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Scott liked his first semester at the U!

We celebrated our niece Adalynn's first birthday this week!  She's the cinco de mayo baby :) 

We have gone on a few bike rides around our town...it is nothing but HILLS!!!!  Our goal is to make it up our mountain of a street (without stopping)

We're thrilled for Jenna who had sweet baby Julianne on my birthday :) 

We got to see my brother be put in a bishopric-very cool experience!

And since this post needs a picture....here's what my background on my work computer is right now

The Ball

Thanks to my Dad for inviting us all to the Military Ball this weekend. Who doesn't love a chance to dress up and dance?

We were glad our friends Amy & Kory came with us, they taught us some fun swing moves...we are going to practice them so we don't forget! Here's the answers for this post, our 15 goals (in no particular order):
1.Own a house 2.Have kids 3.Create an AMAZING walk in closet 4. See a show on Broadway 5&6.Graduate from College 7.Keep playing violin through the years 8.Scott get a 1979 Corvette 9.Go to Hawaii 10.Go through all the temples in Utah 11.Study the Book of Mormon more 12. Go on a mission together 13.Sit court-side at an NBA game 14.Scott own a business 15.Go to Europe

S & L

Just a quick note to say CONGRATULATIONS TO STEVE & LYNLEE! One of Scott's best friends got married this weekend and we were so happy to be able to go and celebrate with them.

It was a beautiful wedding, and I think Scott cried the same amount that day as he did at our own wedding :)

I didn't take any pics, but if you want to see some of the big day, check out my SIL's blog: she was their photographer. It is definitely worth checking it out, even if just to see Lynlee's dress. The girl rocked a mermaid gown. Gorgeous!

Violins, Wedding, and Friends

So this is one of the new microphones for our violins...it's a band that somehow picks up the sound. I have no clue how it works but it is incredible! (Nice photography Scott!)

On Thursday, the Presiding Bishopric of our church had a luncheon on the roof of the conference center. There were people there from all over the country that had come for training. Bishop Burton wanted it to be western themed, so they needed fiddlers to entertain! Our name came up, and we were asked to play during the lunch.

It was a big honor for us, and we had so much fun! Everyone was so nice and the venue was beautiful.

Scott was our roadie! It is always neat to have him at performances, it is a great feeling to look over at him and see him smiling.



This is us talking to Bishop Burton. I have to admit I paid extra close attention to his talk in General Conference a few weeks ago...I knew I would be meeting him soon and wanted to be ready in case he gave me a pop quiz or something! Ha ha.



On Thursday night, we went to Scott's hometown for a wedding! We are so happy for Carly and Kyle, they are two great people. It was so so fun to spend time with friends all weekend! We also got to go to lunch with Grandpa and Grandma Hendrix.

This picture must be on a hill or something. There is no way I am THAT much shorter than everyone right?


This is Jason and Terrin, Gracie, Sean, and cute baby Gavin. And us. We wish we got to see everyone more often, because we have so much fun when we're together!

He Came! We Saw!

Remember we got to see Wicked in April? Well Friday we were able to check another 'entertainment must see' experience off our list. The king of country George Strait was here in concert on Friday.
We have always wanted to see this show. The last time George was in Utah was 10 or 11 years ago! He was just as wonderful as we hoped. Man that guy has 57 #1 hits. Every song he sang in that two hours was a song we knew. Here we are in the car after the show...waiting in a line of 10,000 cars to get out of the parking lot. Scott is sporting my 'poser' cowboy hat. I got a few looks from some of the many true cowboys there; I don't think they approved of my little straw imitation hat :)

p.s. quick update: look who came home today (Monday)! Jenna and I are excited to have her back. Her homecoming is August 9th at 11 am.

I always knew I’d like it

I always figured I’d like sushi, it just took me a while to try some! I’ve been told that you have to go with someone who is familiar with it (your first time). I have wanted to try it for years and just never made a point to actually do it.

Yesterday my cousin Kristen called me up and asked if I wanted to go out to dinner with her. She took me to Tsunami in Sugar House…yes, a sushi place! I was thrilled and knew I was in good company for my raw fish experience.

Kristen goes there all the time, so I told her she was in charge of ordering. Her first rule was ‘no California rolls’. She said that is a common mistake the first time people go. Apparently it’s too ‘safe’ and doesn't introduce newcomers to the variety of flavors sushi offers :)

We got 4 different kinds that had eel, salmon, tuna, and something else that I can’t pronounce or spell. They were all so delicious! We sat at the bar right in front of the chef who was making all the sushi, which was really fun. It is quite an art- the food is so cool looking you almost feel bad eating it.

Anyways, I really enjoyed the experience and hope to go again soon! Scott's turn!

Road Trip

We had a lot of fun taking a short road trip to Elko, NV last weekend. We visited our friends Sean & Gracie Smith for a few days. They are having a baby boy in March; we're so excited for them! They found out they were pregnant after they'd been married 5 months- that's how long we've been married now. That's strange to think!

Scott lived with Sean for over a year and misses his cooking. He requested that Sean cook us carne asada- it was so good. We shot targets on Saturday morning; a few handguns and a shotgun. My first shot was a BULLSEYE...and then I didn't hit any target the rest of the time :) Scott shot a 9mm casing OFF of a bottle. Very impressive. That night we went to a movie. I wanted to see Bride Wars but was out voted, so we saw Tom Cruise instead of Kate Hudson. Valkyrie was pretty good- a one timer though. Has anyone seen bride wars? It got terrible reviews- I'm not sure if I even want to see it now.

