CHHS Class of 2012

I really can't believe I'm typing this post!! My baby sister graduated from high school today!!! OH MY GOODNESS! :( I'm sooooooo proud of her though! She's been through so much, both good and bad, and she's grown up so wonderfully! I'm so grateful for our parents too, and all the sacrifices they have made for her :) She had a party last night with friends, which were all graduating, except one (who is already graduated). It was so fun to see everyone and eat smores, and roast starbursts!! Lol

And now the big day has arrived. It was so fun to see Jess in her deep green, and all her friends dolled up, or the guys with nice ties, and cheering and excited!! They had more talks than I remember at my graduation, but it went good. I'm really happy for Jess! They also had a student pass away from a car accident. She was a young girl, age 17 I think, graduating with an AS too.... So they had her parents come up and accept a diploma in her behalf, it was the cutest thing and everyone was standing and clapping and cheering! I got a little teary-eyed. It was way cool! And then they were out!! It brought back so many memories of my day, and all that I had gone through and all the people who made a difference that year! I love my sister. She was one of them. She was my rock, my shoulder to lean on.... and my very best friend. I really hope she knows how much I truly appreciate her. We've always been pretty close growing up, and close in age and I love it!

One of my favorite photos! - Taken by me

Taken by Me

Congratulations Copper Hills High Class of 2012!

185 Days To Go!!!!

Remember this?

This was last years dom. One whole year ago I was just 6 months in!

And here I am today :) 185 days left! :)
I'm so very excited and happy!!!!

Stalking Missionaries

So pretty much missionary girlfriends have this thing.

Where we do favors for each other.

Ya know like,
"Hey, my boyfriend is serving in _____."

"OH HEY! I LIVE THERE!!"
"Really? Then say hi if you see him! :)"
"Yeah sure!! :)"

*Few days later*

"Hey! I saw him, here's a picture!"

(Or two).

Yeah, we're kinda crazy like that.

We stalk each others boyfriends and snap pictures.

But this really awesome friend of mine has done it a few times now.

She had her friend find Brady and she was kind enough to take some pictures, and

they were sent to me!! I was just so happy to see them :)

Isn't he just the cutest missionary ever??
Ugh. I miss his cute smile so much :)

Chocolate Milk Tuesday

Yes, we have changed it. It used to be Hot Chocolate Tuesday. But I visited my best friend tonight, and we decided to have chocolate milk instead! :) Her new place is just so darn cute, and has Jenna written all over it! She's so crafty, so she's gonna have to be my personal decorator when I move out! Hahaha, it was so fun seeing her :) We just laughed, and laughed some more..... oh and laughed again. Just memory after memory, and talking and catching up and just hanging out like old times! I loved it! :) I had some of her lasagna, and it was soooo yummy :) I can't wait to visit again!

 Love you lots best friend:)

Hogle Zoo 2012

We went to the Zoo today for Memorial Day! My sister and her in-laws/BIL's family went to the Zoo and we brought along Evan and Jessica! It was so fun! Evan just stared and I'm sure he was just not sure since it was his first time! It was neat to see the animals again! I hadn't been since like... elementary school! Hahaha anyway, we had a good lunch and were able to see the bird show :) Which was way cool! I can't wait to go back and see the Polar Bear exhibit!!

He was out after 2 seconds of being buckled in!

Can Sisters Be Roommates?

Yeah. It's highly possible.

In fact, we've done it for 2 days now.

Even though we've lived with each other our whole lives.

Oh well.

Having the parents gone this weekend,

makes it different.

But we have survived everyone,

and the parents are coming home tomorrow.

Yay!

I've missed them.

Yes. Jessica does know how to make dinner.

And yes, I know how to eat.

It works out perfectly.

:)

Call Me Crazy, But I Love it!

Today in church, we had a lesson in RS on this.

Beautiful talk. I've read it a few times now.

I'm so blessed to babysit my nephew.

In fact, it's not really babysitting.

It's more like, lets play, laugh,

and dance to glee music on the tv!

It's best friend time :)

I truly love watching him,

and take every opportunity that I can.

We had him over the other night so my brother and SIL could go out! My sisters were all with me and we just played for a couple hours! It was a lot of fun and this boy just had us laughing the WHOLE time. That was one thing that stuck out to me in this general conference talk. That it's a blessing to be around these children; these spirit children of our Heavenly Father. And at the end of the day, no matter how stressful or horrible work was. No matter what score I got on my math test, or what boy is breaking my heart now, or if I didn't get a letter... to see that precious, most priceless smile greeting me at the door with a hug just wins over every time. I can't even describe it but my nephew has taught me so much when it comes to just being happy. He's always going to be there, smiling, laughing, throwing toys, screaming, running, hugging me, and just being carefree. He's a blessing and a constant reminder from my Heavenly Father that I have a beautiful life, and that I can just take a breather, and focus on what really matters..... my family. :)

So grateful for this little boy.

I never thought I could have so much love for him.
He has truly changed my life.

So, to the future, thank you Evan. For loving me at my best and worst.