A very merry Christmas

Christmas 2k11 has come and gone.
And left us here with lots of presents and a few extra pounds.

Hope yours was fabulous!

XO

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Ahha! I have figured out why this time is called the most wonderful time of the year- no school!! No worrying about homework, no studying, no going to class, no checking school e-mails, no tests, no finals. That is just pure bliss. Time to yourself & time with the family. Just what a doctor prescribed for my homesickness. Hope everytime enjoys their break and doesn't wish to be back in school one bit!
XO

First semester- DONEZO

Woooo wooooo! Took my last final yesterday. Packing up the apartment today & tomorrow. Annnd then it's home for the holidays! This semester has been challenging but great. I've learned so much and grow in so many ways I didn't think was possible. I'm ready for all the experiences my life has to bring.

Last night we went sledding at the devil's hour (shhh don't tell anyone) on campus ti celebrate the end of the semester!! 

good times

FAVES

AWKWARD GIRLS

THE DAYBOOK

COTTON & CURLS

making a list, and checking it twice

Yay for Christmas time!! This time of year makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside (forgetting about the cold Idaho weather). I love listening to Christmas music, watching 25 days of Christmas & seeing the streets decked in lights. I'm posting my Christmas list this year on here. Hopefully Santa reads my blog!

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Simplicity

Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent.  It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction.

St George

Last weekend we had a road trip and spent the weekend down in St George, Utah. It was perfect timing too- after we left they had a storm here in Rexburg. And it had cleared up just in time to welcome us back! Our trip was filled with good music, friends, Swig(if you have not been there you better put it on your to-do list), sarcasm, pictures, and good memories.

Stopped to check our Cove Fort. Way cool. Such a strong spirit there!

Sunday Brunch

There is a tradition that has been started with the roomies. Every weekend one of us picks a recipe, gets the ingredients, and we all cook together. I am quite fond of this tradition. It gives us a good chance to practice our holly homemaker skills and also eat some delicious comida. This week Brenna chose Coconut French Toast. (Thank you Pinterest!) The ingredients can be found here. They turned out bomb.com. Def won't be the last time they are made.

Do you have good traditions with family or friends?

What are some good recipes you want to try out?

HAPPY SUNDAY!

"Lucky I'm in love with my Best Friend"

Me hermano es CASADO!!! Can ya believe it?! I'm so happy for this boy. .. I mean man! He met the love of his life, Juanita, junior year of high school and now they are going to be together forever. It was such a beautiful night filled with smiles. I have never seen my brother happier. My heart is so full for these two to start the rest of their lives together. Best of wishes you two!!

(haha Steve)

"To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with."

-Mark Twain

beginning my future

I cannot believe I start college in a week! It's unreal- I'm 18, graduated, and about to be completely on my own. Making my own choices & learning life lessons.. I'm so excited to learn more about myself & make friendships that will last me a lifetime. This is supposedly the best time of life and I am going to live it to the fullest. This will be my new home soon!

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything.

GRADUATE

This is not the end. 

It is not even the beginning of the end. 

But it is, perhaps the end of the beginning

As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let us down, probably will. 

You'll have your heart broken and you'll break others' hearts.

You'll fight with your best friend or maybe even fall in love with them, and you'll cry because time is flying by. 

So take too many pictures, laugh too much, forgive freely, and love like you've never been hurt.

Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances. 

you just have to live life to the fullest, tell someone what they mean to you and tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a flirt, and smile until your face hurts. 

Don't be afraid to take chances or fall in love and most of all, 

live in the moment because every second you spend angry or upset is a second of happiness you can never get back.

- Unknown

May 24th 2011-- I AM FINALLY DONE!!

Need a Smile?

Smile or your teeth will suffocate.

Orlando: The City Beautiful

This is what we went to Orlando for- to be business peeps. DECA is a club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. At the beginning of the year all of us kids placed at state and had the wonderful opportunity to compete nationally (except Kaycie, she was a state officer & they go automatically). I worked on a Public Relations Project with the two boys. Sadly, we did not even make it through the first round at nationals but we were able to get over it and this stuff helped....

 

^^Quite entertaining

The Beauty Department

Don't even TRY to tell me you do not love this girl! I not only love her for her gorgeousness and great style- but she has followed her dreams and kept her integrity along the way. This girl is one of my very few role models. 
I first fell in love with Lauren Conrad on Laguna Beach. She has become so much more since her high school days. From her very own clothing lines to books. She can do anything! And now she has teamed up with her beauty team, hair stylist Kristin Ess and makeup artist Amy Nadine, to launch her own blog all about beauty!! Today we learn about the perfect red lip. Check it out. I can promise you you won't regret it!!

Halos

I was determined to go to an Angels game while I was home this past week for spring break. It was a wonderful date with my Pookie. We went Shopping at The Block in Anaheim, had Italian food for din din,  & even got some yummy snacks for during the game! We won 2-0 (vs Indians) attaboys! It was tons of fun; although, I do have a confession.. as much as I love baseball it is friggin' borrring compared to the NBA. Lakers have stolen my heart!! They are taken it again this year. 3 PEAT BABY <3

Festival of Colors

So, there is this pretty tight religion called Hindu. And they really know how to celebrate their holidays. Every Spring they host Festival of Colors at the Hare Krishna temple in Spanish Fork. This was my first year going. I loved it so much I had to go twice!! I'm so glad Al-Pal could be my date for round one. (:

Today is Mommy's birthday!

Mom,

Where to begin? When I write to you all that comes to mind is how much I miss you. How I wish you were still here to share this journey with me. I miss your arms so very deeply- but I still have your ears. I know you are watching over me, and the boys too. You always were the GREATEST listener & continue to be so. You are amazing & still continue to inspire me to be silver pool of light. I'm so glad God picked me for your daughter. Happy birthday! <3

I LOVE YOU

-Sissy