Hey ya'll! Well as you can see Texas has made me more beautiful than EVER!! :) Anywho, I'm getting excited to come see ya'll next week. things are going pretty good here, Im getting comfortable and trying to get settled in. Even better you would b soooo proud with how social I'm willing to be ;). Well, I love and miss you girls alot. I hope everyone is doing good, and well be playing again soon. Love Ya!

California!

Okay, so I don't know how to rearrange these, but here are some pictures from mine and Brandon's trip to California!

Brandon is a princess!

The Angels Game!

I am being brave going on Space Mountain!

Even though this is saved upright it won't load that way! So of course I had to get my picture taken by Michael Jackson's star to show my love for him. Who knew that he would pass away four days later! Oh Miguel! Thriller forever!

(And now here is where I started the blog - hee hee!) Hi Girls! Well, Brandon and I just got home from California a couple of days ago and I thought I'd post a couple of pictures so you can see our trip!

Here is our first day at Huntington Beach! We also rented boogie boards and beach cruisers! It was so fun! I got pretty beat up by the waves! I wasn't even deep (the water was probably to my knees), I was trying to get deep to ride a wave. I'm standing there and suddenly I was rolling and tumbling forever because a wave got me. When I stood up the water was only to my ankles. Not sure what happened, but apparently I looked like a tumble weed flying across the beach. I was scratched and bruised. My hair was crazy and I think I still have sand in my right ear that likes to squeak! Hopefully it's not some ocean bug!!

Love you all! Jia

The Surprise...

Oh, and I forgot, one more important thing....

Last Saturday my baby sister had her bundle of joy just over two weeks early! My mom called when I was leaving the gym and said we had a new baby in the family. I took a shower and ran to Logan to meet the new tike. He's cute as can be and a welcome bundle of blankets and bibs for Brittney and Brandon. His name will be Raiden and I already love him. Here are a few pics...

Ugliest Shirt Contest

Working for Del Sol I never had to think about PTO. Maybe that was because I spent so much time working I didn't have time to think about time off.... who knows? At the new job they watch your hours meticulously so there are few things more precious than PTO. Part of "Employee Appreciation Week" included 'Ugliest Shirt Day' -- winner receiving 4 blessed hours of paid time away from your cubicle cell.

Here's a picture of the beauty I picked up. And, YES those are GIANT St. Bernard's, and YES the silky shirt comes complete with shoulder pads. (This pic is of the back of the shirt. The front is covered in the same beautiful flowers you see beneath the dog and stunning gold buttons.)


Needless to say she was the hit of the party. I'm not sure whether or not I should be insulted by how many votes I got, but it was a dang funny day regardless. Thank yous go out to Tanya for loaning the shirt and of course, to the big blue dogs.

My Trip out East....

Hey girls! Well I finally was able to get my hands on some of the pics/videos from my trip. Don't worry the videos show how much I've matured and grown in the month I've been gone :)...or show how much my family really is alike haha. Anyways, I've already talked about how great the trip was but wanted to show some of it. Love and miss yall!! SEE YOU SOON!

Rose

Ok the videos will come later, it takes FOREVER to upload!

Beware of Phone Thieves at Church!

You will never guess what happened in the church parking lot today. My car was broken into (again!). They took my phone, my charger and a pair of my favorite jeans. So sad. Ty was also in the car, but luckily they didn't take him. Whew. So anyway I will have a new phone tomorrow and I am able to keep my number but I need everyone's phone number!!!

Kristie

Oh Hey!!

Hi everyone, it's Nat! So...great idea Rose and Haylie! It's been so fun reading all your posts! So we are back in Utah, yea! Nate graduated and now we are just looking for a house. We are living at Nate's parents until we find one. We are sort of settled at the moment...so I would love to see any of you that are around Salt Lake.

As an update...I think most of you know I had a baby boy in January. We named him Jack and he is such a sweetie. Grace will be 2 in July. Crazy! Here are some pics!

Hey my girls!! Well looks like I'm coming back already! :) I just got a wedding in July in Draper :)!! Not sure exactly on the dates but I'm excited to see y'all, maybe we can have a girls night one of them. See y'all soon!

Rose

A day of Boating!!

