Ink on my fingertips...

Faith, Hope and Courage.

2012-01-12T17:53:00.000-08:00

One of my friends from church has just been diagnosed with Acute myeloid leukemia, a somewhat rare case of cancer. He is such a funny and nice kid, and I want to send him all of the good wishes I can. I have faith that he can do this. He is a strong person who has a great spirit.

If you would like to email Spencer and give him words of encouragement, please email: thoughtsforspencer@gmail.com

If you have a twitter, please hash-tag #prayforspencer so we can get it trending!

His mom's blog: http://wawasmusings.blogspot.com/

Now, a little word from Spence:

"I believe God not only resides in the joy and new life of spring, like a reward if we make it through the winter. We can find him in every season, if were willing to look. I just happen to be in a tough season right now. Its winter for me. I trust a new and joyous season is on the way, God will bring me spring when he is ready. He just wants to meet me in the winter right now"

Homecoming 2011

2011-12-17T07:14:00.000-08:00

Mike Nielson asked me to Homecoming 2011 at James Madison HS! It was so much fun and I was so happy to go with Mikey. Here are some rad pics. :)

Sydney and I getting ready! :)

Junior year...

2011-10-18T05:45:00.000-07:00

Junior year is notorious for being the hardest and most dangerous year of not only high school, but of all your schooling carrier (Well, unless you are in Med school, but that does not count). Homework, studying, Seminary (a Mormon school that starts at 5:55 every school day) all together means no sleep (usually 2-6 hours), and a crazy brain. I am constantly on edge, always assuming (mostly correctly) that my homework has not been done, or that there is a major test or project tomorrow. Weekends are my getaway car, but sometimes school just finds a way to seep into my most calm and secluded places.

Wish me luck! I'm going to need it.

Sweet 16!!!

2011-08-30T20:25:00.000-07:00

Guess who is

SIXTEEN!!!

That's right... ME!

I am so grateful that so many people showed up to PaRtY!!!
Don't mess with us.

My silly friends.

The whole (blurry) gang!

My mom and Baba made all of the food, and my mom and I made the decorations. We played some minute-to-win-it games, did a funny quiz to see who knew me the best (Someone said my biggest fear was poverty...) and then we watched "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels". There was a huge storm when we started the movie, and so we walked down to my friends house to finish the movie. Luckily it was just down the road. We had so much fun and I am so happy that I was able to spend my birthday with the people I have spent so much time with.

I'm so old!

100+ subscribers?!?!

2011-08-30T20:18:00.000-07:00

What the...

How in the world did I get over one hundred subscribers?

I really have no clue, but if you are really reading all of this, I am grateful.

Almost there...

2011-07-19T09:28:00.001-07:00

I leave for my home on Saturday, and arrive at 7:00 p.m. Mountain time.

You have no clue how excited I am for this.

Yearbook time

2011-06-08T19:31:00.000-07:00

This year has been my first year on a yearbook staff, and yet I feel like an old timer.

When I moved, I was not expecting to switch over to the James Madison yearbook staff, because I thought it was too late into the year. But, because of their kindness, I was accepted with no question. Because of my experience with photoshop, I had the opportunity to help staff members with their pictures. I didn't do much on the book, but I helped everyone feel less burdened, which made me feel good.

I miss the American Fork yearbook staff a lot though. I miss always having the reassurance that someone will have an answer to your questions. I miss the small yet experienced staff members and all our inside jokes. I received my AFHS yearbook a few days ago, and I was so impressed. For a lot of first-timers, we did an excellent job. And it helped that a lot of my friends wrote me notes. :)

Being on the Yearbook staff has [red]efined my life in ways that you cannot imagine.

I am a YERD.

Confession...

2011-05-27T06:18:00.000-07:00

It's time I told the world the truth about me. The real me.
I've been keeping in a secret that before now, I was too afraid to tell.
Just keep it on the D.L. when you find out.
And don't judge me.

I can't tie my shoes. Or buckle them.

When I was a stubborn little four year old, my parents tried and tried to teach me how to tie my tennis shoes. They tried the story technique, but all I did was complain that the loop did not look like a tree, and the aglet defiantly did not look like a squirrel. They threatened to throw away all of my shoes with laces if I did not learn. They didn't. Finally, I learned the easy two-loops way. And ever since then I have been using that way for all of my shoes with laces. I recently tried to learn the other way, but I had no success.
And the buckle situation, you ask? I have never been able to buckle my shoes, and I don't know why. Maybe it's the bending, twisting and adjusting all while trying to buckle.
This trial that I have been going through has put a big damper on my shoe collection and my dignity. I hope you understand what I'm going through, and I hope you don't judge me.

I'm just like you. Kinda.

Painfully,
Janessa

Caution: Bad language in this post. :)

2011-05-05T07:16:00.000-07:00

Finals, State tests, grades (good and bad), Never-ending hours.
High school SUCKS.

I apologize for my language.

Looking to the FUTURE!!!

2011-04-12T14:05:00.001-07:00

Okay, I'm not a Psychic, but I try.

Truth be told, I'm bored. REALLY bored.

I should not be bored due to the fact that my to-do list is very long; but nonetheless, I am.

School is a killer (as always), my weekends are (mostly) pointless, and days off are a waste.

So I am looking to the future. Which means...

Summer.

But no summer loving. Hopefully.

It would be an understatement to say that I am excited. I am over joyous.

So here are some things I am looking forward to:

Girls Camp :

In Virginia and (maybe) Utah!

Fourth of July in D.C.:

Fireflies :

Friends visiting!

Beaches :

Humidity :

(Yes, I enjoy it.)

NO HOMEWORK :

NO SCHOOL :

(Yes, I used a picture from Recess.)

Hanging in the city:

EFY :

Again, this is a maybe...

Vacations:

Harry Potter seven part 2!!!

UTAH TRIP!

The thing that I am defiantly most excited about. This will include :

The Storytelling Festival.

Sleepovers.

Parties.

...and a lot of them. :)

And, ending it with a bang,

MY SWEET SIXTEEN!!!

I am so exited. This will be one of the best summers yet.

Cherry Blossoms...

2011-04-04T15:34:00.000-07:00

So this is the first ever spring we have spent in D.C., and the Anual Cherry blossom festival is currently going on. We were so exited to see the beautiful trees. You just don't see this kind of thing in Utah. :)

It was a really stormy day, so the pictures didn't go as well as planned.

There were cute couples taking wedding pics. I was freaking out. So cute! :)
-Janessa

IM DELETING MY BLOG.

2011-04-01T19:28:00.000-07:00

Blogging isn't really fun. It's just a waste of my time. So I have decided that enough is enough.

APRIL FOOLS.

Sorry, that was a lame joke. I will make up for it.

This is what the boys left me with this morning:

Fake poop. On my toliet.

Thanks guys.

Oh wait, the worst part, you ask?

It's edible. And they expect me to eat it.

Eww.

-James

2011-03-26T15:26:00.000-07:00

That's right. Feel bad. I'm sick.
School is stressing me out, and on top of that, my body decides to throw in a "little" case of strep with a virus. Wa-hoo. I am counting down the days until spring break when I can gaze at the South Carolina sun instead of my term papers and rising temp.

CAN TIME GO BY ANY SLOWER?!?!?! All I am asking for is a little break from my troubles.

Please?

Sigh...

Love you all.

-Janessa

March really is Madness...

2011-03-19T10:10:00.000-07:00

Okay, our whole family fills out NCAA brackets every year. Usually Andrew and Dad win, with me or my mom in second. But guess who is winning (So far)? Nathan. Of course. Anyways, I wanted to show you my picks. :)
EAST:
Third round: Ohio, G. Mason, W Virginia, Kentucky, Xavier, Syracuse, Georgia, and UNC.
Sweet sixteen: Ohio, WVA, Syracuse, UNC
Elite Eight: Ohio, UNC
Final Four: Ohio
WEST:
Third round: Duke, Michigan, Arizona, Texas, Missouri, UConn, Temple, SDSU
Sweet Sixteen: Duke, Texas, UConn, SDSU
Elite Eight: Duke, SDSU
Final Four: Duke
SOUTH-EAST:
Third round: Pittsburgh, Butler, UT state, Wisconsin, Gonzaga, BYU (Yeah Baby!!!), UCLA, Florida
Sweet Sixteen: Pittsburgh, Wisconsin, BYU, Florida
Elite Eight: Pittsburgh, BYU
Final four: (Unfortunately) Pittsburgh
SOUTH-WEST:

Third round: Kansas, UNLV, Richmond, Louisville, Georgetown, Purdue, Florida State, Notre Dame

Sweet Sixteen: Kansas, Richmond, Georgetown, Notre Dame

Elite Eight: Kansas, Notre Dame

Final Four: Kansas

CHAMPIONSHIP:

Ohio vs. Kansas

WINNER:

Kansas!!!

Well, there you have it. As much as I would have liked BYU to win, there is no way. Kansas is just a really good team this year.

UPDATE: 3/19/11

I did O.K. in the third round. I lost Louisville to Morehead (Who didn't???), Georgetown to VCU, Utah State to Kansas State (I know, I know...), Xavier to Marquette, Georgia to Washington, And Missouri to Cincy.

Okay, So I did terrible, But all of the teams that I lost were going to lose the next set.

Thanks for listening to my ramblings!

Sneezing

2011-03-13T16:01:00.000-07:00

This is a conversation I had with Nathan when he came home from school on Wednesday.

Me: Hey Nay-Nay, How was school today?

Nathan: Good.

Me: Did you learn anything?

Nathan: Ummm... Yeah, what's school for?

Me: What did you learn?

Nathan: I don't remember.

Me: (Laughing) Well, what did you do?

Nathan: I SNEEZED FIVE TIMES IN A ROW!!!

Me: You counted?

Nathan: Yeah, Don't you count when you sneeze?

