Mesa with Jodi

Tuesday morning I hopped on a plane super early 5:00 a.m. I arrived in Phoenix at about 10 and spent the day with my good friend Jodi Cantrell. We saw "Reflections of Christ" at the Mesa Temple visitor's center. It was a photo exhibit that represented typical paintings of Christ's life. It was very powerful and a must see.
All spirituality aside, we then had make-overs with the new Fafi line at the MAC store. It's a super-fun line and Jodi's understands my obsession. Scary when we both get together. We then got massages. What a great day. Thanks Jodi! It was amazing!

The Toy Fair

Monday we were extremely tired but had to get in just a little more fun. Tara and I enjoyed a little "Crumbs" cup cakes (you gotta try the Blackout, it's ecstasy) while Mark helped his dad at the Toy Fair. Anyone need a Polypong? I know a place you can get one. They're super fun.

Sunday in NYC.

So, Sunday we went to the singles ward in Union Square and then went to ground zero and crossed the Brooklyn Bridge. It was chilly but beautiful. We then went to Erin's house in Brooklyn.

New York

We came to New York last night on the Greyhound bus. Then we took the subway to Queens to the Bangerter's house. Oddly enough the connection was through Tara. The Bangerter's are her good friend's parents and coincidentally 2nd cousin's of Mark's. Saturday we spent the day shopping (yeah Forever 21), saw Legally Blonde on Broadway and then ate at Max Brenner's Chocolate by the Bald man. It was a super fun/exhausting day.

Valentine' s Day Cont..

I had squash ravioli for an appetizer, salad frisee, mahi mahi, and chocolate cake for dessert. Mark had carrot soup, roast beef (tenderloin?), and the airy chocolate heart for dessert (pictured). He also bought me a divine box of chocolates from Teuscher on Newbury Street. Every girl should be treated so well. Thank you, Love.

Valentine's Day

What an awsome boyfriend I have. Valentine's Day was a literal dream this year. Mark took me to dinner at Upstairs on the Square. It's located in Harvard Square and is all pink interior with zebra carpet. It was dreamy.

So Freakin' Hot!

So, I'm basically surrounded by hottest people I know. Check out these pictures, one with my boyfriend Mark and the other with my roommate Shelly. They are amazing people with so much patience. These pictures were taken on Martin Luther King Day. Were went to a friend's house and made homemade pizza!

New Year's 2008

So, It's been one year since I started this blog. I love keeping an account of my life this way. I want to thank such wonderful family and friends for making this last year so enjoyable. I'm truly blessed and hope that I can bring as many blessings to all of you this year that you brought me.

Christmas 2007

On the 23rd my family and I went to Grandma and Grandpa Newton's for Christmas fun. The family did talent's while Julianne's (she's my cousin) boy, Kyler, waited patiently for the strings to begin. He thought we'd like to hear a little Kazoo!
On the 24th we went to the Ryser side family celebration at Ralph and Sue's. It was wonderful to be with family and hear Grandpa Ryser tell his annual Christmas Story " By Invitation of Jesus".
On the 25th we just chilled with our Christmas gifts (Thanks family for your generousity!) Then, I spent a little time with Mark's family. Thanks for a wonderful Christmas this year!

Christmas with Mark

Soon after Thanksgiving, Mark and I went to the Boston "Nutcracker". They put on a beautiful show. We also went to the Cambridge Stake Messiah Sing-in and a fun little one man show of "It's a Wonderful Life". Mark new I liked that movie so he surprised me with tickets. What a sweetie!