tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-363041062024-03-07T11:59:56.899-07:00Life of a College StudentIn his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. -Proverbs 16:9Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-7880810251739770492008-06-04T11:30:00.000-06:002008-06-04T11:31:05.589-06:00Me!It is my birthday today. I am 20 years old. Two decades! Ack! <br />Yay birthdays! So excited!Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-35373944531391208232008-05-07T10:23:00.010-06:002008-05-07T10:59:37.820-06:00The BridgeThere is an old little park in the middle of Lethbridge. Its grassy fields are ridden with gophers, its picnic shelters in dire need of repair. The old staircase that took you to the lookout on top of the coulee has been torn down. Floods in the valley have ripped up massive oaks, they hang stark looking on the footing of the bridge. The beach along the river is no longer covered with smooth stones-a layer of silt, brances, and other dead things blanket them.<br />I used to come to this park often- my cousin and I celebrated our birthdays together here, year after year. We've had campfires, roasted marshmallows, played on its playgrounds, and skipped stones in the river. All that remains intact in this humble park is The Bridge. The longest of its kind, a train bridge, that stretches from the top of one coulee, across the river, to the top of the next. It stands black and majestic against the blue sky, and quivers when trains hazard their way over. On the top, it sways 3 feet to each side beneath the rumble of the trains engine. The High Level Bridge:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXdcCPE1_HgdhcPBve9rE74INLy6XQ4BNFbJepTUG0kZJYZNg_UwwfBdnF9Gqx6EWE5dCP8XyBE8FsJfJVmertjkuX2ddOyerQMQgzgqH6HOQA4odFI4_7nrDUibNYarnwlu/s1600-h/Park+044.jpg"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXdcCPE1_HgdhcPBve9rE74INLy6XQ4BNFbJepTUG0kZJYZNg_UwwfBdnF9Gqx6EWE5dCP8XyBE8FsJfJVmertjkuX2ddOyerQMQgzgqH6HOQA4odFI4_7nrDUibNYarnwlu/s1600-h/Park+044.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197680867690008770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGjXdcCPE1_HgdhcPBve9rE74INLy6XQ4BNFbJepTUG0kZJYZNg_UwwfBdnF9Gqx6EWE5dCP8XyBE8FsJfJVmertjkuX2ddOyerQMQgzgqH6HOQA4odFI4_7nrDUibNYarnwlu/s400/Park+044.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9U9efeUmW5o9uHPfmXKzDzdBTGeC4VOdBF6sbB6Le2ygsqWJh9yjgt_HYXwFL6eFIcMpYOUHIPBFYi9hiDDoB9iKD-ZCF32-iPTQ8tdXbxo9bRyZg5IB3WOG7FFEwHqnnns-/s1600-h/Park+042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197680622876872882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9U9efeUmW5o9uHPfmXKzDzdBTGeC4VOdBF6sbB6Le2ygsqWJh9yjgt_HYXwFL6eFIcMpYOUHIPBFYi9hiDDoB9iKD-ZCF32-iPTQ8tdXbxo9bRyZg5IB3WOG7FFEwHqnnns-/s320/Park+042.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnvbpJNVGquLsI_LjYUFtBs8TcHluDLXT8yjXDlai1timJxXrokjKC4Odjz3gdCjjXm4qKrB_jjTFoIFeAM9ewXYQpxbSx_NRTGkwER0ekwEEJtQvaIUGcuzt_AiCnjSyZZF3/s1600-h/Park+029.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197680279279489186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLnvbpJNVGquLsI_LjYUFtBs8TcHluDLXT8yjXDlai1timJxXrokjKC4Odjz3gdCjjXm4qKrB_jjTFoIFeAM9ewXYQpxbSx_NRTGkwER0ekwEEJtQvaIUGcuzt_AiCnjSyZZF3/s320/Park+029.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4E9mxpNPdkIWqaKxeS2rbpPd99_hxxdA8cKY4XBRBUtB8WNDMulE54LtJFbtRJiKKaDzeTnAGpf_IALr7JyRRkne-1GVTDchUE_eCq08RYvAs0IN3jHa-RBqB2JcbqfZbCGR/s1600-h/Park+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197679772473348242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4E9mxpNPdkIWqaKxeS2rbpPd99_hxxdA8cKY4XBRBUtB8WNDMulE54LtJFbtRJiKKaDzeTnAGpf_IALr7JyRRkne-1GVTDchUE_eCq08RYvAs0IN3jHa-RBqB2JcbqfZbCGR/s320/Park+022.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiob7JaSmkiCa52TsI3NzzQArPmsvQb4gYRMhYydKqwdvmiZ89p7hqoRBM8X-GFlxuKASlpAhxLxr1fmoiG2xmRmYz4k8wDkjkBtJ1SOK0VCZUg8zfaTjiSmI9DCQQjtOV8u6/s1600-h/Park+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197679072393678978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiob7JaSmkiCa52TsI3NzzQArPmsvQb4gYRMhYydKqwdvmiZ89p7hqoRBM8X-GFlxuKASlpAhxLxr1fmoiG2xmRmYz4k8wDkjkBtJ1SOK0VCZUg8zfaTjiSmI9DCQQjtOV8u6/s320/Park+017.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyk_H8IcCeXs_KoDLt5F7fDgVIsb3j9H9Nwg4BoYmM95D8vXG7IoICVVf3XAaYQZ_YJdulbhSkfcMCAr_2iFl9B55iQ-U_KAOQ9EHd8W6637OGNjiE2Lnqi9ywtbyyGvTuxkz/s1600-h/Park+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197678466803290226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinyk_H8IcCeXs_KoDLt5F7fDgVIsb3j9H9Nwg4BoYmM95D8vXG7IoICVVf3XAaYQZ_YJdulbhSkfcMCAr_2iFl9B55iQ-U_KAOQ9EHd8W6637OGNjiE2Lnqi9ywtbyyGvTuxkz/s320/Park+014.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div></div></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-29690685262765913102008-03-31T10:04:00.004-06:002008-03-31T17:48:17.047-06:00Worst Night Ever, to date.Recap: <br />1:30 AM - Drive home from a friend's choir concert, pull up to Kyle's house.