back to school...

Okay, so I know I've been slacking on the blog hard core... Apologies. Anyways after a great summer it was time to go back to school and back to live with my wonderful roommates! There has been a lot that has gone on so I'll try to do my best, but it will be short and sweet...














Meet my roommates.... again.



















We went to neon night dancing...















Then we magically became mario cart for halloween...


















I randomly dyed my hair brown... thanks taylor and megan.














Last but not least, Megan and I went to New Moon opening!
We got the pleasure of sitting on the cement in the freezing cold weather for a couple hours while we waited.... we were not prepared in the slightest, but it made for good memories and for good seats to sit and stare at edward and jacob eh eh?

jamaica...

This summer my whole family was able to go on vacation together to JAMAICA! Lets just say it was the funnest trip in the whole world!!!! It was nice to have everyone together since we have all been going our separate ways for a while. Our days there mostly consisted of getting in the water and then sleeping and drying off, along with non stop drinks and food. It was the life. While we were on the trip Suzette and I made a rule that the only movements that were allowed were to move our hand to bring our drinks to our mouths and to turn the magazine pages of our hollywood gossip magazines. haha. That lasted long.... Other than just relaxing we did a lot of other fun things like A LOT of scuba diving, hiked dunns river falls, and shopped at all these different markets. The vacation was amazing and i'm definately going to miss Jamaica and for sure being with the whole family!

summer 2009.

it's been a while since i have posted so i'll try to catch up the best i can..... so lets start.....

right after finals were over for spring semester shante came down to utah to visit! it was a much needed visit and a good celebration to the end of the semester. While she was visiting shante', clay, westin, and I went to lagoon for a fun and adventurous day. We also got to go to a temple open house, go to temple square and of course shopping. All and all it was a really good trip!

It was then off to vegas to tend the little childrens. I lived at Suzette and Ryker's house for about a month and was able to spend some quality babysitting time with Ledger and Lola. While babysitting I was able to get away for a week and go down to california to visit megan. We went to a theme park, sanfransisco, the play wicked, lake tahoe, and the list goes on. pretty much a pretty legit trip.

vegas vacation.... too short!

I finished my finals by Saturday so that the mommas could drive down and pick me up on our way to vegas. It was well worth it although cramming for those few days was a bit scary for myself and probably my roommates haha. sorry guys. We got to Suzette's house Monday and that night went to Red Lobster for Mom's Birthday dinner. I freakin love Red Lobster buscuits is all I have to say. That night we basically just chilled with Suz, Ryker, Ledger and Lola.

The next day we went to the pool by Suz's house and had a picnic. It was Lola's first time in the water and she loved it. Ledger had to control himself at times... he had a problem with wanting to push Lola and splash her. That same night my Mom and I stayed at the Luxor hotel and watched Benjemin Button with M and M's. Luckily someone will watch it with me (hm... Megan).

Wednesday was shopping day! I would like to say I shopped for about 5 or 6 hours straight. World record time for me!! The outlets in vegas and I are best friends now with all that bonding time! After all day shopping we went Claim Jumper and to the movie "17 again". The movie started off high school musical style but by the end it turned out to be a decent movie. Loved it! Bedtime.... along with every other night, was nice and early around 10:00 :)


After a long day of shopping it was time again for a pool day at the Luxor. I was too excited to put my sunscreen on evenly so by the end of the day I looked like a tomato with leprecy or something. No good. We ate at cheesecake factory, and of course ordered suz's famous macoroni and cheese "Balls", don't forget the balls... once again early bedtime :)

The next two days we went back to Suz's house and just kinda chilled. Suz and I made freakin sweet headbands that we tried to mimick from Urban Outfitters. Let's just say we might start a business. I got to hang out with Ledger and Lola a ton these days too. Lola is all smiles! She is the happiest and sweetest baby I've ever seen! Ledger on the other hand is crazy. He has so much energy and needs constant attention and watch. I love that little boy with all my heart. We are best buds!

All and all the trip was amazing! Warm weather, lots of sleep, relaxation, niece and nephew, good food, and laughing = happiness! I hate to think it's over and now off to school with a lonely apartment... life can't always be perfect, but close :)

festival of colors.

