Olivia Faye

Yo Peeps!

2011-04-21T16:29:00.000-07:00

We have our marriage license! This time tomorrow, I will be a married woman!

(When we walked out of the courthouse, there were some jurors waiting to be called in and they cheered for us!)

Our last date...

2011-04-20T19:26:00.000-07:00

... as two single cats!

Mike and I went to Romeo's Euro Cafe for our last date pre-marriage :)

I ordered Pastrami Cream (It has cream cheese and avocados!)

Peanut butter chocolate cheesecake! It was AMAZING!

Nothing better than a coke!

Mike's dinner.... it has two kinds of meat.

Oh hey!

Love that his shirt is sooo him! Purple! And video games!!

It was so nice to spend some nice quiet time in such a CRAZY time in our lives. I love him so much! Can't wait to be a Fitch!

Bridal Shower.

2011-04-11T15:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, I was thrown the most beautiful bridal shower.

I left my sister's house feeling so loved and supported.

My momma and I

Rebecca and I! She is my wonderful matron of honor!

My family!

Rebecca made me this AWESOME apron! Isn't it adorable?

Ok, Story time. So, we played this game where I had to answer questions about Mike. EASY questions. And every time I answered a question wrong, I had to chew a piece of bubblegum.

No problem!

WRONG! I got six questions wrong! Since when does he love Subway sandwiches? Sneaky boy.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME!

Hi There/

2011-03-29T17:18:00.000-07:00

Ok, so how cute are these kids? (It was crazy sock day in my class awhile back). Love these little guys.

My mom and I spent Friday evening together. We went to Rainforest Cafe! I have never been! What a neat place!

I was SO proud of her! She got her ears pierced!

Cupcakes are nutritious snacks right? Especially pink princess cupcakes made by this little cutie.

We celebrated Chris' birthday!

Feather extensions!

Until next time....

Six Pics. :)

2011-03-13T19:08:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, one of my best friends, got married! It was such a beautiful wedding!

I do love me some hairbows!

Mike doing his half of the walk through on our new apartment!

Such a special date :)

Looks good to me!

Some sweet drawings from my kiddos at work. AWW! It's "Mik" and I!

My Weekend So Far....

2011-03-06T09:28:00.000-08:00

Friday, Mike and I went and checked out an apartment.... it was available (and affordable) so we are now renters! Woo woo!

He took me to Oregano's and a movie to celebrate.

If you went and saw "Beastly" this weekend, they give you JujyFruits.

We celebrated Matt and Sarah's last weekend of singlehood.

Seriously. How cute are these sisters?

The happy couple themselves!

How fun is spending the weekend with your best friend??

We made it! Day Twenty Five

2011-03-02T17:27:00.000-08:00

Day 25: a song you could listen to all day on repeat!

I MADE IT!

I like "Forget You" performed by the Glee Cast.

If it doesn't get you movin' then I don't know what will!

Day Twenty-Four

2011-03-01T17:25:00.000-08:00

Day 24: A song that you dance to with your best friend

I feel like I've done this one 23 times.

My mom and I like to dance to "Do You Know" by Enrique. Like Rob & Big style.

Day Twenty-Three

2011-02-28T17:22:00.000-08:00

Day 23: A song you cannot stand to listen to.

They still play this song "over and over again". pun intended.

Day Twenty-Two

2011-02-27T17:20:00.000-08:00

Day 22: A song someone has sung to you.

When I ask Mike to sing me a song, he always sings "I'm Like a Bird" by Nelly Furtado. It just goes through his head constantly!

Day Twenty-One

2011-02-26T17:17:00.000-08:00

Day 21: Your favorite song.

Really? I have to pick one??
I will let iTunes decide.
According to Steve Jobs, well, not really, with 146 plays, I really like the song "Marry You" performed by the Glee Cast.

Well, I do love that song. Have you seen them dance down the aisle? I sobbed. Like ugly cry the first time I watched it.

Here ya go! Take a gander!

Day Twenty

2011-02-25T17:15:00.000-08:00

Day 20: The last song alphabetically on iTunes.

Sometimes, I like to put on Jason Mraz at the end of the day to fall asleep to. Pretty soothing, eh?

"Zero Percent" by Jason Mraz

day Nineteen

2011-02-24T17:12:00.000-08:00

Day 19: The first song alphabetically on iTunes.

"Aimless" by Bethany Dillon.

Not much to say about it. I have every song she's released, so I figured she'd land somewhere in here :)

Day Eighteen

2011-02-23T17:10:00.000-08:00

Day 18: A song you love, but rarely listen to.

Ok, couldn't pass this up.
This is basically the best song in the world.

"Last Dance" by Donna Summer.

Day Seventeen

2011-02-22T17:08:00.000-08:00

Day 17: A song that makes you want to dance.

I'm going to go there. "My Humps" by the Black Eyed Peas.

In high school, my friends and I used to GET IT to this song! What! What!

Day Sixteen

2011-02-21T17:05:00.000-08:00

Day 16: A song that has made you cry.

Apparently, when I was little, I used to sob when Dolly Parton would come on the radio and stop as soon as it would be turned off.

I had to pause the song, because tears were welling up inside me. Guess I haven't grown out of that!

Day Fifteen

2011-02-20T17:03:00.000-08:00

Day 15: A song that you love singing along to.

Heaven help you, if you are ever out with me and "Bad Day" by Daniel Powter comes on, because I will belt it out. My own lyrics.

Day Fourteen

2011-02-19T16:59:00.000-08:00

Day 14: (Phew! Can you believe I made it this far???) A song that reminds you of your boyfriend. Well, I'm assuming that they mean Camilo Villegas. Because he is TOTES my boyfriend.

We don't officially have a song, so I will go with "Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden.

Don't be jealous that we made eye contact so many times.

Day Thirteen

2011-02-18T16:56:00.000-08:00

Day 13: A song that reminds you of a former friend.

Well, I definitely consider her a friend still, we just don't talk as frequently. Which is heart breaking! "Best Days of Your Life" by Kellie Pickler. I was Taylor Swift and she was Kellie Pickler. We used to JAM out to this song!

Day Twelve

2011-02-17T16:53:00.000-08:00

Day Twelve: The last song you heard.

As a treat, my class gets to listen to the Pandora Disney station in the afternoons. Without further ado, I give you "Hakuna Matata".

Day Eleven

2011-02-16T16:51:00.000-08:00

Day Eleven: A song from your favorite soundtrack.

Ok, to choose the adult movie or the Disney movie?

Adult movie wins! "I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow" by the Soggy Bottom Boys.

Such a good movie! And it's always on TV. Although, Mike has still not seen it to this day. LAME!

Day Ten

2011-02-15T16:47:00.000-08:00

Day Ten: A song by your favorite artist.
Well, I'm not so sure I have a "favorite artist". I like so many. I like John Mayer quite a bit...

