Jive Dance

I just performed in my second annual concert with my dance studio, Jive, this last weekend and had a blast! There was a total of five peformances, but I skipped out on the two Friday night performances to attend the wedding!

Lots of family and friends came to support me, which I greatly appreciated! Two of my nieces, Mazie and Ellie, were also in it, and danced to their heart's content!

My good friend Tianne prepping for one of the performances.

Pretty sleepy and sick with a cold.

Two of my late night practice buddies, Tianne and Christina.

This year's theme was Unique Girls, so each dance represented a different type of girl. Our class was Tomboys, and we danced to Holla Back by Gwen Stefani.

L-R: Millie, Tajia, Meg, Stacey, Tianne, Me, Christina, Sam and Tania

I've really enjoyed dance this year because of the friends I've made!

My adorable nieces, Mazie and Ellie. Mazie danced to a car wash song, and Ellie to a surfer song. They were both so great! Way to go girlies!

In our finale costumes, which was my favorite dance. Super hard to learn, and the fastest beat ever, but really fun! This dance was to the last song from Hairspray, my favorite movie!

Ava thought it was so funny to kick me in the head!




My other late night practice buddy, Amy!

So yes, I take an adult jazz dance class. And yes, our skirts were really THAT short.

The Main Event!

Well, the knot has been tied. Tightly. It's one of those forever and ever knots. We're very happy for Jon and Haley Hall, and hope they are enjoying their honeymoon in Hawaii.

The day began at 9:30 at Robert Cole with some Kneader's breakfast. Supplies present to prep Haley for her big day: 1/2 inch curling iron, Uptight curling spray, clear hair elastics, dozens of bobby pins and hair pins, and gallons of hairspray. I wouldn't even know where to begin with the make-up Mallory used for Haley, let's just say she's incredible!

After Haley was properly primped I ran home to change, and prep myself. Well, Tadd and I were on time and I'm quite proud of myself, until we reach Lindon (sealing is at Mt. Timp) and I realize...just guess what I realized...I forgot my recommend! Of course the sealing is in 10 minutes.

I immediately called Whitney and she assured me she'd hold off the sealer! Tadd got us home in 8 minutes, and back in 12, amazing! We'd only missed a few minutes, but it was completely obvious that I was the sister who left her recommend at home. I can't tell you how many people congratulated the bride and groom, and then approached me to tell me how glad they were that I could make it. Gag. As if I wasn't embarrassed enough!

The sealing was beautiful, and I couldn't be happier for my little sissy. After the sealing there was much picture taking to be done, which makes for many hungry people. Some of us headed to Mi Ranchito for nourishment, and then to our apartment for nap time.

The reception was held at The Historic Southworth Hall on center street in Provo. The hall for the Hall's was decorated beautifully, and we had a wonderful time dining on salads, pastas, fruit and cake. I have to say I quite enjoyed myself, and it was great seeing friends from our old ward, and hanging out with family that came in from out of town!

I'm definitely looking forward to the next wedding, which I hope happens soon!



More pictures to come when Whitney sends hers to me!

From Temple to Tucanos

With the wedding on Friday, Thursday was a day of family and such. Haley went through the temple in Provo in the afternoon, and then we headed to Tucanos for dinner. Tadd was unfortunately throwing up LOTS that day, so he could not attend. Luckily, he passed it along to Mark the next day, what a relief!

The oh-so happy couple!

Don't worry, that one belongs to Megan, not Mal.

My cousin Chad and his wife, Janeen. We love these guys!

Preggy Whit and Ethee

My cute parents. Darling, eh?

Haley's BFF Tiff and mate-Mike

Momma Sue and Momma-in-Law Michelle

Whit and Kit

Try to ignore that thing behind these two lovely ladies

"Yeah-huh"

We had a lovely time at the temple and Tucano's. I promise you I ate my weight in garlic sirloin, and cod fish. I then drowned my insides with Brazillian Lemonade. Yummmmmmmmm. Thank you to the Hall's for putting on the wedding dinner! We had a delightful time!

May Showers bring May Weddings

Well, that title was lame-o, but I'm not. In reference to "more on that later" from my prev post, here are pics of the wedding shower festivities. There are a plethera, be prepared

Decor and Refreshments

People in Attendance

Mel, Mar, Me and Mal (Mal and I hosted the shower)

Mommy and her friend Lori, who made the most amazing cheesecake bites for the shower. Thank you Lor-Lor! And be careful carrying that bit of Reeses Peanut Butter cake near your chest next time...

Jennie and Milan Curtis, she looks exactly like a cabbage patch doll. But no "Xavier Roberts" squiggle on her bum, I checked.

Lora, Bree (our super duper awesome helper for the shower), Mal and Aunt Patricia.

All the ladies enjoying themselves. It looks like Marie may be entertaining the crowd.

Gifts

Hells received many a gift, and things of all categories. From pillows and blankets, to food processors, to aprons, and lingerie, she's covered! (Or uncovered...)

Aves and I snapping pictures of the gift-opening.

Apparently, one of Jon's fantasies (can I state this on the world wide web?) is for Haley to be cooking in the kitchen wearing just what she's holding up. Scandalous!

Hells and her BFF Tiff. Love her bangs.

Three little ladies chillin' in the corner.

Thanks Mally for being the brains behind the operation!

And thanks to Haley for getting married!

Wonderous Weekend

Just needed to inform all of you that we had a great weekend. We enjoyed some niece & nephew time on Friday, and watched the Jazz win.

