My friend Ty is putting on a concert on Wednesday! You should all come.

My heart is full because of the kindness of those who surround me. Friday started with lunch with one of my most favorite people. I've developed a special bond with her. You know those people you know you knew before we came here... I know she's one of those. I'm grateful for her love, kindness and senese of humor. Thank you Wendy.

Then I had been debating whether or not to go to the work Christmas party on Friday, I decided to stay and I'm glad I did. I had some time after work, and before the party so I helped them finish set up. It was nice to meet the spouses and children of those I work with, as well as catch up with some friends. I happen to work with some incredible people.

Today, is my Grandma Dautel's birthday. Each moment with her these last few weeks has become much more meaningful since we know her days are limited (she probably won't live much more than two or three weeks). As I was sitting at her house today, just looking at her enjoy the little pleasures in life (her birthday cake, listening to music and her family). I realized that you never regret the time you spend with family and friends. I want to make every moment I live as meaningful as possible.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA! I LOVE YOU!

My dad's family at my Grandpa Dautel's funeral in October. My grandma is in the middle.

G is for Gratitude

Since this week is Thanksgiving, I feel that it is only appropriate to be grateful. Not just for the big things, but for the little things too.

I'm grateful for:

• For being able to listen to someone who needs to talk, (and for someone listening when I need to talk)
• For phonecalls from your friend when you are having a bad day (even when they don't know you are having a bad day)
• When Olivia says my name
• When a song comes on the radio that you haven't heard for awhile
• My friends on missions
• My young women

This list is endless. But I won't list them all. Thank you family and friends. I love you all!

New York

A few weeks ago I had the honor of going to New York City with some amazing people. No words, or blog post could do the trip justice. Not only did I get to spend time in one of the coolest cities in the United States, I got to spend time with three of my most favorite people in this world; John, Donna and Alexis, my second family.

We stayed right in the middle of Times Square and had the BEST view from our room. We went to the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, World Trade Center Site, Serendipity, Del Fresco, and many other places.

We saw "Memphis" on broadway and it was incredible. If you haven't heard of it, I recommend you look it up. I downloaded the music and have been listening to it ever since. We also drove up into Connecticut and walked around at Yale.

I want to publicly thank John and Donna for taking me to New York and for all of the many other things they have done for me (I can't list them all because there are too many). And I most of all want to thank them for being my friends. I Love you.

Central Park. They are the best!

There are not words for how much I love Donna and John

Lead in the show Memphis

It was windy on the top of the Empire State Building

I LOVE NEW YORK ... and I'm pretty sure that's an understatement! I can't wait to go back!

Recently...

So I have slacked off on blogging. So I'll do a quick update. (And for those of you who have done profiles for me I have not forgotten about you and I'll continue to do that again soon, my friends have much more intersting lives than I do)

Anyways, I can tel lthat summer is officially overwith because it's starting to get cold and the leaves are changing. I need to go for a drive up in the canyon. I love looking at the leaves in the fall. I wish Janelle was here because we would always go for drives up the canyon while jamming to Trevor Hall. Miss that girl :)

I've recently discoverd my deep love for watching movies (I dont' know why it took me so long to realize this) But I LOVE watching movies and have been watching between 2 and 3 every week. Maybe I'll start making a favorites movie list.

and the biggest news of all: I'm going to New York for the first time on Wednesday. So I'll be sure to blog (with pictures) immediately after the most amazing trip ever. Until then, Have a great week!

Love,
Steph

End of Summer

It's labor day weekend and I have had so much fun. I got to go to Flaming Gorge with my favorite family (the Horn's). I can't even describe how much fun I had. And tomorrow we are having a BBQ. It should be tons of fun as well.

I just wanted to let you know that I do have many more friends to spotlight I've been super busy late so I hae slacked but I hope to get back to normal starting this week and spotlighting more of my friends so stay tuned....

Linda FrogleyWhat is your favorite song? Anything by Secondhand Serenade

What is your favorite board game? My favorite board game is curses

What is your favorite color and why? My favorite color is lime green becaust it is totally AWESOME!!

How did you and I meet? I think we met sometime in high school but we became really good friends when we were in the same journalism class our senior year

If you could do anything for a living, regardless of money what would it be? I would be an astronaut because it would be cool to go up in space!

What are your hobbies? I love to write, draw, play soccer, unicycle, and just have fun!

