Thursday, December 9, 2010



FYI future Afton:

You just made sugar cookies from scratch as well as the frosting. Don't stop making sweets for hunky to surprise him when he gets home, even though your life is a million times more hectic than it was now. Remember to make home a haven from the nasty world
{right now that world is the dreaded BYU testing center}.

Pulled from your favorite mag: Coastal Living {sigh}




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Friday, December 3, 2010

headband

OK. I'm going to try to start blogging more, I went through and looked at my posts from when I started my blog a few years ago and I had totally forgotten all of those little fun things! I am trying to use this as a journal now, so hopefully I can keep it up! Even if they are stupid little posts, I will appreciate them in the future!

So, I have started trying to craft on a normal basis. This is my latest one, that my friend Heidi gave me the inspiration for! And the flower was her design! I think these will be so cute for this summer! Love them!
{*pictures taken with my photobooth on my mac}






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Saturday, November 27, 2010

ThanksGiving

Yes, it has been a while! Not much to report other than I love working at the Marriott, and we are still waiting to find out where we will be living next year!
We had Thanksgiving at the Marriott, and then I worked later that day. Here are some shots of our dinner!

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Friday, August 27, 2010

yummm

Some snacks I made while Andrew was out of town for work, I think they look good! I like the berries one the best! I've always wanted to try to make a cute cake, I don't think this will be a new business venture, but it makes me want to have some parties so I can try new things! Lets see, photography (check), sewing (check), cake decorating (checkish).....what should I try next? Oh the life of a graduate.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

happy 200th post!

Wow! So 200 posts, not too bad. I would count myself as a moderate blogger! I wanted to save the 200th for something awesome, and here it is: GRADUATION! I graduate officially on the 12th, walking on the 13th. I am so excited and pretty proud of myself! Now all I have to do is get a great job and I'll be all set.

A few stats after taking 120 college credit hours:
I still don't know how to use the library
I have written at least 112 papers (what I could find in my "school" folder on my desktop)
I still look like a freshman
I only truly enjoyed about 3 of my 50 classes that I took
I refuse to pay 1.50 for a little thing of milk from the vending machine when I could get a whole gallon at walmart for less, however I will buy a candy bar for a dollar when I can get two for that at walmart
I have made at least one good friend in almost all of my classes (usually the girl that sits next to me every day)
Probably more than half of my friends on facebook are from BYU
The Alumni Assoc. are crazy! They called me TODAY (3 days before I graduate) to ask for a donation, I told them I don't have a job yet, I've been paying them for four years and I'm still paying them for my husband, and no I will not donate right now. They should wait at least 10 years after you graduate to ask for that!
If you skip class you are inevitably going to either a. run into your husband b. run into your brother or c. your mom will call you
and
....I suck at stats (this is very true!)

So these are the true college essentials I have found to be extremely useful.

First and foremost, a laptop. Not any laptop, a MAC. Come on, give it up MAC users! It has NEVER crashed on me and the battery is still amazing after years of continual use!

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Flash drive. This was a present from my uncle Brian and aunt Natalia when I was first begun my college career. I didn't know what I was going to use it for, but now I am extremely thankful for it! I don't think we've bought ink for our printer in over a year because it's cheaper and easier to put our assignments on this and print at school. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

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Student ID. This is where you put $$$ to print homework, buy a snack (chocolate covered cinnamon bears...), or whatever. You use it to take tests (yay...) and look like a legit college student.

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Vera tote. Now I am noticing in this picture that I have a pink computer, pink flash drive, pink purse, and a pink pen and pencil in the purse. The pencil and pen is an accident, I think just a coincidence because Andrew takes all non-pink writing utensils. This fits my computer, a book, and a notebook, cell phone, etc...pretty much all you need!

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And most lastly, books. Seriously, books are SUCH a waste of money, especially when you can't sell them back, and when your teacher NEVER uses them or refers to them! This is just a few of the lucky ones I'm stuck with forever.

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Well, I hope you all enjoyed looking back at college stuff or got a nice preview of where you or your kids are going into! It's been a crazy ride, glad I took it, but I'm sure glad to be getting off!
I taught my sister than when you're in college YOU are paying the teachers so, you show up when you want, leave when you want, and wear what you want (as long as it's modest ;) )

Thank you so much to my parents, my husband, my family, and all my friends who have given me love and support these past few years! You're all the best!