Me: No...

Nathan: Girls are just plain weird.

Gotta love that boy.

FACELIFT

2011-02-28T05:39:00.000-08:00

Oh. Yes.

We just got a major facelift.

(Not me, the blog...)

If this blog were person... It would look like these people. Except for this blog is not superficial. (I can hear the "Ooohhh... BURN's from all the way in VA.) I'm kidding. Sort of.

So rejoice in this new beginning. Gone are the days of cheap backgrounds and annoying ads. Why?

BECAUSE I CAN SPEAK HTML!!! WOO-HOO!!!

Once again...

2011-02-17T13:32:00.000-08:00

Jane Austen's most read novel stares at me from my bookshelf. It beckons me, calling me to its pages. I stride across the room, scooping it up and then I proceed devourer the pages from page one.

Okay, so it's safe to say that I am obsessed. Watch out world...

I am reading Pride and Prejudice once again.

Really, this is only the third time. Okay, so it's the fourth. If you have not read one of the best books ever, go read it or forever stay on my black list (I actually do have a black list, and you do NOT want to be on it...).
I often find myself comparing my mood that day to one of the sisters:

Elizabeth: Stubborn but witty. And Sarcastic.

Jane: Kind and Happy about everything.

Mary: Just wants to read a book.

Kitty: Just going along with what everybody else does.

Lydia: Selfish, always shopping obsessing over... Boys. (blech...)

Just to let you know. :)

James, Janessa

New School...

2011-02-12T21:12:00.000-08:00

So, after three weeks of blissful vacation, it is time to snap back into reality.

Which means school.

O.K., so it was getting a little boring at the house; But not boring enough to throw me back into the U.S. school system. My first day was super confusing. I had no clue where everything was, when everything was, and who everyone were. It was overall confusing. In Virginia, the schools have seven periods, but have the second period everyday. This was a huge contrast to my eight-period A-day and B-day schedule. But, slowly I got used to the change. Here are my classes:

Period 1: English 10 Honors

Period 2: Chemistry Honors

Period 3: Francias un

Period 4: Yearbook

Period 5: Advanced Chior

Period 6: Algebra 2

Period 7: P.E. and DRIVER'S ED!!!

Holy cow. I'm driving. If you live east of the Mississippi, watch out.

Slowly I am making friends and fitting into the terrifing world we call high school.

WISH ME LUCK! :)

Virginia...

2011-01-27T19:03:00.000-08:00

We arrived in Virginia on Tuesday, the seventeenth. We reached our home and were so exited to discover this brand-new place. A couple days later, The McCoy family came and brought the craziness but happiness of three more boys and a girl! I also gained my first boyfriend of Virginia. He has gorgeous blue eyes, blond hair and adorable dimples. Then again, he is five. :) Oh, I haven't even told you the best part of Virginia!!!

The ocean is only TWO HOURS away!!! It's great.

I am starting to love it here, and I am so glad that we moved to such a beautiful place. I am missing my family and friends immensely, and I cannot wait until the summer to see them.
I promise to keep you posted!!!

Me, Four Boys and 2,000 Miles- Day one

2011-01-16T16:34:00.000-08:00

Southern Utah, Colorado and Kansas…
Yesterday Andrew, Dad and I left Cedar Hills and headed towards Moab to pick up Nathan and Harrison. When we got there, I was so happy to see them! I hadn’t seen them for over two weeks, and I forgot how much I love little boys. Funny story: Yesterday morning, Nathan woke up and told Grandma that “It was going to be one of those days.” When Grandma asked if that was good or bad, he replied “I don’t know, I guess we will find out.” They took such good care of our funny little boys, and we are so grateful for that. After a delicious dinner and great sleep, we woke up bright and early (Well, bright and early for me, It was only 7), said goodbye to Grandma and Grandpa Cozzens and left for the first day of intense driving. Southern Utah was pretty fast. When we got to Colorado, It turned mountainous and windy fast. We passed Vail while staring out the window looking at the beautiful houses imagining living there, let alone having them as vacation homes (Well, not Andrew, he just wanted to Snowboard there). We also passed tons of long tunnels, entertaining ourselves by honking and rolling down the windows. Finally we hit Denver, and we were all either half-asleep, sick to our stomachs, or blogging (and a certain person was doing all three…). But that was not the end of our day’s journey. From Denver, It is practically flat until the Appalachians. So here I am, in the middle of Kansas blogging to you because I am that dedicated. Nothing around but weeds, windmills and trucks. Tomorrow everyone is looking forward to only driving a short amount (Three hours!) and then stopping at the Great Bear Lodge, a hotel with a WATERPARK! Heck yes. See you tomorrow… 

I don't want to say goodbye...

2011-01-13T18:46:00.000-08:00

Well, the end of the term is over, which means... I'm gone.
My house is empty, the walls are bare. But amazing memories will always be with me. I am so grateful I had the opportunity to be in the neighborhood I am in, and go to high school here (even for the short time I did). I am grateful for the wonderful people I met here and the fun we had together. I will remember them for the rest of my life.
But, remember: This isn't goodbye.

Thank you so much for sticking with me through the years. Sometimes I can be a pain in the butt (trust me, I know... I have to live with myself.), And I am mean, grumpy, and Bipolar. You guys have been with me when I have gone through my moods, sarcastic jokes and my loud voice, and I am so grateful to you for that.

Wow. I feel like I'm babbling.

Anyways, Virginia will be an amazing adventure, and I know that. I am exited to start this new chapter in my life. I really think that Vienna will be fun for me. I will be more independent and care-free. I can go and do and be anything I want. I feel like I have the world at my Ink-stained fingertips. And Virginia will help me. It's just a new chapter in my book. I can always look back and reminisce, But I want to finish the book and become who I am. Thank you for all you do. This isn't goodbye, I promise.

Turn the Page...

I'll be home for Christmas...

2010-12-24T12:54:00.001-08:00

For probably the last time, I will be home for Christmas.

Well, at least THIS home.

Christmas has always been my favorite time of year. Not for the presents or for the parties, but for the feeling and the people that is around me. I start listening to my favorite songs on December 1st, making sure a cup of hot chocolate is next to me. I love seeing family and friends gathering and wishing each other a Merry Christmas.

This picture was taken after the Provo Tabernacle was burnt down last week. They retrieved a painting of Christ from the middle of the fire, and amazingly...

I just thought that was a nice reminder during the Christmas season.

On that side note, the Provo tabernacle was close to my heart. I did many, MANY choir concerts there, and I can still remember it in my head: The big wooden doors, The "Princess" towers, the pretty doorhandles, the smell, the beautiful Stain glass windows... I could go on and on about that building. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to be in there as many times as I did, and I am sad to let it go.

As this is my last Christmas in this house, Memories flood my mind of Christmas past. But a lot of things about Christmas will be the same: Doing December the first, Watching "A Christmas Story", Snow (hopefully), and having my family around.

I love you all and wish you the best of Holidays.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Boxes, boxes EVERYWHERE!

2010-12-22T22:27:00.001-08:00

So...
We are packing like mad, and it is STRESS.COM!
Getting rid of everything we do not need, and keeping things we do. Making sure everything is organized and safe in their individual boxes, not over packing, but stuffing everything in as much as possible to conserve space.
Wow.
This is how packing a house does NOT look like:

Yeah, No.

My room feels more like this:

I swear I have kept every Valentine, every birthday card and every homework assignment I have ever done.

It's terrible.

I feel like a hoarder.

D.C., HERE I COME!

2010-12-20T16:21:00.000-08:00

I have sometimes thought about moving, But I didn't ever think I would move out of Utah, Let alone Utah County.

If you have not heard the latest news, then you are missing out on a lot. My Mom (as most of you know) has been working for the senator-elect Mike Lee. As soon as he was elected, he offered my Mom and Dad a job in D.C. They said no for a while, but then started to consider it. Finally, they told me. You would think that I would be crushed and bawling my eyes out every night, But I was surprisingly O.K. with it. I think it will be a great opportunity to see what else is out there in the world. I will be able to see things and do things that otherwise would not be available to me here in Utah.
But I am still pretty scared.
I know everything will be fine in Virgina (Vienna,Virginia to be exact) but I am scared to leave. All of my family and friends are here. Leaving them will be really hard, even if I will visit a lot. I am grateful that I have this blog so I can keep in touch with everyone in Utah, and the few scattered in the U.S.
Let us move on to lighter subjects....
I got my Y.W. recognition last month, and I was so happy to get that done and over with. It has taken me a long time, and I have worked very hard for it. I got it pretty early, but I thought it was best to get it before I move.
Whoops, I brought it up again.
Well, keep checking back for wondrous updates on my life. I promise to keep you updated on all of the craziness and fun we are having in D.C., even if my Mother will not (Just kidding Mom! It's not you, It's life).
STAY TUNED! :)
-Janessa

This is the kind of EPIC that defines a generation... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part one

2010-11-20T12:37:00.001-08:00

I can think of very few things that top Harry Potter movie premieres. Me and 2,000 of my closest friends (Including Kaylah Hassard, Alison Brown, Tyler George, and others who I did not see) gathered at the American Fork cinema for a night of magic. Kaylah and I arrived in the freezing cold six hours early to wait in line. We played cards, talked and froze (In our Hogwarts attire of course). There was an epic fan battle where I killed a Ravenclaw and Griffindor student, Dumbledore, and torchered Ginny and Professor Flitwick (I was on Voldemort's side, If you can't tell). I would like to consider myself an outstanding Slytherin. Alison came later with lots of blankets. We were kind of worried about the nudity scene, but it was not even close to as bad as they made it out to be. A couple of times they told us to move closer, and to stand because they were going to get us in soon (Lies). We had a grand old time staying outside, but it was time to go. At ten thirty we ran as fast as we could to the theater and got AMAZING seats. We then went outside and met George (Tyler George, not George Weasley) and talked. He got seats to the 12:03 showing, and was bragging about how he would know everything eight minutes before us. It was time to go and I got my Diet Coke, my crunch a bunch, and sat down. We saw THE STUPIDEST preview for Cowboys and Aliens. We thought it was a joke, but it wasn't. We also saw the Narnia and Kung Fu Panda previews. Then it started. The whole theater erupted as we watched a shot of Scrimigor telling the wizarding world that the ministry still has power... ITS AMAZING!!! During the whole movie, I looked over at Kaylah saying "This is amazing. This is amazing. This is amazing." I really still can't think of another word. It was SO good. The nudity scene was for like, three seconds and it was shoulders and backs. I was mad about it still, but it was not close to the ridiculous reviews. It ended perfectly, and I am ITCHING to see it again. I really honestly think that this was the best movie out of all of them. It stayed true to the books, the acting was brilliant, and it had the perfect mix of humor and sadness. I cannot wait until the next movie.
EXPECTO PATRONUM!!! :)

Things you can't do with a broken toe...

