My Little Sis

Miss Rebecca Lee Grimes,

Guess what on May 30, 1994 this pretty girl was born!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY B!! I can't believe your already 17 where the heck does time go....seriously?! I of course could not go today with out writing a little note, and letting you know how much I love you. Here goes yet another Birthday shout out to my favorite little sis. B, I just love you. First off your so dang funny, and you can always make somebody laugh. You are on the high school drill team. You are quite the dancer, and I wish I could dance half as good as you. Maybe one day you will actually enjoy dancing in front of your family at any given time..ha ha.

You have so many clothes in your closet its insane. You might be one of the most particular people about your clothes that I know. I mean your closet is color coordinated. You always have the cutest outfits. When she grows up she wants to be a hair stylest. She is quite the makeup artist, and I know I can always count on you to make me look good. I have never met anyone with a bigger sweet tooth than you, you pretty much like anything and everything with sugar.

Sharks are not your thing. In the winter you can find her cruising down the ski slopes. In the summer you can always find her outside catching some sun rays. School for you is six hours of social time. I am sure if that was a class you would have passed with flying colors I mean that is the whole reason you go....right?!  You are quite the social butterfly. She might be the most gullible person I know other than me we actually share this trait in common. You are the queen of pulling funny faces in pictures. You and I kick butt at the fish face.

 B, I know I can always come talk to you. Even if you say name that movie in serious conversations. Speaking of movies half of her vocabulary consists of movie lines. You might be the one person on this planet that I have the most inside jokes with. I mean just to name a few..."Where's the oranges, Red Robin...enough said, True True False False...middle finger."  Oh man I dont think I ever laugh so hard with someone as I do with you. You are quite the bed hog, but some how I still enjoy having sleepovers. Rebecca you are gorgeous!! You have the prettiest smile. I know I can always come talk to you even if you give me a hard time for going into way to much detail. We have so many fun memories, and I am so blessed to have such a sister like you. I love you so much. I hope you have the best birthday!!

Love Always, Lindsey

Lets head Home

Ok so I seriously have the greatest group of friends. We call ourselves the Fab 5 cleaver I know, but really we are just that fabulous. One of these days I am sure I will add pictures from all of our crazy adventures, but for now I just have to explain our home town weekend. Whit and Trumbull both live in St. Geoge so need less to say we have spent many nights over at their house. Which I love they both have the greatest families, and not to mention they're country boys. We have been introduced to all sorts of fun things. Who ever thought you would be disappointed when you missed a baby calf being born, or being chased by a pig, calling animals that stand on all fours your boyfriends, and horseback riding. Ok ya thats us I guess you can say we might be a little hooked. We decided it was time to head up north and show them are stomping grounds. So we had a little home town weekend like off the bachelor just because we're that cool. Friday afternoon we got all packed up and started are little road trip me, toree, trumbull, and whit. Which I love road trips especially with friends music, laughing, and great conversation what we talk about in the car stays in the CAR...right?! Anyway the first stop was my house which we had a nice dinner with my family.  Then we played phase 10 and of course B won ....punk. I just love my family so thanks again for everything.

 Saturday morning we got up early and made are way to Heber whit and trum both had siblings participating the Rodeo so we went to cheer them on. Of course they kicked butt because thats just what they do. That afternoon we made our way to Brigham City to meet Toree's family. We grabbed lunch at a little local place by that time Karlie meet up with us then we turned into the Fab 6.  Of course we had to meet Kar's family as well. They let us take the four wheelers out for a couple of hours which was so much fun. Good driving skills Whit considering the fact that we are both still alive. Stef was MIA for friday night, but meet up with us right before fourwheeling good timing kiddo. Then back to Toree's for a nice dinner with her family. After which we headed over to crystal hot springs it was extremely ghetto, but if any group of people is going to have a fun time just about anywhere it would be us. The best part about it was the slide -hydro tube we did just about everything and anything you could think of going down that slide. It was a blast we were all laughing, and just being our crazy selves we did get a little banged up by the end of the night I was beat. We went and sat around the fire for a little while (which I may or may not  have been a little out of it at this point)  then we headed back over to Toree's, and had a huge sleep over in her family room some of us slept way better than others....sorry guys.

Me, Whit, Toree, Karlie, Stef, and Trumbull

The next morning we headed to church with Toree's family, and then made our way to West Haven to hang out with Stef's family. They also made us a nice dinner, and we just chatted with her family for the afternoon. Then the four of us made our way back to St. George for yet another eventful car ride. This probably was one of the best weekends. Every one of my friends has the greatest families. I just love you all.

