Education

I did come to Logan to get a good education. But I've been surprised by how much I've learned and it is only the second day of school. Shoot who needs a college degree? I'm learning plenty by just living out.

What I've learned so far:

My Heavenly Father loves me, and he never leaves me without comfort.

Good friends are hard to find.

Being nice is the best characteristic to have.

Sometimes it feels good to just let it out and have a good cry.

Oreo's can cheer me up by the first bite.

My family means the world to me. I miss them like crazy.

Being in college takes a lot of responsibility and planning.

My patriarchal blessing is from Heavenly Father and comforts me every time I read it. Every time I feel self conscience or unsure of myself I can read it and gain self confidence.

Being me is the best option.

I am who I am. I'm learning. But I am not going to lower my standards for anyone.

Buying groceries is awful. They're expensive.

Sleepless nights lead to colds.

Even though I am two hours away, my mom is only a call or text away.

The first week..

Ah.. college life. It is way better than I expected. I'm loving it! It still does not feel real. I feel like I'm at efy or something and that I'm just going home soon. but.. I'm not :) Lets just say this first week has been eventful. Maybe trying to do a million things and soak it all up is not the best idea. Mckell got a cold the first few days and I am starting to feel it coming on. shoot. (buying medicine is not fun. I hate wasting money on it.) We have stayed up way too late every night. Trying to listen to lectures but only having four hours of sleep the night before is not easy. Lets just say the past two days we've taken long, wonderful naps. Who knows how I'll survive once real school starts if I'm trying to stay up late every night. This should be interesting. We've fallen asleep watching Dear John every night. Ah I love that movie. Still haven't finished it since Monday night haha. Hopefully we'll make it through the whole thing soon.

Here are some pictures from our weekly activities. Enjoy! (I sure did)

This is what happens when I don't get enough sleep..

The Taste of Logan :)

Twilight concert in Salt Lake for Meg's birthday!

Dorm Life

I finally got unpacked. It took forever. But i'm finally settled into my apartment. I love it! My roommate is awesome and I know we'll get so close. The rest of my roommates are awesome too. Pretty sure I lucked out on roomies. Across the hall is a different story. Spencer, across the hall, loves showing up to our apartment. Borrowing things, wanting to hang out, or reassuring our moms that he has our back. He's nice, but a little much. I swear he's always in our apartment. This is what our room looks like so far. Still need to add some frames and such but it is mostly done :)

Beiber Fever :) I get to stare at him all night :)

Taylor  :) Mckell gets to stare at those washboards all night!

Crossroads

When the movie Crossroads (featuring Britney Spears) came out years ago Lexi, Cam and I got the idea to make a time capsule together. So, in 6th grade, we gathered valuables and placed them into a plastic container. We then went into my backyard and started to dig. We buried the time capsule and promised to open in once we graduated in 2010! It seemed like so far away. 2010 would never come.
Well its here. We dug up our time capsule tonight. It actually took us a long time dig up. Sadly the box was ruined but we were able to get it out. The pictures and note we wrote were ruined, but we still have the video. We haven't been able to get it to work yet due to the advances we've had in technology. But don't worry, we will.
I can't believe we've stayed friends for so long. We buried that box 6 years ago. We cried opening the box because we're all going our separate ways this fall. We have to say goodbye. We've been so close for so long and now we'll all live hours away from each other. We'll always stay friends no matter how far apart we live. We've been friends for so long that nothing can come between us. We've started on our new time capsule. Rach is included in this one :) We're going to bury it on Sunday. So here we go.. I'm saying it. I can't wait for 2015! It feels like forever away but soon enough the four of us we'll be gathered in my kitchen going through our time capsule.

5 girls, 1 boy, and a dog

What could be better than a girls night? A chick flick, popcorn, homemade goodies, drinks, and tears. Yesterday the movie "The Last Song" came out on dvd and we decided we had to have a girls night. My mom, Cass, Court and I decided no matter how late we had to start the movie, we would gather together and watch it. We all had crazy nights and finally got together at about 10:30. Cass had been at the Pete's house and invited Pete's mom to come. She was all for it; so was Pete's brother Steve. We all gather together in the family room and watched The Last Song. I'd seen it before and I still liked it the second time through. First timer Stace did not like it. She hated Miley Cyrus and thought Miley ruined the whole show. Everyone else agreed it wasn't the best chick flick out but that they liked it. Hopefully it will grow on my mom.
*Plenty of tears were shed during the duration of this girls night.

