St. Patricks Day .... and my dear friend Nicoles Big " 25" Bday

Birthday Girl!
Charese and Tabbi at dinner

Nicole and I at her house
It looks like i have no arm in this picture.... so i had to post it.... thought it was funny!


Yesterday may have been St. Patrick's Day... However it was more importantly my friend Nicole's 25th Birthday. We went to dinner at Shirlington Thai and then to Nicole's house for delicious cake and ice cream. I love this girl! Her smile always brightens my day and she is always there to listen. I am so grateful that we have become great friends and hope that we are always close! Happy Birthday Darling!

Brunch at the Carlyle in Shirlington

Emily and Jen
Anne and Shelley
Rachel and Me
Group Shot
My hat looks funny b/c some bossy lady was walking by as we were about to take the picture and told me you couldn't see my eyes and pulled my hat up! She wouldn't let me fix it... gotta love old bossy ladies! LOL
Shells and I
Anne, Shells, and I one last time


On Shelley's last day in DC she wanted to have brunch at the Carlyle in Shirlington. We have heard amazing things about their food. We had so much fun and the brunch was amazing! Plus Rach got to join us which is always a special occassion!



This was right after I dropped Shelley off at the airport... she had so much luggage and it was so heavy... it was so hilarious to watch her try to carry 2 big suitcases, 1 big carry on, and her longboard. I'm Going to Miss These Girls! Peace Out

Dancing the Night Away ...... at the Skydome

Shelley, Jen, and I on our way up to the skydome
Getting their Groove On!
Shels and I
Jen and Shells Ready To Go Home
Jen, Shels, and I after a great night!


After the party on Friday night we headed over to the Doubletree Hotel. They have a dance club/bar at the top of the hotel. It's called the Skydome and it is so much fun when you go with a group of people. So... we headed up there around 11:30pm and met up with some friends. It was so much fun and something the girls have been wanting to do before they left!

Friday Night - Good-Bye Dessert Party

So... Friday night we had a going away dessert night for Shelley and Anne. We invited some friends over and had delicious cookie sundaes. It's sad seeing them getting ready to go but have been lucky to get a great new roommate Kisa this week. Here are a few pictures... Well.... most of the pictures are just of my roommates and a few friends but I promise there were a lot of people who showed up... just forgot to take pics. Enjoy

It's Time For The Girls To Move ..... SAD

So... this week/ weekend has been so busy with dinners and parties to say good bye to Shelley and Anne! Wednesday night a group of us went out to dinner in Friendship Heights to Maggiano's. A few of our good friends were going to be out of town this weekend so we had a little celebration .... it was so good and so much dang fun! I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard.... thanks to Millie really! LOL

Roomate Runs

One of the things I love most about my roommates is that they all enjoy going for runs! This keeps me motivated and gives me someone to run with 99% of the time. It also challenges me to pick up the pace sometimes!

Lots On My Mind This Week

So..... this week I found out some sad news. I have the most amazing family friends back home in fact I often call them my 2nd family. When I've been home in the past and gone over to visit I have met a wonderful family... The Eppersons. I found out a few months ago that he had been diagnosed with cancer. I've been able to keep up on how he was doing through his website.( www.caringbridge.org/visit/robepperson ) I didn't know them very well but I could see from the few times I was around them how much he loved his wife and 5 kids. He passed away 2 days ago.

So many memories come back from my dads illness as I have read his website and seen pictures of him. His wife Patti is the most faithful person. As I have read her journal entries every couple days it's amazing to see the faith she has in the Lord and his plan for her family. I love this message that someone left for her..." You will never be alone. The Savior, Jesus Christ suffered the very pain you feel now. He will hold and carry you until you can stand on your own two feet. May His Peace be with you now and always."

When my dad passed away it was then that I realized I wasn't alone. That my Savior suffered the same pain I felt and continue to feel in my life. I hope and pray that Patti and her kids continue to feel the love of our Savior and know that they are never alone. It is so hard right now and the burden seems so heavy she is having to carry. My heart breaks for their family as they are dealing with the loss of Rob. As they have been on my mind the last couple of days I have had so many vivid memories of my dad and his illness. It truly is a wonderful thing that we have the knowledge and gift of eternal families and I hope and pray that they can find some comfort at this time. May Patti and her family be blessed with peace and comfort at this time!
(I can't figure out how to transfer the pictures from the website so please check out the website... they are the most adorable family. Also I can't figure out how to highlight the link to take you to the site from here so you have to type it in ... sorry! )

It's Been A Crazy Week

The never ending walk to the park with these 3 kiddos! Never thought we'd make it home!
Making cupcakes with Sam and Maria

Miss Olivia.... I love this face

Sam took this random picture....Cheese!

Olivia and I hanging out..... Another Sam photograph!

Lots of working this week! Feels like I haven't had much time to do anything else. I love all these kids to pieces though! : )

Am I Living A Balanced Life???

So today my home teacher came over and gave a lesson on Living a Balanced Life. He asked me if I felt I was living a balanced life? Just wanted to put the question out there for others. I have been thinking about it all day and when I finally decide what I think I will write more. The article is in the February 2008 Ensign.
Here is a small quote from the article......

"I suspect that most everyone wants the kind of life that will bring lasting happiness. This, I believe, will come through charting a course leading to eternal life. It will be hastened and facilitated by heeding the promptings of the Spirit and by achieving proper balance.

When I speak of balance, I refer to spiritual, intellectual, physical, social, and economic factors. Balance is defined as mental and emotional steadiness; it is to bring into harmony or proportion." By Elder Robert F. Orton of the seventy

Mens Cologne

When I worked at Nordstrom a girl I worked with was sampling mens cologne to buy for her husband. She came over with a sample of this and oh my goodness! Every guy should own this cologne. It is amazing! There is nothing better then good smelling men! It is called PRADA MAN!