2010-11-17T21:26:00.000-08:00

Here is how it went over....

I was at my American Heritage Youth Chorus choir concert, ready to sing that high F loud and proud. I got decked out in our ghetto silk skirt, flow top, perfect pearls and, of course, My outrageous high heels. Fast forward an hour. I hit that high F much to my great surprise (I had not been able to for a week due to my illness), I forgot the words to half of the songs, and I posed for many pictures for my dad with his "Big boy" camera, and now I was greeting my adoring fans. My feet were killing me (Remember those high heels???), So I naturally took them off in the middle of the floor (While still talking to my fans). Four minutes later, I was walking off when... OUCH! I tripped over those high heels and watched as my THREE TOES were bent in a very unnatural fashion.
So now looking at my big-as-mini-pumpkins toes, I have realized a few things you cannot do with broken toes.

You cannot fix it.

You cannot paint or clip your toenails.

You cannot tell your little brother they are broken, or else he will examine.
You cannot wear heels to school the next day.

You cannot wiggle them.

You cannot look at your toes and say "They are so cute!".

You cannot feel normal.

You cannot walk normal.

I have also learned just normal facts...

You have to waddle like a duck to go downstairs.

Going upstairs is worse then downstairs.

Try not to plan a broken toe on the day of Yearbook deadline
Ibuprofen is from heaven.
The wrappings are not attractive.
I am happy it wasn't bad.

I am thankful that this is not something life-changing and that it will heal in just a week.

On a side note...

HARRY POTTER SEVEN (THE MOVIE) IS COMING OUT TOMORROW!!!
I am so stoked. I have been waiting for this moment ever since I read "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four, Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.". I LOVE HARRY POTTER. I really do. We are going at midnight with my friends Ali and Kaylah. Although I heard there is a nude scene, and I am not so stoked about that. I know exactly where it is so I can protect my innocence.

See you! :)

~James, Janessa

English H. poem... :P

2010-11-11T21:07:00.000-08:00

HEY EVERYBODY!!!

O.K., So here is the deal:
For my crazy hard Honors English class, I am required to write poems and share them. I know that you know I am not the type, and I'm not. But, nonetheless, I have to share. Surprisingly, I thought this one is pretty good (Well, compared to my others...) or at least better then my "Silver Sharpie" poem... I will totally not be offended if you skip over this entry.

The Red Bird at my Window
The red bird at my window comes back every noon,
Acting subtle,
Saying few.
Every time he leaves me,
He comes back the next day.
I tell him to stop,
Do something out of the ordinary.
He doesn’t listen.
Continuing in his charade,
I shout, I scream.
Still the red bird at my window comes back every noon.
Stay or leave! I say,
You can’t have both.
Please make up your mind,
For if you continue,
Someday I will leave this dreary window.
Still the red bird at my window comes back every noon,
But instead he finds my window is closed,
The curtains drawn.
The red bird at my window cries now,
Knowing he is too late.

If you made it this far, Congratulations. If you want to give me criticism, It is totally welcome, and it is actually a part of my grade. THANK YOU FOR READING!!! :)

-Janessa

High School...

2010-10-05T17:48:00.000-07:00

Soooooo.... I made it.

Not as bad as I thought, not as scary, worse with homework. Like, WAY worse. I never thought I would say this, but Jr. high was a breeze. I need to work on my journalism/writing skills, so that's why I am here. I have not seen you since march because I have a life. Just kidding, I was just to busy... EXCUSE!

So, I am officially an AF cavewoman now. I didn't really have cave spirit before, but now I defiantly do. It's fun. Even though our football team are COUGH! losers... COUGH!

I hope to have you hear from me soon, but you know me. You probably will not. :)

-James, Janessa

School, Sleep and... Snakes?

2010-03-29T11:23:00.000-07:00

I dream of a day when knowledge comes in pills. You go to your doctor every year and he says:
"So it says that you need your... Fifteen-year old pill? Here it is! See you later."
Then I would go home and enjoy life as it is. It would be summer everyday and I would have experienced... FREEDOM! Don't worry, the day will come soon. But hopefully it will not be after I am out of school.

I know what most of you are thinking... Lame excuse.

Hey!

I am in high school, and I have more important things to do than vent on a blog. Things like... sleeping. Which I have done very little of. I got this App on my Itouch that tells me how sleep deprived I am. I go to sleep very late and wake up very early. What can I say? I am more of a night owl then a morning person. ask any of my family or anyone who has gone to E.F.Y., Girl's camp or Trek with. Then it tells me to go to sleep earlier. What?!? Have they ever heard of Homework? Then it tells me to sleep in a bit. Hello? How am I supposed to get my hair perfectly pinned in time? Pft. Have you heard the saying:

"Early to bed, Early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise." ?

At least I got half of it right. On weekdays. '

I'm exhausted.

I have to come up with another S word.

Lets see...

Snakes.

Hate them. I'm not terrifed of them, but they arn't the best.

Spiders are a different matter. (Shudder)

Enjoy this picture of a snake:

UpDaTe!!!

2010-01-22T20:19:00.000-08:00

As you all probably know from word or by my mom's blog (http://www.ourjamesfamilyblog.blogspot.com/), We decided to take a family trip to Italy. I will post some of my favorite photos when I get the chance. Italy was everything I could hope for plus more. I loved Tuscany, Venice, Rome, Florence,... Pretty much everywhere I went. We met some awesome people, and I loved visiting with my cousins. If you want complete long details, go to my mom's blog (listed above). Unfortunately, I am a full-time high school student who has been piled with homework, chores and sickness.

It's always hard for me to write the new year in my journal. Just as I get used to writing the year, It changes on me. And, to make matters worse, my geometry teacher docks points when the date is wrong. :P

The third Semester has started, and I am so glad that we are more than halfway done. This semester I have said goodbye to Foods and P.E., and said hello to being a T.A. and Musical Theater. I am (Obviously) continuing Seminary, Geometry, Biology, Concert Singers, Honors English and World Civ. I am taking three classes online (Heath, Computer tech and Fitness for life) so that when I go to A.F. high, I will be able to have enough room for my many electives. I also want to take History sometime during the summer.

I am exited to say that Ali Brown, my eternal BFF (One of the many...) might move into my ward!!! I am way exited. I can just imagine us in High School together. We have adopted five fish, in which we have joint custody of. Except for the fact that Fabio died. Eulogy soon to follow.

I am just waiting for High school and summer. That's pretty much my life right now.

Ciao!
- :) Janessa James (:

Remember me???

2009-11-03T15:50:00.000-08:00

Uhh... yeah. I am a really big flake and I know it. I remind myself of a quote I heard today.
"Procrastinators of the Universe UNITE!!!.... Tomorrow." My Summer post is almost done, BTW.

So, My Halloween was AMAZING!!!! I invited Mckenna, Jamy, Jessi and Lizzie (Lizzie didn't come) to come over to my house and party. We did nails, Hair, makeup and costumes; and then we ate then went trick-or-treating at Avaneu. (Is that how you spell it???) Then we left for the stake dance.
What else... Well, School started, Four months ago...
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Hmm... Comic relief.
"The average woman would rather have beauty than brains because the average man can see better than he can think." - A really righteous dude. LOL.
Ah! Here is something to talk about! My class schedule...
A1: Biology
A2: Concert singers
A3: Honor's English
A4: World civilizations
B1: Foods
B2: P.E.
B3: Geometry
B4: Seminary
There you go...
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I love dots!!!
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I think I might have ADD. Hmmm...
I am soooooooo exited about our trip to Italy! We are leaving in Six weeks and counting! I am also exited about our "James family church and U.S. history tour." A.K.A. JFCUSHT. For short. Sarah and I are going to do something really fun for all of the grand kids, but I can't tell you because it is a secret!
Ahhh!!! I remembered! My summer bucket list! Kay, Here is what I got done:

Take a early morning walk three times a week:
Uh..... Next.
Read a brand new undescovered book :
Check! Have you ever heard of "I capture the castle"???
Put more books and movies on my iPod
Check! I Got Classic books and Serpendipity.
Ride top slides on seven peaks:
Check!!! That was SOOOOO scary!
Get glitter toes:
Nope. We didn't have the time.
Learn two songs on the piano:
Check! Lord I would follow thee and Diana.
Learn how to french braid:
Check! But I'm not good at it...
Cook 3 meals for my family(by myself)
Check!
Learn some Italiano.
Sì! L'ho fatto!
Watch HP 6... :P
Woot!!!! Best. Potter film. Ever.
Earn some Molah.
Check! EJ summer camp!
Do the James Family Newsletter
I think I did it once...
Learn some ballroom:
Check! I learned the waltz, the tango, and the ChaCha!!!
Make at least 4 funny videos:
Hahahahha.... Good times. (Check!)
Update my Blog at least weekly:
Umm.... I think you know the answer to that one.
Make an E.J. blog:
Check! Wrote one post: Welcome!
Get a iPod docking station:
Check!