What is your favorite vacation spot? Waterton Lakes Canada

What is your favorite memory with me? My favorite memories would have to be singing Scatter Sunshine while writing articles in class

What do you want to be doing ten years from now? I would like to have kids and have traveled the world

What is the most random thing you have doe? Everything I do is random

What is something most people don't know about you? I don't have feeling in my left ring finger because I cut it off as a child.

What is your favorite TV show? It would have to be Big Bang Theory followed by The Office

What has been our favorite job? When I worked at Partyland my jr and senior year, good times fo shizzle!

Linda is honestly one of the funniest people I know. You can't be around Linda for more than a minute and not laugh. I can't even count the amount of times we laughed together our senior year of high school! Thanks for bringing so much joy to my life Linda!

Malorie Moser Brower

How did you meet your husband? I met my husband at the local singles ward! we both came late and sat in the back together... he got my number and then the rest is history. We got married 10 or so munths later.

How did you and I meet? We were best friends in elementary school!

If you could do anything for a living, regardless of money, what would you do? I would be a dietician for pregnant and nursing women, and also educate them on what to feed their babies..

What are your hobbies? I like to run, mountainbike, boat, read, cook and travel

What is your favorite elementary school memory? Honestly elementary school was so long ago I can't remember a specific memory but I do remember how close me, you maegan and kim were. That was awesome to have so many close friends.

What do you want to be doing ten years from now? I want to be a mom (hopefully of boys and girls), hopefully still working as a dietician on the side, and living in a house with a huge yard!

What is your favaorite sport? I really love soccer. I played it intensely while growing up and then switched to swimming and water polo in high school. I love those sports too, but my heart will always belong to soccer.

What is something most people don't know about you? I never wear my hair all the way down. I don't know how this came about...but I just don't. I haven't worn it down for so long that now it is weird if I do. This is such a weird thing.. and I knew my husband loved me when he never cared if I did or not he loved me for who I was!

Mal, I have so many good memories with you. From Kiwi, to the book that we used to pass around and write in, to hanging out at your house to playing jr. jazz basketball in middle school. I am even more grateful that we are still in touch after all of these years. Not very many people are lucky enough to still be friends with their best friends from elementary school Thanks for still being my friend. I'll always be grateful for your friendship. Love you mal! Let's hang out sometime soon :)

Tamara Sue Hendrickson How many siblings in your family? 3 sisters, 0 brothers

How did you meet your husband? We lived in the same appartment complex at BYU.

What is your favorite color and why? Blue. I'm not sure why, it has just always been my favorite.

How did you and I meet? I believe we were in the same math class in middle school... geometry with Mr. Shelley I think?

How long ago did we meet? 2001 was it?

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Be a mom

What are your hobbies? Lots of sports! My favorites are tennis, basketball, volleyball, softball and frisbee. I also like designing and making jewelry, sewing, shopping and watching movies.

What is your favorite vacation spot? Disneyworld and Hawaii

What do you want to be doing 10 years from now? Probably just raising children and spending time with friends and family

What is something most people don't know about you? I have a cotton candy machine.

It is true, Tamara and I met in Mr. Shelley's math class.... ha ha i loved that class. And most of all I'm glad that I got to meet Tamara in that class. Tamara I don't know if you know this or not but you really have had a huge impact on my life. Thanks for being a good friend, even though we don't see each other that often!

Andy Laugenour How many siblings in your family? We are 5 kids
Where are you from? San Jose, CA
What is your favorite color and why? I like green.... I think it is because I like lime flavored things.
How did you and I meet? We met when I worked at BYU Broadcasting for about a year.
How long ago did we meet? We met like two years ago I think.
If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Park Ranger
What are your hobbies? I like to eat sandwiches. I like to longboard. I like to play.
What is your favorite movie? The Brothers Bloom
What is your favorite vacation spot? It might not be my favorite spot, but my favorite vacation was in Louisianna
What is your funniest or favorite memory with me? Probably our podcast
What is the most random thing you have done? One time I wore a bear costume to a birthday party.
What do you want to be doing 10 years from now? I want to be living.
What was your favorite part of working in NY this summer? My favorite part about New York was definitely the Staten Island Ferry. It was a free boat ride. I did it like 40 million times.
What's your favorite sport and why? Baseball. Go Giants!
What is something most people don't know about you? Most people don't know that I am scared to death of driving across bridges.



