Who? Allie Jones

Wedding :)

2011-03-14T02:30:00.000-07:00

My beautiful friend Brooke Jensen (now Bentley) just got married, and I was lucky enough to fly home for the wedding!! It was an amazing wedding. The venue, Noah's, was GORGEOUS. Her colors (grey and yellow) were beautiful, the flowers amazing, and she of course was stunning. I had so much fun being a bridesmaid and her "dress girl." That of course entailed me helping her get in and out of the dress and makin sure she was lookin good in pictures. But I wouldn't have it any other way.

At Noah's they had a bridal suite where we could keep all our stuff and get all fixed up before the ring ceremony and reception. We the ipod all hooked up to the sound system and I had made a "wedding day" playlist for Brooke. I think this song was the most played, and rightfully so. Brooke and Brett are perfect for each other. I hope one day that I am half as lucky as them.

I love BYU Hawaii, I do... but

2011-03-01T17:58:00.000-08:00

Being here at Brigham Young University has been an amazing experience. I love it here, I really do. However, spending twenty four - seven with LDS students can be somewhat draining. I swear, people here see marriage as being a fad. OF COURSE this is not always the case, I have a few friends who are married, but it is obvious that they got married because they were really in love, not just because they thought it would be fun and everyone else is doing it.

What happened to romantic love? The "Romeo and Juliet" if we can't be together than I would rather die, kind of love? That head over heels, no one else exists when you are around love?

I realize that this love is not completely rational and that one must listen to their head as well as their heart. But simply listening to your head can be just as damaging.

It seems as though in the Mormon world, individuals get too caught up in the idea of marriage. It has been drilled into our heads that we must be married by a certain age. As a result, instead of people taking the time to get to know potential spouses and waiting for that perfect person to come along, people are settling with anyone that will say yes.

There must be a balance- I promise, if you graduated from High School, or have been home from your mission for more than a month and you still aren't married, YOU WILL SURVIVE. IT IS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD!

The average age to get married is getting older and older... and it's okay! SEE??Okay, done venting. :)

Spose - I'm Awesome

2011-03-01T17:57:00.000-08:00

I forgot how much I love this song :)

The 808

2011-02-04T18:51:00.001-08:00

Today I went to the Samoan village with Sone and watched while they cooked the traditional way. The food was... interesting. I mean it was good, I just don't know if I could eat that all the time. It was fish with coconut milk and banana leaves. (i think) and then I ate some breadfruit, which isn't half bad. It just has a different texture that takes some getting used to.

(Okay seriously, check out those tattoos... yes, please!!)

(I realize the above picture is not the correct direction... but I forgot to rotate it and I am WAY to lazy to go back and fix it.... sorry. But that is Sone poking a stick into a fire... super exciting).
Today I got a Valentine's Package from Marcus. It was FILLED with candy hearts and a teddy bear... it made my whole room smell sickly sweet haha.

I also got a Valentine's Day Package from mum and dad the other day which was filled with lots of fun candy and a weird bug stuffed animal thing... (that was all mum).

Hawaii is way fun but I miss my family... hopefully I will get to see them soon. At least I am coming home for Brooke's wedding in March :)

Aloha!

2011-02-01T00:04:00.000-08:00

These first couple of weeks in Hawaii have been... stressful.
Let's just say living on campus isn't always the best experience...

However, I DO LOVE HAWAII. My schedule this year is fantastic.

I only have classes Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:40 to 2:20.. 12:00 on Fridays.

That leaves a lot of time for THE BEACH. and sleep. and going to town.

Coming back to Hawaii, I remember somethings that I did not miss... for example the enormous

centipede that was in my kitchen. That is my Hale Dad holding the container...

I also did not miss the caf food. Here is a lovely example of Samoan Chop Suey... mmm.

Enough complaining. Having a car here has made things 100x better. We have been able to go about the island at our leisure...NO MORE BUS!! There are a lot of delicious hole in the wall places... the best of course is Ted's Bakery. The picture below is from the Wailua Bakery... they have AMAZING sandwiches and a super inspirational quote board.

