My Life in College...

Valentines Day

2009-02-17T00:11:00.000-08:00

So everyone has been asking me what I did on Valentines Day and I haven't written for a while so I figured I would just write it on my blog. So In the morning my roommate Jackie and I made crapes and invited a couple people over for breakfast. So we hung out and ended up watching the movie Definitely, Maybe. Good show...just need to cut out the first couple of mintutes. After that I got ready for the day and my bf Andrew came over. We ended up just hanging out for a while and waiting to go out for dinner. He told me that we were going to Red Lobster because we both like seafood and everything so we head out from my apt. and he says his mom needs us to pick up some butter from the store so we go to take it to his mom who lives in Orem, Ut. We walk in and he has a candle lit dinner all set up with flowers and everything. He made steak, lobster tale, and potatoes. It was so good! Then after that we went and saw He's just not that into you in the theaters and came back and I fell asleep. Anyways I thought it was really cute. Love you all! and I will try to start posting again! Xoxo Becca

Christmas Lights!!

2008-11-29T17:54:00.001-08:00

So my Dad, Rachael, Grandma, and Grandpa Butler all came down to Utah for the weekend. It was so much fun to see them! They got here Friday night and I met them down in Salt Lake City! We went to Cafe Rio! Which was really good! and then we headed over to Temple Square to see them turn on the lights! It was really awesome to see the lights, and I would totally recommend them to anyone!! Happy Holidays! and Enjoy!! With Love, Becca ♥

At Cafe Rio!

The Family!!

Rachael and I

The temple and lights were awesome!

The reflection pond was really cool too!

Homemade Movies Anyone?

2008-11-23T00:38:00.000-08:00

So the night we got kinda bored...or something like that and decided we would make a movie. haha hope you enjoy!

Fashion Show...

2008-11-05T13:13:00.000-08:00

So our school Dallas Roberts Academy is putting on a fashion show tomorrow and anyways my group is the future. I had to make some dresses out of duct tape for the future. So here they are!

The other dress

Halloween 2008

2008-11-02T09:29:00.000-08:00

So this year was my first halloween out of the house. This year I actually was something besides myself! haha Whitney gave me the idea to be a superhero! So therefor I was a superhero. So my halloween consisted of going to school and getting ready for our halloween party at school. During the school halloween party there was charades, a hot dog eating contest, food, and scary movies. We watched prom night...it was funny watching it with a bunch of girls! They would stand up and scream and say random things. Then after that we went to our house and hung out then went to our ward halloween party. There was dancing, food, pool, and a bunch of things to do in this lodge up in the middle of nowhere! haha so anyways hope you enjoy!! Happy late Halloween! ♥Becca

T.P. dodgeball

Mckay and I

Yes I am almost his height on that stool...

Stevey and I

Some how heather always manages to stick her face in the picture...haha
Me, Aubrey, and Heather

Everyone at school all dressed up.

Heather and I

The girls from school.

Me, Mattie, and Kyrsti

Sunday Dress...

2008-10-13T11:42:00.000-07:00

So we decided that we would take a couple of pictures before church last sunday so here they are!! Enjoy...oh and by the way I dyed my hair a redish brown...you like it?

Heather and I :D

6 Things about me!

2008-10-08T00:30:00.000-07:00

Tagged by Steff

1. I am in college right now. I am in the middle of going to dallas roberts academy to become a hair dresser or cosmetologist.

2. I LOVE to watch tennis! It is one thing that I love to do...even though I am not that great anymore...its still way fun!

3. I miss the rain...I never in all my life thought i would ever say that!! I love the whole feeling of going outside and being able to smell the moisture. I miss everything being green! I miss going outside and puddle jumping. I even miss the sound of the rain on the roof or the house.

4. My dream in life is to go see Wimbledon. I would love to go to England and see the actual thing. Its not as good on TV!!!

5. I am more of the type of person who doesn't care what others think. I love to do my own thing and if others like it great...if not thats great too.

6. My best friends in life are Whitney, Heather, Aubrey, and Stevey. Whitney is my cousin who I have become so close to lately! I miss her so much and really wish she would come visit me! I also wish we could go wakeboarding every weekend again! Heather is also my cousin and roommate as well. We hang out all the time and its been way fun getting to know her better!! I love her! Aubrey, I met at school. Its been way fun getting to know her as well. She is from Las Vegas and had never seen snow before! It was way fun to watch her! :P Then last of all is Stevey. He is in my ward here in Utah. Fun to be around and we hang out quite a bit haha.