Words can't even describe how much fun I have had with Andy! I loved the year that we got to work together seeing you in the Ad Lab. Doing the podcast (and I hope we get to do it many times in the future). Andy I love hanging with you we always have so much fun. I can't wait for you to be a millionaire, I know it's going to happen. Thanks for being my friend :)

Bryan Clark

Where did you grow up? I grew up in Upstate NY, in a little village called Ilion, yes it's on the map if you look.

What is your favorite color and why? I like blue, because I think blue eyes are amazing and anything blue for that matter, whether it be the sky or the ocean or the clothes I wear.

Where did you and I meet? I met you at work. We were talking about basketball or something and other, actually I think it was about March Madness, and you wnted me to fill out a bracket.

If you could do anything for a living what would it be? If I could do anything I would still want to be a pediatrician, because that's my dream. But I would also be an acclaimed pianist and chef. I want it all, and who says I can't?

What are your hobbies? I love to run, play the piano, cook, read, ,play sports, swim socialize, etc.

What is your favorite vacation spot? The Outer Banks, North Carolina, we'd go every summer as a family growing up to visit my grandpa (it's also the place where the first airplane was flown).

What is your favorite memory with me? I think just being around you is always fun and a favorite of mine. But I think when we went to Inn N Out was my favorite, come on now, Inn N out and Stephanie how much better can it get?

Bryan is such a funny guy and I'm glad that I have had the chance to get to know him through work. It has been so much fun. B thanks for letting me give you random nick names. And yes Inn N Out was fun! :)

Amanda D. Parker
How did you meet your husband? Geoff and I met because I was dating his best friend. Oops

What is your favorite color and why? Purple. Honestly, I'm not sure why. It just happened one day. I'm crazy about it.

What is your favorite thing about California? The variety. Mountains, valleys, hills, oceans, lakes, forests, deserts, cities and rural farm towns. There's just so much to see whitin just a few hours.

Tell me about your job: I work for Allegiance Software in Fargo, ND. We work with (primarily) non-profit broadcasting organizations and provide software for them to maintain their donor databases. I do customer support and training. It rocks.

How did you and I meet? We met working at BYUB

How long ago did we meet? Um..it's got to have been awhile now. When did you start? I'm thinking it's been 2 maybe 2 1/2 years.

What is your favorite BYUB memory? Oh, man. I've got lots of them. Right now I'm really remembering the day I was trying to empty the shredder and ended up spilling the shreddings EVERYWHERE.

What is your favorite food? I'm kind of a mood eater. But I always like Diet Mountain Dew and Dark Chocolate M&Ms.

What is your favorite thing to bake? Cookies. Any kind. Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Sugar... you name it, I like to bake it.

Tell me about your dogs: Rubio is a 3 year old bind Shih Tzu who loves everything and everyone. He doesn't bark. Romulus is a 1 year old Mini Schnauzer who thinks everything is about him. He's hilarious and loving and I'm glad he didn't die of Parvo a year ago.

How may siblings do you have? One that is realted to me by blood. But if you consider in-laws, I've got...14.

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? That's a tough question for me. I think I could be ridiculously happy doing a lot of things. I love my job now and it's nothing glamorous, really.

What are your hobbies? singing, biking movies/TV, crochet, puzzles, cooking

What is your favorite movie? It's a toss up between Mission Impossibles and Men in Black.

What is your favorite vacation spot? The Bay Area of California. Or Disneyland

What is your funniest or favorite memory with me? Trying (miserably) to make those giant fondant cupcakes. And then ending up covered in powedered sugar. With conspicuous hand prints on us.

What do you want to be doing 10 years from now? Sending my kids off to another first day of school, spending lots of time with my friends and family and those that I love. making decent money doing something I enjoy. Still lovin' the hub as much as I do today (if not more).

What is the most random thing you have done? haha. I'm not a very random person. I'm not what you call a risk taker. Although the first year I was married, Geoff and I decided to take a spur of the moment trip to CA- we took off at 3am and drove for 12 hours to surprise my parents. And our bosses when they got to work and saw that we had called in. I guess you could also consider moving to Fargo a bit random.

What's your favorite sport and why? Baseball. The reasons are endless. But mostly because it's the best sport ever.

What is something most people don't know about you? Um. I really want to major in Vocal Performance in college. I auditioned for the program twice and didn't get in-twice. It was really hard but looking at my life now, I can see that things work out the way they do for a reason. And now I'm glad I didn't get into the program.

