This is cute but-

who's Robby???

For Sarah (not Sara)

Sarah is about to have a baby.  ...Wait a minute.  So is Sara!  haha

But Sarah asked that I do more of these and I never want to disappoint a suffering friend...  (Yes, those last few weeks are suffering!)  Hope you like it too, Sara.  ;)

Look how David is adoring me...

Now, I know I'm not the only one who daydreamed this scenario over and over again.  

exhibit A: this blog

And I'd like to share the pics that contributed to this dream-come-true-

Now, the original actress is lovely.  But I bring the scene to life, don't I?

Hey!  Two posts in one evening!!  Go Lindsay!!!  

I mean, go back to real life, Lindsay...

You'll see why

 ...I'm too pooped to write much.

Good day!

Good night.

Langoliers struck Rexburg!

Years ago I saw that movie "The Langoliers".  Have you seen it?  Or (if you're more sophisticated than me) read it?  If not, you're really not missing much, but I thought of those little monsters while looking back over my weekend.

I was nearly cross-eyed with goofy excitement with the chance for a quick trip to Rexburg, Idaho to see my brother's graduation.  26 hours in the car for just an afternoon on my old College campus.  OK!!  But what I wasn't prepared for was how sad it would be.

I knew the campus was different.  Many new buildings, reconstructions, renovations...  But I wasn't prepared to face the fact that it's no longer my Rexburg.  Does that sound silly? 

The "Langoliers" are icky creatures that eat up the past.  And they ate up mine!  I toured my old apartment and just yearned to see the place as it was 12 years ago- 

The exterior was the same.  The couches were the same. (ick)  And a few other things remained, but it wasn't my apartment anymore.  I was just some older lady invading some surprised college gals' home.  I was just a visitor.  I wanted to shout, "Hey!  Get out of my apartment!  Who put this new tile in the kitchen!?!  Where's Darcy?!!!"

Now before you start crying on my behalf check this out-

My darkroom was untouched!  (Probably because darkroom work is becoming a lost art...)  But it was exactly as I left it!  I'd like to think it missed me.

(happy sigh)

My photography professor had retired.  Years ago.  Such a lovable grump- I bet when he left there was a skip in his step.  (You know, running from the Langoliers...)

I was nervous to eat at my past favorite restaurant.  My roommates and I would call ahead, order number 6's ($3.75) and when we walked in 20 minutes later it was ready for us.  I still remembered it as the best chinese food I'd ever had.

I was worried that I would ruin the memory.  I was just a poor college student back then-  What if I get a reality check and it's really just gross, cheap food?  What if I can no longer rave about it to my friends as we order take-out?! 

nervous me, and Mom

Look at this awesome family of mine.  Supporting me in my historical ventures...

Dad and the graduate

The food was good.  Real good.  Not as cheap or "I-live-on-oatmeal-most-days" heavenly.  But it is still rave-worthy.  (My friends will be pleased as they never tire of hearing about the fried rice from Fongs...)

(happy sigh)

The new conference center was HUGE.  Very cool.  And as boring as the ceremony was I nearly jumped out of my skin when I saw my brother walking tall from across the room.  

GO TYLER!!!

Can you see him?  He's somewhere down on the right...

Before heading back to the hotel my mom and I went for a jog around campus.  (Did I mention that my mom went to school here also?)  And while the country roads I loved to run on, on the south end of campus were no longer there, (new buildings, apartments, and the new lovely temple) I had to admit that the place was pretty spectacular.

I just wish I had carved my name somewhere where it wouldn't be touched so I could always be part of a place I love. 

...That's right.  My only regret is that I didn't vandalize.

The pics are from my phone.  Don't tell my teacher.

A night at the Oscars!

For the young gals in our ward (church) we put on an "Oscar Night" to give out awards for the roles the girls played in their homemade films.  We "dressed up", had paparazzi, dramatic music, golden statue trophies, a red carpet, musical guests, etc, etc...   The night was SPECTACULAR!!!

Here's us leaders-

We might be having too much fun...


P.S.  I just loved my flashy blue dress but after seeing the pictures?  Hmmmm.  I may need a little help next time...

P.P.S.  Next time?  Absolutely.

Potterhead?

Me?  Not at all.  In fact after the 5th book I was done.  A friend filled me in on the rest of the story and I skipped movies 5 & 6.  The 7s were pretty good. 

But I did attend this meeting with my buddy "Sevs".  (The BEST character.)  And I had all these ideas on how to bring everything to a close... 

"How about a dance off?  Or an episode of Wheel of Fortune?!  (I could totally bring the house down there.)  ...A big fundraiser!!!"

"No.  Potter must DIE."

"Really?  Why not Ron?  He's much more annoying..."

"Potter's suffering will bring me much joy."

"Man, you people are gloomy.  And what gives?  Snape said there'd be donuts..."

So anyway, sorry to all the faithful fans out there.  It's over.  My only real sadness is that Snape never found love again.  (Unless you see Sense & Sensibility.  Alan Rickman (the actor) gets the prettiest girl!  GO ALAN!!!)