"Vultures" by John Mayer is a funky little ditty. It definitely gets the head a-bobbin'.

Valentimes Day

2011-02-15T15:34:00.000-08:00

Hope you had a fabulous Valentine's Day! And celebrated love! I sure did!

In my class, we had a red/pink lunch! One of my coworkers found this heart shaped red pasta! Soo fun! But once we cooked it, it kinda broke up. Still, so delicious!

Ms. Kathy stopped by! Well, anytime there's good food, she's there!

Mike picked me up from work and took me to the Spaghetti Factory! Side note, if you have not ever been, please drop what you are doing and RUN! There is a new one at Chandler mall, and it is sooo huge inside! We didn't even have to wait to be seated! I ordered the Meat Sauce and Mizithra and Butter on wheat! YUMMMM!

We didn't mean to match shoes, but how adorable are we?

This was my Valentine's present from Mike! Awww! I said about a year ago how I always wanted one! He's a great listener

Day Nine.

2011-02-14T16:40:00.000-08:00

Hi! Happy Valentine's Day! Can you believe I made it to day nine?

Day Nine: A song that makes you hopeful.

"Jesus Saves" by Tim Hughes.

Love this song. It's also one of the few songs that you can shout to in church, and come on, who doesn't love that?!

Day Eight

2011-02-13T16:35:00.000-08:00

Day Eight: A song that reminds you of your "first love".

Hmmmm... this one sure stumped me.

Ok, so I will go with "Put Another Log in the Fire" by Tompall Glaser. I definitely would NOT say he was my first love, but he used to love this song and he was my first boyfriend. He also broke up with me in the cafeteria... in front of everyone... via note that said "he needed more time to go huntin and fishin". But, what should I expect from Higley? Sucha redneck.

Day Seven

2011-02-12T16:33:00.000-08:00

Day 7: A song that reminds you of this past summer..

"California Gurls" by Katy Perry.

Dude. They played this song on repeat on the radios. Like two summers ago it was "Calle Ocho" or "Hotel Room Service"

Day Six

2011-02-11T16:30:00.000-08:00

Day Six: A song that reminds you of your best friend.

"Yeah!" By Usher

K, well, who doesn't love to jam out to this song? When Mike and I first started dating, this song always popped up, so we claimed it as "our song". Yeah, we're so cool. And he's the best BEST friend!

Day Five

2011-02-10T16:28:00.000-08:00

Day Five: A song that is often stuck in your head.

I kid you not...

The "Bagel Bites" Commercial Song.

I like to put my own spin on it, too! I always say that if I were to audition for American Idol, I would sing this song.

Day Four.

2011-02-09T16:22:00.000-08:00

Day Four: A Song That Calms You

"Hold Me Now" - Kirk Franklin

(One of my) Favorite line(s) of the song: "See people change, one day they don't like you, the next they do... I wish that everyone could love me just like You"

Stay tuned for day five!

Day Three.

2011-02-08T16:19:00.000-08:00

Day 3: A Song That Reminds You of One/Both of Your Parents.

Well, shoot. I already did "You Are My Sunshine", Can I change Day One? :)

No? Ok.

Well, I will go with a song that reminds me of my dad.

"Gettin' Jiggy With It" by Will Smith.

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My dad used to LOVE this song. He had some pretty sweet dance moves that went along with it, too!

Day Two

2011-02-07T16:14:00.000-08:00

Day Two: A Song That Reminds You Of Someone You Love.

"Haven't Met You Yet" by Michael Buble

After Mike proposed to me, this was the song that was on the radio when we got into the car. (Which by the way, yesterday marks one year of us being engaged! Where does the time go??) I think we were both so excited, we didn't say much and just listened to the song...

Until day 3!

Music Challange Day One.

2011-02-06T16:13:00.000-08:00

Hi. I know, I never blog anymore. I don't have much to say.

So, I saw someone post about a 25 Day Music Challenge. So... here's Day 1...

Day 1: A Song From Your Childhood...

Easy. "You Are My Sunshine". That's my mom and my song. Awww! Sometimes, she still sings it to me!

Stay tuned for day 2!

Why AZ Shouldn't've Leagalized Fireworks

2011-01-03T10:05:00.000-08:00

Don't mind my Chester laugh in the middle of it.

We should all probably get used to my silly videos now. Just warning you :)

Flagstaff

2011-01-02T14:29:00.000-08:00

We got to spend New Years in Flagstaff!

Of course, these are not in order...

After lunch, we tried to find a place to play in the snow. But it was negative something, and oh, so chilly. I just was done being freezing.

This was the first picture taken on the trip (AWWW!) In the Chic Fil A drive-thru. (Double AAWWW)

The sky was SOOOO blue!

Drivin' up!

Oh, hey! Here I am!

The pine cone that we didn't see drop.

This was the first time we set foot out in the freezingness.

See??

Mike let me get feather extensions!

We got to eat at Oregano's! I was STOKED!

So was he.

I had to BEG for this Coke.

We got pizza. Deliciousness.

The snow was a lot deeper than I thought.

hey! my alma mater

Dinner! Oh yes!

His car thermom didn't go below 0... but! The official low for the day was -18. I kid you not.

We watched fireworks from his car.

I didn't make it to midnight. But I never do. :( Maybe next year, right?

This is my 100th post.

2010-12-31T13:25:00.000-08:00

Yep, I've had this blog for forever, and this is my 100th post.

To celebrate, here are 28 things of 2010.

Mike proposed. I said yes. (Probably my favorite thing of 2010!)
Mike and I went to Disney for free!
My mom, Steve, Jacob and I went to Knottsberry Farm.
I (with the help of Karen) bought a Scion.
I found out I get to graduate this coming May
I went to the State Fair for the very first time!
Got mono for the second time.
Fell in love with Chipotle. Dude.
And Culvers.
And Five Guys.
I got to take my oldest nephew shoe shopping!
I turned 21. Not as monumental as others.
I got a beach cruiser for my birthday.
Cried because I received a Christmas card marked only for me. It's so weird growing up.
Went to Sedona with Mikey.
Threw a baby shower for a dear friend.
Went to TONS of baseball games.
Attended my very first pro-football game.
Went to every single one of Mike's softball games! (Yep, I'm THAT girl)
Saw Glee live in concert (which was my first concert)
Became a brunette.
Became a crazy chicken lady.
Did NOT go to Urgent Care on November 21st.
Got my cartilage pierced. But then it fell out and closed up while I was sleeping.
Have finished my lesson plans til May (!!!)
Deleted my Facebook. Siiiiiiiiiighhhh.
Watched my fair share of movies.
Um, finally got recognition for being HILARIOUS.

And some resolutions:

I will NOT be a bridezilla.
I want to read more books.
Graduate :)
Tie the knot ;)
I want to call my grandma more. Yes, I'm terrible at this. But in my defense. She's a crazy, party animal :)
My mom said I need to add in here that I need to start clocking myself in and out. WHOOPS!

