That Time I Saw Lamar

I don't know why but my family is obsessed intrigued with the Kardashians.

Proof. Here. Here. and Here.

We've even been referred to as the blonde Kardashians. So when I heard the Dallas Mavericks were going to be in town, I gently hinted to Scotty that I would love to go and see Lamar ... and secretly hoping Khloe would be there.

After a rough day at work I went home not wanting to do anything, until Scotty told me he may have snagged (and by may he did) courtside seats to the Jazz vs. Mavericks game that night. COURTSIDE! That meant a Lamar sighting up close and personal! Not to mention we got the VIP treatment. Gotta love hook-ups.

I was probably my favorite Jazz game I've attended!

 Girls in the half-time room. 

Bre, Me, Steph and Angie (one of my cute future sister-in-laws).

Lookin' sick. Told you it was a rough day. This guy, though, sure knows how to make a bad day amazing!

(Can you tell Scotty is a fan?)

Next time Khloe or Kim better show up.

Halloween and Such

I'm just gonna come out and say it.
I am not a huge fan of Halloween. Gasp.

Let me clarify ... I'm not against it by any means!
It just has never been a big deal to me.

With that said, though, I actually enjoyed Halloween festivities this year.
A million times better than last year's experience. #traumatic

I actually dressed up for a Halloween party on Friday!
That was a big deal for me.

Scotty went as a 90's rocker. Note the Nirvana shirt. 

I went as Waldo.

Can you find me?

Pretty scary, huh?

On Halloween Stephanie made Puppy Chow to share and we watched a semi-scary movie.

I am a wimp when it comes to scary movies.

I mean Hocus Pocus scared me until I was a teenager.

Did I just admit that?!?!

Steph and her yummy Puppy Chow.

Best part of this picture is my laptop. 

Yes we were digging for details on the Kim Kardashian divorce news. #notashamed

After all my family has been referred to as the Blonde Kardashians.

What did ya'll do for Halloween?

Probably not as much fun as my internet surfing, movie watching, sugar-filled night.

Just sayin.

mi hermano

Everyone I would like you to meet my brother.
Brother meet everyone.
Don't get too acquainted though.

This week my brother, Scottie, will officially leave to serve a mission for our church in California.
San Fernando, California to be exact.

He is the first and only one in my family to serve a full-time mission. It's kind of been a long time coming as he's been delayed for 4 months due to breaking his foot exactly one week before he was originally scheduled to leave. But the time has finally come (again) and he is really leaving this time...well pending he isn't involved in another freak accident. It finally hit me yesterday that he is leaving. That our only form of communication will be through email. Though if he ever run's into a Kardashian I expect a personal phone call.

He is my only brother. Yes he is the only boy of five children -- don't feel too sorry for him though he's pretty spoiled. Haha. Scottie holds a special place in my heart. He always has. He probably thinks I'm just his crazy older sister, and that he has to be nice to be because we're related. I think he also hates that on trips people mistake me and Stephanie for his girlfriends too.

But I have always been so grateful that he is in our family. That I get to have him for my brother. I am so proud of him and his dedication to give up two years of his life to serve the Lord. I am going to miss my little Bud immensely (especially his sense of humor) but I am so excited for him and this adventure he is about to experience.

 

A'ight! I need to stop now. 

I'm starting to tear up. 

I love you Bud...see you (briefly) on Wednesday.

And at least act like you're excited to see me this time. Humor me? K thanks.

ain't no thang

We are kind of a big deal here in the Johnson fam.

After all we have been referred to as the blonde Kardashians (yeah right, but I'll take it).

We even shop alongside former Bachelor contestants.

And by we ... I mean Adrienne shops alongside former Bachelor contestants.

I am still jealous she met Ed from The Bachelorette. Jillian's season.

I mean could there be a more romantic place to run into him than the frozen food section of Costco? With husband and baby in tow?

I highly doubt it.

photog class

So last night was my first night of my photography class from Heather Mildenstein. It is a class for beginners. She was teaching the basics of the basics. When I say I'm beginner, that is an understatement. My eyes were completely opened last night. My friend Jenny has taken me out once to teach me some things, so I didn't feel completely stupid (thanks Jenny) ... but there is so so much to learn.

I realized how far I need to go, but how exciting this is for me. I have felt lately that my life is kind of stagnant...you know not really progressing academically. Apparently the Kardashians and the Biggest Loser aren't cutting it anymore. I think this is what I needed! She gave all of us homework and I can't wait to get to my assignments. Anyone have any good places around Utah County where I can take some fun photos?

I also realized that I want to buy a new lens and a cute bag to carry my camera around in. I am in love with this one. I'm beginning to realize this might be a bad hobby to have where my bank account is concerned.

{ fam damly }

Today I am missing these folk. My fam damly (pardon my french). There is nothing better than being with my family. Seriously. I don't know how I lucked out with such a great family. They mean the world to me, they are my best friends, and today I just wish I could be with them.

I miss summer evenings when we would eat dinner on the back patio and where topics of conversation would ultimately turn into something stupid and end in all of us laughing hysterically (like Snuggies...Keeping Up With the Kardashians ... Bon Qui Qui ... or Bruce and all of his purses). I miss taking Sunday walks with the parentals through Ridgemont. I miss playing Balderdash or Rummicub around the kitchen table. Balderdash because it's hilarious and Rummincub because I always win and it really bugs my dad.

Nothing can brighten my day more than my family (especially hugs from my adorable nieces). Remind me again, why do we all live so far apart?