My 22nd Birthday and Mizzou Graduation 2010

This past weekend I celebrated my birthday and my graduation from the University of Missouri-Columbia. I cannot believe that I am a college graduate and now have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology! It is crazy! I had a really good weekend. Mommy, Jordan, and Mammy came in town for the occasion. It was fun hanging out in my apartment eating snacks and watching movies.





For my birthday Steven took me out to dinner and a shopping spree at one of my favorite stores Rue 21! I got a cute little owl face ring, a pretty flower headband, 2 shirts, and a sundress. I had a great birthday!

Puppy Visit

So my friend Bridget, whom I met through Karlee, just got a new puppy! He is a black lab and great dane mix. His name is Carbon! Bridget, Karlee, and Carbon came over to visit Margaret and me last night! We had lots of fun playing with baby Carbon! He is only 4months old! I can't wait until I can get a puppy dog some day! They are so much fun! :)

Cinqo de Mayo

Cinqo de Mayo was on our last day of classes! I can't believe I will never attend another class on Mizzou campus! So weird! Margaret and I had a very relaxing last day of school! After our classes we went and laid out by the pool! When we got back to our apartment, Margaret made a homemade pizza! It was so yummy! We had a nice relaxing evening!

Birds

A male sparrow doing his mating dance for the two females next to him! He looks so funny and cute jumping around them! :)

A Free Weekend

The Silverscreen Film Festival was this weekend! Steve directed a film for it. For those of you who do not know what the Silverscreen Film Festival is, it was established in 2008 and originally featured students from the University of Missouri and Stephens College. In 2009, without any additional marketing, Silverscreen expanded to four institutions in Missouri – University of Missouri, Stephens College, William Woods University and Truman State University. This year there were thirteen films entries. On Friday night they had a screening of all thirteen films. It was so much fun to see all the other people's film ideas. On top of that, everything there was free! They had free popcorn, raffle tickets and ice cream! I won a free t-shirt from the raffle drawing! :) Steven's film won "Best Drama" and he received a gift bag of all sorts of free stuff! Right next door to the film festival was a free activity called "Beading Bonanza"! They had free drinks, Shakespeare's Pizza, and tables of free supplies to make any type of jewelry you wanted! It was so neat! Margaret and I each made a bracelet! It was fun!




Saturday during the day Karlee, Margaret and I decided to take a walk in a park! The weather was so nice, and not too hot! We had a great time! The trails were so pretty with the fresh green leaves of spring and a ton of wild flowers!

Beautiful Weather

The past few days have been gorgeous here in Columbia Missouri! I spent each day of my weekend in a different park! On Friday my friend Megan and I went to the Hinkson Creek Trail across the street from where we live! We took a nice long walk and played in the creek as well! It was nice and relaxing!



Friday night I went to a birthday party for one of Steve's friends. It was fun! I didn't think I would know hardly anyone there and was surprised to see my friend Olivia! It was cool getting to spend some time with her!



Saturday Karlee, Margaret, Karlee's friend Bridget and I all spent the day at Stephen's Lake park! We brought games, drinks, and food! Later in the evening Steve showed up and we made a bonfire and cooked hot dogs and s'mores! So yummy!

Sunday afternoon my aunt and uncle were in town visiting Karlee! They came by and picked me up and we all went to The Upper Crust for lunch and then for a walk at Rock Bridge park! We also went to see some baby horses that Karlee helps out with during the week! They were all so cute!



I am looking forward to watch Glee tonight! :)

Spring Break

I can't believe that spring break is already over! The week went by so fast! I had a nice time! I got to spend lots of time with my family and friends! I was able to hang out with my friend Gina this past week! We went out to lunch and were able to catch up with each other! It was fun! Laura and I were also able to hang out with Natalie Hahn! We always have so much fun together! Overall break was awesome! I got to relax, sit outside in my yard and enjoy the nice weather!

Easter was great! My mom got me a personalized lunch box with my name on it! It is so cute and I can't wait to use it! Steven and Zack were both able to make it to our family Easter gathering at Susan's house! Luckily we had excellent weather Easter weekend! Mammy had the egg drawing for prizes! I won a pretty flower pot and a cute little angle doll decoration! I found great places for both in my apartment!



I was so surprised when I got back to my apartment to see leaves on the tree next to my porch and all the mulch the landscapers put down! It looks really nice! Oh and I bought a bamboo wind chime for my porch! I like hearing it because it reminds me of home!


I hope everyone had a fabulous Easter weekend! Only 5 more weeks of school left before I graduate!!! :)