One Month

2010-12-01T23:21:00.000-08:00

One month and two days and I will be back, living in Hawaii for the next two years... eventually graduating with a degree in Social Work. And then on to who knows what.

Weird.

Side note: I got bangs... the straight across kind, and I still can't decide if I like them. Not too much I can do now... I mean, Melissa did a great job cutting them. But it is taking a lot to get use to.

Halloween: Favorite Time of Year

2010-11-11T17:49:00.000-08:00

I love Halloween. I love getting to dress up and getting to scare small children... okay, not just children, EVERYONE.

This year I was a Peacock for one night:

Marie Antoinette (which we didn't really get a picture of and you can't really tell in this picture) But that night we went to a couple dance parties and it was WAY fun!

And of course, I was a zombie:

For Halloween Night, we had a haunted house. The boys spent at least a week putting the thing together. It was terrifying and we had people, young and old, screaming. Success for sure. It was Butcher Shop themed so there was blood and body parts EVERYWHERE. As you will see in the picture, they even had one of the boys hanging on the meat hook... and yes, he was literally hanging at least 6 inches off the ground. Mary and I hid in a little room at the end behind a plastic window. Just as people thought it was over we jumped out and screamed bloody murder. It was quite the night.

This month we also had Seth and Nicola's birthdays. It was Seth's "golden birthday" so as soon as he blew out the candle (yes, we waited until the flames were out) we covered him in silly string!

Nephews!!

2010-10-19T01:30:00.001-07:00

Can I just tell you how much I love being an Auntie!!! I have THE cutest nephews ever! They are genius kids... granted Vaughn is like 6 months old and doesn't do much besides smile. But Luc, the kid is four and can read! And he is so witty and sarcastic. I love these boys so much... and just thought the world should know :)

Reunited At Last

2010-07-13T19:07:00.000-07:00

July 9th, my good friend from Hawaii, Lindsey Kubo (Stauffer), got married in the Oakland California Temple. It was a gorgeous wedding. It was so exciting getting to meet up with my close friends from Hawaii that I haven't seen pretty much since I left. It was so exciting getting to be apart of such an important day for Lindsey.

Lindsey and David are so perfect for each other. This wedding was so them, bright, fun and gorgeous. The reception was just as amazing. They had a snow cone machine, chocolate fountains... and pretty much a dance party. I hope when I get married my wedding turns out half as good as theirs did. Congrats!!! I love you guys :)

It was so much fun getting to see these girls again. I miss and love them so much!! I can't wait for the next wedding (*cough*Amanda [you did catch the bouquet]*cough*)

A few days before I left for the wedding in California, another friend from Hawaii, Sone, came and stayed with my family in Arizona. Talk about a fun week. We just hung out, went out to eat a lot, took a trip to Goldfield Ranch and went to a Diamondback's Game. It was a blast.

July has been a good month.

BYU Hawaii

2010-05-14T12:44:00.000-07:00

I just got re-admitted to BYU Hawaii, and I could not be more excited!!! After leaving there the first time I thought that was it. Turns out I didn't get enough. Thankfully, most of my friends will still be there and this time I will have a car. Unfortunately Hawaii doesn't have an Audiology major. But I am thinking about just majoring in Social Work and seeing what happens from there. I can't wait to go back, January seems to far away!

Winter 2011, Here I COME!!!!!!

Vaughn Maddox Jones

2010-04-21T16:46:00.000-07:00

Nephew Number Two is here. He is adorable and looks just like Vance. The similarities in their baby pictures is amazing!

Vaughn Maddox Jones
Born: April 18th 5:15 AM
He was 7lbs 4oz and 21 inches long

This was basically the first look Vaughn ever gave me... I was holding him and taking a picture with my phone. According to Vance, this is his "I'ma cut a Vato" look.

