Baby Crushes.....

So a bit of Nostalgia for "Nostalgia Wednesday" :)


I recently purchased a movie that I previously owned on VHS...one that I haven't really been able to watch for quite a while because of that fact.

As I was watching it- I was reminded that I used to have such a huge crush on the main character of the movie and then the natural progression of my thoughts went straight to all of the other "Baby Crushes" that I had.

Yes- it was Footloose that I bought and watched. I Love Love Love this movie!!!

My dad always listened to Elvis (and still does) so I was convinced at a very early age that I was gonna marry Elvis Presley! you can probably imagine how crushed I was to learn that he had died before I was born. Still love him though!


Here's a couple more Studs!

Hahaha! Can ya blame me?! Robin Hood- Indiana Jones- Wesley- and let's not forget Danny Zuko. :) What more does a little girl need?

"Baby Crushes" of a baby girl back in the late 80's and early 90's.

Hahahaha! Gotta Love It!

September 11, 2001 : Where were you?

It's hard for me to believe that it's really been 10 years... it feels like just last week to be quite honest---yet at the same time, a lifetime ago.

I think that most everyone who is old enough to remember---knows exactly what they were doing at that moment. They don't ever hear the words "9-11" without immediately clicking to thoughts of that day. Things were thrown into perspective and you started to see things in the 'big picture' mode.

Things that seemed to only happen in the movies--was suddenly happening in the real world.

September 11, 2001

I was a Freshman in High School

6am I was in the back seat of a car on the way to seminary.

We heard it on the radio--but we at the time weren't really paying too much attention. It had to be an accident...right?

During Seminary class-it went pretty much like normal.

But as soon as we got to school afterward--totally different story.

By that time the second plane had gone threw the second building... a third plane had crashed into the Pentagon...and a fourth plane had crashed in Pennsylvania.
so it definitely wasn't an accident.

I remember that no one went to regular class that day- we all mostly gathered into classrooms and watched the national news for pretty much the entire day.

I think thats went it hit me. Things were about to change.

Going home after school- I walk in to see my parents sitting and watching it on TV as well.

The days and weeks that followed- were filled with so much patriotism. I remember that everyone put a flag in their yard. Every car had a flag. Musicians were writing songs. Everyone came together so quickly. The high school, every morning, would raise the flag in assembly. There were firesides with President Hinckley addressing it to everyone in the church. It was almost a complete different world. It changed for the better. It made us remember what was important.

Now here we are 10 years later.

A life time ago-yet it feels like last week.

My wish is that we never forget. That we could get back to those days and weeks after---when we were thinking of more important things like friends and family...and not the "next big" "latest" "greatest" "newest"




"The resolve of our country is being tested, but make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass this test."
-Pres. George W. Bush

Journal Jar : July 16, 2011

Something that you would really excited over when you were a kid?

I remember, because my Grandma and Grandpa Anhder had a house across the street from us, I remember that I would get all kinds of excited when they would come to the ranch to visit from Vegas when I was a kid. I remember that I always knew they were around when I saw the window blinds up. I'd sure book it over there as soon as I saw they were there...and then totally stick around until the sun went down ..and most of the time even later than that C:

Journal Jar : Monday-July 11

What is your favorite time of year and why?

There are many things that I love about all of the seasons....but don't worry I DO IN FACT have a FAVORITE. But first here is what I like about the other three.

WiNteR: I really really like it the first time that it snows. I've been in Northern Utah now for about 5 years and I consider myself pretty lucky that really the first snow of the season has pretty much waited until Christmas time....pretty much for the most part. C; I love when it's completely white-before all the cars come along and make it turn black with mud. I went sledding for the first time last year....I know- what took me so long right? And it was such a fun time! It also helped having the people that went with me there. C: I also love that seeing as Winter pretty much means "I'm staying inside my nice toasty warm house for a while" I associate it with Family Time. Plus ChRistMas pretty much rocks!!!

SpRiNg: Well so Northern Utah doesn't really get a spring---maybe only about 1 week every 4 weeks. But Springtime in Southern Nevada....heck yes I will C: The tree's are turning green- the animals all start coming back- and FLOWERS! Love the Flowers! Plus it starts getting warmer! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! You can start going out and doing outside stuff again---

SuMMeR: May as well call this FREEDOM!!! You of course have the 4th of July plus Fathers Day---which translates into---OUTSIDE ALL THE TIME!!! BBQ-Snowcones-Flipflops-Shorts-Tan legs....if you're not Katie-Family Reunions-County Fairs and Carnivals-Swimming-Hiking-Camping-Late Night Playing...you name it, it's all 10 times better when done in the Summertime.

Drum Roll Please....
My Absolute Favorite Favorite FAVORITE season is........

AuTuMN!!!!!!
I absolutely have to choose Autumn as my favorite because there's just something about the air being so crisp. I love how it's mostly still warm enough for just light sweaters or jackets and you can still do everything outside. I love the colors of the trees! HALLOWEEN and THANKSGIVING!nuf said...
It comes right after the blazing hot Summer and it sort of preps for bitter cold Winter. I love taking drives up the canyons during the Fall. I love when school gets up and started again. I love buying school supplies....crazy I know. I Love dressing up for Halloween. I Love going home for Thanksgiving. I Love Pumpkins and home-made Apple Cider. There's something about every other season that I don't neccessarily like---can't come up with one for Autumn. So there. C:

Journal Jar : July 8, 2011

Describe how you dressed when you were a child.


I remember when I was really little (elementary school age)
I LOVED WEARING DRESSES
and only DRESSES.

I absolutely never wanted to wear pants...guess I was sort of a girlie girl when it came to my clothes.

Then as I got older- into middle school and such-it was dead in the middle of the 90's Grundge and Preppie look
and I chose the Preppie...so my wardrobe still consisted of dresses-but by then I was pretty okay with wearing pants and shorts C:

Journal Jar : July 5, 2011

...since I'm incredibly impatient...and I'll be out of town til Friday C: I'm doing it a day early....so there C;

Why was your name chosen for you?

Well I suppose the story of how I got my name----

If I remember correctly- my parents had wanted to (at first) name me Mary-Kate. But I believe that my Grandma Anhder came up with the idea to name me Katie...cause I don't think she liked the name Mary too much. So not only did my folks run with the idea--they also gave me her name as my middle name.

Katie Nadine