a car, a cactus, and lots of country music

Fall Break has finally arrived. I have been anticipating this for quit some time now. I needed a break from school, and now it's officially here! and let me tell ya, first day of break was a glorious adventure. I began my expedition at approximately 5 o'clock in the morning. My whole family piled in the car, pj's still being worn and eyes still blurred from the early awakening. we were off to the land of Arizona. I was grateful to fall back into sleep for the first few hours of our seemingly endless journey. Unfortunately, I was unable to sleep the entire time, just the majority. For the hours I wasn't asleep I was graced by my father to listen to country music (no offense, but I have a strong distaste for country music) and then I also got to snuggle up with my little brother's feet, for little 6 yr. old Kolbein had entire rule in the backseat and he loved to fully recline and get all comfy for his naps and movie viewings, and for some reason he always had his feet end all up in my face...it's a good thing I love him. At one point in the 13 hour long drive I made my daddy stop so that I could take a picture of a cactus. Yeah, I'm pretty sure everyone thought I was insane as I hopped out of the car and hiked up a hill to take a picture of a cactus, but in my defense, it was a really cool cactus (I'll post the picture once I get my camera to computer cord thingy) so yeah, it was some really great family bonding time, and we eventually made it. Once we made it we went to dinner and ate the best mexican food around, the best. In fact, I ate so much that I'm pretty sure I already gained 5 pounds, but it was worth every ounce. It was great seeing the family and I met some of my cousins for the first time ever! I'm having a really hard time remembering all their names but I'm getting there. I was then able to go hang out with my awesome cousin Braedon along with all his friends. It's such a small town here in Thatcher, Arizona that I'm pretty sure by the end of the week I'll know the entire town. I love fall break and now I'm ready to get out of this hotel room and go party :) If I do anything too crazy I promis I'll come post about it.
Go be Spontaneous. Y.O.L.O

Time to Enjoy :)

Accomplished..... It's an amazing feeling to realize not only did you survive the day but you had an accomplished day. To work so hard and realize you can finally relax is such a joy. That moment where it suddenly dawns on you that it is Christmas break {and it's going to be the best break ever} is a fantastic moment. Life becomes exciting and you actually become excited to live every second, to make memories that will last forever,  to finally relax and just enjoy.
I hope you all have a most wonderful Christmas break, I hope that we can all remember the true meaning of Christmas and spread that joyful light and happiness to all those around us. May you all have a Merry Christmas that will make memories to remember forever.

ThatHolidaySeason

I'm not sure what makes it so magical...

the smells of scrumptious food, along with family and friends,

the smiles and laughter, and homes filled with joy,

there's so much more giving and in return a little getting,

outside the snow lightly falling is just so beautiful,

and inside the warmth and hot chocolate is so very comforting,

people in general just seem so much more happy,

and who can't love the Christmas music that is simply played everywhere,

lights, decorations, singing and smiling, cooking, the gatherings,

they all create memories.

Thanks to a wonderful Thanksgiving, new memories have been created... dinner was at my house, it was very crowded but delicious. It's so fun having family come together and just enjoy one an other's company. we played basketball, played the piano, played a game of Life, watched a movie, played together, and just enjoyed our night :) now exactly one month until Christmas! It's most definitely the most wonderful time of the year.



Count Your *bLeSsInGs*

I realize I complain a lot

that sometimes I'm negative

that you all have to listen to me whine

but I also realize that we live life once

that being positive makes life better

and that I have a lot of blessings.

Some look at the glass half empty, others half full...and then there's the ones who are just grateful for the glass :)

• my family
• the gospel
• my house
• my clothes
• my friends
• school
• my shoes
• a car
• dance
• the sun
• beautiful sunsets
• gorgeous sunrises
• daylight savings
• seminary
• the scriptures
• prayer
• church
• people at church
• this computer
• the internet
• paper
• homework (believe it or not)
• food
• people who smile in the halls
• friends who give me hugs
• a very special friend who brings me hot chocolate :)
• the sound crunching leaves make
• people who give compliments
• my mom and dad encouraging me to get good grades
• my little brother who makes me laugh
• inspirational quotes
• music
• the temple
• cell phones
• holidays to look forward to
• a warm house
• the piano
• hymns
• post-it notes (they help me more than you could imagine)
• sleep
• I'm grateful for you... no matter who you are I know you have impacted my life, whether big or small, and I appreciate that. 
• and I'm sure I could continue this list...but for times sake I won't :) 

He and Me... family, love, and friends

He would be 5,

I'm 15,

He's learning to ride his bike,

while I learn to drive a car,

It's his first days of kindergarten,

 and mine are in high school,

Although we are so far apart we're growing together

and I love him so much cuz He's my little brother

Love...

It's all in this song

"A Drop in the Ocean" by Ron Pope

I'm determined to learn it on the piano... it's my favorite

Friends...

Have you ever had those unexpected people come into you're life that you become best friends with and look forward to seeing EVERYDAY! well it's happened to me...and it's great, and yeah most of them would be boys :) and then when you don't see them for like two days you feel deprived, that's kinda how i feel but hopefully that will be fixed soon.

Love you!

Love,

   Blondie