This one is on his first day home. Kiwi was feeding him

And here is Vaughn cross-eyed. Too freakin cute.

I am so excited to have another nephew to spoil like crazy!! :)

Words can't describe...

2010-03-02T00:43:00.000-08:00

I had an amazing weekend. A choir from Utah and California came to Arizona this weekend and put on a fireside about Family History and Temple Work. I had never seen such an emotional fireside. It really makes me think about the things I should be doing. I really need to go to the Temple more. The last time I was there was with my Ward in Hawaii. It makes me sad to think about all the people waiting on the other side for us to do their work. All too often we spend our time doing unimportant things, all the while there are those waiting for us to do their work. I can't imagine what it would be like not knowing that I am sealed to my family forever, knowing that I will see Dante again. It breaks my heart to know that there are millions of people that don't have that.

This weekend we were also able to meet tons of amazing people, and make new friends. I feel so blessed to have been able to experience the things we did this weekend and to get to know those that came down. I haven't laughed like that in forever. I am so grateful to be living in this day and age, and to have the knowledge of the gospel. After this weekend, I definitely need to work harder.

I Love

2010-01-11T19:52:00.000-08:00

this song.

My First Night Back!

2009-12-22T22:57:00.000-08:00

I spent my first night back with my favorite boy...

We spend the night making houses out of candy, eating candy (Luc ate an entire bag of twizzlers pretty much on his own), and watching movies. I think he ended up falling asleep at around midnight...ish.

(And yes Amy, that is a Michael Jackson shirt I am wearing... be jealous.)

Masterpieces:

After we finished making our houses, and upon realizing mine had more candy, Luc informed me that he had made his house for me so my house was now his.

My Last Week.

2009-12-22T19:40:00.000-08:00

Sleep over with my girls at the Condo.

(Gangsta.)

(Michael Jackson Moves.)

(Look like you love each other.)

My Roommate.

(Elvis.)

All Nighter.

Goodbyes.

(Derek.... random.)

(Iriapa.)

(Sone.)

I love and miss you all!!!!!

SUPRISE!

2009-12-22T19:15:00.000-08:00

Mum and Dad showed up in Hawaii the week before I left. Amy and I were outside Angel's, eating ice cream, when I received a phone call from my dad inquiring about the girl I was sitting with. Needless to say I had a blast that week.

We went to the Pali Lookout, which is GORGEOUS!

We went to the Dole Plantation one last time... oh i love that place.

We also went down to Sunset beach after the competition to check out the waves!!!

(How did that attractive man get in the picture... my bad)

And I introduced Mum and Dad to Kava Roots... the best Acai Bowls on the Island!

Obviously we went out to eat a lot...

Kona.

2009-12-22T19:04:00.001-08:00

In the beginning of December our stake took a trip to the Kona temple. It was my first time going to the big island. It was beautiful. We left at 3 a.m. and got back at around 8 p.m. It was a long day, but was definitely worth it!

(Me and Millie... it was early)

(Beautiful Temple)

(Bri in a tree)

Monday Night Storybook Time and Sunday Dinner.

2009-12-22T17:40:00.000-08:00

Every Monday night, after Family Home Evening, we go to the Library and read to each other.

One week we had a story book competition. Ryan won, hands down.

(Todd: Story about Jesse getting facial hair)

(Ryan: A beard is a beard and a stache is a stache)

(Allie: Straight Outta' Compton)

(Amy: Story about a Family of Finger Monkeys)

(Camille: Story about colored people)

My last week there we had a Story Book Christmas Party.

We also had a goodbye Sunday Dinner. Todd and Camille made AMAZING chicken.

Welcome to my Humble Abode

2009-12-09T20:40:00.001-08:00

One week left, and I no longer have to live here...

The view from my front door.

Yes - I have the top bunk... and no ladder.

Stylish Kitchen...

Freakin mess, but there is seriously no room

I can't wait to move home :)

Another Day in Paradise...

