I have been blessed to have really awesome friends. And I have too many to thank individually but I hope all of you know how amazing and influential you have been in my life.
I will specifically give a shout out to my amazing roommates. Kylee, Macey, Dahea, Taalin, and Annie- you guys are the best. I have heard some crazy stories of insane roommates and even if we don't see eye to eye on everything I don't think I could ask for better roomies.
Another special shout out to my best friend- Dan. I know earlier I mentioned that my mom was my best friend and she is but Dan is different. My mom is obligated by law to love me and Dan isn't, my mom has to put up with my bad moods or crazy or boring stories and random complaints and Dan doesn't. He doesn't have to do any of it but he does and he still loves me even though he has seen me when I'm pretty low. He is also through with 6 months of his mission and doing some amazing work in the Crimea. I am so proud of him.
So I have some amazing news! I'm going to be an EFY counselor!!! I have wanted to do this since I was 14 and I can't wait!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
To all the people that I love
I don't need a valentine when I have so many amazing people in my life. My family, friends, ward members. They are all so amazing.
I think I'm gonna make this a multifaceted thing so for tonight FAMILY:
Mom- she is my best friend and has been for a long time. I can talk to her about anything and for hours and never get bored. She always has a good perspective on things and is kind of creepy sometimes but it just makes life a little more fun. She is my hero and my inspiration in almost everything I do.
Dad- I am such a daddy's girl. Ever since I was a little kid and we'd go to the beach and play lion king. Thanks dad, you must really love me to not have just left me there haha. Seriously, my dad is the funniest people I know and one of the most giving and selfless people. More people should be like him, the world would be a better place.
Hannah- my little turd of a sister. I can't believe it has been 13 years! Hannah is going to rule the world one day and she will do a great job. Seriously this girl can do anything, she's smart, athletic (well relative to our family), and she has no fears. She may be the most confident 13 year old ever and she has the right to be. She's beautiful, smart, and good at everything she does. The kicker is that she doesn't even like boys yet (so she says)- all those poor boys that are in love with her don't stand a chance.
Olivia- where do I even start with her. Olivia is the biggest flirt and sweetheart i know. She always takes care of me when I'm home. She has been fun from day one. Always with her little girly attitude and just her desire to be one of the big girls has been so fun to watch. She is brilliant too! Like seriously, she is at like a college reading level. Okat that's a little too high but like first grade she was at a 5th grade reading level so either the 5th graders are getting dumber or my little O is a genius.
My grandparents- so I have 3 Grandma and Grandpa Westover and Grandpa Robison. All are so amazing for different reasons. Grandma always takes care of me and feeds me so well, Grandpa Westover just has a great personality and makes everyone he comes in contact with feel so loved, Grandpa Robison has such amazing wisdom and is so kind and generous and truly care for people. I have a very deep connection with my family but Grandpa Robison and I and definitely kindred spirits, something I didn't realize until it was almost too late.
I have so much more family that I could thank and express my love for but there are just so many of them. I love all of you so much. Thank you all for your support. I have the best family ever and today they are my valentine.
I think I'm gonna make this a multifaceted thing so for tonight FAMILY:
Mom- she is my best friend and has been for a long time. I can talk to her about anything and for hours and never get bored. She always has a good perspective on things and is kind of creepy sometimes but it just makes life a little more fun. She is my hero and my inspiration in almost everything I do.
Dad- I am such a daddy's girl. Ever since I was a little kid and we'd go to the beach and play lion king. Thanks dad, you must really love me to not have just left me there haha. Seriously, my dad is the funniest people I know and one of the most giving and selfless people. More people should be like him, the world would be a better place.
Hannah- my little turd of a sister. I can't believe it has been 13 years! Hannah is going to rule the world one day and she will do a great job. Seriously this girl can do anything, she's smart, athletic (well relative to our family), and she has no fears. She may be the most confident 13 year old ever and she has the right to be. She's beautiful, smart, and good at everything she does. The kicker is that she doesn't even like boys yet (so she says)- all those poor boys that are in love with her don't stand a chance.
