One Minute Manicure...

I love this stuff!

Mom got this One Minute Manicure for me for Christmas one year and I use it all the time. You just take a little scoop of it (a little goes a long way) and rub it all over your hands, feet, or wherever. The salt exfoliates and the oil smooths and by the time you're done rubbing all the salt off, your skin is soooo silky smooth.

It has been so amazing here in Utah since the weather is so dry and nasty, it helps my skin feel like new! It's been especially great since I've been married because now Brandon will elect to give me a mani/pedi anytime instead of me going out and spending money at a salon.

Pampered in the comfort of my own home :)

Thanks mom!

The Wizard & I

My amazing little sister Amber performed at her 6th grade talent show at Wiley Canyon Elementary this year.

This is a video of her wonderful performance.

Isn't she so talented? Such a big voice for such a little girl!!

Called to Serve...

One of my best friends has been called to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She received her call in the mail yesterday so a bunch of us gathered at her house with friends and family to see where she was going...

Tucson, Arizona Mission, Spanish speaking !!!

She reports to the MTC on June 3, 2009!

Me & Melis: Sophomore Year 2008

Melis and I have been roommates and besties since our Freshman year at BYU. We have had many fun adventures together and have had the opportunity to watch each other grow in all aspects of our lives. I am so excited to see Melis serve a mission and watch her grow ever more!We are so sooo proud of your decision to serve a mission Melis and are excited to see your progression and watch you touch the lives of others.

Ash, Me, Christina, & Melis: Freshman Year 2007

Ash, Melis, Me: Brick Oven 2008

Tiger Lily & Wendy: Halloween 2008

Whitney, Melis, & Me: Ultimate Game 2009

Happy Birthday C.j.!

Today is Bro bro's birthday!

Sweet 17 and never been kissed ;D

We have come so far lil bro...

well, maybe not that far!

Mr. Stud

You've ALWAYS had a way with the ladies.

...and crabs?

He is SO grown up! I can't get over how tall he is...he towers over me...actually he towers over everyone. He is a total people person...is loved by kids and adults alike! He's so handy and amazing at fixing cars, especially his M 7-15!

We are so proud of you and of how well you're doing in school, church, and your license! Keep being a great example to your sisters, friends, and family!

Happy Birthday Mr. Leprechaun. Love you lots and can't wait until you come visit us!

Happy St. Patti's Day to all!

Happy Birthday Dad!

To the best dad ever created!

Today is Dad's birthday!!!

The big 40

A Few of My Favorite Things:

I love all of our family vacations, shooting, supercross races, beach days, late night adventures, trips to Weber's, concerts, sitting in Burger King for over three hours just talking, sneaking into the hotel pools, daddy-daughter dates (aka shopping & Hollyweird), the pie fight we had for father's day, you trying to "broaden my horizons" with classical music, taking your boots off for a nickel, iHOP, you rolling me into a burrito when I was little, building block castles, playing "name that song", and all of the other fun times we've had! Most of all, thank you for all your hard work, your wonderful example, and all that you've sacrificed for me and our family. I love you!

Happiest Birthday Dad! I love you and I miss you so soooo much!

And Mom :-*

Happy Birthday Danika!

Today is Dani's birthday!

the BIG 13

Uh oh...mom and dad have another teenager in the house!

My cute lil sis is growing up so fast! Every time I go home she seems inches taller, ten times smarter, tremendously witty, and more and more beautiful! She never ceases to impress me with how talented, giving, and intelligent she is. This year she made the honor role, donated her report card money to her history teacher who lost his home in a fire, is half way done with her young women's personal progress, is on the basketball and volleyball team, always busy shakin it in hula class and performances and is a soon-to-be high schooler!

We are so proud of your example and of all your many accomplishments. Keep up the great work and have the most ravishing birthday sweets! We miss you and love you!

Valentines Day <3

This was Brandon and my first Valentines together as Mr. & Mrs. Williams.

It was by far the most delicious valentines I've ever had!

