Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Private Pilot!




After months of hard work and studying Ezra passed his flying test. It's official, Ezra is a private pilot! It's a goal he's had since he was little, he is so excited to finally have his license!


This is a poster Ezra and I made for his flight instructor Lewis Hart.


So I went up for my first time in the plane with Ezra and I was a little bit nervous. While Ezra filled up the plane with fuel, I made a video on my camera telling my family that I loved them and that it was our time to go. (it was kind of a joke, but kind of not).


Night flying- we flew over the Twin Falls temple


Ezra took a few of his family members on plane rides.


Ezra and I flew from Twin Falls to Rexburg-here are some of the sights along the way!



Ezra's Family farm- we got to fly right over it


Idaho has huge areas completely covered by lava-kinda cool to see from the air!


Flying over the Snake river!

We had a great time, turns out I had nothing to worry about! Our landings were smooth as a babies bottom. Congrats Ezra- Mr.Private Pilot! yee-haw!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Drawings from my last semester!


My brother Patrick was a sport and consented to be my model for a figure drawing assignment. I'm pretty sure he is the most awkward model ever! It took all I had to get him to throw a normal looking pose.


Here is my evidence.


This is one of my favorite drawings from my illustrative figure drawing class, it was such a fun class! I really miss it, so if anyone out there feels like getting dressed up like a pirate,a caveman, or a princess, come on over to my house.


here are a bunch more drawings from that class
















Cave man!




We had a two pregnant models that would come into my figure drawing class,Soooooooooo not something I would ever do while pregnant. Very fun to draw!


This is Mr.Micheal Jackson in the flesh! I know his pose looks fairly normal in this drawing, but most of the time this kid threw the weirdest poses- very Micheal Jackson-esk.

The models are basically up there in their undies right, so I tried not to laugh, but I seriously could not help it with this kid. Some where along the road he latched on to the idea that the more contorted you are the better you are to draw-NOT TRUE!


Line Drawing-I know it doesn't look like it but this girl seriously could not stop laughing.

Ferra


This is Ferra she modeled for my head drawing class in my last semester. This is a section from a paper I wrote about her:

There is a girl I have drawn once before, she might not be considered beautiful in the world’s definition. She is quiet and quick to smile. And always holds perfectly still as we draw her. Her skin is dark and her expression is always pensive. Her name is Ferra and I drew her for the second time today.

Our group of five all sat quietly drawing in a semi circle around Ferra. Breaking the silence, Fran, one of the two older women in class, asked Ferra where she was from. She replied, “Haiti.”

I tensed a little remembering the horrible earthquake that happened there only a few weeks ago. Fran continued, “you’re so far from home, Is your family alright?” Ferra paused, “My brother is alright…….but my mother died.”

At first I wasn’t sure if I had heard her right. As the realization of what she said hit me, I found myself holding back tears. Her mother had died. I thought of my own mother. My heart sank for her and my drawing didn’t seem so important any more. Fran said, “I’m so sorry” over and over. Ferra said, “it’s okay.”

I thought, "it’s not okay,you can't be okay" but I could tell she was trying to be strong for us.As I walked away from that class I thought about what is really important.

I want the way I live to reflect my testimony. I want my life to have meaning. I want to spend my time doing things that truly matter. This drawing probably isn't one of my best, I know I could never do justice to how beautiful Ferra truly is.But every time I see it I will think of a beautiful girl from Haiti and I will be reminded of what is truly matters.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Night Flight


So Ezra just left, it's 9:20 and he's doing his first Night Flight. I always get nervous when he goes flying, I mean the guy doesn't necasarily have the best track record with stuff like this.

But don't worry- he reassurred me by telling me how much I'll have left in the bank to live on and all the bills I should remember to pay. He said "we owe Lewis (his flight instructor) 500 dollars, oh wait, he'll probably die with me." With that he gave me and kiss and made a crashing noise as he walked out the door. What a Sweety.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Kristina and Adam's wedding!


Ezra and I outside the Atrium!


So Happy!





So gorgeous!

I was down in Utah the whole week to help out. I was calling myself the wedding slave, I shopped for what seemed like hundreds of hours,ran errands, gave 5 hair cuts, fixed center pieces, picked out pictures, did make up and wedding hair including the bride, prepared a wedding toast, and most importantly provided stress relief to my anxious mother.

And even though I referred to my self as the slave I had a lot of fun! It ended up being a great day, it was fun to see so many friends and family members. It's always a treat to go to the temple and be reminded of Ezra and my wedding day- almost three years ago can you believe it!?

Everything went pretty smoothly, we will just ignore the fact that Patrick didn't fasten the leg on the fold out table and all the flowers and the vases went crashing to the ground.-I secretly thought that was pretty funny- in situations like that all that's really left to do is laugh, right?

There were no other major mishaps and it is was a lovely event.Kristina looked gorgeous, Adam cleaned up pretty good too (; Congratulations Kristina and Adam! To infinity and beyond!

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Happy Mothers Day!


To all the wonderful mothers that are part of my life!

A womans face wrinkled by smiles, and sunshine, and laughter
holds the charm of years before, and will hold it well after
A face some would say is weathered and worn
I say it graceful like real beauty reborn
though her springtime has faded she has a heart true and tried
she's overcome selfishness, grief, strife, and pride
Her love is a fountain where all freely drink
She treasures lifes moments, though they pass in a blink
She's faithful and honest, devoted and kind
A better Mother, no one could find
In need of wisdom I look to her eyes
It is she, in the end, will inherit the prize

I Love You!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

WHAT NOT TO PUT ON YOUR RESUME!


