Monday, July 2, 2012

July Already??!

I seriously cannot believe that it is July 2nd today! Summer is just flying by and I hate that school starts next month...Aaahh!!! Let's not talk about that, let's talk about my past week! Monday night for FHE we played a game of sand volleyball! It was way fun to goof around and get to know the members of my new ward. Tuesday night we were all really tired for some reason so we stayed in and watched law and order: SVU. 



Wednesday we usually go to institute but I had to have a meeting with my bishop-my Temple recommend expired at the end of June and I can't live without one! I really think that once a year is not enough to get asked those interview questions, I loved answering those questions without wavering. It just really strengthened my testimony a lot! Since the bishop was a tad behind and I could not stop talking to the executive secretary I totally missed institute, but it was for a good cause right? Wednesday was also the start of yet another fire in Utah, New Harmony/Kanarraville was on fire for almost 12 hours. The freeway going both directions was closed and traffic was detoured through Enterprise! Thankfully by the time I started work the next morning the fire was contained and  both freeway lanes were open. It was just heartbreaking to see all that was burnt and all the damaged that was caused. It was a miracle to see the amount of houses that did make it, prayers were definitely answered. I took some pictures but they honestly don't do it justice.






With all these fires happening all over Utah, Arizona, and Colorado I hope that everyone has a prayer in their heart for rain, for comfort to those losing their homes and for strength to those fighting to control the fires. Thursday was another lazy night for us, Friday night we cleaned the apartment and just hung out. We ended the night by playing many rounds of Clue! 



It has been quite awhile since my roommates and I have done a big group date so we decided to do one. Saturday night we gathered our dates and just went crazy. We started at our house at 6pm, we made homemade pizza and then played games. We played mafia and imaginiff, lately we have been really into playing games. We really wanted to go cosmic bowling so we stalled with the games until 8:45 then we headed to Sunset west bowling lanes! The night so far was just going so great, I was really worried about my date Michael because he was the new guy. The rest of the group were regulars-they are my family. Michael is the type of guy that can fit in anywhere and just meet new people like it's no ones business-he was just great. So we got to the bowling ally and had an amazing time!! I love bowling and I loved our group, I totally lost overall but it was still fun. After bowling we went to subzero-a new frozen treat place here. They take your base (ice-cream, yogurt, custard, etc.) then your flavor and mix-ins and then freeze it with nitrogen right in front of your face! In the end I had a great night, I really do love going on dates, Michael was such a gentleman and he is so funny it just was thee best first date! 








Sunday was very inspirational and uplifting, I received a calling and was set apart. I love priesthood blessings and know they are from my Father in Heaven. After church we napped, ate chicken rolls, and played clue. Since it is the first of the month I'd like to share my testimony, like I said earlier I got a new recommend. I just want everyone to know that I love the Temple and love going every week, it is the house of the Lord on this earth today and we are so blessed to have so many in our area. I challenge you that if you are not worthy to be in the Temple today that you try your very best to become worthy-the Temple is where you need to be today. I love you all and hope you stay safe this week!

Sunday, June 24, 2012

Summer Lovin

Anyone currently hating their summer needs to come live with me and my friends for a week...then you will  love your summer. Everyday brings something great here at Dixie Red Sands in St George, Utah. I didn't get a chance to blog last week so let's do a quick recap of last week (June 11th-17th) Monday for FHE we had our first activity with the Buena-Vista ward. It was bittersweet, I loved getting to know new people but I missed the regulars I usually see at FHE. Tuesday was my sweet roommate Randi's birthday; I love birthdays and was thrilled to plan hers. With all of us working it was really difficult to make every minute special for her. The real party started when she got off work-Holly decorated her door for when she came home, our stairs were decorated and we had a reserved parking stall for her! Nick took her to dinner then we took her to Fiesta Fun to do a couple rounds of go-karts. We brought her home for a Dairy Queen ice-cream cake and surprised her with sparklers!! It was the best! 



