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NEW BLOG

2012-01-01T17:02:00.000-08:00

Ok yall!!! I am phasing out this blog :( But no worries.......Jake and I have a new one!!!!! You can visit our new blog at www.jakeandlys.blogspot.com

The Best Day of my Life

2012-01-01T10:31:00.000-08:00

Ok I am so sorry for the delay!!! I had been so busy with school and making sure everything was in order for our big day:) But now I can relax!!! I am going to let most of the pictures do the talking! Our special day was absolutely the best! I can honestly say that I have the most amazing family and friends who all made this day become the best day of my life! I am most grateful for the opportunity to get married in the sacred Draper Temple and sealed to my husband for all time and eternity! I love Jake and I am sooo happy! Thank you to everyone for making our day so special!

Loves!

Naugthy ME!

2011-12-30T07:41:00.000-08:00

I know, I know.... I have NOT blogged if the LONGEST time ever!!! And there is no excuses...except I was planning a wedding while in Grad School at the end of the semester:) Anyway, here is just a preview! I will update this weekend promise!! And a forwarning that I am going to be changing my blog!!! Let's be honest...I am a POULSON now!!!

Loves!!

The Love of my Life!

2011-09-25T19:00:00.000-07:00

I know I have been horrible at blogging lately!!! I don't know what my deal is :)

Well, let's see.....at the end of August Jake finally moved to Logan! Together at last!!! Soon after, school started. STRESSFUL!!! I never thought school could be this hard! But I am getting through it all. Slow and steady. Jake has been working so hard! He works two jobs right now and will be going back to school for the Spring semester.

On September 17th, 2011 my life changed forever! Jake and I were up in Boise, Idaho for the weekend spending some time with his family. He casually asked me if I would want to go watch the sun set:) Little did I know, he was scheming up a lil' sum' m' sumthin! We went up in the foothills of Boise and started having a photo shoot! I was shooting my honey left and right, and the next thing I know is he is down on one knee asking me to marry him!!!! I was in shock! I had to ask him later if I said yes! I SAID YES!! Jake and I will be sealed in the Draper Temple on December 3, 2011. I am so excited to start the next part of my life! And what a better way to do that with my best friend! I have waited 3 years for Jake and now finally he will be all mine! I love you babe!! You are my life!!!

Our Photo Shoot!

He is all Mine!

My heart Stopped!

Loves!!!

Welcome Home

2011-07-31T11:59:00.000-07:00

I know it has been so long since my last post! And let me just tell ya that a lot has happened! Jake is finally home! It feels like he never left! I am so filled with love, joy and happiness. Jake is my best friend and the love of my life! He has such a strong spirit about him and a sparkle in his eye! He has grown in so many ways that I wish I could list them all! I am so proud of him and his desire to grow closer to his Heavenly Father. On July 24th he gave his homecoming talk where he testified of his love for his Father in Heaven and the gospel of our church. He is strong worthy Priesthood holder and a man with a divine testimony. I am so in love with him!!

I want to thank all of you have supported me during this long journey! It is finally time to start our next journey together finally! I appreciate everyone!!! Jake, I love you for ever and ever babe!

A little shocked at this point!

Our first workout together!

Great Harvest!

So exhausted!

Back to Powell

2011-06-29T18:00:00.000-07:00

I Love LAKE POWELL!! This is my favorite place. I honestly could live on the boat for weeks and weeks! I am away from all the noise of life. I have no care in the world when I am at Lake Powell. And...I am with friends and family!

Every summer my best friend Sydney Anderson and her family go to Lake Powell for a week and invite me to come along. It had been a couple years since Syd and I were able to come with school and volleyball. But this year we both were home and could go. Oh Lake Powell how I have missed you!!! We spent everyday in the warm sun swimming, wake boarding, surfing, cliff jumping, etc! PURE BLISS! It was heaven! Thank you to the Anderson family for letting me come! I love you all, and most of all, I love you Lake Powell!

The captain!

Acrobatics:)

In Love!

Besties!

I love Lake Powell!

Logan Loves!

2011-06-09T19:43:00.000-07:00

Logan is seriously the prettiest place!!! I can't express it enough....I just love love LOVE living here. Although the weather has not been so good this summer so far, everything is so green and beautiful! Last week, my friends and I decided we would hike up to the wind caves one evening. I never realized how much I like to hike! I caught myself wanting to just run up the mountain! It was so beautiful and so peaceful. I truly love living here and I hope to come back and raise a family here!

The Gang!

Nesh you are a "Jerk"

The girls!!!

So In Love

2011-05-12T12:37:00.000-07:00

Only 63 more days left until I get to be reunited with the most handsome and loving person I know!!! This boy treats me like a princess even though he is thousands of miles away! I can't wait, I can't wait, I CAN'T WAIT! Jake Poulson, you are the love of my life!!!!!!

