.:FUNNIEST PRANK I HAVE EVER PULLED OFF:.

So here's what happened.

We were on our way home from FHE in Idaho Falls and stopped to get gas. Dawna got out to clean the windshield. I thought up a brilliant plan. I was going to crawl through the seats and hide in the trunk and Chelsi was going to drive away like she left me. And that is exactly what we did.

At first Dawna thought it was gonna be a pretty funny little thing until Chelsi just kept driving away. And then she started getting worried. I sent her a text message and said, "did you guys leave me?" and she replied, "oh... crap" so I replied you guys are d bags. Then Chelsi came back to the gas station to get me. At this point I had started to crawl out of the back which Dawna failed to notice. So I just kind of sat there and she called me wondering where I was. So I answered and she turned around and screamed. I would call this a success!

.:welcome to the family nicole ann:.

Ok ok... they aren't married yet! But congrats to my brother and my friend Nicole! You are getting married!! I am so excited and happy for you guys!! Who would have thought that my brother and my roommate would get married? Well I sure hoped for it and now it's really happening!

It seems like everyone is getting married these days. Seriously every other post on my facebook is about someone who just got engaged or married. If it's not someone getting married it's someone who is having a baby.

And what am I doing with my life... nothing. I am not married, I am not pregnant, I am not even dating anyone. Ok I am a full time student and I try to work hard in my classes, but sometimes I would like to have a boyfriend, is that too much to ask for? I am a reasonably attractive girl, who loves sports and the outdoors. What more do they want?

I guess for now I will be complacent with my glorious single life... but if you know anybody who is single and looking I am ready to be found... haha

.:It was nice growing up with someone like you - someone to lean on, someone to count on... someone to tell on:.

Today my little brother left to serve a two year mission. It definitely is a bittersweet day for everyone in my family. It hasn't even been a day yet and I miss him. I know that he is going to be an amazing missionary and will be watched over but that doesn't mean I can't miss him.

We have always been a close family. My brothers were and always will be there for me no matter how far they may be. I know that Devin will always be my baby brother that took care of me at our new school. Luckily for me I have two other brothers here who will take care of me.

Devin and I had many adventures together. Let's just consider them on hold for the next two years. I am sad that I didn't take advantage of the time that I had with him. Instead of living at home I chose to live in Rexburg. I had fun but it makes me sad that I didn't take advantage of the time that Devin and I had left.

Family trips will not be the same, but we will make the best of them. I know that he would want us to have fun. I just can't believe he is so grown up. It seems like just yesterday we moved to Parma and I was a senior in high school and he was the baby sophomore that had to take care of me.

I know that you are going to be an amazing missionary Devin. I am so proud of your decision to serve the Lord so willingly. I know that he will take care of you just like you were so willing to take care of your sisters. Thank you for being the amazing example that you are. You have taught me so much and I know that each one of our siblings is proud of you. I love you so much baby brother!

.:The love of a family is life's greatest blessing:.

I love my family.

No "ifs" "ands" or "buts".

They have gotten me through everything.

I could not be more blessed.

I am grateful for my siblings and for my parents and the courage to have us all within six years.

It must have been a crazy time but we are all as close as siblings can be.

I have been blessed to always have friends. I never had to go to school without a friend because my siblings were there.

Whenever I needed a friend I always had one. I am so grateful for that! I couldn't have asked for a better family.

I am grateful for the gospel and for the knowledge I have that I get to be with my family forever! I am grateful for my father's example and for my brother's and for the willingness they had/have to serve the Lord. Thank you! I love you boys!

I love my momma too! She has worked so hard to teach us how to be good people! I am the person I am today because of her. She has been the greatest role model for me!

Last but not least, my baby sister! I love her so much! It has been so fun to have her in my life! She may be my little sister but I look up to her so much! She is the greatest little girl in the world!

I love you family!

.:when life hands you lemons:.

Today was a little bit of a crazy day. I went to my academic advisor to make sure I was on the right track to graduate and low and behold.... my major..."Health Education" no longer exists.

SAY WHAT!

So now I am a little distraught as to what to do.

But never fear, I talked to my mother today, who is always there to help me and we decided I might as well just finish my associates and transfer somewhere else. Sounds like a solid plan to me. So I will officially be a graduate of BYU-Idaho December 2011.

I have grown up playing sports and that is what I am good at. So why not be a teacher and a coach? Now to decide where to go when I transfer? Any ideas? Anyone?

That's basically what has been happening in my life.

Until next time.

Peace&blessings

.:Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it:.

~Russel Baker

Ok so it's like maybe 50 degrees outside, but it feels so glorious! So I put on my shorts! Haha Maybe it's just wishful thinking.

I am ready for summer. Summer is definitely my favorite time of year. Here's why:

-warm weather

-swimming

-tans

-playing outside

-camping

-bridge jumping

-rafting

-boating

-picnics

-fourth of july

-family reunions

-naps outside under a tree

-playing at the park

-night games

-bon fires

-trips to the mountains

-hiking

-sno cones!

-water parks

-lagoon

-thunderstorms

-star gazing!

-so much more!

The sunshine makes me happy! I also love a good summer rainstorm! Bring me summer!!!

.:Early to bed, Early to rise; makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise:.

-Benjamin Franklin

My dear roommates and I have decided to do an apartment biggest loser. None of us really need to lose a lot of weight, but summer is upon us and we have got to look fantastic in out

bathing suits.

My goal is lose about 15 pounds and tone up my muscles. High school was a while ago but man I was in good shape then. I know what I need to do to accomplish this. Eat better, sleep better, & work harder. Easier said than done for sure.

School is coming up fast. I need to get into the habit of going to bed earlier and waking up earlier.

Or the first day of school might just be a nightmare!

I know I can do it!

I get to move into my new apartment next week! I am so excited! It is going to be heaven on Earth! Come visit anytime! You are more than welcome!

That's all I really have to share for now!

Peace and blessings!