Haunted Cruise

Last weekend some friends from my ward drove down to Provo to go on a Haunted Cruise on the Provo River! I was a little nervous not knowing what to expect, but it was so fun!! While on the cruise Captain Abe told us ghost stories--specifically the Legend of Sleepy Hollow. All along the river banks are lighted pumpkins and other halloween decorations. At one point on the cruise a pirate even attacks the boat! The cruise overall was kinda cheesy, but was so fun!  It helped that Captain Abe was easy on the eyes!

This is the sign going in...

Me and Em pretending to be scared... but then she started laughing instead!

Decorations on the path to the boat

This one is funny--if you cant read it it says "Heads up for Halloween"

Alec & I on the boat... even though you can't see it...

Just call me President...

For those of you whom I have not shared with, I have decided to run for office. I know the election is only eight days away, but I figured a new candidate in the race could not hurt any. So since everything else in my life is new at this moment, why not the new challenge of running for public office? What a better way to get my name out there! So, please view my ad below, and I would appreciate any support you want to give!

http://www.tsgnet.com/pres.php?id=357563&altf=Lfmmz&altl=Gsfjubh

Cornbelly's Corn Maze

For FHE this month we have done everything Halloween. My favorite though was experiencing my first corn maze! We drove down to Thanksgiving Point and every year they have a theme--well this year's was Utah's newest "star" David Archuleta. Yup, American Idol runner up (I suppose that's nicer than LOSER) We got lost in the maze for an hour and a half all the while David's songs were blasting on the PA System. It was so loud that one of the girls in our group really thought David was there in concert! Here is a picture of what the maze looks like from above:

Fall really DOES exist...

Growing up in Vegas and only having two seasons (hot, and hotter) has made me more appreciate the colors and beauty of fall. This picture is more for my mom who also enjoys the beauty of this season that Vegas skips over. Happy Fall! 

Spaghetti Factory and Spoon Me...

This past weekend after going to Logan some of my girlies from Vegas were in town. We went to Old Spaghetti Factory and were in a man hating mood until we got hit on by our waiter! He gave us HIS number, and then we texted him all night.  There is also an ice cream shop at the mouth of the canyon that we thought was hilarious. Yes--it really is called SPOON ME lol... It was great to see the girls, and get caught up on Vegas stories!

Kelly, Heather & Emily

We'll always have Spaghetti... 

The Pie

This place is voted best pizza in Salt Lake! It is the epitome of a college hang out, but  really does have AWESOME pizza! Last weekend Jessica was in town from Vegas and staying with Jamie so we got together for dinner, and this was the place. It was a lot of fun to see Jess and catch up on Vegas gossip even if just for one evening. Thanks Jamie for introducing us to good pizza!

Liz, Jessica, Jamie and Kelly 

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Logan and Little Women

This weekend I drove to Logan and went to see Little Women the musical with one of my mission companions and her husband. I had never read the book or seen the movie so it was all new to me. They did a great job, and at times, I thought it was written about my sisters and I!

That night we went back to Alana and Rich's and stayed up catching up, then in the morning Rich made us a yummy breakfast of crepes! Following we went to the Logan temple--I had never been before, and wish I had my camera! Alana and I came out of the dressing room just as one session was going upstairs and the cute temple worker was nervous we weren't going to make it in that session. We explained we would wait as we had someone else in our party, and she told us there was nobody else in the chapel--just an older man. So we expected a grandpa to be sitting there and we walk in--it's Rich!! ha ha we gave him such a hard time about that!! After the temple we went back to the house where Rich again whipped up a yummy lunch and they introduced me to a new card game. I thought at times they were making up rules, but it was fun. Rich will be graduating soon wih his masters andthey are hoping to move away from Utah, so I am glad to have time with them while I can. Thanks for a fun weekend!

Nevadan No More

Well, it's official! As of noon today (MST) I am a Utahn. I registered my car and switched my license today--what an adventure!! Poor Sally was put through the run around. Utah requires an emissions and safety check every two years. I went this morning to have that done before heading off to the DMV, but to my surprise I FAILED the safety inspection! The reason... my window tint was TOO DARK (lame!!). So,the shop referred me to a tint shop and since I don't have the money today to get it re-done to Utah standards I had to have it scrapped off. Then went back to the original shop to have the test re-done. That whole process took two hours. Then, I went to the DMV. Luckily it is a newer one that I found, and they were pretty fast. I waited literally five minutes before being called up for my plates, and was called right away for my license. I had to take a written test and I'm not gonna lie, I was a bit nervous, but I got a 96% which I think is better than I did on my original test when I got my license. It made for a long morning, but now things are official-- I am one step closer. 

