t-shirt and fleece sweater vest to match. Classic 1997 fashion:

Kristine and Bekah

Summer after sophomore year of high school (1998). Kristine was gracious enough to invite all us rowdy kids up to her cabin in Oakley:

From left to right: Me, Lindsay, Kristine, Ashley, Allie, Katie

The next day we went boating and rode her wave runners at Rockport Lake. Gosh, thanks goodness for the invention of the straight iron. My hair shows classic sign of a poorly round brushed blowdry job:

From left to right: Richie, Kyle, Allie, Lindsay, Matt, Steve, Ashley, Garrett, Katie, Cameron, Me, Kristine

I am thinking this was taken sometime senior year. We would always hang out at Katie's house. This was taken in Katie's bedroom:


A common hangout place amoungst our group of friends was Einstien's Bagels. This was taken on one of the last days of senior year.

From left to right: Ali, Katie, Allie, Erica, Katelyn, Me, Kristine

Our friend Jessica moved to Vegas sometime after high school (I don't remember when) and so all us girls went to visit her one weekend. This was taken on the way down to Vegas:

Left to right: Me, Katie, Allie, Kristine, Katelyn and Amy

Me and Kristine being dorks:


At a Utah football game. I am thinking this was sophomore year of college (2001) - but I can't be sure:

Kristine, Allie, Amy and Me

I haven't a clue as to what we were doing in this picture. I think that might have been Ben Barker's car behind us... a boy both Amy and Kristine (both in the picture) dated (2002).


I think this was the summer before sophomore year of college... at Garrett Burbages farewell:

Katie, Allie, Me, Callie, Katelyn and Kristine

We played Powder Puff with our LDS sorority (Gamma). For some odd reason we had cake at the game. And of course instead of eating the cake, we got in a food fight. This was fall of our junior year (2002):

Jen, Kimi, Kristine, Me and Amy

We were biker chicks for Halloween one year. I think this was sophomore year of college (2001).

Amy, Kathrine, Me, Kristine

Now, for anyone that knows Kristine, her birthday is the most important day of the year. She starts counting down a month before her birthday. And then her birthday is just not a day, but an entire week. This picture was taken at her birthday party at Fat Cats junior year (2003):


This picture was taken as we were about to go into the Medals Plaza downtown during the Olympics. We were going to see Dave Matthews Band perform. First of all, Kris and I aren't the biggest Dave Matthews fans, but we thought it would be fun to go. Big mistake. We have never been so cold in all our lives. I even remember wanting to spend time in the port-o-potties (which were new and unused by the way) because they provided shelter from the cold. That night was miserable. This is us before we realized what a night we were in for:


Kristine, Katelyn and I were lucky enough to be students during the years of Andrew Bogut (basketball) and Urban Meyer. With my involvement on Student Alumni Association, I was able to get us sweet tickets to all basketball and football games. This is us at one of the many U basketball games we went to:


And this is us at my parents right before the Utah/BYU football game (2004):


Our friend Adam got married a few years ago. We drove up to Logan to his reception. Now that I think of it, I haven't seen him since his wedding. Sad :(

Allie, Me, Adam, Kristine and Katelyn

This picture was taken on my cell phone, so it isn't good at all. But this was the 4th of July at Sugarhouse park... about 2 years ago.

Kristine and I lived together for 6 short months. We lived in this darling house in Sugarhouse and had so much fun that summer. I believe Kristine went grocery shopping maybe once while we lived there. She would go home every day for breakfast and lunch before and after she went to the gym. I am laughing now thinking about it. This picture was taken on the 24th of July at our house:


And finally, this picture was taken on the cruise we went on this past January. We had a blast on the cruise. We stayed up until 3 every night, were up at 8:30 to get a good lounge chairs, met new people, ate ourselves sick and got ourselves some good tans. The cruise was a blast and now that I think of it, our last singles gal trip we will ever take together!


Love you Kristine! We have had some great memories over the years!