1st General Meeting!

Our first SAA general meeting was held on Sept. 4th. It was such an exciting night to finally meet all the new people and get SAA started!

Everyone had the chance to stand up and introduce themselves...

We have so many fun new people!

Happy Birthday to all the September and Summer birthdays!

 Playing a getting to know you game...

 1st year rep elections-We're so excited to have Lisa Hill as the newest member of the board!  

 We had a club fair so everyone could learn about all the awesome things SAA has to offer.

 We have some AMAZING officers that are going to make this year so much fun!

Happy Birthday Cari Guernsey!!

Name:  Cari Guernsey
Student’s Name:  Paul Guernsey 
Student’s Graduation Year:  2014
Your Birthday:  09/06/1982

-Tell us a little bit about yourself:

My husband and I recently moved to Michigan for rotations and we even more recently had a baby girl on August 17th. I am from the Ogden, Utah area and graduated from Weber State University with a BS in Forensic Science. I enjoy running and can't wait for the Dr. to give me the okay to get back at it again. 

*What is one of your worst embarrassing moments?

I don't know about my worst, but my favorite embarrassing moment happened when I was all by myself.  I worked at the Harris Fine Arts Center as a night janitor during the summer of 2000.  I cleaned carpets, floors, and bathrooms.  While cleaning the bathrooms we were required to wear protective eye glasses and thick plastic gloves that stretched almost to the elbow.
  One night while cleaning some sinks I was twisting out my sponge as tightly as I possible in order to get out as much water as I could and my right hand slipped off the sponge.  I punched myself square in the nose! AND it hurt so bad!  I really wanted to get mad at someone, but what was I to do?  I punched MYSELF!  What's more, when I punched myself I scrapped my glasses on the bridge of my nose scrapping off some skin, resulting in a scab.  My boss asked what happened and when I told him that I punched myself in the face, he laughed, then told me he would make up another story if he were me.

*If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

If i could go anywhere in the world, for my birthday, it would be Moab, Utah.  Moab has everything I love, half marathons, rock climbing, hiking, slick rock mountain biking, the Colorado River for water sports, camping.  I miss that place!

*What is your favorite movie?

My favorite movie is Better Off  Dead.  It has John Cusack at his best and a fabulous cast that fully invested in their ridiculous characters making for a really great slap-stick style comedy.  If you haven't seen it, come on over!

*What was the best job you ever had?

The TCC was pretty awesome. Dan and Linda are fantastic people!

*What is one thing most people don't know about you?

I am a Disney Geek! I LOVE Disneyland, as in, I want to live there!  I know so much silly little trivia about Disney movies, rides, parks, and Walt Disney  it's almost ridiculous!

Happy Birthday Lisa Applonie!!

Name:  Lisa Applonie  
Student’s Name:  Ryan ApplonieStudent’s Graduation Year: 2013 only 9 more months!!Your Birthday:  Aug 30th 1987Blog: ryan2andlisa2.blogspot.com

-Tell us a little bit about yourself:

My name is Lisa and I am 25. I can't believe I am half way to 50! I am an Idaho girl and grew up in the mountains. I love to play volleyball and be a wife and mommy. I like to do things out doors but love just sitting around the house with my family. My husband and I met in Utah. We have been married for four years. Last year we were blessed with a beautiful little girl, Paige (1). 

*what is one of your worst embarrassing moments? When I was younger, I used to do 4H and show horses. Well I had a picture of my taken in my show attire and it was the most hideous picture EVER! One time when Ryan and I were visiting my parents house, my brother found it and gave it to Ryan. Ryan carried that picture everywhere!
*if you could eat at any restaurant for your birthday what would it be? Cafe Rio (sweet pork burrito enchilada style)
*If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be? Fiji 
*Best birthday memory? My 18th birthday because I finally got a cell phone!
*What is one thing most people dont know about you? I think a funny thing is that Ryan and I really didn't like eachother when we first met. He thought I was this wild freshman and I thought he was stuck up.... Luckily we got to know each other.
*What was one of your favorite vacations? One of my favorite vacations was going to Ireland with Ryan after he graduated from BYU. He served his mission there so it was fun for him to show me around and also it was a beautiful place.

1st Children's Social-Junior Olympics!

For our first children's social this year we had the Junior Olympics!!  It was a HOT day so everyone was ready to get wet and have some fun!

 The Olympians all ready to go!

 Everyone LOVED the parachute!

 Water Races

 Even the babies had tons of fun!

 Enjoying the Sprinkler!

 Water balloons between the legs

Everyone had a blast!  

Thanks Stacy and Amanda for putting on a great children's social!

Watermelon Social

It was so fun to meet new friends at the watermelon social! It's going to be a great year!

Happy Birthday Ashley Crossley!

Name: Ashley Crossley Student’s Name: Tanner Crossley
Student’s Graduation Year: 2016Your Birthday: August 4th 1987Blog: allaboutthecrossleys@blogspot.com

-Tell us a little bit about yourself: 

I'm originally from the teeny-tiny town of Austin, Nevada. I grew up on a farm/ranch so I spent a large part of my growing up years on horses and in tractors. It was wonderful! I met my husband at BYU-Idaho where I graduated with a Bachelors in Exercise Science. Mariah is our 4 month old girl and I love staying home with her. She is such a joy! 

*if you could eat at any restaurant for your birthday what would it be?

Big Jud's in Idaho. For some reason I am really craving one of their hamburgers.  

*If you could go anywhere in the world where would it be?

Portugal, that is where my Grandpa was from.  

*Best birthday memory?

As a little girl all of my family would ride horses up the canyon behind my house to the campgrounds and celebrate up there. But one year just my mom and dad went with me. It was fun to spend time with just the two of them.   

*what was the best job you ever had?

     I was a counselor one summer at BYU-Idaho's outdoor learning center Badger Creek in Tetonia, Idaho. OYA took place there. OYA is like an outdoor EFY. We camped the whole week, went white water rafting, horseback riding, went on ropes courses, it was awesome. I was also in charge of the 20+ horses that were used for the trail rides. I had the best of two worlds, horses and teenagers. By far the best job! 

Good Luck Potluck

Here's some pictures from our Good Luck Potluck we had back in May.  We hope everyone that moved is doing well, we miss you all so much!!!  We are excited to meet all the first years moving in!