All About Him

2011-04-18T12:07:00.001-07:00

School, work, sports, hustle and bustle, friends, family..... are all things that consume our lives. We live in the now.... I do it, you do it, we all do it. Our minds get clouded with finances, running errands, taking care of kids, homework, animals, etc. But what should we be focusing on? This past week I have really tried my best to remember really what matters most. This upcoming weekend we celebrate with colored eggs, chocolates, easter baskets, marshmallow chicks (ewwww!) But do we devote just as much time to our Savior and the real reason to celebrate easter with the greatest gift he gave us? The Atonement. The Atonement means taking two things that have become separated, estranged, or incompatible-like a perfect God and an imperfect you and me-and brings them together again, making the two be "at one." I am so grateful for my Savior. He gave his life. He bled and suffered that I might return to back to my Heavenly Father. He is mine and your advocate to the Father (D&C 45:3-5). I know sometimes the world holds heavy burdens on our shoulders, but through our Savior Jesus Christ, he can lift those burdens if we just have faith. I hope all of you take some time in this week and really ponder and give thanks to our Savior.

Happy Easter Week!

Pictures are featured in the book Reflections of Christ.

Trippin it Up!

2011-03-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

Everyone loves a good trip every once in awhile! Well, in the middle of February, I got to travel down to Saint George to watch Jake's little brother, Conner, play in a baseball tournament. Although, Utah will be Utah and it rained and snowed that whole weekend, and his games got cancelled. BUT you can't cancel FUN! :) It had been around 8 months since I have seen Conner and his mom Conni! That is way to long. We had a ton to catch up on and I got to watch Conner flirt with some girls!!! Priceless. It made for such a good trip and a long overdue visit with soon to be family ;)

He looks so much like Jake!

What a cool stud!

Love him!

Family!

My second trip came in March for SPRING BREAK BABY! My friends and I decided we would head down to Vegas and watch our Men's Basketball team play in their conference tournament. It was so much fun! Can you say SUN, SUN, SUN! Everyday consisted of laying by the pool! It was a great time! I love my girlies and can't wait for another trip!!!

Apparently it is illegal to take pics in the casino.....well here is one for the scrap book:)

Poooooool time!

Getting ready for the Basketball Game

Cheesecake Factory!! Yum!

Mom was in Vegas too!

More pool time!

Yum!

Night on the town! At the Belagio

Don't ask!

Down to only 1 HAND

2011-01-31T20:36:00.001-08:00

So I know I should probably have my head in a book studying right now, but I just can't take my mind off of someone pretty special:) Next week Jake is down to 1 HAND people! He will only have 5 months left in Georgia! I am so excited that we are at the home stretch! I know that his family is super super excited to have him come home! (His mama especially!) Words can't express how much I can't wait to have that boy home and finally be able to give him a giant hug and kiss. It is really tough not being able to talk and see your best friend for 2 years. He is the one person who knows how to calm me down and make me feel safe. Jake has such a loving personality and such a great sense of humor. I miss that!

Jake is having such tremendous success on his mission. He is always expressing how much he loves that he is a missionary and gets to talk about our wonderful and PERFECT church every single day. He has shared some pretty amazing experiences with me, that I will always hold dear to my heart. As much as I miss the love of my life, I am so extremely happy that he is where he is. I have learned so much about myself from this experience. And what a wonderful way to grow closer to Jake as we share our love for the gospel together. I am so happy that Jake is serving a mission right now, but I am that much happier that it is almost over and I will get to see him again! As we leave each letter we write to each other:

WYSLMITM?

4EAEB!

Would you still love me in the morning?

Forever and ever babe!!!

Love you Elder Poulson!!!

Norcross Missionaries

Catching up with Elder Christensen:)

What a good looking MAN!!

Christmas Festivities

Monticello Missionaries

Loves!

Wedding Day!

2011-01-18T14:58:00.000-08:00

Well, it has happened! My big brother is married! As much grief we give him for his silly dating antics, we are so pleased with his choice for an eternal companion in Carli Ann. This day was the longest day of my life, but certainly the most happiest day for me and my family. I am so thrilled that I was able to experience what I did that day. Love. Love that Adam and Carli share for each other, Love my family shares, and Love for our new family. As I was sitting at the luncheon and I saw all of my entire family and friends on one side of the room and then shifted my eyes to the other side of the room and saw all of Carli's family and friends, I felt like I was catching a glimpse of Heaven. Seeing all these people really showed me that we are ALL linked to one another, that our Heavenly Father's plan for us is real. I couldn't help but feel that this was what it was like to be reunited with all our family and friends after our journey on earth is finished.

I am truly grateful for my big brother and his example to me. He has made such good choices in his life and I am so proud of him. I am proud of my parents and their strong testimonies of the gospel and leading and directing us children in the right way. Without them, nothing would have been possible. I am so grateful for Carli and the wonderful strong woman she is. She is such a perfect match for my brother! I am so grateful that I was apart of such a beautiful wedding! And might I add, I got some great ideas for mine someday:)

The two that started it all

Taking it all in

The wedding party

The Lowry Kids!

Bridesmaids

The crew

In LOVE

Loves!

P.S. I love You

2010-12-31T11:54:00.001-08:00

So have any of you ever seen this movie? Well if not, I am going to ruin it for you! Basically, in this movie, this girl's (Hilary Swank) husband (Gerrard Butler) passes away. But before he dies, he writes out all these letters that come to her after he dies, telling her to go places and do certain things. Basically she lives for these letters that come to her. Well, my whole point of this, is I just experienced my own P.S. I Love You!! Jake had sent 7 letters home to me for Christmas. Each one had a certain time and place on the envelope, and then only then, could I open the letter!! I went to all of our places in Logan! The first letter was 7:00 am! I was to go to Einstein Bro's. Once I arrived I opened the letter. This was where I had taken Jake for his 19th Birthday at the very beginning!!! He told to buy my favorite bagel- Cinnamon Sugar bagel, toasted with plain cream cheese! And some orange Juice! What a cutie!!!

