cousins.

I might be a little biased, but I think I have the cutest/best/most amazing cousins ever.

(I could go on forever but I just wanted to wish two of them a happy birthday.)

Happy sweet 16 Katelyn!

You are the sweetest and kindest cousin/friend.

I loved being able to spend time in Oregon with you.

and talking about our curly and going on random adventures in kfalls.

Lets go on more adventures together here in Utah together.

I hope you have a lovely day.

love, your cousin



Happy birthday Lindsey!

Thanks for being an amazing friends and cousin.

I love your kind heart and willingness to always help people.
Im so lucky to have you in my life. 
We have gone through so much together and I was glad it was you by my side.
I loved our adventures we have gone on through out the years.

Spain here we come. I'm so excited.

Love, your cousin

a year ago.

One year ago

Lindsey and I were on our way home from Arizona

 But we didnt get very far...

I am so grateful that we are here today.

Lindsey I'm lucky to have you as my best friends and a great bounce is that you are my cousin. I will always remember the hours and days that we would both be in physical therapy. Thank you for being who you are. I dont know what I would have done if something happened to you. I feel blessed  that we both were not seriously injuried and were able to leave 2 weeks later on our seperate adventures last Summer.

Here's to new adventures...

that we get to experience together this Summer.

God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.

 

I am so blessed to have you as my mother. 

I love you and admire the strong woman you are.

You have been my teacher, example, and role model.

Thank you for being understanding and kind.

Thank you for always being there by my side

Thank you for loving me unconditionaly

Thank your for being the rock in our family.

The noblest calling in the world is that of mother. True motherhood is the most beautiful of all arts, the greatest of all professions. She who can paint a masterpiece or who can write a book that will influence millions deserves the plaudits and admiration of mankind; but she who rears successfully a family of healthy, beautiful sons and daughters whose immortal souls will be exerting an influence throughout the ages long after paintings shall have faded, and books and statues shall have been destroyed,deserves the highest honor that man can give."
~ David O. McKay

Maggie's a Mama!

Day of Birth: April 16, 2011

Maggie had her babies all through the morning on Saturday.  It was a very long night for her and everyone else. 

Maggie with all of her puppies!

They are so small.

First came....

second...

third...

 fourth...

and finally fifth....(he was a suprise puppy)

All of them together.

Fom left to right: Raisin, Button, Butterfly, Cupid, and Bubbles.

 Sleeping is what they love!



Spring Break FEVER!

I am getting spring break FEVER!!!

When i think about something now my brain only processes three things. This includes, is it before, during, or after spring break? Only nine more days until I get a WHOLE week off. Even though I only have three more days of school before it seems so far away.

"to do" list Before spring break

• Study for ESS exam 2
• Write response paper 2
• Watch movie for class
• Assign. 6 due for SOC

"to do" list During spring break

• Write interview paper
• Write response paper 3 for COMM
• Assign. 7 for SOC

"to do" list After spring break

• Go back to school :(

Where are you summer?

Where are you Summer?

Why cant I find you?

Why can't you come our way?

I am getting summer fever.

I want to be able to go outside and be WARM.

I want to go swimming.

I want to go on bike rides.

I want to travel.

please sun warm up the air.

Sincerely,

              Your favorite fan!!

Sanremo, Italy

Orientation Week.

June 6-12 2010

Sanremo is a small town off the Mediterranean coast about 30 minutes by train from France. The city is best known as a tourist destination on the Italian Riviera.

The first week in Italy was an exhausting, fun, and crazy time.  I met the most amazing people that week from all over the world.  Some of the places include Canada, New Zealand, England, Whales, Ireland, Australia, and many more. 

I arrived in Sanremo a day early, so it was nice to be able to walk around the town and site see.  It only took an afternoon to walk around and see the whole town.

I felt like a child again when we were taught new songs and games to play.  We would spend hours playing games and singing songs. Even at night when we all would be out in the town, there would always be someone singing a song.  We also learned how to teach the children skits they would do at the end of each camp.  My group made up a script called, "The Opposite Vampire."  We had to implement a subject that is taught and base it around that concept.  That is where the opposite came to be apart of the skit.

I had the best roommates and we got to know each other very well living in a small room with four of us. Jenna and Alanna were from Canada and Emily was from Arizona.  It was so fun to be able to get to know them all week. 

Even though I had amazing roommates, I sure didn't stay in an amazing place.  One word to describe Hotel Cortese is Sketchy.

Well, the last night of the week was very sad saying goodbye to many people. We had pizza by the sea and it turned out to be an amazing night with watching the sunset, dancing, and jumping into the sea.

On my way to my first City Camp in Guidonia, Italy. Having Kabob (one of my favorite places to eat in Italy) while waiting for our train in Genoa.

Oh, how I miss that week of orientation and wish I could live it again.

I made many memories and met loads of friends.

Good-bye Sanremo, until we meet again.