Confession Wednesdays: 8

I craft, when I have homework to do.

And love it.

made these today

and these

thinking of you

Hoping to sell some cards. If you're interested in any of them, check out my etsy!

crafty.

The perfect crazy week remedy!

Last week was absolute madness.

I had to write 4 papers... three 5 pagers and a 1 pager.

The GRE killed me. Literally. I got 50 points lower than the first time around. However I'm not too upset about it because obviously that is not a correct measurement of knowledge. Study longer and harder and get a lower score? awesome.

SO it was wonderful to get away with some of my favorites to Vegas this past weekend!

The birthday girl

Mom, Nicki, Cindy and I left for Vegas Friday morning, and what a trip it was!

Gambling, blowing our little horns, celebrating Nickis 23rd, The Bank at Bellagio, Craps lessons and mucho playing. It was awesome.

Our crazy, but awesome, moms

the crazy, but awesome, daughters

We got into the Bellagio without waiting in ANY line, for free, and with free champagne in the club. I've had special treatments and VIP lines before, but this was awesome.

livin the good life

On our last night there we all were so exhausted that we decided to hit the hay early, and then got up the next day at 5am to get some gambling in before we left at 10:30am!

We didn't get many pictures, but hey! That just goes to show how much fun we were having!!

Our only group pic, blurry!

This was after a lady gave us this bouquet of flowers!

The weekend was incredible. Good times with great people. Loved it! Can't wait to go back! :)

vacation.

Confession Wednesdays: 7

Be friends with people who treat you well. Do what makes you happy.

If they're not, and it doesn't, shut that door and look for an open one.

inspiration for a sister

Senior Year- the bucket list

The Bucket List

So I decided I wanted to make a bucket list of things to do my senior year- I want to try and catch every last memory of UA as I can.

Here is my edited list- some of the things I won't tell you until they're done. :)

1.

2. get in the fountain at Old Main

3. Have a Harry Potter shot from the Auld Dubliner

4. Have Brandon come visit for a weekend

5. Paint my tummy for a football game

6.

7. Pull and epic practical joke

:)

soakin' it all up.

forecast for this week...

tears.

Between 3 papers due this week, the GRE on Wednesday, readings for classes, class itself, and other commitments- there could possibly be a breaking point.

I'd say the weather man is predicting a 40% chance of Kelly showers.

Thank goodness for Vegas this weekend. If only I didn't have my first exam the Monday after Vegas, then everything would be absolutely perfect.

Oh well!

April showers bring May flowers.

Wet n' Wild

The day after our birthday celebration extravaganza the family went with the Johnsons to Wet n' Wild. SO much fun!

B-randon and myself.

That night I got to spend some high quality time with Nicki and Kieren. :) We watched silly videos, talked about everything under the sun, and played around with the dark side of the zodiac. Love you girls!

friendships.

Celebrating Dad's 56th and Grandfathers 80th!

Last weekend I was in Phoenix to celebrate some birthdays! It's hard to believe grandfather is 80! He acts like a 60 year old. :)

Precious.

We had Aaron, Kristen, Julianne, and Alex over to our house for some of moms amazing fried chicken. YUM!

It was really nice to have a family event like that. :)

I didn't get a lot of pictures while everyone was there but here's a good family shot.

Happy Birthday Dad, Happy Birthday Grandfather!

celebrate good times.

one day...

One day I will have a baby... and she will wear precious headbands!

Now, don't get me wrong. Im not ready for a baby, but I am ready for headbands! haha

flowers.

Confession Wednesdays: 7

2 Confessions today-

I love when you put on a shirt you've already worn but not washed, and can smell your own perfume.

I also love knowing your day can't be anything but amazing based off of a great string of songs on the radio in the morning.

sleepover ritual.

grrr..

I'm a little peeved that I couldn't be nominated for Homecoming Queen (because of Mortar Board).

MB picks HC King and Bobcats picks the Queen... My thoughts are if a girl is on MB she should be able to run because MB has nothing to do with Queen.

Oh well, When 1 door closes another one opens.

She me the entrance!

Senior year.

Dear Standardized Testing,

If I don't dominate the GRE I will be dominating your face.

Love,

Kelly

study.

Confession Wednesdays: 6

I love mexican food Wednesdays.