Well theres alot from the past two weeks since I was in Virginia then New York and last this week Jared came for the Cubs game! Here was our boating day on Wen, it was alot of fun, my brother Jared about killed us on the tube, if you look closely on the top left hand picture its not a white line that would be my leg about to fly off!! haha

I want to post some from my trip out east but cant till i go home to Dallas this weekend, I gotta say the highlight was of course going to NYC! I freaken LOVED it even though it was just for a day it sucked me in for sure. We went to the twin towers of course then Manhattan, we took a horse carriage ride through Central Park and had this super cute Italian guy be our driver. Lastly we had a 9 hour drive back to Virginia that night after making a 7 hour one that morning, well the geniuses that we are seemed to get lost on the subway for 3 HOURS! We didnt start our trek back till 11:30 that night, needless to say it was the longest drive of my life (even beat our drive to Texas Monsen and Jones haha). I havent worked that hard in awhile for that wedding but it ended up being a great success! Anyways, its been a crazy kinda surreal life so far for me but i keep trucking and picture jobs are slowing coming in :).

Thought I better put my b-day picture of all of us gals on here.  Rose you were in my pocket.

-Candice

also I cut bangs Rose.  Here is a pic sense I wont be seeing you in awhile :)

My own girl night....

Where are my girls when I need them!!:) Mike had a bachelor party tonight so I decided to have my own girl night. It was supposed to be just me and some good treats......
I just tried the Take The Cake ice cream tonight. Oh my goodness that's good! Rose would probably be saying "big girl hungry" ha ha ha!! If you like white cake, you'll love it! And what's a treat night without some pizza!!

And than the best part about my night was some alone time to do whatever I want (very rare) but it didn't happen until about 10:30 because Trey decided he wasn't tired! So here he is doing his best to fight going to sleep. However, I think the fact that he has one binki in his mouth and another in his hand should tell you that it wasn't going to be long before he was cranky and needing his bed. It was only about 10 minutes!:)

So my girls night lasted about 25 minutes because once Trey fell asleep Mike was home and there you have it. I'll still take it:)
Erin

SUMMERTIME FUN!!

Hi Everyone!!

So I am not sure how soon we are wanting to have this BBQ, but I'm hoping we can wait until July. My nephew is in town this week and next. Then I leave for California (June 21-26)!! :) I can hardly wait!!

So far in July any night works for me except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Tuesdays are dance class nights and Wednesdays are YW nights. But any other days is great for me (except for July 16th which is my Mom's birthday)! Let's plan now so we really make it happen!!

Hay, I love the house! Congrats!

Kristie - should we do your shower around the last week in August/1st week of September?

I can't wait to see everybody!

Love,
Jia

Two Things....from haylie

Ok.... First, I think I found a clip of Rose as a baby.... this explains some of those voicemails we've all received. Once you watch this you'll know exactly what I'm talking about:

http://richards-creations.net/Videos/Are-women-born-like-this.html

And second.... Here's my house:

She's small but she's lovely. I'd like you all to appreciate the newly added door and the soda in the upstairs window. Can't wait to have you all over.... Maybe you should come one at a time so everyone fits in my little space. J/K... come all at once. I'm excited!

P.s. Kristie might kill me for this, but take a look at these pictures from The Bear Lake Monster. We almost won the competition. Be sure to take a good look at the cookie hanging out of her mouth in picture #2. (If you click on the pictures they'll get bigger.) Love ya, Kris. Oh, and don't ask questions about the life jacket....

SumMeR fLoWerS, BbQs and sHowErs

I hope this works. I just updated the blog so that whenever anyone posts an entry or comments you will hear about it through email. It should make it easier to keep up with what is going on. I know I'm not the best at checking everyday.

Ok so I just watched the biggest hail storm attach my garden and all my new flowers. If they all die I'm done. AAAAGGGHHH!! Since when do we live in a rainy state. I feel like I'm back in MN. I'm just hoping all the rain doesn't bring the mosquitoes.

