Happy First Birthday!

Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday Bloggy Bloggerson! Happy Birthday to you!

It's been a year and the blog and I have had some great times. I kind of can't believe it's been a year and this post will be number 78. This started out as kind a trial and I feel it has been successful, to me at least. Let's take a look back at the past year. I remember when...

I got my very first comment from the one and only Kim Crane. That was the moment I realized the high that comes with creating comment worthy posts. My personal favorite posts were Miss Sullivan's Class Says the Darndest Things, one and two, which became a huge success (the kids are creating installment 3 now.) There was that month where Kim went to Europe and I didn't know if I would make it through. It's good she came home. My First Love was the first time I really opened up with my emotions on the blog. It was a good moment. The Sullivan Family Popularity Contest didn't go as planned, but it made for some good friendly competition. The Quest for Sleep came and thankfully went. I had great support from the readers during the quest, you genuinely cared. I set a personal record on guitar hero and felt proud. There was my graceful moment with the Cruise, the scooter crash, and the antibiotics. You endured endless TV posts including Survivor (that really happened, it wasn't a bad dream you had), American Idol, SYTYCD, and The Office. My drinking addiction was referred to frequently and I was never judged (or rarely) for it. We traveled to many states and countries including the Ugandan Adventures. I was consistent and inconsistent with the frequency and timing. I think that kept things interesting. I had a few loyal followers in that past year. I looked through the past comments and decided to see who my most loyal follower were/are. They include the following peeps... Kim, Emily, Carly, Hannah, Laney are the frequent commenters. Their is one person who commented 40 times (I really did count) on my blog and I now know supports me in all my endeavors. That person is... Emily Russon! Congratulations! You win a prize! (You really don't, it just sounded good.)

So overall, it has been a busy year in the blogospheare but a successful one at that. Thanks for all the sharing and caring this year! It's been a good one.

The Andersen Family

This past weekend was spent with one of my longtime best friends, Hannah Andersen, and her great family. Hannah and I have been friends since 9th grade technically (we're still not exactly sure about how the friendship came to be.) We have been through a ton together including Lindsi's teenage angst, high school dramaness, being college roommates, Hannah's dating life/marriage, Lindsi's single life/craziness, health ordeals for the both of us, etc. Through all our various stages and moments we have stayed great friends and she is someone who can make me laugh like no other and understands or at least accepts my weirdness. I really appreciate people like that.

The Andersen family live in Logan, Utah and they know how to show someone a good time. Hannah and Kendall and their 3 boys Sammy (3), Luke (2), and Brigg (3 months), showed me all that Logan has to offer. Kendall helped document the whole trip on my camera but surprise surprise, I can't find my camera cord. The highlights include...

• The Logan Farmer's Market- delicious honey and cheese samples
• The Top of Utah Marathon- It's always inspirational to see people running a marathon. I bet it would feel pretty amazing to actually run one. Thank goodness watching feels good enough for me.
• Getting webbed by Spiderman (his alternate personality is Sam Andersen.)
• Getting sick with Luke and Hannah.
• Going to the middle nursery at church. That's intense... I'm not ready for kids.
• Learning why Logan is getting another Walmart instead of a Target. Interesting story.
• Pigging out with Kendall and Hannah on Gummy Bears (with swirls), Diet Mountain Dew, Duo Cookies, and Milk. The combination was a little hard on the stomach.
• Jumping on the tramp with Luke and Sammy, making magic potions, telling secrets during sacrament, and having fun.
• A few good late night chats with the buds.
• Hannah helping me grade papers so that it was done in half the time!
• Watching So You Think You Can Dance, Office, and SNL clips on Youtube. They are my kind of people. I like that.

It was a great weekend for me because it was completely stress free and I absolutely adore those boys. I really needed that! Thanks for showing my a great time in Logan!

***Hannah: I radded your blog for a few pics. Don't feel weird. I also found my camera, right where I left it. :)***

Mommy WOW, I'm a big girl now!

I've taken another big step into adulthood...

I am now a homeowner!

My condo is in Salt Lake County. Goodbye Utah County, my home of 24 years! I'm leaving you in the dust (It may only be 7ish miles outside of Utah County but it's out, okay.)

My condo is in this complex and it's a nice little area and seems great!

This is the beautiful view of the east and to the west there is a spectacular view as well... I-15. It's breath taking.

The surrounding area has many attractions to entice visitors (that means you). There are so many great locations nearby I expect friends here pretty much every day, if not more frequently than that. The surrounding 5 blocks include the following attractions....

Real Soccer Stadium... Kind of weird looking on the outside.

Jordan Commons is just a block away. View this AMAZING video to get yourself exciting for the fun that awaits you at The Commons (That's what us locals call it anyway.)

Come experience the Mayan Adventure! I'm considering getting a night job as a diver. What? I dive.

The famous Crown Burger. This picture literally grosses me out... I probably won't frequent this place. Well, unless I get a serious craving for a SALAMI burger.

The Southtowne Expo Center- Upcoming events include The What a Woman Wants Show, The Senior Expo, and the Staying Sharp/ID Theft Forum. A little something for everyone.

I really am excited about my new place and the location is obviously irresistible. So plan a family outing, get yourself all gussied up, and get your booty up here! I except small house warming gifts like a TV, couches, table, bed, etc. Just small stuff.

**Pictures of a furnished cute condo coming soon. At least within the next year when that actually happens. :)**