26 on the 26th!

MegRomo turned 26 today, and I'd like to publicly wish her a very merry birthday! I could write a novel on the things I love and have learned from my sissy, but I will spare you all, and name a few on my humble blog.

This sister of mine and me connect on a level most wouldn't understand. Want to know why we're sisters? Well you see, my birthday is August 13th. 13+13=26. April and August both start with an A! Do you get it? Yes, a different level indeed.

Megan is super duper talented, and shares her talents, BONUS! If you haven't noticed my amazing headers, you're a fool. You may thank her for those, and also THESE gems. The girl oozes talent!

There is a very deadly combination. Megan + debit card + Caitlyn + debit card = Disaster. But a fun one, at that! Meggie is one of the best shopping buddies, and luckily she's the type that silences her voice of reason!

I also fink she's g-g-gorgeous, so I shall post a number of photographs.

Probably my favorite picture. Jack loves his Aunt (pronounced Awnt, cuz she's weird) Meg.

Meg's stomping grounds, Sparks, NV, is roughly eight hours from Provo. Does that stop her from driving here every six weeks to support me in my hairing? Those three hours we spend together at the salon every month and a half are treasured. (Don't even expect us to be finished under three hours, not happenin'.)

She married this guy 6 1/2 years ago (correct?). We certainly love him, and applaud her choice.

Two beauties. It's alright, you can be jealous of them.

She loves her little Soph-baby, that little beast.

Although she's modest (ok, not so much), and may not consider herself a true yogini, I certainly do. If only I was as motivated...

I love you sister, and wish you the bestest birthday. Rub a lamp.

Up and coming...

The third post of the weekend, and this one, as well, has to do with a wedding. It's becoming a darn epidemic. But a good one, at that.

There was much prepping and primping Saturday morning in preparation for the bridals/groomals. Click HERE for the professional photos.

And indulge yourself a bit in the amateur photos below...

Mal hard at work...don't bug her. Your head...bit off.

First stop was Mt. Timp, where the lovebirds will wed May 9th.

Me and Cora. Unforatuntely, she couldn't stick around. She had errands to run. People to see, places to go! The life of 13 month old...


Second stop. The grassy knoll below the temple. I kindly asked some ruffian if we could borrow his spiffy scooter for pictures, and he agreed.

Third location (yes, the Stott's seriously dedicated roughly five hours of their life to the Halls): Railroad tracks. This site made for some amazing pictures.

And I was sure to keep my ear to the rail to ensure the safety of our soon-to-be-newlyweds.

Fourth location: Junk shop in American Fork. The description of this place is quite deceiving. It's more of a treasure shop! I could spend hours in this place full of antiques, doo-dads and knick knacks! I purchased a quite lovely anitque cheest of drawers for our bathroom that I may post some other time.


Is this green door amazing or what?

Of course there was a vintage truck parked outside the shop. It's for sale too! But only if you have...one...million...dollars.

A rope swing hung innocently by the shop, so Lauren and I tested our strength swinging across the raging river of death!


I quite surprised myself when I found myself high and dry post-swing. Yay me! Lo, on the other hand, dropped into the river. I win!

There was a fifth location, but I skipped out early to attend the BYU volleyball game with Taddow.

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Overall...lovely, WINDY day. Hells was beautiful, and Jon handsome. Congrats you two!

Bonus Wedding

When Mom and I were finished with the sealing, and on our way to get our shoes we saw neighbors from our old ward! It just so happened that Malia Sadowski was married right before Linsey, so we were able to see Malia as well!

Nikki (sister), Kim (mom), Malia

Linsey & Matt's Wedding

Our friendlings Linsey Meyer and Matt Arnell were married yesterday, April 19 in Salt Lake. Tadd was unable to go because of work and a golf tournament, but luckily my mommy was able to accompany me (Linsey's high school mom). We had such a great time together!

Lins and Matty coming out of the temple!

Doesn't she look beautiful!?