I have LOVED the sunny weather! Scott is driving a snow plow for his work this winter so it has been such a relief to have a break from the snow. No calls saying "Go to work" at 2 am this week!

Memories of YOU

I've never seen a month fly by as fast as this July has. My goodness! Well the Europe trip was so awesome, we had so much fun together. We were all beyond tired by the end, but it was so worth it! I'll post some pictures from it soon- Luke took over 1,000!

Now it's just a mad dash to the 9th! Scott and I are scrambling to furnish our place- it will be fun to watch it become a little home!
p.s. Shalise, I need your address :)

Speaking of Weddings...as I looked down my list of your blogs, I realized I attended a lot of YOUR wedding receptions! Here is a little memory from each :)

Bri & Brad: Loved the tents and soft lights, the cheesecake, the live music, your gorgeous dress and your HAIR looked so awesome!

Colleen & Aaron: I was so excited for your wedding. Your tall shoes! The rainbow outside, your video, Shania Twain's 'From this Moment' playing, again...gorgeous dress

Emily & Adam: Lot's of color! Tons of flowers, a little rain (but you were so cute w/ your umbrella!) Your dress was adorable- I loved your bridals

Emily & Brad: Ash and I got to play for your reception! Your up-do was so pretty, gorgeous dress, really good ice cream roll thing for your dessert, such a cute video!

Haley & Salesi: Party of the year baby! Great food and lot's of dancing! I remember you switched dresses :) Loved the one you picked!

Jared & Kristen: Three words: Jenna, Heather, Karaoke. Fun lunch and an awesome reception the next week! Kristen's dress was so poofy and awesome.

Jenna & Greg: Tons of buttons on your dress :) Looked like a princess (beautiful crown!!!) Ash and I got to play during the reception on a little stage. It was so fun to catch your bouquet and Scott got the garter!

Kristen & Eric: I loved your china (from europe I think?) Inside at the Victorian (I can't remember what time of year it was).

Lindsay & Nate: Best dressed wedding party ever! Adorable reception, love your video (the butterfly kisses part! So cute)

Lis & Bobby: Can you say gerber daisy?! Adorable centerpieces, gorgeous pics at the Bountiful temple, the bridal with your bouquet in your mouth- priceless.

Lyndee & Drew: Another dance party! There wasn't a line at the reception & you pulled it off so perfect! The pink & orange theme was so cute- loved your dress & shoes! Yummy ice cream!

Marilyn & Jeremy: The first wedding I got to help plan! The awesome video, the tulips, your unique dress , the chocolate fountain, my pink bridesmaid dress! The cakes!

Sarah & Eric: The vegas superstars! I wasn't there... but I do love that you went out and got that wine colored satin dress, and that Elvis stopped by after your ceremony!

Shalise & Jason: I loved your decorations, the food was awesome, and the sash on your dress was so pretty! We totally got lost finding the dinner, but I'm so glad we found it because it was SO fun!

Brinley Ruth Carr

CONGRATULATIONS JENNA AND GREG!!!

Yoga baby!

This was me today! I even know that pose, it's Warrior II. My friend Kajsa invited me to go to a Yoga introduction at our friend's work. We learned about where Yoga came from, how it's done, special ways of breathing, and what to expect your first time going. After, we stayed for an actual class. Within three minutes I felt an amazing warmth and peace...and burning in my thighs. At the start of class, I could barely touch my toes with my fingertips. By the end, I could stand on my hands. Seriously! I was so amazed. At the end, the teacher had us lay on the ground with our eyes closed for about 5 minutes. She came around and rubbed scented oil on our foreheads- I can't remember the last time I was that relaxed! The atmosphere of the place was perfect too, the only light was from candles, and there was soothing music playing. It was such a good time, I'm so glad I went. Kajsa and I are signed up to take some more classes. I need stress relief more than ever right now, and I think this is the perfect way!

So Fun!

I finally got to go see Jenna in Phili! Jenn...you and Greg officially get the title(s) of "Best Hosts/Tour Guides/Cooks". The trip was so fun and relaxing. I loved being able to see tons of new things and be with my far away friends! This was our second trip with Jenn and Greg, Scott and I still laugh about the Cali trip of '06. The four of us always have so much fun and always come out with lots of inside jokes (I was number 5! I was number 6!). Here's a few of my favorite pics-

First Things First

I'm excited for this new hobby! It seems like the stars aligned and the world was ready and waiting for my blog...actually, I had two different people in two days tell me about blogs and suggest I start one. That was destiny enough for me.

Well this weekend was great- my 4 roommates (from school a few years ago) all stayed in Heber at a cabin. We talked for hours. It was so fun. I look up to all of them, they are great.

Yesterday the family did something fun- we took a color/personality test. I ended up being blue; the same color as mom. That didn't surprise me- I notice that I'm becoming more and more like her each year. Everyone else in the family was gold except for Luke- he was the unique one in the bunch. My color apparently needs loving gestures; Luke interpreted that as a literal 'gesture'. He's been teasing by giving me 'thumbs ups' and winks every time I enter a room...

Well this should do it for now, I'm excited to put pictures up for ya'll to see!