End of July Update.

Nothing too much has been going on since I came back from STL. Just been working and then hanging out with Danielle at night. Finally met with Bishop Wilson after like a month of him asking when I was open ha. Dad got a new calling. He's the Elder's Quorum President now. I've been teaching CTR 5. found out the salt recipe they give you is horrible! I got to go to FHE with the YSA's!!!! YAY!!! And Kelli comes too!! Which is even better!

The First time I went to FHE after I got my schedule changed we had a lesson giving my Joey. It was over a couple General Conference talks, it was good too! And after we decided to play basketball, but we didn't have a basketball. So Joey went and got one then we all decided to hide. haha. oh man. I ended up hiding under one of the couches. I think Courtney and someone else lifted it up, and put it down on top of me, while other hid behind it or around it. Joey came back, after we locked him out, (he had keys) found where we were, saw the everyone around the couch and behind it, and got real close to me haha, so i tickled his leg! It was funny! Then we escaped and played basketball ha. Well after awhile we all got tired and just decided to throw the ball around. Well knowing me, I turned around and got hit right in the face with the basketball, (it was being thrown at the hoop and missed) Well as you can tell from the picture below, I got a nice shiner. ha. Then the next day Luke fell and got a little shiner too from the side walk. Sadly you can't really see it in this picture. Luckily it just looked really bad. It was gone by the next week.

One sunday we decided to have a BBQ and also invited the Nugent's (this pic below is from the 2nd time) It was lots of fun. We had the basic hotdogs and chips. Then we roasted Starbursts and Marshmallows and made Smores.
In between all of this, Danielle and I have picked up something new to do. 4-Wheeling! The first night it wasn't very muddy at all. And once we finally got to the Mud Farm we got to the mud part and Cody the guy I was riding with decided to go through this huge mud pit, when didn't look so bad until we hit it hard, got stuck, and flew off the bike hahaa. And then spent most of the rest of the night pulling it out. Turns out they've actually lost a 12ft ladder in that pit. whoops. Then the next time, we actually got pretty muddy. Made a new trail, went on the race track, pulled a bunch of wheelies, oh and then Matt the guy Danielle was riding with decided to go through a little part of this mud pit. Well he got stuck too, only this time no one went flying.

The boys just left us there to go get a strap to get unstuck. That was quick, then we rode some more, and started to go back that's when we saw cows and almost hit a few. Made it back safely then took a dip in the pond. Whoot!

Then it was fair week. Yippee, we didn't go riding during that week. But My Mom's friend Chantal came for a visit, and we took a trip to Moberly which is they used to live for quite awhile. They had tons of fun there, and now some people in the Moberly Ward actually know me, for me. haha. NOT Pattie's Girl. Then when we left, we stopped at a restaurant where David works, which is pretty much Mom's "brother". Now on to Columbia! We got there and just cooled off. Because the air conditioning in the suburban doesn't work, and it was WAY hot. Mom, Chantal, and Aunt Sandy went to dinner, and I watched Luke and played with Andrew a bit. Luke had a hard time without Mom being there, but he was fine in the long run. The next day Chantal flew back to Utah in the EARLY morning. After awhile we all got up ate a donut or two, then got ready to go to the mall with everyone. We came back and had to leave, the kids needed to do some work. But either way it was still fun! After Mom, Luke and I went back to the mall. You see Wet Seal was having a sale and I got 2 new pairs of Jeans and a skirt, and Mom got a shirt! YAY!

It was a good day. AND My little cousin Andrew was soo cute he kept on coming up and giving me hugs, he even held my hand for a little bit. This is such a big deal because I never see him and he's Autistic. So that was great!

The next night Danielle and I went 4-wheeling again. And got way way way muddy! Towards the middle the boys were flinging mud everywhere and on a sharp turn I fell off, magically, and the tire landed on my knee in a weird position. I said and asked Cody to get it off of me. Haha. He heard me but didn't even realize I had fallen off. It hurt a bit just felt like it was out of place. we rode around after that a bit. Got COVERED in Mud at least me. Danielle even threw a huge chunk of mud and it ended up going in my mouth because I was laughing. It was sooooo gross.

After I'd fallen off Danielle and I were just walking around, then took some pics, or well tried, apparently I've broke another Camera, gah! Hey at least this time it lasted over a year!

Well when I woke up the next day I was in a lot of pain. So off to the doctors. I was sent in for an X-Ray, and well at least it's not broken. I just have a bad sprain. So I busted out the ol' knee brace, and actually ended up getting a new more supportive one as well. It's just annoying more than anything. So I've off work since monday, and I go back on Friday. YAY small paycheck. While I was in the office Dr. Lee drew blood to check my potassium levels, which were fine. Which is WAY weird because I haven't been taking the potassium. But I still have to take the meds.

I went fishing/swimming one night, and then after Danielle and I were starving, and dying to have some pancake city. We got back into town, and it was closed! man! So we got McDonald's instead. I'm actually still bummed about it. There will be another time!