2009-09-01T23:07:00.000-07:00

So every once in a while the school puts on concerts. The last concert was a New Zealand band called "Three Houses Down." It was reggae and they were seriously super hot, accents and all. The lead singer was convered in tattoos... and i pretty much fell in love then and there. I won a t-shirt at the beginning of the show, so that was pretty exciting.

(Here I am rockin' my new t-shrit)

(With Lindsey and Cam)

We have been playing with my web cam a lot... which, as you can see, has been super fun. I also just downloaded Skype, so I have been web chatting with lots of friends... so they don't forget about me...

(Me, Camille and Amanda)

This right here is probably the best roommate EVER. The other night, at probably around 2:30 in the morning, I heard a noise. I sat up and looked on top of the fridge... and what did I see you ask? Not much, except for a 6 inch long, not including the tail, RAT! Yes, a mother freakin' rat. It was in my room. Needless to say I FREAKED out and shook Cam awake while screaming. I flipped on the light, but of course the thing had run. I manuvered my way over to the fridge, without touching the floor, and got some bread out, and threw it in front of the door. It was a lame attempt at luring in the rat out. So me and Millie sat and stared in silence for a good hour before falling asleep. We never saw Satan again, so we are pretty certain he is gone... I mean my room is pretty small, not many places a beast like that could hide.

This picture was from a BBQ we went to. I think it was Tyler's ward thing, but he picked us all up in his car and dragged us along... no complaints though, the food was good.

(Jake, Lindsey, Camille, Amanda, Me and Tyler)

Summer and First Term in Hawaii

2009-08-19T20:35:00.000-07:00

During Summer Term, we all went to the Midnight showing of Harry Potter. We packed like 17 people in the Suburban and drove into town. It was so much fun!!

(Ian, Mike, Camille, and Me)

These are all the girls from Summer Term. We all got pretty close, but a few were only here for the six weeks...

(Camille, Carrie, Annie, Me, Amanda, Meagan, and Jayne)

This the "Summer group" minus a few of the boys who had left for the airport that morning.

(Annie, Carrie, Me, Camille, Jayne, Meagan, Rob and Ian)

This is a trip to the beach at the beginning of First Term. Hawaii has some of the coolest graffiti, I love it!!

(Lindsey, Amanda, Camille, Me, and Jayne)

Some more sexy photos ;)

(Me, Jayne, and Camille)

The girls planned a big dinner party and went all out. We spent all day making dinner. We had Chicken bakes, zucchini, cheesy potatoes, mini cheese cakes and mint pie. We decorated the backyard at Grant's and everything. It was a blast!!

(Me, Camille, and Jayne)

All the girls at the dinner party!!
The "First Term" girls :)

(Lindsey, Jayne, Me, Camille, Amanda and Hannah)

A few of us waiting to head into town... yay for "The Bus"

(Amanda, Camille, Me, and Grant)

A Sunday BBQ at Grant's, after Camille and I had to talk in church. We were playing B.S. It got a little intense, but needless to say, I won ;)

(Grant, Trent, Hannah, Myles, Lindsey, Me, Amanda, and Tyler)

Sunday Afternoon...

2009-07-20T16:19:00.000-07:00

So there is this amazing old building up on North Shore. It is perfect for pictures. Me and a couple friends went and had our amazing friend Andrew take pictures.. They turned out awesome!!

4th of July

2009-07-06T02:25:00.000-07:00

So we spent the fourth of July mostly on the beach, tanning and making sand castles.

Then we decided to go to Haleiwa and grab "the worlds best" sandwiches (according to Jake).

Then we shopped around for a bit and checked out some surf shops. And finally we headed over to a beach near Turtle Bay. There is this old bunker there and we watched the fire works from on top of it. It was amazing... nothing like seeing fireworks AND the ocean :)

A couple nights ago we actually had a bon fire and then just camped on the beach. That was on my list of things to do before I go home. That and night swimming, which I sort of did on the fourth... but that was only because I had to pee (welcome to Hawaii).