My second letter was at 8:30 am! I was told to go home and put on some workout clothes and head to the field house!! This boy knows me too well!! I love to workout!! So once I got there, I opened the letter which said how much he loved coming to the field house to workout with me and show me off and let all the guys know I was his! :) The third letter was for noon. I was to go to Great Harvest!! My favorite place in the world! I opened the letter and he told me lunch was on him. I was to get a free slice of bread and order my Swede's Turkey Pesto!! MMM! So good! The fourth letter came at 1:00 pm. I was to go to the Diamond Gallery!! Once I got there, he told me to take my band in and get it clean!

My fifth letter came at 6:00 pm! I was to go to Chili's restaurant! I opened my letter and low and behold, he bought me dinner!! He explained how he remembers eating there with friends and getting made fun of because he was the youngest!! After that, my next letter said to head over to Charlie's Creamery! This is where I begged and begged Jake to take me!! I love me some Ice Cream!!! The last letter came after Charlie's. I was to go to the LLC parking garage. This was one of Jake's and I first dates. We sat on top of the roof and looked out over the valley. It was one of the best dates I could ever have gone on! I am so lucky to have Jake in my life! He continue's to surprise me everyday! He is serving the people in GA and works so hard every week. His love for the Savior jumps off every letter I receive! Thank you Jake for making this one of the best days of my life!!! I will never forget it!

Here are some pics from my adventure!

Loves!!

I am a baker now!!

2010-12-30T16:30:00.000-08:00

Hahaha Ya freakin right!!! I am no where near a baker! But I can tell you who is.........

Yup!!! This is Jordan Kendrick and she is my lil bestie!!!! And this girl knows how to bake. She baked my soccer cake...

She is such a talented little girl and I am so proud of her!!! Not to mention that the cakes taste delicious! I totally think that she needs to go on a baking show on the food network or even go work for Jake's mom at her bakery!! Perfectionist!!! Anyway, I just wanted to share with everyone my talented little friend!! Loves ya Jord!!

Bruno B. Lowry

2010-12-18T15:43:00.001-08:00

Bruno B. Lowry was born in June 1998, and came to our house in July. Bruno has been THE BEST dog anyone could ever ask for. With his loving and gentle personality, Bruno won over anyone who he saw:) With his loud and booming bark when someone rang the doorbell, you would think Bruno was the scariest dog you have ever seen or heard! But with one sniff of the pant leg, Bruno seemed to always just lay down for a belly rub. He would never harm a fly. He was my running partner, and always there to watch me play soccer. Bruno is part of our family, and I am sure many people already know that! We have been so blessed to have such a wonderful dog. He was my PUPPY!!! And anyone who knows me, I made that known with high pitched yelp..."Puuuuppppyyyyy!!" As he aged, he may have shown his age on the outside, but in his heart he was still a loving puppy! Bruno will be greatly missed in our family, and it is still really hard to come home and not hear the jingle of his collar, his bark at the door, and his anxious happy dance when I come home from school or just running errands! Bruno Lowry, I love you! We will see you again soon!!! Love you Bubbuh!!

Bruno B. Lowry June 1998~ December 2010

He LOVED his frisbee!!

Zeus and Bruno were the best of friends!

Look at that face! How can you not love that!

GGGGG-Unit!

He loved to cuddle with his sis!

And definitely was a mama's boy!

Always stickin' his nose in places!

awww!

Food? YEEEESSSS Puhlease!

Bruno with a cone-head!

Family forever Bruno!

Loves!

Family

2010-11-30T09:39:00.001-08:00

Can you think of anything better than being with your family for the holiday season? I say NOT!! Family is so important to me and I am so grateful that I have such a wonderful family. These past few weeks have been so great! We had the opportunity to have family over for Alex's Homecoming. It was so great to be able to be with family and it was really special for Alex who had not seen his uncles, aunts, cousins and Grandma in two years!

Then we had the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving in Indiana this year! It had been 10 years since we had seen members of my mom's side of the family! Now that is way too long!!! Everyone was so grown up and it was just so great to rekindle our love for one another. I have the most amazing family who love and care for one another!! I am grateful for every single one of them! Here are some pic of the Lowry and Jones family!

The Kids with Grandma Lowry

The Jason Lowry Bunch!!

This was done the whole trip in Indiana!

The Jones Cousins!

This is the new addition to the Jones Bunch! Baby Clarissa!

The Lowry's holding it down

The whole gang!

My mother and her brothers!

Cute boys!

A Sleepless Weekend!

