See ya later 2010

I'm back at school. Christmas and New Year were so much fun. I loved spending so much time at home with my parents and as usual the holidays were busy and went by all too fast. Getting back into school has been kind of hard but I am loving it. My classes are so fun and I like them a lot more than my classes from last semester.

I know its pretty late.. but here is a recap of my year.

January: Preference and tons of basketball games!!

For preference we went to Soldier Hollow for our day-date. It was a blast! We ate at P.F. Changs and the dance was so much fun! I loved preference!!

 

February:

Even more basketball games, and the sweethearts dance! For our sweathearts day date we played games, went to Noodles and company for dinner, and the dance was so fun!

 

March:

March was so fun! I got to go on my first parent-free vacation. We went down to St. George for the baseball Sunshine tournament. It was such a fun experience and I loved every minute of it. That trip is one of the top highlights of my senior year!!

April:

Spring Break. My parents, Cass, Court, Coop and I headed down to Vegas. We spent three wonderful days next to the pool and shopping. Sadly, I do not have any pictures from the trip. Also in April, I turned 18!! I got to spend my 18th birthday at prom! Great way to spend my birthday!!

May: I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL (and seminary)!!!!!

My brothers and I at seminary graduation!!

June: Lake Powell :)

July:

Justin Bieber concert and California!!

August:

Lake Powell again! I also moved to Logan. I became a college girl!

a very tired college girl!!

September:

Just trying to get used to college and have as much fun as I can!

October:

Idaho with my family, B.O.B. concert, Frightmares, Thriller, The Howl, and Viva Las Vegas!!

November:

Usher concert!!!!

December:

Finals, Christmas, New Years, lots of family and friends time!!

I hope everyone had a great year! I can't wait to see what 2011 has to offer!!

Tender Prayer

I have had the opportunity to spend so much time with the Sosa kids lately. I love them to pieces! Tonight, we knelt down to pray before bedtime. Tanner wanted to say the prayer so badly. I'm so glad he offered the prayer because his prayer was so tender!
Here are some phrases from his prayer:
Please bless all the animals we have.
Please bless all the people.
Please bless that we will love all our animals and all our people.
And my favorite...... Heavenly Father, please bless that you will get all the presents that you want.
The cutest prayer ever.
I sure do love that boy!

A little less stressed..

Finals are coming up.

I've been studying tons and tons and tons.

I've been so stressed.

Today I was talking to my mom and she kept mentioning the mail.

She told me that Court had sent me a Christmas card.

She asked if I check my mail box a lot.

She told me to check my mail.

I was so confused as to why she kept bringing up my mail.

I let it be and went to check my mail box.

I first glanced in and there was no card for me.

I looked a little deeper and found a slip that said I had a package waiting for me.

I was so excited!!

I never get anything in the mail-let alone a package!

I sign for the package and notice it is from my parents.

No wonder she kept telling me to check my mail!

My parents are amazing.

They sent me a "Finals Week Survival Kit"

I love them dearly.

This package made my day. 

I could not stop smiling-specially as I read the tender note that was in the package.

My mom sent all my favorite treats.

In the note she said: "We have taken out all the calories so you can eat until your heart is content and you don't even have to feel guilty."

I love them so much.

I am no longer as stressed to for my finals.

Thank you mom and dad!!! You're the best!!!

Inside the package:

Blow pop's

Reese's

York's

Chocolate Oreo's

Charleston Chew's

Granola bars

Fruit Roll-up's

Gushers

Fruit by the foot.

The Four Freshmen

No one told me college would be this hard..

On Tuesday I got back from a wonderful Thanksgiving break. I loved the break.

I spent SO much time with my family.

I got to try Texas Roadhouse for the first time (an experience I hope to never re-live)

I saw You Again with my mom and sissy.

I saw Life as We Know It with some girl friends.

I ate at Wingers. (mmmmm!!)

I spent time with both the Sosa and Dayton kids and loved every moment of it.

Went shopping with my two sissy's and Cooper.

I attended a missionary farewell to a dear friend.

I made homemade oreo cookies. TWICE!

I made sugar cookies from scratch.

Had a cheer reunion.

And I spent some more time with my family.

I just need to say how much I love and appreciate my mom. This Thanksgiving I was able to spend so much time with my mom. When I left on Monday I was trying to be so strong. I was not going to cry. As I am about to get on the freeway my phone rings and it is my mom. I answer and all I hear is sniffling and "I love you." So much for being strong. Before I know it we're both sobbing. I cannot wait to see her again :)

Back to college.. this week has been so stressful! I cannot wait until this semester is over. My brain needs a serious break!! Finals are coming up. Here's to:

not leaving the apartment for a full week due to studying,

late nights with highlighters and textbooks, 

and cram sessions. 

I pray I make it through finals!

OMG TOUR

When I found out Usher was going on tour, I knew I had to go to his concert. We found out he was coming to Vegas and decided we were going. Cass, Mckell, Kirra, and I set off for Vegas Friday afternoon. We got to Vegas and headed out to Serendipity for some frozen goodies. I can honestly say the sundae I had was the BEST sundae I've ever tasted.

Saturday we set out for shopping. We started at Forever 21. That store is MASSIVE!! It is two floors and we spent two hours on the bottom floor then we spent an hour on the top floor (I didn't even go through all the sections). I did get anxiety a little because it is so overwhelming and there were way too many people in there, but I did score. I love everything I got. 

After shopping for three hours, we were beat and had to go get ready for the best night of our lives.

The Usher concert was the best concert I have ever attended. I never wanted it to end. The openers, Miguel and Trey Songz were very good!! Usher is an amazing dancer, and performer.  He sounded so good live, and he sang for TWO HOURS. There were fireworks, dancing, and plenty of entertainment. He sang both his new and old songs which was so awesome!

Lets just say I am smitten with Usher.

When he danced, I was in awe.

When he ripped off his shirt.. I almost died.

I could go on and on about this concert, but lets just say it was the BEST concert I've ever been to.

Usher.. I LOVE YOU!!!

Isn't he sooo hot?

Hello sexy!!!! ;)

Festivities

School has been crazy lately. I am awful at tests so I have been studying so hard so that I do not fail my classes. But do not worry, I am making time for some fun in my life. Some of the fun things I have been up to are:

Paint dance. 

Jazz game. 

Thriller. 

The Howl.

During homecoming week, we had a paint dance. It was freezing cold outside but so much fun. By the end of teh dance we were completely covered in paint!

Last week Meg, Macy, Mckell, and I headed down to Salt Lake to see Thriller. I must say, I was kind of disappointed. I was expecting a lot more from it but overall it was pretty good. I am still glad I went. When we came out of the performance it was snowing like crazy. Luckily, that did not last too long. I'm not quite ready for snow.

Also last week, we headed back down to Salt Lake on Thursday for the Jazz vs. Suns game. It was so much fun. Too bad we lost...

our binoculars because we were in the nose bleeds :)

Saturday night was The Howl. Meg, Macy, and I dressed up as zebras. There were SO many people there! I could not believe how many people were there. We danced, took pictures, and had lots of fun. After the dance we played some games, and stayed up way too late. Overall it was a fun Halloween!!

slumber party!!