This Is Why I'm Hot...

2009-06-26T17:17:00.000-07:00

Yes, I work... and no one can make this uniform look good.

Matt and Marcus Come to Hawaii

2009-06-14T13:56:00.000-07:00

Matt and Marcus came to Hawaii and camped on the beach. We had bon fires and went to the beach a few times. They also got to experience Ted's Bakery, which is a must. They did a lot on their own too, because I had class and things.

Oh and Marcus bought me a web cam... so me and the girls went a little picture crazy!!! :)

Night Walks.

2009-05-25T04:54:00.000-07:00

Sundays are so perfect to just take a walk on the beach. The weather was beautiful tonight and you could see the stars. It was gorgeous. Camille, Sone and I went to Temple Beach and just sat and talked. It rained all day, but thankfully it cleared up tonight. I really wish I had a car. It would be sick to just sit in it and listen to the rain and look at the beach at the same time :) Anyways, Camille and I looked really cute today for church, you know making all the boys want us... ha, right.

So the boys back home have made me tons of videos, so we finally decided to send them one. It was completely ridiculous and terrible. But we also documented in photo form, which was also pretty lame... But the walk on the beach was fun anyways.

Ew, when it rains all the slugs and snails come out... They look pretty cool, until you stand on one.. Then they aren't so cool!!!

The other night, Camille and I decided to take a sheet, a laptop and junk food to the beach to watch a movie. Mostly because Manda was out of town with her mom and we had nothing better to do, but it ended up being one of the best nights yet.

We watched "John Tucker Must Die" and had a totally Girls Night :)

10 More Days!

2009-05-23T04:22:00.000-07:00

Hawaii is completely amazing! But I definitely miss everyone back home. Matt and Marcus are coming in 10 days to see me and I cannot wait! I am so excited, it is going to be such a blast.
Anyways, tonight Camille and I went to the beach and took a laptop, along with cheese whiz, wheat thins, chocolate teddy grahams and frosting, and watched John Tucker Must Die. Seriously, it can't get much better than this, watching a chick flick, whilst eating junk food, next to the ocean, under the stars. It is so beautiful here, I just wish everyone from home could come visit... especially Luc. He would absolutely love everything about the ocean. Other than some slight boy drama, which honestly is not even worth mentioning, life is wonderful. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have to even be here!!!

Beach Days!

2009-05-21T16:55:00.000-07:00

So the weather has been so pretty lately! And we have been hitting the beach, especially at night. It is so relaxing to grab some ice cream and just sit on the beach...

We just bought a football, to play catch with on the beach. The inspiration came after we tried playing with a coconut and it hurt like.... well it hurt. School is going awesome.. It's actually almost over, Finals are in two weeks. It's crazy this term just flew by!

I have made some pretty awesome friends here... which is good. I dont have to go to the beach by myself... There are some pretty sketchy locals around.

This is: Grant, Bart, Camille, Me and Amanda. We were just at a free concert thing, and had a blast.

Be Jealous!

2009-05-09T03:53:00.000-07:00

So Hawaii is pretty much amazing! Everyone is so nice and the boys are way cute! So far classes are have been pretty easy. I am taking Intercultural Communications, Food Prep, and Doctrine and Covenants. Sounds really hard right?? It really sucks when I get out early and have to spend the rest of the day on the beach. And I REALLY hate it when there is nothing to do at night and I have to take a walk on the beach... Man, life is so hard :)

This last weekend we went hiking up behind the PCC and had a blast! It's so beautiful here, the only downfall is the humidity. But I think I will survive!

And Sunday we spent the day at the Temple, taking pictures... (yeah, it's all about taking pictures) The temple is actually closed for another year and a half for renovations... So looks like I won't be getting married here anytime soon... Ha, right... Me get married... I don't think Hell is close to freezing over, so it may me a while.

The Countdown Begins...

2009-04-05T23:11:00.000-07:00

Ten Days until I leave for BYU Hawaii!!!!!