Terry Hiatt

Wow.. I really do have a lot to catch up on. Okay.. So I am putting this post up, with NO promises of where this is going, but just want to say that I am really happy about the situation right now. I am DATING!! :) for many this is a big shock, for other, they probably saw it coming. Now, I date, honest I do. But I don't keep guys around for extended periods of time because of the fear of getting to close and getting mega hurt again.

Terry Hiatt. Lara's Finacee, Joey, Called me one day and asked if I wanted to be set up with one of his mission buddies. I was a little hesatint, because everyone has been trying to set me up with someone or another! But I agreed to let Joey give Terry my number. About a half a sec later I recieved a message from Terry Hiatt. Crazy kid. We ended up texting almost all night long and decided that he would come up to Logan and take me on a date that Friday.

On Friday, I was a nervous reck! Seriously. Terry drove up to Logan after being stuck in traffic for about two hours (sorry terry) and picked me up for our first date that I had to Plan. We went out to dinner at the Blue Bird Cafe... delicious.. then we went Miniture Golfing out in Providence. After Golf, We went up to Aggie Ice Cream and went and sat on Old Main Hill to watch the sunset and chat up a storm. and how needs entertainment when you got Terry and me. We were laughing so hard and having a great time. We kind of took a stroll around town and just got to know eachother. It was a lot of fun. True fun-- it had been a while!..

So, I guess that since we went on one good date there of course where more to follow. Terry has been such a sweetheart. It has been about a month and it feels like its been forever. We have already gone through some really tough times with Terry's health along with mine. We have had to deal with the distance, past relationships, families, bad cell phone service, annoying me, and other fun stuff. But he has been such a sweetheart and so true and honest. I was telling him the other night that he is not the typical guy that I have ever dated before and that is the truth. I am happy, Life is great right now.. I sure as heck don't know where it is headed, but I take this moments of peace and enjoyment and feed off of them, until the next crisis hits.. but I am hoping this one is a little different...!!! ;)

4th of July

Happy 4th of July

This is always such a fun holiday for me and my family. However, this year was a little different. We didn't have ANYONE in the marching band this year.. Jenna didn't tumble... Lanae and Ryan weren't there.. and the town water fight was pretty lame. But that didn't stop us from enjoying the different celebration around town.. We started the eve before the 4th out right.. Lara, Jenna and I decided taht we would sleep out on the tramp... or the lack of sleep. We were pretty crazy. Mcdonalds at 2.. Jenna running around trying to turn on the side lights.. phone calls.. and mosquitios..

We (being Lara, Mom, Tyler, Dad, and Nick) all went to the Kaysville Parade. It was fun to see Jenna in the Beauty and the Beast float with all of her friends.. The weather was very nice this year with an overcast and bit of wind. During the annual water fight an accident happened down the road, so the water was a quite slow and not as entertaining. Okay, I think I got TWO drops on me.. Oh well, made it so i didn't have to shower later!! ha ha.

After the parade we got the chance to enjoy Jenna in the play Beauty and the Beast. She was our cute little rug. During the performance, Jenna does a tumbling pass across the state, this time around, she knew that we were all watching her and unforturnaly, she slipped on her costume on her pass and fell.. Causing her to Sprain her OTHER ankle, Jenna's new nick name is "sprankles" But we still love her and she is almost all recovered.. The play was Great, Jenna did awesome and Mom played the piano great.

After the wonderful performance, the family got pizza and made home made peach ice cream.. yummy yummy... then the traditional firework up at Davis High.. This year Lara and I were determined to get up close and personal witht he fireworks... so shockly, we faced the Kaysville Traffic(which is minimal) and hiked up to the baseball fields at Davis High.. Woot woot.. we had an awesome time.. Kaysville acutally plays music with there fireworks, Who would have thunk it? :) That was my awesome 4th of July. Time with the family, memories re-made, and some forgotten. It was a good milestone for me to over come.. I am just glad I had my family there to help me!!!

Catch Up Time!!!

So.. I just realized that I haven't blogged in quiet a long time.. I have changed my background page and dinked aroung looking at others blog.. but I haven't found the time to write or the desire too... well, that has gone on long enough.. so it is time to play Catch Up now.. It may take awhile.. and there is alot of pictures, so you may just end up seeing picture and/or reading alog.. who knows... :) Enjoy!!!

Mr. and Mrs. Oakeson

Mr. and Mrs. OAKESON

JUNE 20th 2008:

Today my dearest friend married her best friend Chris Oakeson. I will have to tell you that it was the happiest day of her life.. You could she it in her face, smile, presents, and the way she looked. We had a weekend full of wedding fun. On Thursday night, we had a "rehersal" dinner at Chris's fathers house. It was a fun little gathering. After the dinner we went to the church and help Nashai set up a few tables. Then we kidnapped her for a final night of freedom!! We did our normal Jamba Juice run and talked about ole times. The following morning was the grand wedding day. I went to the temple and got there a little early, so I walked around temple square and enjoyed the moments. Nashai and Chris came out with all there cheers. We took group pictures and I followed them around for pictures after everyone left.

