ChIoR ToUr

So I decided as I was looking through pictures from choir tour there was just too much to share!! So here it goes :) Highlights: Eating at Mimi's Cafe and making the waitress hate us:)

THE BEACH!!

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 Late Nights at the Pool :) Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of that but we had many adventures!!

HOLLYWOOD!!

AND DISNEYLAND!!!!

Lately :)

So lately I have been having the time of my life!! First off Choir Tour!!!! Definitely everything I imagined it to be! I got to hang with my friends and go to Disney Land and just have the time of my life sharing the joy of music!! Second I went to Morp with my bud Lander!! So fun:) We went with some friends and it was their first date so Lander and I being the experienced daters as we were decided to make things as awkward as possible, it ranged from just saying weird things, burping, sleeping, and Lander making them hold hands :)

Next I was nominated for Junior Class Royalty for Prom, I unfortunately did not make it.. and I didn't get asked, but all is well and I don't really care, mostly because I went on an amazing date with Lander for his day date, his prom date couldn't go to the day date, and we went tandem biking, a first for me and definitely not a last! We rode a bike trail in Provo Canyon and passed Bridal Veil falls and it was gorgeous!! I started climbing the rocks.. which wasn't smart because I kinda have a fear of walking back down... Thankfully Lander was patient and helped me:) So life is AMAZING and I am truly blessed :)

Once Upon a Time...

Life, I'm starting to realize, is hard. Pft! The last month has been a struggle for me. I got to learn first hand the reason you shouldn't date in high school, and let me tell ya, I wish I hadn't. Everyone gets their hearts broken at least once, if not multiple times and I knew it would happen with me, I just never realized how hard it would be.
All in all I am still greatly blessed and know my Heavenly Father has His arms around me constantly comforting me and helping me through everything, telling me everything is going to be okay and that things are as they should be.
This experience has led me to wish I was older, it has made me want to start my life! A life I can only prepare for in high school. I want to know what my story holds, I don't want my future to just be a blank sheet of paper, I want to know what is in store, know that I will be happy, know that I will be loved.
I want the words, and they lived Happily Ever After to be now.
But lucky for me I have something in my life that will give me strength and comfort that those words will come. I will get my Happily Ever After because I have the gospel. No matter how blank the sheet of paper of my future is I will always have one thing written. I am a Daughter of my Heavenly Father, who loves me and I love him. And that is what is getting me through. I know that I was put into a family so strong in the gospel because I honestly don't know where I would be without it. It is my future, I will build what I become on it!

I have this picture as my phone wallpaper. Every time I look at it I know, with my whole heart my brother Jesus Christ is with me, holding me, comforting me. The gospel of Jesus Christ has given me that, what more  could I want.
Yes, I've had to go through some hard things this month, yes I've cried at least a dozen times, yes there are harder things to come, and yes, I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and can look at the future and say, "Bring It On!"

Friends

I've decided I'm pretty blessed. I have some of the most amazing people in my life! First, my parents! They are amazing! Now that I'm starting to date and like boys it's so fun to be able to tell my mom and know that she actually cares about what I'm saying! My dad is probably the sweetest most amazing person on the face of the planet! He inspires me everyday to be the best I can so I can keep the smile on his face and know I made him proud! Him and my mom made me who I am today and i will never forget them and always look to them! Second, my siblings! I have two sisters and one brother, now brothers are hard, they get under your skin and try and control you... expecailly older brothers, but all the same I love him and I know he loves me! My sisters are amazing! They are independent and sure of who they are and who they want to become! I love them so much and hope I can grow up to be just like them! Next, Stephy-Pooh. Steph and I have known each other since kindgergarten, which is a long time! We always talk about how if we weren't friends we would probably hate each other, and it's completely true! Steph understands me and in understand her, she has helped me through tough times with a smile and has always been there for me. She is such a great example to me, she endures so much and hides it so well with her smile and attitude! Next, Sis. Day, .. Where to begin.. she is my second mom slash sister, I love her so much and her family! They are my home away from home! Every time I need advice or just a kind word I know she's there for me! I have learned so much from her and no longer fear everything about the future.. ha ha Next, Sis. Miller! If I could grow up and be anyone it would be her! She is the nicest, funiest and most caring person ever! I am so happy I get to know her and hope our friendship lasts forever! Lastly my savior Jesus Christ. He is everything that I am and everything I live for. He suffered and bled and conquered death. For me, Me a girl who feels like she isn't good enough for anything sometimes but knows that she is because of Him. I have all of these amazing people in my life because of Him and I need to remember to thank Him everyday!

