sayonara 2011..

     I would love to say that every moment of this year has been great, but I'd be lying. Needless to say, this year was a struggle. I feel stronger having made it through 2011. It's been hard, but it's been worth it. I've had many learning experiences, none of which I would give back, strengthening of friendships that I wouldn't trade for anything, and moments of laughter that made every minute easier. The choices I've made this year, more than any other year, have made me realize who I want to be.

This year I...

• became friends with Sarah Matheson
• went on Choir Tour to Anaheim, California
• became good friends with Tessea Nelson, Ashley Nicholes, Ryan Hall, Riley Cox, and Hannah Ashby
• turned 16 and got my drivers license on my birthday
• began working at Boondocks in Draper
• finished my Sophomore year at American Fork High School
• went to my first Cavestock
• went to my second-to-last Girls Camp
• went on my ONLY Pioneer Trek
• went to the final Harry Potter movie at Midnight, and said goodbye to my childhood
• started my Junior year
• became friends with Ally Pinkston, Makenna Bryant, and Hayley Nelson
• got my very own car
• went on my first date
• went to Homecoming with Logan Cameron
• got my first B+
• went to Preference
• went to Breaking Dawn: Part 1 at 3 o'clock AM
• got completely hooked and caught up on the Vampire Diaries series with my sister
• became a legal driver of Utah
• celebrated Thanksgiving with family and friends
• had a lazy and completely relaxing Christmas Break

Thank you friends, new and old, who have set examples for me everyday this year. I'm grateful for second chances, and third and fourth chances. I'm thankful for Harry Potter. Thank you Sarah and Stephanie, for everything you do for me and for making me laugh always.

this year has been a tea party for sure..

xoxo

farewell 2011

Annie

Sometimes sitting on the couch while writing a Macbeth essay and listening to Christmas music next to the tree with your sister is the perfect way to spend your night..

That's what I did.

One more day everyone, and we've made it. congratulations..

Christmas Break is going to be monumental this year, I can feel it.

I'm going to have a Harry Potter marathon next week and I'm extremely excited about it.

Oh, and I'm currently hooked on Gossip Girl..

Happy Holidays.

life's a tea party

xoxo

Annie

 

.. a couple of things have happened

It's been a very long while since I have posted.. sorry.

There's just a few things you should know about that have gone on since you last heard from me..

1. I am obsessed with Pinterest as of 12.8.11

2. Physics is the bane of my existence.

3. I'm reading Hunger Games again (preparing for 3.23.12).

4. I'm going through some serious Vampire Diaries withdrawals.

5. I'm going to explore Pottermore thoroughly during the break.

6. Five more days.

..life's a tea party

xoxo

Annie

Knitted Pretties..

Everyone please visit  

www.etsy.com/shop/knittedpretties.

My sister is selling the knitted accessories featured in the following photographs of yours truly [also featuring Rachel Denney]. Please feel free to post any of these pictures on your own blogs. We'd very much appreciate the advertisement. 

  

[Chunky Cowl Scarf: Eggplant Purple] 

[Little Bow Headband: Mustard]

**Little Bow Headband is available in Mustard Yellow, Cranberry Red, Teal, Light Gray, Cream, and Black.

  

[The Purple Rose Hat]

 

[Chunky Scarf: Cobalt Blue]

[Bow Pin: Teal]

**Removable Bow Pin is available in Mustard Yellow, Cranberry Red, Teal, Light Gray, Cream, and Black.  

 

[The Cream Bow Hat]

 

[The Mustard Cable Hat]

 

[Bow Headband: Eggplant Purple]

**Bow Headband is available in Eggplant Purple, Mustard Yellow, Cranberry Red, Teal, Light Gray, Cream, and Black.  

 

[Teal Flower Hat]

 

[Bow Fingerless Mitts]

**Bow Fingerless Mitts are available in Cream with your choice of bow color. 

 

[Chunky Cream Scarf with Black Bow Pin]

 **Removable Bow Pin is available in Mustard Yellow, Cranberry Red, Teal, Light Gray, Cream, and Black.

 

[Big Red Bow Scarf with Bow Pin]

**Removable Bow Pin is available in Mustard Yellow, Cranberry Red, Teal, Light Gray, Cream, and Black.

 

[The Striped Pom Pom Hat]

 [The Big Bow Headband: Teal]

**The Big Bow Headband is available in Eggplant Purple, Mustard Yellow, Cranberry Red, Teal, Light Gray, Cream, and Black.

 Some of my personal favorites are:

• everything Mustard Yellow. Mustard is the "it" color this season
• the Chunky Cowl Scarves
• the Bow Fingerless Mits

Don't forget to visit the shop!

life's a tea party

xoxo

Annie

xoxo..

 

 I think it's perfectly normal that I've already started planning my wedding.. it's going to be so classy and you're all invited.. today was a great day.. 

life's a tea party

xoxo

Annie

sometimes I overreact about everything..

life's a tea party..

xoxo

Annie

a dinner party with friends in October..

It really was one of the funnest nights of my life. I made some new friends, and caught up with old ones. I learned great things about some seriously great people. We were classy and we talked about funny things while we listened to indie music and ate a delicious dinner. I think it was a huge success. 

life's a tea party.. or a dinner party..

xoxo

Annie