If you could give me one piece of advice what would it be? 1) Don't let your head get in the way of life 2) Don't ever give up a chance to laug. 3) Hold to the rod :)



So technically Amanda and I first met about 3 years ago when I first started working at BYUB. However last summer we became best friends and have pretty much been inseparable since. I have so many things to sasy to her but I won't bother you all with those. I can't even count the times AP and I laughed so hard. A few good memories that come to mind: 1) all our g-chats at work 2) bowling 3) working out 4)Soda Runs 5)Dinner at IHOP. Gosh I miss us and I miss you Amanda but I am so happy that you and Geoff are doing so well. Thanks for being me ;) I love you :)

Kresha Worton

Where did you grow up? Wyoming...yeehaw!!

What is your favorite thing about going to BYU? I have loved learning in a spiritual and secular way. It has been great to talk about religious ideas witin a classroom setting. Also the campus is beautiful and the boys are cute.

How many siblings in your family? 5, two girls and three boy

What is your favorite color and why? I don't really have a favorite color but the color i wear the most is cream, does that count ?!

How did you and I meet? Steph and I met in the Communications program at BYU. We hit it off from the beginning and have been friends ever since!

How long ago did we meet? We met a little over two years ago.

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Well I have a mild shopping addiction so it would be great if I could put my skills to use as a personal shopper but in all reality I think I wil lend up being a lawyer.

What are your hobbies? I love to work, read, any kind of service makes me happy. I don't know if those qualify as hobbies but it is what I like to do with my time.

What is your favorite movie? I like lots of movies but I fell in love with Anne of Green Gables and Little Women when I was a girl and the love affair has never stopped.

What is your favorite vacation spot? I love the sun so anything tropic is good with me! I also love NY, DC, and going back home to Star Valley Wyoming.

What is your favorite memory with me? I have lots but some of the funniest memories were of us telling us stories in our Media Ethics class. Classic!

Where is your favorite place to shop? I am a J Crew girl through and through

I love Kresha. She is seriously one of the sweetest girls I have EVER met. I'm so glad that we got to know each other so well and that we can continue to get together. We better stay in touch. :) You're the best thanks for being so good to me.

Donna Horn

Where did you grow up? Needles, Calif

What's your favorite color and why? Lavender, it's beautiful and the fragrance of it is wonderful!

If you could be a letter of the alphabet what letter would you be? Q--I like it's swirly character

How did you and I meet? Through church activities- bonded at trek

How long ago did we meet? 2004

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Indian Health Services coordinator

How did you meet your husband? Met John at church (*** side note from stephanie.... I think they have the cutest story ever)

What are your hobbies? reading and gardening and learning new things

What is your favorite movie? Out of Africa

Do you have any suggestions on some books I should read? Work and Glory, Prelude to Glory, Great and Terrible Series

What is your favorite vacation spot? Hawaii

What is your funniest or favorite memory with me? Riding on the bus during trek

Where is your favorite place to shop? Nordstrom's Rack

What is something most people don't know about you? I'm naturally a lot more rowdy and very compassionate of others than people initially think

What is your favorite thing about teaching school?Autonomy of organizing my day and the diversity of each day

I don't think words can really describe my feelings for Donna! She is the most inspired and amazing person I know. She always knows when to call or text me. We have so many good memories together, movie nights, dinner dates, just simply hanging out and talking and of course trek. I'm grateful to have a best friend like you. I learn so much from you. You are such an amazing example to me in ever way of life. I look up to you more than you'll ever know. And you have helped me through more things than you will ever know. Thanks for all you do I hope that I can repay you in some way one of these days. I love you so much Donna

Ashley Ann Hansen Bean

Where did you grow up? Sandy, UT/Gilbert, AZ

How did you meet your husband? He was my brother's friend in High School?

What is your favorite color and why? Green, it looks good on me, it is the color of grass and trees and money!

If you could be a letter of the alphabet what letter would you be? A.. it's first

How did you and I meet? BYUB!!!

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? a mom

What are your hobbies? Rock climbing, dirt biking and going to the lake

What is your favorite movie? any chick flick

What is your favorite game? Board game: Sorry

Nintendo Game: Madden Football on N64

Group Game: Murder

What is your favorite tv show? The Bachelor/Bachelorette

Favorite class you took at BYU? Physiology because I took it with my friends

What is your favorite memory with me? oh so many! Typewriter, the cage bringing a whole pizza for just me and you and not sharing, pizza factory, Bridal Veil! Teasing Blaine about women :) good times

Here's the thing about Ashley and I. First, I think we should have met when she lived in Sandy but since that didn't happen we got to meet working together at BYU Broadcasting. But that time was short however we became friends instantly with a game I like to call "Tell me something about yourself I don't know." This game continued even after Ashley moved back to Arizona and we still talk all the time on the phone. I love Ash and she is always so good to listen to me and help me with my problems. Thanks for all you do for me Ash. I love you!

