The sweetest thing...

"Ask and ye shall receive..."
I asked for something a bit sweeter and I got it. Really...I have the best boyfriend a girl could ask for. :D

My 2010 Theme Song. Fearless- Taylor Swift.

This album is called fearless, and I guess I’d like to clarify why we chose that as the title. To me, fearless is not the absence of fear. It’s not being completely unafraid. To me, fearless is having fears. Fearless is having doubts. Lots of them. To me, fearless is living in spite of those things that scare you to death. Fearless is falling madly in love again, even though you’ve been hurt before. Fearless is walking into your freshmen year of high school at fifteen. Fearless is getting back up and fighting for what you want over and over again… even though every time you’ve tried before, you’ve lost. It’s fearless to have faith that someday things will change. Fearless is having the courage to say goodbye to someone who only hurts you, even if you can’t breathe without them. I think it’s fearless to fall for your best friend, even though he’s in love with someone else. And when someone apologizes to you enough times for things they’ll never stop doing, I think it’s fearless to stop believing them. It’s fearless to say “you’re NOT sorry”, and walk away. I think loving someone despite what people think is fearless. I think allowing yourself to cry on the bathroom floor is fearless. Letting go is fearless. Then, moving on and being alright…That’s fearless, too. But no matter what love throws at you, you have to believe in it. You have to believe in love stories and prince charmings and happily ever after. That’s why I write these songs. Because I think love is fearless."

Sisters

2009 sister pic.

Having 3 sisters has been quite a blessing. I always wanted an older brother...but more recently I am realizing how great it is to have these women in my life. I am proud of their accomplishments and goals that they have set for themselves.
I love you sissy, iah, and sheww.

2009 in status'

...it looks like my year was a hit.
One of the status' says, "Melinda has a broken heart for sale...it still works, I just don't want it anymore..."
I remember writing this and I remember why I wrote it. Overall this year was one that solidified friendships, my testimony, and increased my determination/reach for the stars.

Congratulations 2009. This one goes down as my most productive and monumental year thus far!

Munchkinland :D

Happy 2nd Birthday to my baby girl tomorrow. I love love love this little one!! :)
Such a smarty pants.


Happy Birthday Princess!!

Published!!!!

CHECK out our first spread at

http://www.twentyfirstandivy.com/2009/12/style-dashing-all-way.html

Shabby Apple Christmas Line

Here are the final photos of me that made the cut from the Shabby Apple shoot. :)

Lights. Camera...and a little action.

Here is your sneak peak backstage at the Shabby Apple shoot... :)


Shabby Apple clothing line shoot.



Quick...pose...!

These are the unedited backstage pictures from one of my photoshoots last month. I will post a couple of the edited ones once I get the OK.
Isn't my supermodel boyfriend hott? haha.

SO much snow. :)

One of my best friends shared a quote with me today that I want to share with my readers.

“Never let go of hope. One day you will see that it all has finally come together. What you have always wished for has finally come to be. You will look back and laugh at what has passed and you will ask yourself... 'How did I get through all of that?”

I ask myself that question just about every day. One final down and three more to go! :)
Call me a dork but I love school. PS. I decided to shoot for my Masters Degree.

The happier kind of happy.

Today I locked myself in my room for about 6 hours in order to finish 5 essays for my Philosophy class. In between essays I was able to get my laundry done, spend time with my girl friends, actually eat a bit, and later found time to make hot cocoa and cuddle up with the sweetest boy I know next to our lit up Christmas tree (mmm!), before getting back to the books.

K- Note to self; Never have the person you are dating, (...especially if they are very smart, graduated from BYU Marriott School, good with grammar and writing (and really really good looking)), edit your papers unless you are a GREAT writer. If I was brave enough to post my essay on here with all of the edits he made with the "review feature" in Word, I think you would see what I mean and laugh as hard as I did when I saw my "suggestions."
Really this was EXTREMELY helpful and I am grateful to be dating someone who is willing to take the time to do things like that for me. :) (eh?)

I have about 10 math problems left before I am DONE for the semester. That wasn't so bad at all! For those of you have known me for awhile you know that I have a pretty serious math phobia. (Yet I am studying bio-mech. engineering??) Why am I doing this to myself again...?

Regardless, I feel like I have discovered peace within myself the past few months. I have received closure on the things I needed closure in, I have grown very close to the church and solid in the things that I know, I am learning to really stand up for myself, and I am doing well in school. I may actually pull of a 4.0 again this semester. (Depending on if my professor likes those edits made to my paper!:)
Going to school full time and working full time this semester was overwhelming, but totally do-able. I am excited to do this all over again next semester!

Only 3 more school days left this semester!!
Counting down the days until Christmas.

CONGRATS to my friends Whitney and Jason, Amy and Dusty, Ali and Jared, and Jami and John this week. It is baby week! Welcoming Maylin, Colton, Rachel, and Jacob into this world!!!

...I wanna hippopotamus for Christmas...

My roommate runs a dance studio and teaches 22 kids several different types of dance forms.

Break dancing

This one above was the best act. My hot date was laughing sooo hard that I couldn't hold the camera strait!! ...really!

They love each other...ahhhh!! ^ It was a really great show!! Way to go roommie!!

We went to the mall today and picked up some sweet hats. :D K really...NOW we are ready for Christmas...

Ready for Christmas!

House is all decorated. :)


She thinks we are absolute dorks. (mmhmm!)

We didn't really know what to do with our hands...

Acting sassy for lover boy photographer.

I LOVE this season. :) We had some roommate bonding time today after church. Our home is full of so much love and true friendship.
Happy Holidays to you and yours. I am enjoying being me and spending time with mine. ;)

Holiday Shopping

After a 6 hour photoshoot for ShabbyApple clothing line, 2 showers to scrub off makeup and paint, very little food, and the knowledge that my plan of a "Saturday study day" failed...we went a little 'Christmas shopping crazy' at Target.

We Play

BYU vs U of U.


Pikes Peak!

Garden Of The Gods w/ friends.









...and...the kissing camels. :D

AHH!!! Such a busy but fun weekend. Back to the grind.

Happy Thanksgiving '09

Mom cooked like a mad woman. Everything was amazing!! ahh. We had about 15 guests in our home today. :)

SISTERS!!!
Well...almost all of us. We miss you Shell!!

I am thankful for...

My Church
My family
My bf <3
My incredible amigos
My JOB
My school
My home and my roommates
-Good teachers
-My ability to teach and learn quickly
-That my grandpa and grandma are here for the holidays!!
-Good/safe weather
-Our military. My grandpa fought for us and I thank all of those who did and currently do.
-Nordstrom 5 min from my home. (Ok, but if it wasn't there I don't know where I would shop)
-Though I have always wanted a brother, I am thankful to have 3 beautiful sisters.

Happy Birthday Superman

My dog was THRILLED to see me home...actually, soon after I wrestled her for a bit, she ran sprints around the house like crazy!


Air Hockey for Superman.







Woah...Serious superman face. Don't mess with this guy!

What a day!!!