Remembering that one time...

That I swallowed a living goldfish...yum!
I only wore a puffy zip up vest and a bra to Cowboy Grub in 5th grade...I'll never be able to live this down! The things I did for love haha
That I skated into the glass while ice skating and broke my nose!!! Got me a nose job though...
My best friend broke my barbie's head off...sad, sad day.
That I discovered the joy of a credit card...spent $583.62 all in one afternoon...and then discovering a true HATE for my credit card...
That I truely felt loved by you. You really cared & that meant a lot to me.
I felt truly accomplished :)
I gave up Diet Coke completely for 6 months...big mistake!
You broke my heart...thanks you ass!!
I confessed all...
We all sang, laughed uncontrollably, made cookies, danced, and made memories all night!! haha
I could truly relate to that song...word for word!
We stayed up all night, literally, talking about everything two best friends would talk about.
I discovered I needed oil changes on a regular basis...oops!
I met celebrities: David Archuleta, Ray Liotta, Ty Pennington, and Ashley Tisdale.
You were a jerk...why do you have to be so arrogant and rude??
I finally admitted that my parents were right!!
You said "I love you"...I miss you...
I held my baby brother in my arms for the last time. Miss you bud!
You threw mashed potatoes RIGHT in my face!! haha best family dinner ever!!
I heard your voice for the first time in a long time...
That I cried so hard I put myself to sleep!
I completely embarrassed myself by spying on you and getting caught in the act hahahahahaha oh, and this has happened more than once...
I honestly DID NOT care!!
I got sick after two rides at Lagoon and discovered I was getting old...
In your car...and she still doesn't know...
I was poked by 6 needles all in one day!!
That I made a fool of myself and was obsessed with you...this also happened more than once haha
I lied so that I could see you.
I ran on the treadmill for 3 minutes straight!! Big deal for me...haha
You lied about who you really were...
That I don't remember...
I saw you for the first time and my eyes just lit up...I love my new Jessica Simpson boots...
You bit me...
I ran out of the office in tears, terrified of the GHOST you made up!!...funny though...
That I had to say goodbye...
We spent that whole Sunday together...I loved it...
I rocked out in the car to "Goodbye" and the guy next to me thought I was crazy...And I didn't even care!!
I drove around for hours thinking about how you've changed my life...
You annoyed me so bad that I wanted to just punch you in the face!! hahaha
I knew I had the best friends in the world who would support me through anything!! I love you girls!!
I believed you...

Ouch!

Tonight Lizzie and I were coming home from getting some dessert and we get back to my house and are walking up to the door and I tripped!! At first I thought I had caught my balance but nope...face down to the pavement I went!! Lizzie and I laughed so hard as I just layed there on the ground hahaha! She kept asking if I was okay but I was more concerned about my boots and my leggings!! So after laughing some more she helped me up and we went inside. I only got a small scrape on my knee and the leggings were saved, thanks goodness!!

One Year

So I decided that I would blog about this wondrous occasion!! Today is the one year anniversary of me meeting the love of my life, Ray Liotta! Yes, it was the best day of my life and yes, he is 55 years old BUT...it was love at first sight. Ray Liotta came into the dental office I work at because he was in town filming a movie called Snowmen (yet to be released). My boss' sister-in-law was his personal driver while he was here filming and she brought him in to the office. I hadn't seen a bunch of his movies but I knew who he was. And for those of you who don't know who I'm talking about, he is...

Shoeless Joe Jackson in Field of Dreams

Henry Hill in Goodfellas

Captain T.C. Doyle in Operation Dumbo Drop

Jack in Wild Hogs

Jack Dohney in Powder Blue

Detective Harrison in Observe and Report

So he came in and I was so nervous because I had to try sooo hard to be professional and for those of you who know me know that I am a celebrity FANATIC!!! So I took him back and took an x-ray of his tooth. He asked if I knew what movies he was in and since I had only seen a few he told me my homework assignment was to go home and watch Goodfellas and Heartbreakers and that he would make sure I did my homework. So...of course I went home that night and watched them!! So the next day I'm at work and my co-worker was like "Ali...Ray Liotta is on the phone for you!!" Wow, no way!!!! Ray Liotta was calling me at work!!!! So I got on the phone and he was calling to make sure that I had done my homework and to see how I liked his movies. He said he wouldn't be coming back in today and said that he was going to MISS SEEING ME!!! AHHHH :) (He needed a root canal so we sent him to an endodontist to do the root canal and then he needed to come back for us to put the proper filling back in it...dumb I know, but lucky for me!!) Well a few weeks went by and I thought he was never going to come back in at this point. We just had never heard anything back UNTIL that day!! It was St. Patrick's day and let me tell ya, it really was a LUCKY day for me! He was coming back in!! So he comes in, sees me, and leans over the counter at the front office and is like "Have you ever had skin problems?? Your skin is beautiful and so smooth!! You are just so gorgeous!!" Wow, I was in heaven haha! Then we took him back to fill the tooth and he was like "Do you have a boyfriend? How in the world are you single? You are just so beautiful!!" Haha and he wasn't even high on the gas! The point of this story is not to point out the fact that I am beautiful but that RAY LIOTTA HIT ON ME!!! After a few more lovely compliments from the lovely man, we were up front talking and I said "Okay, I know this is really unprofessional of me, but can I get an autograph?" And he said "And well why not a picture?!" So I got both and it was the best day ever! But the story isn't over yet... A few weeks later I am at work and a guy comes in with a rose and a note for me. And the card says...

