Delayed...

At the airport trying to get home for Christmas...

Flight is delayed for 2 hours...

What to do,

What to do?

One good thing that has come from this situation is a text from my dad:

Dad: Hang in there and get on that plane.

Me: Ok, I will try!

Dad: "There is no try, only do" - Yoda

Thanks for the smile Dad.

December... So Far

So far December has been a blast!

I have been doing so many festive things and really getting into the Christmas spirit.

1 more week till Christmas Eve!

There have been A LOT of Christmas parties to attend.

Last Wednesday was the OrangeSoda Christmas party.

It was held at the Provo Convention Center, which is beautiful!

 My cute date for the night.

Allison and I.

Love this girl.

I'm so lucky that we get to work together!

The very next night was Anders' church Christmas party.

This was a fancy dinner at the SkyRoom for the leaders of the stake.

The food was soooo good.

Well done, BYU.

I've also been making a lot of trips up to Salt Lake on the weekends.

I took the Front Runner from Provo to Draper!

It was so fun.

I made some friends on the train that gave me a free ticket,

so that was a plus.

Anders and I met up with his family in Salt Lake for some pizza and mini golf.

Another really fun evening!

His family is so fun to be around. 

Well, to get into the spirit of Christmas we have been watching A LOT of Christmas movies...

I can't even tell you how many times I have seen Elf and How The Grinch Stole Christmas (HTGSC).

But seriously, I had forgotten how funny HTGSC is.

I laugh so hard every time I watch it.

Other movies we have seen:

Polar Express

Home Alone 1

Home Alone 2

Santa Clause Is Coming To Town

Santa Clause

Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe

Leap Year

THE HOBBIT! 

(Not Christmas related but I had to add it. I enjoyed it but it was super long)

Lots of movie watching going on.

I also made some AMAZING white chocolate popcorn with M&M's.

I didn't take any pictures so I don't have proof.

But I really did, I promise!

Maybe I will just have to make some more to prove it :)

Yesterday Anders made me breakfast,

so I thought it would only be fair that I made him dinner...

Which I did.

Which meant he ended up helping me make most of it.

It was funny, really.

I had to ask him how to cook chicken.

So he told me to boil it...

and I said how do you do that?

I couldn't stop laughing at myself failing miserably making dinner.

I had to text my mom and ask her how to cook corn.

Ridiculous, right?

Anders said it's ok because I'm learning.

Let's just roll with that...

4 days till I go home for Christmas!

Let's Go

Life has been a whirlwind!

And so fun.

School is wrapping up so I am just trying to finish all my big projects and get ready for finals.

I'm really just enjoying this stage of life and being 21.

Lately I have been reflecting on how many amazing people are in my life.

I have such a great group of friends.

They each teach me something about being a better person.

I'm such a lucky girl!

Anyways, here are just a few pictures that I've snapped of my recent escapades. 

 I took some time off from doing homework on Saturday and enjoyed being very very lazy.

 Allison brought me back a present from Disneyland!

Love that girl. 

 Anders and I went to see the lights at Temple Square on Saturday night.

It was sooo crowded but we had so much fun.

Just another fun date night!

Oh, and by the way, Anders is my boyfriend.

Happy Wednesday!

Friday Favorites

Favorite song: 

Favorite laugh:

Janelle's mom is cray.

Favorite food:

5 Star bbq!

They just started following me on instagram!

Not like that means I go there a ridiculous amount or anything...

It just means that I'm famous now.

Right?

Guys?

Favorite quote:

Favorite part of the week:

THAT IT'S OVER!

Do you ever feel like life just gives you a good drop kick to the face?

I definitely feel like I have taken a beating the last couple of days.

No sleep

Lots of work

Lots of homework

Now I don't even want to hear to word homework till Monday!!

Presidential Ball 2012

Last night I attended the Emerald Ball (Presidential Ball) at UVU.

This was my 3rd year in a row going!

It's a chance to get all dolled up and hang out with President Holland.