Sorry they are short sweet and to the point...Its kinda late. Enjoy

oh and by the way...Elisabeth and Cheryl your it!!

BYU Football...

2008-09-20T19:23:00.000-07:00

Ok so since I am in Provo I acquired an all sports pass to BYU through my cousin Wendy. Its been way fun and BYU is going great!! We won UCLA 49-0 and Wyoming 44-0 and UW by a point...don't know the score...but it has been way fun to spend time with the cousins and be involved with BYU. So here are some pictures. ♥Becca PS last friday was my first hair cut I did Nicole and Heather did melissa...they turned out!! lol

The field!!

Alex and Andy

Wendy, Alex, and I

Jessie and I

Melissa and I

College...

2008-09-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

Ok sorry I haven't posted lately...its been crazy! So Its been really fun here so far and I love school! Pin Curls are DEATH!! anyways here are a couple of pictures. Enjoy! ♥Becca

The Girls!

Christina and I

Heather Diana and I

Brea and I

Heather and her boy...

College Update...

2008-09-04T11:12:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have been kind of busy to post so far. Provo is good! School is good! and that makes life good too. I will put up some pictures soon! ♥Becca

Last Day in "The Claw"...

2008-08-25T23:14:00.001-07:00

Ok so my last day in Enumclaw was an amazing day! I started out with my sister and we went to visit people at their houses...in some cases we actually woke them up. haha. anyways after saying bye or just attempting we went back, went to the bank, went used the last of one of my gift cards, and then last but not least went and ate at taco time. After all that excitement I finished packing my stuff up, Rachael and Brandon helped me put it all in the car..so THANKS!! Then 4:00 hit. For those of you who live around here you know that after 4:00 it was pure immediate family time. So we started by all getting together in the living room and they gave me a picture of all the family and also a book of pictures with letters written from all of them. I will admit...I cried...thats saying something since I have "no emotion" according to my mom when I laugh at her for crying in movies. haha. but my dad even got a little teary...and that is BIG!! I can only recall two times in my entire life that he has cried...at my great grandparents funerals. but anyways then we went to go to Tony Romas, so we being the smart ones we are looked on the web site to check where it was decided the web site was wrong...because it said that tony roma's wasn't where it used to be. We went there...it was closed and some other store now...haha so anyways we ended up going to Famous Daves! It was a blast! and a moment I don't ever want to forget! Thanks everyone for the awesome day! I can truly say I will miss you all!! ♥Becca

Here we all are at Famous Dave's

We hit up Costco after Famous Daves and my Dad and i found these body pillows and were insisting we needed them. Anyways my mom didn't think we were so funny and kept saying NO! I don't want those in my house...how do you even use them anyways? so here is my dad using Brett as a "demo" on how to use the pillow...haha

Here is the book and picture they gave me!

Golfing...

2008-08-25T22:56:00.000-07:00

Not meaning to brag or anything...but I am a pretty mean golfer...haha just kidding. So my friend Mckenzie from work wanted me to go golfing this summer. I being the great friend that I am...decided to go with her even though the only experience I have had with the sport is mini golfing a couple of times and sitting on the couch, eatting potato chips, and watching it on the tv. Well anyways I don't know if she was just being nice or if I was actually ok...she said I did pretty good. I got it so I can hit with a 9 iron pretty straight and with some other club past the 100 yard mark at the driving range. Anyways it was really fun! and I am so glad I got to go. Here are some pictures...enjoy ♥Becca

PS. Don't I look so much like a golfer?!? I heard from my aunt wendi, it doesn't matter if you are good...you just have to look the part.

So when I went they had this machine that filled that basket with balls...anyways I thought it was so cool!!

Welcome everyone?

me...I won't lie (thats for you mom) I was pretty good!

Mckenzie showing me how to putt

Mt Rainier was so beautiful!! boy I am gonna miss it!

18th Birthday Fun!!...