One last look at my Nevada Plates

Sally's new ID 

ps...

I got my first snow in Salt Lake this past weekend too! I am so excited to spend the Holidays in pure white bliss!!

Mommy for a weekend..

Last weekend Melissa and Curry went out of town for a fundraiser for Signs of Hope. They were gone for four days, and shuffled the kids between Kylar, Brad & Andrea, and myself. i got to spend two whole days with the kids and loved it! They are such good kids and we had lots of fun! Saturday I took them to the Children's Discovery Museum in Salt Lake, and we had a blast. We  met my friend Emma and her little cousin Jordan and the five of us played for a few hours. Asher loved playing with the ball contraption and driving the cars. Jaman climbed the rock wall and went shopping at the grocery store. After the museum we all went to McDonald's for dinner. It was a fun day. When I got there that morning Brad and Andrea told me Jaman got excited when he found out I was coming, and asked if I was bringing gifts--and to his expectations I showed up with doughnuts! He loved it! Jaman was very creative and making stuff all weekend, and Asher watched Bambi and Bug's life a few times. She also slept with me most of Saturday night! So fun to wake up to her kissing my face and saying "good morning Kyee" I laughed and she said "open eyes Kyee!!"  

By Sunday the kids were so tired and ready to have mom and dad home that they were very clingy. Jaman had a hard time paying attention in church and at one point told Michele (his translator) and I to stay there as he walked into the foyer. We gave him a minute and then went to check on him and he was sprawled out on the couch in the lobby. He did better in Primary, but it was pretty funny. By the end of Sunday night, I was exhausted. They may only be kids, but they wore me out. I have a new respect for my sister and now understand why she goes to bed so early! I love you Melissa!

Jaman playing in the Balls

Asher with the balls--the tube blew the balls up to another location--every time she opened it her hair went crazy and she would squeal--so cute!!

Driving in the car together

Little Cottonwood; Big Racoons

last Tuesday I had a bad day. I am lucky enough to have good friends here however. My friend Emma came and picked me up for a surprise outing. I was told to dress warm and come hungry. She picked me up and we drove up to little cottonwood canyon. It was the perfect time to drive through the canyon as the colors on the trees were just starting to change. It was beautiful! We found a campsite and started a fire...after a little help from some gasoline! ha ha we made tin foil dinners and they turned out wonderful! As we were eating, I heard some rustling in the trees behind me and was just waiting for someone to jump out and scare me. All of a sudden a HUGE raccoon came into our camp. I freaked out as it came closer and jumped up on the table while Emma was yelling to take a picture! I guess just something more to prove how easily I scare! 

Crazy Eights...

Time to play a good old game of tag. Courtesy of Kara, my childhood friend since pre-school!

8 Favorite TV shows... 

1. The Office

2. Chuck


3. Gray's Anatomy (my guilty pleasure!)

4. Dancing with the Stars


5. King of Queens


6.  Gilmore Girls


7. Eli Stone


8. 

Samantha Who?

8 Favorite Restaurants...


1. California Pizza Kitchen


2. Claim Jumper


3. Rainforest Cafe

4. Macaroni Grill


5.  PF Chang's

6. Capriottis

7. 
Chipotle

8. 
Yolie’s

8 things that happened yesterday...


1. Woke up feeling yuckie

2. Pilates!

3. Caught up on the life of Leslie


4. Talked to a mission companion (that I get to see tomorrow!!)

5. Got hit on by a customer at work


6.Caught up on Grey's Anatomy from last week


7. Went to institute


8. Went to bed early





8 things to look forward to...


1. Seeing Alana Tomorrow!

2. Watching Conference this weekend

3.  Being done with the GMAT

4. The cooler weather coming our way!!

5.  Seeing the family at the Holidays

6.  My next paycheck! Ha ha

7.  My first corn maze on Monday

8.  SNOW!!

8 things I love about Fall...


1. Actually getting to see leaves change this season!

2. hoodies


3. cooler weather

4. Fall decorations

5. The smell in the air


6. Knowing snow is coming!

7. Holiday Food (Toffee, Carmel, fudge)


8.  Hot Chocolate Season!

8 things on my wishlist...


1. Getting out of debt

2. Getting a raise!

3. Visit Germany

4. For McCain to win the elections!

5. Fall in love

6. A washer and dryer in my apartment!

7. A digital camera that is not ruined by ocean water

8. For the economy to get better

8 people I tag...


1. Meliisa

2. Mom

3. Theresa

4. Kerstin


5. Karissa

6. Andrea

7.  Jamie

8.  Emily