<br />Notice that my car interior lights are in fact, on. <br />*******Foreboding sense of doom settles over me*******<br />Discover that car is indeed dead, still need to bring Michelle and Brian home. <br />Attempt to boost car, unsuccessful. Decide to leave cables on and go inside to warm up. Its snowing. (What the?!?)<br />Remember why I left the interior lights on: I had something in my eye while I was driving last, and wanted to find it. Ooops. <br />Use Kyles car to bring Michelle and Brian home, let Kyle go to sleep because he has to wake up at 4:30 AM to go to work. <br />Arrive at Kyle's house, 2:15. Crash on couch. Get up to pee. Lay down. Cough up a lung. Get up to pee. Attempt to sleep. Cannot sleep. Get up to get some ibuprofen for sore throat. Does the fact I can't sleep have anything to do with the coffee I drank at exactly ELEVEN PM YOU IDIOT!!! Try to sleep. <br />3:05 AM - Kyle jumps out of bed, turns on all lights and walks around in sleepy stupor. Me: KYLE IT IS 3:05! GO BACK TO BED! Kyle: What am I doing standing here? *Crawls back into bed*. <br />3:13 - Coughing fit. Switch couches, attempt to get comfortable. Am boiling hot. Remove socks. Finally fall asleep. <br />4:27 - Hear extremely loud alarm clock coming from Kyle's room. Yell at Kyle to wake up. Fall back asleep. <br />4:49 - What the? What is that bright light? Kyle is on FACEBOOK AT 4:49 AM. Serious addict. Fall back asleep. <br />5:07 - *Door slams* What? Kyle left?! He didn't even say goodbye! *Alex is sad*<br />5:08 - Kyle comes back inside after bringing his luggage out. Gives me big hug and kiss goodbye. <br />5:10 - Cannot sleep. Move to Kyle's bed.<br />8:00 - Alarm goes off, I think I have something to do...aww screw it. Need to sleep. <br />9:00 - Eat honeycombs and chill with Curtis, attempt to boost car with bigger vehicle. Unsuccessful. <br />9:15 - Call AMA and wait on hold for approximately 15 minutes. <br />10:15 - Waiting for AMA to arrive. Checking facebook and blogging. <br />THE END. GAH.<br /><br />**Update: 10:45 - Car is running! Thank you AMA! **<br />***Update: 11:45 - I just left my car idling for one entire hour. Is that bad karma? So much for Earth Day....***Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-66051458903380434312008-03-26T14:43:00.003-06:002008-03-26T14:53:56.422-06:00Exciting and a little scary!Lately I have been feeling the itch to get away, to learn, to think, to READ, and to just be. And while nothing is set in stone yet, I have an opportunity for a summer job that will take me far, far away from here! (But still on the same continent!) <br />I am so excited! <br />This will be so much FUN! <br />I can hardly wait till May! <br />More updates to come. <br /><br />This post, with far too many exclamation! points! brought to you by Alexandria! <br /><br />Also, this inquiry: how is someone who has never breastfed (me) supposed to teach other women to breastfeed? The answer, coming tomorrow! Or probably not!Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-70947252836061264702008-03-25T17:15:00.003-06:002008-03-25T17:22:24.441-06:00RandomsBest invention I discovered last week: Baileys flavoured HAAGEN DAZS!! With real Baileys! Who knew?! <br /><br />I went snowboarding on Saturday, for the first time in 5ish years, and it was SO FUN. I also got a sunburn. From the snow! How cool is that. <br /><br />All is well on the home front folks, thanks for your kind words. <br /><br />I am excited for my cousin <a href="http://www.storiesoncd.blogspot.com">Christy</a> to move here! Yay! <br /><br />I really want to quit school, it is entirely and totally lame. <br /><br />I love tiny babies, and get to take care of them this week working on maternity! So fun! And cute!<br /><br />That is all. Have a good week people!Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-90120103228215644482008-03-17T11:06:00.004-06:002008-03-17T11:11:05.201-06:00Alex is....-craving inspiration and support from anyone re: life, and stuff that sucks a lot<br />-craving lindor chocolates and vanilla hazelnut tea<br />-going to survive this week somehow<br />-going snowboarding on saturday<br />-needing "big huuuuuuugggz"<br />-needing sleep<br />-sitting on her ass<br />-not writing her paper due wednesday<br />-not happy<br />-in disbelief<br />-scared.Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-21404141855225982732008-03-10T21:16:00.000-06:002008-03-10T21:17:05.956-06:00:(I didn't win. Boo.Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-38347606254834389362008-03-05T18:13:00.002-07:002008-03-05T18:19:07.275-07:00canttalknow mustlinktowin prettyapronHola! (Man, I wish I was still in Mexico! I cant stop saying hola and it is driving Kyle nuts.) <br />Anyway, ALL of you....yes that means you...must go check out <a href="http://loraleeslooneytunes.com/2008/03/03/saucy-frocks-apron-giveaway/#comment-11982">Loralee and her sweeet blog</a> because she is featuring these FABULOUS aprons made by her friend, Erin. She has an <a href="http://loraleeslooneytunes.com/2008/03/03/saucy-frocks-apron-giveaway/#comment-11982">Etsy Shop</a> you can check out, too!! <br />What are ya waiting for amigos? Go check it out! (I want the pink one...my birthday is in June!) <br />Adios!Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-33384994658106794442008-03-01T12:46:00.003-07:002008-03-01T12:57:12.790-07:00I must be emo*Today is one of those days. You know the days where you're trapped in the house too long, and contrary to what you would expect, you haven't gotten anything done but you've had a series of short encounters with various people none of which have brightened your mood but have made you even more depressed because they aren't actively trying to cheer you up and so you consult the internets to see what rainbows they might have to share with you but you are just plain and simple in a bad mood and it's not going to help anyway and by the way you smell funny and you have to work tonight and pretend to be happy because if you don't you won't make any money and its snowing outside and oh yeah, I still have to write my fricken paper. <br />Join me in my misery and have a listen to <a href= "http://www.myspace.com/thepostalservice">The Postal Service</a> "District Sleeps Alone". <br /><br />Ahhhh so cathartic.Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-72878761277338124992008-02-23T12:31:00.003-07:002008-02-23T12:44:38.307-07:00Back to realityHey! Now that reading break is almost over, it's time to get back to the books. And blogging. <br />I'm currently working on a paper for my World Religions class. It's tricky. It's one of those papers where you can write about almost ANYTHING as long as it has a smidgen of something to do with something mildly religious, such as pork. You're beginning to see my dilemma. I have no idea what to write about. While I think I have decided on a topic, that may change in the next 13 minutes. My little sheltered life hasn't really motivated me to challenge the status quo, question my religion or beliefs, so I haven't got much ammo to write with. I think I need to read a book. A good one. A thinking one. I need to enrich myself. Any suggestions? Aunty Ruby, I know you read, and you must have some great ideas!! <br /><br />*******************<br /><br />In other news, I really like serving (waitressing). There's just something that feels good about walking out with over $100 in cash. Everyday is not awesome, but the good outweighs the bad. The bad: on Tuesday, I had a table that whined about every single thing I brought out: the milk shake wasn't shake-y enough, the chicken fingers weren't hot enough, the drink wasn't flavorful enough, blah blah BLAH....anyway I tried to be accomodating, and tried to be nice, and run across the restaurant 30,000 times to get them what they want...their bill came to $172.62.<br />They tipped me $2.38 cents. Grrr.<br /><br />The good: On the holiday Monday, I made approximately $37 an hour! Cool beans. Why am I in nursing school??Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-2090567714961859962008-02-06T14:12:00.000-07:002008-02-09T18:40:47.821-07:00Alissa, blogosphere. Blogosphere, Alissa.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBATgGntgRFkIFYmZQTCAXrvvQl_Ybco4jmE1XwLC9Jcpv-iEIDMRmBZxlF1hrju479R_gI2R9y2M65qxg6JFOfe_68VmmAGMbg430EZysqCvVw2ZU06RzvTxphZreUf-ArxSC/s1600-h/alissa.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163983921672921426" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBATgGntgRFkIFYmZQTCAXrvvQl_Ybco4jmE1XwLC9Jcpv-iEIDMRmBZxlF1hrju479R_gI2R9y2M65qxg6JFOfe_68VmmAGMbg430EZysqCvVw2ZU06RzvTxphZreUf-ArxSC/s320/alissa.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>My best friend Alissa just started a blog! Aww, how cute! So young, yet so grown up! Look at her in all her cute new-blogger-ness. <a href="http://www.sundropchronicles.blogspot.com/">Click Here.</a> She is an awesome writer.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163983625320177970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggK-Ud7J278KK5JxyJxWzfDJKTWf7ECsce1Rok_lvwDnIiPDCsoKHhwC3LrONK26Fi6bs__yl3HTckJyYE8qSnRSXoiHrPPxCxGPT5KX0A3HZR85bgUdPLnFa2yrgCriVHZq2s/s320/a&a.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Alissa is the cutest, sweetest girl you will ever meet. I have known her for almost 5 years, and she has been there through some of the worst and best times of my life. She is also one of the funnest (most fun?) people to hang out with. You can laugh with her, cry with her, play N64 with her, eat endless amounts of ice cream and cake with her...