What is your favorite vacation spot? my family's cabin

Adrienne Francisco Jack

How many Siblings do you have? 4 (2 older bros and 2 younger sis)

What is your favorite color and why? Red- it is powerful :D

How did you and I meet: Blind date


How long ago did we meet? Well we worked together for like 18 months.. but not really homies until this year sometime


What is your favorite BYUB memory? Ummm... they are all so precious. Food Nanny at Women's Conference was a bit intense


If you could do anything for a living what would it be? Professional Cheese taster

How did you meet your husband? Nathan and I met through his roommates and the treacherous Econ 110 class

What are your hobbies? Tennis, scrapbooking, card making, napping, cleaning

What is your favorite movie? Marley and Me :D (I hate dogs, but it is still great)

What is your favrite vacation spot? Somewhere warm with sandy beaches... wherev.


What is your favorite memory with me? Hmmm... Marcus's party this last week was pretty fun. Maybe when you stop by my little desk and visit me.

What is the most random thing you have done? Well my husband locked me out of the apartment today so I sat on the porch for like an hour looking homeless

What is your favorite book? Ayn Rand's "Atlas Shrugged"

What do you wante to be doign ten years from now? Having me some babies and being a lawyer


I thought today was the perfect day to spotlight Adrienne since it is her 21st day of birth and it should be a special day for her. I wish that Adrienne and I had used our time better at BYUB to get to know each other better sooner. We're so funny when we are together and I love it. I don't want her to EVER leave BYUB. Adrienne you are the BEST thanks for making work so awesome for me. :)

KEVIN WENDELL NEMELKA

How many siblings in your family? FOUR BIG KIDS, ONE LITTLE GUY
What is your major? ART HISTORY/ROBOTECHNOLOGY
Where are you from? DC THE COMICS, NOT THE CITY
Favorite color and why? GOLD. NOTHING LIKE IT.

How did you and I meet? FRESHMAN PALS! I SAT BEHIND YOU A LOT IN MATH CLASS. AND COPIED ALL YOUR ANSWERS, DUH!
How long ago did we meet? ALMOST EXACTLY FOUR YEARS AGO! HOW STRANGE...

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? WORKING AS LADY GAGA'S MANSERVENT

What are your hobbies? SWIMMING/DANCE PARTY/BIG PIMPIN

What is your favorite movie? TODAY, MAYBE DARJEELING LIMITED OR WHIP IT. YEAH, WHIP IT.

What is your favorite vacation spot? SAN DIEGO. AND STAR VALLEY WYOMING.

What is your favorite or funniest memory with me? THAT TIME YOU POOPED YOUR PANTS AT CPK :) WAIT. THAT WAS ME

What is the most random thing you have done? ANSWERING THIS ACTUALLY. IT'S. BEEN. AGES.

What do you want to be doing 10 years from now? WORKING AS LADY GAGA'S MANSERVANT.

What's your favorite sport and why? PLAYING: VOLLEYBALL. WATCHING: CURLING

What is something most people don't know about you? HALF OF MY FRIENDS ARE CELEBRITIES. I'M JUST NOT ALLOWED TO TELL ANYONE ABOUT THEM.

Kev is right we met Freshman year we had freshman academy together. He's probably one of the first peeps I met in college. My first memory of Kevin is sitting outside the building where we had American Heritage. Kevin you always make me laugh, you are one of the funniest guys I know and I'm sad I haven't seen you more since you have been home from your mission! Lets hang out!

CODY ROUECHE

How many siblings in your family? 4

What is your major? Computer Science


Where are you from? Arlington, Texas


How did you and I meet? Freshman year. You and your roommates were friends with the guys in my ward.


How long ago did we meet? 3 and a half years ago


If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would you do? Work in the ocean, but I would have to get rid of my fear of sharks first


What are your hobbies? Tennis, sleep, watching movies

What is your favorite movie? Zoolander


What is your favorite vacation spot? California


What is your funniest or favorite memory with me? Blanket runs or the trip to Walmart

What is the most random thing you have done? Picked up a giant bird leg

What do you want to be doing ten years from now? Skydiving

What is your favorite sport and why? Tennis, because I played that in highschool


What is something most people don't know about you? That I'm 6'1 7/8" tall and not really 6'2

Cody always makes me laugh. I have so many fun memories that involve you. Remember those signs we made you when you came out to Utah right before your mission? Well up until about 2 months ago they were still in the back of my car. Ha ha. I miss seeing you on a more frequent basis, but I am glad that we still stay in contact. Cod lets hang out more.