Then today I went swimming at the Lake with my family, the Vorkinks, the Wilson's and a few others. That was lots of fun. The boys were making a human pyramids. haha I got out after awhile because my knee was a little sore, and I needed to eat something. Then I swam out to the dock, yes with my gimpy leg and all. The boys were attacking the horseflies out there, and the kids back close to shore were catching fish. When we swam back to shore, we made a huge sand castle, and then torn it up. Then Elizabeth and I were buried in sand. haha we volunteered! And then shaped into a siamese twin mermaid, and we had HUGE biceps! (picture soon to come)

Bishop challenged, me when I went to talk with him to read the scriptures, at least a little bit everyday. So far I've been doing pretty good, only my pattern is read 2 days in a row, miss a day 2 days in a row miss a day. Not too bad though. Now I just need to keep it up, and get my patriarchal blessing, I NEED it. Oh and i NEED to go to Nauvoo, and see the pageant, this year. Like really really bad. sadly, I don't think that's going to happen

Ohh. Picture at bottom is from Rick! Elder Jensen emailed to me this past week. And I LOVE IT, I also did a little editing to it too!

P.s. there will be a Elder Jensen Mission update when he's been gone around 6 months. Stay tuned for more details. haha.

I'm Back!

So It's been awhile. Here's what's been going on since I popped that tire. I've been working and preparing to go to St. Louis with Augusta, her boyfriend (Vince) and his family. I got Bryan back for getting my soaked at the Ward water party. See below. He even started chewing the gum. haha. Two days before I left for STL. Danielle, Sarah and I went shopping for jewelry and shoes for my dress, which took awhile, but I found some good stuff! Then as we were taking Danielle home she wanted to grab the mail on the way in, so I pulled over on the gravel road. Too bad i got stuck in a ditch though. Danielle tried to warn me but not quick enough. Yeahh.. that was bad luckily Eddy from Buck Brothers came and pulled the car out. Then as I was backing out I turned around because I knew there was a lamp post behind me, saw I was close to it hit the breaks, and it tapped the post and fell over. Ugh.
Yeahhh, needless to say but I didn't drive for the rest of that day or much of the next. But on the bright side We finally called the insurance company and they added me on to the insurance finally! AND it was only $20!! YAY!

On Wednesday I went to work, and after work went over to the church because I got done at 7:45 and my whole family was there. Talked to some of the Young Women and Courtney!! Then Courtney, Wendy, Sidney, Me, and Augusta went to Taco Bell just for a little bit. Augusta spent the night at my house, and the next morning we were off to St. Louis!

When we got there we didn't do much, just met everyone and hung out a bit. Then for dinner we went to Golden Corral! After we went and saw Grown-Ups, which was absolutely hilarious! We spent the night at Augusta's great Aunt's house.

Day 2. We woke up got ready, and went Go Karting! Which was fun, but I had the slow car. :( Then we played Glow N' the Dark Mini Golf! and I didn't have the highest score! YAY! But I did break my sunglasses. :( So I guess those $10 sunglasses are only made to last a month.

Later that night we went to a Cardinals game. Which was way cool! I've never been to a MLB game before.

At the end of it there was $12 to spend on food or whatever on the ticket so Augusta and I took our to the store they had and bought signed baseballs and a stand. Mine for Jeremy, my brother and hers went to her dad.

Fun Story. When Augusta and I got up that morning and finished getting dressed we realized that we completely opposite characters. She was a gangster, and I was a hippie. That was VERY entertaining.

All Dressed up

The next day, Saturday, We just chilled the whole day. The go ready and went to see Wicked at the Fox Theater. The theatre was Beautiful! And the show was AMAZING! (of course!)

Sunday which was the Fourth of July. (my FAVORITE Holiday) we went to the Zoo! We saw Just about everything except for the Snakes and Elephant area. Augusta told me the day before that my belly button was crooked and then this day my tongue had a crack. haha

Here are some Fun pictures from the Zoo!

Peabody Hall

Look between our heads! Penguins!

We got back around 5ish, ate some BBQ and set off some little fireworks, I took like a 15min nap as well. Then around 8:30-9ish we walked down to River's Front and watched the fireworks! Which were huge and awesome! Plus we had good seats!

It was WAY awesome watching fireworks from the River. It reminded me of the EFY I went to... only we never got to see fireworks from the river, because of the flooding. But either way it was awesome!

On Monday we went to a mini water park for a few hours, came back packed up, showered and hit the road. While on the highway I decided to put on the monkey mask and stare at people we passed or ones who were passing us. It was hilarious! There we people who were confused, blew kisses, laughing, annoyed, pretty much any expression you could imagine. Augusta joined in after awhile too.

We got back to my house unloaded gave Jeremy his present, which is loved! And Augusta went to get her car from out back, and it wasn't there. Turns out the church had it towed. :( Which has NEVER happened before. So we're really rather confused on why they did this time. Plus the "no parking" sign wasn't even there.

Sighh... She has her car back now. But I guess we won't be parking there anymore.

Later that night Kelcey sent me a text saying we should hang out. Danielle wanted to hang out too! So we all met at Kum and Go and hung out where Kris lives. It was nice to see some of my cousins again. And fun to hang out with Danielle too. We blew up some fireworks and a police officer came.. past curfew... whhooops.

Wheww... That's all I have time for.. I need to leave for work at 3:45 and it's 3:10 and I'm in shorts, a tank top hair in bun still wet from shower....so I've got to get ready.

here's some fun pictures!