Merry Boxing Day

We had a wonderful Christmas!

Now everyone in my family is the proud owner of an ipod touch 4G!

Including my great, great dad....

and here is my Christmas present to you:



Merry Boxing day!

Happy 21 to me!

Today I am 21!

Hooray!

This is me at age 21:

just so darn happy to finally be LEGAL!

This morning my family woke me up and took me to Kneaders for some delectable french toast, and now we are off to a moooovie!

YAY!

Christmas Star

The other day I went to my favorite store in the world.

IKEA

Oooooooh, I could never get sick of this place.

They have the best deals,

the cutest furniture,

the most wonderful Swedish Meatballs,

and the BEST frozen yogurt ever!

They had some nice Christmas decorations up, and there was one that caught my eye.

I bought this little beauty.

$12

Now wasn't that a great steal?

I love it. It hangs in my bedroom, from my ceiling.

I think I'll leave it up year-round.

Found this little gem today

This was probably about three yearsish ago.

I watched it.. and laughed so hard.

Dear Erin, You're welcome!

hahaha

Have a wonderful MONDAY!

and p.s. i am now done with finals :)

As seen on TV

Last night was our annual Taco Amigo Christmas Party.

Every year, we have a white elephant gift exchange.

This year this is what I got:

BUMPITS!!

You've heard of the double bumpit i'm sure.... but what about the TRIPLE bumpit?

...and then I turned into a stegosaurus:

And now, my liking for bumpits has increased ten-fold.

Best X-mas tunes EVER

These Christmas albums remind me of my childhood... We would break out the Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving, bast these tunes, and have a grand old time while putting up the decorations.

1. Dolly Parton -(make sure you listen to the song Christmas to Remeber) Listen to it here.
2. The Osmond Family Christmas
3. Carpenters Christmas
4. Celine Dion Christmas
5. Christmas with The Chipmunks
6. John Denver Christmas (please please PLEASE listen to this song right now. You'll love it!)
7. The Muppet's Christmas Carrol
8. White Christmas Album

That about sums it up. Oh man, I just can not get enough of these songs this time of year. I love them. (:

Enjoy!

read with a british accent

"It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for it to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad."

-C.S. Lewis

And that's how I remember to draw a basketball hoop.

Tonight was a very educational night.

I went to Jordan Makin's House.

(You can read his blog here.)

Anyway.. I learned a lot from Jordan tonight.

1. He taught me everything there is to know about basketball.

You know.. about what the Point Guards, Shooting Guards, Small Forwards, Power Forwards, and Center Players do. After all, I am the Assistant Coach this year for the A-Star team, Sick Nasty. I should probably know a little bit about which individual person should do. I even went to the Draft and helped pick teammates. How's that for authoritative?

2. I learned how to remember to draw a Basketball Hoop.

First, you draw some water. Then you draw a dolphin leaping out of the water. Now, this dolphin's face is slightly askew. You see, a truck hit him, and that is why his snout is shaped like a square. His jaw is shaped like a boulder because when he was younger, he tried swallowing a boulder and it permanently shaped his jaw that way. Because of this dolphin's abnormalities, he drools kind of a lot. And he always eats chex, so make sure to get chex in his drool.

And that's how I remember to draw a basket ball hoop.

3. How to draw a helicopter.

First you draw an apple (with a stem) then you take a square-like bite out of the apple. Draw a little worm inside of the bite and extend his tail. Then draw two sideways pizza's from the stem. Add toppings. And a crust.

And that's how I remember to draw a helicopter.

4. I learned the ground-breaking technique in drawing Santa Claus.

First you draw a sideways seal. Then you draw his best friend seal holding a basketball with his tail. Now, these two seals are sitting on a rock... with strange markings, and two holes in it. Then you can't forget the waterfall coming out both ends of the rock!

And that's how I remember to draw Santa Claus.

5. How to draw an elf.

First you are going to draw a penguin. To do this you will need to start off by drawing the shape of a pear. Then draw his white fur in the shape of a nose. Now this little eyes. And... this penguin doesn't have a beak. But it does have an ocean on top of its head, with a sharks fin coming out of the ocean. Then you are going to draw another penguin. The white fur on this one is shaped like a bow-tie. And his fins are muscly.

And that's how I remember to draw an elf.

