A little late...

My one and only brother turned 15 this month and I've been meaning to give him a little tribute. 15 years old! It's weird when your youngest sibling has reached an age that you vividly remember.

We are 10 years apart, and I'll never forget when he was born. I was, at first, upset that my mom was having a boy. I thought we were supposed to be an all girl family since my cousins had all boys. I'm so glad I was wrong. As soon as I saw him in the hospital, I knew he was part mine.

I was already such a tom-boy and having a little brother gave me someone to play sports with, dig up worms, catch frogs, and play video games with. (My sisters were pretty goof with that stuff too*) He is such a great guy, and he sure isn't a kid anymore. I'm so grateful for him and for all the fun he brings to my life! Love you C.J!

Grandma, Mom, C.J.

This was Summer '08. He is now taller than me:)

Ungrateful lovers.

photos courtesy of photobucket users:)

Am I the only one who is NOT excited for Fall? Everywhere I turn, everyone I talk is so happy for Fall to arrive. Wasn't summer good to you? Didn't it let you stay outside late, swim, hike, play, vacation?

I absolutely hate letting go of summer. I hate that for the first time in months, it was cold when I walked out to my car yesterday morning. I hate seeing people in jackets and sweatshirts when it is still 75 degrees mid-day. I hate the brown fading from my shoulders.

I LOVE Summer, and it's still here for at least a week (weather-wise)! Relish it, love the sun, eat popsicles, listen to Tom Petty or the Beach Boys with the windows rolled down.

I love the holiday season, and I can't wait for Halloween, but all of you who are so eager for the leaves to change and the chill to set in need to remember how you feel January 2nd. There will still be at least 3 months of cold after January 2nd. Are you really that eager for 6-7 months of cold weather?

So please, until its only 60 degrees mid day, and the trees are all orange and red, and I see pumpkins on peoples doorsteps, no wishing Fall here earlier.

Because Fall brings Winter.

Stauffer-Cooks 1 BYU Intramurals 0

Matt, Nate, Tyler, Me, Stacie, and Megan are all on a co-ed basketball team through BYU intramurals and we had our first game tonight. I haven't played on a co-ed team since my sophomore year and it was so much fun (esp. since we won*).

However, I was so surprised at the poor sportsmanship of the other team. Nonstop complaining, cheap shots, rude comments etc. from the girls and guys on the team. Seriously, it's BYU intramurals--no recruiter is watching the game, you don't win any money, the rules are so skewed that even the refs are confused half the time so why in the world do people act like 4 year olds in time out?

My sister was stating the rules to a guy who was playing too close by saying, "guys can't guard girls," and he said back, "Someone should slap you in the mouth." WHAT!! I won't write what actions we took in retribution, but afterward she and I just laughed at how sad this guys life must be for him to feel that comment was necessary at a CO-ED INTRAMURAL GAME! He was married to the girl on the team that was complaining the whole time, so maybe I should feel bad for the guy. That's probably what he puts up with at home too. Regardless, what a loser.

I'm not sure why I'm even writing this, your mind goes to weird places when you can't sleep.

Anyway, OUR team had a good time. It's so fun to be able to play with your husband and siblings and win! Hopefully our next game isn't so heated...

Unbelievable

A win after taking the lead with three minutes left in the game! Sorry Sam, we wish you well.

I'll let you know how Matt's first night of drinking goes :)

Guys Trip

I think Matt & Ryan are feeling like this right about now.
They're meeting up with Mike in Texas to go to the BYU vs. OKLAHOMA game, and check out the new stadium.

I don't know what BYU's chances are, but I do know that Matt said if they win, and I quote, "I'm getting drunk. Just letting you know ahead of time, but I'm getting wasted." Well see:)

Meanwhile, I better find something exciting to do during my weekend alone so when he calls I don't sound too pathetic :)