2010-11-01T08:36:00.001-07:00

This passed week was sooo incredible! I have some of the most amazing people in my life!!! I want to thank everyone for such a wonderful birthday and a great weekend! This birthday was such a great one! First, it is the last one without Jake here!! Yay!! Second, I got to spend it with all of my great friends! The day started off with getting a great package from my amazing missionary:) He sent me a picture and a customized hat!!! It was pretty funny when I opened it! I was all excited and had my roommate Felica start taking pictures of me wearing my new hat! As I turned away, she said "Oh my gosh!! Alyssa, it says Alyssa Poulson on the the back!" I took off my hat and low and behold, it said Alyssa Poulson! It was sooo great and I am so lucky to have such a wonderful and caring man in my life! Then at about 11:00am there was a knock on our door. I looked out the peeping hole, and saw a delivery man standing there with a bouquet of Gerber Daisies!! Jake had done it again, and sent me flowers! :) The day continued like

normal...school and work. We had a basketball scrimmage that night, so I was out late working. When I got home, to my surprise, all of my friends jumped out of hiding spots! It was awesome! Oh and I can't forget the traditional New York Cheesecake delivery!!! I had such a great birthday and its all thanks to my friends, family, and boyfriend!

So Cute!!

My Hat Jake sent!

Flowers from my Baby!

This was in my Bathroom!!!

It's a party!!

Jordan mad me a red velvet soccer cake!

The week continued with some really great fun! There are some fun Halloween parties that go on in Logan for Halloween weekend. This year me and my friends decided to go to the Hamilton's party. It was so much fun! We danced and danced and danced the night away! And anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE to dance. This year, I decided to dress up like the New Boyz. They are a rap group who sings the famous song "Jerk." Needless to say, I was in my element with all my swag:) We had a great group and a long night! But it was all worth it! The time is starting to fly by and I can't believe that it is almost Thanksgiving already!!! Much love yall! Peace and Blessings!

The whole night long, we pulled these faces!

All the girls!!!

Jordan was sick this night, so this is us missing her!

Hitting up the 7 afterward!!

The Gang is all here!

How I love these ones!! :)

Loves!!

He is Back!!

2010-10-20T09:45:00.001-07:00

He is finally back!!!! We are so happy that our Lil' Man is home:) Alex had such a great experience serving the wonderful people in Virginia! I want him to take a few minutes and express his feelings of his mission! :

On the assignment that the Lord had called me to the Virginia Richmond Mission, I have been in the lowest lows and on the highest highs. But, never have I felt the Love of God for His children than I have when I was serving them full time in Virginia. I've discovered the majesty of the Son of God through the Book of Mormon and know that the Book of Mormon is the word of God to us and to the ancient inhabitants of the Americas. I've discovered that OBEDIENCE BRINGS BLESSINGS!! Don't ever Justify or risk your moral character and spiritual character for a small mortal finite piece of "entertainment" that will not travel with you to the eternal worlds. I love Jesus Christ. He is our Savior and Redeemer and I know that He was resurrected so that we too shall live. For all those who are not serving a mission, back from a mission, or preparing. READ PREACH MY GOSPEL. Apply its teachings and watch the tree bear fruit. It is the guideline to a blessed life and a great way to learn how to become a better member of the Lord's church. I know this for myself. I love you all. For you are all my brothers and sisters. Thanks for all your prayers on the missionaries behalf!

Gotta go find a wife now... help?

We love him so much and are soooo lucky to have his loving spirit home! :) Plenty more pics of our crazy adventures to come!!

Sister!!!!

2010-09-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

Well it is official!!! I am gonna have a new SISTA!! Adam proposed to Carli on September 13th 2010! He was so clever and totally surprised her! Her parents were even in on it!! ( that is how we have the great pics seconds after ward!) Carli love ya lots! And I hope you are ready to join our crazy family! :)

Finally! One Year!

2010-08-16T21:29:00.000-07:00

Welp, we finally hit Jake's Year mark! You have no idea how excited I am to finally be at a year! Man it feels like it took so long to get here, but at the same time, looking back at it, the time has flown by! They say the 2nd year goes a lot quicker, but with my luck, it is just going to drag on and on!! Jake Poulson I love you and I am soooo proud of you! Keep working hard! I love you!

The watch I got him for his year mark!

Grilled Cheese and Chocolate Milk for his Big Day!

His 1 yr shirt about to be burned!

Yay!!

Time to Say Good-bye

2010-08-07T19:55:00.000-07:00

Man oh man.....where do I begin. 3 years ago, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I decided to be apart of the vitaminwater sampling team. Let alone did I ever think I would come away with some very best friends!!

These last few years have been a hoot! Sore, tired, dancing wars, hitting birds, road trips, sandbags, tempers, sugarland, grilled peanut butter sandwhiches, quan, freezing toes, Aspen Domination, Greer, MOLE, etc. are just a few discriptive words of the last 3 years with vitaminwater and POWERADE. I feel totally blessed that I was able to learn and grow from this experience. I am thankful for the friends that I have made. I know we will always remain close! I am sad that this has to end, but the next chapter of my crazy life is about to begin! Utah State here I come!.....again!!

Here is a look at some of my crazy adventures!

Dodge ball!

Cleaning the warehouse!

Tour of Utah

X-Games

I got to meet Darrin Williams...

Matt Harpring...

And Elder Hales!

ICE!!!

Lovely Face!

Love this one!...

.... And this One!!!

This has been a fun ride!!! PEACE and BLESSINGS!!

