Hawaiian Luau

What do you do when there's snow outside and you're freezing to death?
Throw a Luau, that's what!

Last Saturday I threw a Luau party!! It was the BEST PARTY EVER!

As people arrived in their floral shirts and khaki shorts, Haley gave them a Lei and googled their Hawaiian name and gave them their new nametag. I had made about 50 fruit skewers of pinapples, grapes and strawberries and everyone ate them so fast! Thanks Mom and Grandma for all these amazing party ideas! I love you guys J

I made grass skirts for everyone and we all looked so hawaiian, it was awesome!!

We played Twister, Limbo, Psychiatrist, Slaps, and Pin the Coconut on the Palm Tree!

Then during the Talent show part of the party, Omar, Haley and I were the opening act and sang “Flightless Bird”. Haha we sounded pretty good…haha Then Jared and Carter performed an Island song they had written, it was so beautiful!!

 

 

Sammy's anyone?

Sammy's is a local burger joint here in Rexburg that everyone who's anyone hangs out at...not really. It's a little along the lines of a 'hipster hangout' but they have fantastic burgers, amazing french fries, and absolutely delicious Pie Shakes that are pretty much heaven in a cup.

They also have local and well-known bands come and perform on their improvised stage. We went to one of these 'mini concerts' and HAD THE BEST TIME EVER! We rocked out in the very front row!

We Shot the Moon gave an awesome performance! We were lucky enough to grab the band members for a quick photo. It was such an epic concert, meet and greet and we had the best time singing at the top of our lungs in the car ride home. 

Mustache Mondays are also a favorite.

Shelby, Haley and I sporting our staches. We are just so lovely with facial hair, aren't we?

I am just soooooo excited for Spring Semester with them? 

Carter didn't even need a fake mustache--his scruff was sufficient

3 Simple Steps to having a successful Mustache Monday:

1) Search couch for 2 precious quarters to purchase legit looking mustache from vending machine at grocery store

2) walk proudly into Sammy's on any Monday of choice with facial hair attached to upper lip

3) Order yummy Grilled Cheese sandwich for only 80 cents!

I admit that I do have an aversion to facial hair, but if it gets me Grilled Cheese sandwiches for less than a dollar, I am ALL FOR it!

After FHE on monday nights we pile into Carter's car and speed over to Sammy's for some straight up deloishous Grilled Cheese goodness. It really is the only way to start the week.

Chelsea Snow, oh I've missed her so much! She and I snuggled in Carter's cozy trunk with out magnificent mustaches. We would definitely date us.

Overall, it was another epic adventure at Sammy's

 :)

To make my parents proud

Here's a list of all the things you two have taught me and I've used at college:

Mom:

1. Kindness towards others
2. Staying away from drama and crazy people like they're the plague
3. Games like Picture/Sentence game and Speed Scrabble <---we're having a tournament this week because we are so addicted to it!
4. Baking skills (not having to measure every single tiny inch of flour!)
5. Always wiping the sink after every use (Thanks Grandma Brimhall!)
6. Writing in my diary
7. Including others no matter what
8. Making others feel needed and happy
9. Recognizing the talents of others and not always butting in saying "Oh I can do that!"
10. Being a total goofball when it comes to making videos hahaa

Dad:

1. Work before play
2. Oxygen=Sketchbook--same thing
3. Cheese tortillas are a basic necessity for every kitchen 
4. Listening to Firesides and talks instead of being on my phone 24/7
5. Leaving a room when the Spirit is gone
6. Studying hard
7. DRAWING--Dad, I love drawing and I'm so glad you gave me lessons throughout my life!:)
8. Oreo's are your friend. Double Stuffed are your BEST FRIENDS
9. Sometimes we all need to just sit back and watch the Office
10. thanks for showing me Star Wars, Star Trek, the Princess Bride, without you, I would be that girl who says, "I think Mr. Dark Vader needs a cough drop."