Yes, I'm alive

But I'm still inconsistent.

Summer Fun: Pt. 4

O, Canada!
I'm becoming consistent...but don't get too comfortable with it, because once school starts this consistency will end.
This summer, we spent Canada day with our relatives up north in the grand old country of Canada. It was fun relaxing, enjoying cool weather, visiting family, and reminiscing.

Isn't it beautiful?!


Mom, Dad, and me

Cousin Brent and me examining something.

This restaurant was entirely covered in flannel.

Appetizing?

A cutsey ice cream and candy shop. They wouldn't sell me their "Belle" pez dispenser. :(

Hmmm...I still don't know what to think about this. Does it really matter where your ice comes from?


Fun at the lake
Sisters!

This is by far, the best picture of the trip. HAHAHAHA

Summer Fun: Pt. 3

Moving on through the Euro trip! After traveling through Germany, we headed over to England to visit the Giles family in Brighton. It was a jolly good time. We enjoyed relaxing after rushing around Germany and had so much fun with Jamie, Ryan, and Lincoln. (Ellie was still in the womb)

This is how we slept in the airport when we were waiting for our flight. Looks comfortable, right?


These next pictures are things we thought were amusing...

I think this picture speaks for itself.


Nice...


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Now we are back to normal pictures.

Lincoln waking me up on my birthday.


Sisters at the Brighton Pier


Never too old to ride the carousel!


Birthday Girl!


We went to a funny zoo/playground/water park. They had a Thomas train there that Link just LOVED.



Beachy Head


Traveling around London, Double-Decker style.


The traditional pose.

Fun trip!!


Next up...Canada!

Summer Fun: Pt. 2

I'm still just in may with my summer fun series!!! These pictures were taken during the Germany portion of our Europe trip this summer. One of Ashley's mission companions (Bonnie) was from Germany and she met up with us and traveled around the country. It was a very fun trip and I learned a lot about Germany while I was there.

Shortly After arriving in Germany


Taking a shnooze after a long day of travel in the deluxe Presidential Suite


Sipping some juice on the terrace in Germany


Listening to some interesting factoids in the Nazi museum.


I believe Dad said something along the lines of "Pose with the car that was driven on the Auto Bahn!" We went 126 MPH on the AB. Yes, mph. It was scary.


Mom and I enjoying our gingerbread.


Celebrating Blue Nacht! (I don't know how to say blue in german)

The church is still true in Germany!! :)


Beautiful German countryside


Auf Wiedersehen Germany!



Next to come.... Ello Great Britain! :)

Summer Fun: Pt. 1

My summer has been really great. I have been lucky enough to travel to Germany, England, Canada, and St. Louis. I have seen all of my family members this summer, all of my best friends, and had a steady job working 40+ hours a week. I am just one lucky girl!!
Here are a few pictures showing what I've been up to.

Giving my speech.

Welcoming Ashley home.

Reunited Siblings!


***More to come!***

Field Trip

Today I had my first field trip of high school!! Our AP Lit classes saw the musical "Winesburg, Ohio" at UMKC. It was an interesting theatrical performance with catchy songs that got stuck in your head. Afterward, our classes went to The Plaza for lunch. After walking around for a while we (Troy, Brittany, and myself) stumbled upon a little coffee/ sandwich/ gelato place. Which turned out to be great! Troy and Brittany both had sandwiches while I had a chicken pesto wrap. We all drank the hot chocolate which was soooo worth the long walk to this cafe. It was so good! Probably one of my favorite hot chocolates I've ever had. I would suggest Balsano's Gelato for anyone in wish of a quaint and quiet cafe while visiting Kansas City.

Troy and me enjoying our delicious hot chocolates.

Troy and Brittany

Brittany and me


Deelish!

Spring Break!

Well, I had a very fun Spring Break visiting my sister, Jamie, in New Jersey and also visiting NYC.
However, I forgot that I had my camera with me most of the trip! So my pictures are minimal.

Wonderful view of the NYC skyline from Jamie's street.

Lincoln with the annoying burp toy from Burger King. He loved that!!!

Linc is one cool dude!

Thanks for the fun trip Giles family!!

Just for a post :)

I decided I wanted to add a post just because...But I think just the fam. reads this blog, so these are for you BrettSarahTops!! Miss you!

Remember...I'm inconsistent

Sorry for the extremely long hiatus. I have been very busy these past couple of months.

News:

1. I was accepted to BYU!
2. I received my Young Woman Medallion!
3. Its spring break in 3 days! (hooray! NYC!)
4. I graduate in 2 months!

Needless to say, I am very happy and anticipating the rest of 2009 to be amazing!!