2008-08-20T13:51:00.000-07:00

Ok so most of you know recently I have turned 18...FYI I don't really feel any different like everyone tells you you do. I just think that it sounds old! All my friends have informed me that I now can officially go to jail! so Party? haha just kidding. So anyways I had a great day! It was filled with family, surprises, presents, and fun. Here is what I did for all of those who weren't here. I woke up early in the morning and went wakeboarding!! We left the house at 5:30 to be on the lake at 6. Let me just say...the lake was gorgeous! I had the time of my life so thanks Scott and Whitney for inviting me! It was a blast. In this day of wakeboarding we decided it was the most productive day we had had yet. Rachael (my sister) learned how to wakeboard and got up her first time ever! Whitney (my cousin) learned to drive the boat and cleared the wake! Scott was improving his skills and did a switch! (this is where you turn so you are facing the other way) and I last but not least learned how to do my signature move "the grind" on the wake and am starting to jump!! so then we headed back and made applesauce...I won't lie I didn't have the best time ever...but I made some to take to college! Then when I got home I found some pretty flowers on my table so thanks!! haha and then later we had family over to have cake and everything! It was fun and was probably one of my favorite birthdays ever!! Thanks everyone for making it special! ♥Becca

Getting ready to go!

Kinda grinding the wake! haha

I am learning to jump!!!

The flowers I got from tyson

My Grandma and Grandpa Butler

Aunt lorri, Courtney and I...we were going to retake this one...but she said she liked it so here it is! haha Pretty "trick" right?

The Fiesta...

2008-08-19T14:11:00.000-07:00

So since I work at Taco Time until Saturday...everyone has been bugging me to show/make them tacos. So since I have a limited number of days left in the good ol' Claw, we decided to have a fiesta and make tacos, salsa, and etc...anyways it was really fun! We had virgin margaritas...at least thats what I think they were that Aunt Lorri made! (they were pretty good as soon as you choked down all the salt on the rim of the cup) and I made tacos, and there was rice and salsa and everything else...so here is our experience. Oh and btw...Wendi we wish you could have been there...but you kinda live a little far away...if it helps...we thought about you!!! haha until next time!

♥Becca

Everyone eating

Uncle mark thought the wipped cream was sour cream...so the real question is
How was the taco mark?

Grandma!

Making the tacos

Mmm...Salsa!

Lorri making her drinks!

Yum yum! So we did notice that Rachael just happens to pop up in most every picture...

Showing everyone how to assemble them/fold them too.

Making Bread...

2008-08-19T13:56:00.000-07:00

So since I am leaving for college in a week from today...thats right everyone a WEEK!!! I figured I should learn how to cook or bake some bread. My Grandma Brownell graciously helped me learn how to make her very own wheat bread...which happens to be my FAVORITE!! Anyways here are the pictures from it. Oh and we even kneaded it by hand...since I won't have a kitchen-aid in college...and it TURNED OUT!! For all of those who know my experience in the kitchen...that is a miracle within itself...

not meaning to brag or anything...but I think I am pretty much a PRO now!! haha enjoy

♥Becca

My grandma helping me with the bread

Kneading the bread...(note how pro I look) haha

It raised!!

The final product!! It tastes just as good as it looks!!

Getting Older...

2008-08-12T23:30:00.001-07:00

This friday just happens to be my birthday (Aug 15)...I have been thinking about it and I AM GOING TO BE OLD!! haha 18 just seems old! Plus its where you start moving into relief society. This should be fun?

Adidas or Nike?...

2008-07-30T01:43:00.001-07:00

Ok so lately it has come up...which is better Adidas or nike? I happen to have both brands but was wondering what everyone else thought...

Thanks! ♥Becca

Wakeboarding...

2008-07-27T21:40:00.000-07:00

So I have had the privledge of going with my cousin Scott wakeboarding lately!! It has been so much fun. Thanks Scott!! and here are some pictures! ♥Becca

Here I am

Rachael on one ski!!

Scott...he was cutting across the wake pretty fast

Scotts friend Kelli...She pretty much showed us all up...lol

Then last but not least...Whitney

Mariners Game...

2008-07-23T22:56:00.000-07:00

So my uncle Chad got us tickets to the mariners game. That night I sat in 2 different places. 1. The suite. It was awesome!! Chad ordered food and drinks and the game was fun to watch. Then about half way through I went and sat at 2. The 2nd row from the field!! It was an awesome view! and I sat there by Rod, Tyson, Rebecca, and Trevor. When I was on the field the foul balls would come and everyone would stand up and try to catch it...but I happened to catch myself ducking...haha anyways thanks so much Chad!! It was fun. ♥Becca

Ryan and Rachael

Some of the group
The field

Ryan and Chad

#1 Mariners Fan!!

Tyson and I...we were so close to the field!!

Don't Press...

2008-07-20T22:37:00.000-07:00

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Blog Layouts...

2008-07-20T22:21:00.000-07:00

So I decided to switch it up a little bit and get a new layout. For those who would like to know I got mine from this website http://www.pyzam.com/bloggertemplates After you choose your template then you just go to layout and click HTML. Then past in the HTML from the website. ♥Becca

PS. You have to start over on everything other than the posts unless you go through and save it from the previous layout.

