Countdown to graduation...

Only 12 days to go until Tyler graduates. We can't wait! Then we will both be college grads. It has been a lot of hard work but it is almost over. It looks like it has been worth it because Tyler was just offered a job at the same place he has been interning for the last few months. We are excited and Tyler is eager to start. He will begin his full-time job the Monday after graduation!

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet. ~Aristotle

Melissa and her friends are headed to Puerto Rico today for a few days. She is probably going to Europe this summer on a Contiki tour just like I did. I am excited for her! I already have the tour picked out for her:

http://www.contiki.com/en-US/Tours/Europe/European.Vista/Dates.Rates.htm

It is the same one I went on and it gives you a little bit of everything. I also think she should go stay with my friends in Scotland for a few days. So much fun!

Where to?

Me, Missy and Tyler are going to Europe this summer. Trouble is, we can't quite decide where to go. First we thought going to Switzerland, Germany and Austria would be nice. Then, we thought Spain and Italy. I've been everywhere but Spain. If any of you have been to Spain, let me know - I need some tips as to where to go. I'm sort of over London & Paris for now...but would like to visit there again soon. There's just not enough time to go everywhere!

The Other Boleyn Girl

Scarlett Johanssen as Mary and Natalie Portman as Anne

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory



Ok, this is a GREAT book. I love it. The book is being made into a movie starring Scarlett Johansen as Mary Boleyn, Natalie Portman as Anne Boleyn, and Eric Bana as King Henry. Scarlett and Eric are two of my favorite actors- I guess I never really made it on the Natalie Portman bandwagon. Anyway- the book is wonderful, and I am hoping the movie will be also. I definitely recommend reading the book whether you plan to see the movie or not. The only bad thing- the movie doesn't come out until December 2007.


Visit the movie link:


http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0467200/


Learn more about the book:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Other_Boleyn_Girl

I can't help it

Phil

Sanjaya with that crazy grin on his face

Usually, I stay far away from American Idol. I think it is usually a pretty boring show. But this season, I find myself awaiting the episodes as if I actually like the show. Tyler HATES Sanjaya, and I am absolutely repulsed by Phil. I don't know what it is about him, but Melissa feels the same way too. When Sanjaya doesn't grin that huge, over-the-top grin (when he does, I actually cringe because its embarrassing to watch) I actually don't think he's that bad. I just think he is a skinny, slightly feminine teenager with gorgeous hair who doesn't quite know what he's gotten himself into. Phil, on the other hand- oh, he just gets on my nerves, I mean I just do NOT like him at all. The big surprise last night was that Sanjaya wasn't even in the bottom 3. What is going on?

The Wedding

Tyler and Keith at our wedding reception


This Saturday, Keith is getting married. Yes, its true!
There is not much more to say- I think that says it all.


Tina Fey


His fiance is totally cute too, she looks just like Tina Fey from SNL and 30 Rock.

Zachary Ariotti

Congratulations Andrew & Kathryn Ariotti-

they have a new little baby boy

- Zachary Ariotti.

He sure is a cutie!

Easter Weekend

St. George

Happy Monday!

Tyler and I got back from St. George yesterday afternoon. Sara's baptism was wonderful, she is such a special young lady. It was a bit of a Higgins reunion- everyone was there, even Gramps and Michelle, Merrill and Holly. After the baptism, we went over to the Bowler's home for some famous Veyo pie. It was lots of fun!

Tyler and I were able to spend a lot of time with Dallin and Austin- they are so cute. I can't believe how much Austin is talking now. He is a little chatter box. On Saturday, we went for a walk, a bike ride and had an Easter egg hunt! The weather was perfect and Bryce and Lisa were great hosts (like always).

Dallin

Austin

Bryce and Lisa are trying to figure out a name for their unborn baby girl. They like Alyssa, Allison and Meg. I like all three of those names...whatever they decide on will be perfect. Bryce and Lisa drove us past the place where they are filming the sequel to "High School Musical". There were several big white tents and signs indicating where the extras needed to be. It was pretty cool, and High School Musical isn't that bad of a movie- as Nat pointed out: "Disney movies don't have to make sense". When you think about it that way, the movie is a lot easier to watch. Also, it is a kids movie.

High School Musical

When we got back to town, Tyler and I went to a Rasmussen BBQ at Em and Joey's new house. It was so fun to see everyone, especially the boys (Ethan, Max and Owen). Owen is such a cute, fat little baby. So fun to squeeze!

The flight back was SO turbulent. I'm usually just fine in airplanes, but I was squeezing Tyler's leg so hard that I think I hurt him. It scared me a lot. I'm not too excited to get back on a plane any time soon. We are flying to Hawaii for a few days with my parents in May- so I guess I have to get over my temporary fear of flying!