Okay so I stumbled upon these resume bloopers oline, Oh my they are funny!

“Consistently tanked as top sales producer for new accounts.”

“Career break in 1999 to renovate my horse”

Hobbies: “enjoy cooking Chinese and Italians”

I’m working today in a furniture factory as a drawer”

“Seeking a party-time position with potential for advancement.”

“Received a plague for Salesperson of the Year.”

Reason for leaving last job: maturity leave.”

Am a perfectionist and rarely if if ever forget details.”

It’s best for employers that I not work with people.”

“Personal interests: donating blood. Fourteen gallons so far.”

“I am loyal to my employer at all costs..Please feel free to respond to my resume on my office voice mail.”

Instrumental in ruining entire operation for a Midwest chain store.”

Skills: “I can type without looking at thekeyboard.”

Experience: “Demonstrated ability in multi-tasting.”

Experience: “I’m a hard worker, etc.”

Languages: “Speak English and Spinach.”

Skills: “I have integrity so I will not steal office supplies and take them home.”

Objective: “So one of the main things for me is, as the movie ‘Jerry McGuire’ puts it, ‘Show me the money!’”

Skills: “I have technical skills that will take your breath away.”

Skills: “Written communication = 3 years; verbal communication = 5 years.”

Objective: “I would like to work for a company that is very lax when it comes to tardiness.”

Education: “I possess a moderate educatin but willing to learn more.”

Salary requirements: “The higher the better.”

References: “Bill, Tom, Eric. But I don’t know their phone numbers.”

Work experience: “Two years as a blackjack and baccarat dealer. Strong emphasis on customer relations – a constant challenge considering how much money people lose and how angry they can get.”

Hobbies: “Mushroom hunting.”

Experience: “Child care provider: Organized activities; prepared lunches and snakes.”

Work experience: “Responsibilities included checking customers out.”

Educational background: “Highschool was a incredible experience.”

Cover letter: “Experienced in all faucets of accounting.”

Reason for leaving: “Terminated after saying, ‘It would be a blessing to be fired.’”

Personal: “My family is willing to relocate. However not to New England (too cold) and not to Southern California (earthquakes). Indianapolis or Chicago would be fine. My youngest prefers Orlando’s proximity to Disney World.”

“Worked in a consulting office where I carried out my own accountant.”

In the section that read “Emergency Contact Number” she wrote “911.”

Monday, April 19, 2010

Happy Birthday!





Although he might tell you he is 26 my wonderful husband turned 27 on Wednesday! We had a wonderful birthday/graduation celebration in Twin Falls. We went ice blocking and the whole works it was really fun!

I'm so thankful to be married to such a good guy, he keeps me laughing everyday. There is never a dull moment with Ezra. I'm so glad that we get to spend the rest our lives together. He is all I could have ever hoped for in a husband. I love you babe!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Done!

I'm finally done with school! Yeah!I had a great last semester, I have absolutley loved going to school at BYUI, I wouldn't trade the experiences I've had here for the world. I am going to miss it but it feels really good to be done with such a busy semester. (note to future college students: don't wait until the very end to cram in all your hardest classes, for cryin out loud spread em out a bit!)

Ezra is glad for me to be done because he wont have to be the lone dish do-er anymore. I skipped out on my graduation to go down to southern Utah with my family and do some hike'in it was way fun and totally beautiful.





starting the hike







Ez snow angel





lunch break





The whole motley crew!

On the last day of our little vacation we played hot lava tag at a park on a huge play ground. Even Mom and Dad joined in the fun. I think we probably scared a few little kids with our running around and screaming like crazy people.

So what now? Ezra is finishing his pilots lisence so we are gonna be in Rexburg for a month or two. It's a good thing it's finally starting to warm up!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patricks Day!



I have a brother named Patrick,when I was little I didn't understand why he got his very own day. I told my Mom that I wanted my day to be yellow.

So I think I'm gonna make St. Jessica's day and everyone will wear yellow and little gnomes will run a muck instead of leprechauns, dandelions will be considered lucky, and we'll all drink lemonade. I just need to figure out how to become a saint!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Thought of the Day



"When the artist is alive in any person, whatever his kind of work may be, he becomes an inventive searching, daring, self-expressing creature"-Robert Henri

I love this quote.It makes me think of the time I spent in the hospital after a major back surgery where rods and screws were placed in my spine, I was sixteen and in the most pain I had ever experienced. I don't have many memories from the hospital because I was so drugged up, but I distinctly remember one night when I was uncomfortable and moaning involuntarily because of pain.

Up to this point the nurses would come ask me if a needed anything do their little tests and leave. One night I had a special nurse, a nurse that truly made her work her art. She came in with a smile on her face, asked me how I was doing, listened for my response, and carefully moved my body gently placing pillows. She attended to my needs in a way that showed that she had a care and understanding that the other nurses did not have. It was the first time I could remember feeling comfortable since surgery and I was able to get some sleep.I was so thankful.I don't remember her name but to this day I remember her face. I don't think I'll ever forget it.She truly made her work an art.

We all have an opportunity to do this in many aspects of our lives.Sometimes we think that the gifts we have been given are not truly significant, but if we take what we have and make it our art we can learn to express ourselves, take chances, be creative, and do great things.

Sunday, February 28, 2010


My sister Kristina and her fiance Adam came to visit us this weekend it was way fun! We played games, went to a concert, and visited the Legacy Flight Museum. We even got to see a few planes take off at the airport next door.It made me want to go flying-so fun!




old yeller


Ezra was like a kid in a candy store!