Before....

In the last post I wrote before I had surgery I said that this semester might kill me, turns out that was kinda true! But it didn't and I am glad to be about 9 weeks post-op. Before I had surgery my life was SUPER CRAZY and I did some really fun things that I don't want to forget about! After Ragnar I flew to Utah for my dear friend Rosey's wedding. I am so happy I could be there to celebrate with her, not that she is lacking in the girlfriend department as you can see from the photo! Rosey is one of those people that makes you want to be a better person because she is so great. I am happier and nicer when I am around her and learned so much from her example. Congratulations Rose!

I LOVE this Picture!

Carin and I like to have dinner parties once a month after church. Our last one was a Mexican Fiesta! We probably had too much planning it and we had a piniata! I think it turned out pretty great!


The weekend before my MR,I I spent a few wonderful days in Dallas. I love it there and I love my brother. We always have so much fun! We went to the grand opening of the Dallas Convention Center Hotel. I had never been to anything like that but it was fun to see the hotel, especially with an architect. He knows the architect that designed it and was able to point out some fun features. We got to tour the presidential suite. It had a beautiful view and the pool was so nice. We also went on the local home show tour for their neighborhood. Unlike Utah, these houses aren't new just really cool. It was so fun! Then we went to see the play "Kill a Mockingbird" at this place called the Cube. It is really a cube, a very cool building and we had great seats. I read the book in high school but it was great to see it performed. I still have a soft spot in my heart for Atticus Finch! And of course, no trip to Dallas would be complete without delicious food, it's one of my favorite parts! Right before the play we ate delicious sushi, probably the best I have had! I love Dallas and can't wait to go back!!

I know this picture is dark but it kind of shows the view from the hotel!

The day I got back from Dallas and the day before my MRI, I had stand-by tickets to Ellen. They weren't guaranteed but we got guaranteed seats if we went out there. So Carin, Kim, Ashly, and I headed to the studios in Burbank. It was crazy with so many people. We didn't stick around for the rif-raff room because they said we would have to pack in there so we just got our guaranteed tickets for March 1st! I can't wait!!

I love this picture! I makes me miss my long hair :(