The day started off with breakfast in bed for Brandon. I made him heart shaped macadamia nut pancakes, homemade caramel syrup, and fresh berries! After breakfast we got ready for the day and headed out to campus, I had a test to take :( After my test Brandon and I drove out to Salt Lake for dinner at the Cheesecake Factory :D We got there at about 3:30 and luckily got away with only a 2 hour wait! While we were waiting we shopped around at the Fashion Plaza. A couple hours later we went back to the restaurant to be seated and the wait had doubled to over 4 hours! Right before dinner Brandon gave me my valentine gift...Handpicked Godiva chocolates MmMmm!

Then we settled down for a delicious meal followed by delicious cheesecake! I got the usual (lemon raspberry) and B got the Godiva one. After dinner we headed home and I gave Brandon his gift...a wedding album (FINALLY!)

After dinner and gifts we snuggled up to season 3 of House! Hahaha yea we're romantic.

Tag, Tag, another Tag

Fill out these 45 random questions and tag 10 people.

If I tagged YOU, it's because I want to know more about YOU!

(p.s. Mine is the modified version...I deleted the questions that I thought were dumb)

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

I don't think so...But I do know that Dad named me!

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?

Embarrassing but like two nights ago because I miss my fam so much.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

Probably the biggest waste of time in 6th grade...I have not used it once since!

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

Ham!

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

no sir...even though all my friends and family wish I did ;)

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

I hope so...

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?

Oh no...never :)

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

I would love to!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?

Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Just Bunches, Lucky Charms

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

Definitely

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?

Haagen Dazs Sticky Toffee Pudding

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

if they're happy, eyes, smile

15. RED OR PINK?

red is my favorite color but I love to wear pink things...you would think that it was my favorite...maybe it is?

16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

My hair...legs...skin...and that weird bump in my nose

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

Dad, Mom, Bro Bro, Dani, & Am...I'm even starting to miss Mus :/

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?

Sure...it gives me something to do when I'm working.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

Black pants with my black & white herringbone flats

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

Davin Archuleta...Utah radio station

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?

the big red, sparkly, kindergarten crayon

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?

Aqua Di Gio, Diesel for Men or Women, coconut lime verbena, Japanese cherry blossom, pink grapefruit

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

Amber

25. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?

Football, synchronized swimming, gymnastics

26. HAIR COLOR?

Brownish black?

27. EYE COLOR?

poop brown

28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?

no thank goodness!

29. FAVORITE FOOD?

dessert, Don Cuco

30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

I love scary movies but love is better

31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

I think Equilibrium...but maybe What happens in Vegas

33. SUMMER OR WINTER?

SuMmEr! I'm a true California girl...this frigid Utah weather is killing me

34. HUGS OR KISSES?

Kisses from Brandon hugs from my family and friends

35. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

Tera & Mom

36. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

Brandon

37. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

Sex & Gender 4th ed., Wing to Wing, Infant Development 6th ed., Turning Freud Upside-down

39. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?

House!

40. FAVORITE SOUND(S)?

the sound of the baby downstairs not crying

41. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

Stones of course!

42. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

Japanty

43. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

Does eating count? How bout spending money?

44. WHERE WERE U BORN?

West Hills Hospital in CA...I don't think it's there anymore though :(

45. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?

Whoever...it's just fun.

I TAG Brandon, Mom, Tera, Chelsea, Hilary, Aly, Carson, Annette, Stacy, & Auntie Ri!

Can You Say Awkward?

Story Time!

So today I was in the bathroom on campus changing into my work pants. For some reason the stall door didn't lock all the way but it stayed closed so I figured eh whatever I'm just changing really quick.

So when I was taking my jeans off they got stuck on my sock so I balanced on one foot and pulled them off.

(you can probably see where this is going)

Needless to say...I lost my balance and as I reached my hand out to catch myself on the stall door, it swung open and I fell out of the stall, flat on the ground, pants down!

SOOOO embarrassing!

Feel free to share your most embarrassing story here so I don't feel like such an idiot!

My Chair

I WANT THIS CHAIR!!!

It is the cutest, most comfy chair EVER!

And I love LOVE LoVe it.

We found it the other day at Pier One...unfortunately it's like $565 or something lame...but isn't it the cutest chair you have ever seen...BRANDON...isn't it?!