</div><br /><div>She is so kind, half the time I don't know how she puts up with my perfectionist, Type A self. She is very understanding and always knows just what to say. She used to be pretty quiet and shy, but being a nurse and being my friend has kind of ruined that. :P She is honest, Godly, and puh-lease people, she is GORGEOUS! She inspires me to become a better person. I love you, Alissa!<br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163983810003771714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlVbClhyphenhyphengaxyClbTOt3oBZ75OKZGQwQDxrq9mmZZ58nv1Ayp34FSJA0J5cZYI0Ku1aq0waXA9yKTFc0ZahYZwLwLFuV8yO7Cxkgd7ctGiTgEpodj31xKmq6QMHVd2gF6h85BY/s320/a&a+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Life is good with good friends. I am so blessed. </div><div></div></div></div></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163985506515853666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7AMo0XBf65LpDxN7Ci5xHf0jzFYaxQfuJJT55_AxAspii6_i3s1XIyUhtsqblneU797sqY1v1coj8VZUkM1HymuHMyWQTULXDOyiyoUV-wziwH5rw4rDZoEoB2gAI0uWW1DK/s320/ab.jpg" border="0" />Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-50486101101610028672008-02-05T09:12:00.000-07:002008-02-09T18:40:58.364-07:003 Things I learned over the weekend1. Putting on lip gloss while speedily walking to class is hazardous to your health.<br />2. Applying blush 5 seconds after you put on face cream ends up looking very bad.<br />3. P.S. I love you is the best movie I have seen in ages. I cried, a lot.Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-50144271703381325232008-01-30T22:15:00.000-07:002008-01-30T22:31:29.073-07:00Bittersweet - A ToastToday was my last day at my crappy, crappy job. My job had its perks: it was nursing related, it was very rewarding, and I loved my clients (most of them). I worked for a home health care company for 1 1/2 years, and that was long enough thankyouverymuch.<br /> To commemorate our last day together, one of my favorite clients and I went out for coffee to the local bakery. It was bittersweet. Its strange, a little bit, but Mike and I have been through a lot together (mostly him) and his family was like family to me. I would call him my friend. Mike was the reason I stayed as long as I did at that job, but it was time to call it quits.<br /> Its feels so strange to say goodbye. I've spent 6 hours a week with Mike, every week, since July. He's been a constant in my weeks, and I could always look forward to our long chats, playing ping pong, and him teasing me about almost everything. His wife's baking was always a plus, too.<br /> But Mike will continue his recovery from stroke without me. And as much as I want to take the credit for his stunning progress so far, it has been his hard work and determination that got him this far, I was just there to help. His strength and character (and goofy smile) are something I will remember for many years to come.Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-30497691639370511202008-01-29T12:11:00.000-07:002008-01-29T12:26:18.098-07:00Crushed....or, Tune Tuesday - Crooner Edition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ej57EYn_0Q2r8oSgmKFszgN7vswcBK6DgQm95KgV7GpJuBjWxuJSW4lbq_QYynxGED6eZtaGOITXcgGjyfTsZrfdmtadXBKGpXoEkK6MWDOH9llgellOksOxPI_7ak9Qwkfi/s1600-h/michael_buble_01.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160981889856872738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4ej57EYn_0Q2r8oSgmKFszgN7vswcBK6DgQm95KgV7GpJuBjWxuJSW4lbq_QYynxGED6eZtaGOITXcgGjyfTsZrfdmtadXBKGpXoEkK6MWDOH9llgellOksOxPI_7ak9Qwkfi/s320/michael_buble_01.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Seriously, I am in love with Michael Buble. He is SO cute. I also have a thing for men who can play the piano. Does anyone else think that is ridiculoulsy attractive? Mmmmm.....so sexay. </div><br /><div>Without further ado, have a <a href="http://www.myspace.com/michaelbuble">listen.</a></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-38135665845130134532008-01-28T16:35:00.001-07:002008-01-28T19:23:51.212-07:00Pictures!My trip to B.C....<br /><div><div><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160676135430037570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiorwguZDtDTmaMKT57I057pQiYUbSvt1OlzRLmnQ53_1kAGa9rQOlxcICsbE39xKmj3nIcGGXoZ3pVn43fGZBKf-ZiYphjEZ9L6ywQcsqtN9380FPqoSkrzkdi3r8fvHz8qLdX/s320/Jan+08+249.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center"><br />My starbucks before we got on the plane. Mmm.<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_G1oSibDmFSapKqb7xeoNJcm_RsmuJ72daPqKoi1VymoUil3-bCgKLIMpfuPa80nq05F5xms8uW55iOq67ZUf8aVbijItQ4FJm6tEe_pnbfVcZD2sp65oxgpAa8MTC6DZfbC/s1600-h/Jan+08+290.