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Sunday, July 4, 2010

the urge to craft

So I have neglected blogging, but I have my reasons! School, photography, family, love, life, etc. But here are some pics I took of my latest hobby for when I have random spouts of free time. I'm trying to figure out how make make purses, aprons, and whatever else. The hardest part is cutting the fabrics, they are just so pretty I just want to frame them! (which I'm thinking about doing...) Enjoy!

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Monday, May 24, 2010

Spring {act II}

I was all set to post these lovely blossoms and talk about the nice warm, but not too hot, weather. Well, it sure showed me. It just snowed an inch in 30 mins and it's still going! So as I sit here using the internet in the math building (our internet isn't hooked up yet in our new place), dropped off to school 2 hours early as Andrew had to be taking his DAT at 9 am in Lindon and we live too far to walk to school (seriously), I'm catching up my stalking and watching the snow fall in disbelief. Well, have a look at these blossoms anyway and send that Williamsburg weather my way!

ps. 2 months and 20 days until I graduate! :)

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

spring (ish)

A week or two ago we went to the Provo Temple for a picnic FHE. It was the first day I was able to wear flip flips, so we were going outside! I packed a dinner of orange chicken, a baguette, grapes, and pink lemonade. I was so much fun just laying around on the grass (well a blanket) on temple grounds enjoying the warmth. Yesterday it was in the 60s, today it's in the 30s and snowing! Tomorrow is April, come on, please don't snow on my birthday!

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Thursday, March 11, 2010

two-four

Andrew turned 24 today! He is getting so old! I commented that he'll be in his 30's three years longer than me, and he corrected me that he'll be in his 30's for three years before me, not longer. Whatever. He is still getting old! But I love him more than anything in the world! Love you sweetheart!!!

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Monday, March 8, 2010

Well...

It's March and its been a while since I posted any pics of us, so here we go! I am so excited, there are only 26 school days left of this semester. Then, we get to go on a special "end of the semester/ anniversary" getaway! Andrew's birthday is this week, we are going to the Brian Regan show, and then in two weeks its my birthday! I love the end of winter semesters...it's the best because of everything that is going on it goes by so fast! AND it's 51 degrees outside! I wore flip flops to school today and it was amazing! Warm weather, please please please stay!



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Monday, February 22, 2010

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Monday, February 1, 2010

The very last time

I will ever have to register for classes (for myself anyway)! I have to take three classes (any class what so ever!) in the spring and summer, and then duh duh duh duh duh graduation! Here are the electives I've chosen, (I went with things I would deem actually useful in my life):

Spring:
LDS Marriage & Family
Strengthening Marriage & Family
Home & Family Living

Summer:
Intro to Outdoor Recreation
Intro to Interiors
Human Development

Wish me luck on my last scholarly endeavors! 


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Thursday, January 21, 2010

New Born {jane}

I got to take some pictures of this sweet sweet baby! I was scared to move her around because she is tiny! She's at 6 pounds now, was 5 when she was born a few weeks ago. So cute!

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Saturday, January 9, 2010

my little craft

So, I've been itching for a dresser for our closet, but reluctant to pay big bucks for one. I have been looking for good deals on craiglist and ksl, and I found one for $5! I sanded it (with a little elbow grease from my husband), painted it, cleaned it, lined the drawers, and added new hardware. I know I should have taken a picture of it before so I could have a before and after post, but the after will just have to work. Here it is! (it was really bad before! hahaha)

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

my sweetheart

is amazing! He got me tickets to see Brian Regan for Christmas! He is a hilarious comedian and is very clean which makes him great! It was so sweet of him, and he knew that was what I wanted to get him for his birthday present! The show we are going to is March 12, the day after his birthday. He had a big ticket he printed wrapped up in a box, it had the show date, time, and place. Then, in small print beneath it said:

"This ticket is good for you and a friend to see Brian Regan!! However, FYI, your wonderful husband is free that night and would totally be willing to go with you. To give you additional incentive to take him, he promises to take you out to dinner before the show."

What a doll.



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