A Little bit of Georgia in Salt Lake

2010-07-06T08:40:00.000-07:00

So this last week has been so fun!! I had the opportunity to host one of Jake's recent converts to a week of fun in Salt Lake! Her name is Kali Pierce and she is 17! I felt like a big sister all week! I had so much fun with her out here, and I miss her already! I got to show her exactly why Utah "Is the Place." We saw the Draper temple and took a tour of Temple Square. It is crazy how sometimes we take adavantage of the opportunity of seeing our beautiful temples. I learned so much on that tour. It was beautiful! Not only did I show her the wonderful sites, she got to experience Cafe Rio, and frozen yogurt!! MMM!

We also had the opportunity to go to Boise, Idaho to meet up with Jake's family. The Poulson's were so excited to finally meet someone who knows Jake. Conni was a superb hostess!! We never went hungry that's for sure! Kali got to experience first hand, Conni's cookies and cupcakes!! They are to die for! REALLY! We also did a lot of shopping, Kali's first baseball game, story telling, and cooking! Kali brought a little south to the west and made us fried pickles and cabbage burgers! To say the least, I couldn't handle the pickles, but the cabbage burgers rocked!!

This last week was awesome and sooooo what I needed!! Kali girl I love ya!

The Boys came to greet Kali

The Draper Temple
The Salt Lake Temple

Self timer! Pretty sweet Pic!
At Conni's cupcake shop! So good!
Conner, Jake's look-a-like Brother!
In Memory of Jake :)
Camdyn Bell Poulson! Almost 1yrs old! She is so cute!
Kali had never seen a parking meter!
A family Picture!!!

Loves!!!

Transfered

2010-06-23T17:20:00.000-07:00

Well, Jake is right there, and about ready to hit his 11 month mark! This week was transfer week for Elder Poulson, and it was a bitter sweet transfer. He recently served in his last area for 7 months of his mission! That is real long in the missionary world :) Ellijay became his home. Not only did it feel like home to him, he had created family out there. One in particular is the Pierce family. The family are recent converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and Elder Poulson and his companion had taught this family the lessons and discussions. I was lucky enough to get to know this family too. They have become like family to me. It is strange how close I feel to them, without even ever meeting them. But I know that Jake was sent to Georgia, and sent to Ellijay for a reason. It was for the Pierce family. It is so amazing to really watch our Heavenly Father do his work. He has a plan for everybody. And if we would just let him work his plan, great and marvelous things will happen.

I want to say Thank You to the Pierce family for taking such good care of Jake. We never worried about him back home :) I love you guys! Jake- we are almost have way babe!!! 1 more year!!!

Mother's Day

2010-05-11T19:32:00.000-07:00

This Mother's Day was a great one!!! I made both my mom and Jake's mom a movie from their missionaries! The boys are doing really well! Alex has only 5 months left and Jake has been out for 9 months already!! Jake has recently been called to be District Leader, and Alex is a trainer! Keep working hard boys! Love you! (be sure to pause the music at the bottom)

This one was Jake's video :)

Loves!

Morgan Is Here!!!

2010-05-09T16:13:00.000-07:00

So Morgan Kate Hammer has finally come!!! I was so excited to meet her! I wouldn't say I am her "God-Mother" because that makes me sound old! So I guess I will have to be known as aunt Lys :) But I would like to clarify, that without me, little miss Morgan would not be here!! Haha I like to make it known that I indeed help with the foundation of the Nick and Jessica Hammer household! I love you Hammers! I know you are truly blessed to have that little one come to your home! Love you!

Dad and Morgan!

Look at this Hot MOM!!

I love her so MUCH Already!

It's a Girl!

2010-04-10T19:32:00.001-07:00

Hahaha no no no!!! Not me!! I am not having a baby, but my bestie Jessica Hammer is having a baby girl! We just recently had a huge baby shower for her this last weekend! She always knows how to throw a party! (Well her mom is the one that throws a mean party!)Jake's mom makes the best sugar cookies that I have ever tasted, and I thought-what a great time to have some people see and taste her amazing cookies! So she shipped a couple dozen to me-Little pink Hammers that said "Baby Hammer" ( so adorable!), little baby rattles, and baby bottles! They were such a hit and gone by the time we left! Way to go Conni!! Thanks for all you do!!

Jess loved these!

We had some breakage during delivery, but it did not matter!
They looked awesome and tasted so good!

These were absolutely adorable and so delicious!

This was so fun! I got to see some friends that I haven't seen in SO long!! All of them looked wonderful!! I have missed my friends and I was so happy to spend some time with them! Not to mention Jessica looked adorable!!! She got so many cute things! Baby shower shopping is so much more fun than bridal shower shopping!! :) Thanks for such a great time girls!! Love ya!

Miss all of these girls! Jana, Jessie, and Alysa

Twins!!! Ha she hates when we match! But we

didn't plan it- must be fate!

Jess opening her gifts!

The Whole gang is here!!

Katy, Katie, and Jaime!! Since we are done with soccer

I hardly get to see them:( But it was so good to catch up!

Only Jana would have a baby on her hip and

stiletto pumps!! Love her!

Loves!

Go Jazz!

2010-04-10T14:23:00.000-07:00

My family is so blessed to have season Jazz tickets this year! I have been lucky enough to take some friends to the game! Thanks for the great memories guys! And GO JAZZ!!!

Me and Mina! She is from Atlanta, GA! She knows Jake!

West and Reed!!

His first Jazz game back home!!

Yay!!!!