Anyways...
Have fun with life.

:) Janessa James (:

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I know, I know... I will update my blog soon. I swear I am working on it!!!

2009-07-23T22:10:00.000-07:00

You know your Mormon if...

2009-06-07T18:13:00.000-07:00

I joined this group on Facebook that has made this huge list of things that you do if you are Mormon. There are a LOT of things, so I narrowed it down to my favorites, the funny ones and the ones that apply to me. Here it is:

You know your Mormon if...

You say "Provo", "Salt lake", or "Palmyra" without the state and automatically assume that the whole world knows where those places are,

There is a son on a mission and mom is pregnant with another,

You go to a church potluck and there is every type of Jello imaginable,

8 kids in a family is "average",

Your 12th, 14th and 16th birthdays are the best birthdays of your life,

You know how to pronounce and spell Mahonri Moriancumer,

You know what ZL, DL, AP, PPI, BYC, SYC, YSA, GA, EQP, EFY, YC, CTR, and BYU all stand for,

Modest is Hottest

Youth Conference, EFY, and Girls Camp are the best 3 weeks of the year,

When asked who your favorite movie star, you always reply Kirby Heyborne,

You drive into the church parking lot and at least half the lot is filled with 12 passenger vans,

You "Bless this food to nourish and strengthen" your body before eating doughnuts,

Going 24 hours without eating is no longer a challenging thing,

A "Caffeine High" is eating a king size chocolate bar,

You have more than one aunt/uncle that is younger than you,

Being a "rebel" is drinking Mountain Dew more than twice in one week,

BYU has been you're dream school since you were 5,

Your family spends more than 500 dollars on groceries each month at Costco.

You think that the deacons, teachers, and priests in your church are either cute or really obnoxious (or sometimes both...)

You know how to make brownies/cookies/frosting/muffins/pancakes/waffles from scratch,

You know what "from scratch" means,

You have never had your own room and will never have your own room because you go from home to college and college to marriage,

You think it's rude to call or come to someones home unannounced on Monday night,

At least one of your salad bowls is at a neighbor's house,...

Anyways, If you want to join the facebook group it is really fun. If you don't want to or if you don't have a facebook account, You will here the new funny ones on my blog. Now it is time for an update! (dum da da dum da da UPDATE!!!)

Kay, so first off, I got my schedule but it was online and it expired. But I didn't get a certain Math teacher (Not naming names... Fiack...), and I got Mr. Myers! Woot! But I can't think about school right now. I finally got to a point where I don't freak out when I wake up in the morning and it says 7:30...

Stacy had her babies last Sunday. They are healthy and Beautiful. Their names are Hazel and Elsie. I am so exited for Stacy and Nick and wish them luck!

E.J. is starting this Tuesday, and I am Psyched! I made a blog for it (It was on my bucket list... CHECK!) It is http://www.ejsummercamp.blogspot.com/ . (Liz, you need to put a comment on it and put your email so I can put you as an admin!)

I broke or sprained my toe today. It hurts and I can't do anything about it... :(

Other than those things, I am pretty much just having fun in the sun. OH! One more thing. Lizzie sat on our broken chair and fell through. Ha! I am still laughing!

Anyways, Olive you all!

Sorry that this was a long post... :)

:) Janessa James (:

P.S. Isn't summer supposed to be warm and sunny???

My summer bucket list

2009-05-30T23:46:00.000-07:00

Since this is the first day of the first week of summer, I wanted to make a Summer bucket list. I am going to tag four people to do the same thing. Here are my four people!

Stacey James
Lizzie Haws
Stacey Hansen
Sarah James (If she will ever blog again...)

O.K. Here is my bucket list:

Take a early morning walk three times a week
Read a brand new undescovered book
Put more books and movies on my iPod
Ride top slides on seven peakes
Get glitter toes
Learn two songs on the piano
Learn how to french braid
Cook 3 meals for my family(by myself)
Learn some Italiano
Watch HP 6... :P
Earn some Molah
Do the James Family Newsletter
Learn some ballroom
Make at least 4 funny videos
Update my Blog at least weekly
Make an E.J. blog
Get a iPod docking station (Already done!)

Rules for Tagging: You have to have at least ten Items on your list, and you have to get at least half of them done by September 1st, 2009. Once you have been tagged, you must tag at least two people who have not been tagged.

I hope to get most of these done, But it will be hard. (especially the top slides at seven peaks...) I will update you on what I have gotten done and what else I am doing.

See Ya!

:) Janessa James (:

Hey...

2009-05-27T15:13:00.000-07:00

Yeah, I think I am going to delete my blog... Just kidding! I would never do that. So, I am sorry that I haven't been writing for a month but life has been busy. So we are ready for an update. Here is the list:
1. If you have read my mom's blog lately (http:/www.ourjamesfamilyblog.blogspot.com) you would know that my grandparents might move up here! I am so exited that I will be able to see them more, and yet I am sad that we will not be able to go on those big trips to Moab anymore.
2. E.J. is back! This year's theme is "E.J. all around the world." We added Emily in the picture this year for more help. we handed out flyer's last Monday and did not finish, so I had to finish passing them out yesterday. Phew! I'm glad that's over. P.S. we might do another blog for E.J., but we will see.
3. Memorial day was lots of fun with my cousins. We went to Karen's Grave and then to the Serra park for a picnic. I found the perfect tree to climb! I didn't even get a scratch (but I did get sap in my hair)! It was lots of fun.
4. We babysat two baby ducklings for Mary Jones (A really good friend of ours from the ward) Thursday-Saturday and they were SO cute! They would just snuggle you on the couch! I was really sad when we had to give them back.
5.Our YW leaders got released last Sunday. I was really sad to see Stacy, Kurstin and Holly to go. I matured a lot with them. (Ask any of them!)
6.SCHOOL IS ALMOST OUT!!! I am so psyched for summer. I will be very busy though. I am not going to have very much free time, but it is more than I have now! I feel like Sharpay this week! Just kidding, I'm WAY more popular...
Lots of Love,
:) Janessa James (:

Guys and Dolls

2009-04-25T20:43:00.000-07:00

I signed up for musical theater last year thinking it would be just a easy grade and it wouldn't take too much of my time. I was right about the grade, but I certainly wasn't right about the work. I have had to go to dress rehearsal every day this week from 4th period to six. It's fun, but it's not the best to have lots of people running around yelling at you for putting on the wrong costume or if you’re in the wrong place or doing the wrong thing. My parts are a member of the mission band, a sightseer and a table observer. I have 4 costumes, 15 costume changes and 3 different hairstyles that I have to change and go back to throughout the whole play. My favorite (and only) line in the play is "Halleluiah!" Performances are Tuesday-Saturday of next week from 7:00 to about 9:00. Ahhh!!! I am really stressed because we are WAY behind due to the fact that we switched plays three weeks into the semester. Oh well. I know that it will be lots of fun.
Today Lizzie and I watched "What about Bob" right after play rehearsal and chores. Everyone was surprised last week when I told them that I have never seen it. Then Lizzie swore that she would make me watch it. So I did and I loved it! It was probably one of the most hilarious movies I have ever seen! I highly recommend it. Today's Quote is from the movie.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I'm baby stepping. I'm doing the work. I'm not a slacker! Give me! Give me! I need! I need! Give me! Give me!"
See ya!
:) Janessa James (:

P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SARAH JAMES WHO IS TURNING 13!!!

I'd rather be in school...

2009-04-16T09:49:00.000-07:00

This week has been the worst spring break ever! My Grandma has to have surgery while we take care of Debbie and Grandpa. But that's not the bad part at all. If you haven't looked outside lately, Its snowing. Hard. It's Freeeeeeeeezing! Sally gave birth to four baby kittens on Monday under our neighbors porch while we were at Moab. We were worried sick about them with the storm. Yesterday we tried our best to get them out but they were in too far. We decided to leave a warm blanket on top of a heating pad so they would stay warm for the night. We woke up this morning to find one of them dead. I had to take it out and it was very sad. We are trying to find the rest of them still but we can't. and on top of all of that, I'm sick. I would really rather be in school right now.
On a brighter note, The thing I am most exited about is End of school and Jen and Stacey's babies!
See y'all later!
:) Janessa James (:
P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MADISON HARWARD!!!

Almost...

2009-04-07T15:35:00.001-07:00

This post is called almost because there is lot of things ALMOST here! Here is my fantabulous list!
1. Easter! (5 more days!)
2. Spring break! (4 more days!)
3. My closet and room being clean! (Hopefully 1 or 2 days!)
4. May!!! (34 more days!)
5. END OF SCHOOL!!! (54 more days!)
6. BEGINNING OF SUMMER!!! (56 more days!)
7. Stacey's babies! (July!)
8. Jen's Babies!(August!)
9. Trek (June!)
10. Girl's Camp! (August?)
11. EJ super summer camp! (Throught the summer)
I have a LOT of things to look forward to! I am exited most of all for... GUESS. Comment and tell me which one I am most exided about.
Arn't you just LOVING the new and improved weather? I acctually ate lunch outside today! But I was wearing white pants... Talk about opposition in all things! :) GET OFF OF THE COMPUTER AND GO OUTSIDE!!!
With lots of love,
:) Janessa James (:

P.S. Sorry about the huge picture! Isn't it cute though? I was about six. Anyways, Happy easter!

Bitter-Sweet Sixteen

2009-03-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

As most of you know from my Mom's blog, my brother Andrew turned sixteen on March 9, 2009. Now I don't mind that he is turning a year older, I only care about one thing:
Getting his licence.