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160676796855001170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD_G1oSibDmFSapKqb7xeoNJcm_RsmuJ72daPqKoi1VymoUil3-bCgKLIMpfuPa80nq05F5xms8uW55iOq67ZUf8aVbijItQ4FJm6tEe_pnbfVcZD2sp65oxgpAa8MTC6DZfbC/s320/Jan+08+290.jpg" border="0" /></a> Cuddling during a movie<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160677234941665378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPiHBgKsUpTxjNh0DdefWNRcKu4O6UB9SUgufCXHzn72lqS5_fmtJ9x7oQARGJS1VNeqRsEQgVmPEErfHTxU9okYOE8rEBl5dpyrjcSDimRCLSPF4Bynn0wfZPS9VEMU8p9DQS/s320/Jan+08+291.jpg" border="0" />The mountains through a rainy window<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160678201309306994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwje_0rb0LLmKc08tzgqqPLkcnLPgy6KRZcQTTspfhhc-KCT3UayygW0-XVuROVleIlXTvjaStiekFxXHERDBMvfMtgXVOQ4PsqJYT7atRCL4rIttsgVaPvlv-CX5UUiO1F1yA/s320/Jan+08+344.jpg" border="0" /> The valley, from the top of the mountain we hiked.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160678785424859266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8s5OWcrLQZ5-tK6EJU5g0f3Kpwij48ul_2OHp5wPaPeV0N1PRczpwBqyjdS99jh5vBsbRCnsQNhz219dj1tM7g4Cep7hB7W0pxcLyvsBKetsJoTpYmLjXJHhbOL9FcS167Y6-/s320/Jan+08+351.jpg" border="0" /> Things here still grow in winter!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160681461189484690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoBQ8bEtXZntao-dxnbbQ62d-r1U1U0OR06KN_2htrzs2m-tlp8dNdRIG-jqUlqkqbRgadiPgv5oQenD9HEycvj6LxfIC_SuB87MF3iAIiD0uxBqN0gsKc_G_YjDmYs1JmbNn/s320/Jan+08+366.jpg" border="0" /> Pretty waterfall!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160714450833285346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja1c2LT2T3SclHhsfZDJmk1zvVcPU9dFkHyStBudFH4ThJ5HKS9uO3n2qJPmExyL4I-Dk115Bus3BlbifALZyFPqdcm3P3XnzZJPju2QC-GxkBL62thkcqdcQSK9a2CEeirFIM/s320/Jan+08+381.jpg" border="0" /> Chris and the kids<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160716555367260418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifOAL8JZYm2_NUqQJmqCHyLvLGhMcgp4jOK-e-MMee1a5iwh-TFsDfsZQsn-bspBm-zBRTUqYv5kTanNwn2s6wd2R5mnYz6P0wsaRsGEWeq8B7s5oIn6AVAeo4cEcR2UCGLGiE/s320/Jan+08+401.jpg" border="0" /> My two favorite girls!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160715322711646450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB2G4D5GUgLT9IRKsy2ba2VKhQedMQQ6a3e3F_Qxgsc_hxMrwrQeXT8HKHKSOI32RNz0OUVB4EdPueGip5pi8sZujZMy8vUMlQYbuJAnRCLn7GS5TnTxHeH7A3JlDmfAbN6xzC/s320/Jan+08+374.jpg" border="0" />Going for a walk<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5160717551799673106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFqySy-t6C0mVSTb_Ei38UFK-sW37FsD5GZ3l74bDZInHhyDvdovU7N3Ut501fABqrse7rZYFlYDecSNPyHcmtERLEhX2tsczvW0eiClA1YDQDV1ULbfpHucGzpsq3ZZYvX8sy/s320/Jan+08+320.jpg" border="0" />My little bookworm, Gillian!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-27732022831208494312008-01-25T16:30:00.000-07:002008-01-25T17:00:56.785-07:00I won!!!<div>What did I win again??? Oh right. Apparently I entered a photo contest a couple of months ago, and now they want to put my picture into a book! How neato. And, if my picture makes it into the "finals" I could win, $1000, or even $10,000! Does anyone else think this is a scam? I don't know what to think. Although I must agree, it is a pretty sweet <a href="http://cisforchocolate.blogspot.com/2007/12/this-n-that.html">picture,</a> no? (Sunset photo on bottom). They also sent me an email saying they wanted to give me this pin, for winning the "Editors Choice Award", for $20. What?? I thought that when you win something, they <em>give </em>you stuff, not make you pay for it. Lame.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159568029572702258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj57pEA69ynfRk1ZYMonskU7hBeFd3GpJIN_GsjquX9ZTkp-KE7kHcA_EP2OlQgA4CanADlnx_U6IMyfHUZZHegu20MPx0hus8jZn3S-hAr7A9p6IgZ-Bn_r9aTpY9qBw6hZywa/s320/322a3f67-7.jpg" border="0" /></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-26159013617743737852008-01-23T18:18:00.000-07:002008-01-23T18:28:39.528-07:00Its me!<div align="left">Hello internets! How are you all? </div><div align="left"><br />Have I told you how much I hate school? Really? I have? Multiple times? Ok. Well, Im gonna tell you again.</div><div align="left"><br />School whomps.<br /></div><div align="left">My brain is mush and I have to write a mini-speech about why Alberta should NOT have a two-tiered health care system. Before tomorrow. And I have to work (2 hours) tonight.<br /></div><div align="left">Anyway, the answer is straightforward. Because one is simple, and two is more than one, and therefore more complicated. And that is why a two-tiered system is bad. Now, look at my pretty pictures.