Pictures pictures and more pictures

Alright so I probably should get the worst blogger award. But here I am so there!!! So lots of exciting things have been going down: I finished my second year of college, went to New Orleans, got a raise at work, and took some stunning pictures of my beautiful cousin who is graduating high school!!!

It's been two years since i've graduated, I'm still in shock! Those two years went by quick!!! So here are some of my pictures and hers!!

ENJOY!! XOXOXO

I know i'm no pro....but what do you all think?!

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I've been struggling guys!  I do fine when i'm with friends or family but when i'm alone I panic! Sometimes I wish I could put everyone elses life on hold so I can take five minutes to worry about myself but it's impossible!

School is stressing me out, I sit down to study and I don't know where to start. I sit in class and worry about my family and my friends. So far I've been doing good this semester in school but this week has been a trial. I'm being pulled so many different directions that it makes it hard!

I don't really like the month of February it brings back some bad memories. But worst of all it's the month I lost my rock in my life. My grandma! I still don't understand why Heavenly Father would take her from me and my family. We never did anything wrong! I wanted her at my High School Graduation, I wanted to show her my pictures from the dances I went to. I wanted her to meet the boys I dated, and most of all I wanted her there when I was struggling.

My past is full of disappointments and heartaches but I know that everyday is a new day and as long as i make it tomorrow i'm doing fine! I'm not going to look past tomorrow because there is no reason to.

I am thankful for the people in my life who have never doubted me and stuck by through all my mistakes and failures! And I can promise you this, I'll stick by every single one of yours if you'll let me! My door is always open and i'm always here to listen!

Define Friends

Friends
noun

1. a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.

2. a person who gives assistance; patron; supporter: friends of the Boston Symphony.

3. a person who is on good terms with another; a person who is not hostile: Who goes there? Friend or foe?

4. a member of the same nation, party, etc.

5. ( initial capital letter  ) a member of the Religious Society of Friends; a Quaker.

I have been very blessed in my life to have the most amazing friends! I know sometimes I can be a challenge to be friends with at times. But I have a great group of friends that have stuck by me in everything! Thank you guys! I love you all with my whole heart! 

My parents have been my rock my entire life! I honestly have no idea what I'd do without them. I have been blessed with parents that would never stand in the way of any of my dreams they are the most supportive people I know! 

  

My brother Chris was my first best friend he has the kindest heart and has always looked out for me! We haven't always gotten along but what did you expect?! 

 

Lauralei is my little but taller cousin! We have always had a love/ hate relationship! They say your cousins are your first best friends and this is very true in our case!! 

 

Me and michelle have been best friends since preschool! We became best friends very fast! She has been there through every thick and thin possible! I love her and am so thankful for her friendship more than words can describe!

 

Emily: I can't remember a time not knowing her! We have been friends since childhood! We have very similar personalities and there is never a dull moment with us! 

Mckayla: Best friends in 5th grade we were very creative kids! I am so thankful that we are such great friends today! 

 

Holly: This girl is the funniest! I still have several of the notes she has given me she is the definition of a true friend! Always loving and always a phone call away!

Tabitha: Oh my the crazy things we have done! I cannot remember a time when she wasn't there when i needed her! I still remember her hugging me in Junior high while i cried like a baby!  

 

Tanner: I've known Tanner my whole life! I miss him more and more everyday! He is the most reasonable person i've ever met. and he's the one I always went to for advice! 

Alex: From the very first moment I met him he made me laugh! He has the best sense of humor! 

 

YMAD Group: I can honestly say this group of people is the best friends anyone could ask for! I love every single one of them all for different reasons! We got to experience the most amazing things together! We have a bond that will never be broken! 

 

Mike and Tommy: These boys are the greatest friends a person could ask for! They make me laugh and smile even when i'm down! I wish they'd come home already I miss them! and we need to get Indian food and do YOGA!

 

The Fanzz boys: I never thought i'd have the best co workers in the entire world but guess what?! I got them! They are the best people in the world! I love them all so much and am so grateful for their friendship and support in everything I do! 

