EARTHQUAKE!

In case ya'll didn't hear, see, or feel, there was an earthquake yesterday! I sat on my couch watching a movie with my roommate, Vanessa. As we watched the movie a scary/jumpy part was fast approaching. And then I felt the couch shake. I turned around thinking "who is behind the couch?! Oh my goodness, who is shaking the couch?!" My roommate looked at me, also stunned. She felt it also from the other couch. My other roommate Cassie was upstairs and came home claiming to have also felt the shaking. What in the world? Turns out there as an earthquake in Idaho, just minutes from the Minnetonka Cave. It measured a whole whoppin' 3.6! CRAZY! But, what can I say? It was definitely a once in a lifetime opportunity!

The WHOLE fam damily!

This weekend I was fortunate enough to spend not nearly enough time with my entire, crazy, rambunctious, extended family. It doesn't happen very often, maybe every couple of years. And not to my surprise, it was a blast! Fights and tears were few this year. There were many smiles, laughs, stories, and reminiscing. It was such a blessing to see each family member and spend time with them.

 

Now you may think we are crazy (which we probably are), but I wouldn't have it any other way!

 I hope you girls all know how much I love you! But just in case you don't:

Tori- You are SO beautiful! And I don't think I have ever met someone so sweet, so caring, so considerate, and so patient as you (well maybe not toward your sisters!) You are so talented and I hope you know it. 

Kelsie-My adorable little sister. You have a spirit all your own-as well as an attitude, one that I have grown to love you for. You're bound and determined to do whatever you set your mind to, and there's no doubt that you'll do it in your own good time and way.  I love you sooo much! And I envy your strength.

Kendyll-You, missy are so incredibly talented and smart! I hope you won't ever let anyone tell you otherwise. You are such a joy to be around and you are very mindful of those around you. You are unique and you are beautiful. Don't you ever forget it. And don't you DARE let anyone tell you are not.

Brielle- You are perhaps one of the most babalicious girls I have had to privilege to grow up with. You have such a fun spirit about you. And there is never a dull moment when you are around. You have a way of including everyone and making them feel special and loved. 

Aren't we just adorable?? Why, yes, yes, we are. I love these crazy people with a passion! I am so grateful to know them, to have grown up with them, and to love them. Some days we may not be able to stand each other (okay, most days), but I don't know where I would be with out sister and brothers.

I couldn't help but post this picture. I am glad someone had the good sense to take a picture! Getting them all in the same room with a smile on their faces is just short of a miracle! I guess there are just somethings we never grow out of. Your siblings, you love them, but SERIOUSLY you can't live with 'em and you can't live without 'em!

 

NAUGHTY Aunt Stacey! Always the trouble maker! :D

This women is undoubtedly, absolutely, fantastically, AMAZING! I feel soooo blessed to be able to call her my grandma and to have her in my life. She is so fun, so talented, so patient, so caring, and so spunky! How many people can say their grandmother is spunky? She is my role model, my hero, and one of my favorite people on earth! She opens her arms and her heart to many, and it is in her home that many people feel loved, comfortable, and truly at home.

 

Being Crafty!

So, I've been pretty crafty lately. And to be honest I hope it lasts! I have had sooo much fun and it really, really, REALLY tests my patience. Who knows maybe that could be a good thing! Here is a look at what I've been up to.

This is a frame that I made for my adorable friend Brittney :D

 And this is a bouquet of flowers that I made for my sweet lil' sis.

Pranked!

So one lonely Friday night I was sitting in my apartment all by myself with nothing to do. I was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to skype with my dear cousin Tori. And we decided to do some prank calling! I haven't prank called since I was in the fifth grade! It was sooo much fun and soooo thrilling :D First, we called my Aunt Lisa and told her that we were from the Oregon Humane Society and we were doing a project with the Cat Adoption Team. And we had received a cat that met the description and criteria she was looking for. Was she still interested in adopting? Heavens no! She hadn't even registered to adopt a cat! Hahahaha! It was great!
Next we called Aunt Leslie and told her we were from the Palomino Motors in Dallas Texas. We were calling to confirm the color of the 2011 Lexus CT Hybrid her husband had ordered. Did they want kelly green or forest green? The confirmation number was as follows : T8TL0V32PRKCA1 (Tori and Taylor love to prank call). She was definitely shocked! But what can I say we are AMAZING! I guess my time working at a call center paid off. I am extremely convincing and professional over the phone! :D