</div><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158847896701149202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHsoVTInGQ5Nr3NMB0Q7sOSHn7eByGUnpSZTJJYJrth51N7z0Vi5mJcbKpi2z_qWM4R6VbxQzZ9dCiCQMm49r3IU7a7bUfCCEMLMSD92j7CGov7T8FjaN61lKhoO0mFPxwA6Hs/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+071.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p align="center">Me and my man! </p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158848390622388258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikXGbgvZj8zJj9MaPPu1YgKn2TQ-K9PTgMNDXULgJa6kJxGfblbh1Tam3L4Kty36EdYUqxza-YVckUBMfwmloUa-AjtKipoKHiGk5pJ-ysZqXGWevyQMl0lcESZOlqCDqyJtox/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+060.jpg" border="0" /></p><br />Oooh, purty frower. This is where the salt water started to affect the lens shutter thing. Cool effect, yes?Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-57273900176016194042008-01-04T11:55:00.000-07:002008-01-04T11:57:58.339-07:00Adventures in ChilliwackHey! Im in Chilliwack! My brother and his family live here and Kayla and I are visiting. So far, it rocks. Yesterday we went shopping in Bellingham!! WOOT! And man do I wish I lived there. That mall rocks. I got some sweet shopping done. Tonight on the agenda is a late New Years party! Should be good times had by all. Pictures of my cute nieces to follow when I get back home.<br />I hope your holidays are awesome!Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-42187908663354955422007-12-31T11:58:00.001-07:002008-01-15T13:11:43.746-07:00Snippets of Holiday Fun<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Now, I apologize in advance to anyone who is expecting miraculous fabulous pictures since I got a Canon Rebel XT and would like to inform you that just because you get a sweet camera, doesn't mean it will take sweet pictures for you.<br /><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">You still have to know how to use it.</div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center">Hmm.<br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Anyway here are some pictures of my Christmas holiday! (Or...Boxing day on.)<br /></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155771832576531074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVite3Q8RdYh4KfP9FTpvM3ZXMjVrc5xtA8hlWqQMtcIAGkkxjQcvHKfmc8pXG-KIn9z3DtP3biF0qg-JnezEqi-_KHnFxytJmIlK3DwZ0M8ksQsr5_pXzvW3TA3XmsvqTgy36/s320/Jan+08+027.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Kyle is opening his present. He's also wearing his new Christmas hoody and t-shirt. He's so happy! Also, next time do your hair.<br /></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155775238485596818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvk-CbC_VHcB5i1VstR1QjWzR3urBBTRsBOYvjGFvaDZPLRDX3u5C4QH4ptKQnr1jwnGmO05ZoetiKRKzP2ERUE0iETS8sGIM4ygr0dqgn74N2gvt34k2NJ0al7ARJcDn5n41/s320/Jan+08+061.jpg" border="0" /><br />Kevin here is displaying how I spent many hours of my Christmas holidays. SO FUN! </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155776578515393186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8XalSICUPn8Ml7HAK1yQ7As_uOOFUSDM5ADl0QWil1PmtYu41oyP1AQWEfN-rCqkZJKWOyQAqaTr_P5NYQpOYbsRbRrBeGrmdA89l0N6Y-Duhm94PC8UxjV3uoAELTSFHNHX7/s320/Jan+08+115.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">NANCY(left) was home from Ontario! Yay! Her and Alissa are so cute.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155779877050276530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtE0-os-JTrBaXj-mO97XXgS5qhPrstlC_J4n-idVHPumbdcLdlRaxMipwwhEC6Fnjr3msrmELiMptR8xJzRV3X1RN2Xu9DhC4CBCSsJ4ITFxFXfHSRMHVTNhxlbFSBhQ8Znf/s320/Jan+08+187.jpg" border="0" />Kyle's cousin got married (to my 2nd cousin)! Here's the happy couple. Her dress was so gorgeous!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155780615784651458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhMmtf34ABxuQ4gTsODO7wB_illlhfsvQMVNUuAsFDxAYY_Si67NO8cQYi0xJwB9p4WApGcBFWZBTU4Z06yJvuvNlZHMh5NOw1oxEsjfPujI8eLCNllBibwBLj2gIzP1mIvLl/s320/Jan+08+191.jpg" border="0" /> Self-portrait </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155781436123405010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVtI5n30RM8Fii6JsmRJ0-ezbhD6Z107jP5nrCzy1yZANMpvUVcQD_EX3wXX3u9L7XrM9vZ6_ndg_Hxbm2m091M_f9rDFJhZgz4HI_3IuOIAtP5vDwmzBsmCxaPlR1iKhzyI8/s320/Jan+08+240.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">I got to visit Travis and Becky in their <em>gorgeous</em> new house! Sorry Becky this is the only picture I have. But its not so bad!<br /></p><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155783076800912114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh87rseQga-DBGKXFX4Lios3YBkD5NDnugs9lzNUhIeZT-IXxsvIYM2L3iIao7cX5qwzVd3xmPKIUGxrhiK_cZal-tZzBMHMtSPRUiGE_EMsgqYMckPhMoPa0Dn9iwa6vFaPMq2/s320/Jan+08+250.jpg" border="0" />I flew to B.C. to visit my brother and his family! Look at those amazing mountains!