For all of you who do not have an older brother or sister that has gone through this, you CANNOT fathom. It is probably one of the most terrifying, nerve-racking thing I have ever gone through. I would trade 5 of my car accidents to never go through this. My fear is not because I don't trust Andrew; But rather the fact that I have to go through that in only 2 1/2 years. I really never HAVE to drive. I could just bike everywhere. Or catch a ride with somebody else. It is very weird to see some of my friends getting ready to get there permit. Take a deep breath Janessa... Only 1/3 teens experience a car accident. AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any help/advice???
:) Janessa James (:

Kiss me I'm... English. :(

2009-03-17T15:03:00.000-07:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!! As a tradition, I wore a totally mis-matching green outfit. I loved the little looks all of you gave me. HA! I'M NOT AS MIS-MATCHED AS YOU THINK! Is there anyone out there (other than my relatives) that are not anything really cool? I'm English and Welsh. Nothing real exiting. I envy the people who can say: "Oh, yeah. I'm related to Atilla the hun. And Cleopatra. And I'm Italian. And Greek." Humph. Some people bug me. Anyways, I say anyways a lot. OOOH! OOOH! I got one! I'm related to NOAH!

Hoping you have fun with your Irish heritage today! (If you have any..)
:) Janessa James (:

Skiing, Facebook, St. David's and Braces...

2009-02-26T17:25:00.001-08:00

We have been planing to go skiing with our family for a long time but never really got to it; But when Brighton ski resort said that kids ski free, We were there. We went shopping on Friday for last minute things. (For me it was everything; I haven't gone out in the snow very much this season) We woke up at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday (That's a first...) and we all packed everything into the car. My mom decided to stay home because she hates skiing and snow. We were about to go to the canyons but Brighton has a bigger resort. We got out, put our boots on and headed up the hill with my dad carrying 3 pairs of skis and sticks (Harrison, Nathan and his). The first time through everyone fell, but then We got better towards the end. I recommend Brighton to all families and beginners. For you hot-shot-experts out there, Brighton does have some very good double black diamonds, as well as very good back country skiing, but it is not the best. Here are some awesome pictures:

Us at lunch

Nathan and I... Don't comment on my fatness; I swear it's the coat.

I got a facebook last Friday and it is safe to say that I am addicted. I have 215+ friends; more than my mom, my brother and my dad. I don't know what it is but I need to pay more attention to my blog. I promise I love blogging more. Anyways, if you have a facebook and actually know me, become my friend! And if you see that I am on, Tell me to get off and update my blog. You will be doing me a favor. And may I say to Lizzie: HA!!! I can still update my blog and belong to facebook.

Last Sunday (March 1st) was St. David's day. St. David was a welsh saint. To me, St. David's day means lots of interesting food that I haven't tried yet. Whether I like it or not, It is still a fun holiday. After we ate, Sarah and I took all of the kids downstairs and then went upstairs and listened to the adults planning our James family church and U.S. history tour. It sounds like TONS of fun! Sarah and I made a countdown. It can be seen on the James family Newsletter blog. I am aware that it is not until June 2010, but I cannot wait!

Yesterday I went to the orthodontist office with high hopes that I would get my braces off, but of course They told me that I MIGHT get the DATE that I would get my braces off NEXT time. I AM SO MAD RIGHT NOW!!! Any help people? How did you get through braces?

I really hope it rains and that it doesn't snow tonight. I miss dancing in the rain.

"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about dancing in the rain."

:) Janessa James (:

P.S. Don't you hate the new follower blogs? They are ugly. :(

My blogging madness...

2009-02-15T21:01:00.000-08:00

I think most of you are sick of my good-for-nothing blog posts; but hey, that's me. My mom and Dad went to D.C. for Valentine's day while Andrew, Harrison, Nathan and I were at my Baba's house. What did I do on Valentine's day? Well, I baked sugar cookies, I helped my Baba get a blogger account, and then I babysat for the karallis'. Now most of the people would think that was a lame and uneventful Valentine's day, but I couldn't think of anything better than spending my Valentine's night with Tom hanks and Meg Ryan. Hey, It's not like I have anything better to do.
Right now I am blogging in my Grandpa's study while Harrison plays his flute, Andrew drums his drumsticks and Nathan draws with their stuff from Williams burg. My Baba, Yaya and Mom are talking about cooking and my Grandpa and Dad are talking about... Well, I don't know what they are talking about. I will go find out.

See you Later!!!
:) Janessa James (:

Happy Valentines Day!!!

2009-02-14T20:44:00.000-08:00

Just wishing everyone a happy Valentines day. Here are some cool facts about this holiday:

Over 50 percent of all Valentine's Day cards are purchased in the six days prior to the observance, making Valentine's Day a procrastinator's delight.
188 million Valentine's Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine's Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion.
Research reveals that more than half of the U.S. population celebrates Valentine's Day by purchasing a greeting card.
In Medieval times, girls ate bizarre foods on St Valentine's Day to make them dream of Boys.
73% of Valentine Day flowers are bought by men, whereas women buy only 23% of Valentine flowers.
Around 3% of pet owners prefer to give Valentine gifts to their pets, as they are more grateful than humans.

There it is! Have a wonderful Valentines day!

With Love,

:) Janessa James (:

James Family Newsletter Blog

2009-02-08T17:42:00.000-08:00

This post is mainly for the James family. Sarah and I have thought that it would be best if we had a blog for the James family newsletter. We would like to make this blog only available for James family members. If you would like to have access to the newsletter's blog, I NEED YOUR E-MAILS!!! Either call Me, Email me, Email my mom, Whatever you feel like doing.

Thank you!!!
:) Janessa James (:

Horray to my #1 fans!!!

2009-02-02T13:34:00.000-08:00

Now, I know that some of you are thinking that It is pointless to write just about your followers, and you are WRONG!!! But, there is another reason too. It really bugs me that when I scroll down to the bottom of my blog to do something with the music, I see my THANKSGIVING post! That just kills me! One of my new years resolutions is to blog more. Even if it is just one more post then I did last year. Anyways....

Hooray! we made it to ten followers! FOLLOWERS PEOPLE!!! I didn't even think that anyone would read this random blog of mine, let alone FOLLOW it!!! Ten people who have officially made my day:

Lizzy Johnson
My mad dawg (Maddy)
Lizzie Haws
Jessi Freeman
Chantel England
My awesome YW leader, Holly
Jen Marx
My aunt Stacey
My YW Pres. Stacy Hansen

THANK YOU!!! All of you rock my world!

Love ya!

:) Janessa James (:

Be mine...

2009-01-31T17:00:00.001-08:00

Well, as you can see I changed my layout, my songs, and my picture. The only thing that is missing is my new posts! Well, don't you worry. They are on their way. But until then, here is my update for today.
Our Young woman's Has been hard at work for our New beginnings which was today. Me and my friend Jamy Morris were in Charge of teaching the new beehives about integrity. I have been bustling about trying to find cute purple stuff for our table. Here's what I came up with:

Purple flowers
Picture of Jesus
YW Personal Progress Manual
Purple diary
2 one dollar bills
purple faith in god pamphlet

So, It ended up not being the best table, but I thought it was pretty good. We gave our little talk, passed out the Integrity charms and then listened to Elder Holland's talk from "A brand new year" celebration. It was very insperational. That's pretty much all that I did.

Love you all!

:) Janessa James (:

Hey! there is only 348 more days until Christmas!!!

2009-01-10T12:02:00.000-08:00

If you have not noticed yet, I have been gone on vacation to for a while. I am sorry that I did not update there, But seriously, Who would update your blog when you are in the happiest place on earth???
Is anybody else sad and a little mad about "The cutest blog on the block"? I can't Change My holiday layout until it is all back and done updating... :(
Anyways, TONS more posts are coming, so don't give up all hope on me. (and when I mean tons, I mean it.)

:) Janessa James (:

P.S. 348 more days until christmas!!!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...

2008-11-28T14:21:00.000-08:00

If you haven't noticed, I changed my layout and my songs. It took me about an hour to find all of the songs, so appreciate them. TURN THE VOLUME UP!!! They are mostly jazzy, but some of them are soft. They are all of my favorites, and I do not mind if you get them for your blog. I am SO happy that I do not have to hear My dad say "TURN THAT CHRISTMAS MUSIC OFF UNTIL THANKSGIVING!!! THAT MOVIE TOO NAY-NAY!!!" Thanksgiving just gets in the way of Christmas in my opinion. Why can't they do it in January, February or March??? Those months are pure boringness. Anyways, I know You might think that I am rushing everything, But really, This is my favorite time of the year, and I am not going to miss one second of it. Today we woke up to our parents gone, so I ate the Coco puffs that I won at yesterday's thanksgiving bingo, than worked on my x-mas music. When My mom and dad came home, My dad immediately fell asleep and ten we cleaned so we could put decorations up. It ended up being me and my mom doing everything (excluding ornaments) while the boys fixed Our half-done Christmas lights that have been up since last November. I always have the jobs of:

Plumping up the tree

Putting up the ornaments

re-arranging of the furniture

And I recently got the job of putting up all of the buttons for "December the first" Here are some random pics I took of our house:

The Christmas Flower

top

middle

Bottom

(as you might have noticed, we got a small tree this year since we are not going to be here for December that long. It saved a LOT of time.)

Frosty the snowman

My favorite Christmas Quote

Our Fireplace display

Our wooden Santa

wooden nativity scene

Happy holidays!

(: Janessa James :)

Thanksgiving

2008-11-27T18:10:00.000-08:00

Well... Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I still have a lot to be thankful for. This thanksgiving, we went to my Baba and Grandpa's house. Mark and Stacy could not make it (they went to Colorado) But Jackie and Jared's family, Leslie, Bruce and Carolyn's family and Summer (my adopted sister from California) all came. We played lots of games and ate tons of food. We sang "Happy birthday" to my dad (Yes, I am thankful for him) I even beat Jared in Mario Kart racing. overall, It was a great Thanksgiving.