What a Week

Ok I must say I am just a little behind, but I have to blog about this week because seriously it was quite the week. Well it was finals week for some of course since I didnt go to school this semester it wasnt really a huge deal for me. With that being said finals week means the end of the semester which means change. Of course change is a hard thing, and most of the time I don't really like it. All in all it does happen to be part of life. This happend to be the last week of  this group of girls being my roomies. We all reached that point in our lives for us to head on different paths with graduating, missions, and weddings. Lucky for me I have established life long friendships with these girls.

So naturally we have to party it up. Monday night was the closing BBQ with the ward, and after we decided to have a pool party. Seven girls, music, water, and a camera equals an absolute blast. Tuesday we hit the gym for a zumba class. I mean who wouldn't want to dance to make a complete fool out of themselves and burn some calories?!  

Wendnesday Toree, Lou, Whit, and I decided we wanted to hike the narrows which is just some big crack in the red rocks. Anyway we have done this multiple times before, and this time we may or may not have had a little run in with the cops. Of course me being the type of person who never gets herself in trouble I might have had a small little panic attack. Luckily for us we just got a warning since we were up there after dusk. In our defense it was dusk when we started. Lets just say I have the greatest friends ever, and every adventure we end up with crazy fun pictures which I happen to love.

Thursday was cinco de mayo so naturally we treated ourselfs to a little mexican food followed by ice cream from cold stone. Whatever excuse

we can find to go out on the town is perfectly fine with me plus who wouldnt want to have a little fiesta.

Friday morning I worked at the crack of dawn, and I happend to be heading home for the weekend. When I returned my dear sweet room mate Jacki was going to be all moved home. I had to wake her up give her a hug and say goodbye. Which I happen to HATE goodbyes. I seriously love this girl we have had so many memories. I am going to miss her like crazy, but I can not wait for her wedding!! Like I mentioned I made my way up north to Provo. I met up with Kort and Linnea we grabbed dinner at chilis then had a sleepover filled with catching up on all sorts of girl talk.
Saturday May 7, 2011 I went through the Mount Timpanogos Temple for my first time. I had such an amazing experience and so many people that I love there to support me. I truly am so blessed to have the gospel in my life. I am so grateful for the chance that I have to teach the gospel to the people of Seattle only 35 MORE DAYS!! Where is time going?! Let the countdown begin.

I did it...AGAIN

Yes, I decided once again to sign up to run a half marathon. I had so much fun running the first one, and was actually quite suprised at how much I really enjoyed it. I was talking with my roomies, and Jacki decided she wanted to train and run it as well. Of course she was a lot more dedicated than I was with staying consistant. I guess I get this idea in my head that goes something like oh maybe you should register for a half marathon, and then it will actually force you to go work out. Ok I have learned that is not really the case. As we were standing at the starting line at 6:30 in the morning, and not to mention we had been up since at least 4:30 that it is a vicious cycle that never ends. In the moment your getting ready to start your thinking what the heck did I get myself into. Then the days your supposed to do a long run and your just not in the mood, but you have to because you registered. Then as the gun goes off your adrenaline is pumping, and your ready to kick butt. As your run each mile counting up to thirteen you just try and keep yourself motivated then you cross the finish line feeling so accomplished. At that point everything you did or didnt do is now over. Then you decide that you have to do it all over again because it felt so good, and you know you can probably do even better next time....see it never ends. Some how I still secretly love it.The course was beautiful with running around Sand Hollow, fields of green, orchards, and not to mention some killer hills!! Even though I didn't nearly train nearly as hard as I know I could have I finished!! That is enough of an accomplishment in itself.

Guess where I went

I got the chance to be in the audience of this show. A few months ago my good friends Toree and Lauren decided to sign up for the chance to receive tickets to the Ellen Degeneres show. Lucky for me sometimes its all about who you know so I was invited to head with them to California. We had four tickets so I invited my little sister to tag along as well. We made it a weekend getaway. Needless to say 4 girls in Southern California equals nothing shy of a good time. Saturday we made our way to Knotts Berry Farm an amusement park is kind of a must. Honestly, who doesn't love roller coasters?!