Saturday was Hell's shower, so I enjoyed family and friend time (more to come on that later), while Tadd played a little golf. That night we ate Thai food, watched the Jazz game, built a fire, and burned marshmallows with friends Linsey and Matt Arnell.

Sunday was filled with churchy time, Tadd's family (sans Tadd - slaving away at the golf course), my parent's home, 4-wheeling, and a meet n' greet with Aunt P.

I'm ready for a vacation.

Important Information II

I believe I have alarmed a number of people, let me straighten this out. The reason I cannot have a baby right now is because we are not financially ready for one, and would like for Tadd to be finished-ish with school, not because we physically can't (at least to my knowledge). Sorry all.

Wall of Shame

In reference to Whit's post:

It's a darn shame that:

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I can't rinse my mouth with cold water because I'm fairly sure I have about three cavities and it hurts.

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I can't find about three checks from the salon that I desperately need to deposit.

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I don't have a diet coke fountain at my desk. An IV just wouldn't do because I couldn't taste the bubbly!

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Tanning isn't healthy for you. I do still visit the tanning beds occasionally, I will admit, but finding a good self-tanner is a biotch of a task. My fave so far is Bare Escentuals Faux Tan.

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Although I feel I am equivalent to a princess, I still have to do regular peasant-like things like pick up my car after an oil change.

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I am missing a dress rehearsal and two dance performances 'cuz sister-Haley is getting married. (Love you Hal!)

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P.S - Please excuse my junior high-like asterisks, this is not by choice. It is the only solution I can come up with for my stupid spacing situation.

P.P.S - I love alliteration

Important Information

I was being facetious about my swiss cheese bones, sorry to alarm you Meggie. I realize the tag was meant to be serious, but I couldn't resist. Sorry!

Linney's Tag

Post these rules on your blog. Answer these 15 questions about yourself on your blog.

List: 3 Joys, 3 Fears, 3 Goals, 3 Current obsessions/collections, 3 Random/surprising facts.

Tag five people at the end of your post by leaving their names. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

3 Joys:
1. Family and friends
2. Dance
3. Taddow

3 Fears:
1. Insane asylums, whether it's admittance or visitation
2. Infertility
3. Losing my job

3 Goals:
1. To raise a happy and healthy family in the gospel
2. Be a good example to my kids
3. Someday have a room in my home JUST for my jeans

3 Current obsessions/collections:
1. Blogging
2. Organizing
3. Friend time with Kristen, I totally have a crush on her.

3 Random surprising facts:
1. I really want a baby so badly, and am very sad that I can't yet.
2. My feet suffocate under covers. They must be sticking out.
3. My bones are holey. They resemble swiss cheese, and the doctors say I'm perfectly healthy.

I will now tag the following: Tysen, Kecia, Megan, Janeen and Ali

Husband Nearly Widowed

Guess what I did tonight?

Yes, I went to a spinning class at Gold's Gym. I would now like to consider myself the next Lance Armstrong. Fine, that is way more than 100% a lie. I just about DIED.

People call this fun!? Sure, if you prefer your butt bones bruised, thighs burning like a fire lit in your pants, aching arms, and the feeling of frozen lungs. Sure, then it's fun.

I imagine I'll be back in the saddle next week...

Lovely Things!

I just discovered a very lovely website, http://www.violet.com/. I am in love with bold black and stark white, and fell in love with the following.

This especially. I'd like a cute apron to motivate me to spend time in the kitchen doing more than making buttered toast with raspberry jam.

And these, for my sister, Whitney. I want her to have all things bird-like.

More Saturday Activities

With only one hair cut yesterday, Saturday was one of a kind. I went to a baby shower in the morning for a friend from work, Chieh Hansen, at the cutest house in Provo. Do you love the blue walls?
I don't see friends on Saturdays outside the salon, so I had oodles of fun.

Two foreigners at the shower, Susan and Paula. Love these girls!

I'm not at all a fan of shower games, but the games we played at this one were so clever! No "Smell the Candy Bar in the Diaper" game or "Taste n' Guess the Baby Food". We played this cute matching memory game, there were candy bars you had to match to pregnany/baby terms. ie. Jelly Belly - postpartum belly, M&M's with nuts - baby boys, 100 Grand - hospital bills, etc. Clever, eh!?

After dinner with the in-laws at Carrabba's, I met up with some of my besties at CPK! Do not worry, I did not have two meals, but I certainly indulged in some delicious dessert!

Jessi and Eric Cannon. They live in Las Vegas and came into town for her grandma's funeral, yeah! Yeah to the reunion, of course.

The girlies. Tiana, on the right, just got home from her mission in West Virginia not even a month ago, it was so good to see her!

Last time TT saw us Ali was the brunette and I was the blondie!

Dumbhead Ali is moving back to Texas in June, Jessi never comes to visit, and TT is too cool for me, so I'm back to no hair school friendlings. :(

Carrabba's

Some of the family gathered at Carrabba's to celebrate Steve's birthday Saturday night. The food is delectable, and there is too much of it! Get the Spiedino something next time you're there. Delish!

Sunday evening we had a family get together at the Cox Homestead with cakes, ice cream and presents to boot!

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Try to look past Ava's creepy face in the picture above.

Proud Papa and Grandma with all their grandkids last Christmas.

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Happy birthday Papa, we love you!

TWO Others!

April 26th is one popular birth date! In addition to Megan's, both my father-in -law, Steve, and cousin, Janeen, were born on this day! This is to you!
More to come on the festivities of Steve's celebration