Here are some pictures:

Happy 1st Thanksgiving Thomas!

Thanksgiving princess Elizabeth

Sweet Emma

Yummy food Nay-Nay??

One bite at a time Harrison...

How is your roll Seth? (That was the only thing he ate)

Do you have enough dishes Grandpa???

Dad relaxing while everyone else is Cleaning and helping...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!

or his birthday he got many presents.

Emma's present: Dri foot cream

Seth's present: Deodorant bar

Baba and grandpa's present: Razor, shaving creme, Soap, And an XXL bottle of deodorant

Our present: Byu polo

I think we had a pretty good present for him, But Seth's beat all...

(do ya think those presents were a hint dad??)

Pie...

And more Pie...

I think Pie makes Jackie happy...

This is what the playroom looked like before the adults came down stairs...

My favorite part of thanksgiving was Thomas' excitement over the beloved Phone with flashing lights and music. He was so entertained!!! Post a comment on your favorite part of Thanksgiving.

See ya soon! (Hopefully)

(: Janessa James :)

Your House is going to burn down!!!!

2008-11-18T19:33:00.000-08:00

This is just me posting a random post. Here is my update:

I had a HUGE stomach ache last Friday, and Could not bear the thought of throwing up all over my classmates in the middle of class. That would definitely scar me for the rest of my days in Jr. high. Maybe even High school. I did not want that at all. So I called my mom and she took me home and I immediately threw up. That was pretty fun. Not. So then the next day I decided to call Lizzie and have a unofficial movie day. I told her to bring the movie she was talking about for forever so I can talk about it forever. And, being Lizzie, she told me the whole plot before hand With a little alteration: they all end up dying in a tragic fire that Burns down their house. O.k. A big alteration. Never watch a movie for the first time with Lizzie if she has already seen it. because during the whole movie she will be screaming " THEY ARE ALL GOING TO DIE IN THIS NEXT SEANE!!" or "YOUR HOUSE IS GOING TO BURN DOWN!!!" Yup. It never did. Apperently there were "a lot of crys" but I did not see or hear any of them.
Afterwards, we went to see a pre-veiwing of Disney's Bolt. It was probably one of the best Pixar movies I have ever seen. So.... Yeah.

Bye!!!

(: Janessa James :)

Halloween and Lagoon

2008-11-03T09:29:00.000-08:00

Hola everyone!

Do you like my new layout? I thought that since it was November, I should change my layout to thanksgiving-ish. I get all my layouts from www.cutestblogontheblock.com It is the greatest. and I figured out haw to get the annoying button of. But I had to somehow give them credit. anyways, lagoon first, than Halloween.

So, we decided that if we were very good all week, We would go to lagoon on Saturday for the last day of frightmares. Woo-Hoo!!! Right? Well........ my neck still hurts from the accident, and I realized on the way to lagoon that my neck was hurting especially bad. I asked my dad for a ibuprofen, and he obliged. Ride after ride, minute after minute,ibuprofen after ibuprofen.... I was about to scream! I refused to go on samurai and wild mouse, my two favorite rides. I knew Ben would be ma d at me later for jacking up my neck. My overall favorite ride that went on that day (Some attractions were closed for the season) was the swings. There was a hypnotist that was amazing, But I was not entirely sure that it was real. (but if it was, Clap, clap!)

I never go in haunted houses. they freak me out. some people love getting scared, but not me. and for all of you that go to mountain ridge, I was amazingly scared during Dooms hall. and tons of people said that it was lame. I guess I'm just weird. oh, well, I already knew that. anyways, I went to the kiddie rides with Nathan and my mom while the boys and my dad were at all three haunted houses.

So, overall, It was a pretty fun day. My life isn't half bad. Now it is the time you have all been waiting for.... the Halloween portion of this blog post!!! Pumpkins the night before, so they would stay up for a while. But having carved pumpkins in November is pointless. Why don't we have them up a couple of days before Halloween??Anyways, I got my costume all ready for school the next morning. I don't know what you thought (if you did see me) But I thought I looked like a hippie. Some people said I looked like a disco girl, a rock-and-roller, and even harry potter! people these days....

Anyways, After school, I primped up my deflated hair, made homemade root beer, had some butternut squash soup, then I was off to Elizabeth Johnson's house for her halloween party. It was very fun. I know this post is way late, but... Oh well. You are lucky I even did one.

Until next time my friends!
:) Janessa James (:

End of term.....

2008-10-23T17:25:00.000-07:00

Doctors report:

Symptoms: Hyperventilating, Loss of sleep, Homework, Grades, parties, Library fees, stress

Diagnosis: End of first term

I always have thought that the end of first term was the worst. New teachers, new ideas, new grade, and new things to worry about. So, I have been here, in the office, on the computer since 3:00, working on this project I never got (I was in a car accident for you who do not read my posts) done. Urg! If I am ever a teacher , I would let kids turn in assignments late if they were in a car crash without docking them points. Apparently, some of my teachers don't have the same thought.

If you guys have been wondering why I am doing so many posts all the sudden, It is because I am trying to get as many posts as I can in October. I don't have too much going on in my life, so that is why these posts are so boring.

"DID YOU KNOW THAT HSM3 IS COMING OUT TOMORROW????" I have heard that all day and I have noticed that there are five different reactions the first: "no." the second: "yes." the third: "YES OMW... DO YOU THINK TROY WILL END UP WITH SHARPAY???" The fourth: "I HAD NO IDEA!"(Sarcastic) and finally the fifth: "Ummm... yeah.... I bought tickets ages ago." (they run home and order the tickets online if they are left) Lucky for me I have awesome cousins (Sarah and Hannah) and a wonderful Aunt (Stacey) who are taking me right after school. (I'm not one to miss school for High school musical.) Is anyone other than me shocked that it made it this far? i thought the first one was going to bomb, and now they are planning the fourth one? Don't get me wrong, Its a awesome movie.

Halloween is almost here!!!

2008-10-22T21:00:00.000-07:00

Do you love my new layout? I do. It's awesome. So I 'm back. This post is really lame, so you can just skip it if you like. but not yet. wait until I say you can. My Halloween costume is going to be a hippie princess. I have to say princess because I cannot break my tradition and not be a princess. Me and Lizzie (I am sure you have heard of her. Or heard her, she's loud.) are going trick-or-treating together, and to the ward party together, and going to everything Halloween together. She is going as a mime, so together, we are going to be peace and quiet. Isn't that so cool? It was her idea. She is so creative.
O.K. now you can stop reading. but first, post a comment on who you are going to be for Halloween, or where you are going or what you are doing.
So, lately my neck has been really sore. I take about 2 ibrophen every 3-4 hours. I sometimes Wake up at night just bawling. All of my doctors have been a huge help, but honestly, I haven't seen a HUGE difference. It feels like everyday I find a new place that hurts.
My mom is gone until Monday. there are some people from Italy coming over, and they wanted to see Moab, and since my grandma lives there, My mom decided she would show them around. Talking about Italy, Did you hear about the new temple!? I am so excited for Karen and all of my cousins in Italy, because now the don't have to travel too far to go to the temple. They used to travel all the way to Switzerland to do baptisms for the dead.
For UEA weekend, I went to Moab and helped grandma take care of Debbie and Grandpa so she could get a biopsy. It was really fun! we went on a hike that you had to cross lots of rivers to get to a really pretty waterfall. We did It with Chase, my cousin Kimbrey's baby boy. He is so cute!
I am starting to follow peoples blogs so if I forgot you, tell me! I really want to follow all of you, but my dad passed on his bad memory to me.
There is this really cool show called Jon and Kate plus 8 on TLC. It is about a couple who had twins and then when they wanted just one more, They got Six more!!! It is really funny, cute, and kid-friendly. I definitely recommend it!

Love,
:) Janessa James (:

Wow! I did like two posts today! I think that is a record!

Somthing Scary For Halloween...

2008-10-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

...Me in a neck brace.

Last Wednesday, I was having a really bad day. I had a sore throat, If I missed that day of school I would fail out of two of my classes, I cut my finger, and I had a big SSA concert (I was in no shape to sing). After all of my homework was assigned, I went home to get ready for the concert. I arrived 5-8 min. late witch docked me points, was locked out of the auditorium, and then, being my klutzy self, tripped and scraped my knee. the concert went on longer than expected, witch made me late for young women's. I think you get the idea. pretty bad day.

We had a great lesson by the Mia maids witch cheered me up a little bit. after eating refreshments, we played around the church and then finally decided on playing "truth or truth". we continued to play it when Sister Oyler drove Elizabeth H., Jessi F. and I home. When turning on to Jessi's street, we heard Sister Oyler gasp and she turned her wheel.

Before her gasp was even finished, I was flung forward onto the front seat and then my head was crunched into the car seat. We all were shocked. we did not have any Idea what just happened. After about a minute, Jessi said : "Wow. that was my first car accident." That started the crying. I could not get out of my seat belt, and I was starting to panic. Sister Oyler was crying as she got out of the car to see the other driver. Jessi saw her dad driving home and was frantically trying to get out of the car to see him. I tried to hug Lizzie but that just hurt me and her. we could not get out of the car. we were pounding on the windows and finally Jessi opened her door. she got out and helped me and then we helped Lizzie. by that time, Jessi's dad arrived and helped us to the side of the road. we were frantically crying, and we heard sirens. we wanted our parents (that is Lizzie and I, Jessi's parents were already there)My mom came and hugged me and I told her my neck and head really hurt. The paramedics came and asked Lizzie questions first. They asked her questions like, What's the date? or What's your birthday? I was kind of scared of the first one, because I never remembered the date. So I decided I would copy of Lizzie's answer. I hope that is not cheating. Anyways, they decided they should take her to the hospital and then moved on to Jessi. The car hit the side me and Lizzie were on, so she said she had just a few headaches. they moved on to me.