This year I was lucky enough to have Travis be my date.

He was such a trooper since I forced him to slow dance with me to all the slow songs!

I can't help it... this girl has got dancing feet.

Anyways, it was a blast.

Here's to the Emerald Ball 2012!

 Where are my vampires at?

One of the highlights?

Running into Miss Dani VanWagoner.

We were on Senate together last year.

We roomed together in Nashville.

Swam together with The Buried Life.

I miss this girl.

We've had some crazy adventures together!

I adore her.

Let's do a little blast from the past, shall we?

Prezi Ball 2011:

 Prezi Ball 2010:

Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving break was wonderful

There is nothing I love more than being in my home town 

with my family

and sleeping in my own bed in a dark room

(since my room in Provo is facing a busy street with street lamps shining through my windows)

I went home for about 5 days

They all kind of blur together but here are a few highlights from my vacay.

 Playing Skip-Bo with the family and losing terribly with GG (Grandma Gayla)

She's adorable, right?

 Playing basketball in my backyard with my brothers

 Sitting outside by the bonfire after a HUGE Thanksgiving meal

 Messing around with Jo Jo

 Going to Jordan's baseball games

 GG was cold

 It wouldn't have been a trip home without a stop to Stoney's with my friends!

I just love country dancing.

I couldn't resist photo bombing Kayla's cute pic with her golden ticket

I got to see a lot of old friends while I was home and it was seriously so refreshing.

I miss all my buddies and I'm so excited they are all back from their missions!

The boys in my family let me tag along with them to Red Dawn on Thanksgiving night.

It was actually a really really good movie.

And that means a lot coming from me!

(I'm not a huge action packed movie goer) 

However, this movie is not for the weak hearted.

The movie picks up right away and doesn't let you lean back into your seat the entire time

I felt like I was having a heart attack for 2 hours, haha.

It's just that intense

And then you leave without any happy ever after feelings

So it takes you about an hour or so to get over the shock

and stop talking about the movie.

Or at least that's what happened with my fam.

Seriously though...

excellent casting.

Just excellent. 

Here Is To November

Has it really been almost 2 weeks since I have posted last??

Time flies when the semester is ending.

I returned from Thanksgiving break in one piece 

and I actually don't mind being back at school since there are only 2 weeks left.

I will be writing a post about my Thanksgiving break soon!

For now...

I broke out the Christmas music today (in attempt to get into the Christmas spirit)

Found a handful of amazing songs that I will be sharing periodically

and last, but not least, I have been reunited with Hil Billy.

We commemorated this reunion with a trip to our FAVORITE BBQ spot

5 Star BBQ on Geneva in Orem.

Every time we go we take a picture and post it on instagram

in hopes that they choose us for their monthly free meal give away.

Here is to November!

One last word
But I can't hear you
Watching white doves fly
As you close your eyes
And I don't dare try
I don't know how to say goodbye
Goodbye
Keep holding on to let go
This is the ending I know
It cuts me right to the bone
This is the ending I know

The Host

This is honestly one of the most beautiful books I have ever read.

And I'm unbelievably stoked for this movie.

Get More: 

Jake Abel, Saoirse Ronan, William Hurt, Diane Kruger, Movie Trailers, Movies Blog

And they couldn't have picked a more perfect song for this trailer.

A Few Favorites

Favorite quote:

Favorite laugh:

Ok, there's two

Favorite song:

November Nonsense

I feel like I've been slacking a bit ever since Halloween.

So let's play catch up, shall we?

This white stuff...

I suppose Winter is finally here!

And speaking of snow....

 Whoever created this snowman battle field at my apartment complex is officially my hero.

 Celebrating Caitlin's 24th birthday at Malawi's!

I love everything about the Riverwoods during this season.

Random, but memorable, trips to WinCo with Brian and Jenn

 I got to see my family AGAIN but this time in Utah!

Emerson looked so cute all bundled up.

She loved her first experience in the snow.

And I'll say it again, don't be deceived by her facial expression... She actually does love me.

