A Nice Place For Lovers...

This is a late posting of the same picnic that Dad, Anna, and Courtney have already blogged about from July 12th, 2008. These are my pictures of this fun outing and I must say that it was quite pretty up there. You see, there was this really cute lesbian couple that was also up there enjoying themselves in this spot. They were listening to good music and just taking in the scenery. After they left, Courtney and I decided we should check it out... and this is what we saw. It really is a nice romantic spot, a perfect getaway...

Sexy Chic

Ugly Awkward...

Fer Cute!

Foot Shot! (It's important to note that I am not wearing reflective tape on my legs... it's just my sweet spirit "shining" through... you see I have the amazing ability to deflect the sun to blind my enemies in broad daylight! I also hear that chicks dig white reflective skin... it almost looks like sparkling marble si?!)

Thanks Courtney for always being willing to be my preferred partner!

"TUBING"

I finally got to go "tubing" with Uncle and Cousin Steve. We went on July 10th, 2008 and I must say it was a bit of fun!

Me shooting the 22! I actually shot the bottle, it was real satisfying.

Steve perfecting his career as an assassin.

Me shooting the semi automatic assault rifle. Notice how my stance is real bad. I should have been leaning forward, but this was my first time and lets be honest, shooting a gun isn't real natural for me. Perhaps in the future, after I have dated Jason Bourne, I might have better technique!

Me shooting the glock. This one was real fun to shoot!


This is Uncle Stephen using his skills to destroy the water bottle.
Thanks Uncle and Steve for taking me "tubing" I had a lot of fun!

... On A Friday Night!

YEEHAW! I Went to the Rodeo on a friday night with Tom and Carrie Boynton. We got to see the Rodeo Queens, and enjoyed several of the rodeo goings on. We were all given free American Flags as a symbol of our patriotic natures. It was a lot of fun and a good time was had by all.

Me and Tom with the Rodeo Queens

Waiting for the games to begin!



Wrangler butts drive me nuts!

Team calf wrestling

I think we are blending in with the locals nicely...

The evening ended with the discovery of a ginormous tree. Carrie was good enough to give it a hug.
I sure do love the rodeo and all them cowboys with their cowboy ideals and values! I think everyone should go to the rodeo at least once in their lifetime!

District 20 A Re-united

Last month Elder Daniels, Elder Westenskow, and Elder Anderson got home from their missions. I was in the MTC with them, so we all got together for their welcome homes and to hang out on Saturday night. (Again, this was all last month but I got behind on blogging...) On the way to Elder Anderson's welcome home, we got lost. Consequently I got to drive through Clinton Utah in addition to visiting Hooper. It was fun getting to see them all again.

Parker Daniels of Draper Utah, Alicia Elder of Smithfield Utah, and Me of Provo Utah

Shane Anderson of Hooper Utah, Darrin Westenskow of Murry Utah, Alicia, and me.

The Most Romantic Evening of my Life!

A Night in Salt Lake

by
Katy Taylor

One night, on a beautiful June evening, Katy and Allison went to Salt Lake City to enjoy the beauties of Temple Square, and to spend the night with Emily Ensign while she was playing hostess at Youth Conference.

They went exploring and found the newly refurbished tabernacle. While they were there, the sister missionaries demonstrated the amazing acoustics by dropping a pin and shredding newspaper at the podium while the audience sat in the back. Allison and Katy were very impressed and felt that they had surely wandered into a magical building!

After the great concert in the Tabernacle, they decided to go see Jesus in the visitors center.

After, they decided to go downstairs and visit all the prophets of the Old Testament and Book of Mormon. Moses was looking especially scary that evening and Allison and Katy were a little frightened by the sight of him.

Allison was getting really terrified so they decided to go for a walk outside and enjoy the sites.

Allison stopped to smell the roses,

While Katy stopped to swing on the light post!

They took a rest at the beautiful mirrored lake where all the happy couples get engaged. Katy had something else in mind so she refrained from proposing just yet.

They decided to go play in the elevators for a minute before leaving the premises.

It was so fun that they didn't want the ride to end. But it did.

They decided to go say goodbye to Joseph before heading off to their residence for the evening.


While at Ft. Douglas, Katy decided that the conditions were perfect for a roomate proposal. Katy and Allison had been such good friends for so long that it only seemed right that they take the next step and move in together in the fall.


Allison was so overcome by joy and emotions that she began to cry tears of happiness!


Katy was thrilled with Allison's acceptance.


That night they had a great time talking, until they got into an argument.


And they got into a pillow fight. When the feathers had settled, they went to bed with a wonderful notion that there would be many more of these kinds of evenings to come in the future.

It's just like riding a bike...

Me and Roxy


The time has come for me to get up off my booty and start pumping my body weight to work through the use of my pretty purple bicycle Roxanne, lovingly referred to as Roxy. Hopefully this will mean less trips to the gas station and stronger thigh muscles. (As of right now they are pitiful and weak!) The Lord confirmed it to me through a fortune cookie, as is how he often communicates with me, that the choice I have made is a good one.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK

THE HULK

Don't let Ang Lee's poor excuse of a film prevent you from seeing Marvel Comic's new and improved version of the Hulk. I loved it!There was a guest appearance by Tony Stark in the end which means that they are preparing for the big film "The Avengers" in 2011. I'm looking forward to it! Ed Norton and Liv Tyler exceeded expectations and overall I give this movie several thumbs up!

Faces of England

Thanks to all of you who came to support me in the art show Faces of England. Christian Smith, who was a student in the last Study Abroad trip to England, wanted to put together an art show. He asked me, Greg Steele and Carly Cowser (other study abroaders) to contribute. We all agreed and submitted five to six pieces each. We were able to display the show in the B.F. Larsen Gallery in the Harris Fine Arts Center on BYU Campus. A great time was had by all and it was a real learning experience for me. I was able to do my own matting, wire hanging and displaying of the pieces. Turned out really well. Thanks again for all of your support!

Pictures on Display

Carly, Cristian, Me, Greg's picture behind us

Me with some people I know and don't know

Lizzy just loved the feeling of smooth marble on her body!

Here is the Artists' Statement:
Christian Smith, Katy Taylor, Carly Cowser, and Greg Steele studied in the United Kingdom for four months in the fall of 2007. Though their work features a variety of styles, together they capture some of the faces England has to offer. The subjects of these photographs range from well-known English icons to scenic landscapes and undiscovered city streets. See the United Kingdom through the lenses of four different photographers each with their own unique perspectives.

Iron Man

I LOVED this movie! I was so surprised by Robert Downey Jr.'s performance. My delight in this movie may arise from the fact that I had NO expectations whatsoever before seeing this film. I had never heard of iron man and so I was most pleased with this Marvel Comic film. I think it is the perfect solution to the chick flick and macho action film. There is something for everyone, humor, romance, and plenty of sweet awesome action! To me, it's a must see! I hope you all enjoy it as much as I do!

Indiana Jones Review

Indiana Jones

Perhaps I am not the best person to review this movie because I have not seen the previous three all the way through (GASP!!) however, as a movie goer, I was disappointed with this film. I realize that Lucas Films have license to be cheesy, but I feel like this is no excuse for poor writing and poor acting. The visual effects were lame and low budget, the story was slightly bizarre and far fetched (but that wouldn't even bother me had it been pulled off correctly). Watching poor Harrison Ford try to be Indiana was painful, meaning, he looked like he was in a lot of pain while running and jumping and swinging from his whip. I felt like I was watching my own father trying to be an action hero... My advice, for those who wish to see it, wait till it comes to a cheaper theater and don't have too high of expectations.