The BBQ sounds like a great idea. And another thing we need to plan is a BRIDAL SHOWER!!! I know the summers are busy for everyone and we all know how fast they go. So lets start thinking about a good time. Maybe post when your vacations are and Kristie what does your schedule look like! When do you want to have it?! Only 3 months to go! WOOO HOOOO Can't wait!
Erin

Hey Girls! Yes I think we should have the BBQ soon. I was talking to Katie and she said we could have it at her house once she is in and all settled. She has a big backyard and a zip line!! Whoohoo!
In honor of my favorite TV show ever, So you Think You Can Dance, I have posted my favorite dance from last year. You have to watch it!! I think me and Rose watched this dance on repeat 100 times. I want you guys to get into this show(its not hard trust me) so we can all watch the finale together. Have a good day!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3_J2GCY-9I
Kristie

Here Come The Newlyweds...

I've never been one to watch a lot of TV, but I've been watching The Bachelorette with some girls on Monday nights as a social escape. Turns out there are some really funny things on TV. Right after the BACH on Monday nights there's a show called ...

"Here Come The Newlyweds"

and it is dang funny. Like any other reality show they have different challenges for large sums of money, people get voted off the show and there's a token Mormon couple. Last week one of the challenges involved blindfolded women trying to identify their husbands' bum. This week involved women in a hardware store receiving cell-phone directions from husbands. Quality entertainment. You should all check it out.

BBQ

Hi girls,  I just sent you all messages on FB saying that we need to plan our little BBQ, then I remembered our blog. Rose do you want to fly out to come? ;).  Summer is here... yippee!!  When should we try to plan it??

-Candice  b

Holy mother of love I'M TIRED!! I haven't worked this hard in awhile! I just had a quick minute I hope y'all had a great day!!

Church is True :)

Rose

Ninja Services -- Take it Seriously

So I have to share this with you girls because we can't stop joking about it at work.... Check out this posting from a guy who is offering his 'Ninja Skills' for hire in the greater Salt Lake City area.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=6296102&lpid=67&cat=83

Katie, I think this gives me a few fun ideas for your birthday-- if we can wait that long. Ooooh... or maybe a bachelorette party for Kristie? Ninja theme?

I'm still laughing,
Haylie

Salsa :)

I thought you girls might like this recipe :)  I LOVE it....

VEGETABLE SALSA
 

1 can black beans (drained) you can also use soaked black beans

 
1 can shoe peg corn (do not drain)


1 can diced green chilies (drained- although you can't drain much off of them)


3 or more avocado (I used 3)


6-8 diced tomatoes (or 1-28oz can chopped tomatoes)- I used about 6


1 pkg Good Seasons Italian dressing


1/4 cup vinegar


Juice from ½ lemon

 cilantro, red onion, green onion (I only used about a handful of cilantro and just cut it with scissors)

Stir all ingredients together & chill. Serve with tortilla chips. I waited to add the avocado at the last minute so it wouldn't brown. 

Enjoy!  -Candice

 

What The?

Oh man! Here goes nothing! My first BLOG ever! I don't think I know what I'm doing, and hopefully this works! But I just LOVE this idea. Yeah for Rose and Haylie!

So Rose, I'm completely jealous of your trip to New York. It is one of my FAVORITE places! Please post pictures of everywhere you go so I can dream. That is where I wanted to go on my vacation this year with Brandon (he has never been), but instead we are going to Disneyland. Not that I'm complaining, because I defnitely love California, too! I will be there in three weeks! YES!

Kristie, what is your wedding date?

Candice, who are you going out with? The same guy? P.S. Your back, I need to bring you your b-day present!! What is your new roommates name?

Katie, did you move in to your new place?

Erin, you can do it! At least your first flight with Trey is a quick one!

Haylie, did you close on your place yet?

So many questions! As for me, I have been spending every night (practically) with 14and 15 year olds. Between cheerleading practice and Young Women's, I think I need to get a life. I decided the Highland cheerleaders hate me. Last night I had to go teach the West Cheerleaders a routine and they loved me. I guess I don't fit in with those East siders! J/K! J/K! I miss everyone and hope all is well. Nothing else new for me! Love you all! Jia

Headed out to Virginia and NEW YORK!!

wuddup y'all!! Well I'm sitting here at the airport getting ready to head out East!! Pretty excited I got my new neice and New York to see :). I'll get some pics up along the way!! Love y'all have a great day!!