Me, my mom
Cass, Steve, and Carolyn
(Court had to be the photographer since she was woken up and makeup-less for the event)

 

Countdown

In 6 days I am moving.
To Logan.
2 hours away.
I am starting to freak out.
6 days.
I'm excited- new people, new experiences, being on my own, new responsibilities, etc. but.... I'm scared to death.
Can I really do this?
My mom and I are EXTREMELY close. Can I really live away from her?
The rest of my family will still be here-without me.
Brooks is finally coming home. Of course I leave right before he gets home.
My two besties are staying here. I haven't walked into the first day of school without Lexi in over 6 years.
 I know its really not that far. I can come home every weekend if I want. But then what is the point of moving if I'll come home that much?
I know I'm supposed to go to Utah State. But doesn't mean it'll be easy.
I'm moving.
In 6 days.
I'm so so excited!!
But I'm scared to death.

I am who I am because..

Growing up has been way hard. Who am I? What do I want to do with my life? The questions go on and on and on... Trying to figure out my life has been hard. That is why I am especially grateful for those who have helped shape my life. People I've had to lean on, turn to for support, and take advice from (advice I usually don't want to hear.)
So here is a big thank you to all those of you who have helped me get where I am today!!

My family:
My family always has my back. I have come to learn that you mess with one of us, you are messing with all of us ;) I would not be who I am today without them. I know that they push me and even though I don't love the advice they give me, its for the best. To be honest, I would not be going to Utah State if it wasn't for the support and push from my family. They know it will be the best experience for me.

Lexi:
Lexi and I have grown up together. Being cousins has kept us close but also been a hardship on our relationship. Lexi and I have to work that much harder to stay close because we are family. We can never ever let something break us apart because we are more than best friends. We are family. I am so thankful Lexi and I have been able to stay close since hmmm.. forever haha. Don't get me wrong, we sure do butt heads sometimes but we are and always will be best friends. We know we can always count on each other and know we will be there for each other no matter what. Growing up together and living our lives as best friends has been so much fun. Lexi is more than a cousin/best friend to me. She is more like my twin sister. We have been able to walk into the first day of school together every year and try new things with each other at our side. I am so lucky to have a cousin that is my age and I have been able to grow up with.

Rach:
Rach and I met in 7th grade and we've been best friends ever since. We have gone through phases where we're closer and not so close at times. But no matter what we are doing in our lives, we are always best friends. We have had so much fun together and we have grown so close over the years. Rach is part of my family. She knows my family so well and they love her just as much as I do. Rach really has been there for me through all my hardships and I know I can always count on her. Rach and I never fight and we just bond so easily. We know each other like the back of our hands and we have such a special friendship. I am so thankful Rach and I have grown so close and I can have a best friend like her in my life.

Jess:
Jess and I met at efy the summer I was going into 9th grade. From then on we've been best friends. Sadly, we've lived far apart so we don't get to see each other as much as we'd like, but our friendship has never faltered. Somehow Jess and I seem to always be going through the same things at the exact same time. We always help each other through trials because we are so much alike. I know I was meant to meet Jess and that she is in my life for a reason. Jess and I don't get to spend time together like I do with my other friends, but it is so nice that she is only a call or text away. Jess is always there for me and I know she is such a special friend.

All in all I am so blessed to have such amazing people in my life. Who knows where I would be without all the many loved ones in my life. Thank you to everyone for being an example in my life and shaping me into who I am. I love you all!

Summer Lovin

Because my first blog is starting at the end of the summer, I better fill you in on the adventures my summer has been filled with.

May: GRADUATION!!! Let summer begin :)
June: Lake Powell
July: Fireworks, Stadium of Fire (no pictures :( ) Justin Bieber, California, visit with a dear friend
August is just starting and my goal is to have as much fun as possible before summer is over. I've got 3 weeks left before I head up to Logan. I'm starting the month off with a trip to Lake Powell and celebrating Rachel's 18th birthday and Pete's 1 year mark!!! Sadly, I come home from Lake Powell to get my wisdom teeth out. Wish me luck!

Car and Lexi

Car, Bryn, Clint

Happy 4th of July :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bieber Fever!!!

Car and Rach

Sunset at La Jolla

Del Mar beach

 

 

 

Beach cruisin' in Del Coronado

 

 

 

 

 

Car and Jess