today is the start of something great, i just know it.

I don't really know how many of you will ever read this, but I thought I would thank you for all you do in my life. You have influenced me and have shaped me into the person I am trying to become. I am so grateful for all of my friends, and my lovely family members, you always know how to make me smile and forget my problems. Plus, you never judge me for being weird, and i appreciate that. Thanks for the memories, and here's to having many more in the future! 

Melanie- Aside from anyone in my family, I have known you the longest. We've been super good friends since at least third grade! It seems as though we've gone through EVERYTHING together! Sports, school, camp, boys, breakups, pretty much everything! I'm glad we can be competitive together, but still be best friends, you push me to work my hardest, even when I want to stop. Thanks! I am so glad that you are always there for me to come talk and take random trips up to Park City together! I love you so much, and am grateful for you in my life. :) 

Carmen, Melanie, Lauren :)

Lauren- Oh Lauren, we weren't really friends until.. when we were on the same soccer team, which i want to say was eighth grade? not sure, but it hasn't been super long, which is sad. But one of my first memories with you was actually at soccer. (This was when you were way good, and i was struggling a lot with my skills) You would always partner up with me, and it made me feel included and loved. You have always been the one to include others, and i really admire that about you. I also love our dedication. In high school track, this really stood out to me. You always pushed me to be better, and I thank you for that. You are so much fun to be with, and you crack me up all the time! I hope we play more in the future! I love you Lou!

Carm, Me, Mel, Lou

Carmen- I love you. You are such  joy to be around! I love hanging out with you, and just talking. I suppose we became good friends in high school, and probably out EFY trip. Good times. Actually, I would say that we were good friends before that, my good Possum Pal! :) haha, you always know how to put a smile on my face, and your hugs are the best! there are so many times when you'd listen to me talk, and then you would just hug me, and i would feel better. Kinda weird, but not really :) I love you Carm, and I cannot wait to hang out this summer! You will never be a black possum!

Michelle- wow, you know me oh so well. You helped me get thru 9th grade, because we were the only ones with the same lunch. I would say that is where we really became friends. EFY topped it off, and you helping me with boys just made me so happy. I love you Michelle! I still can't believe that you're getting married, but it's so great. You are so amazing, and I love whenever we hang out, even if we just end up drawing with chalk or talking. All is fun with you. :) Hopefully we play more before you get all married, but even then, We'll party like it's 1999. :) am i right? yes, yes i am :)

With Kasha!

Kasha- Where to begin!? You are amazing. I was so lucky yo be your roomie last semester, and even luckier to be your cousin. I always have so much fun with you, and you are my best friend. You are so smart, and you have the best advice. I appreciate all you've done for me! :) We have SO many memories, and i cherish all of them. I can't wait for school to start up again, because we'll make more memories, and they will rock. Thank you for ALWAYS being there to listen to me, you understand me so well and I am never scared to come talk to you. Thank you for always having my back. I will always have your back too. I love you Kasha!   

Me & Kelton :)

Kelton- You make me so happy. I have been so blessed to get to know you better this year! You have become one of my bestest friends, and i love every second that we are together. I honestly look up to you so much. You have such a strong testimony and desire to do good, it is SO impressive. You make me want to be so much better.  I love how close you are to my family, Jacob especially. You are so cute with kids, it kills me! I trust you with my life, and i can tell you anything. Thank you for being yourself with me. We are weirdos, but it just works. I love everything about you. I just love you! I am so excited for you to serve the people of Minnesota! You will be one heck of a missionary! :) No matter how things play out, I will always consider you as my BFF :) I love you Kelton!

Riss 'n Rae

Riss- I can tell you anything, and you won't even look at me weird. Thanks for always inviting me to stuff. I love you so much. You are such a gem, and I am so lucky to have you as my sister. You are always there for me. I am so excited for you to start school today! Thanks for making me so happy and being there to cheer me up. You are amazing. I want to be like you. Not only are you gorgeous on the outside, but you have the sweetest heart, and you are so genuine. i look up to you so much. You don't even know. I love you Riss!

Jake and Me!

Jacob- Even though you are only eight, you are one of my favorite people to hang out with! You are so strong, and you have such a great attitude. Thanks for always loving me, and being on my side (for the most part). I love you so much, and i would do anything for you. You are so funny too! the things you say keep me laughing for hours! You are the best littlest brother I could ask for. :)

pals!