"what's the date?" Okay..... um.... (I got my bad memory from My dad)

"October 8, 2008." I said in a unsure voice. Did Lizzie say 8 or 18?

"Perfect." phew. Lizzie was correct."what's your birthday?"

"Septemb..." oh, wait. I couldn't copy Lizzie on this one. "August 29, 1995." they looked at me like Maybe I hit my head too hard. they looked at my mom and my mom nodded.

They decided that me and Lizzie should get a check-up at the hospital just in case. Jessi was not hurt, but she should sty wake and under careful watch for at least an hour.I felt bad. I wanted her with us. I had no idea where Sister Oyler was and I had no idea if she was hurt or not. I knew she felt so bad, and I did not want her to feel that way. I wanted her to be with us and at least be checked out. Anyways, I started to get up to get in the ambulance or our car, or wherever they wanted me to go. They told me that I should not move and that they were going to strap me in. It's not like I was paralyzed. my head just hurt. and my neck. What if it is broken? I told myself. maybe I should listen to these guys. they carefully layed me down and duck taped me to a hard board. they also put this big bulky thing on my neck that made me feel like.... an old person who can't do anything for herself.

The ambulance ride was interesting. I could see Lizzie from the reflecting ceiling. she was crying and I held her hand. My mom rode with us in the front and Lizzie's parents and my dad were right behind us. The EMT took my blood pressure, and I told him that the only time that I remember doing that was in the grocery store. he laughed and told me that these were more accurate and expensive. I asked him if my mascara was running and I heard the people in the front seat laughing. I told Lizzie how happy Mr. brooks would be tomorrow (Lizzie, Jessi and I all have him forth period) because his classroom would be quiet. I also told her that this would be an awesome story to tell our kids. she replied "If we live to have kids!" we both were laughing and making up a poem about our experience. I told her that I thought it went by so quick. I had no Idea what happened. our EMT told us.

While we were stopped, a seventy-year-old woman slammed into the back-right of the car, where me and Lizzie were sitting. (we don't know why she did it, she keeps changing her story and blaming it on us) Sister Oyler turned her wheel to the right so we would not go onto oncoming traffic. Again, I felt a rush of gratitude towards Sister Oyler. both cars were totalled beyond repair.

He then told me Lizzie would get out first to go to the hospital. I told her that I would be with her soon (in heaven, heck or earth, but I was leaning more towards #2)

Lizzie getting out of the ambulance

After Being put in the same rooms, our beds side by side, We met our doctor. He was nice and very funny. He called me baby girl. When he walked in he said " so, how are you doing baby girl?" I laughed. It hurt to laugh though, so I cried. after a series of crying, laughing, X-rays and "ow"s we learned that sister Oyler was in the hospital too. My mom said she would visit us after she was done. So, every time we heard the doors open, we would say, "IS THAT SISTER OYLER??!!" (we could not lift our heads because of the neck braces. finally she came, and by that time we had some medicine in us so we were back to our normal,happy,crazy, loud self's.

Me, Lizzie and Sister Oyler. (SHE didn't need a neck brace)

We formed a club. We called it the survivors club.

So now I am home. Writing this e-mail With a rice bag around my neck and a ice pack on my head. I went to physical therapy today. And the chiropractor. And the massage therapist.... It feels good to go to the doctor, and even though he said the problems won't go away for another year (that is if I see him regularly) All this attention and rice pillows and flowers and gifts and "are you O.K.s" and texts and phone calls and "let me help you"s aren't too bad. the massage therapy is great too! I am still in pain (can't move my neck at all) But I am tough. I can and will get through this.

A big thank you to:

Sister Oyler

P.G. fire department

My family/friends

Ben Higbee

The Brodricks

My Y.W. leaders

Lizzie

Jessi

And all of you for your concern!!!

I'm Back!!!!!!

2008-09-04T18:54:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

We have been so busy since my last post, It's not even funny. I had nothing to do today, so here is my update (pictures and more details soon to come):

My mom came back from Italy with tons of gifts from Italy, and one mystery gift that was too expensive to give to me on any other date except for August 29th. (for those of you who do not know what that date is, I officially shun you.

While she was gone, the book Breaking dawn came out, My friends Alison and Emily came with me and we had an all-nighter.(by the way it only took me one all-nighter to finish the whole book)

school started..... :( sorry, we can't all be Lizzie's.....

The storytelling Festival began. People who came: Bill Harley, Carmen Deedy, Antonio Rotcha, Gay Ducey, and others.

MY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! Lizzie and I both sluffed school to be at the festival for my birthday, All of the beehives Were invited to my birthday party , and we listened to my favorite stories.
Lizzie's birthday! I gave her a cupcake and a beautiful necklace.

I promise to get to these topics as well as others before Thanksgiving at the most.

With love,

:) Janessa James (:

Maddy's Sleepover!!!

2008-07-26T11:40:00.000-07:00

As you know from my last post, my BFF Madison Harward was in town for two weeks! We have planned her coming over for a while, and finally got to do it! Nichole, Chloe, Alison, Maddy and me were all there and it was so fun! we were WAY too crazy and stayed up WAY too late. We were having a pillow fight before this, and I was hit in the eye. So, if it looks like I am crying, I'm not. The next day we went to seven peaks with everyone except Chloe. We had tons of fun!

4th of July mainia!

2008-07-22T13:26:00.000-07:00

Kay, I know this is late, But I have to catch up on my blog! so many things have been happening lately, and it just piles up! so here we go...

Me and my new 4th of July outfit

All of us right before the parade...

The 4th has always been a big event in our family. My mom stresses about getting Parade spots for the next year right after that Parade! But everyone was so happy about the spots and the shade. She is the best!

My mom woke up early to go to the spot, and Harrison, Nathan , my Dad and me came later. Andrew and a few of our cousins stayed overnight to save our spots. They hooked up a T.V. and our PlayStation and stayed up all night. My mom borrowed my red Roxy hat for her marathon, (I don't know why though, she has one just like it in dark green) and she did a great job running. she ran with her friends Tracey and Stephanie, pictured with her.

Her with my hat,

and with her own.

After she past us, people started coming.

This is all of us during the parade, Photo courtesy of me.....

Amanda, Alyssa and Stephanie

Brynlee

Elizabeth

Brynlee, Elizabeth and I were buddies during the parade. We danced While the band was playing, Blew kisses at the princess' and waved our flags at the soldiers. They were so cute! They are 2 out of my many favorite cousins!!!

one of the many Princess' who waved at us

Me and my friend, Sadie Johnson

Lizzie was in the parade!!! She was awesome!!

After the big parade was over, we went home and took a big long nap. We were all dead tired, and knew the best was yet to come. My uncle randy, designed us some Miley Cyrus t-shirts for me and my two friends who were coming, so I put that on and went to go pick up my freckle-faced adorable friend, Emily hall. We then went to T.G.I. Fridays to have dinner. There we met up with my best friend Since we were two, Maddy Harward. I was so exited that her family could come to Utah and visit us.

Us at the restaurant. (don't Andrew and Brad look happy?)

Us girls at the pink limo, ( I call dibs )

Us waiting for glen beck to come on...

The parachute guys were cool.....

Miley Cyrus is almost on......... (don't you love my glow-stick earrings??)

WOO-HOO!!!! (Maddy: I SEE MILEY CYRUS!!!)

Woo! What a rush! let's watch the cinematic fireworks.

(EMILY! STOP SIPPIN' MY DRINK!!!)

This was a very nice 4th of July.....

I got tagged... again.

2008-07-01T17:34:00.000-07:00

This is for Hannah, who tagged me a while back, so here it goes..

Ten interesting things about me...

1. I either faint or get faint at the sight of blood.

2. I do not have a middle name.

3. I hate pizza and mac & cheese.

4. I have traveled to 13 countries.

5. I am always the youngest person in my grade. (My birthday is August 29th)

6. My favorite Holidays are Christmas, and 4th of July.

7. My favorite animal is the flamingo.

8. I was voted with "The gift of gab" In girl's camp!

9. I am a book addict.

10. I am VERY spontaneous and outgoing

I have been Tagged!

2008-07-01T12:06:00.000-07:00

Five things about me:

1.What is your favorite color? I cannot decide... I love all bright colors like pink, orange, green, yellow.. just see my blog template.

2. How old are you? I am 12.

3. What is your middle name. My middle name is (blank)

4. What is your favorite thing about you? My favorite thing about me is my voice. I love to sing!

5. What is your favorite thing to do in the summer? I LOVE to hang out with my cousins and my family. vori

I Tag Mom, Nichole and Jackie.

Trying to be like Stacey...

2008-07-01T09:42:00.000-07:00

I am so sorry! there has been so much going on lately, and so I haven't been able to put everything on my blog. As the title of this post says, "I'm trying to be like Stacey." She is my blogger idol. She comments on every single post I put on, and she puts a new post almost every day... so, you see my point. And to all the people who tagged me.. I will do it in due time. Sorry!
Props to Stacey!!!

My longest blog yet!!!

2008-06-12T15:01:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, and welcome to:

Janessa's Summer Blog!!!

Well, A lot has been going on Since I last talked to you, So this will be my longest blog ever! Good luck trying to consume it all!

The last days of school were very boring, but Mt. ridge was trying really hard to Keep us entertained and in school, even though we wanted so bad to leave (they left a message saying that if we weren't in school, our grades would be postponed.) We had a yearbook signing dance on the last day of school (why do they call it a dance when nobody dances?), It was amazingly boring....... I am in the yearbook 4 times!!! woo-ho!!! Then, the bell rang. Seriously, that is one of the biggest relief of a tween's life. Everyone was so happy!

Then, sleepy time before busy time... Here's how my day would go...