WHITNEY CRAFT
Where did you grow up? Portland, Oregon

What is your favorite color and why? Purple cuz it looks good on me

How did you and I meet? We met in a PR class but really we met almost a year before then but didn't actually remember that... ha ha nice.

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Eat food

Tell me a funny story: One time we got our stairs re-done with hardwood floors and now my dog falls down the stairs every day

What is a book I should read? Shanghai Diary

What is your favorite movie? Rat Race or Dirty Dancing

What is your favorite vacation spot? Sunriver, Oregon

How many siblings do you have? 4 sisters

What is your favorite sport? Basketball!!!!

Who is your favorite athlete? Tyler Hansbrough, Michael Petrus or Nate Robinson

Tell me about your favorite job? Right now I have a ROCKIN job where I get paid to watch soccer games

What is your funniest or favorite memory with me? Everything I do with you is a favorite memory... especially when it also involves Eric, Jessi, Jared and Dougie


Whit Whit, you always make me laugh and I am so glad that we became such good friends. THANK YOU Daily Universe for that. You are my idol whit. Thanks for being there for me, especially last summer. I'm going to miss having classes with you. But we're friends forever. I love you whit

ps TSD for life!

MALLORY HOCKIN BOGGS

How many siblings in your family? Just me and my sister

Favorite color and why? Pink because it's fun, girly and fabulous

How did you and I meet? In good ol' girl scouts

How long ago did we meet? I believe it was around 1st grade. We go way back :)

Favorite Girl Scouts memory? Oh too many...camping, making moose's, tie dye shirts, ball toss ice cream, horseback riding

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Plan and decorate weddings and events

What are your hobbies? Movies, camping, four wheeling, baking, decorating

What is your favorite movie? I can't pick just one... Love Actually, Superbad, The Hangover, Parent Trap, Dumb and Dumber

What is your favorite vacation spot? Italy, Sweden and almost anywhere in Europe

What is your funniest or favorite memory with me? Girl scouts and messing around in Child Development class in high school

Where is your favorite place to shop? Target and Ikea

What do you want to be doing 10 years from now? Living in the Salt Lake Valley, raising a family, having and enjoying career and loving life

What can I say Mal and I go way back. I have been friends with Mallory for as long as I can remember. Her mom was our girl scouts leader and we did so many fun things together. Mal was also my buddy that I could always talk about the tv show Friends with. Mallory you're such a great friend and I'm glad that we have stayed friends all these years. Love you.

ALLISON DEBRA CLARK SPANGLER

Name: Allison Debra Clark Spangler

Where did you grow up? Freeport, Illinois

How did you meet your husband? At the Sandy Institute

What is your favorite color? Lime green-cuz it's bright

If you could be a letter of the alphabet what letter would it be? A, cuz that's what my name starts with

How did you and I meet? CVMS! We have the best memories--Lagoon! :)

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Own a non-profit organization so I can help others

Tell me a funny story: I am a funny story. Well, one time, in 9th grade we went to Lagoon, and being 9th graders we thought we were so cooooooool. Steph and I pretended to havev boyfriends and "called" them, all to make fun of some other girls who were doing the same thing.

What are your hobbies? Singing, sleeping, eating, all of the basics of life

What is your favorite movie? Oh jeez, uh. not sure I do love that new movie, "Letters to Juliet" that's my fav at the moment

Any suggestions of some books I should read? Fire of the Covenant

What is your favorite vacation spot? HAWAII!!!! That's why I moved there
What's your funniest or favorite memory with me? Already said it, Lagoon for sure!!!!!


Allie, I'm so glad we are still friends after all these years. I have so many fun memories of you, trek, the song fighter by Christinia Aguilera, the names we made up at lagoon for each other, sharing a locker in high school the list could go on and on. Thank you for being such a great friend Allie I'm so excited for all the memories we will share together in the future! :)

DALLAS BECK

We used to go to Del Taco every Tuesday. This picture was taken 3 or 4 years ago

1. How did you and I meet? We met through mutual friends! My roommate Paul, who I didn't know very well, introduced me to his friends Chelsea, Kaela and Janelle, who were Stephanie's roommates, also who she didn't know very well at the time.. I think. Anyways, wa all became instant best friends.