 Jeff- Pal, you are my pal, and no one else. We re so alike, it's scary. You've been here for me my entire life. Even when you were on your mission, you helped me out so much. I love you! i enjoy hanging out with you! we have such fun times, and you come up with the weirdest things to do, but they are so much fun! Thanks for being so honest with me and listening to me. I can always come to you for advice with any problem, and you'll help me see how simple the answer is, you are a genius. I'm glad we live in the same house, because I don't know what i would do without you. You are going to make a great husband and dad someday. I want to marry someone like you. Thanks pal!

Joshie!

Josh- I've been getting to know you better, which is great. I love spending time with you. We kinda just connect, probably because we are both nerds or something. You are so smart, and I am so proud of the young man you are becoming. Your wit kills me, and i wish i had it! You are super nice too, and you always let me use our stuff. I hope we hang out more before i leave off to school again. Except, we won't play basketball, because we are both pretty terrible at it. :) love you bud!

Rae and Heather

Heather- I know I am not the nicest sister to you. But I think it is because you are so cute! I was an ugly child, so seeing you grow up so fast makes me a bit jealous, not gonna lie. But I do love you, even though i don't act like it sometimes. You are so nice to me, even when me and Riss cause you so much grief. Thank you. I hope we can become closer friends, because I do love hanging out with you. You are so special to me. :) I love you Heather!

Mom and Dad- You guys are simply the best parents in the world. I love you both so much! i know I was not the perfect child, but I was lucky enough to be blessed with perfect parents. You have raised 6 kids, and they all have turned out pretty good. Thank you so much for being faithful and loving the gospel. You have shown me how i want to raise my children, and how important loving each other is. Thank you for your patience and time you devote to each of us. Thank you for making me love the piano. Thank you for all the soccer you've paid for. Thank you for taking us on trips to realize how grateful we are to live where we do. I love you both forever, and I owe you so much. When you get older, I will change your diapers. ;) haha thank you for making us work and making us have family home evening and family scripture and prayer. You are both my biggest role models. I love you mom! I love you pa! :) 

My Mother

My father

I really am the luckiest girl in the world to be surrounded by such amazing people. Thank you all so much. Each of you have a very special place in my heart! 

Happy Tuesday!

ya know. it's from me. to you, like usual.

hey! just so you know, i am behind you 100% no matter what you choose. 

best buds :)

that's what sisters are for. (it says so in the contract that we signed at your birth)

i will always be here for you and i want to help you as much as possible.

i know you are so strong and probably will not need much help.

but i will be here. for you to cry with. or on.

either one works. 

and we can have laughing parties where we tell silly stories about underwear and stuff.

that's right. you know who you are.

i am so excited for you to start your hair school, and i know you will DOMINATE all the others working there, because 1) you are naturally gifted at making people look pretty (take me, for example) and 2) you are related to me, and we're pro at everything. kidding of course.

i am also pretty stoked to hang out with you more. I know you're sad about your best friend leaving, but now you and me can become bestest friends like we used to be! i know that's selfish, but..

well. i love you. 

oh, by the way, i love you :) that's right. i said it twice. have a nice day.

thinking out loud.

i feel like i should write on my blog since it's been quite some time. 

i can't really say i've been too busy to write, because i definitely haven't been

i shouldn't say i have nothing awesome to write about, because i do.

               actually i have a lot of awesome things to write about.. i JUST DON'T WANT TO WRITE! not here.

i guess i'm just lethargic. which is ok by me.. sadly. 

i would go play with Riss... haha tried that earlier and we just sat in her room making up awkward music videos.. i enjoyed it, but.. right now i just want to color in my giant coloring book.

it's super cute. it has a bunny on it. and there's one with princesses. I love how my mom randomly gets me kid stuff, it makes me feel young... i AM still young, so that's a good thing. ugh. 20. i am going to be 20. i remember when i turned 16. i felt old then. i guess the older you are, the older "old" gets. my aunt told me that one time. so true. i could be doing a whole bunch of things right now. i should write in my journal, since i'm behind. i could go help with dinner. i am just wasting my time on the computer, just because it is in front of me. how pathetic. one day, i am going to realize what a boring teenager i was. i should go rebel or something, ya know, make life interesting. 

nah. 

Random duck picture? check.

but i do what what i will do. i am going to get off this computer and do something awesome, so my grandkids won't think i was a lame kid. that's right. Grandkids. i'm doing this for you. thanks for the motivation. i owe ya one.