My thought of the day:

If I were to get lip implants and strut the goodies I was blessed with (my WHITE butt) do u think Brad Pitt would take a second look??

P.S. I already know the answer so just let a sista dream :) haha

Rose!!

Girlfriend Blog!

You know this girl loves to blog!! And I love this idea!! How creative and fun!!! Rose I had no idea you were going out east. I want to hear all about it, pictures, love stories, etc etc........:) Be sure to stick your bum out just a little further, fluff that red hair just a little more and I'm pretty sure the short shorts with the g's sticking out works everytime!! hahahaha
Well I've been thinking that since everyone has kind of gone their own way that we don't keep in touch nearly as much, so this will really help!! (say this next part like a rap song) Cause we seem to have all our girls in different area codes!! And that goes for all us representing the different area codes in Utah too :)
I'd love to continue writing but life calls! Hope all of you are having a great day. I'm heading to Reno this weekend to see my dad. I've never been there so I'm pretty excited. I'll say I'm a little nervous about getting on an airplane with Trey by myself (Mike is coming a day later) but heres hoping for the best!!!! I'll be seeing Teija's old stopping grounds in Lake Tahoe!!! Talk to you all soon!!

Erin

Some fun memories!

Hi girls!

Well well hello girls... :)  great thinking with the friend blog :)  I gotta say this is the first time ever I have blogged.  I mean, I finally joined FB and now Im a blogger HA...  

Everything is going good for me.  Thanks again everyone for coming to celebrate my bday with me the other week.  I missed not having you there my little Rose!  Florida was great even though it was pretty rainy.  Oh yeah, I just got a new roomate and she seems to be pretty cool so thats good.  So far nothing too weird in the bathroom so thats good.  Eeeek!  

Im thinking I might go on another date here soon so Im sure Ill be having stories about that.  Oh man...  Dating again.  Its still pretty crazy to think of starting over again.  At least its summer time and I guess a good time to get out there and meet people.  Yes girls, Im going to start getting out there and being more social :).  I love you all and I hope you have a great week! 

XoXo,   Candice

PS  I love those pics rose put on.  Hilarious!!!

It all starts here!!

Well hello my girls!! Haylie and I were talking the other day and Norr came up with a BRILLIANT idea...FRIEND BLOG!! I thought it was a great idea, I even thought it deserved as Katie would put it "Oh Baby Yeah!" We thought it could be a fun way to update each other with whats going on, put up pictures and videos! Us single woman can tell about out CRAZY dates we have to go on, you married folk can tell stories about husbands and kids....(you can include some dirty stories if you really need to hehe). I'll give each of you the sign in info and you can add as you wish. Seriously it could be really fun to keep it up! Don't be shy, its only for the girls we invite so lets make this fun! I love you girls and miss ya!

My two weeks home!

Hello My Friends!

Well I thought I get us started! I can't believe I've already been gone for 2 weeks! On the other hand I can't believe that 4 years past by so fast living in Utah. Anyways, its been a crazy two weeks already, the first week I got home I got thrown right into the Rossi life. My Grandpa had surgery to get 6 stints put in his heart, they said all his arteries were clogged, but it helped alot and he's doing great! Two days after that Biggen (my little bro Mike) came home again from his mission. Although I was super bummed he is doing good, it broke his heart but once again just didn't quite get things fixed before he left. Needless to say we've had alot of "quality" time together and I havent killed him yet! I've been going back and forth from Dallas to Houston, I leave for Virginia and New York tomorrow then back to Houston two more times!! Lets just say it feels like Im on vacation and should be going to back to Utah....but Texas is once again home.

I have been trying to spread my photography like crazy, Mel, Lyd and Johnnie have been freaken amazing and have already gotten me jobs. I had my first family shoot yesterday, I charged the girl $200 and she gave me $300!! I know it doesn't mean to much yet but it sure is nice to have something in the direction I've been working towards! As far as men go......NOTHING yet but Big Girl is LOOKING!! I've put my butt out farther and wearing lower cut shirts so Im hoping for something soon! :) Anyways, sorry so much but it has been two weeks, I attached a little pic that keeps me smiling. I hope yall will do this, just everyonce and awhile, I'd love to see pics and hear about things! I love and miss yall!

Rose