I also learned:

6. How to draw a butterfly.

7. How to draw a reindeer.

8. How to remember to draw a car.

9. How to remember to draw a RITZ cracker box.

concentrating.

If you would like drawing lessons, please contact Jordan. I am sure that he would be more than willing to help you learn how to remember to draw just about anything.

awsomeguitarist@gmail.com

21 Days

Until I'm 21.

weird.

I still feel like I'm 10 years old.

anywho.. my great friend, Lindsey, is going to give me a present from today on out until my b-day.

Presents like:

a glass of water

getting my shoe tied

a note

a smile

coming with me to Chick-fil-A

back rubs

letting me listen to MY music. (most likely Dolly Parton's Christmas Album)

and texts that say "happy birthday in __ many days"

What a great friend I have.

that's me in a stocking. 3 days old

oh also: we have snow outside! (: (: (:

New Signiture

I am going to start signing my name like this:

I loved Harry and Hermione's awkward dancing.

I loved Ron and Hermione's super cute love connection.

I loved the 7 potters part. Fuhneeee!

I want a deluminator for Christmas.

I loved how they told The Tale of the Three Brothers..(reminded me of Tim Burton)

I love how close the movie went with the book.

Bathilda Bagshot is a flipping creeper!

I will miss Hedwig.

and Madeye.

and Dobby. (sniff)

I love how it ended.

and

I think I am going to name my first born son.. Ronald Bilius Weasley _______.

CAN'T WAIT FOR PART II!

Gratitude Minute

I love my singles ward.

• all of the awkward RM's who are in the ward to find a wife.
• watching engaged couples cuddle all during sacrament (JUST GET MARRIED ALREADY!)
• and then of course there's the Releif Society's Gratitude Minute.

For those who don't know, Gratitude Minute is when all of the ladies in Relief Society talk about what they are most thankful for in less than one minute.

Cool Right?

Well, you would think so.. until you hear the comment's that went something like this:

1. I am soooo thankful that Harry Potter came out this week.
2. I am grateful that my house didn't burn down this morning when my oven caught on fire.
3. I am thankful for my puppies. Because they are sooooo cute.
4. I am thankful we live so close to the mall.
5. I am grateful for my job, even though I HATE IT!.. but I'm still grateful for it.

Probably a good thing that I didn't raise my hand... I would have said something along the lines of, "I am grateful for all of these nothingness comments that have made my Relief Society experince exceed tenfold." (except for the Harry Potter one of course.)

Also, I think this Gratitude Minute may have been the cause of my mini-nap during RS.

Woops...

Happy Sunday!

Narcissa Malfoy

Yep, that is who I was at the premiere of

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1

I realize that most have probably not seen the movie yet, so I will keep my mouth shut about it for at least another week.

In the mean time, Here are some sweet photo's of the getup:

The Spitting Image

The Little Mermaid

Tonight my singles ward had a fireside.

The fireside was amazing. I enjoyed every second of it...

but this is not what this post is about.

It's about the conversation that went on as we mingled AFTER the fireside that I would like to make this post about.

So there I was with two boys from the ward.

1. Mickell Walker (yes, he has a girl name.. but that makes him more of a man. Mickell also saved 8 babies out of a burning building at one point of his life.)

AND

2. Matt Adamson (one of the older boys in the ward. has the tendency to make any situation as awkward as possible.. even if he's not the one talking.)

and here is how the conversation went down:

I see a girl walk pass with extremely long hair.

Anna: Man, I can't wait until my hair is that long and flowy like The Little Mermaid's!

Matt: Oh, that'll be great! Do you have fins that you could wear like her too??

Anna: Well no, but I do have a SEASHELL BRA.............

long pause as I stare deer and headlights style at Mickell Walker

Anna: Welp, see ya!!

I briskly walk over to the door. (Mickell Walker has to follow because he is my ride.)

Anna: Mickell, I CAN NOT believe what I just said.

Mickell: Anna, If anything I think more of you. That was the best thing you could have said at that present time.

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I really wish I thought through what to say before I say things.

It's called: WORD VOMIT.

and I am a hardy sufferer of this.

Anyone have other embarrassing word vomit stories to ease my mind?

Gee Whiz.

Oh my Blog.

A few days ago, after work, I decided that I was going to put up our extra strand of Christmas lights above our garage.

so I did.