  

Wyatt: My first college friend! Wyatt is the best example that i've ever had! Every time I talk to him I learn something new or what he says makes me want to be a better person! 

Ethan: I've never met a funnier person in my life! He is so caring but also tells you how it is! He is very honest! 

I love these two very much!

 

My grandpa: This is what a hero looks like! I'm so grateful that i have the oppurtunity to be so close to my grandpa he is the greatest man ever! and so darn cute! I love him with my whole heart!

 

Called to serve

Okay so I'm probably going to be posting a lot of pictures these next posts.

So one thing I'm super grateful for in my life are missionaries!!! YAY!!! So here are a couple of my favorite missionaries serving right now!!!

Mike McQueen- Called to the Guatemala city Guatemala mission! Oh my I can't express how much I love this boy!! We went to India together and it was AMAZING!!! We rang a wish bell and wished we'd get married! hehe! so we'll see what happens!!! ;) I will miss our yoga nights, eating Indian food, telling stories, laughing and most of all having my best friend here!!!

Tanner Wilson- Serving in Washington DC. I have known Tanner my whole life he has always been one of my closest friends. We has always been such an amazing example to me. I miss our movie nights, long talks, and getting together with the whole gang! I LOVE THIS KID!!!

Brigham Peacock-Serving in Argentina. My neighbor!!  Sweetest kid i know!!! I've always looked up to him and his taste in clothes!!! I miss playing basketball with him and his sarcasm! He is one wonderful kid!! love him!

Chase Brown- Serving in Portugal! I also went to India with chase. He has taught me so so much! I always look forward to his emails from his mom. I'm going to miss yoga nights, all the random drives we go on. I miss my best friend! I love chase!!

Tommy Howell- Serving in Mexico city. Funniest kid on this earth! Tommy also took the long trip to India with me! I'm going to miss him making me laugh, eating at new places with him, watching modern family, our texts! I miss my best friend so so much!! LOVE HIM!!!

Alex Graham- serving in Iowa. I can still remember band with Alex and how silly I thought he was. we became quick friends. I will never forget lagoon and joking around and racing him home from UVU! i miss his laugh and his hugs!! He's such an amazing kid! Love this missionary!

Wyatt Christensen- Serving in South Carolina. My first UVU friend, English 0990. Who knew that class would bring me my two best friends! I am going to miss cruising in his green car listening to kid cudi, going to the mall, sleepovers, talks about life, I am so grateful for his friendship and advice! Love him so so much!! 

Well there they are!! The best missionaries EVER!!!!!

xoxo!

PhOtOgRaPhY

So i've been missing photography....like a lot! it's been way too long!

Love will make you beautiful!

The type of girl I am:

I've been thinking alot about how others view me. One thing i've figured out about myself is that I am very different from others.

I'm the type that:

blasts Indian music to make me feel better

loves winter for four reasons- Football, snowboarding, cuddling, and Christmas!!!

Loves to shop but doesn't take my time shopping (get in and get out)

Fast food was invented for me!!!!

I follow my heart and ignore my head.

getting hurt is a good excuse to grow

shoes are wonderful!!!

Water and Diet Coke are mandatory!!!

my nails always have to be painted!

I LOVE TAKING PICTURES!!!!

I am always up for a dance party!!

Sometimes i dream in black and white

I dream very often but usually my dreams are really scary and prevents me from sleeping.

I'd much rather have someone hold me then kiss me.

I hate being alone

laughter is really the best medicine

the cup is always half full

Without the gospel i'd be nowhere

What I've been up too! :)

1) Yes that is the Buried Life!!! <3 them! and Ben Called me CUTE!!!! Made my life! :)
2) Me and Em!!! :)
3) Chase left for his mission!!! I'm gonna miss that kid! :)
4-7) JAZZ game with Matt!!! it was AMAZING!!! and Milsap is a STUD!!!!!!!

6 Months people!!

6 Months ago I was in the greatest place in the world!!!INDIA!!! ah i miss it so so much!! I think about it everyday and how grateful i am for the experience!!! I will never be able to listen to Party in the USA the same again!!! here's some of my favorite pictures!! this was really hard to choose!!!