Labor Day Weekend

For Labor Day, me and Marty got in the car and made the long drive to Utah. The day started out like any normal day...at 5 in the morning haha! After missing my exit, getting stuck in traffic, and being choosen for a random security check at the Hoover Dam, we finally made it to Utah around 2 o'clock. I dropped off my stuff at my friends Stephanie's house because I was suppose to be in Cedar at 3 for Kelsi to do my hair. Well...I didn't make it there at 3 haha....more like 4. So we went to Kelsi's house for a bit and then decided to head back to St. George for a night out on the town. Once we landed back in St. George, we went to Stephanie's Boyfriend's house to pick him up. After dancing around and taking plenty of pictures, we decided to head over to our friend Kara's house to kick it. There we played in the pool, danced, and chatted with some old friends. About 3 am, we finally made it back home. And two hours later, Marty was up and ready to go for the day. I got up and took him out to go to the bathroom and then some how convinced him to go back to sleep. On Saturday, we had plans to go hiking, but since the air quality was bad and Steph has really bad allergies, we decided to just lay around the house until 2 when we finally got some motivation to do something. And that something was laying by the pool...haha! Later that night, we got all dolled up to to go eat dinner at the Olive Garden. After dinner, we met up with some friends and played a couple games of Scategories and Clue. On Sunday, we spent most of the day at the lake. I had made plans to go out to my parents house for dinner that night. I can't believe it had been almost a YEAR since I had been out to good old Beryl! But I made the trek since my mom had baked me a chicken pot pie! (I had been craving one for a couple of weeks). It was nice to visit them and I even got to see my nephews :) !!!! On Monday, I had decided to leave a little bit later in the day to try and squeeze in a few extra hours at the lake. Well that plan didn't go so well...Steph & I drove out to Sand Hallow to meet up with her parents and some neighbors. After sitting there for 30 + mins, we finally got a phone call back from them. They told us to wait at the dock and they would pick us up. After about 10 more minutes, we still didn't find them, turns out they were at Quail! So, I decided that me and Marty better get on the road. We were making good time until we hit the Hoover Dam. Sitting in bumper to bumper traffic for an hour was not great! That is the first time I've ever had to wait that long. Once we got past that, it was smooth sailing home! All in all, it was a great weekend. I forgot how much fun it was to hang out with my girls! I'm so glad I went.

On another note, I'm doing well. My job is going great, Marty is finally adjusting to my schedule, and I found a SMOKING hott deal on a 1 bedroom apartment! I'm moving in little less than two weeks !!! I'm so excited but kind of nervous. Other than that, I'm going to be back in Utah in October for Jessica's wedding. I still can't believe she's getting married.

xoxo
Megs

Me & Kelsi before Dinner

Marty on the drive to Utah

Steph, Me and Jess

Introducing....

Marty!!! He is the most adorable little thing yet! At least I think so haha! I adopted him from the pound last week. He has been such a good dog thus far. On Saturday, we played in the pool for hours! Every time I tried to get him out, he just kept jumping back in. He's a swimming machine! Although he's not a puppy, I'm glad he's mine now! He's a 6 year old yorkie mix. I'm glad he's that old because he is house trained! Best thing ever...and I didn't even have to teach him! haha! He loves to be petted and explore the world. Riding in the car is pretty up there on his list of favorites! He jumps up to look out the window and stands in front of the air vent to feel the wind in his face! haha! The other day we went on an hour long walk...at 6 am! I know...me wake up at 6 am on a SATURDAY! Pssshhhh!!! Haha...but for him I will! I can't wait for his hair to grow back out! He had to be shaved since his hair was all matted from being at the pound for about a month! I rescued him in the nick of time! I get to take him to the vet on Wednesday and I hope everything is perfect with him! He seems to be adjusting well to his new life! Anyways...here are the before and after pictures! I saw past all the matted hair and couldn't stand to see him stay at the pound!





xoxo
Megs

Work, Passports, Engagements, And Dinner....

Well it's been a while since I've posted one here so I figured I'd update everyone.

Lately I've just been working. I found a job towards the end of May and am glad to have found it. They pay well and the work isn't too bad...haha! It's just a normal desk job although I don't have to answer phones (thank heavens!). I work for a property management/HOA company. I work in the Financial Services or in other words...Collections. I'm not a collector which means I don't have to call any one and say "You owe us money...pay up!" haha...I just do all the dirty work basically.

Today I got my passport in the mail! I am SOOOOO excited to see the world. Now I can travel ANYWHERE in the world! My first out of the country trip is planned for my birthday! I'm going on a 5 day cruise to Mexico...got to go big for the BIG 21!!! Ahhh! That week long cruise will be followed up by a 3 day stay in Vegas! Like I said "Go big or go Home!" haha! I am really excited to turn 21.

