LINCOLN GRADUATED FROM LAW SCHOOL!!!!!

My dear, sweet, wonderful husband graduated from law school last friday and we are so excited. He has worked so hard, and having that chapter complete is a HUGE relief. Sure, he still has to pass the bar, but let's just take one step at a time. We had a fun party the night before at my sister Margo's house. She is just about the BEST hostess ever and made it super easy for me to help throw a party for my husband. The big surprise of the night was having Lincoln's dad fly here from London for the weekend. We didn't think he would make it due to being all the way out there, but he pulled a fast one on us and showed up at the party with Lincoln's mom. We were so shocked and way excited. We had a great weekend. It was so fun to have Lincoln show us around his school and office for work. He has worked so hard and I am sooo impressed. Here is a little taste of how our weekend went.

Smile for the (video)camera

Does this ever happen to you? I hope so, cause it seems to happen to me allot! My mom was trying to take a picture of me and some of my friends, and well, this happened-

Here's what was supposed to happen-

Caitlin, Candace, Christy, Stacy, Kate, and me.

A few more jems from my collection of thinking it is in camera mode.

Here is another try...







I could go on, but it takes too long to post video, and I think I will spare you more fake outs. Just beware when you are taking a picture with me or by me, you might end up being videotaped without even knowing it.

step bump, step bump bump

This video is dedicated to my wonderful husband who deals with all the crazies in traffic court everyday. I love you honey

a little help from friends

Today I needed a little pick me up. Nothing major, just with the economy, the job market, swine flu (actually, this makes me want to laugh), the rain... a girl could use a little help. I was looking through my pictures and this one did the trick.

Thanks girls...

Pink Hair

I know what you are all thinking, "but Mallory, you're 30, and you're Mormon!"  I get it, but let's not forget that I don't feel 30, and Mormons can have fun with hair color too.  

Truth is, this isn't the first time.  My roommates and friends can attest that I have had many different colors in my hair.  I have had orange, blue, pink, and purple.  Those are just the "unnatural" colors.  I have a thing for going dark every few years.  I have always loved going red as well, but that never seems to look right on me.  

No matter what the color changes to, I will always consider myself a blonde.  I am such a conservative person, but a small part of me wants to be a little wild once and awhile.  I am sure like all of my other colors I have done, this won't last too long.  But it is spring and adding a little color to my life is a good idea.  Besides, my mom likes it and I can't say the same for when my hair is any other color.  

Penzone Party

Thanks to my husband for being such a trooper and coming to my work party.  Thanks to my mom for taking our pictures afterwards making me feel like we were going to prom.  Not to mention helping me find the only dress in Columbus that was modest yet didn't look like I was a mother of the bride.  Thanks to Charles Penzone for being in business for 40 years so we could have a fun time.  Wow, I sure do feel old when I go to work parties.  

My childhood flashed before my eyes

I can't wait!

(It is in wide screen on YouTube so a small portion of it is cut off on the right.)