I also have seen 3 pretty great movies this month:

1. Fun Size

I thought this movie was pretty funny. I loved Victoria Justice in this movie as well. Although Nickelodeon produced this movie it was not a little kid movie. There were quite a few famous people in this movie that I had no idea were in it. That was a nice surprise! 

2. Skyfall

I grew up watching all of the old Bond movies with my dad. I hadn't seen any of Daniel Craig's Bond movies but had heard good things. I definitely thought he played an excellent Bond. I really liked this movie but started getting restless towards the end of the movie. I felt like they could have cut out about 20 minutes of the movie. 

I can't stop singing the theme song

Even though the only words I know are

Skyfallllll

3. Wreck It Ralph

I loooved this movie. I really want to go see it again because I laughed practically the whole time but can't remember any of the jokes. This movie is perfect for kids and adults. Venelope von Schweets is adorable! I also loved the message of the movie.

Love who you are.

Are all you twi-hards excited for the last installment in 2 days?

...I'm not.

But I know that I'll go see it.

Dang you Twilight.

Emerson's First Birthday

I can't believe I haven't even blogged about this yet!

November 4th was Emerson Rose Croshaw's first birthday.

You can read about the day she was born here

Matt and I were lucky enough to be down in Vegas for her birthday.

I seriously love this little girl so much and wish I could be with her everyday!

She is such a blessing to our family!

I love you little Em bug.

Here are some pics from Emerson's owl themed birthday party.

(Side note: I promise Emmie is actually a really happy baby but just happens to practice her pouty face every time I pull out a camera.)

 Typical Jord-man just catching pigeons with his bare hands

 Kate & Max laughing at Matt because he spilled his water on his pants.

Such cute littles!

 The pinata craze

 Emmie loooovves her grandpa!

(even though it doesn't look like it)

At Emerson's birthday brunch on Sunday.

Maybe Emmie learns how to pout from Jordan??

Emerson loves:

Baby Einsteins

Playing peek a boo

Throwing pots and pans out of the cupboard

Crawling

Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Grandma

Grandpa

Pretending to fly with her dad

Snuggling with her mom

Pouting

Rainy Monday

You won't see me change my mind
But I really wish that I 
Could forget the way you are
But you left this feeling here inside me
The battle in my mind still fights me

They Do Not Define Us

“What we have, what we wish we had – ambitions fulfilled, ambitions disappointed … investments won, investments lost … elections won, elections lost – these things may occupy our attention, but they do not define us. And each of them is subject to the vagaries and serendipities of life. Our relationship with our Maker, however, depends on none of this. It is entirely in our control, for He is always at the door, and knocks for us. Our worldly successes cannot be guaranteed, but our ability to achieve spiritual success is entirely up to us, thanks to the grace of God. The best advice I know is to give those worldly things your best but never your all, reserving the ultimate hope for the only one who can grant it.”

-Mitt Romney at Liberty University

Halloween Part 3

It's about time I wrote about Halloween part 3, right!?

It was by far the most fun Halloween event of the season.

OrangeSoda gets REALLY into Halloween.

And if you didn't believe me before I posted these pictures...

then you will.

Each department selects a theme and goes ALL OUT.

The theme for my team was Hocus Pocus.

We won most creative!

We were all pretty stoked about that.

 My boss dressed up as Winnie (the red head in the middle)

She's pretty awesome, huh?

 Receptionist love 

 Zachary Binks from Hocus Pocus.

Korean rapper Psy and his crew.

Definitely the highlight of my Halloween.

 One team did a Despicable Me theme and it rocked my world.

I love those little minions. 

 Whitney was a little circus monkey

 My brother Matt's team did the Charlie and the Soda Factory theme.

Charlie is actually their manager

and they really did make an orange soda river.

 More circus freaks

V for Vendetta

So sooo creepy

 #OccupyWallStreet

And it wouldn't be an epic Halloween without the fire department showing up!

It was an awesome first Halloween at OrangeSoda!