10:30~ wake up
11:00~ get up

11:15~ eat breakfast

11:45~ Rest in bed

Well, You get it, It was well- slept, and lazy.That is, until summer camp came. Last year me and my friend Elizabeth did a kids summer camp for our neighborhood. This year our theme is Olympics.

The whole Gang

Emily, Elizabeth and I

Well, summer IS finally here, And this is proof:

Seven peaks water park

My cousin Lisa, stayed with us for a few days while her family was flying over here from Italy, and while her sister, Kimberly was in china. She did not want to be in that big house all alone ( I don't blame her, It would be pretty freaky at night.)

All of us, except for my mom.

Lisa and I (I did it mom!)

The whole pool!

After seven peaks, We went to the Salt lake cemetery, to see the past prophets, Including President and Sister Hinkley. It was very spiritual and peaceful. We all had to pick a prophet that was in the cemetery, find a interesting story on that prophet, then share it when we got to the graveyard site.

Us at the Hinkley site

Mom's future grave (You can pay for It, Andrew...)

Me and Lisa

The next summer camp we had was foods.... It was so much fun!!! Lizzie did a great job on keeping the kids entertained. We don't have any pictures yet because Lizzie won't email me them.

On Saturday I went babysitting for the Scott's until 8:00, and then we rushed down to Orem for their annual summer fest. Lisa left us on Wednesday night, And the acerson kids came home Thursday Morning. Lisa, Stephanie, Breanna, Alyssa and one of her friends all came! It was so fun ! Lisa took amazing pictures!

Lisa took this
Sorry, I'm not in this because I took it......

The very next day, We woke up groggy and sleepy, due to the carnival fun that went a little to late, And having 9:00 church didn't help too much. After church, we relaxed for a while then wen to Baba and Grampa's house and celebrated father's day with our family. It was awsome! I love all the father's in my life. My dad is so nice and I could not ever repay him for what he made me into. He is always so kind. After the Family Get-together, we gave my dad our presents and cards. He loved my candy card that said: "Dad- U-no that their are many reisins That we should Snicker(s), but you are no (milk) dud(s)"

all of us with Grampa

Dad, Andrew and Nathan

This week, we had the next EJ summer camp was "acting" It was very fun! The kids were fantastic and were true actors.

Hey, If you have the mute button on, TURN THE MUSIC ON!!!! There Is this great song that my Aunt Elaine showed me. It is called "Lucky" by Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillat!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its Awsome!!!!!!!

With love,

:) Janessa James (:

Poll

2008-05-28T01:14:00.000-07:00

There is a summer poll under my "about me". PLEASE vote!

:) Janessa James (:

Moab, memorial day 5k, and End of school!

2008-05-28T00:16:00.000-07:00

I'm so sorry for not posting in a while! We (meaning the kids) Found out on Thursday night that we were going to Moab, to see Grama, Grampa, And Debbie! We spent most of Friday packing and then we went. Since we were going to miss memorial day, we stopped by Karen's grave and put flowers there.

After a long trip, we were at moab! And guess who else was there? Chase and Aiden! They were soooooooooo cute! I love them. We all thought that it would be fun to go on a nice hike together, so that's exactly what we did!

Me, dad , Nathan and chase messing around

cute Lil nay-nay

Aiden obviously didn't want 2 walk.

And then there's me!

Today we did the 5k for our school! It was fun, but that was probably the most interesting part of my day. What did my siblings do? Andrew,(who is in my school) did the same thing, Nathan and Harrison watched cartoons. They are out of school, lucky ducks! But my time will come on Friday. I don't get why we even have class the last week. We don't really do anything except for talk and clean. oh, well, life will be life. Are you out of school or still in it?

:) Janessa James (:

Thurday

2008-05-22T21:09:00.000-07:00

O.K., Today was the last A-day, And it was not very interesting. after school, I decided I would go outside. Oh, wait. It's raining. Hum..... Maybe I could work on my blog....... And so here I am, Bored out of my mind....... Sarah, If you are reading this , Email me ASAP!!!!

Mission call and......well..... David

2008-05-22T06:26:00.000-07:00

Well, today was the second-to-last B-day, which is always fun, Still rocking the world with a 4.0! woo-hoo! after school, I Went to my dentist (Brother Greenwood) and he said I don't have any cavities , so I got into the tuffy tooth club! after that me and Lizzie passed out more flyers and attended my brother's Fiesta! (see my mom's blog for pics) After that, (and I think I should get some kind of credit for this one,) I chose to go to YW/YM Instead of watching the first part of American Idol. We played human Foosball (is that how you spell it?) Afterwards, Elizabeth , Emily and I ran as fast as we could to the T.V And watched the season Finale of A.I. And... well... humm.... well, O.K, America did not vote for David archuletta because he is a better singer! Urg!!!!! After we watch america once again ruin american idol, We went to watch kimberley open her mission call! It was so much fun! everyone was either live, watching from a webcam, or listening on a cell phone! and where is she going? Milan, Italy not to far from rome, where her parents are serving as mission presidents! Very fun! She is such an exaple to me, and I love her so much! we are so proud of her!

Cute quote: Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

American Idol

2008-05-20T20:32:00.000-07:00

Today was the second to last normal A-day! I finally have a 4.o G.P.A. Because I turned in some science stuff! Woo-ho!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are doing this big end-of-year project that includes science, math and English. It is fun, but, It's a lot of work. It was my last dance class with Mrs. DeGroot. :( She will not be coming back next year because she is pregnant with a baby girl. our whole class keeps telling her to name her our names, but, Who would name their little girl Janessa? Anyways, After school, Me and Lizzie passed out our flyers for E&J summer camp, And it went pretty well! We were SO tired afterwards, though. We went to my house and after gulping down a huge glass of water, Ate dinner, and watched American Idol. It was Lizzie's first time and I introduced her to David archuletta. (see pic above) We've been voting 4-Eva!!!!! I'm still voting in between my sentences. (tip: home phones work better 4 voting) I LOVE DAVID ARCHULETTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Love ya!

ahhhh...... Lizzie

2008-05-19T14:15:00.000-07:00

My friend Elizabeth has a new blog. and if she posts a blog saying "partner" means me. Janessa. not partner. Oh, and don't try to post a comment on her's because she won't let anyone post anything on It because She's a grouch.(jk)

Anyways. My day was good. It was a B-day today and I Have all A's Except for one A- in Science. i was never good in that subject though. I am Getting that up tomorrow dad!I turned in this HUGE project today, It was kind of like a end-of-the-year paper. I did it on Walt Disney. It was very fun!(well, I guess fun is the right word, isn't it?) well, me and my "partner" need to get to work on our kid's summer camp this year. we are doing a flyer . So, here's Janessa signing out!

HUGE wedding

2008-05-18T15:23:00.000-07:00

last week, my cousin, Mark acerson got married to Airsta hellwell, And It was crazy! EVERYONE was there! Even my cousins from italy came! It was so much fun! Here are some cool pictures:

Core testing...

2008-05-04T14:48:00.000-07:00

So, my school is having core testing this week, And therefore, I probably won't have time to do Any blogs. Sorry! As my previous blog said, I'm stressed. So, sorry!

Student council

2008-05-02T23:23:00.000-07:00

I am running for student council and need some slogans. Any Ideas? I'm seirously desprate. My mom's campagin for me is "Janessa's Awsome"......... I was speachless... So any Ideas would be much appreciated.

~ :) Janessa James (:

SO STRESSED ABOUT CLASSES!!!!!!

2008-04-30T17:43:00.000-07:00

Lately at school we have been talking about next year and classes we should take and why we should take them yada, yada, yada.......Therefore, (I know its a big word) I have no idea what to choose...... here are the classes I want to sign up for:
*math (required)
*science (required)
*history (required)
*English (required)
*Chinese
*creative writing
*SSA (advanced choir)
*dance 2 or if I make it, dance company
*Musical theater
*and finally, if I get elected, Student council
Do you see my problem? Usually I do not give in to peer pressure, but this is a differnt situation. I haven't given into peer pressure, but parent pressure. My mom wants me to do some things, whereas I want to do others.and here is the worse part: My parents said I can only choose 2 things that have concerts...... Urg! If you have any suggestions, please tell me. but for now, I'm trying to get all three (ssa, dance, & musical theater.......

~ :)Janessa James(:

SO SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-04-27T13:54:00.000-07:00

I AM SUCH A FLAKE ON MY BLOG!!!!!!!! I WILL TRY TO DO MORE AND POST COMMENTS AND STUFF, BUT FOR NOW, I JUST HAVE TO FIGURE IT OUT...........

:) Janessa James (:

Janessa James

2008-03-24T12:57:00.000-07:00

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hinckley challenge-

2008-02-17T12:58:00.002-08:00

I am doing this challenge to read the book of morman in 97 days to hounor our beloved prophet, Pres. Gordan B. Hinckley. It really pushes you to read the book of morman everyday, and I am reading more of the book of morman than I ever have before.
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2008-02-17T12:58:00.001-08:00

window disaster!!!!

2007-06-12T20:44:00.000-07:00

Last sunday, my dad got a new sink and put it in all by himself! That made him pretty confident with fixing stuff. so, he decided to save lots of money and fix our window that was foggy. being my dad, he looked up on the internet and found directions to get the moister out of windows. All you had to do was put a hole in the first pane.You probably know what happens next.He puts a hole in window and it shatters. but, let's look at the bright side. now we have the clearest view you can get.

Baseball, Football, Basketball or Soccer?

2007-06-05T18:09:00.000-07:00

In my family, we like lots of sports, there is Football, baseball, basketball,and even vollyball. and that is my family, not me.
my sport is soccer.my family plays soccer,( that is harrison and nathan)but do not put it on there favorite sports list. We play baseball or basketball or foot ball or even vollyball for family home eveining, but never soccer. i sometimes feel like I am the black sheep in the family because of that. but, I also love being the best at soccer in the family.!!!