I also ran into an old friend from high school, Tawny (Judkins) Gause, and it was so great seeing her! Yes, I realize I'm a repeat offender with my outfit. Get over it.

Pretty Lins with her sisters Kristin and Amanda

Joseph Smith Memorial Building for the luncheon

Although Lins and I sometimes go months without seeing each other, I still consider her one of my best friends; we can always pick back up right where we left off! We've had some hilarious times together, and I couldn't be more happy to see her marry Matt, who is equally as awesome as she is.

Case in point: rather than cut the cake like most normal people, they each bit a corner! And then things got violent...


The wedding guests held sparklers as the couple left for the honeymoon. I tried my hardest to light Linsey's hair on fire, but to no avail...

And then...the car. Complete with whip cream, syrup and vaseline.

Congratulations Arnells, we wish you the best!

AIDA!

My talented sissy, Lo, performed as Aida in the broadway musical, AIDA, and rocked the freakin' house. We older sisters knew she had talent, but not like this! Lo sang in eleven songs, many of them solos or duets, and let's just say...my jaw DROPPED.

La La played an African-American princess, Aida, of Nubia. Aida is captured and made to be a slave, but falls in love with royalty of Egypt, her country's archenemy.

In preparation for the play!

Front row Joe!

Matchy shoes! And...what does this have to do with broadway?

Excitement radiates from the Mal Pal

Mama, Markie, Meg, Jon and Hells

And now...for your viewing pleasure, some stills of the play...

Captured by the Egyptians

Sixchix rule: No kissing until you're 16, and then you get a trip to Disneyland with Mom. The deal has always been that when Lo makes it ALL the girls go, which we have planned for October.
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Lo turns 16 July 30th, but was lucky enough to receive her first kiss (Mom approved) on stage during rehearsals for the play. She's said her experience with kissing thus far has been unimpressive, poor thing.

I'm feeling slightly queasy by this act in the play.

Luckily I didn't catch a picture of the two kissing, or there would be vomit on my keyboard at this moment.

This song was incredible! I'm so proud of my lil' sissy!

The two lovers have been discovered, immediately before his arranged marriage to the princess of Egypt. He (Radames) made his vows only to be put to death by the Pharaoh, with his love, Aida.

We felt like stars just being there with our celebrity sister!

The attending fam, minus Mom. Don't mind my gray hair, I've been under a lot of stress.

To Lo: I am so dang proud of you, and hope you sincerely know that. You are such a talented young lady, and definitely someone I look up to! Continue sharing your gifts, and you will be blessed. Love you much!

My Sissy Mal Pal

I apologize for the delay in this post, I'm a lousy sister

Sister #5, Mallory Robin, turned 20 yesterday! I had the pleasure of spending Friday and Saturday night with Mally just playing, and it was a treat, indeed! Here are a few things I LOVE about sister-five.

1. She is a very thoughtful person, and does her best not to speak ill of others.
2. She is my gym buddy, and makes me feel motivated!
3. Not a single member of the family has to wonder if Mal loves them. She expresses that all the time.
4. She loves her mother, and appreciates her! (See proof below)

5. She's BEAUTIFUL. I feel like a little gremlin standing next to her, she just radiates!
6. Mal is oh-so creative, and it shows in everything she does. She is true to herself, and issues creativity everywhere she goes!

7. The girl is HILARIOUS. No joke. She has got the best sense of humor.
8. She's the discount shopper queen, and has introduced me to sweet designer jeans at a lower price!
9. Even though she's getting all growed up, she can be a total goof and act immature with me.

10. She's the beauty expert, and has introduced me to a whole new world of make up!
11. The footage my mom caught of her as a wee one could have me rolling on the floor for hours. "She's an alien, Ma!"
12. It's a joy to eat out with her because she finds joy in food, like I do!

13. Although this may not be what mother wants to hear, but Mallory cusses funnier than everyone I've ever met. I think if one should swear, they should make it funny, and then it cancels out the sin.

Read THIS poem my mother wrote that perfectly describes one of my favorite sisters. Love you Mally!