To Karly... I am commonly referred to as VAN BUSTY.

My dear friend KARLY (um... we need some lunch. STAT) whom I love and adore has tagged me.
AND I LOVE these, it's true: I'm a sucker for tags.

Here are the rules:1) Post rules on your blog 2)Answer the six "8" items

8 Favorite Shows:
1. Grey's Anatomy
2. Friends
3. House
4. The Office
5. Seinfeld
6. THE HILLS - I'm slightly obsessed. Don't judge.
7. The Bachelor - I know it's pointless. Again, don't judge.
8. Diners Drive-Ins and Dives - Food Network

8 Things I Did Yesterday: (The day before YESTERDAY)
1. Went to my MILLIONTH bridal shower.
2. Played "CHASE ME CHASE ME" with Mindy's nieces and nephews... thanks to Ryan.
3. Decided that I want to build a blue/grey houses. With Holly.
4. Ate some Panda Express that I slightly regret.
5. Sang Kelly Clarkson at the top of my LUNGS!
6. Went to Walmart.
7. Made Ani's Easter basket.
8. Talked to an old friend.

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To:
1. Getting my degree.
2. Soaking up some UV rays.
3. Having kiddies.
4. The new season of the HILLS.
5. Going home and visiting family.
6. A nice trip to California. Again.
7. Wearing flip flops EVERYDAY.
8. Wake boarding.

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1. Carrabbas!!!
2. Acapulco FRESH -- Seattle fav
3. Kneaders
4. Sushi-YA --- Another Seattle Fav.
5. In-N-Out
6. Chick-fil-A
7. Sensuous Sandwhich
8. Thai Ginger

8 Things On My Wish List:
(I'm really not so vain...)
1. A new NORTHFACE jacket
2. A new pair of EXPENSIVE jeans... ok like 10 new pairs.
3. My own vehicle. Particularly a reliable one. And an expensive one. Dang.
4. New phone. Seriously.
5. A trip to a tropical destination.
6. A HOUSE!
7. A bike. A yellow one or a pink one or a red one or a blue one. I'm not even picky.
8. Sexy ABS.

8 People I Tag: (Ignore if you have already been tagged!)
1. Brandi
2. Heather
3. Mindy
4. Ani
5. Katie PWOATAHHH
6. Brittany - Cushman and Allred
7. Anna Banna
8. Juliana

Fairy Godmother...

Yes, I am a Fairy Godmother...

A Godmother...
Unofficially.
But I like to think it's pretty official.

(Not such a great picture of me... I believe that was a day I worked a 10-hour shift... and so... yeah, you can see it on my face. But baby Brooks II is so cute!)

I went to visit this little bundle-o-joy at the hospital a few days ago and he is absolutely ADORABLE! In fact I told Heather that I would come over to hang out with her just so I can hold this little guy.
She said, "OK."

Heather and Brooks are going to be such AMAZING parents and I am SO happy for them!
One thing I do not recommend doing is walking around with little Junior in your arms. It makes everyone nervous. I made that tiny error when going to get my camera to take this LOVELY picture of myself and baby when I looked at Heather and her face was nothing but pure fear. I felt SO bad.
Don't worry Heather, I will not do that again. Unless I have permission to do so otherwise.

He is truly a blessing.

CONGRATULATIONS!

To...

THIS GIRL!

My SMARTIE sister, Ani just found out she was accepted to the
BYU Marriott School of Business!

AND...
ON HER FIRST TRY!

HORRAYYY to Ani!
She will do great things.


As I told Kirk last night,
"I am surrounded by success..."

I am SO ready...

FOR THESE!

Samoas... my ABSOLUTE favorite.

And Thin Mints... can't EVER go wrong with these.
Both must be frozen in order to be fully enjoyed.

SO EXCITED. How excited?
SO SO SO EXCITED!

words of wisdom

"Girls, Aim high, but do not aim so high that you totally miss the target.What really matters is that he will love you, that he will respect you, that he will honor you, that he will be absolutely true to you, that he will give you the freedom of expression and let you fly in the development of your own talents. He is not going to be perfect, but if he is kind and thoughtful, if he knows how to work and earn a living, if he is honest and full of faith, the chances are you will not go wrong, that you will be immensely happy." — Gordon B. Hinckley

alright alright alright...

Ok... I have been thinking long and hard about this... (Sad, I know.)
HOWEVER, after being totally annoyed and full of loathe and hatred for a Mr. Jason Mesnick, I have concluded that it was inevitable.
After giving up the BEST bachelorette EVER -- Jillian (good thing she is having her own show) -- We knew he had the potential for being another major LAME-O jerk.
I mean, COMMON!
A live television break-up?
Asking out the very girl you dumped only months before?
WHO ARE YOU!?
I'm sorry... although I'm not a huge fan of Melissa nor Molly, I think Jason is living in LA LA land...
Jillian: You definitely dodged a bullet there my friend.