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155791593721060146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlkf6cbWZAnuGtONOHjOXHfM-yXZiz5iqwUuTj29nUbYYoQkoYTmo36g1CTAC4WFTj6kz1kJz5ZSitK_WqmD-cwYs17vcV-HTHIPD6ioib0ov734iOntiHUG622wk-wQ3bAn1P/s320/Jan+08+261.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">I got to hang out with these two cuties! They are wearing the shirts we bought them! I can tell Josie(left) is going to be a poser just like me.<br /></p><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155785056780835602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhYVMhvshNkel_gbZvpp0bTwWK0oFTPAVLlzcisUXMaR8MlGHW5QYOEd0oo3ok7rgdg-9lsS0stmaPbcs5r0-iC_qbIMVGIU3OFytXsep3flg9w4MgTWrKPp8JRDhij2lmsGB5/s320/Jan+08+313.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">Gillian was thrilled to have the same shirt as me! Just so you know, we also had matching hair <em>and </em>matching socks. This girl is so cute! </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155790932296096546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnVHJsHwO9tlMSbpIT5HwcriHWXFV6b2IrsRIq9FyzOoLkz9rUA62UTAIXgx6xFzIUvqY9ghjFnUlooalNXHyb5fQYZ-eYec8Lwpahkf71WvTaKPNHlfyoTwhIW2HzjLdWC4iw/s320/Jan+08+362.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">My brother Chris, and sister-in-law Laura. I love staying with them!<br /><br /><br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155793036830071618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiireoEz68fvX-uWHw83eRAjqYKeZMus0KwGw8JPsCpv2CKwEncKfojE9MZoQwd4iK37PxC7hmrhlQI4f7pJsmLL9nZkv5K_OgadnhdJYPZhw69NdOc5jLGtek5GRscgPmKm-Ec/s320/Jan+08+363.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Here's my nephew Caleb...he is such a cool kid! Any guesses to his age? This little guy had a huge growth spurt since the last time I saw him, plus he is now the ripe old age of THIRTEEN. Crazy! </p><p align="center">More pictures to come!</p>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-10676453969684403882007-12-26T09:54:00.000-07:002007-12-26T10:05:04.459-07:00Rebel Without A Cause<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5148327099474401874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1v1lIQAiabBPAxrn-wFVBd5xA8XUhvZ6hydeoYZEprHdNknRBvC1t0rtsA7fclVyWJJIeQu7tjHT-9vojkTo4fZIByHPdWmRST2xxFUBHuN-UUZR232BZDnNvBiSiXJNaDM0B/s400/my+camera.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /> This camera will be mine in just a few short hours!! 8.0 megapixels of pixely goodness, SLR, sweet lens-icity.......Do I need to tell you how excited I am?<br />Boxing day sales roxers my boxers.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">(Only $399 from <a href="http://www.futureshop.ca/search/searchresult.asp?logon=&langid=EN&search=KWS">Future Shop!</a> You can order online! Sale ends on the 27th!)</span>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-72688680674761107052007-12-21T15:04:00.000-07:002007-12-21T15:06:20.747-07:00MUST WATCH. OR DIE.<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LqExHV99iPQ&rel=1"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LqExHV99iPQ&rel=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br />I'd like to take a peek at their electric bill. <br />Thanks to <a href="http://www.sundrymourning.com/">Linda</a> for posting this.Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-67375079959361713352007-12-21T12:45:00.000-07:002007-12-21T12:53:29.077-07:00Wanna Come?Pretty invitations! Yay! Too bad no one will ever get to see them, because it is too late to mail them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkxINXXFEiyT1XcuzxMwWLPk0idj95Evh9nSnipnWwZ8OSUAqwVXJjxm9MHqEq7DXFFOXaDErnBPmWRPF-dtAVp0SKit8yT7H_2ZyAbGNbK-WrQQZSf3FWif5k2TwgloDp6Zk/s1600-h/Christmas+Invite+07+edit.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146516525946001986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkxINXXFEiyT1XcuzxMwWLPk0idj95Evh9nSnipnWwZ8OSUAqwVXJjxm9MHqEq7DXFFOXaDErnBPmWRPF-dtAVp0SKit8yT7H_2ZyAbGNbK-WrQQZSf3FWif5k2TwgloDp6Zk/s320/Christmas+Invite+07+edit.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-28221364093941008852007-12-19T16:29:00.000-07:002007-12-19T16:39:48.116-07:00Learning CurveThree things I learned about myself this weekend:<br /><br />1. I can <em>run</em> in stilettos, in the snow.<br />2. I envy people who grew up in big families.<br />3. I actually like dogs, if given the time to get to know them. My friend has a sheltie named Joey, and he is just the most gentle, sweet, cute little dog.Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-24139537033676619982007-12-18T11:11:00.000-07:002007-12-18T11:56:24.017-07:00Christmas' Past<div>Believe it or not, I have had my picture with Santa taken every year since I was born. It was something my aunt did with her two girls, and so my mom thought it was a sweet idea, too. We have them hanging in chronological order in our hallway, for everyone to see! Heres 2 pictures, from 1991 & 1992. </div><div><br /></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145379965930330658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9MBr95qsx4GcLPFAVB0N-rTl2DCJMsqPC6GVJjeDqAlxTCYNyrgJDUV24wJx4GsRwZem0IEIufsSpYYaRxQtONsoy6N82GOsFW0BJZLp5hfRdtAFCa7dojy3GaRz2VGiy5qVD/s320/Santa+1991.jpg" border="0" /></div><div><br /></div><div align="center">(Aww! Look at how adorable I am, there on the left! But seriously mom, suspenders? I am just a mere 3 1/2 in the picture, Kayla is 1. And Santa is angry at the cameraman.)</div><div><br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5145386292417157682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXsQtGQu26H1nco58FsQacQ9JyJaCjn_x4R_uBs6NnS6Ji4_ZyC5tDJhuCaPHvTAv7VL6FoNuMCecsZPoJNPDId2duH0-sgiP9_dGh5xZgv-IaEQDaxhgbT80uZgitkwI-RJb/s320/Santa+1992.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">(Oh, the unbearable cuteness! My matching sweater and pants!)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Another Christmas tradition is to read the Christmas story before we open our presents. My sister and I would listen solemnly while my mom read. Then we'd blast our Boney M. <em>tape</em> (my favorite Christmas music!) while we opened our presents. So much fun! </div><div align="left">What Christmas traditions do your families have? </div>Allyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36304106.post-20943218954973266102007-12-14T13:30:00.000-07:002007-12-14T13:49:20.608-07:00This n' ThatHola!<br /><br />If you did not know, I went to Mexico in October with Kyle's family. It was <em>amazing</em>, to say the least. I had never been out of North America, (or anywhere warm, really) and it was such a great experience. Here are some pictures from my trip:<br /><br /><div align="center">Our early morning flight</div><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143929924841658770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb8rvqnnPSRGRbrD0L84NdWX1905REsvsrmfSoV3m5fX2_aXv5uoUhuEoLf7qAa1ufw0X8PShZAkiS4WOOeBXOsUINYDfPPTpClpTDK2N9ky47QIQx5vD1D2HhQ4zEXqWW8_rD/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+011.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">The resort, from our balcony.</p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143930427352832434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNGXEHzC7y0pmpjzT3HG6vXsAfy3qofxMTK38Oqnc3OnSbaS992laNAmt7M-aXVe6rRrWdGGnfjd8098-KqYl02-vOQJsgoD6rdHGNbLmXgQtFiso_ggLfwYXGDlALUdDxt3LW/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+050.jpg" border="0" /><br />A cool carved watermelon at the buffet.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4f5txh55KtN0BM5mMe4FKO7_ymYOTGzZp0mZEpGsxgExAjrMV_S_ga0-lhvVzkcKaeaOY9qpItLfvmiDIIgyK3boifmAYNXPem9nRjh5yjWp7s2DqN7AZ90KwkW6RllaKa0JW/s1600-h/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+181.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143931247691586018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4f5txh55KtN0BM5mMe4FKO7_ymYOTGzZp0mZEpGsxgExAjrMV_S_ga0-lhvVzkcKaeaOY9qpItLfvmiDIIgyK3boifmAYNXPem9nRjh5yjWp7s2DqN7AZ90KwkW6RllaKa0JW/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+181.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Two cute girls in Bucerias.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143932815354649106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3LQ2sv-k_9HA0n3DOQcOZf6cy3PE62FMF9dlT7RqHOFiokYriTgWGzSYQw8K4PL5IGKbKhoPJlmnlqRYQZAnPzf53VSB1yIWyjbTxDbVTA9KfLqBJeqfPhs-Lmcz_8zPSxBV/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+074.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><div align="center">The walkway to up to our room, night time.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143931410900343282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEDtgMHcyQdpW7VkZ9yAZ3NxKNpB-Bu1-I7gtxie1Xx5VoNl4pst-2lKLoCKPO-JeD5cxstQuTkakqvjyzGwo5Ugyzz5Zxdxfh9iJvzYhErmSUQNHBC6bM22j-UbCD-8oT6rdO/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+207.jpg" border="0" /><br />A beautiful Mexican sunset from our beach.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5143931526864460290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDtQXwgebSZizMWLQ_RzHFtDdp3p54oeZIUsXyWbjO6DeeBZlYNMMPxNhvTwRYjj4MuGJ0eRWDJkpniku5qu7mG77cCbXcpxec7IUmNaNnRES1dPu8zKUEpNhN5_IxyVOBG4R/s320/Alexs+Mexico+Pics+203.jpg" border="0" /></div>What do ya think of my photography skillz, yo?? :PAllyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09186396410078107256noreply@blogger.com0