Taco.

Burrito.

mmmm.

Night Owls

After we spread my Uncles ashes and had some grub with everyone, my mom, dad, Dustin and myself went out for some bowling.

We had a blast!

.50$ games, beer, and food. What more could we ask for!?

A great time.

Which we got.

Dustin is weird.

mom and dad

:)

hey there!

shes precious.

After this bowling awesomeness we waited for a cab for-e-ver. Then we decided, lets walk! A mile and some later we got back to the hotel.

Memorable day followed up by and awesome night.

strike.

Celebrating Life

Spreading Uncle Eric's Ashes

The family gathered to celebrate Uncle Eric and spread his ashes on Mount Lemmon.

Mom, Dad, Grandfather, Brandon, Dustin, Mark, Nikki, Kayla, Cousin Kent and Teresa, Cousin Aaron, and old time neighbors Dale and Mickey came to celebrate.

some of the group

the gangs all here (minus the neighbors who were our photographers)

When we got to the mountain we each got a cup of ashes and gathered for a prayer. After I attempted to say a prayer (mucho crying involved) we each went our separate ways for some alone time to spread the ashes.

I had previously written a letter to Uncle Eric. This was shredded up and mixed with his ashes- when I threw them into the air it made it really easy to see Uncle Eric's new home on Mount Lemmon.

a piece of the letter

When we were all finished we went for dinner and drinks at Risky Business (fitting for Uncle Eric).

The day was truly memborable and I'm so blessed to have had UE in my life, even if it wasn't for as long as I would have liked. He won't ever be forgotten. <3

UE's new home

love you, UE.

Weekend of fun

Labor Day Weekend = tons of fun

Thursday night I went out with the guys for some 21 year old fun!

the hut

Yesterday Natasha and I went with Julie to her promo at Buffalo Wild Wings. We got to watch the UA game and drink some brewskes. After we went to No anchovies then played some yatzee and skipbo together. We hung out with a bunch of ADPi's and had a really awesome night.

So far, so much fun!!

4 day weekend

2 years of love

Dustin and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary this past week.

It was amazing. and delicious. Flemmings, hello!

<3

I am so unbelievably blessed to have him in my life and am looking forward to another year together.

my beautiful flowers Dustin got me

true love.

Confession Wednesdays: 5

I love PostSecret.

secrets.

August catch-up post: 3

The Harelson Wedding!

So Corey (Dustins Cousin) and Valerie got married this past weekend. I am so grateful I was invited to take part in the magical weekend!!

before the ceremony with Mr. Henderson

Daddo (Dusting grandfather), was the officiant

The ceremony location, a country club in Seal Beach

Precious!

Hey there!

Dustin and Tyler, how cute.

Possibly the 2 oldest/cutest dancers ever.

Chris and Jan :)

Brooke and Daddo

:)

Mammy and I

Dancin the night away.

Not sure what Im saying, maybe something like, sweet! I caught the bouquet!

Garter time!

pieces of the bouquet that were damaged by crazed women... including myself.

Pulling the strings to the cake. In Argentinian culture there is a seperate cake with strings coming out of a fondent piece, all the non-married women pull a string and there are charms on the ends. You get a map that tells you what yours means! I got the dolphin which means joy and happiness in life. (This whole thing is the Argentinian version of throwing the bouquet)

Whats up groom?!

stylin'

end of the night

It was an absolutely incredible experience. It gave me a lot of ideas for when I get married. I truly appreciated the ceremony- committing yourself to someone for life- it was absolutely beautiful. :)

true love.

August catch-up post: 2

Bid Day!

Finally, the day arrived where I could yet again be affiliated!

Alpha Delta Pi.

The ADPi disaffiliates.

Half of the PNM's before they got their bids (potential new member)

Arriving to the house was a godsend. I have missed it sooo much and was more than excited to be back!

Only we could make sweaty look this good.

He loves him somethin' ADPi-tastic.

hey hey hey

g brown. love her!

Im super stoked that Carly joined our family!

Lauren is always a pleasure to see :)

Quota was 72, but we got to take 79 wonderful women! Way to go ladies! I'm so proud of what our chapter did while I was away, and it made coming back all the better!

Recruitment time = over.