Ntn'l Geo Photo Contest

2010-12-28T10:08:00.000-08:00

If you get bored, go HERE, There are some INCREDIBLE pictures

Christmas Warfare: Christmas 2010

2010-12-26T12:15:00.000-08:00

This year, Santa (aka my mom) brought me a Flip camera. Actually, being the sweet lady she is, bought me two to pick from.

For my nephews, this was the year of the Nerf guns, but Uncle Chris, Mike and I didn't mind playing with them, either! :)

This was my first video, and Mike recorded most of it.. but enjoy our Worley Christmas Warfare:

Secret Confession.

2010-12-24T03:47:00.000-08:00

I'm extremely jealous of Mike.

He is the most positive, optimistic, HAPPY person I know. He's just that person that can ALWAYS find the good in things, and always has a smile to offer to me. I also like to think that spending lots and tons of time with him is a healthy thing, because he's just a cheerful person. He's slow to anger- I can honestly say in the 19 months we've been dating, he's never been upset with me. I think if he ever did get mad at me, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. The best part about it all, is that he isn't naively joyful, he always knows the situation, he just is always able to find good in things.

Gushing out!

Love my Mikey.

Merry Christmas! :)

Christmas Pizza Party

2010-12-22T17:48:00.000-08:00

This year, my dad a Pizza Party to celebrate Christmas!

It was really good to get together, and my favorite part is always seeing Jaden, Jackson, and the beautiful Ellie. Can't believe next year, there is going to be a little Worley baby! :)

These pictures are terrible. I realize that.

That time that Mike got RT by The Biebs...

2010-12-22T16:03:00.000-08:00

It all started out as an innocent tweet....

And basically, overnight. Mike received SEVERAL marriage proposals from 12 year olds (should I be worried??) and now has 901 followers. People were even begging ME to follow them!

Silly, crazed, tweenage girls!

The past month...

2010-12-20T15:27:00.000-08:00

has been a dooozy!!

Remember my trip to Urgent Care on Thanksgiving? I kept telling the doctor that I thought it was mono, but he wouldn't even test me for it. Well, guess what? After having a 103.6 fever for 4 days straight, huge blisters in my mouth and on my lips, and a trip to the ER, I found out it was back. So, needless to say, I have been getting plenty of rest and trying to enjoy this holiday season as much as I can.

Mike took me to my very first football game. His favorite team, the 49ers were in town, so he was thrilled to get to go. Let me just say, I've been to many hockey games, basketball games, and baseball games... they're nothing like football games! The crowd was INSANE!

I went to my work's Christmas party! We played "Minute to Win It" style games! So fun!

Some of my coworkers. (Can you believe that two of these ladies are my bosses? Yeah...) :)

I made this for Mike's mom for her Christmas present. It took me a lonnnng time, but I am pleased with the outcome!

These chickens. Let me tell you something. These girls have grown SO much! I brought them to my class to teach them about the life cycle of chickens, and in 3 weeks, they have grown into almost full sized chickens! The brown one is "Jessica" and the white one is appropriately named "Snowy" (named by my class... not sure where Jessica came from, but I like it!) My nephew said that if you take their feathers off and cook them, you can eat them! Crazy kid!

Phew!

Today, one of the parents in my class (who is a teacher at a nearby school) came in and taught my class for the day as a Christmas present to me! So, Mike took me to breakfast and to a movie and tried to get some last minute shopping done. We were mostly unsuccessful, but I am grateful to have gotten to spend the time with him. He makes me laugh so much. The movie draaggggged on in parts, and there were so few people in the theater, so we were THAT couple, and were cracking jokes. And you know what? I'm totally unashamed!

Anyways, I have a crazy busy rest of the week! My dad is having a Christmas Pizza party tomorrow! And my boss is throwing a dance party Wednesday! I do love this time of year!

Love is...

2010-11-27T09:17:00.000-08:00

taking me (and finding one open) to Urgent Care at 11:00 PM on Thanksgiving night.

I was really proud of my boots.

I'm not sure why it never rotates the pictures, but he really is a trooper.

Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving! <3

thankful.

2010-11-23T16:29:00.000-08:00

I've got much to be thankful for. This year, my class is pretty awesome (and we are all pretty diverse! I have an Aussie girl and a little Welsh boy!). In most circumstances (any teacher can vouch for me), the parents are worse to "deal" with than the children. However, this year, I have nine adorable children, and nine sets of equally wonderful parents... phew!

Let me tell you something.... sometimes, you have to discipline a child, and sometimes, it's more heartbreaking for the teacher than it is for the child knowing that the next day, the sweet and kind parent that you thought you knew so well while their child behaves, ironically has a fire-breathing, Medusa side as well. And sometimes, that can keep you from sleeping at night. But sometimes, and some years (in my case), the parents are kind, sweet, and supportive no matter how their child behaves.

No matter what happens throughout the day, the parents, grandparents, aunts, brothers, etc always find a kind word to uplift me. They pray for me, they leave me notes in their child's folders, they send me e-mails, (some of them text me) and the list truly does go on and on.

It is so awesome to have a job that I really do love, especially in this economy where some people have to settle just to make ends meet.

And for that, I am thankful.

Happy 29th Birthday!

2010-11-22T15:20:00.000-08:00

To my lovely mom, Karen! I took her to lunch at Red Robin (She was so angry for telling them it was her birthday)

And then the same treatment at Applebees later that night!

Love you, Momma! You're the best mom!

'sthat time of year again.

2010-11-19T18:21:00.000-08:00

Did you know that for the past two years in a row, I went to urgent care on the same date? (I know this, because the receptionist told me last year- I remember the date, because it happens to be my mom's birthday.)

So, as I sit here, barely able to swallow/breathe/move my head, the thousand dollar question is... Should I keep tradition up and wait until Sunday? Or wait until my doctor opens tomorrow at 7?

Stay tuned!

(Complaining post out)

Caketini

2010-11-18T17:23:00.000-08:00

Have you guys checked out Caketini at San Tan Village?

Well, last week, Mike and I decided to split one, because 1) They are $3.75 and 2) they are pretty ginumbus. However, it was extremely delicious. Mike let me choose, and I picked the ever so cliche red velvet, which was extremely delicious. I was torn between the red velvet and the s'mores, so I guess I will just have to go back! :)

Engagement Pictures (!!!!)

2010-11-08T16:43:00.000-08:00

After 10,000 prayers, we were finally able to have our pictures taken! And it was so worth the wait.

Here are some of my faves :)

Our red vans, of course :)

This one was my idea.... :)

I like to pretend that the leg fat here is muscle. Ok? okay.

My mom's thoughts on this one? "Awwww! You miss your big sissy!!"

Oh, Mike. I love him.

This is our perfume add.