The True Meaning of Christmas (to me anyway)

In seminary today we watched "For This End Was I Born" and it really opened my eyes to how amazing Christmas is! I got to thinking while I was watching it about Elder Hollands talk "None Were With Him" because Elder Holland talks about all that Christ suffered so we wouldn't have to be alone. I know, it's an Easter address but when you think about it by celebrating the birth of our Savior we celebrate his life and everything he did for us.
Merry Christmas

Homecoming Pics!!

Sorry bout the red eye but here's a pic of me and my date Canyen all dressed up for homecoming!!!

CRAFTS!!

So for those who know me they know I love having projects to do. So after finishing some quilts for my young women leaders I needed another project. I decided to go to wal-mart and find some fabric. I found some precut quilt squares and strips and decided to make a quilt! I arranged and sewed the squares and strips the way I wanted them to look and then tied the quilt and bond it.

It's not very big, but someday it'll make a wonderfull baby blanket!!

So during General Conference I like to have something to do to keep my hands busy. I usually crochet or do some kind of craft. Unfortunately I can't find my crochet hook so I went to Hobby Lobby and got a fantastic idea!! I love having stuff to decorate my shelves in my room, so I bought a C and a B and some scrapbook paper and some flowers and I made these.

I just mod podged some paper and painted the sides and hot glued the flowers, it cost around $9 and only because the flowers were really expensive!!!

HoMeCoMiNg!1!1!

That's right I'm going to Home Coming!! My friend Canyen Hemuli asked me on labor day with a giant fortune cookie he made him self!! It was delish! I answered him by getting a thing of ice cream and wrapped up my answer in a plastic baggie and A LOT of tape and stuck it in the ice cream... sucker!! Ha ha :) the dance is on the 17 of September... this Saturday!! I got my dress yesterday and it's really pretty and brown!! It's way cute!! I'll post pictures after the dance!

Maybe I Love Him Just a Little......

Confession time. . . I may or may not be madly in love with Zachary Levi... Yes I know it's so stupid and childish but i really do just love him!! Here's a few things I've managed to dig up on this hot hot man...
1. He is a great singer
2. He once cut his hand on his light fixture in his living room playing an intense game of Wii Tennis, for which he received 14 stitches
3. He is very spiritual
4. He loves sushi and pizza, pepperoni and pineapple to be exact
5. He loves Disney Movies
6. If he hadn't become an actor he would have wanted to be a History teacher..
7. His real name is Zachary Levi Pugh
8. He is 6'4'' (almost a foot taller than me , ha ha)
9. And most importantly .... he will one day be Mr. Carlie Beckert... !!
Just kidding but I really do enjoy watching this man on TV he is amazing and so funny and the perfect nerd! Now will I really marry him someday.. no, which is okay.. only because there is a slight age difference...15 years (cough cough) but and because I know there is a Son of God out there for me and he will be better than Zachary Levi!! (it could happen!!)

To The Man I Admire...

I was on the web looking up quotes on beauty (it's just one of those days) and I decided to type in beauty quotes from Pres. Thomas S.

Monson, because in reality his words are really the only ones that would truly help. And I came across a page of his quotes, here are a few of my favorites,

"Our task is to become our best selves. One of God's greatest gifts to us is the joy of trying again, for no failure ever need be final."
— Thomas S. Monson
"Choose your love. Love your choice."
— Thomas S. Monson

"One day each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is important."
— Thomas S. Monson

"Work will win when wishy washy wishing won't."
— Thomas S. Monson

Like I said only a few... Pres. Thomas S. Monson is one of my role models, I know everything that comes out of his mouth is what my Father in Heaven would have me know. Pres. Monson is our little Heaven on Earth as are all of the General Authorities. Where would we be without this fantastic man? He gives his life and time to the church and it's members, and he does it with a happy and willing heart, the best thing he can give!

