My 31st BiRThDaY

I turned 31 years old on July 13th. I can't believe how the years start to fly by when you get older. I had one of the best days ever of course. Because my bday was on a Tuesday and I had to work I spent the Saturday before at the Spa. I had a 90 minute fire and ice massage and a 60 minute facial. Both were divine and I felt like a celebrate when I walked out the door.

When I went to the counter to pay they said that Rhianna had called and prepaid for my facial. I wasn't sure what that meant because I do not know Rhianna. What they meant was Brianna had called and prepaid for my facial. That was such a great surprise. Thanks to Bri for knowing what I love and for making me feel special.

On Sunday the family had a birthday dinner for me which consisted of a Nacho Bar, homemade rootbeer and my Mom's made from scratch chocolate cake. It was delicious. To celebrate the day at work we went for a popcorn lunch which means we went to see a movie and grab some Sushi. It was way yum and super fun! Dinner the night of my birthday was at Arella Pizzeria in Bountiful. Close friends and people that are important in my life were there.



Sweet Kelli made me the most amazing chocolate birthday cake with reese's peanut butter cups crushed on the top. Of course it was amazing. It was such a great birthday. I am so happy for all that I have in my life. Although it is passing by quickly it truly does just keep getting better and better.

Charlie....

I adopted a 3 year old boxer dog from the animal shelter a few months ago. His name is Charlie. He is the best dog ever!!! He was found on the side of the freeway by the highway patrol. The shelter staff was unable to tell how long he had been on his own. When he went for his neuter the vet found that he had low liver function which he said was probably from eating garbage. He had a cough when I first got him and was scared of nearly everything. But, he has adjusted well and now is my new best friend.



He loves to follow me around the house wherever I go. He fell asleep on the floor on this stack of dirty laundry. I like to think it's because it had my scent! Haa! When I come home from work and let him out of his kennel he wiggles his entire body and turns in circles. He paws at my feet until he feels he has had enough love. I've only heard him bark a handful of times. As of late it is when he thinks someone is coming into the house, like the guy who mows our lawn. He likes to protect his territory and I am happy he gets possessive.



Charlie has come to work with me a couple of times just because I don't like leaving him home alone day after day. Even while we are in the office he follows me everywhere. This is a picture of him climbing through my desk to keep himself entertained. He is the best!!

The Race for The Cure

The Race for the Cure was on May 8th this year. My sister Colette and my sister in law Kim came down to participate with me this year. We had a sleepover at my house the night before. Did a last minute shopping trip to Target and grabbed some ice cream. I had talked with Colette and Kim about the race's I had done before. The Race for the Cure is my most favorite race I have ever done. Ever year I ended up running with tears regardless of how hard I try to stay composed. My family kind of made fun of me for saying the race always made me emotional. Colette, Kim and I were walking to the starting line and I looked over a both of them. I was stunned to see they were both trying to hold back the tears and were becoming emotional before the race even began. It was really cool. I'm happy they made it done and had a good experience. Hopefully it can become a tradition for the rest of our lives. To all of those who suffer, or know someone who has suffered from the awful breast cancer disease. The race is for you and you will always be in my prayers.





Colette and Kim both ran for people they new personally in their lives who had been plagued by breast cancer. I love to see people show they care.