Yes, I am still in love with a Vampire.

I am sorry folks, but it just came out, 30 minutes ago. It is now almost midnight, and I am posting it on my blog. Watch it. And enjoy that the filming doesn't have the blue cast to it. We should all send Chris thank you notes.

This is going to be a L O N G wait.

Okay, here are the details...

Okay, I have left all of my readers in suspense long enough. So here is the fun things that I did on my trip...

It was a great trip. I think I did all of my favorite things in Connecticut. I went to the Country Club and relaxed by the pool. I had Dorothy's cooking,

twice. I went into the city and bought killer sunglasses and a pashmina. I hung out with my 2 favorite kids. OH, and I kissed a random sailor/marine in Times Square. And of course, I spent quality time with great friends.

Then, cried big alligator tears when I landed in Utah. I miss it on the East Coast...

Um, Warewolf move over... we only love Vampires here.

I was going to try REALLY hard to NOT post something about New Moon, but I just couldn't do it after seeing this. Wow... this is going to be a good one.

Wow, I forgot about Fleet Week

There is a chance that I had a little bit of fun on my trip...

It's Elementary, really

I would be lying if I said this didn't look good. I love Robert... and I love Jude. So bring on Watson and Holmes!!

I'm Leaving....On a Jet Plane...

Oi!! I am so excited to go on my trip! 5 days of doing absolutely nothing. Just to relax. Eat my favorite foods, smell my favorite smells, and just enjoy my surroundings.

I am excited to see my some of my favorite people, friends that I have not seen in a really long time.

And I am in REAL need of some vacation time. Seeing that I have not had one since Christmas. It's May.. it's my turn.

The first of my Summer Nights!

This is what joy looks like. I LOVE summer nights. I took this photo tonight at 8pm with all my windows down because it was still 80 degrees outside.

Bon Jovi + windows down+ highway speed= an AWESOME summer night.

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!

When did THIS happen!?

I don't know when this happened. I don't remember waking up and thinking how it changed. But I swear it did over night. How in the WORLD at the age of 31, do I need to use an eye cream!? This is what my mom used to use. This is what is in my aunts medicine cabinets (I can only assume of course!)

And I was just beside myself when I went to the Clinique counter and they rang up the small little bottle.

"$57.50."

WHAT!? Are you kidding me? And yet, I handed over my debit card,

B-E-C-A-U-S-E... I hate the crow's feet that are appearing at the side of my eyes. And the wrinkles under my eyes.

Ugh.. what's next? I know.... !! Botox....

Things I am counting down 10 days for...

I am SO excited to go back east. I will only be there for just a few days, but I am going to try and cram everything I can possibly fit into those days.
The first thing I want is a bagel from Stews. I cannot tell you how tasty these are. And when you move to a state that barely even knows what they are, well, then you miss them even more. (I have permission from my trainer!) I also want pizza from Stefano's in Wilton. Mmmmm! I want a cup of soup from Soup Alley. And a TBM sandwich from Cosi. I am not sure there is going to be enough meals to eat all at all of these places.
I am going to have to run for MILES to work all this off. But somehow, it is going to be worth it.

My happy place.

Sometimes around 10am (okay let's be honest, ALL the time at 10am) I hit a wall. I am tired. I am cranky and I need a nap. Usually it is worse depending on how far I ran the night before. This is my "pick me up" by choice. It has a little extra caffeine and green tea. I love it. It is also one of the best diet cola tastes out there. So the next time you find yourself needed some sort of zap, to wake you up. Give this a whirl.

I am going home.... for 5 days ;)

I am going "home" for 5 days in about 2 weeks. I cannot contain my excitement!! There are so many things that I want to do and see while I am there. I am excited to see friends that I have not seen in a while and to see the Pags. Squeeze my kids that I have not seen since September. And to have a slice of pizza from Sanfrontellos, and a bagel from Stews. Yes, life is going to be great. And to hop into the city and .... just feel complete. Can't wait!

Mother's Day

I have to say that I don't love Mother's Day. It isn't that I don't think the mother's need a day that they feel absolutely appreciated. It is because I am left feeling very empty on this day. It is kinda crazy. It has been 8 years since she passed away. And so, yes, that is tough. But it is the "Make sure you go home and call you Moms today!" Or "Thanks for coming into the bakery today, I gift wrapped your cupcakes for Mother's day. I am sure she will love them". And so I walk out of a bakery with a beautifully wrapped gift... for someone I can't give it to. It is just those little things that make this day a little more rough.

I love the talks given in church. The little primary songs. But here is when it is the worst. The "after" church. Where does every one go? Exactly where they should, of course. Either you go home to call your mom, or to her place for dinner. And this is when ... well.. I, nor my brothers, have somewhere to go. And that is tough. Sometimes I just wish there was a party or a dinner for the people that don't have a mom physically available. (that sounds silly, but I do wish for it!)

S0 my point for this post is, when you are in Hallmark this year, getting a card-- Or at the florist ordering flowers-- Take a minute and be really thankful that you have someone to celebrate this day with. Hug your Mom. Sit by her at dinner. And remember this day, and this year's Mother's Day. Truly enjoy your Mom.

Some thinking from on high...

I have often wondered as I drive down "my mountain" what the pioneers saw as they came through the canyon and saw the valley for the first time. I try imagine it with out the buildings and streets.

How their hearts must have almost jumped out of their chests as they heard Brother Brigham say, "This is the right place". It is truly a beautiful valley. And in spring, it is even more beautiful. I can see the beauty of it with the trees and flowering bushes.

So for now, this is MY right place...

A few pictures from Clayton and Anna's wedding.

Very cute! I love the shoes

So cool! Check out the back ground!

the classic wedding photo.

This is Classic Savage kids

No idea why I am doing this...

I love this one.

Oh. My. Goodness.

I have been waiting for X-Men: Origins to come out. And last night was my night. I am not sure when it was that I fell in love with Hugh. It has been a few years, though. So a whole movie that was centered around Hugh's character, Wolverine.. well. It didn't take much to get me in the theater. And I should tell you, I was not disappointed. And of course, seeing his hind end was a bonus. (oops! I'll bring it up in my next bishop's interview.)

And I would like to give a shout out to my friend Jess. Here is my cute story:
It was a rainy day, and as I stepped off the curb, my shoe slipped on the painted concrete. I kinda tweaked my knee. So I looked for a place to sit down so I could take a look at it. Since it was raining, all the benches were wet. So my very charming and cute friend Jess, laid down his sweater. YES, you read that right. I think that is just half a step behind putting your jacket down over a puddle. I just thought that was so cute, that I had to blog it. (OH! And if you want his number... he is single!)

Peonies

One of my favorite things of summer are the flowers that bloom. I am not comepletely sure that these bloom in Utah. And for that I'm sad. These are my favorite flowers. Poeny.

I think one of the joys in life are smelling flowers before you can actually see them. And these are some of the best for that! Thier smell is WONDERFUL.

So if anyone is feeling like they want to send someone flowers...