Most perfect shot of the day. If it was taken 2 seconds later, it wouldn't have been this perfect.

His Giants hat. He's so silly.

Thanks, Rebecca! You did a FABULOUS job! <3

Wedding Sneak Peak...

2010-10-28T18:31:00.000-07:00

One of the many things I fell in love with at the wedding venue. There is a fire pit in the middle. The coordinator said something along the lines of making s'mores, and I was sold. There's a gorgeous view behind the chairs, also, huh?

Today is day one...

2010-10-25T07:00:00.000-07:00

...of spirit week at work! A week FULL of dressing up! I am so very excited about it, I had to set all of my fun little outfits out!

Yesterday....

2010-10-24T11:18:00.000-07:00

... I had such a fun day!

I went to the state fair with Mike. We were there at opening. (SO glad we did, too, because we got an AWESOME parking spot. My feet thanked me when we were leaving.)

Went the dinosaur exhibit.

Saw some adorable baby chicks! (they were all huddled under the lamp, because they were freezing!)

Ha, little piglets!

I'm not sure why this picture won't rotate, but this rabbit was the BEST! Literally just a lump of grumpy fur.

Rode the ferris wheel.

Changed my earring, which turned out to be a BLOODY mess. Sorry Mike!

Watched a texting competition.

Watched one of my kiddos from last year dance!

Celebrated a graduation! YeAH, Meagan!

And met up with some friends afterward.

Completely exhausted, but what better way to spend a day than to surround yourself with the people you love so much?

Glitter Toes

2010-10-18T16:13:00.000-07:00

My mom is now doing glitter toes! They last for such a long time, and there are such pretty colors! She just did mine (above) for fall! (I didn't clean the excess glitter off yet, whoops!) Anyways, $5 for a limited time! Such a good deal! Holla if you are interested!

Chompies.

2010-10-17T14:34:00.000-07:00

Long time no blog (story of my life, eh?)

Mike and I went to Chompie's after watching it on Man Vs. Food (who doesn't love overeating?)

As soon as you get there, they serve pickles!

And Black Cherry soda! Soo yummy!

Mike got the sliders, they were huge, and so delicious!

See?

I got perogies. Holy Moly potatoe overload. But well worth it!

PS. Look who cheated on her diet. For shame.

It's only Tuesday, but.....

2010-10-05T20:38:00.001-07:00

I realize that it's only Tuesday, however, it's already been a CrAzY week! (Yes, I high-schooled the word crazy.)

On Monday, my friend from high school came to my work and had a GLITTER TOES party! Now, I have disco balls on my toes! Yeah! Thanks, Laci!

If you ever need it to rain, just tell me or Mike, and we will gladly schedule our engagement pictures! We had to reschedule AGAIN because of the rain. C'mon!

So, enjoy these pictures of us instead when we ran outside when there was HAIL outside! YES! HAIL!

Give me a break. It was a rough day!

PS. If you watch Dancing With the Stars, then you have probably seen it, however, if you do not.... PLEASE hurry and Google the dancing/musical duel that was just on and thank me later. The way one of the dancers just swung her leg around BLEW.MY.MIND!

Have a great rest of the week!

Finding Nemo.

2010-10-03T13:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, we stole my nephews away to "find Nemo" as Jaden kept saying.

You can't really tell, but there were lots of angelfish just staring at the anchor. It was strange.

They are too cute.

Jaden thinks the "quari" is "so mazing!"

I loved how the would bend down and look at the tanks like this.

We never did find Nemo. But we did find Bruce and Dori!

Allergy Testing.

2010-09-11T07:59:00.000-07:00

So, if you know me, you know that I have been suffering from my allergies for a very long time. I've been completely miserable, and getting a few hours of sleep, yaddha yaddha yaddha.

I finally went to the doctor and got allergy testing done. It was pretty interesting, and kinda cool just to know what exactly I was allergic to (besides cats). Anyways, I got tested for 75 different things and was allergic to at least 60 of them!

You can tell exactly where the cats was. (And this was after she cleaned it up)

So anyways, after making a few lifestyle adjustments (including getting a hepa filter, which I LOVE), I finally got a restful nights sleep! The angels are singing.

Tarantula.

2010-09-08T17:48:00.000-07:00

Working at a preschool, you never know what the day will bring you. For instance, a co-worker brought a tarantula that she found while she was taking a hike. Hairy, creepy, and it has 8 legs. Disturbing? Extremely. Awesome? Totally. (The kids thought so, too!)

Something that drives Mike insane.

2010-09-03T17:25:00.000-07:00

My shoe collection. I can't help it. He thinks I'm ridiculous. What can I say?? I LOVE shoes!

Sneak peekz

2010-08-30T19:52:00.000-07:00

Goodbye footprints on my ceiling to make my mom laugh (which, she didn't seem to think it was as hilarious as I)

Hello new room.

Lookie at what I got.

2010-08-23T19:11:00.000-07:00

Am I NOT the most spoiled girl ever? (I am). Why did sweet Mike give me these beautiful flowers? No reason. He was just supposed to come over and eat pizza and play "The Price is Right" on Wii. (Which by the way- SO FUN!)

Anyways, Mike's the best. What can I say? I picked a winner :)!

Formula 1. Or something

2010-08-17T16:57:00.000-07:00

Steve's son, Jacob, left on Sunday, so he thought it would be so fun if we went to the Formula1 Race Factory. Or Lose Factory if your name is Olivia Worley.

I look so legit, right? :)
Especially with my flowers on my shirt and jeggings. (Which deserves it's own post.... Yeah, I ~~wore~~ ROCKED jeggings.)

I just want you to know that I came in last place when I did the adult race. Last as in, they wouldn't even let me finish up my last 2 laps, because I took my sweet, granny time. Last as in, I got lapped twice. TWICE. I spun out, and it scared me. SO, while everyone was being speed racers at 45+ mph, I was going a nice, steady 25 mph.

Also. I need prayer. I am going to be taking..... wait for it..... 32 CREDITS this semester! Have I lost my mind?? Completely. But graduating in May (like everyone else my age :)) is worth it.

Tye Dyes!

2010-08-08T19:55:00.000-07:00

Steve really likes to tye-dye. And he tye-dyed a bunch of stuff last week, and Mike has really wanted to do a shirt, so tonight, we thought it would be fun to do a couple ourselves!

My mom has to make sure everything is perfect
:) Like his garbage bag???

We even made one for Mike's dad!
Mine - turquoise, pink, and green!

My mom's - yellow and turquoise

I got really impatient and we decided to cut them.... This is Mike's dad's. How cool is that??

Mike's. pretty funky! I think it's so fun!

Mine. I love it! It's so different!

Lack of Posting.

2010-08-07T20:28:00.001-07:00

There's so many things I would love to write about, but my life has been SO crazy lately!

