Weddings. . .

Weddings are great places to reunite with old friends! This summer I got to enjoy weddings of three dear friends from various times in my life. The first wedding was a college reunion and catching up with track and Bible study friends. The second wedding was one of my PT classmates (we hadn't been in the classroom for awhile, so it was great to see everyone). And this last wedding was the first Rock wedding.

During college I lived in a house named the Rock. It was tradition to hang 'family photos' up. We decided to liven up the photos and went crazy.

Some of the original Rockette's Tracy, Katie, Brandi, Allison, Leilonie, Me, Veronica.

This past month Brandi was married in Washington. Brandi and I even shared a room together for about 4 months before I moved to California. Several of us made the trek from California, and those in state came as well. It was great to all be together again and see where life had taken us. Unfortunately, my camera didn't have any photos of the bride...


Katie - Me - Tracy

Katie and I were roommates in the dorm sophomore year and continued as roommates in the Rock. Katie just finished with Teach for America and living in Missouri. Tracy and I were suitemates sophomore year, and shared a room in the Rock for 6 months. I remember crying so hard when she moved out to go back to California, thinking I would never see her again. I was wrong!!! We have reunited on multiple occasions, and she comes down to visit her sister in L.A. every few months.



Veronica, Me, Katie, Tracy

Veronica and I met freshman year when we were neighbors in the dorms. I used to hear her singing and laughing next through the walls. She has such a joyful spirit, it has been exciting being apart of her life and seeing where her life journey takes her. We lived together for 3 years in the Rock, and she filled the house with her sweet melodies.

Posters

Part of graduation is presenting our research project. So here I am one step closer to graduation!!



Our poster was accepted into the annual California Physical Therapy Association Conference in Long Beach, CA.

In summary: As physical therapists we use hot packs and contrast baths as modalities. The aim of this project was to investigate which modality did the patient perceive to be warmer and more comfortable.

New Hobbies

One of my newest hobbies is . . .


C U P C A K E S - eating them and making them. =)

I'm currently in love with the TV show Cupcake Wars. They bring in 4 bakeries and they compete for who will have their cupcakes as the main dessert at events from ComiCon, the ESPY's. Check out for more on the show.

So, when my friends were in town and since we found ourselves close to a Sprinkles (the original, I believe) I had to visit.


I settled for a Red Velvet, Carrot Cake and Chocolate with Peanut Butter.



Here we are eating our snack and staying cool in the shade.

I most recently made Red Velvet Cupcakes, Margarita cupcakes and then I tried making Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with homemade Chocolate frosting. I have to say each batch was devoured at the events I brought them to. I think up next is carrot cake?!?

Reunited... and it feels so good

Over Labor day weekend 4 out of my 5 high school girlfriends flew to L.A. It was inspired by Athena and her husband who decided to gift each other with a weekend without babies. Athena's wish was for everyone who could to gather together.

We had a wonderful weekend (my roommates happened to be out of town for the weekend, and we had the place to ourselves!).

Filled with trips to the beach,

we ran into the water holding hands, and screaming like school girls. It was the most fun Athena had in the last 10 minutes.

Celebrating Kaleigh's recent engagement,

Most the girls wanted to experience L.A. so we went out dancing, but we didn't get in to the club until 11. Many saying this was past their normal bed time... They got a taste of the LA life.

Going to Rodeo drive.

Seeing the hotel from Pretty Woman, walking into stores with items that would cost us a month's salary. It was a fun experiencing and something I had yet to do.

Visiting Santa Monica, and eating lunch at Bubba Gumps



It felt good to catch up with one another, share in uncontrollable laughter, and celebrate our friendship. I feel the most blessed because each girl flew in and out at different times, giving me the opportunity to spend more time individually with them all. Loves to you gals!