Family, Besties, Work and Randoms...

A few things...

Just to update all of you who haven't or aren't around me all the time to hear my life stories... here are a quick few things that I feel the need to get off my chest :)

I have to just say how proud I am of my brother and my sis-in-law Jayme. They are some of the best parents out there and I look forward to when I can strive to be as great of parents as they are. Their sweet baby girl Berklee was born not long ago and she happened to want to come out a little too early (by early I mean almost 3 months early) she weighed a whopping 2lbs 3oz. She is the prettiest little thing you have ever seen. She is so perfect and I can't even stand it but I just want to squeeze her and I can't imagine how Jayme and Stevie feel. I admire them for their strength to keep moving forward with all the hurdles they have faced with Londyn (their first daughter) and now Berklee. It's amazing to see how much strength, hope and persistence they all have as a family. I know that the hard times make us better people and I see that in all of them and how much they have and continue to grow each day! They are going to kill me for saying this, but I can't believe my big bro (Stevie) is 30!! Our family has come such a long way and I love all of them so much. There are so many things about Stevie that I admire and I always have... both my bros for that matter. And I am lucky to call Jayme my sister. Keep up the good work you guys.... I love you :)

Here is the cutest little picture of Berklee... (I stole this from you Jayme.. hope you don't mind)

While I am sitting here reflecting... It is currently Lily's 1st birthday (My bestie Lisa's daughter). Its amazing how fast that first year flew by. I am sure it went by faster for Lisa but I seriously can't even believe that it has been one whole year. I feel like she just had that dang baby :) I am so proud of Lisa and can't wait to see all the little ones she produces. She is a great mom and don't let me forget to say that Marty is a great dad too. They both amaze me! Happy Birthday Lily!! Love your Auntie Ree.

I also am so proud of myself for some of the things I have done so far this year. I was working at Buona Vita (a restaurant located in Draper, its really good you should try it) and I was just doing it for a short period of time before school started to save a bit of money for China. Anyway, besides the fact that not one bit of it is going towards China, it was a great experience nonetheless. I learned a new skill that I NEVER thought I would. I can't recall exactly how long but for a very long time I have said that I could not do the job of a server because I am not that coordinated or whatever you want to call it. It was definitely a challenge in the beginning and thanks to Ally I kept continuing on and I feel like by the end of my little hoorah as a server I was doing a pretty good job :) Anyway, it was a fun time and I am glad that I have my Friday nights back but it was well worth it! Oh and not to mention that I have a whole new perspective on tipping and service when I go out.... never tip under 20%.... PLEASE! If they suck still give them 15%... its not easy work!

So I am sure you are all sick of me spouting off about random things, so I guess I will start wrapping it up.

Things I can't wait for this year: Free concerts every Thursday night, running at least three times a week, going swimming and laying out at the pool every Friday (or every day) I can, getting prepared for China, puppy kindergarten, camping, backpacking, biking, climbing, new music, and learning how to cook better.

THE END.