In the last week, I've had two friends get engagaed. My old roomie Clare (picture left) was the first of the friends to be engaged. She is marrying her boyfriend of about a year October 10th in the St. George Temple. I'm excited for her to be able to be sealed for time and all eternity. Next came Jessica! She's FINALLY getting married to her boyfriend of about 2 years Dixon! (picture right) It's crazy to see two of my best friends get married, the sad part...she is also getting married Oct. 10th! So hard to choose which one to go to but I have decided to attend Jessica's. Reasons being: I've known her longer, I knew about hers first, she's my closest friend, and I couldn't not be there on her wedding day! I love you both and wish I could make them both! Congratulations Girls!

And Last but not least, the other day I made the most AMAZING dinner ever! I was so proud I had to take a picture of it! I got the recipie out of no other than Cosmo....yes the magazine! haha!
That's all for now!
xoxo
Megs

Memorial Day Weekend

For Memorial Day Weekend, I had decided to go back to St. George. Besides missing my friends, I also had TWO weddings to attend on Saturday! So I left for St. George on Friday morning and made it safely there in about 5 or so hours! When I got there I went to Jessica's house and we met up with our friend Stephanie. Because I'm somewhat of a slacker, I still had to buy presents. So we ran over to target and pick out of few things for each wedding. While we were there, we decided that we should go camping that night since it is Summer and all. Jess was pretty much in charge of it and just like me, anything she plans usually doesn't run smoothly! Ha! So we met everyone in Washington and drove out to Oak Grove. When we got there, I spotted the PERFECT camping spot. We pulled the cars over and claimed our dirt! The boys that were with us started putting up tents...I know right...actual tents! I don't think I've been Big Boy camping in a few years! And of course while they were setting up tents, Me, Laura, and Jess were all taking pictures and laughing! After they had set up tents and built a monster of a fire, we decided to explore our surroundings. Let me just add...NEVER EVER wear flip flops camping haha! Ooopppsss!! Down below us, there was a river and A LOT of cactus! I managed to make it through without getting any cactus needles in my foot! After exploring, we went back and roasted some dogs and mallows. It was fun to sit around with my friends and just laugh! The next morning we awoke bright and early, packed up our shiz, and left! All in about an hour! Ha! We then went to Village Inn and got breakfast! After Breakfast me and Jess went shoe shopping! OMG!! I found these shoes that are so cute! Later that day, I attended both of the weddings. Both were so beautiful and of course the brides looked amazing! On Sunday, me and Jess went over to Laura's to go swimming. We cooked up some tacos and laid in the sun....just like old times! On Monday I drove home. I made good time that day too! It was a fun trip home and I'm glad I went! Hopefully I can make it back up there sometime soon.

xoxo
Megs

Grils Night 2009

Before I left for Arizona, some of the girls from my class got together for dinner. We did this last summer and loved it so much we decided to do it again. It's fun to see everyone and reminisce about old times. This year we only used one camera so I had to steal this picture from Amanda...thanks :)

Holi: Festival of Colors 2009

Ever since last year, I have been excited to go to Color Fest! I'm so glad I got to go this year, it was so much fun. I mean who wouldn't want to throw colored chalk in some random persons face?! Haha! Color fest is centered around an old Indian tradition. From what I understand it is to welcome Spring. Anyways, it's held every year in Spanish Fork at the Krishna temple. There are so many people that attend this thing...it's CRAZY! Well anyways, I convienced Jess, Steph, and Logan to all come up for it. And you know what...they were glad they did. We left my house around 4:30, got stuck in traffic for about 1/2 an hour but it was all worth it. When we arrived at the temple, we were told that they were all out of color. I was really sad when I found this out and it kind of put a damper on things for a minute. But it didn't last too long! Five minutes later, some lady started selling color again so me and Dixon joined in the mosh pit type crowd to get some. If any of you know me well, you know I don't do well in tightly confined spaces with large crowds! haha! Needless to say, we ended up scoring a few bags of color just in time to start throwing them. We made our way to the middle of the HUGE crowd and got drenched in color chalk. It was AWESOME!!!! I'm for sure going to try and make it next year...and I suggest that any of you who can make it should! It's one of the biggest things to happen in Utah every year. Anyways there are more pictures below...enjoy :D
xoxo
Megs

Jessica & I in the middle of the color throwing crowd

This is our whole group in front of the Krishna Temple. Front: Me & Stephanie Back: Dixon, Jessica, Kara, Logan.


Logan, Kara, Stephanie, Jessica, and Dixon

Jessica, Dixon, Me, and Stephanie at Color Fest

Snow....

So I'm a little late in posting this...but this is what I awoke to the first week I was here! Don't worry...I only spent 30 minutes digging it out!! Grrr!!!

xoxo
Megs