envelope guy: part 3 (love)

And these last couple of months have been wonderful with many adventures. You can read Dallin's blog about those, because let's be honest, he's a much better writer than I am, and he's hilarious.   From reading books in the…
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envelope guy: part 2 (why I call him envelope guy)

Right before I entered the MTC, Dallin messaged me and told me good luck.  I told me him thank you and, "if you ever have time, write me a letter in one of the cool envelopes that your sister makes." I remember the first envelope I got.…
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envelope guy: part 1 (how we met)

I know, I've been all over social media posting pictures of me and Dallin, but I can't help it...I'm in love...sue me. So here's the deal.  I'm a girl, and let's be honest, girls like details.  So I'm going to give you all a very detailed…

Santa Clause is a Vampire and Other Relationship Advice

Today we're picking Anna up from school.  She was explaining all of her theories  and asking lots of questions about Santa Clause. She says, "Look. I figured it out.  Santa is a vampire.  It's the only thing that makes sense." Why…

Dear Karina

Thank you for your farewell this weekend.  It was beautiful. My favorite part was when you read the words of I Stand All Amazed.  When you told your story about your friend Emma in China. Okay, the whole thing was my favorite part. Thank…
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To the lovely Sister Callister

Dear Jasmine, Okay, yes, this is a public letter.  I'm not sure how you feel about that. But here ya go.  This is from me, and also from all of us. Jasmine! You're going to Paris! PARIS. Jasmine! You're going on a MISSION. (That's…
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Sometimes You Find Yourself in These Random Places

So that morning you wake up, expecting to go on a nice long solo road trip back to AZ.You miss the turn.You call your mom, feeling really stupid.Your Uncle calls you to give you directions.You decide to take the Vegas route.On your way on the…

Thankful for Roommate Picture Adventures (and a camera)

yes, I am still obsessed with leaves changing color. I think it's romantic. This is a giant pazooki we made. YUM. Number of calories? Too many. Here we are at a pretty outlook over Utah Valley. Pretty sunset. And I'd say we're all beautiful…

muffins, parades, mountains, and awkward family photos

Friday night I made pumpkin chocolate chip muffins. you can find the recipe at auntmarthaskitchen.blogpsot.com its technically bread, but muffins work just as well. they're even better on the second day, because all the flavors absorb into…

my week counting sheep

Dear Sleep,I miss you. Did you forget about me? I'm starting to forget how wonderful you are. Every night, I lie in bed praying that you'll come back, and I'm starting to get desperate. I even bought Advil PM today. You taunt me though, you…

byu football in pictures

   

Breakfast for Dinner

I really appreciate the value of a home cooked meal now that I'm in college. I cook for myself - which is fun,  but sometimes I just eat cereal. Because cereal is easy and fast, and I have homework to do.Things I have successfully cooked (or…

I love you, Mom.

September 14, 2011. It is my mom's 40th birthday. Isn't she so young? I am in college and my mom is only 40 years old.I know I may have trouble writing this when tears already come to my eyes as I think about what I want to say.   As I think…

Pictures :)

first day of school picture. we've got the mountains and of course, my morning smoothie  :) closet Our sink area. are 6 straighteners really necessary? my desk  our beautiful kitchen my fluffy, but very comfortable, bed.…

Smile

I am reading about the last hunter-gatherer society, the Bushmen, in Africa. In my anthropology lab, we start comparing this tribe to Provo, UT. We start looking at the cultural differences between these completely opposite places.Provo is…

10 Things I Shall Miss about Home (in no particular order):

My Bed -- My bed is amazingly comfortable. Most of the time, I can fall asleep immediately in the foam mattress and soft feather blankets. My bed has served as a place to read my humane letters homework (even though I know I'm not supposed…