Then, I decided that I was going to go on my run.

so I did.

After this, I smelled really bad. A mixture of Taco Amigo (big giant greasy french fries), outside garage smell, and kid sweat.

nice mixture, right?

I decided I needed a shower.

So as I was letting down my messy herrrr, I found something in my bun that I couldn't figure out what it was. As I tried to get it out, it became more and more tangled into my hair.

I went to my mom's room and asked her what the heck was in my hair.

it was.

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a Christmas light rain gutter clip.

How it got there?????

is still a mystery...

count your blessings (instead of sheep)

When I worry and I can't sleep

I count my blessings instead of sheep

I fall asleep counting my blessings

When my bankroll is getting small

I think of when I had none at all

And I fall asleep counting my blessings

I think about a nursery and I picture curly heads

and one by one I count them as they slumber in their beds

If you're worried and you can't sleep

just count your blessings instead of sheep

and you'll fall asleep counting your blessings

see: White Christmas (aka: greatest movie ever made)

1. Space Heaters that keep me warm
2. Friends
3. Cologne (especially Clinique: Happy for Men)
4. Family
5. Star Wars
6. Rudy and Maya
7. Make-up
8. Clothes
9. Gospel
10. School
11. Home Teachers
12. Babies (not the movie, just babies in general)
13. Letters
14. Atonement
15. Harry Potter
16. Deodorant
17. Windex
18. Sunshine and Rain
19. Seasons
20. Book of Mormon
21. Car
22. Christmas
23. Temples
    

Count your blessings (instead of sheep).

Oh, What a beautiful mornin'

Oh, What a beautiful daaaaaay.

I've got a beautiful feeeelin'

Everything's goin' my waaaaay.

This morning I went on a bike ride.

I wore those spandex with the butt cush. It made my already bubbled butt seem like I had been getting down to doing some of those Brazilian Butt-Lift workouts.

it was awesome.

I also had on a flippin' sweet helmet which I covered with my hoodie-hood to keep my ears warm. I looked so great.

it was double awesome.

some photo's from this beautiful mornin':

like my sweet ride?

for my birthday, I want something like this.. only with a basket and a bell of course!

now go and have yourself a beautiful day!

16 more days...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows:

Part 1

I just know I will cry.

I cried in the PREVIEW.

who does that?

oh wait.. I DO.

I have midnight tickets (:

and my costume is picked out (:

and my movie watching countdown date will be starting on

November 13th.

Anyone want to join the one-a-day H.P. viewing (starting with The Sorsorers Stone, and ending with The Half-Blood Prince)??

I can not wait.

Paper Faces on Parade

MASQUERADE

This is how I spent my Halloween.

I won the contest of dancing with the oldest person we could find.

He was 30.

30!

How did you spend your Halloween?

Halloween or Christmas?

I couldn't decide today which holiday I was more excited for.

So I chose to be excited for BOTH!

no... actually, I just couldn't find matches to ANY of my socks.

Dirty Darn.

Movie Releases and Happy 100th post!

A lot of my friends are coming home from being gone for 2 years on lds missions.

When asked, "Which movies came out, and which one's do I need to see?"... I seem to not have any movies come to mind.

So here is a list. A list of movies that have come out within the past 2 years starting with G rated (for those missionaries that need a little bit more time to get broken-into) and ending with PG-13 ratings. Nothing R rated here!

1. Up


2. Toy Story 3


3. Princess and the Frog


4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid


5. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs


6. Earth.. and Oceans (do not judge me.. I LOVED these movies)


7. The Blind Side


8. Alice in Wonderland


9. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince


10. Prince of Persia


11. Michael Jackson's: This Is It


12. Knight and Day


13. Julie and Julia


14. Iron Man 2


15. Angels and Demons


16. Star Trek


17. Inception


18. Robin Hood


19. Avatar


20. Austrailia


21. Taken


22. X-Men Origins: Wolverine


23. Valkyrie


24. The Dark Knight


25. Eagle Eye


26. Sherlock Holmes


27. Get Smart


28. Date Night

If you have any questions like.. "Did you cry?, Did you almost poop your pants?, How's the language?, How long is it?" You can just feel free to ask.

And it look's like this post is a WRAP!