2. How many siblings in your family? I have six siblings! Three boys and three girls

3. What is your favorite color and why? My favorite color is green on most days, but others blue, i think. I think the earth has a great color combo when it's very green outside and a blue blue sky! I like nature, I suppose

4. What is your favorite memory of working at BYU Broadcasting? Walking into the room and seeing Blaine's smiling face, ha ha. If I saw that, I knew it was going to be a great day of work haha.

5. If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? I think I would be a missionary for a living ha. Institute professor would be close.

6. What are your hobbies? ULTIMAAATE frisbee! love it like crazy. Reading books I'm interested in, ha, racquetball, football (watching and/or playing), playing baseball, jet skiing, watching movies, I really like eating, lifting, seeing friends and family.

7. What is your favorite movie? not even a clue. I like so many, but to give an idea, I really like the Lord of the Rings series, Spiderman, and actually I just realized that The Dark Knight is probably the favorite. I just love the joker.

8. What is your favorite vacation spot? Lake Eufala in Oklahoma. It's quiet and the water is warm. We usually go there and stay on a houseboat for about a week. Very relaxing.

9. What is your favorite memory with me? Drawing you a Dragonball Z picture, ha ha. That and our prank war-- especially stealing their Christmas tree and leaving one decoration--the Grinch, ha ha

10. What is the most random thing you have done? Not sure about this one. I once randomly asked out a girl who I had never talked to or heard about before, ha ha

11. What is your favorite sport and why? To play: Not even a question--Ultimate Frisbee. I get a glimpse of what the Celestial Kingdom is like whenever I play. I love making good throws to people downfield. I love catching it on the run. To watch: by far, football. I love the strategy, skill, technique of it all.

12. What do you want to be doing 10 years from now? Ten years from now, I'd like ot have finised grad school and be full-time in a job with a family somewhere in the country, probably east. I like the trees out east. I'd like to be living just outside of a big city with big skyscrapers where I'd like to be working, but not too big where traffic makes it take forever to get back to the family. I'd like to be a good father and husband. I'd like to travel every so often.



Dallas and I first became friends our freshman year of college. And have stayed in touch ever since. We even got to work together. I always have so much fun hanging out with Big D :) And I'm grateful that you are a honest, trustworthy friend that I can count on. I'm seriously so lucky to have such a good friend like you Dallas. Thanks for everything.

Brooke Yates

Brooke Elizabeth Yates

Where did you grow up? Woodstock, Georgia

What is your favorite color and why?Aqua it's calming

What's your favorite part about working at Disney world? Seeing the differenceI can make in individual's lives

How did you and I meet? Working together at BYUB

If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? Rock star

Tell me a funny story? My freshman year of college I peed my pants from laughing too hard on Thanksgiving day

What are your favorite hobbies? Scrap-booking and hiking

What is your favorite movie? 10 Things I Hate About You

What is your favorite vacation spot? North Carolina Beaches

What is your favorite memory with me? Nothing specific, just everyday walking into work and getting the "good morning Brooke!" with a side of a beautiful smile :)

Even though Brooke and I only worked together for a short period of time it was so fun to get to know her. Brooke is one of the nicest girls I have ever met and although I'm not sure when I will see her again I am so lucky to know you Brooke! Thanks for being my friend.

My Friends!

So I came up with this idea. For me to try and get to know my friends better and to make the blog more interesting. So I have decided to ask some of my friends some questions and then post their answers on my blog. I hope you enjoy because I certainly have THE BEST friends in the world.

The first person I am going to highlight is my good friend Audrey Welday.

1. Where did you grow up? Germany and California

2. What is your favorite color and why? Red. It's always been my favorite.

3. If you could be a letter of the alphabet what letter would you be? A-Because it is first!

4. How did you and I meet? Wasn't it when we went to the airport to meet Derrick when he came home from his mission?

5. If you could do anything for a living (regardless of money) what would it be? I'd love to be a baker

6. What are your favorite hobbies? Baking and shopping

7. What is your favorite movie? The Sound of Music

8. Do you have suggestions of some books I should read? Anything by Heather B. Moore

9. What is your favorite vacation spot? Depends on my mood-either San Diego or Disneyworld or just staying at home makes me happy.