This summer I worked with the babies (most of them were one, with the exception of two infants), and it was the first time I have ever taught under the age of two. I came home every day with food in my hair, snot on my shirt, and my face has been constantly broken out because their sticky hands have been all over it, and NO amount of washing would have saved it, however, it was so much fun! One-year-old's are SO sassy and innocent, but at the same time, so sweet! They're also require a TON of energy, but it was a great change of pace from the five-year-old's that I usually had.

(This is where I would post a picture of them, but it's illegal:) )

Monday is the start to my new class- I am ready for the big kids again! I have been preparing ALL summer long, and am just too excited, I can barely stand it anymore. I got to meet them on Thursday, and I can already tell that this year is going to be a blast. I have probably redone my lesson plans 49 times just to get things perfect, and I am sure I will change them another 27.

And now that my summer is ending, school is starting for me, too. Which is a crying shame.

Until next time!

p&b

Happenings

2010-07-31T18:50:00.000-07:00

We went to Disney this week... for free! It was just as magical and perfect as a trip to Disney should be. Mike truly is my best friend.

My Weekend - v. Knotts

2010-07-19T08:18:00.000-07:00

This weekend, we went to Knotts Berry Farm. I didnt get a whole lot of pictures, because my camera was buried...

I got Mike this shirt, but I figured he wouldnt mind if I borrowed it :)

Last night, we had one of our first lightening storms during Mike's softball game. It looked really close to the fields, so Big League Dreams canceled it.... Bummer, especially when we drove almost 20 minutes one way for nothing... oh well. :)

One more week of work and then a whole week off! Disney, here we come!

May the Fourth Be With You.

2010-07-05T18:54:00.000-07:00

Forgive me, I had fun picnik-ing these pictures.

Here is my 4th of July!

First of all, doesn't that look SO gross?

I got to spend time with Stephanie!
My love, Mike and I.
Don't judge me, I got some sweet stunnas.
...and a double chin!

Introducing the Inglorious GirlfraaAANs

2010-06-30T21:28:00.000-07:00

A few things I heart right now.

2010-06-24T17:26:00.001-07:00

1. Skittles Fizzl'd Fruits. Delicious. Almost like Poprocks Skittles. But just a party in my mouth!
2. This Febreze. Reminds me of Bahama Bucks!
3. Mike. Because he wears eye black to his games :)

Tye-Dye Thursday.

2010-06-24T17:19:00.000-07:00

So, every summer at work, we dye shirts.

This is my moms....
This is a 5 months old. SO TINY! SO CUTE!
This is a onsie. With horrible lighting. But I love the bootie! Too cute!
This is Miss Jenny's!

This one is also really tiny.
Ms. Cassafrass.
I LOVED this one!
This one was fun!

And mine... lame! Makes me want to cry! too much white. But it matches my swim suit well, so I can wear as a cover-up?

Very Exciting News!!

2010-06-14T08:32:00.000-07:00

They did it! They came together as a team and didn't even look like Stooges! They won!

Numero Dos.

2010-06-13T10:54:00.001-07:00

Mike, Brandon, Kevin, and I went to the Diamondbacks game last night vs. the St. Louis Cards.

Kevin just never looks thrilled to be around us.See?
It was SOOO windy!
"That's not how this gang rolls"
Yes. I know this picture is totally creeper status, but my life is complete. Mike and I joked about having him at our wedding. When I bought the lemonade from him I wouldn't give him the money til he said, "Lemonade, lemonade-like grandma made!". And he did!!!
Mike and Brandon were twinners! And There's Kevin... looking like he's having the time of his life.

And again. Kevin- Smile!

Mike's blue steel?

The end!

Numero Uno

2010-06-08T08:12:00.000-07:00

Mikey took me to a Dbacks game.

We had matching shoes.
Ketchup should ALWAYS win.
We made it to Fan Photos!
And yes. What would a post about a baseball game be without this guy???

To Mikey, my berry bestest friend.

2010-05-31T19:54:00.000-07:00

This post goes out to Michael. I know it's two days late, but I wanted to wish you a very happy anniversary. I can never thank you enough for how much you have taught me over the past year, for being so patient (more patient than you should have been), and for always being the wonderful you that you are. I could NOT have gotten through this year without you, and you TRULY are sent from God. Thank you for always being able to read my mind without me even having to say a single word, for always having my back, and for loving the same foods as me (because that's what's most important, right????)

We went from this, back in 2006 (when we both looked 12)...
To this on our first date...

To the night you asked me to marry you....To this... one crazy, amazing year later.

Love love you! So excited to see what else God has in store for us!

What a crazy, crazy week

2010-05-31T16:40:00.000-07:00

Seems like every week has been that way lately.

First, there was preschool graduation. Which, don't even get me started, because I WILL cry.

And Saturday, my sister and her cute kids came over to play on the water slide. And I got to hold Ellie. Which ALWAYS makes my day. Always.

Then later, Mike and I celebrated one year! Holy moly do I love this boy. The year flew by! We tried to watch the movie "Nine", which has every actress ever in it, but I had no clue what was going on. Highly do NOT recommend it.

He took me to Buca di Beppo. Which was amazing in itself.

Sunday was my nephew's 5th birthday party. Which again. Where has the time gone? I got to hold Ellie lots and lots, which made my night. Boy, do I love her to pieces.
And Kyle was 5th-wheelin' it last night.... Poor Michelle... She lives all the way in PA.

Today, my mom and I set up this pool! Which, was a pain. But totes worth it.

Phew.

...I forgot.

2010-05-25T09:33:00.000-07:00

silly me.

how could i have forgotten?

when we went to the game last week, i forgot to blog about my favorite part of all baseball games...

i am talking about the lemonade guy. obvi.

my 3rd baseball game of the year, and my 3rd run-in with him.

jealous??

The Stooges.

2010-05-24T17:12:00.000-07:00

Here is the long awaited post about The Stooges. Or. Maybe it's not long awaited. Because no one reads this. But anyways.

So, awhile back, Mike's friend, Randy (or as I like to call him: "Randicles"), asked Mike if he would be interested in playing on a softball team. At first, it was going to be co-ed. I even considered playing, but then I heard "try-outs" and I said, "forget it".

But, alas, not enough feminine interest (unless you consider the Burger King next to Mike in the picture below), so these boys became "The Inglourious Batters" *Yes, Inglourious. Not Inglorious.* But after watching just ONE practice, I knew that the Stooges was a much better name for them- I kid you not, one time, there was a boy just laying in the outfield. Couldn't make that stuff up even if I tried.

Anyhoo. They had their first game. Only it wasn't a game. It was a... placement? And they lost. Boy did they lose. By 36 points. Yes.... 36. That, too, couldn't be made up even if I tried.

...but.... at least they looked good!

Big huge, ginormous thanks to my sister, Rebecca, for helping out with their shirts! Heart.