I know whenever I am having doubts or sad days where I look at myself and say why can't I look like this girl or have perfect face and body, or be the girl guys want to hang out with, I know that makes my Heavenly Father sad, I know he made me how I am and I shouldn't wish for more, Pres. Monson helps remind me of this, I know from his words that I am a daughter of God and that is the best thing I could ever be!

OFF WITH THEIR HEADS!!

Good news!!! I tried out for the Upsage Youth Theatre production of Alice in Wonderland and I got the part of ................ The Queen of Hearts!! I'm so nervous!!! It's the biggest role I've had yet and I can't wait to play it!!! Rehersals started this week and the directors are just awesome!! I also get to do it with my best friend Ashlin which is another plus!! I'll keep ya posted on what happens with everything but as of right now.. I get to be 7 feet tall and stand on a platform thing and I get pushed around by the cardsmen... AH!!!

First Time

This is my first blog post.. ever... I'm a little nervous! So just to start things out I wanna tell you about the people I love! First of all there is my family, Family is everything! My parents have been married for about 26 years and happy as always, I have two older sisters and one older brother.. all very interesting.... My oldest sister is Shealynn, she lives and teaches in Logan Utah she is awesome! I look up to her so much and would not be who I am today without her, she is sweet and such a great person, and awesome sister! My other sister Amy is hilarious!! Anyone who crosses her path are changed for the better that's for sure! She is such an awesome person and loves life and makes my life worth loving! Cameron my older brother is..... well he's an older brother, he teases me, yells at me, but I know he loves me and I love him, he teaches me life lessons and helps me avoid certain situations with my parents. My dad is my hero, I can't imagine growing up without him, he keeps my spirits up and helps me grow. My mom is my support system! We have recently gone on a health kick and without her I wouldn't have lost the fifty pounds I have lost, she is everything that a mom should be and such a great example.
Ok, next is friends, my bestest friends are, Stephanie Mott, Keara Allen, Katie Nielson, Camille Thomas, Itzel Day, and Kortni Miller. First Stephanie.. She is crazy!!! We have been friends since 1st Grade!! I would not be the crazy hilarious girl without her in my life... to be honest I would probably be a snobby brat, she helps me see who I am and what potential I have. I love her so much! Next is Keara, we have only been friends for a couple years but she awesome! Even though she has some hard times we stay friends, she is very forgiving, sweet and just such a great person! Love her! Katie, .. what to say about Katie.. well she is abosolutely obsessed with Zac Efron... And me being how I am with Sexy movie stars we get along quite nicely. Katie understands all my little weird things I do and I can tell her anything and she just accepts me for who I am! Camille, as she would say I am her Disney to her World and she is definately that to me! Camille is such an amazing person, I look up to her and her ability to face the worlds challenges with a smile and a good word! She keeps me going when I'm down and reminds me of how special I am to this world. Itzel Day.. or as I should call her Sis. Day. . Sis. Day is my young women president and my bestest friend... We do not go a day without talking to each other, I go to her house whenever I can, and she is my running buddy! I love her with my whole heart, she is my shoulder to cry on my third sister and I know I can go to her with anything at any time and she will help me! Kortni Miller, or again as I should call her Sis. Miller, is also in the young women's but is one of the best people I know. I love her so much!! She is the cutest, sweetest, most thoughtful person on the face of this planet!! No matter who you are, what you do, what you look like, anything Kortni would be your best friend and treat you with the greatest respect and kindness ever! She is a great mom to her little adorable boy Eli (my home dog) and just the best person!! She inspires me to be better and get a rockin body like hers (ha ha). These are all the people in my life here on this earth that are the reason I wake up in the morning and keep going when times are hard, without them ... It's scary to think of were I would be!