Thank you, and have a wonderful Monday!

engagement

Last night Sarah and I helpped out our best friend's new FIANCE' in helping him set up for their

ENGAGEMENT!

it was absolutely beautiful.

we were very worried about the rain..

and the timing (since we would have no service up the canyon)

... but it all worked out!

and now...

just look at how happy they are!

Don't you just love, LOVE?

CONGRATULATIONS, Jammie and Chris!!!

oh, one more thing...

...look at her flipping gorgeous ring:

Oh.. last thing I promise:

i get to be a bridesmaid (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (: (:

Women's Wool-Blend

I love winter because I get to wear cute stuff like this:

I bought this today.

You know what else??

It was on sale....!!!

(:

To eternity and BEYOND!

I do love my fam.

They're great.

I especially love ERIN... when she works an extra 1/2 hour for me, so I can go home early from working a 12 hour day.

or EVAN... when he does his extremely high girl scream (ask him to do it sometime. It's hilarious!)

or MAMA... when she sends me texts of things to look forward to for when I get off work.

today's text: I bought that DRAGON movie :)

me: cool mom!! You mean, How to train your Dragon?

mom: yep, that one.

me: You're the BEST MOM IN THE WORLD!!

(if you haven't seen it yet, I suggest you do.)

and then there's DAD.

Good ol' dad. He calls my cell phone and leaves meggages that go like this:

Hey Hun, It's KURT!.....your dad. heh..

Just wanted to tell you to have a great day! Love you!!!

haha. Thanks daddio (: Love you too.

The puppies are cute too.. Maya aka the T-REX

and then Rudy.. the PRINCESS. I will be sitting in my room doing my homework, and either one of them will come to my door and push it open with their snouts to come say hello. It is adorable.

I love my family. That is all.

let down your hurrr

I just colored my hair.

And this is how it turned out:

Not too much different, but Erin says it looks less Mousey. Thank you, Erin.

Grammar Nazi.

I tend to correct people and their grammar use probably more than I should.
But there are a few things that absolutely drive me crazy.

They are:

• Using the wrong to. (two, too, to, 2)

I am too tired to go exercise. OR Me too!

I just ate two cookies.

I am going to the store.

• When the 2 words, A LOT is spelled as only one word. alot.

this one seriously drives me CRAZY! I don't know why. It's just like nails on a chalkboard for me.

• Loose vs. lose.

e.g., I always lose my keys
This knot is too loose.

• This phrase "Your so nice to me."... and by your, did you mean you're??? Should I still be nice to you if you use the wrong you're? No thank you.

• Oh, that's another one. Thank You is 2 words, people!

• That is THEIR house over THERE in the boonies, and THEY'RE going to burn it down.

If you are a victim of using any of these very large grammar mistakes, and you would not like to be corrected by me, your answer is simple..

Ask santa for Hooked on Phonics for Christmas!

I should also submit this photo to Ellen

I'M SNAPPING PEOPLE!! calm it down.

Birthday Countdown

will be starting on

November 29th

21 days.

21 small gifts. (i.e. a candy corn, glasses of water, getting shoes tied by brothers)

then...

on DECEMBER 20th...

i will be 21!!!!

able to:



a) buy alcohol... not to drink (maybe to clean someone's wound?)



b) gamble... (probably in Vegas?)



c) and I'll be getting a new driver's license picture.. and a new license. Switched Landscape style (if you go by Microsoft Word.)

Who's excited!?!??!!

MEE!!! oooohh, pick ME!

Top 7 Greatest Anna Costumes

7. Jasmine (Kindergarten)

Best Friend, Kimberly was the same thing.. only I was jealous of her Return of Jafar outfit.

6. Swatted Fly (5th grade. Age 10)

Please. Do not ask.

5. Pumpkin (almost 2?)

I have 12 chins, and 2 teeth

4. Dinosaur (2nd grade. Age 7)

I also wore this Dinosaur outfit for our Dinosaur Rock 'n' Roll dance at Hot Shots.

3. Dance and Twirl Barbie (1st grade. Age 6)

and Erin as an Ugly Green Witch.. aka Elphaba and Galinda
2. Box of Popcorn (4th grade. Age 9)

Check out my creeper of a Father. HAhahahahah (:

I am not sure what he and erin are. Biker Babes?

and #1. Turnip (6th grade. Age 11)

see the resemblance?

... me too