Pay Day..

Well after trying to survive off of fifteen dollars the past three weeks.. I finally got paid today(: I feel so rich, even though I'm not. Needless to say, I had to celebrate somehow and what better way to go spend the money haha. Shopping today was a success..

• Arby's food
• Work out pants
• Cardigan
• Hair, skin & nails pills
• Perfume
• Make up 

New Family Memeber

We recently added a new member to our family of six.. now seven. IT'S A PUPPY!! Her name is Princess Lola Sparkle(: (She was already named Lola, but my sisters added in the Princess and Sparkle) And do you know what the best part is?! She even has red hair (fur) too!!

Before her hair cut....

and after(:

Mondays are always my favorite days because I usually get a very important letter but... I haven't got one in over two weeks!! So... Mailman, please hurry today. I am in desperate need of a letter(:

Day four; what do I wear to bed..

Hmmm, well to be honest I hate it when I am trying to sleep and pants get all tangled and twisted around my legs so... I don't like to wear long pants or baggy shorts to bed and I definitely can't wear socks either. I usually just wear spandex shorts with an over sized t-shirt. I have to be under the covers or under a blanket even if it is extremely hot and I cannot sleep without my comfy pillow and my missionary bear(:

I watched Bananas In Pajamas all the time as a child(:

Day three; what kind of person attracts you..

You know how most girls have a certain "type" of guy that they are into? Like soccer players, basketball players, musicians, cowboys, things like that? Well I have decided that I have never really had a "type." All of the guys I have dated have been on complete opposite ends of the spectrum but as I am getting to the age that dating is taken more seriously, I have made a list of qualities that I want my future husband to possess:


- Return missionary

- Honors his priesthood


- Can take me to the temple


- Respectful


- Caring


- Loving


- Has a good sense of humor and can always make me laugh


- Hard working


- Good with children


- Supports his family


- Helps out around the house

- Positive attitude


- Slow to anger


- Forgiving


- He's got to be extremely good looking(:


- Spontaneous

I am so excited to see what the future has in store for me(:

Day two; how have you changed in the past two years?

Wow, lets see..these past two years have been crazy. Two years ago I would have been in the middle of my junior year, just about to have my major back surgery which definitely changed my life. Through that experience I learned that I have a pretty hight pain tolerance and that even though missing the rest of the school year sounded fun, it wasn't. I was bored out of my mind during those last two months of my junior year. I also had to learn a lot of patience because of that surgery. The summer after my junior year I met my very best friend, Austin Gleed. He has been such a blessing in my life. We have been through a lot together and I have learned how to love and trust others. I'd say we make a good team. Just this last summer i graduated from Lehi High School. It all came way to fast, I feel so old. In these past two years I have realized how important the Gospel of Jesus Christ really is to me and to always stick to my standards and not give in to temptation. Growing up an moving away from home was also a huge change in my life. I definitely had to learn how to be independent and responsible. I have also realized how important my family to me and how much I love them. I was so ready to be out on my own but I sure do miss my mom's cooking, my dad's kisses, my brother's jokes, and sleepovers with my sisters. I have learned to cherish every moment and don't take anything in life for granted. Love with all of my heart and live day to day with a smile on my face and a positive attitude. I am so thankful for all of the wonderful people in my life who have helped shaped who I am today. (:

Day one, things I want to say to five people.

1. Thank you so much for all you have done for me. You have been my best friend through everything and I would not be even close to where I am today without having you in my life. I am so grateful for the close relationship that we share. You have taught me so much and you continue to teach me something new everyday (I still need to learn how to cook better though, i miss your cooking.) I look up to you more than anything. You are such a strong person and you know how to handle things very well. You have such a strong testimony and you are a wonderful daughter of God. You are such a great example of forgiveness, charity, faith, and patience. I hope that one day I can follow in your footsteps and be the wonderful mother that you have been to me. I know that you will always be there for me and I will always be there for you. I love you so much mother.


2.You are such an amazing person. You are the hardest worker I know. You care so much for your family and you work so hard to make sure that all of us are taken care of. You have an extreme amount of patience with your children, i don't know how you do it. You treat my mom like a queen. I have seen so many qualities in you that i want in my own husband one day and you have taught me to never settle for anything less than the best. Your testimony is so strong and you love your Heavenly Father so much. I know you will do anything to make sure that our family will be together forever. thank you so much for all you have taught me throughout my life. You are such a magnificent person. I love you dad.


