Pour some Sugar{house} on me

If you are keeping up with my life, you should already know I have moved. 

To a cute little house in Sugarhouse. 

I didnt know much about the place except that Chick-fil-A is sooo close. 

With any new move its a requirement to throw a house warming party. 

Ours was last week and full of good food, lots of friends and a ton of dancing. 

We spent allll day getting ready for our party. Like literally, from the moment I got home from running until go time. 

Doing what? Looking back, Im not really sure. 

But it was kinda crazy all day! 

We decorated {pom poms! I love pom pons!}, we bought, we baked. I had two trips to Wal-Mart.

But it all paid off! 

It was the cutesiest party I have ever thrown. 

A lot of that had to do with our cute elementary school teachers roommates. 

{Roommates. Courtney. Allie. Me. Aubry}

We decided to have a "favorite food" theme to showcase..well...us!

I made mini cheesecakes and...quesadillas! 

My favorite food and often dinner choice. 

I was pleasantly surprised to see that my quesadillas were a hit!

Couldn't keep the plate full through the night!

I was so happy that some of my work friends came! Like Hayley.

Love this girl and we have so much fun at work.

And no party is complete without good dancing. Aubry and I are dang good at throwing dance parties. 

People probably thought we were crazy in the beginning since we were the only ones dancing in a packed house. 

But then our dance posse showed up and we took over the dance floor. 

I couldnt help but smile while I was dancing. I just love my dancing friends. 

We were getting so into and didnt even care that anyone else was there and we just have so much fun dancing.

 It made me so happy to have these great friends. 

party rocking.

This should go without saying,

I enjoy any good holiday that allows me to celebrate by having a party. 

So add New Years Eve to the list. 

This year was no exception. Easily the best NYE yet. 

The weekend party started out with a Lanai Reunion at Lake Arrowhead. 

Eagles Nest with the troops. 

This gang has celebrated NYE together for the last five years, and Im glad I was finally able to be included in the celebrations. 

Within the hour of all of us sitting down for dinner my abs already hurt from laughter. 

They never disappoint. 

(and can i just do a quick side note. I love this gang. I love that we get together and do fun trips often. I love how much we laugh when we are together and that nothing seems to change, that I chat with many of them on a very frequent basis and that we've been out of lanai for years now, and yet they are still some of my very best friends. ok now resume...)

Thursday night and Friday consisted of catching up and laughing, a trip to the dock, the village, a boat ride around the Lake, a fabulous Mexican lunch and free dessert (We love you Arturo!!) and taking it easy at Trent's cabin. 

Our Friday night provided the most entertainment as the Squires put together some outlandish games for us to play. 

The prize?

 Competing for a spot to accompany Ronnie in the handicap lines at Disneyland. 

We couldnt get over that we all legitimately playing outlandish games, made up by Ronnie, just so we could talk advantage of him being in a wheelchair at Disneyland. 

We played "How well do you know Ronnie?" (I got 4th place, thank you very much), a made up game called Shark Attack (which Im still mad that mine didnt count), followed by the Shark Off ("I aint Sharking Off" best quote of the night Lacey!) and a game of darts (won that one too).

Saturday was Disneyland!! 

We got up ridiculously too early to get there as the doors opened. But it was worth it and we finagled those crowds like champs. 

And remember those games we had to play? 

Ya not needed. 

All of us were able to take advantage of the handicap lines. It was really nice being able to cut some of the crazy lines and still being able to ride everything together as a group. 

Highlights included: 

riding Tower of Terror...three times

Trent's constant fist pumps during California Screamin'

being terrified of getting wet while riding the river rafting ride

eating Churros, a must needed afternoon snack

 the corn dogs, Amy's demand for constant treats, and I could easily go on. 

I skipped out of Disneyland a bit early, and although I was really sad to leave the Lanai gang, I had to get myself to the next party!

I rang in the new year with my Northridge crew at the YSA party in Irvine at Dave & Busters. 

I legitimately sprinted to the doors

 found my friends 

and didnt stop dancing till the DJ made us. 

it was packed. crammed with over 2,000 people

we partied and played arcade games till 2 AM. 

no new years is complete in my book if you cant dance your way into the new year. 

Sunday afternoon I had to have a crash nap to prepare me for the next activity of the weekend

Rose Parade camp out. 

We got another great spot this year. 

And although some opted for sleep, I just couldnt do it. 

round two of an all nighter was a success. 

We played some games, Rudy and I went for long walks to check out all the crazies (we saw Jesus!) and kinda just chilled. 

The Parade got really sunny and warm. A little too warm for a winters day. 

The parade was great. 

Love the floats. 

Love Japanese bands breaking down to Lady Gaga. 

