Aftermath...

So since turning the bit 2.1. not a whole lot has changed. 

Except for the fact my license is now turned the correct way and it proves that I am 21 :) 

Guess that's pretty good, but besides that all is still pretty much the same! 

My party was pretty much the most amazing party i could ever ask for! 

My friends rocked and I had so much fun dancing and just not caring about anything but having a good time! It was the most fun I'd had in years I think! :) 

Got pictures to prove it! 

In other news I was moved up to cooking position at my job. Which pretty much rocks! 

I'm trying hard not to be nervous about the whole thing but I know God will help me along the way. He's just a prayer away. :)

I'm getting pretty excited about my future, that makes me happy. I feel like I need not to worry cause I know God's in control! He always is! 

My brother turns 17 on friday... I know weird stuff I know huh! 

Well my roomie is ready to watch some Supernatural so I better go. 

Lata's!

Brooke

The Big Day is just half an hour away....

Annie & I from my 20th Birthday Party!

WOW! 

I honestly can't believe I'm turning 21 in just a few hours! It seems unreal! 

I'm having a hard time knowing that my Dad isn't physically here with me to celebrate this milestone I feel like I've made. It's almost a bittersweet moment. I know he's happy for me, and I know he'll be watching me... but I just wish that for a moment I could see that smile on his face. I feel like I've finally made it! But I know that from now on life doesn't get easier, more like it gets more complicated I think. 

My Plan is to have a dance party of some sorts for my celebration. I'm pretty much calling it a Disco party! 

We've got the disco ball and bright colors at least! 

Now I have yet to still find something to wear.... I know I'm biting my nails! I can't find anything and it's driving me mad! Ugh. 

Anyway, I'M TURNING 21!!! AHHHH! 

Yeah so I'm gonna go now. But I'll be back sometime this weekend to share all my wonderful memories! I'm sure I'll have quite a few! 

Thank you all for being awesome friends and for wishing me Happy Birthday! 

Love Always, 

Brooke

Wasted....

Okay by my title I know what your thinking, and your wrong.

I'm not wasted lol.
However, I feel like I just wasted an hour and 30 some minutes watching "The Men who Stare at Goats" lol
I found it rather dumb myself, and def not worth watching again. Maybe I didn't understand it, but whatever I'm not watchin again.

In other news My roomie's kitten and my dog Annie are slowly and yes I mean slowly getting used to each other. Annie hasn't quite figured out that making sudden jumps and movement isn't what she needs to do in order to get closer to Lex because he runs when she does that. lol.

My knees are doing a little better, still kinda hurt but at least not as bad!

I want ice-cream.

Bye Bye for Now
Brooke

p.s. 3 1/2 days til I'm 21!!! YEAYAH!

Hard to say Goodbye...

Well the day has finally come for the Ritchey's to set out on their new adventure. 

It's a bittersweet feeling, I'm so happy for them that they are getting this opportunity. But at the same time I don't want to let them leave :-( 

Since January I've been so blessed to have been able to reconnect with the Ritchey family. Their daughter Courtney and I hit it off the first time I babysat her. It was like we had been friends forever and it still feels that way. I finally got a "Nickname" that doesn't consist of my own name in it lol. "Sissy!" I love it! lol 

 Goodbyes are always hard, but I'm learning that whenever God is in the big picture with it. He makes it just a little easier it seems. 

Doran, Diane, Courtney, and Taylor I love you guys so so so much and Thank you for making me feel so welcomed into your family! You guys really blessed me the last 8 months and I really appreciate all your help. 

I'm going to miss you but 6hrs is nothing compared to what it would have been to get to TN. 

I can't wait to see you guys again. 

LOve, Brooke!!!

p.s. I'll get a post typed up about my Lagoon trip as soon as I get the pics off my camera. :-)

Should be going to bed!

I'm sitting here thinking "I should type a blog post" and am now doing it. lol. 

It's going to be a short one tonight since I've got a long day ahead of me. 

But I wanted to update ya'll on what's happen'n! 

Super exciting thing happend to me at work this week I GOT A RAISE! 