10. What is your funnies or favorite memory with me? Any time I spend with you is memorable, because you're a real sweetheart and great to be around. I did have fun playing the games at Incredible Pizza though.

Audrey, I am so lucky to be friends with you. You are such a sweet person and I look up to you a lot. I can't wait to keep getting to know you better. I have so much fun when we spend time together. I hope one day to learn to be an amazing cake maker like you! :)

SUMMER

THINGS I LOVE ABOUT SUMMER:

1. Sitting outside in the evening because it's so nice.
2. BOATING :) I seriously can't get enough of it...too bad I've only been once this summer
3. BBQ's
4. Movie nights with Donna
5.Going for walks
6. Spending time with Family and Friends
7. The nice weather
8. Vacations
9. Fireworks... Especially Ian's 24th show

Summer 2010

Alright so a lot has happened in the month or so. I saw the beautiful Alaska. I got to go on a cruise with my fam. It was amazing. I love spending time with them and Alaska and Canada are gorgeous.

I have officially finished my classes and internship! Wow I cannont believe I am now officially officially DONE with my undergrad degree. I can't believe how fast the time flies.

I'm staying busy at work but I still love my job.

My great grandma passed away last week. She was 93 and lived a good life.

I also at this time want my friend Catherine to know how much I love her and that my thoughts and prayers are with her and her family, especially her sister at this time.

Please at this time also keep my grandpa in your prayers.

Thank you all for being my friend. You have no idea how much it really means to me.

here are a few of hundreds of pictures from Alaska!

Alaska

So I posted some Alaska Pics on the FB.... Check them out.

I will post a few on here later and I'll blog about my trip so stay tuned.

Hopefully soon I'll have some exciting updates.

My Life Rocks!

Well it's that time again... yes the time of the month when I need to blog again. Sorry I haven't been very good at it lately. For some reason that thing called life is keeping me busy. If you have any ideas how to make it slow down... let me know.

The biggest event of the last few weeks is my best friend Chelsea is now married! WOW! I'm so happy for her and Bryan. I had the privilege of staying with her and her fam for her wedding. (She got married in Nauvoo) I have posted some pictures, but stay tuned because I'll put up some more later. (Also sorry these are not in a very good order... but oh well).

While in Kansas I also got to see Janelle's mom and dad. I enjoy spending time with them.

Next one of my good friends Ashley came up from Arizona and we got to hang out. We went to the canyon for a few minutes. It was so fun. I think this is the first time I've seen her since she's been married :) Thanks Ash for being such a great friend!

We are going on a Cruise in a week, so chances are that I won't be back into the blogging world until after the cruise... which means I probably won't be back until after finals are overwith in June, But I'd like to give a shoutout to my Grandma Jo and my best friend Donna Horn, who's birthday's are on June 4. :) Happy Birthday!

Brenda Bertagnole and I at Chelsea's wedding reception

Hanging with my buds at Chelsea's Reception

Chelsea, Bryan and I at their reception. Love these guys so much!

Ash and I at Bridalveil falls

Sarah and I at Chelsea and Bryan's reception in Utah



Chelsea and I at her reception in Utah



Nauvoo is so pretty. I can't wait to go back!

The Bridesmaids

Chelsea and Bryan are Married! :)

April Showers, Bring May Weddings

So there have been a few significant things that have happened lately but I haven't had time to blog about them...

1. My uncle Doug took me skiing for the first time a few weeks. It was so fun. I'm obsessed... I want to go all the time now so I can get better... I really had a great time. (Unfortunately all the pictures of this are on Doug's phone)

2. I had a birthday and throughout the week I got to celebrate my birthday with my favorite people (except Janelle... unfortunately she couldn't be there).

Monday, I got to go to dinner with my family (including John and Donna) at Market Street. It was so fun and then on Friday Chelsea and I went to Red Robin, went shopping and topped the night off by watching the Blind Side. I'm so lucky to have such great friends and family.

3. I'm done with my undergraduate classes at BYU... weird I know.
4. TSD did their final presentation for our capstone class. I'm going to miss us. We are so great.

This is us just before our pressentation. TSD FOR LIFE!

Me with my PR Girls: Brittany, Whitney, Jessi and Kresha... I'm gonna miss these girls!

The BYUB Membership Crew!

4. Chelsea's Shower is tonight! Yay.... Wedding is in like 3 weeks... i'm so excited (like the title of my blog post) ;)

5. Lastly, I have one final left.... Woo Hoo... can't wait until that is overwith :)