Loves!

The Maddness!

2010-03-28T19:00:00.000-07:00

So I was very lucky to be able to have the opportunity to work the NCAA tournament that was hosted in Salt Lake City! It was awesome!! I saw so many different personalities in the fans coming to watch their team! Everyone loved their vitaminwater as well! They especially loved our slam dunk contest! It was a hit! I had so much fun and was lucky enough to watch the elite 8 game with Butler vs. Kansas State! Yay for vitaminwater!

Just my Pose!

This is Matt thinking!

Katie's Game Face!

This is how we do!

The Get UP!

Shooting to win prizes!

The crowd for our dunk contest

Slammin it home!

Butler vs Kansas State

So Cool!

Loves!

Blast from the Past!

2010-02-24T21:22:00.000-08:00

So the other day, Dani Schaap and I were in her room (just like old times) and we were looking through some old pictures and movies of us! Oh man were we crazy or what! And it got me thinking, I have the best friends ever! I mean all through High School I had the best group of friends. We did everything together! We all played different sports in High School, but that didn’t matter. We still went and supported each other! I even think someone gave our group the nick name "The Sampler" because you could get a different sample from each one of us. Hahah I don't know...I will never forget my great friends I had.

My four years of college were the best years of my life! I had an incredible group of friends and it grew each year! I had the opportunity to meet so many different people! I definitely had some of the funniest, saddest, weirdest moments with my friends that I will never forget.

I am so grateful and so blessed to have the friends and the funniest times of my life! Not only am I grateful for my friends, but I am also grateful the new ones that I am making and will make! Thank you to all of you for the great memories, and thank you for letting me be apart of your lives! I love you! Enjoy this "Blast from the Past!"

Summer 2005 (me, Whitney Feller, Lauren Tuerpe, Syd Anderson)

Summer 2005

Just how it always is!

Mom's getting us settled in our new home:)

The new Roommates! Ali, Kiersten, Melissa, Dani, Me, Jess

First time seeing Nat and Syd since I moved to Logan

(It was very emotional)

Alta High School Teammates Katie Fellows and Whitney Feller!

Freshman Year: Jessica and I

Freshman Year: Soccer girls! Chuck, Jess, Me, Lindsay

Freshman Year: Jess and I- always taking pics:)

Freshman Year: Kiersty and I playing dress up!

Freshman Year: Boys of Snow Hall

Freshman Year: The last meal as roommates! :(

Freshman Year: The Fab 4!

Freshman Year: The best roomie!!

Freshman Year: Goodbye bon fire

Summer 2006: 80's Dancing with Sydney and Jana

Summer 2006: Fireworks with some old friends

Summer 2006: Dinner with High School friends

Summer 2006: Lake Powell!

Summer 2006: The girls of Powell

Summer 2006: Me and Melissa @ Lake Powell

Summer 2006: The new Roommates!

Sophomore Year: The soccer girls

Sophomore Year: Kiersty, me, Lacey, Candice

Sophomore Year: Playin on the bus!

Sophomore Year: Heeeeey!

Sophomore Year: Soccer Team Bowling Night!

Sophomore Year: Tongues!

Summer 2007: Jana and I goin out for the night!

Summer 2007: Hanging with the boys Devin and Derrick

Summer 2007: The Gang is all here! Syd, Natalie, Jana, Me

Junior Year: 3 new Roomies:) Shannon, me, Jess

Junior Year: BearLake Retreat

Junior Year: Jake's 19 Birthday!

Junior Year: Aggie basketball game!

Junior Year: The HOWL

Junior Year: Fall Leaves

Junior Year: True Gangstas! Mellisa L, Melissa O, Me, Dani

Junior Year: Natalie's Bridal shower

Junior Year: Nat gets married! She was the first!

Junior Year: Soccer team at Grand Canyon

Junior Year: The Sensational Six

Junior Year: Jessica gets married!

Junior Year: Spring Break to NYC -Shannon, me, Annie

Junior Year: Lambardi's pizza MMMM!

Junior Year: Superbowl weekend! Hi Melissa!

Junior Year: Best Friends!

Summer 2008: Jana gets married!

Summer 2008: Melissa O, Dani, Lindsey, me, Candice at

Colbie Collete concert

Summer 2008: Lake Powell

Senior Year: Syd and I

Senior Year: Shannon gets Married!

Senior Year: Melissa get her mission call to Canada!

Senior Year: Just Posing! Me, Dani, Lindsey, Shannon, Melissa

Senior Year: Miss them!

Senior Year: Dance Party in Candice's Room aka "Club Candice"

Senior Year: Bowling with the girls!

Senior Year: Jessie and I!

Senior Year: "Chillin" in the ice tub!

Senior Year: 2008 WAC Champs!

Summer 2009: Rockies game with the Hammers!

Summer 2009: Go Rockies!

Summer 2009: The Hammers- Nick and Jess

Senior Year: Last time to Hug- Atlanta North Mission

Summer 2009: Summer Women's Soccer Team

Summer 2009: Boating Time!

Summer 2009: Love the concerts!

Summer 2009: Lindsey's reception! She got married in Nov 08!

Fall 2009: Kiersten gets married!

Fall 2009: At Kiersten's wedding!

Fall 2009: Visiting the Ol' soccer field!