Love narrating the parade for the gang.

And love Tom making cat calls to the Queen of the parade even more. 

And then I came home and slept. 

The result of this party weekend:

Losing my voice. Viral Laryngitis. Calling in sick to work on Tuesday. 

But if i could, Id put this weekend on repeat.  

double the Robyn.

As mentioned previously, when I was in Sacramento, I was on a strict time frame to get me home.

I had accidentally overbooked myself that weekend with the wedding on Friday night 

and tickets to the Robyn concert on Saturday night. 

Im obsessed with Robyn.

She makes me want to dance. 

She helps me get over boys. 

Perfect Combo. 

And when Taylor told me he was going, I couldnt pass up on the chance to dance alongside Taylor to some Robyn jams. 

I got back from Sac Town just in time to change and get me on a shuttle bus to the Hollywood Bowl. 

The bowl was packed. The beats were great and the lights helped us rage all night long.

Rebbie, Taylor and I even snuck down to some better seats which made the show so much better. 

Robyn always puts on a good show and Im always completely carried away with her lyrics and dance moves. 

The show got even better by running into Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser. 

(my dad and I are a little obsessed with the show)

I grabbed his arm, "Are you BOB!?" 

I have no shame. 

However, as Tay and I had both just attended our THIRD Robyn concert, we both agreed we were done with her shows {for now} until she comes up with a new setlist, new songs. 

Then about three days later, Taylor sends me this screenshot:

MTV performance of Robyn. 

Halloween.

Secret Location. 

Free tickets. 

Admits TWO. 

Screw what we said earlier. COUNT ME IN. 

We had no idea what we were getting ourselves into but I thought this sounded too awesome to pass up. 

Turns out the "secret location" was the biggest Halloween party pretty much in the entire country. The West Hollywood Carnaval. 

And Taylor and I had just scored free tickets to be front row at the Robyn concert. Located at the heart of the carnaval. 

Seeing Robyn so up close and personal make the show about 100x's better. 

Those dance moves kill! 

You can watch her performance here. 

Look for Taylor and I at the side of the stage. 

We braved the carnaval crowd for a bit. It was crazy. Like the most people I had ever seen. If you know anything about WeHo, you know it was a little scary and yet awesome. 

Halloween is in my top three favorite holidays {followed closely after my birthday and Christmas}

Its all about dressing up in clothes you cant get away with any other time of the year, and {now that Im older} all about dancing and partying. Some of my favorite things. 

Combine that with an awesome Robyn concert, my hippie costume, and hanging out with Taylor. 

pretty fun night!

I loved Halloween and I love Robyn concerts.

But I think I will take a break now that I have been to four...

my AAT weekend.

As evidenced here, I have been dubbed being an All-American.

I was at first the All-American Teen, but then got demoted to being a Tween.

Something I can not refute as it is clearly evidenced many, many times. 

This weekend solidified (as if we need it) that I am still the All-American Tween. 

Friday night started off with the NKOTBSB concert with my sister Laura.

I would like to tell you that I didnt drop a lot of money for this concert, that I didnt scream in excitement throughout the whole show or that I absolutely did not jump up and down at the surprise reunion of Kevin Richardson with BSB.

But you all know that would be false.
it was the

best.concert.ever. 

I loved every second of that 2.5 hour concert! 

There is something about attractive boys singing and synchronized dance moves that just make me swoon. 

It didnt matter that they are all in their 30s and 40s or that they are all has-beens. 

After the first 10 minutes I turned to Laura and screamed "This is the best thing I have ever seen!!"

I danced the entire time.

I screamed when NKOTB lifted their shirts to reveal some very chiseled abs.

I wondered how I had forgotten that Nick Carter was so hot 

and why I was never more in love with Jordan Knight.

I ran to catch a closer glimpse of Nick as he walked down the aisle next to our section and pushed my way through just so I could touch Brian Littrell's arm.

I screamed like I was fourteen. 

And dont think I was the only one, my 30 and prego sister Laura was dancing and screaming right alongside me.

We had so much fun dancing and singing throughout our nostalgic filled night.

And yes, boy bands will always be my #1 music and I cant stop listening to all NKOTBSB songs this week and am planning on buying a shirt online. 

long live NKOTBSB

After celebrating the tween in me, I got to celebrate America's birthday with family and friends. 

I lounged by the pool all morning with the kiddies.

And then went to the Hollywood Bowl with one of my besties Lillie and her family. 

remember how i said we ALWAYS match. yup. we have the same sunglasses and didnt even know it.
We enjoyed some great food

danced to some Hall n Oats 

and enjoyed some fireworks. 

loved the weekend.

love living up to my title as All-American Tween.

BTW
my newest obsession. dont turn out the lights.