I just couldn't do it

2010-05-22T13:50:00.000-07:00

I miserably failed on my "Top 10" challenge. Just couldn't do it. But, I have maybe 3 readers. So it's all good. Life happens, eh?

Want to know what else happens? A fantastic week!

And it all started out with... GLEE LIVE!
Could. Not. Even. Put into words. How much fun it was!

Cheerios! Passed out barf bags. From Sue. hahah.
And then they came out.
And I sobbed.
And then I saw Artie.
And Brittany.
And Mercedes got some.
And they jumped!
And Brittany made a funny.
And more Artie, because I love him, obvi.
And then there was fire. And confetti. And goosebumps.

And it was over.

And I was sad.

But then, Mike took me to Hard Rock Cafe, and I got happy.

Thursday, Mike and I went to the Giants game.
I fell asleep. True story.

And today. We stood in line at Old Navy for an hour. Yes. An hour. It wrapped around the store. And we had to wait 20 minutes just to get into the store. For what, you ask? $1 flip flops. The cashier said people were there at 4. Am. Yeah, early. Anyhoo. Between the two of us, we got: 10 pairs of flip flops (chill. they weren't all for us.), a bathing suit for him, and me, and a water bottle. For like $40. Not bad.

And then we went swimming.

Stay tuned! Tomorrow is: the Stooges first game, church, and lunch with the Treslers... and Worley kids bonding time! Wahoo!!

Top 10 - #2

2010-05-07T15:00:00.000-07:00

This is my Top 10 things I love about the weekend:

1. I can stay up until 10. Maybe 11, if I am feeling dangerous!
(I turn into Medusa after about 9.)

2. It's quiet. Not that I don't absolutely love my job, but let's be honest, sometimes it gets loud- which is okay... but silence is also beautiful!

3. Church. I don't really need to go into detail, do I? :)

4. Lately, it's been meaning I get to watch The Stooges practice softball. Mike feels sorry for me when I watch, because he thinks it's boring.. but it's not.

5. I have time to go to the gym... if I felt like it. :)

6. Or ride my bike.

7. Or swim.

8. I get to see my sister and sweet nephews and Bean girl, sometimes.

9. I can lay in bed for however long I want to. It's not like I get any sleep anymore, but sometimes, I just like to lay in it.

10. I get to spend lots of time with Mike. <3

Peace, love, and BFFS!

Top 10 -#1

2010-05-06T16:57:00.000-07:00

A blog that I follow has more or less challenged it's readers to do a "Top Ten" blog for seven consecutive days. So here is my list for today...

....ahem....

....here goes...
Top Ten Fave Things of May:

1. School is out, obvi.
Who WOULDN'T that? No more quizzes, tests, essays, trying to jam 70(ish) hours of student teaching into two weeks... :)

2. Glee Live. (!!!!!) (It doesn't really need more of an explanation)

3. Air Conditioning. Because now it is hot. And I HATE being hot.

4. My stud nephew Jaden turns 5. Remember when he was a little guy? Yeah, me too. Where has the time gone?
5. Mike and I have our one year anniversary. It's been a pretty fantastic year with him. Very excited to see where life takes us.

6. I get to watch The Stooges play their first softball game. (That's not their real team name, but I think it is more fitting, so, I am going to keep calling them that.) I really need to dedicate a whole post to them. Hilarious.

7. Basketball season is coming to an end. Mike just needs to shave his face. That's all.

8. Teacher Appreciation Day. All of the parents and my bosses have spoiled us this week! It's always nice to feel appreciated, right? :)

9. Now that school is coming to a wrap, I will get to see my friends more! It's hard when everyone leads such crazy lifes!

10. Bahama Bucks. I can't get enough of that stuff. Last night, my mom and I had it for dinner- we sat on her bed all cute-like and ate it. And tonight, Mike and I are making a date of it. Yes. I do love me some.

Call me Tina Fey, because this is my Weekend Update. :)

2010-05-02T12:24:00.000-07:00

WELL. Friday, my dear friend, Allie, had her little miracle baby, Lincoln. Please keep the whole Carpenter clan in your prayers. They are both recovering extremely quickly, but they could still use prayer!

I got to see my friend Bethany :) (And yep, we have matching shirts because we are awesome, obvi) (And yep, I'm white)

I got to eat some Bahama Bucks. Yum! (Peach and Marshmallow!)
I watched Free Willy!
My wonderful mom treated me to a pedi!
I get to watch the Stooges practice softball (More on them later, I'm sure).

AND!

Mike and I finally set a date! (!!!!)

What happens when Spike gets too wrapped up in the basketball game?

2010-04-24T09:51:00.000-07:00

Buffalo sauce ALL over his face. Yeah, he's like 5.

PS: Shave your face.

Diamondbacks Vs. Phillies

2010-04-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

Mike took me to a baseball game.
The man next to me read the newspaper the WHOLE game.
The manager got thrown out.
This man is at every sporting event.... EVER. (Lemonade, Lemonade- Like grandma made!)
Mike caught me a t-shirt. (and it was freezing cold)

Birthday week! :)

2010-04-22T18:04:00.000-07:00

Hi. As you may (or may not) have known, I turned 21 last week. I had a really great birthday.

My mom bought me a sweet cruiser bike (complete with a bell!) - I even rode it to CVS! So, we went on a bike ride. *Yes, Mike rocked my mom's bike with the basket*.

My sister took me to the ribbon store and gave me an allowance and then she made me bows and headbands for my birthday! Fabulous!

And Mike got me a SWEET Nixon watch, and Benefit makeup.... and Glee tickets. Yes, he loves me so very much.

And now, I am the proud owner of a Scion. Except it's manual. And I can't drive it. But I am learning. Which is all that matters. :)

It was probably the best birthday I ever had.

Much love.

I'm still here.

2010-04-07T17:29:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the lack of blogging- I know I bring the sunshine to your lives for the 2 readers who read my blog.

Mike and I had a really good first Easter together. Saturday night, we went to his parent's to celebrate. When we got there, his mom was getting ready to pull the turkey and ham out of the oven, only to find out that there were circuit breaker problems! Poor thing, I felt so bad for her. So, we went out to dinner and came home and watched Princess and the Frog. *LOVE THAT MOVIE!* (And Mike's parents.)

Sunday, we spent time with my family. Lots of running around. Lots and lots. But we had SUCH a fun time! Sunday night, the kids in the family ended up at my sweet sister's house to play Cranium. SO fun!

What a crew!

My boy, Blue, and I. (Sometimes, I just like to flash the bling, ok?!?)

Currently, I am at Discovery Park, watching Mike play basketball. And by watching, obviously, I am sitting here, blogging. SUPPOSED to be doing homework and work stuff. But alas, my blog is calling me. How pathetic am I? I'm at a park-it's a beautiful day, on my laptop. Ah, college life.

Anyways. My birthday is in a week (and a day). And yes, I am excited. And yes, I keep getting calls from stores telling me to go in and get birthday discounts. FANTASTIC.

