D is for Dating Drama

Okay so I have been OBSESSED with the Bachelorette this season and for my A-Z posting I thought it would be fun to take a poll. I'd like to know who you want Jillian to choose this season, Ed or Kiptyn. Leave a comment and we will see who the crowd chooses.

I personally think she got rid of my favorite Reid. You could tell he really loved her but just had a hard time expressing it in words. He was devastated when he left and I was too! :) But if I had to choose from the two left, I would choose Kiptyn. I have liked Kiptyn from the beginning but Reid started to win my heart over half way through the season. There is something about Ed that I can't stand. Maybe it was those green shorts! YIKES!

C is for College Days

Okay I thought it would be fun to post pictures of college and to share the memories I had at UVSC in Orem, Utah. I went to UVSC all 4 years and loved every minute. I made new friends and met interesting roommates. I dated lots guys some good, others bad but the days in college shaped me into who I am today. I would never trade the precious friends I have to this day that made my college experience the best ever!

B is for Blogging

Blogging has become one of my favorite things to do in the whole world. Everyday I check facebook, email, and of course get the updates from all my friends in the blog world. I love how me and my friends and family can keep in touch through blogging. When we live all over it's hard to see each other and find time to call each other on the phone. So I am indeed thankful for the wonderful discovery of blogs. I am addicted!

A to Z Thoughts by Ashlyn

So I wanted to do something a little different since lately I haven't had much to BLOG about. So what I am going to do is post something we have been doing or a thought each week or every other day that goes with each letter of the alphabet. We will start today with A.

A is for Arizona
Arizona is such a wonderful place and I think its a good start to my A-Z Posts. We have been in Arizona for two years and we have loved it since we moved here. Everyone asks why we like it and how do we live with the intense heat in the summer? Of course my answer is that we adapt to it. We do things inside during the summer months and do ALOT of swimming to keep cool. Its alot like winters in Utah. They are miserable but you get through it. Plus you make up with the 3 months of bad heat for 9 months of BEAUTIFUL weather! Its hard to think we may have to leave next year and go to another state to finish up Jon's schooling. He is applying to graduate schools all over the United States. So we will see where we end up. But for now Arizona is our home and we love it!

Hot Pink Candy Buffet

Just a few weeks ago I had a bridal shower for my friend from school, Melyssa. I wanted to do a fun candy buffet where the guests could fill up treat bags with all kinds of pink, white, and black candy. It turned out so cute and I promised some friends I would post pics. I am also loving my new vinyl lettering that I am doing! Let me know if you want something made. Im not really doing a business but I do special orders for friends and family of course!

Team Ugly Retreat 2009

This past weekend my girlfriends came down to Arizona to have a team ugly reunion! We were nicknamed Team Ugly by two of our boyfriends in high school (I don't know why they called us that but it has stuch since then). We had tons of fun. We started out tubing down the Salt River, saw the movie "The Proposal", went swimming, went shopping at Scottsdale Fashion Square, ate some good pizza and pizookie at Oreganos in old town Scottsdale and laughed our pants off. I was exhausted today when my girls went home but I had so much fun and I hope we continue doing this yearly. Love ya girls!

Thrifty Craft Project

So in Arizona we have a boutique that sells the cutest things however it is a little spendy. Most the time when I go into Orange Patch I see things I like and I tell myself, "Oh I could make that for a fraction of the cost." But most the time I never get around to making the things. Well this time I did! My sister and cousin got these cute calendars from the store but I told myself I wouldnt pay $170 for the thing. So.... I made one for ALOT cheaper! In total my magnetic, wipe off calendar cost me $22. Awesome huh? Plus, its so cute!!

The $170 magnetic board from Ala Board which is sold at Orange Patch

The $22 magnetic board made by Ashlyn :)