Thanks...

2008-07-17T23:40:00.000-07:00

So today I had the privilege to be graced by the presence of none other than the Eriksons, Dave, my grandparents, and my awesome family. Since they are here, they of course had to come visit me at work. So I am working...as usual...and about 20 people come in and my lovely uncle...or chuncle...starts to belt Happy Birthday...although he is a month early...at the top of his lungs so everyone could hear him. Plus the night wouldn't have been the same if Brandon wouldn't have spilled Root Beer all over the place. Plus I am guessing you will be seeing some loving pictures of me working on "The Butler Bunch"...from my WONDERFUL Aunt Wendi...Thanks? Gotta love your relatives, right?

Welcome to the world of being an adult?...

2008-07-14T00:17:00.000-07:00

The whole graduating thing sounded like a WONDERFUL plan until this summer...when I got...you guessed it A JOB. You can pretty much say good bye to all of your social life and hobby's because...little did you know. It becomes your only hobby. I have been working now for almost a year at good ol' Taco Time...and it has been a great place to work. The down side to it happens to be..I have missed every vacation my family has gone on. I don't see any of my friends anymore, and am tired all the time...but other than that...I AM GREAT!!!

Anyone else seem to have the problem where work is keeping you from all your adventures?

Shark fest update...

2008-06-30T14:02:00.000-07:00

Guess WHAT?!?!

They MADE IT!!!

Overall the trip sounded amazing! I didn't manage to get down there since I am now working two jobs, but it sounds like they had an experience of a life time! Wendy and Lorri both said they would never do that again!! haha and my dad (Tracey) wants to go back and Steff would consider going back...and I am assuming Dave and Brian would go back too since they have done it before and it was their second time. They all had fun being together and they had some awesome sweatshirts as designed by Matt who also swam. (you can see them in the photo) and everyone kept asking where to buy them...so good job Matt!! and overall the trip sounded awesome! If some of them go next year...I am determined to try and make it! anyways thats sharkfest...if you see any of them say congrats! Its a big accomplishment to swim 1.5 miles of ocean that is really cold!! until next time! ♥Becca

Shark fest update...

2008-06-26T22:56:00.000-07:00

Well they have been swimming deep lake to get ready for shark fest which they leave for tomorrow...yeah TOMORROW!!! crazy! and yes I did say they someone has to have the job and stay home...haha well anyways they all swam across it and were saying how they felt good...keep you updated on their progress! ♥Becca
PS Feel free to comment and give them words of encouragement...haha

Graduation...

2008-06-13T00:05:00.000-07:00

So I finally graduated from Enumclaw High School on June 9, 2008. Its so crazy that its already 2008...we have been yelling '08 DOMINATE for the past 4 years and we finally made it! Here are some pictures. ♥Becca

Coming out for the graduation ceremony

My Parents and I (ps it was FREEZING COLD!!)

Coty and I...we make a pair...I couldn't stop laughing

Laughing some more...and Coty being himself

Melissa and I

Until Then...

Grad Party...

2008-06-12T10:50:00.001-07:00

Thanks everyone who came! It was fun!

Cara, Caitlyn, and I
Until next time...

Prom...

2008-06-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

Prom was a blast! From being a senior class officer and learning to appreciate dances, programs, and such I learned what it takes to go to prom. For me the whole prom experience started off at the beginning of junior year. We started fund raising and picking out the prom site. Then it seems like millions of hours, $11,000 of fund raising, $30 a prom ticket, and selling around 380 tickets later...here we were at prom. It was a wonderful experience and I loved going with the whole group! especially my dearest cousin Coty! (I am glad that you decided to come!) I also had a blast with my date Morgan. It was a wonderful end of my senior year and high school career. It is also the start of something new...college (to be seen in future posts). Here are the pictures! Enjoy! ♥Becca

Prom was at Temple Theatre in Tacoma

Trying to get the pin in right...haha

The flower was perfect

Morgan and I

Us againThe whole group!
Left: Melissa Koontz, Coty Thomas, Anna Nelson, CJ Fitzpatrick, Becca McNeil, Patrick Favro, Maria Dion, Ben McNeil, Dion French, TJ Rockwood, Rebecca Butler (me), and Morgan Willis.

The Girls

The Guys

Melissa and I

Rachael (my sister), my mom, and I

Erin Ann and I

Morgan and IAndy and I

Evie and I
Until Next time...