Olivia- where do I even start with her. Olivia is the biggest flirt and sweetheart i know. She always takes care of me when I'm home. She has been fun from day one. Always with her little girly attitude and just her desire to be one of the big girls has been so fun to watch. She is brilliant too! Like seriously, she is at like a college reading level. Okat that's a little too high but like first grade she was at a 5th grade reading level so either the 5th graders are getting dumber or my little O is a genius.
My grandparents- so I have 3 Grandma and Grandpa Westover and Grandpa Robison. All are so amazing for different reasons. Grandma always takes care of me and feeds me so well, Grandpa Westover just has a great personality and makes everyone he comes in contact with feel so loved, Grandpa Robison has such amazing wisdom and is so kind and generous and truly care for people. I have a very deep connection with my family but Grandpa Robison and I and definitely kindred spirits, something I didn't realize until it was almost too late.
I have so much more family that I could thank and express my love for but there are just so many of them. I love all of you so much. Thank you all for your support. I have the best family ever and today they are my valentine.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
A day to love
I started out the day at 5:30. Okay that's just when my alarm went off but I got up eventually and went to the temple. Can I just say that there is no better way to show your love for your ancestors than to do their temple work. I love going to the temple, it may be the best place to be Valentines day weekend. There is a great feeling of love (agape) and peace there.
I then came home and slept. I love my bed and my blankets, especially my heated blanket. I love to just sleep and feel warm and cozy.
Then Taalin and I went to Target. There are two things I love about this- Taalin and Target. Taalin is probably one of my best friends, we always have tons of fun together and I always find myself laughing when we're together. Target is a lovely new valentines day weekend tradition for me. Me and Dan went randomly last year and just got delicious jelly beans so I decided to go again this year.
After Target we found our new favorite cheap pizza place: Pizza Pie Cafe Express. Oh my goodness, $5 pep pizza, cheese sticks, and cinnamon sticks. I am in love. We came home and just ate in the middle of our living room floor.
I have the BEST ward, the elders quorum came around and brought every girl in the ward roses. I'm not sure they realize how happy it made me, every girl should get flowers on Valentines day even if they don't have a valentine. Thank you so much.
Best Mail Day EVER! I got a wonderful package from my family including loads of candy, a picture and rocks from my sister, and "slockers" (what Luke calls my slipper-socks). I also got a letter from my kind of valentine. I can still count Dan my valentine right?
Such an amazing day and now I'm ending it with a relaxing night to myself. Ideal, not entirely but definitely a nice time to reflect and enjoy some personal time.
I then came home and slept. I love my bed and my blankets, especially my heated blanket. I love to just sleep and feel warm and cozy.
Then Taalin and I went to Target. There are two things I love about this- Taalin and Target. Taalin is probably one of my best friends, we always have tons of fun together and I always find myself laughing when we're together. Target is a lovely new valentines day weekend tradition for me. Me and Dan went randomly last year and just got delicious jelly beans so I decided to go again this year.
After Target we found our new favorite cheap pizza place: Pizza Pie Cafe Express. Oh my goodness, $5 pep pizza, cheese sticks, and cinnamon sticks. I am in love. We came home and just ate in the middle of our living room floor.
I have the BEST ward, the elders quorum came around and brought every girl in the ward roses. I'm not sure they realize how happy it made me, every girl should get flowers on Valentines day even if they don't have a valentine. Thank you so much.
Best Mail Day EVER! I got a wonderful package from my family including loads of candy, a picture and rocks from my sister, and "slockers" (what Luke calls my slipper-socks). I also got a letter from my kind of valentine. I can still count Dan my valentine right?
Such an amazing day and now I'm ending it with a relaxing night to myself. Ideal, not entirely but definitely a nice time to reflect and enjoy some personal time.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Han-Banan
"look at her eyes, they've been fighting again"Happy Birthday mi hermana! That's right Hannah is now 13, a snotty little teenager. I remember when she was born- I was almost 7 and so excited to be a big sister. I remember going to see her in the hospital and playing with her as a little baby, just in the past year and a half I've been at school she's grown so much.
Me and Hannah telling O that she had something in her teeth
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