Later that evening was their Reception down in Riverton. I got there a little late I had to make a stop at wal-mart for car decorating details. ha ha.

Road Trip High Lights..

Okay.. So there are a few things to remember about road trips.. 1) Never leave the house without a amazing stock of great music 2) Becareful when putting three people in the back seat of the care 3) Remember your Patience and 4) Don't forget the camera!!

There was quiet alot of driving to be done the next few days... even the thought about it drive (ha ha) ya a little crazy. We set off of the great adventure to LA.. just the ladies. We decided to break the trip up with a few "pit stops"--

Pit Stop #1: LAS VEGAS, NEV.

We had a great time in Vegas.. Started out by the pool, a little sun. After we had a little 'whip cream' incident.. thanks mom and then off to the Vegas Strip. We didn't have alot planned but we knew we would have fun.. We got to the strip and decided to do quiet alot of walking.. From MGM Grand we walked down to the Belligo. We watched the Water show a time or two. Took some great and fun pictures and pretty much walked back.. The strip is an interesting place to be.. and heck, if you aren't there for the strip fun, the belligo is about as clean as it gets.. ha ha..

Pit Stop #2: LOS ANGELES, CALI

Woot Woot, we made it. A littleless hair and nail biting moments, only yelled at eachother a few times, but other then that no problems at all.. We were staying at a hotel right off the Hollywood Blvd. It was pretty much awesome.. We did dinner at a cute little Italain Resturanut. Then off to Wicked.. ( I probably should have posted all this in order.. but the post below was about the amazing wicked show)

The follow morning we woke and when down to Hollywood Blvd. played around a little and then headed back to the car.. which brings us to.

Pit Stop #3: Barstow, CA

SHOPPING!!! We wanted to hit a few outlet malls on the way home.. and randomly, Barstow was the town we hit!! We had fun spending way to much money and of course the heat! After shopping we Enjoyed a fun little meal from In and Out Burger--

Pit Stop #4: St. George, UT

We drove all night, take the most RANDOM pictures and enjoying the laughter and fun times in the car. Well, as much fun as you can have in the car with cameras.. Believe me if you wanna see pictures.. i have over 300 from just the back seat of the car!!! ha ha..

We finally made a short stop in St. George for the evening only to wake for our...

Final Pit Stop #5: HOME

We finally made it home from our short trip but lot of driving road trip.. We had a great time.. a little bit of everything!!! But I wouldn't change a thing- Thanks for the memories.. Hope you all enjoyed our short.. but long Road Trip.. thanks for taking the journey again with me!!!

Wicked Trip

Friday the 13th.

Mom surprised us girls with a road trip out to LA to see the magical broadway show of WICKED!!! It was AMAZING!!! It took us two days to drive out there with some fun stops along the way.. (which I'll Blog About Soon)!!! However, the show was brillant. Such animation, acting, scenery, costumes, singing, music, etc.. if you haven't ever heard the story about this musical, you should definatley look into it. It is about the Wick Witch of the West from the Famous 'Wizard of Oz'

I apperciate the sacrifice that mom made for the opportunity to enjoy such a brillant products with my sisters and mother. We had such a great time and think that it helped us to realize that you shouldn't always judge someone by their outword appearance.. The 'wicked witch of the west' was just trying to find her place in this world along with the rest of us!

Thank you again mom and dad for giving us the chance of a lifetime. It will be a moment that will always be remembered!!!

Bachelor Casting Call~

Wouldn't it just be so entertaining!!! Don't worry.. that question/audition papers have been filled out. The thought has past through my mind more then once... twice... and more then I think I can count. I think that it would be so much fun to show up at a casting call and get picked to be on a girl on the bachelor.... Point being though.. I should probably use my head a little more and not give into the "worldly" things. and so as much fun, drama, excitiment everything would be... I am most likely not going to participate in this weekends Bachelor Casting Call... DANG IT!!! Way do I always have to think so much!!!!

So, technically I guess I just saved alot of girls the hard ache of dealing with me stealing there man!!!! ha ha

I do have to write some of my responses to the question for the casting call though. Because I found it so entertaining and my answers so cleaver. And I need to share with someone!!!

1) Why haven't you found your dream guy yet? A) Truth be told, I don't know, and that is way I am still here looking.

2) Why do you want to find your spouse on our TV Show? A) I have met guys at the bank, the grocery store, the salon, and walking down the street. I am ready to meet someone in a new way.

3) Why are you ready to be married now? A) I am a loving and compassionate person. I am tired of being alone and sick of not being able to drive in the carpool lane. I am ready to give everything I am to someone who is willing to giv it back.