3. Words cannot explain how much I love you. You simply amaze me. I have never been happier in my whole life. Thanks to you I have one more reason to smile everyday! Since you have been away I have realized how much I really do love you and how unbelievably incredible you are. You treat me wayyy to good. I have never met another boy that has opened my door for me as much as you, actually listened to me and cared for me, and would do absolutely anything for me. You are so respectful towards all women and you truly do care about others. You love the gospel and your Savior with all of your heart. You have been such a wonderful blessing in my life and I am so thankful for the friendship that we have shared. Thank you for showing me how important this gospel is to you by sacrificing so many worldly things to serve a faithful mission. Thank you for all you have done for me, I miss you so much and I can't wait to see you again. 545 more days! I love you, cross my heart.


4. Grandma, grandma, grandma. You are probably the funniest person i have ever met. I knew we have our moments of stupid arguements but I really do love you so much. You have been through so much throughout your life, I don't know how you do it but you continue to smile and laugh everyday. You care for your children and grandchildren with all of your heart and you are willing to help out with anything. You have taught me how to stand up for what i believe in and don't give in to temptation. I am so grateful for our close relationship and for the wonderful times we have shared, espcially the late night JCW runs. I love you grandma, stay strong.


5. oh what would I do with out you? Probably go insane and never get any of my essays done, or make decisions very well ha. Since day one (that we started talking) we have just clicked. We just get each other and we are so much alike. Thank you for being there for me through this lovely college experience. You are one of my best friends and you have been a blessing in my life. Thanks for all that you do and remember.. Life's a garden, dig it. Love you!

Where is your humanity..

Okay, so I just need to vent for a minute, get something off my chest. I am 18 and I would like to think that guys (or boys I should say) my age would be decently mature and respectful but no.. Seriously guys, what are you going for. At this age aren't we all trying to impress each other to find that special someone? Cause half of these guys are just acting like they want to "get some" and I guess if that is what you want then Kudos, it will just be from a girl that acts just like you, no one special. But here's a hint boys, your not going to find that special someone when you don't hold the door open for a girl, say hi and even more important, thank you to a girl when she opens the door for you (yes that happened to me tonight with five guys, not one even said hello), and actually show that you care for a girl. It is just so sad that at my age I don't see that in even 1/4 of the men around town. Have some class. Don't get me wrong, there are a very slim amount of men out there that are very sweet. I just wish the "other guys" would follow in your footsteps :) Please and thank you!

I am so thankful for the wonderful guy that I have in my life and I would like to thank him for being so sweet and respectful to not only me but to all the other women in his life.

I am so lucky

Days to look forward to..

Semester Ends:
139 days
One year mark:
181 days
My birthday:
190 days
Austin comes home:
546 days :)

can't time just speed up and go by lots FASTER!!

Lil' old Leila

I think I am due for a blog update :) I will give a preview of my last few weeks. I am back down in sunny St. George and just started my second semester at Dixie College. So far it looks like it will be a good semester with some tough classes. Let's hope I pass them all. I moved into a new apartment with the wonderful, Jhena Shumway and a few others. New roommates can be hard but with time I hope we will all loosen up and make some great memories. Okay.. Now I will get to the point of this post, I just started working for a delightful "young lady" named Leila. She is 89 years old and her sweetheart of 58 years just passed away on Christmas day. She is heartbroken. Every morning Albert would wake up right next to Leila and tell her how much he loved her while kissing her on the forehead. They would sit in their Lazy Boy's every day, while sharing a blanket and holding hands, then at night they would lie down in bed together and fall asleep holding hands. How sweet is that? Can you even imagine loosing the love of your life that you have been holding hands with for 58 long, beautiful years? It would be terrible. Anywho.. I have been going to Leila's house everyday to visit with her for hours but just this last Tuesday she was admitted into the hospital with a very severe case of pneumonia. I have been sitting here in the hospital with her as she just wheezes and coughs. I wish there was something I could do for her. She is the sweetest lady I have ever met and I admire her so much. She has been through so much these past couple of weeks but she still has a smile on her face and a sense of humor even if she has to sit in this "dang hospital."

It's this cute girl's birthday today :)

I can't believe you're three!

I love you Brinn!