Friday after work Hol and I hit the road for Tooele, I was ecstatic and could not wait to go home and see my family! Friday we just watched a movie and went to bed, Saturday we hung out, cooked, played and just had a freaking great time!! My dad recently made a fire pit in our back yard-awesome I know-so I forced him to make us a fire so we could have smores and roasted star-bursts. It was so much fun and I loved every minute of it! Sunday we went to my grandparents house for a BBQ and we also talked about our Cruise in January...that's right folks this girl is going on a cruise. I am so so so excited and wish it was tomorrow! 







My cute parents!
That is last week now for this week! Monday for FHE we had a BBQ and played a get to know ya game, there are a lot of new faces and names that I need to remember. Tuesday Aubrey had a softball game and then we went to the Tuacahn to see Hairspray! It was so good and if you have a chance you should go, I also can't wait to see Aladdin it's going to be epic! 







The remainder of the week was spent working, going to the gym (Rand and I did so good this week), going to institute-we talked about the Atonement it was so very good, and just hanging out. Friday I deep cleaned my apartment and went through a ton of old papers. Saturday Hol, Tiana and I hung out, went to the Temple, watched lots of TV, and ended the night watching Man on a Ledge which is so good if you haven't seen it you should. Today was good it was the first Sunday in the new ward and it wasn't bad at all. The college building is not my favorite but I can handle it. We even had the opportunity to go back to the morningside ward-my beautiful sister sang in their sacrament meeting. It was absolutely amazing!! It brought me to tears and I am just so proud of her and want her to know that! I love you all and hope you have a great week! 

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Radiant Randi :)

Today might be just another day for you but for the girls of apt. 201  it's BIRTHDAY TIME!!! Today is June 12, 2012 and it just happens to be Randi Danielle Stratton's birthday! Since today is her 19th birthday I am going to give you 19 things you must know about her! I came to know Randi after she graduated high school in 2011 from Bonanza high located in Las Vegas, Nevada. In high school she was an avid lacrosse player...how sweet is that?! I wish I would have met her sooner so that I could have watched her play. She moved to St George that summer and after 2 different living situations she finally made her way to become my roommate-third times a charm I guess.


Her and her bestie Emily


Randi is such a family person-she loves her family.  She especially loves her mom, she is one of those girls that would live with her mom forever if it was socially acceptable! She does anything and everything with her family...she even shares her birthday with her older sister!! 


family pic at her sisters wedding!


all her siblings...plus Nick!
20 and 18..sister birthday! 
Randi loves to eat gold fish crackers and chicken (not together of course), she loves to sing in the shower with the radio blasting...every shower no matter what time it is. She loves many TV shows-Parenthood, Lost, Prison break, Glee, One Tree Hill, the bachelorette, the voice, and especially Law and Order: SVU.  She loves loves LOVES painting nails-she paints her fingers weekly sometimes even biweekly!

This is from last Christmas-notice all the nail things!
Last August Randi became the newest member of the LDS church, it was such a beautiful day and I am so glad I got to share it with her.





What else is there to know about Randi you ask? Well she currently works at Southern Utah Spine and Rehab as a receptionist and loves it. Her favorite flavor of blizzard at Dairy Queen is double fudge cookie dough. I recently found out that she loves the movie where the heart it-about the Walmart baby. She isn't a huge soda fan but when she is she enjoys a good Dr. Pepper. She owns an apple laptop and an iPhone-Steve Jobs was apparently her hero. She enjoys wearing Toms and owns a few pairs. She wears a snuggie with pride and brought snuggie into my life...I will forever be grateful to her!

This thing is her LIFE!

She owns a pair just like this! 




Randi just loves to laugh, she loves to be happy and have fun. She is so outgoing and loves just be active and doing something with her best friends and Fiance. Which brings me to my last thing-Nick Smith is Randi's best friend and the one she wishes to spend eternity with. They got engaged and April and plan to be married in December.







ENGAGED!!!

wedding countdown chain
 I love you Randi and hope you have thee best Birthday today!!  I am so glad that we became roommates one year ago and dread the day that you move out!