...But I couldn't freak out about it just yet because it was sent to me on April Fools Day. But I have interrogated everyone and no one will fess up!! So, as far as I'm concerned, Ray Liotta sent me a rose and how sexy is that? Haha It was true love and I will never forget that glorious day he came into my life. We are bound to meet again someday. I told my boss that if Ray calls and asks me to move in with him, I'm outta there! Happy One Year Ray Ray!!

P.S. I have decided I'm naming my little girl Railee (Ray-Li) after him! haha
P.S.S. I'm really not as crazy as this makes me sounds, okay well, maybe a little...

...But tell me this is not the most awesome story ever...

Madeline-Happy Valentine's Day

Five years ago today, the world lost an amazing girl. Madeline Lee Hales returned home to her Heavenly Father after a short battle with meningitis. She was such an amazing friend. She was always there for me and could always cheer me up with her infectious laugh! Madeline is still a constant reminder of who I want to be. I think about her everyday and am always reminded of her example. She makes me want to be a better person and can't wait until the day I get to see her and that radiant smile again! I can't believe that five years has flown by so fast but am happy that I still keep her close in my thoughts and in my heart.

Update

I haven't really blogged about anything happening in my life lately so here's an update!! I have had a lot going on the past few months! There have been a lot of birthdays in the family, threw my parent's a surprise party for their 40th birthdays, I'm dating someone new :), and have spent lots of time with my girl friends!!

Happy Birthday!!

Taylor - January 6

Tay, you are such a funny kid. You are in your annoying/funny/ irritating stage of life but I love it! You have a quick come back to everything and its fun seeing you grow up! I love you and you'll always be my buddy, even when you beat me up!! Love you :)

Daddy - January 22

Dad I love you so much and you are always there for me! I don't know what I would do without you. You and I have such a great bond and I love you more than anything!!! Thanks for all you do (including getting rid of the losers I date)!! Love you Dad :)

Grandpa - February 3

Oh Mr.Grouch, thanks for being a great Grandpa! You let me come and crash at your house when I'm home alone and scared, when I'm hungry :), or just when I need to come talk!! You're the greatest! Oh and thanks for bringing me dinner last night while I was in bed sick!! That was so nice of you :)

Mom - February 4

Mom, I can't even begin to thank you enough. You are always there for me as well whenever I need anything. I can't go a single day without talking to you!! Thanks for being there for me especially when I call at 1 o'clock in the morning needing to talk! I love you more than anything Mom!!

Grammie - February 6

Gram, I love you so much. You are such a strong fighter and always have been, especially against this horrible disease. You have always been there for me throughout most of my life. I know the past several years have been difficult and you have been so brave and so strong. I love you and want you to travel home to our Heavenly Father so you can be released of all your pain. We'll see you again soon and be together for eternity!! I love you Grammie!!

Hayden - February 10

Buddy, I love you! I can't believe how fast you are growing up!! Haha you never fail to make me laugh! You are so good at all the things you do: football, basketball, beating me up, throwing mashed potatoes right in my face!! You're the best and I love you so much bud!!

The Surprise Party for my parents both turning 40 this year

was a success! It was a huge pain to pull off but I did it!!

Phewww!! I had been planning to throw my parents this party since November! So the first of January comes around and I'm

planning it when my mom decides to ask me to help her throw a party for her and my dad. So I agreed and took over everything. I made her and my dad fake invitations and sent everyone else the real ones! Then I worked things out with the caterer, close friends to help out, the slideshow, balloons, the cake, and who was going to get them out of the house! But everything worked out in the end and they were soooo surprised and had fun night!! I love you both so much Mom and Dad. You do sooo much for me that it was the least I could do to give back to you guys and I hope you enjoyed it!!

Girl's Nights!!

I love my girlfriends more than life itself!! I have an amazing group of girlfriends that each month I look forward to being with!! In January, we went to dinner at Rio Grande and then saw the movie Leap Year. Kin and I loved it so much that we fell asleep for half the movie!!

We missed Lizzie that night who unfortunately had to work :(

Then this month we went to dinner at Red Butte and went to Color Me Mine which turned into a confession session!! I love those, but I never have anything to really confess because these girls know everything about me anyways! We all talked, painted,

and ate Valentine's candy (thanks Aub)!! Then we decided to go get some yummy dessert from LA Tart!! I love this place and for all of you who have not been there, you need to go!! Aubree's cousin opened it up and he is also the guy I am dating :) (more to come on that one)!! So we went and hung out there for a little bit and then decided to go have a dance party in the parking lot. So high schoolish I know, but we needed it!! Then some girls had to go and Nicole, Erin, and I came home!! What a great night and I can't wait for the festivities coming up in the next few weeks! I love you girls!!

Ok now about the boy! He is so cute to me! I have been sick lately and he brought me over some soup the other day and took great care of me! Thanks to him I'm feeling much better!! He is sweet and always makes me laugh, even when he is making fun of me (which is well deserved most of the time) haha!! He is doing so well with LA Tart!! You all need to go in and try it!! It's located at 2300 E. Murray Holladay Road. It's the best you'll ever have ;) haha

I think thats a pretty good update. Sorry I know it was a long one but I needed to catch up!!