This past Saturday my roommates and I decided to go to Spanish Fork to go to the Festival of Colors along with the whole rest of the state of Utah I swear. Anyways It was a celebration at a Buddhist temple where they danced, had a bonfire, and best of all threw colored chalk EVERYWHERE!
As the chalk was being thrown you couldn't breath for about 45 seconds and couldn't see anything but a cloud of color. A bit scary I'll admit, but worth it :) I think the best part of the whole day was that the color dye stained the three blonds in the apartment, not. Shannon, Erin, and I all washed our hair a billion and a half times and still are all sportin the pink hair strong. All and all though it was a good day :) finished off by crepes, frozen bananas in chocolate, and then dragging our mattresses out to the living room to have a slumber party.

tagged.

My sister Aubrey tagged me in this and I feel a bit inadequate considering that half her list was bolded and probably only about 2 will be bolded on my list. I can't do her list justice. Anyways I thought it'd be worth a try to pass some time while I was bored...


Bold the items you have done:
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a Praying Mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Been to the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa at the Louvre
20. Slept on a train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Tied a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
7 7. Broken a Bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Visited Italy

I tag.... well my only other friend, ba ha... Megan :)

thriller date night.

megan, mckenzie, and jill + dates and boys = me, shannon, and erin alone + m.j. and thriller....



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as the other three were on their dates we were bored. we watched michael jackson, of course. got scared but liked the thriller dance. learned the thriller dance. became zombies. turned the lights all down low.... and when the three walked in we busted out in michael jacksons thriller dance much to their surprise. i think they enjoyed it thoroughly.

my roommates..

I've met all of my best friends that I'll ever need...
I am so lucky to have gotten such good roommates! They are a little weird and crazy sometimes... ha but hey that just means I fit in too. I live with 5 other girls, Megan, Shannon, Erin, McKenzie, and Jill. Let's just say they are probably the coolest people ever. I'm sad that I didn't start this blogging business before hand to record all of the "cool" things we have done. I still could but hey I'll admit I am a little lazy and don't wanna play catch up but just would rather start from this point on :)
Megan.. where to start.. I can laugh so much when I am with Megan. She reminds me of my twin basically. I can tell her anything and she is always there to listen to me and give me her "wise" advice. I don't think I ever get sick of her. Shannon.. is possibly the nicest and sweetest girl I know. I love when she writes me little notes just to say thank you or hi. She is always thinking of others and serving them. Erin.. man is she crazy. I always can count on erin to have a good time. She knows how to lighten the mood and likes to wrestle with anyone anywhere... awkward haha. McKenzie.. I like my nice little friend McKenzie. I don't know how she does it but she is always happy and has a good attitude, she might need to teach me a thing or two. She is super easy to talk to and to get along with. Jillian.. two words- balance and chill. Sometimes I wonder if Jill is in school haha. She is always so relaxed and loves to socialize yet she somehow throws school in there too. Jill gets all of us out and doing stuff when the rest of us want to be homebodies. She has lots... of friends but is willing to share them with us. how kind. B-Money.. wait a minute, he's not on the list... i just wish he was my roommate because he is the idol of provo, utah...
Even though all of these girls have different qualities and personalities we all get along well and have a good time. I couldn't have asked for anything more! I'm glad I didn't end up with some psycho's, well Megan has her days ;), but I am lucky to be able to feel excited to go home to my apartment and enjoy being there!

... i finally gave in

I decided I better go ahead and give in and got my own blog since I check Aubrey's (my sister) and Megan's (my roommate) about a million and a half times a day.... okay maybe once a week. Hopefully there will be many more posts after this and I'm not just going through a little phase for the day and then somehow forget about it.
I don't have much to write about for this first post but I guess I'll start out by telling a bit about myself...
My name is Katie Barton :) Which I guess is pretty obvious but.... I just recently moved down to Provo, Utah for school. I go to BYU. I miss home a lot of course and all of my family and old friends but I LOVE it down here too. I have made some awesome new friends who I feel I am super close too and that I fit in with. Bitter sweet.
...
- i need my quiet time to think
- when i get dressed each morning i rarely match
- i wish that makeup didn't exsist sometimes or that i was bald
- true fun lies in the outdoors
- sports sports sports
- my family are my best friends
- send anything chocolate my way
- i love the sun, and.... the snow
- live each day one at a time
- i will always be a kid at heart
- i am a planner/organizer to the max and it sometimes drives me crazy
- i love to laugh
- i'm too sarcastic for my own good and sometimes people misunderstand me
- i love the office, 24, and yes sadly i'll admit, the bachelor
- i don't like cheesey things but deep down, i'm an old fashion hopeless romantic
- i'm crazy and weird, but i won't change who i am
- i am the luckiest and i love my life :)

As for now the plan is to keep this posting business up and if no one reads it atleast I will get a sense of accomplishment for myself ha ha.