I've been tagged....

10 Years Ago: 

Thanks to all of my friends doing the math...I was in 9th grade. I actually had a good time in 9th grade, I don't know if I can say that about my whole Jr. High experience. I pretty much was hanging out with Sheena and Holly every day having a blast. 

5 Years Ago: 

I am pretty sure to the day I was on my way to BYU Hawaii. I think that I was there from April 20th - June 20th. Steve was dropping me off at the airport. I went to Hawaii with Holly, Holly, Ashley and Nicole! I was living the good life as Ashley put it. I really think we saw and did everything that we set out to do. We had to get everything done on Anya's to do list! I was also on the phone every night with Steve missing him! I had a great experience. The thing I miss most is the laid back lifestyle. 

5 Months Ago: 

I was gearing up for Thanksgiving, one of my favorite holidays. Steve was in the beginnings of his field training as a cop. We were both done with school!!! Life was good!

5 things on my "To Do" list today: 

1. Visit somewhere I have never been before. 

2. Learn a new language or about a new culture. 

3. Make a difference for someone. 

4. Run a marathon. 

5. Become a mom. 

5 Snacks I enjoy: 

I don't know if they are snacks or not but here it goes...

1. Oatmeal, Cinnamon and Spice!

2. Instant Breakfast!

3. Any kind of fruit! Right now Watermelon. I can't wait for cherries!!!

4. Pez!

5. Olive Garden Salad and Breadsticks. 

5 things I would do if I was suddenly a billionaire: 

To be honest money is something that I don't spend a whole lot of time thinking about. I know there are so many things that I could do with it...but right now I am in one of the best places in my life. I am so happy with the situation that Steve and I are in. I think life is what you make of it. Life is not about things, cheesy as it may sound!

5 of my bad habits: 

1. Steve hates when I chew on ice. 

2. Eating myself to death when I go to Olive Garden!

3. There are really too many to name I'm sure!

5 places that I have lived

1. Taylorsville, Utah

2. Cedar City, Utah

3. Laie, Hawaii

4. Holladay, Utah

5. Riverton, Utah

5 jobs that I have had

1. Housekeeper at the Iron Blossam Lodge, Snowbird. 

2. Banks...U of U Credit Union and the Fargo. 

3. Substance Abuse Counselor, First Step House. 

4. Transplant Financial Coordinator, Huntsman Cancer Institute. 

5. Supervisor for Patient Access Services, University of Utah. 

5 things that people don't know about me: 

1. I want to be a photographer. 

2. I have to wear orthopedic shoe inserts! I have really high arches! 

3. I am an avid Longboarder. 

4. I love road trips. 

5. I am petrified of spiders!

5 people I tag: 

1. Britney Barker

2. Angela Duncan. 

3. Emilee Cannon. 

4. Rachel Davis

5. Tristen Arnell

Long Lost Picture

Even though Steve graduated ages ago we just took his graduation pics!

Well we took them ages ago too. I just forgot to post them.

Steve hates to get pictures especially when I take them!!! I am very

proud of Steve and all his accomplishments!

Murder, Mystery and a little bit of Dinner!!!!

If you are looking for a good time call Jon and Michelle Schmidt and have them plan a murder mystery dinner at their place!!! They live in Jon's grandparents basement on the Bonnieville Golf Course. This house is the perfect setting for an evening such as this. 

I was suprised at how detailed the story got. I think we all did a pretty good job of getting into character....although it was hard not to laugh. 

We all pulled together in the end and figured out who the murder was. I didn't guess right, but it was very hard. There were so many suspecious people there!!! I will walk you through the night with the following photos. I got some of these from Jon and Michelle last night before they left on their trip today.......

The Wedding Party, as you can see a very happy family and security guard!!!

Amy (Stacey Sultry) and Steve (Chris Constable). I was the cousin of the bride Becky. I am still heart broken over my ex-boyfriend, Wade Willimgton (and best man). Is Stacey coming to the wedding purely as a family obligation...or do I have another agenda? Steve was the hotel security officer. The hotel doesn't usually require security for most weddings. However, the rules are a little different when the bride is the daughter of a rumored mob boss!

Rachel (Gina Giovanni) and Andrew (George Giovanni). Rachel was a bridesmaid and brides sister. Gina has always been the overlooked little sister... why should tonight be any different? Davis was the uncle of the bride. George wasted away his portion of the family fortune about as fast as he can consume a bottle of tequila. Becky may be the only real tie he has left to re-gaining a family fortune. 

Angela (Marianna Giovanni) and Bryson (Tony Giovanni). Angela was the mother of the bride. She loves her lavish lifestyle. Bryson was the father of the bride and suspected mob boss. He does not like his new son-in-law and does not want to pass the family business to him. 

The lovely bride and groom. Marin (Becky Giovanni) and Luke (Stanley Simpson). Marin was the bride and she has never been so happy. She is determined to make sure that NO ONE ruins her wedding day! Luke was the groom. He feels lucky to be gaining a wife and a family with wealth, something that he has never had before. 

Jane (Darlene Simpson) and Johnny (Harry Hitt). Jane was the sister of the groom. She always wanted a sister...but not this one. How far will she go from keeping Becky from becoming a member of the family? Johnny was the wedding crasher. Does he know the bride or groom?

Michelle (Brenda Simpson) and Jon (Brutus Simpson). Michelle was the mother of the groom. She has spent her life looking for a way to get rich. Brenda's new occupation as insurance sales woman does not seem to be the answer. Jon was a groomsman and the grooms brother. He is the overprotective older brother and business partner. Is Brutus' control over his little brother in question now that Becky is in his life?

Emilee (Trisha Trinket) and Lance (Wade Wilmington). Emilee was the best friend of the bride. She will do anything to insure Becky's happiness on her wedding day. Conversely, Trisha believes Becky would do anything for her in return (and possibly has). Lance was the best man. He has been dating Trisha, the made of honor. Their relationship started as an affair but has it grown into true love?

The wedding party enjoying dinner together. 

The scene of the crime. As you can see Steve is taking charge of this one...he is working on her chalk outline right now. You can see how distressed everyone is. The funny thing is that Marin was supposed to hit the ground when the lights went out. It was still pretty light out so it was funny watching Marin trying to decide if the lights were out. She gave a wonderful performance!

As you can see in Brutus' face...this is a pretty serious matter. 

Even through all the commotion Brenda was still trying to sale life insurance policies. Michelle won best costume. As you can see she made the most of living with Jon's grandparents. This is one of grandma's numbers. 

Tensions were building as we were all trying to figure out who the killer was!

Some of the evidence!!!

A night of fun. I would highly recommend a murder mystery dinner. Make sure you have Jon and Michelle put it on...they did a great job! Thanks guys!!!