Winter 2009: Visiting Brelin in Boise!

Winter 2009: Katie and I!! Love her!

Winter 2009: New Friends! West and Hewett from Jake's Mish!

Loves!

Update!

2010-02-04T20:16:00.000-08:00

Hey all!!! So I just got a package from my Jakey boy!! He sent me a ton of new pics and a few videos, so I thought I would share with you!!!! He is doing really great!! He has a baptism on Feb. 14th!! I told him what a great way to spend Valentines day! He so amazing and the people of Georgia are blessed to have him in their lives! We love you Elder Poulson!
It is Snowing in Georgia!

This is his way of saying Hi! I love it! :)

Sharp Shooter!

Mr Cool!

It must be cold there!

Playing "peek-a-boo"

Levi and Scott!!

Jake skiing!

So apparently they had to drive through Tennessee to get there :)

The x-games!

2010-02-01T17:27:00.000-08:00

Ok...this trip was an absolute blast!!! Vitaminwater was a sponsor in the x-games again this year and I was so stoked to go and spread the love to the fine people of Aspen! The whole trip was non-stop action! The first day, we drove 7 hours leaving at 7a.m. Right when we got there, we went straight to work, getting everything set for the athlete kick off party! We set everything up and got to dance a socialize the whole night! Not a bad way to get paid! The sad part was we were up until 2:00 a.m. :( and had an early morning the next day! But we sampled like crazy! The streets of Aspen were filled with vitaminwater for 3 days straight! Everywhere you looked someone was drinking it. It was awesome! We were later rewarded with a night in our suite at the x-games. We got to watch the men's half-pipe event from our suite filled with food, treats, and of course vitaminwater! Not to mention the next day we were front row to a 50 cent concert! We were so close he even blew me a kiss! haha it rocked! It was awesome and the best trip so far in 2010!! yeah yeah!

the girls before the athlete party

Everyone loves some v-dub!

Katie and I in our suite at the men's half pipe!

Go JJ!

Right before the concert started! <3

Go Shortay it's your birthday!

Loves!

Sydney..Home for the Holidays

2010-01-09T12:15:00.000-08:00

It was awesome to have Sydney home for two weeks!!! I have missed her so much! She is my best friend and always will be. We had some fun adventures while she was here and I got used to having her here :(

Where to begin...well working out, protein shake fight, working out, cafe rio, working out, new years, working out, singing "It's Beginning to Look Like Christmas", working out, two Jazz games, working out, making music videos, and eating a whole box of Captain Crunch! That pretty much sums everything up!!! I can't wait to see her over spring break!! Miss you NINNI!!

Right smack dab in the eye!

She got it too!

Haha I had to use water to get it out!! And then it started

turning chocolate!!

all clean!

Our dates for new years!

Love this one!

Loves!

Called To Serve Him

2009-12-31T11:08:00.000-08:00

So I thought I would update everyone on some special missionaries in my life! :) First, my baby brother! Elder Lowry has close to 9 months left! We are so excited and very proud of him! The last 3 transfers, Elder Lowry has been in Virgina Beach. He loved it out there! He has touched so many people's lives. We even had the privledge of meeting some contacts that Elder Lowry has been spending time with. Chantal and Jon came out to Utah for a visit, and we were so happy to have them stay with us and tell us stories of Alex. We were so happy to talk to Alex on Christmas Day! He is so happy and still as funny as ever! He has recently has been transfered to Harrisonburg, Virgina. He says it is the sticks!! But we are so proud of him! I am so floored at how much he has grown and learned! Can you believe my baby brother is give ME advice?? haha! He is awesome and we can't wait to have him home!

On a Ship!

last time at the beach:( (VA beach)

He thinks he is a thug!

Next, is my best friend and the love of my life! Elder Poulson is reaching his 5 month mark in a couple of weeks! I can't express how proud I am of him. He has grown leaps and bounds and is doing amazing! He loves it out in Atlanta! My family was fortunate enough to talk to him for a bit on Christmas day. He sounds so pumped and so excited to be doing what he is doing! I know he is developing so many close relationships with the members and investigators out in Atlanta. One transfer ago, Jake was transfered from Centerville, to Ellijay. These two places are like night and day! They are so different! He misses his companions from Centerville a lot:( But they will remain close friends for sure! He has told me many times that he is glad he decided to serve a mission! Aren't we all! He loves his family so much! The Poulson's are an extraordinary family and have done a great job with all 3 of their sons! I am so lucky to have them in my life! I can't wait until Jake comes home! I know....he is still fresh and has long time before he comes home! But I know that with faith, our Heavenly Father will take care of us both! I love you Jake and Alex. Keep working hard and the blessings will be numerous!!!

Jake a-walking! He has no warm jammies!!!

These boys are his fav!! LtoR Reed, Poulson, Folker, West!

My boy still knows the goods!

Loves!

Christmas DAY

2009-12-31T10:16:00.000-08:00

Chirstmas was such an emotional day!!! It started off with a bang. First, we got to sleep in until 9:00am! Haha none of this 6:00am nonsense! Then we kicked off our day with our traditional Christmas Breakfast! My dad makes THE best french toast known to man!! :) After breakfast, we headed to the tree to open up gifts! This year was my year!!! My Dad made out with some new bose headphones, a body bugg, and some new movies! Mom came away with some cute clothes (from me), shoes, and a purse! Adam got a mac-pro notebook, some clothes, and a MAC-PRO notebook!! Lastly, me. Again, this was my year! I got an ipod, some clothes, and most importantly some jewelry! It was very emotional, because this year was the first year Jake was gone:( But he made the day the best day of my life! He gave me something so special! (the pics explain a LOT!)

