Jamie and Jeff's wedding day

Ok here is the wedding day. We had a great time. Just the usual wedding stuff. --so this blog will be more of a picture one. My cousin Melissa did our hair. (we thought we needed to do something cool) We met Jamie and Jeff at the temple when they came out. And then the party began.

They were married in the Mount Timpanogos Temple.

Deb, Vern, Jen, Mom and family down the line. Friends after the wedding.

Jamie's old roommates checking out her ring. Andra, Allison, Camille, and Courtney.

Lisa with Allison and Courtney. Jeff's family.

After the temple extravaganza, we headed to the North Hampton house for the wedding luncheon. Great foodl. My favorite was the dessert.

Doug, Diane and Grandpa Pope. Melissa is the one not looking at the camera. Marquita (blue) brought up Grandpa Pope. We were so greatful for that. She felt it was important for Grandpa to see his grand-daughter get married.

Jenna and Jen and Emily. (hottest ticket in town)

Then the real fun began. The reception was at the Bunglaw. We had a great time talking with family and friends and being the present girls. (We definitely need nieces or nephews for the next wedding--we're too old for that job)

We decorated the car before they left. Since it was a rental car, we were pretty nice. Just a few cans tied on the exhause pipe, (thanks to whoever helped shine the light so Vern could tie it just right) and a few hearts on the windows and crate paper. Got to love it.

Jamie did throw the bouquet and it was just Lisa, Emily and me. We were getting ready to elbow each other down (thanks Jake for talking strategy with me earlier. He was worried about the height the sistas had on me ) that we totally missed the toss. I picked it up off the floor before the girls. So if that counts..... and we believe in miracles.....hummmmm!

It was such a fun day. We are excited to have Jeff in the family. Can't wait to visit Portland!

Happy Halloween

Ok--I had to show my Halloween pictures. I was able to dress up twice this year. It was very exciting. It always takes twice for me to perfect the costume. I can usually talk myself out of it until I dress up once. Then I can't wait to dress up again.

I was going for Vampire. (Thanks to my love of Angel and Buffy) The cloak is my favorite part of the costume. I wish it was cool to wear it everywhere!

I also like the black lipstick and the long hair.

This was just proof that I went to my ward Halloween party. Julie and Adell were doing the "Beat it" dance. (They had to learn it for a roommate's wedding. My sisters are totally doing that at my wedding--I am so not kidding!!)

Vampire Bride, Pirate or Captian Morgan, Mrs. Roper (aka, Toni, Amy and Kathy)

Every year Toni and I walk around the school and take pictures of what we see. Here are a few of my favorites

The front office dress up as Hogwarts. It was pretty cool. Stacie dressed Hawaiian style.My roommate was a Dark Angel. My favorite thing are the wings and the wig. It totally rocks!

We were posing with my friend Nancy.

Striking a pose!

Doug and Wade, getting into the spirit of things. (I Duh, and Who Duh--as in I da man and Who da man?) Nice huh?

It's fun to be someone else for a day. I can't wait for Halloween next year.

Fall Break

I had a great Fall Break. First of all I went with my sister to Gardner Village to check out the witches. These are a few of my favorite pictures.

You can't read the sign, but it says, "you call me a witch like it's a bad thing" I liked it.

My next adventure was up at the Homestead helping out my cousin with some activities. Melissa and I helped out with the pumkin launch. It was pretty fun.

The kids really liked this game. Some of them were able to shoot the pumpkins pretty far. Sometimes they almost pulled us over.

The next event was carmel apples. I was getting more frustrated with the parents of the kids. They did have a good time.

Everything went pretty smooth, however I found out that I cannot work with the public--beyond teaching thier kids. (keep up the good work Lisa and Errol. )

The night ended with making chicken with pesto, mocha german cheesecake and bracelets. So fun.

Then on Sat. we hit the Farmer's market. This was way cool. There are so many people just walking around and they sell such great food. I bought the best tasting hummas. So good! I have to attend a lot more next year.

Jamie's Bridal shower

A few weeks ago we had Jamie's bridal shower. (a bridal shower while the guys were at priesthood) She requested no games, so we had a great little get together with soup and lots of desserts. Anytime we can have a party it's loud time.

She got some fun things and all the presents were rather tame and in clean taste.

Until Deb and Jess's present.

Deb came through. We think she was more embarrassed about the presents then Jamie was.

After the priesthood session the guys stopped by for some food and to join in on the fun.

Can't wait for the next party!

Tagged

I've been tagged. I am supposed to post my 4th picture in my 4th photo folder. Then tag 4 people.

This was the night of the Breaking Dawn release. Jen and Jenna and I wore our Team Edward t-shirts, got all tattooed up and then made smoothies. Good times.

I tag: Deb Hiatt, Amy Hampton, Lisa, Melissa Pope.

Fabulous Friday

My mom's ward had Fabulous Friday instead of Super Saturday. Lisa and Amy and I all signed up to have a night of crafts. I was pretty excited. I signed up for 3 little projects. (or so I thought)

Here we are just starting off with our witches boot. It really did not look that hard. Notice the smile on Lisa's face, that all disappeared when 3 hours later we were still working on the same freakin' boot.

Here is the middle part of the process. Painting was not bad. The worst part was lacing up the boot. It was so weird and a little complicated. Amy mastered the lacing up part and had to help everyone else. I kept thinking that we are almost done, so we did not break for dinner. We did keep up with the Diet Coke. And Jane (Amy's mom, and Fab Friday planner) kept us going with fabulous prizes and snacks and drinks. It was SO fun!!

I think the boot did me in, because I never took anymore pictures. I just got the final one.

I also made a pumpkin. That went a lot quicker then the boot. Lisa was making flower clips to put in your hair. She made me some and keep putting them in my hair. Now the boot in hanging in my house. I love it, but still laugh thinking about how long it took us. I still have to finish one project, it was an advent calendar for Christmas. Hopefully, we won't have a repeat of the boot.

Sewing Day

My roommate made the cutest bag ,so of course I had to have one too. On Labor Day we went shopping for fabric. I was so excited. I got it all cut out and then we sewed it later that week.

It has been a long time since I have sewed anything. I did make pajama pants 2 years ago and swore I would never sew anything again. Well this bag was just too cute to resist. My roommate was great to tell me exactly what to do--that is the only way to do it.

Marianne cutting out her fabric. It was so much fun. We watched the Parent Trap and sewed away.

Drum roll please.......

The final product. It only took me 3 hours to sew. I thought that was pretty good. I love how big it is. You can fit so much in it.

This is a picture of the inside. It has three pockets in it. My favorite part is the animal print. I just had to work that into the bag. I found out that I am not the straightest sewer and I'm not a perfectionist. It works. Don't look too closely or you will see all the mistakes. I can't wait to sew another one!