It's Your Choice

BYU played SDSU yesterday (great win Cougars!!) and I was reading on ESPN.com about "The Show" (the SDSU student section at the basketball games) and the different views about them.

"The Show" is know for being loud, distracting, supportive (of their team), and a little controversial. According to ESPN.com, SDSU staff was worried about the student section not being classy during the BYU game. The Aztec head coach asked the students to be respectful to the BYU players and fans and to avoid religious slurs. This all stemmed from a game last year when an SDSU fan brought a sign that read "Which wife gave you mono?" (pointed at Jimmer who was dealing with the virus at the time). According to some reports, Jimmer saw the sign and laughed.

I love this. Yes, Jimmer could have been offended. He could have given that fan the bird. He could have jumped into the stands and punched a fan in the face (*cough cough Ron*). But he didn't. He laughed. He didn't care.

Being angry and getting offended is our choice. Why cause a scene? Why get angry? I've been to tons of BYU sporting events where the opposing teams fans end up chanting "F*** the Mormons!" (clap clap clap clap clap) at the end of the game. But you just shrug it off. Getting mad and causing a scene will only make it worse. Why sink to their level? Don't give them the satisfaction of letting them know they got to you.

Hey Jimmer, thanks for being awesome!!

Go Cougars!

I'm An AUNT!

Missy (my sister-in-law) had her baby today!! Congrats to the happy parents!!

This kid is going to be so spoiled!!

I love him already!!

P.S. BYU (7) beat SDSU (6) today : ) What a great day huh?!

Tribute to Luke

My little brother is entering the Missionary Training Center (MTC) on Wednesday so he can prepare to serve a two year mission for the LDS Church in Billings, Montana.

I'm gonna miss this kid so much but I am so proud of him! Not just because he decided to give up two years of his life to serve the Lord but because of what an amazing guy he has become.

[Luke in 2004... on a cruise]

[Luke in 2006... football stud]

In Luke's mission farewell talk he mentioned how he was happy that we are so close even though there is a large age difference (almost 7 years) between us. He also mentioned that I am an example to him but I want him to know that he is such an amazing example to me. Luke, you are selfless, funny, smart, nice, caring, and all around such a great guy!

[Ryan, Luke, and me in 2007... sibling love]

Luke, I will miss you while you serve but keep in mind that when you get back we are heading straight to Disneyland! With a stop at In-n-Out, of course!

[Luke and me in 2009 at Disneyland]

Good luck brother! Just remember that we love you and we are all cheering for you!

P.S. Happy Birthday!

Back-to-Back Awesomeness

Last night the Lakers spanked the Jazz 120-91! Odom made an AMAZING shot that was honored on PTI.

And tonight BYU (9) beat SDSU (4) 71-58! Jimmer scored 43 points! Can we say Final 4?!

Oh how I love my teams!!

Little Things

"There's a lot of little reasons why the big things in our lives happen." - Ted Mosby

I was watching How I Met Your Mother, one of my favorite TV shows, the other day and the main character, Ted Mosby, said this quote during one of his narratives.

The quote impacted me in a strange way... deeply... soul piercing you could say. I really like it and I thought I would share it with you.

Winter Break: New Years in Utah

December 28

- Flew back to SLC

- Went to my old roommates, Rachel, wedding reception with Katey, Emily, and Kenny (Emily's fiance). And it was gorgeous! The food was great, the entertainment was fun, the location (a fancy county club) was perfect, and it was super classy.

[Side note: If I ever get married I want a wedding like that]

December 29

- Hung out with Katey, friends from Vegas, and Emily and her family. Just getting ready for the wedding!

- Bought new tires which SAVED me when a huge snow storm hit Utah.

December 30

- Emily and Kenny's wedding!

It was so much fun to see one of my best friends so happy. I wish her and her new husband nothing but happiness!

[Me, Emily, and Katey]

December 31 - January 2

- Went up to Lisa's cabin at Bear Lake for New Years.

[Looking toward Bear Lake From Lisa's cabin]

[Me and Lisa]

[Austin and Shannon]

- We had a dance party

- Set off fireworks

[Lisa and Jamie]

[Richard, Lisa, and Paige]

- Went to Idaho where it was NEGATIVE 20 degrees!

- Played games

January 3

- Back to work!

Two weddings and a party in Bear Lake. That pretty much sums up a great week in SLC.

Happy New Year!

*Photo from the wedding was edited by Katey. Check out her photography blog! She's awesome!

The Trip I've Been Waiting For

It's official! On May 21, my friend, Heidi, and I will be heading back to Venice, Italy to catch the ms Nieuw Amsterdam for a 12 day long Mediterranean Cruise!

Ports include:

Venice, Italy

Split, Croatia

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Istanbul, Turkey

Mykonos, Greece

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Thira (Santorini), Greece

and

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

Last time I was in Venice I bought a glass ring, which recently broke. Ever since then I have been trying to find a way to go back and get another one!

I'm so excited!