Over the Weekend

I spent this past weekend in Utah! (surprise?!) I love that my mom was there, I miss her so much while up here at school. She was still in Pocatello from Mother's Day, so we drove down to Salt Lake together (which I also loved because I hateee driving down there alone.) After spending Thursday night and Friday in Provo with Beth, I stayed the next couple of nights in Sandy with Stephen and Rach. Friday night was spent watching the Rays game and eating an assortment of treats from 7 Eleven with Stevie and Jeremy...very entertaining evening, I must say.

My cousin Andrew is getting married in a few weeks so we threw a bridal shower at my grandma's house for his cute finace Janyssa on Saturday afternoon! It was fun to see some of the ladies in my extended family and catch up with them. I have the best fam! Saturday morming, we (mostly meaning my mom and Rachel) made about  80 mini cupcakes before heading to grandma's to set up for the tea party themed shower. Everything turned out so cute and the table display of food was lovely, especially with the beautiful flowers my grandma had gotten. 

Janyssa opening her presents. Wish we would have taken a group shot!!! I need to start thinking of these things earlier.

Saturday night Stephen, Rachel, Jeremy, my mom and I went to Tsunami for sushi. I have to admit, I was a little skeptical at first so I ordered some chicken skewers and potstickers as well. But who knew I was a sushi LOVER!?! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. However I did learn that chopsticks require very talented and skilled people to use them. Those things were impossible! I obviously have a lot to learn before I'm off to China!

Sorry for the crappy quality pictures....it was a dark restaurant. Once again, reason #492831 why I need to start taking my camera with me everywhere. 

After our hearts were happy and our stomachs full of delicious, sushi goodness we headed to Mulligans to play miniature golf! Let's just say, golf is not my forte but it definitely is Rachel's (the least competitive of the group, of course...) Afterward, we went and rewarded ourselves with some frozen yogurt. Yum! Have I mentioned how much I love being with my family???

Again, sorry for the horrible quality...

Sunday, we went to our old ward in Pepperwood for sacrament meeting to hear a family friend give his mission farewell talk. My old orthodontist also spoke, which was kind of funny! I always love going back to that ward to visit. Everyone is so nice, and it feels like we never left! I got to visit with my childhood best friend Erin Hunt, who's now attending BYU. So fun! Anyway, after church we went to the Mabey's house to have a sunday luncheon in honor of Brent leaving on his mission. They live across the street from the house I grew up in on Wanderwood Way, so it was interesting to see our old home that hold so many memories inside. Next time we visit, I'll have to snap a picture of it! We went back to Stephen's hung out for awhile, loaded the car and then it was back to Rexburg for me. Why do fun weekends in Utah always fly by so quickly??? I rocked out to country music the whole time, stopped at Taco Bell and had a grand ole' time with me, myself and I. Road trip, party of one - check. 

Good thing the drive between Rexburg and Salt Lake is a pretty one, especially when the sun is setting :) As always, it felt good to get back home (aka Rexburg....I still don't like calling it "home") and getting back in the swing of things. This week has been CRAZY busy with homework, projects, tests, etc. but at least I made it to Friday!! Now I just need to get ahead with my homework over the weekend so I can be ready to party the whole time Sam and Taylor are here! I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend and enjoys the warm weather! Almost all my roommates (and the BYUI population for that matter) are leaving town and it's supposed to be rainy and cold here, what's up with that Rexburg??? However I'm sure we'll find something to do! :)