Yep.

Peace and blessins'.

Glee.

2010-03-26T16:05:00.000-07:00

This post is dedicated to: Michael Fitch and Glee. Two things I love. :)

As you may or may not know, my 21st birthday is in..... 19 days! Glee is going a four city tour in May, and one of the cities is Phoenix! Tickets went on sale this morning at 10 AM. The Saturday concert was already sold out by 10, but Mike, my wonderful fiancé, bought me ROW 16 tickets for my birthday for Sunday. Love him. Love Glee. SOOO excited!

Thanks, Spike!

I have nothing to blog about

2010-03-24T16:03:00.000-07:00

.... SO. Here are EIGHT fun facts about me :)

1. I REALLY wish I was more crafty. My sister is INCREDIBLY talented, and I just could never do it.

2. I LOVE peanut butter. I do.

3. I'm NOT going to school for Elementary Education.... it's actually Early Childhood Education. Which means I can teach babies-2nd grade. I'd love to teach kindergarten, though.

4. MOST college-age people scare me. I get it from my mom.

5. I know a lot of people say they are a kid at heart, but I really am. Like, I'm on my way to a giant room filled with trampolines. And I heart Hannah Montana.

6. I'm VERY particular about my sleep schedule.

7. I am no longer a nail-biter. :)

eight. I am pretty much always dancing.

Bean.

2010-03-14T21:48:00.000-07:00

K. Don't mind my Aunt Jemima Headband (It's super comfy, ok?!). This is my favorite bean, Ellie. We're pretty much BFFs.

She looks like she's telling me something important. She's the best babygirl ever.

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a slight, minor obsession with Vans. So when I found out I was going to have a niece, I knew she had to have a pair, as well. I can assure you that she will own many pairs throughout her lifetime.

Sometimes, I just want to squeeze her.

Love.

Because this sums us up.

2010-03-12T16:02:00.000-08:00

I got the new BEP song stuck in my head, and I kept singing "...doin' one handed flipz!". Mike was hurrying away from me, and this is the result.

Merry Weekend!

Inappropriate Dad: Hannah 'Tana

2010-03-08T17:59:00.000-08:00

So, (you know this is going to be funny if it starts off with "so"), Mike's dad, Mike, has given us the idea to create a blog about him called "Inappropriate Dad". He always means well, but sometimes takes just a lil too far, without really realizing it. He's basically hilarious.

Tonight, I am going to share the first of hopefully many of what we're gonna call "Inappropriate Dad".

Mike (my Mike... we'll call him "Spike") and I redboxed Hannah Montana this afternoon - it's my fave movie. We took it over to his house not thinking that his parents would watch it with us, and his dad was in the kitchen boiling eggs and asparagus in the same pot(which is a WHOLE other blog in itself). Yes. Eggs and asparagus. In the same pot. To put in a salad. ANYWAYS.

Real life quote from Mike (sr.), "Wow. Miley's a cute girl."

Spike, "Ummmmm...."

Mike, "What? She's a good, cute girl."

Spike, "She's like 16."

Mike, "She's like 18."

Spike, "No pretty sure she is like 16."

Mike, "But she's a good, cute, clean girl."

I kid you not, Mike is now in love with Miley Cyrus. We had to explain to him that Hannah Montana is not a real person, and that her fans do indeed know that Hannah and Miley are the same person. (He thought that Hannah was kind of like Santa Claus...)

So, until our next Inappropriate Dad, TAKE CARE!

***and, according to godaddy.com, Inappropriate Dad is available***

Home on the rannnngggeee

2010-03-05T14:49:00.000-08:00

Last night, Mike took me to the driving range! (He even let me carry the bag!)

Hard at work. Check out the golf glove! oh yeah!
Yep. He's wearing jorts. :)
Do you like my sweet red sequin golfing shoes? NOT!
He does tricks!
He's cute. (Every blog about him says that, huh?)
Check out the dirt flying through the air.

Peace and blessins'!

Flowers.

2010-03-04T14:08:00.000-08:00

Lately, I love flowers. (Not that I haven't always loved flowers) I think with all of the wedding magazines and blogs that I have been looking at, I guess I am bound to form some kind of opinio on them, right?? Here are some of my favorites:

Gerbera Daisies. They're beautiful. And big. And colorful!

Tulips! Especially black ones! Gorgeous!
Sunflowers. I think I really love the color yellow.
Anemones. (Like the sea creatures!) Highly under-rated! I love the colors they come in! Some are bright and some are light!

(And I promise, this isn't just a not-so-subtle hint for Mike to buy me flowers!)

An Ode to My Rainboots

2010-03-01T12:50:00.000-08:00

Dear Rainboots,

I am terribly sorry that everyone mocked us when we found each other. "Rainboots?" they said, "in Arizona? What a frivolous thing to spend money on! Why, it never rains here!"

But I knew that we would be great friends! You have not let me down, rainboots. I am grateful for you! Thank you for keeping the ends of my pants dry and my feet warm on these rainy, dreary days.

Sincerely,

Olivia Faye

Old Friends.

2010-02-28T08:17:00.000-08:00

Friday, I got to spend the afternoon with a best friend from high school, Bethany. Not much has changed between us, we have matured a bit, but it was still a good time.

Flashback: This picture was when we were juniors, and she got duct tape stuck in her emo hair. :)

And Saturday. Mike picked me up bright and early and took me to the Waste Management Phoenix Open. I think we were the only people in our twenties there to actually watch the golfers. Two words. Camilo Villegas. :)

Later, we met up with some friends for a late dinner. Lots of good fun. Lots of laughs.

But I realized something. Well, not realized. But it was revealed to me once again? - You get it. My timing (and will) is NOT God's timing (and will). It never will be. I'd go more in depth in this thought, but I'm not sure how to put the feelings into words. But I can say that I woke up this morning with quite a bit of joy in my heart. :)

Anyways. I found this wedding blog, fun!

Pit-tures.

2010-02-23T17:14:00.000-08:00

We were supposed to get some pictures taken on Sunday, but it rained! :(

I was really bummed about it, so Mike, being the sweet boy he is, took me to the mall to get some pictures in a photobooth. He's the greatest.

Besides, every couple needs a photobooth picture, right? :)

Our First Valentime's Day. :)

2010-02-15T15:39:00.000-08:00

I meant to say Valentime.

So. Our Mike's friends threw us an engagement party. (Well, only 1/3 of it was our engagement party.) But of course, I got no pictures of this event, because I am terrible at remembering and then I kick myself for it later on. So here's us filling up on the way home... :)

This picture is to prove how much of a spaz I am. Look at all of the footprints! They all belong to me from like a 30 sec time period!

(Admit it. I'm cute.)

