Gathering #103

On my mind...

#1- What am I going to do for math tomorrow?

#2- Why am I so tired?

#3- I need a vacation.

#4- Oh that's right I am going to Disneyland in 21 days

#5- And hopefully to Carson City 2 weeks after that

#6- Kinda craving a smoothie

Thanks for letting me clear my mind.

Gathering #102

Hello world!

Its been a while!

I think I will do a quick update so that we are all on the same page:

1. November: Thanksgiving came and with it Nic, Ash, and Sam spent the week with us. We had a very small but very enjoyable Thanksgiving day. Highlights were: Daniel coming to dinner in a suit, being buried in a pile of leaves by my favorite two year old, Ashley's cheesecake, and my mothers delicious food.
2. December: I only had to work 2 weeks (so that is always nice). Christmas was awesome really low key, but very enjoyable. We went to a couple of movies, spent time as a family, and gained a ton of weight.
3. January: Back to work, no snow, 2 cavities filled, car insurance due, Dad's arm issue. I LOVE January. Just kidding it has not been that bad. Nothing really out of the ordinary.

Lets hope that I can keep up a little better then I did in 2011.

Gathering #101

So being a school teacher, I get a nice fall break every year. This year I had only one thing planned for the weekend. Book Club! I love book club. Well book club came and went, and then I thought what should I do with the rest of my long weekend. Well I decided what better thing to do then hang out with her!

Best weekend in a long time!

Gathering #100

I never thought I would actually get to 100 posts. I am a slow blogger and am not as dedicated as I should be, but I made it to 100 gatherings. In honor of that here are the abc' s of me.

1. Age: 27
2. Bed size: Queen
3. Chore you hate: Mopping the floor
4. Dogs: Love them, but don't have them
5. Essential start to your day: Channel 2 news (gotta watch the weather)
6. Favorite color: Red
7. Gold or silver: Silver.
8. Height: 5'10"
9. Instruments that you can play: I can kinda play the piano. I took some lessons, all I know are the basics.
10. Job title: Teacher, sister, and favorite aunt
11. Kids: 25 but none that come home with me :)
12. Live: Utah
13. Mom’s name: Char
14. Nicknames: Kimbo
15. Overnight hospital stays: The day I was born, and that is it.
16. Pet peeve: whining, being late
17. Quote from a movie: "Sometimes I wonder about my life. I lead a small life. Well, valuable, but small. And sometimes I wonder, do I do because I like it, or because I haven't been brave? So much of what I see reminds me of something I read in a book, when shouldn't it be the other way around? I don't really want an answer. I just want to send this cosmic question out into the void. So goodnight, dear void."
18. Righty or lefty: Righty
19. Sibling: I have 3 brothers (Nic, Daniel, and Benj) and 1 sister (I claim her as blood even if she doesn't like it)
20. Time you wake up: 6:15 am
21. Underwear: white
22. Vegetables you dislike: mushrooms and tomatoes
23. What makes you run late: Me being lazy. I hate being late so I try not to let it happen!
24. X-rays: on my teeth, and once on my finger (long story)
25. Yummy food you make: Everything I make is yummy. Examples here
26. Zoo favorite animal: Elephants, turtles, and penguins

There you have it!

Gathering #99

Fall is finally coming to Utah. I love fall, as a teacher it is a brand new beginning. It is a time for reflection. I love that it is the beginning of holiday season. I love that I can pull out my sweaters and turn my heat on. I love that I can eat pumpkin bagels, bread, muffins, and cookies, and not feel out of place. I love that I get to start my Christmas shopping. All in all I love fall.

P.S. Stay tuned next post is my 100th post. ITS GOING TO BE GREAT!

Gathering #98

Sorry I have been M.I.A. the last 2 months when it comes to blogging. My summer got a way from me. I spent the majority of the summer remodeling (post to come about this), but on a happy note I did do some traveling. In June I spent a week in Southern Utah. We went to a ton of National Parks. I went camping with my family, spent a weekend in Logan, and spent a week in Disneyland.

Yes that's right a week in Disneyland. So this post is all about that week. My camera got ruined on Grizzly Rapids. So all of my pics where stolen off of my friends facebook page. Gotta love facebook.

Day one:
We (My friends Jeff and Kim, and Daniel and I) drove the entire way in one day. We laughed a ton. It was a lot of fun, and my first road trip actually being allowed to drive. We stayed at the Del Sol Inn. Right across the street from the main gate. We checked in, got our tickets, and then got beignets at the Jazz Kitchen (this would become a nightly tradition).

Day two:
Was actually day one in the park. We immediately got a fast pass on Indiana Jones, and then our first ride was Pirates (my favorite). We stayed in the Disneyland side this day. Some highlights of this day riding the tea cups that fit 6 (NOT) and coming off extremely dizzy, walking through the gate, and eating at the carnation cafe ( a new favorite)

Day three:
Daniel and I went into the park by ourselves this morning. Our friends had to put in some hours with their internships. We rode Indiana Jones, Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Big Thunder, and Splash Mountain. We meet up with our friends and rode some more rides. We went to a late lunch early dinner at the Blue Bayou.

Day four:
This day we used our magic morning early admission. We immediately followed the crowd and rode on Star Tours. It was awesome. We hung out in the park until 10 am. And then went into California Adventure. They did Tower of Terror. I don't like it at all so I got us fast passes for Soarin over California (my favorite ride in California Adventure).

Day Five:
Last day in the park. I went to lunch this day with my good friend Kristina who lives in Anaheim. We rode every ride we wanted to ride and laughed as much as we could. My camera and phone got drenched on Grizzly Rapids. But all in all had a great day.

Day Six:
We drove home!

Favorites for me:
River Belle Terrace Breakfast
Jazz Kitchen Beignets (my brother Daniel was addicted)
Blue Bayou
Carnation Cafe
Shopping for my family (especially trying to narrow down what I wanted to get for Sammy)

But my favorite part of the whole trip was getting to spend time with my little brother Daniel!

Daniel, Kim, and I after Mad Hatter Tea Cups

Our first ride of the trip!

Walking into the park our first day there

Gotta love Space Mountain!

Jeff and I in line for Peter Pan

We love Splash Mountain!

Daniel, Kim, and Jeff on Tower of Terror

Kim and I on Splash Mountain

Gathering #97

I love baked goods. I especially love cupcakes. My favorite cupcakes come from Lovely Lorraine's Cupcakes. They are so moist and delicious, and the are gorgeous. Well Lovely Lorraine's is having a contest giving away FREE CUPCAKES. Go to facebook and like her today you will not be disappointed (especially if you win some cupcakes).