You have no idea what a blessing this is to me. I've waited a year for this and I've continued to work hard even when things looked grim and iffy. Because of that I came out on top and it just goes to show how hard work and determination can really pay off. Not only did I get a raise but some praise from my Boss which was definitely needed! It was so nice to hear how much he appreciates me, and it makes me what to keep working hard! :) 

Tonight I hung out with my friend Jamie! She's an awesome young lady I met through my young adults group and it's been awesome getting to know her! We bought stuff for our trip to lagoon this weekend and we're super excited about it! 

Tomorrow I'm going to work my normal hours then I've got to come home finish packing and then wait for Jamie to pick me up before we head off to Utah! 

I'm really looking forward to telling ya'll bout my weekend and definitely going to share pictures!

Till Next time, God Bless! 

Loves, Brooke

Pictures, Friends, & Family OH YEAH!

This has really been a fun birthday month so far!
I'm really having alot of fun being with friends and family!

This past Saturday I came up Hailey, ID to visit my Mom, Brother, Aunt, Uncle, and Cousin!
But before I headed up I had a photo-shoot to do with Diane Ritchey on friday, which ended up being so much fun! I really enjoyed hanging out, laughing, and talking with Diane and Courtney! We got a lot of fun shots that I was super happy with! I can't wait to see which ones she picks to use for her cd!

Saturday Morning I woke up at 7:30a.m., got packed, got gas, and headed to my Mom's
2 1/2 Hours later I arrived, it was nice to be back in the clean mountain air again. Saturday evening I was asked to take pictures at a Family Reunion here in Hailey and gladly did so. I'm really having a lot of fun with this photography stuff. Seeing how happy people are with the pictures makes me so happy!!

Sunday was kind of a lazy day, didn't do a whole lot.
Today I'm hoping will be different I'd like to spend some time outside with my Dog and family I hope!

Well I better get goin, need to get out of my Pj's lol
Have a wonderful week everyone!

Monday has Come and Gone

Now my week begins.; Yep, since I work Tues - Fri... Tuesdays seem like Mondays to me lol. It's cool though, I like having 3 day weekends and since I work till 2:00pm most days, Friday seems like its part of the weekend for me as well. :-)

So today I spent hanging out at the Clark's with Heather. We watched Supernatural and Reba. Then did a little shopping for my birthday as well as made an invite and formed a Music Play-list! So things are well on their way for my Birthday Bash! I haven't had a party this big since my 15th so I'm super duper excited! So far I have 5 ppl who have RSVP'd there better be more coming! lol.

I have lots of Dance songs on my list of music he-he-he... hopefully everyone brings their dancing shoes ;-) Cause that's really kinda the whole point, to have fun, dance, and enjoy! :)

So Since I posted just last night I don't have much to say, but i thought I'd update on what I did today :)
I better get to bed cause I got work and then babysitting tomorrow.

Night Night!

The Weekend Comes to a Close

Sounds like a movie title or something huh?

As I mentioned in my last post I had a girls night with my friend Melody. We watched the Bounty Hunter (funny stuff right there!) lol it was great I'm definitely a fan of that movie for sure! Then we watched Caroline (Tim Burton film) < If you didn't already know that. lol. It was good, but a little weird also.. I think I even had a dream about it, which doesn't happen often lol... sorta disturbing in my opinion!

The next day we went to the Ashton Kutcher movie called "Killers" it was GREAT I loved it and would totally see it again, possibly even buy it! lol. I love when they can make an action/love story/supenseful movie all combined into one. Goodness!!!

After that, I headed over to pick up my fwend Emily then went to my apt to drop off my Pooch and to get ready for the Canyon County fair. Fair was fun, I loved getting to hang out with Kristian, Jamie, and Emily that was fun! And the Concert was fun too, gotta love music. Specially country right ;) (some of my friends would disagree) I got some pictures I'll post here as soon as I get a chance. They turned out pretty good I was happy with them! Oh and I got a picture with Clay Walkers Scottish Guitarist! :)

Next Day: Sunday
I went to early church which I was very thankful for, it was a great message about being "Raised with Christ" and what it means. Definitely insightful!
I then went to brunch with my Aunt, her family, and my Mom and hung out with them for awhile before I headed to my awesome friend Heather's house! Where I still remain!

So yeah, that was my weekend! Wasnt' a whole lot, but I kept busy!
Next weekend I'm looking forward to cause I'm doing a photosession with a friend of mine! :D yay!!!!!

Well I'm out, Goodnight Sleep Tight!
Love, B


p.s. in 20 days I'm turning 21!!!!! :-o