We got manicures. :)
Then we went to The Islands. And had ourselves a picnic. Yummy!
It was a GORGEOUS day.
Me. Eating. Of course.
Us.
These girls on the boats cracked me up. There were 3 on the edge not saying a word texting. The driver was also not talking.
Siiigh.
Like his new kicks??
I think he might like me?

This poor boy. He kept walking around talking to himself. And like, blowing things up with his mind!

I'm Engaged!

2010-02-07T10:04:00.000-08:00

Mike had a rare Saturday off, so we took advantage of it by going to the Mills mall and Scottsdale Fashion Square.

Then, he made me close my eyes as we took a drive. (I honestly had NO idea where we were going.) So, because there were no parking spots, we had to trek 158 miles to where we were going. He took me to a park that we met at in high school and where he first asked me to be his girlfriend. He said some of the sweetest things to me and got down on one knee and proposed - at sunset. I can't find a lot of good words to describe the moment or how I was feeling, but I was filled with joy. Magical.

Of course, I got no picture of this, but with my sister's advice, I had our waiter take some picturs :)

Us at Oreganos.

This seemed to be the pose of the night. But hey, I'm allowed!

I have a cute fiance, huh?

So, in short. We are very excited. We are very grateful to have had so many warm wishes. We know marriage takes a lot of work, but we are excited to see what God has in store for us. Michael is an answer to my prayers, and I am just so very blessed to have him in my life. I love his family so much, and I am excited to be a Fitch in about two years.

Stay tuned for our journey! :)

Be blessed! ( I know I am!)

Ear Candling.

2010-01-31T07:30:00.000-08:00

Ok, if you get sick to your stomach at things like ear wax, then STOP READING

This is your chance to turn back!

Mike watches this daily Vlog on YouTube and they posted one on ear candling. Ear candling is basically where you stick a cone in your ear and light the end on fire and the smoke from the fire draws the wax out of your ear... right Shannon?

So we asked Shannon if she would candle our ears and she was kind enough to say yes. :)

Me getting my ear candled....

The end results... (Yes, that is wax. A lot of it. I warned you. Shannon said that it was probably the most she's ever seen. :) Hey, I've been sick lately! But in my defense, I really do clean my ears everyday! I promise!)

And Spike's turn....

And his results... Am I allowed to post this? I didn't get his permisson.... Oh well... (His might have been worse :) )

Ok, so I know that was really disgusting, but I thought it was pretty cool!

You were warned!

And thanks to my super, sweet sister-in-law Shannon! You did a fabulous job!

See, this is the tricky part.

2010-01-29T15:40:00.000-08:00

Back to school this week. But I'm actually, almost, kind of, maybe, sort of enjoying this semester, because they are ALL education classes!

So, because I have nothing to blog about I am going to ramble. Prepare yourself. :)

Lately, I have been doing quite a bit of thinking (*insert snarky, blonde comment here*). In the past few months, I've really been praying for God to change my heart.

I know I shouldn't compare my life to others, but I look at the other twenty-year-olds and it makes me feel GRATEFUL to be where I am at in my life- I have a growing relationship with the Lord, I have a class of 11 precious five-year-olds, I am earning an education (something that can never be taken away from me), I have 2 wonderful siblings and 2 wonderful siblings-in-law (and two handsome nephews and a fabulous, diva niece), a very, kind boyfriend. I give God all of the glory, but I am proud to be me- and I don't think that is such a bad thing, right?

Anyways, I will stop being bragadocious for two seconds and get back to my point. I feel like I am part of a very lazy generation. I feel stuck- I look at the lives of the people that are my age and it's just not something I want to be a part of. They party all day, go to school inebriated, barely pass their classes, don't have a job, etc. And they brag about it. They do. Don't people want to be the best they can be? Don't they want Jesus to feel like he didn't spare his own life for nothing?

Please understand- I'm not passing judgement, I'm in prayer for my generation daily, and I hope everyone else is, too. Just wanted to get it off my chest. I told you I would ramble.

ANYWAYS. It's celeb lookalike week on Facebook. Mine is (as I have been told...)
Either: Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore, or Cameron Diaz.

Who are yours?

Oh, Honey

2010-01-17T16:23:00.000-08:00

Does anyone remember those honey sticks that you used to be able to buy in gift shops (they were usually located next to bath beads- the ones shaped like sea shells and stars??)

Randomly, I just thought about them- yuck! I thought they were awful tasting, yet, every time I saw them, I BEGGED my mom to buy them.

Automatic Appliances?

2010-01-16T16:42:00.000-08:00

Usually I am not, like everyone else, a fan of public restrooms, but when I have to go, I just HAVE to go. Today being one of those days, I had to drop everything I was doing at the San Tan Mall to walk over to the food court bathrooms. So, I use Tyra Banks’ rule of thumb when using public bathrooms (the first stall is always the cleanest), and of course, the toilet is automatic. So, for the short while that I am in there, it flushes no less than three times WHILE I am going. When I stood up, it didn’t flush, the one time that I NEEDED it to, so I had to locate the hidden flusher button. Of course, when I swing the stall door open, there are maybe six jr. higher wearing fingerless gloves standing right outside laughing. (I’ll give them the benefit of a doubt that they might not have been laughing at me, but hey, it’s my story.)

So, I walk over to the sinks and try to wash my hands. First, like always, the counters were COVERED in soapy water, so I find a semi-dry spot next to a sink and set my belongings on it and soaped my hands. (I’m a pre-soaper, because I read a statistic once about how much water you waste in a year if you wet your hands first) I waved my hands in front of the sensor on the faucet like a fool, but the water would not come out. Maybe my soul was taking a nap, or I don’t know, but the automatic faucet would NOT pour out it’s precious water. So I inched over to the next sink, still no luck. I even tried to push the sensor, just in case it was a button, too. Six moves later, and I had to ask this 60 year old woman for help. A 60 year old. When she left she was shaking her head and making an “I mourn for our future” comment under her breath.

THEN, I was time to dry my hands- no blow dryers, only automatic paper towel dispensers. AUTOMATIC PAPER TOWL DISPENSERS?! Come on. Is America so lazy that we can’t even pull the trigger anymore? Once again, my soul was on a vacation, and I had to keep moving around until I finally found one that had half of a sheet of paper towel hanging from it already, because NONE of them would work.

In short, bathroom technology should NOT be this complicated.

Sedona Trip

2010-01-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

Mike and I thought it would be fun to get away for the day and take a quick trip to Sedona. Best. Idea. Ever. It was a complete blast!! :)

On our way!!

"Hi, mom, we made it!"

Beautiful, huh?

Oh.... this isn't Mike?

I lost my debit card. Mike thought this was a good opportunity to take a picture. Real sweeet.

Our Pink Jeep!

I told you it was beautiful.

He's cute.

Us. Somewhere in the mountains?

And a cabin.

Siiiiighhh..

On the Jeep...

What a cute boy. <3

That's all for now!

Adios!