Jake got me some Georgia shorts!

This is where the water-works started! He looks so handsome!

Opening The gift! What could it be??

He gave me my ring :( The best gift everrrr!!

After presents we waited around for two special people to call home! Jake was able to call my family for a good solid 15-20 min! It was so good to hear his voice! You could tell he was so happy to be in Atlanta and was very focused in the work he has to do there! He is doing great!! I miss him, but I know this will all be worth it in the long run!! Around 5:00pm, Elder Lowry called home! He is such a goof ball! He is having the time of his life! He is an awesome missionary! Everyone loves him out there in Virgina Beach! We are so glad that this is his last Christmas away from home! Almost 9 months left!!! That is a piece of CAKE!

Typical Elder Poulson! :)

Elder Lowry!

I am so thankful for a wonderful family! I am so blessed to have them in my life! I am also grateful for my friends! They mean the world to me!! This is an amazing time of year, and a grate time to think about others! I love you all!! Merry Christmas and 2010 here we come!!

Loves!

Christmas FUN

2009-12-20T16:31:00.000-08:00

These past couple of weeks have been super awesome!!!! Last week, we had a girl come visit us from Virginia. Her name is Chantal and she came in contact with my little brother in Virginia. She had not gone to church in 11 years, and Elder Lowry helped her come back! She decided to take a trip to Utah, so we offered her to stay with us. She is absolutely adorable and has the cutest accent!! :) She went to 3 diferent temples to do baptisims while she was out here! She couldn't believe how lucky we are to have so many temples so close!! It definitely makes you think and be grateful for what we have! Adam and I also took her snowboarding! She had only been once! Haha, we only went up the mountain twice, but she was a trooper and got the hang of it!! I was sad to see her leave and she is a definite life long friend now!

Adam helping Chatal:)

Chantal in the snow!

Unstoppable!!

This week was amazing as well! I had the opportunity to go to Boise! I stayed with the Poulson family (Jake's fam) and they were so amazing!! I was able to see Jake's new niece Camdyn! She was absolutely adorable! I have never seen a more beautiful baby! :) I also got a lot of Christmas Shopping done!! Finally! haha Conni and Scott were busy with cookie and cupcake orders! (Conni makes THE best sugar cookies everrr!) I even got to help! Lastly, I got to take Conner, Jake's younger brother, snowboarding! We had a blast on the mountain! Shredding some GNAR! I truely adore their family and all that they have done for me! What a great week to lead into the week of Christmas!! I love it!

Baby Camdyn!

She is so adoreable!! :)

The proud parents!

Every year the Poulson's put up these giant football players

(extreme boise state fans) and they made one for Jake

last yr!

This year he is Elder Poulson

Shredding with Conner!

Atop of Bogus Basin!

Loves!

SOOO LONG!

2009-12-11T18:49:00.000-08:00

Ok, Yes I know it has been soo long since I have been on this thing! But you know what...life happen;) Well let me catch everyone up!
Alex, my little brother, is almost 14 months out on his mission:) He is about there! He loves it out in Virginia Beach! He is working hard and learning and growing from this experience! We are so very proud of him!
Jake has been out on his mission for 4 months now! The time is flying by for sure! He loves the people of Atlanta and is having the time of his life! He has grown in so many ways and I am so thankful for his decision to go! :)
I recently went and visited Sydney out in Nebraska! She is a celeberity out there!!! I can't believe it! She has grown up a lot too! Haha we spent 5 days straight together and we didn't even get into a fight!!! lol! She is doing really well and her team is in the sweet sixteen this week!
Me? Well life as a grown up is rough! haha just kidding! I am working part time and enjoying the company of my family! Ha I know, it is time to move on! But I am saving and preparing myself for the future(or that is what I keep telling myself). Life is great I am truley blessed! I try and spend as much time as I can with my friends too! I love life right now and I am soo happy!

Alex being a goof!

Jake loves wings!

What a good looking missionary

Sydney!!!

Loves!

The First

2009-07-16T12:27:00.000-07:00

This will be my first blog! Ha! Well recently, I just graduated from Utah State University with a degree in Public Relations and Marketing. I played all 4 yrs of soccer up there as well. My senior season was the best yet. We went 7-0 in conference and lost in the WAC championship in overtime :( I made all conference 2nd team and made all conference academics. I am currently working for glaceau with the vitaminwater marketing team. We do all sorts of events educating people! We keep the happy, healthy, and hydrated. I am also working towards getting certified to be a personal trainer. I never thought I would see myself doing this, but since soccer has been over I have missed my competitve edge. I think this will be a great opportunity for me. My family is doing great! My mom and dad are happy as ever! Adam works and goes to school. And yes he is single!! My little brother is out on a mission in Richmond, Virgina. In August he will be 10 months out! Things are great! I am excited to start the next chapter of my life and I hope it brings me lots and lots of happiness! With Love and Peace

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