Cocktail Anyone?

Last weekend we hosted a cocktail party at the house which was a major success. We had drinks, a dj and probably over 100 people in and out throughout the evening. Everyone came dressed to the nines and danced the night away.

Fruits and Veggies

I have started the process of volunteering at the hospital here in Provo and my first volunteer opportunity while I wait for all my paperwork to go through has been with a childhood obesity campaign in Utah's elementary schools. We give assemblies on how to eat healthy and exercise. Then, once a month we come and walk the mile with the kids during recess. Here I am playing a game with the kindergartners and 1st graders on which food is healthier. I cannot wait to actually start working in the hospital, but until then this is pretty fun too.

I am hoping that this will get me into the family calendar. If I can't get in for having accomplished something great, I may as well try to get in by making a fool of myself in a crazy fruit costume. I will go to any length to get into that calendar.

BYU v. ucla

I would hate to be any of the UCLA football players this week.

The Bruins really couldn't catch a break yesterday with a packed stadium of roaring BYU fans. It was an amazing game in which I cannot even describe in words...the score pretty much tells it all. At the half UCLA had -1 rushing yards and the Cougars were winning 42-0.

It was Katherine's first BYU game and I don't think she will forget it any time soon.

BYU

I moved into my new apartment this past week and so far have been very pleased with it. This year I am living with 3 girls I already knew...so no crazies. I have a big room and only have to share a bathroom with 1 other girl (that was a big selling point). It even has underground parking which is great for when it starts to snow every day. Because my apartment is fairly close to campus (about 5 blocks) I have been walking every day. I can see the pounds coming off already!

Last night a few of my friends and I went up the mountain and took pictures at sunset. The valley can be gorgeous at night. I think its because you can't tell how brown everything is.

My 10 Seconds of Fame

Katherine and I were on the Jumbo-Tron a few weeks ago at the Nationals game. I'm not going to lie it was pretty fun seeing myself on a t.v. that big. I seem to catch the eye of people working at baseball stadiums. I was fan of the game at the Frederick Keys game and I got on the big screen at the Nats game for wearing my Nats hat...well Stephens Nats hat, but it didn't matter. We were on the screen for a good 10 seconds! After I was on I got a few texts from friends that had seen me. Obviously this isn't a picture of Katherine and me but it gives you a good picture of how big this screen is. I especially liked seeing myself in HD...I looked pretty good.

8.8.08

There is nothing better than watching the Olympics. Ok being in the Olympics might take the cake but I gave up that hope years ago so I am resigned to watching from afar. This summer is especially exciting because I know...well am acquainted with a few of the athletes that will compete in the coming weeks. Here are a few to watch.

Kate Ziegler:

I cannot say that Kate is my favorite person in the whole entire world, but in the spirit of the Olympics will cheer for the hometown "hero" anyway. Our paths cross less and less these days but I wish her the best in Beijing. She will swim in both the 400m and 800m Free.

Sam Stitt:

Sam is still the goofy kid that I swam with on the Highlands Whomping Turtles for a season or two during his junior and senior year in high school. Sam will be competing the Men's Quadruple Sculls. Along with Sam, Giuseppe Lanzone will compete in the Men's Four. I do not know Giuseppe, but he is from Annandale, Va.




Stewart Glenister shouldn't make a big splash in the Men's 50 Free representing American Samoa, but I'll be on the lookout for him. He is currently serving our country as a cadet at
West Point. Go Army!

Serbian Summer

I have been learning a bit of Serbian this summer from my Serbian pals at the pool. Jelena and Srdjan have taught me many different phrases in Serbian but to my surprise, I don't have a lot of opportunities to show off my skills.