I Am Officially the Worst Blogger of All Time. And I Am Ok With It.

Hello fellow friends and family. As said in my title....through rigorous therapy I have come to terms with the fact that I am a horrible blogger. I was fully ok with this until my sister Ahlin decided to mention in her new blog that I am horible at blogging. This made me mad. She doesn't even understand! Once she gets over this new blogger high she will realize what a pain it is to keep it up. Plus...I don't think anyone even reads this. Despite that, I will now procede to cover the last 4 months in this one blog. Wish me luck.

First off, Ahlin moved. It was sad. I cried for weeks and didn't sleep in my own bed for quite a while. This is very embarassing, but since no one reads this, I do not fear of being discovered. I have no pictures as evidence of this tragedy. If I did, that would be weird.

Moving on. I had the honor of going to Trent and Brooke's wedding. It was amazing and beautiful and fun. I loved seeing all of my family. I tend to miss them, living so far away. To my great surprise my best best friend/cousin Savannah was visiting the same time I was! So naturally we had to spend the entire time together. This led to many a photo shoot which you will see in the pictures of us. We went to Sea World, the park, the wedding, the beach, a concert, and shopping (not in that order). I had so much fun. Especially because I got to spend two weeks with my daddy, whom I love.

I also quit my job. I forgot to add that. I was working insane hours, and I wouldn't be able to get time off to spend time with my dad. So i gracefully bowed out and went to California! So at the moment I am between jobs, but since I have such an in sane school schedule I am ok with that.

So I came back to St. George a free, somewhat tan, and happy girl. And then school started...dun dun dun. Just kidding. I am glad to have somewhat of a schedule back in my life. I went to a really fun flashback 50's party with my boyfriend Nate, so that was a great way to kick off the new school year. At the moment I am preparing for the Homecoming dance which is in two weeks on the 27th.

Anywhoo...well Ahlin came and stayed for a week or so and then went back up for fall session at the Y. So everyone but me went up with her. This led to me staying at my young womens presidents house for about a week. I have always been close with their family, so I had a lot of fun and we went out and took tons of pictures.

I was also in a little 'modesty fashion show' for the little girls at church. I was 'Miss Trendy' and 'Miss Education'. It was pretty entertaining. David also got some badges or something for Boy Scouts which was cool.

Well I think that's all that's really happened lately. I'll try and keep you posted. But no promises. Love to all!

Before the dinner

At the temple

Kenzie and me at the reception




Don't worry- even living a couple hundred miles away from each other we still managed to pick out and buy the EXACT same outfit without knowing it until the day of.



Smiles everyone.


Having fun at the park.

Sea World!







I heart the beach.


Anyone at this concert knows the significance of this man.




Aww taz.
Table my great grandma Georgina painted.



tough guys.


David loves me.

My little fashion show fans.

50's Dance gittup
I love St. George!


Hangin with the Wood family

Summer Has Begun

the gang

messing around with the new camera

last day of school dance

Getting ready for the Tegan and Sara/ Death Cab For Cutie concert!

Making Ahlin's grad present (a bowl I painted).

Sisters

Ahlin and Matt

Snisters

The adorable Cason


It's finally here! I'm so glad it's summer. After a long hard year of school it is definitely time for some down time. My summer list includes: Yoga and Water Aerobics with the "Ladies" MWF ; Working M-F; Girls Camp; Hopefully seeing my daddy; Youth Conference; and kicking off my new photography business 'Seized Wonders'. It's been fun so far. Here are a few pics of Ahlin's Grad, Last day of school dance pics, messing around with my new camera, and a few others. Enjoy!

Ode to Ahlin - My Best Friend and Sister

Seventeen years, eleven months, and two days ago, Ahlin Rochelle Griffith was born into this world. And even though she was the firstborn, and had an endless supply of love, she felt as though her life wasn't yet complete. Eighteen months and three days later this young girl was completed - for her baby sister (me) was born. Yes, I take pride in this heroic act, for a bond that could never be broken was formed that blessed winter day. But a responsibility comes with this, and that is the dreaded day I must see my beloved sister off into the real world in college. When we were young, I thought about this day, but shrugged it off knowing it was so far away. But time flies - and I must now face my worst fear- being a sisterless, bestfriendless, insidejokeless child. For my best friend is leaving me for BYU. Yes, this is an honorable school to say my sister belongs to, but it barely cushions the blow of not having a sister. Don't get me wrong - we have had our fights - but they always ended well. Yes, it may sound like she is dying, but you must understand - I have spent the last 16+ years of my life seeing this woman almost daily. When she went to Europe for a mere three weeks last summer I thought I was going to die from sheer boredom. And now, she is leaving me forever. It will never be the same. And although I do love David, he's not the first person I think to go to when a boy kisses me, or when I get kicked out of class. No, that person is leaving. And so this is my Ode to Ahlin - the best sister one could ask for. Here's to all the times I put sunscreen on your fair skin - and then aloe. Here's to all the times we followed hot guys at random theme parks. Here's to all the times we stayed up til two in the morning talking in bed. Here's to all the times you didn't get mad at me when I stole all the covers. Here's to all the times you listened to my stories. Here's to all the times you laughed at my jokes-even if they weren't funny. Here's to all the times I told you boys are stupid. Here's to all the times we laughed and cried. Here's to all the times you forgave me when I 'borrowed' your stuff. Here's to all the sessions of church we endured together. Here's to all the forts we made. Here's to all of the awkward conversations we've sat through. Here's to all the times. I will miss my best friend. Good luck Ahlin.