Toree, Me, Lauren

Me, Toree, Lauren, and B

Once again you cant go to California without spending the day on the beach. Of course we laid out at Huntington Beach. I dont know why we (I) always have the learn the importance of sunscreen the hard way. You think I would catch on after all these years. Monday we made our way over to the Ellen Studio the guests of the show were Hayden Panettiere, Khloe and Lamar Odom, and my personal favorite Jamie Foxx!! He was just so chill, interactive with the audience, and hilarious.

Of course the trip involved tons of laughs, good memories, and way to much food!!

Thats the whole fun of it right?!!

My Bestest Friend

 Miss Kortney Brooke Walker,

Guess what my friend its your birthday!! So HAPPY BIRTHDAY pretty girl. Man, its crazy how fast time is going 22 years old girl what the heck. Here goes yet another birthday shout out to one of my best friends. I wanted to let you know how much I love you serioulsy. We have been life long friends, and I cant believe how many fun times we have had. First of all you are gorgeous, and have the cutest style. Your fashion sense is impeccable, and if I could trade wardrobes with anyone it would be you. You are quite the seamstress, and honestly kort your could make millions if you started your own clothing line...consider it would you? Also, I would definitely would have to be a part of the whole process. Your all grown up, and have a real job. Which one day the rest of us will catch on. As of now your kicking butt at Lehi High School oh and not to mention your one of the cheer coaches. I have never laughed so hard with someone as I do with you. What is it about us being together that calls for amazing funny stories after the fact? Kort, I just have to mention some of our crazy times because that makes us the friends we are today. Our parents meet when we were just little tots, and we have clicked every sense. No matter how long we go with out seeing each other its like we've never missed a beat. I cant even count how many sleep overs we have had its been that many. I always consume way to much junk food when we are together, but thats the whole fun it. I am almost positive your stairs are a little worn down because of how many times we went down them in our sleeping bags. Party in the USA will always make me think of you no matter what. We always just have so much fun wether its being lazy in our PJ's, shopping, going out to Dinner. So " your going to need a size four..." oh and " do you like corn, beans, lettuce, and bbq sauce..." Ha Ha oh my gosh. I cant even begin to write down all our inside jokes. I still blame you and Linnea for my preschool romance not ever progressing any further. Just so you know K is definitely a cuter letter. I love you Kortney so thanks for always being there for me. I sure hope you have the best day ever. I sure wish I could be there to party hard with you so celebrate enough for the both of us. I will have to make it up to you. Thanks for all of the laughs, crazy fun times, and I cant wait for all the memories still ahead.

Love, Linds

Party Time

A few weeks ago for Vayla's 21st birthday we decided to have a little party in mesquite. I mean come on turning 21 is kind of a big deal. We got quite a big group of friends and headed down. We grabbed dinner at pizza hut. Then we made our was over the Eurkea to play some Bingo!!

Stef has become quite the fan of Bingo, and insisted that we go play. Not really my thing, but with my group  of friends its impossible not to have a good time. 

I really just wanted to play the tables!! I dont know why maybe because of the movie 21 or the fact that I am now old enough but I wanted to play black jack. At this point in the night we had made our way over to the Casa Blanca hotel. Not everyone wanted to play so we split up. Me and Trum a good friend of mine just started wondering around the casino watching other people play, and basically just looking for a open table. We finally found a table where we had recognized some other people who had joined us that night. Once there was an opening I sat down. It was so nerve racking keep in mind I have never done anything like this before. I decided I can only spend 20 dollars, and just see what happens. I handed my twenty dollars to the dealer and began to play. For anyone who has every played before will get the idea, but I was not lucky for the first little bit at all. I kept getting dealt really low numbers such as 2,3,4's which the idea is to get 21. Anyway I ended up running out of money fast so of course I was a little bugged, but I was not losing any more money. Well I happed to make friends with the gentlemen sitting next me...Alan turns out he was in mesquite for a golf tournament so since I work for a golf course it sparked a good coversation topic. Well he was just racking up the money in chips so when I ran out he pushed probably about 40 dollars in chips in my direction. I know it was really nice of him. Well you see he was quite the black jack player so from that point on he would alway give me advice like whether to hit or stay. At this point in time I was starting to get dealt higher cards. Anyway after we played for a little while we decided it was time to call it quits. I go to give the chips back to my good buddy Alan he just turns to me and says "cash out and get the hell out of here." Thats exactly what I need I calcuated the money in chips and cashed out!! Turns out I ended up with 85 dollars!! After taking out the 20 dollars I already spent I ended up pocketing 65 dollars. Not bad if I say so myself so needless to say it was a blast, and I loved every second.

Dont worry it wont become a habit.