Happy Halloween!!

I know most of you have probably seen this video, but it's one that I could watch a bunch of times and never get sick of it.  So, have a Happy Halloween and enjoy a good laugh :)

My Sister...The Champion

My sister Tessa and her team just won state volleyball.  It was so exciting and I'm so proud of her and all of the work she has put into becoming a great volleyball player.  But my sister is more than just a volleyball champion, she's a champion in so many other things.

She's a champion at being fun!  She's always good for a laugh and she just says the funniest stuff!

She's a champion at being nice.  She never has a bad thing to say about anybody.

She's a champion at school.  She's seriously so smart!

She's a champion at the trumpet.  She made All-State band last year, and I'm so proud of her for it!

She's a champion at keeping her word.  She always does what she says she will, and she does it the best she can.

She's a champion at working hard.  She works hard at everything she puts her mind to.

She's a champion at being my best friend.

She's a champion at living the gospel and standing up for what's right.  She even stands up to me and keeps me in line.  That takes some guts!

I look up to Tessa so much!  She has taught me so much.  We're doing good at being separated, but it's obvious, we're better together :)  I can't wait til next year when we're reunited!  Love you bud!!

State Volleyball!!!

On Wednesday I went from this:

to this:

But it was totally worth it!!  I got to go to State Volleyball for Tessa's senior volleyball tournament.  I got to ride the 5.5 hour drive between these two lovely ladies, my Aunt Marlene and Aunt Linda.  It was so fun having them along.

This is the great team I got to watch, all ready to serve-recieve.  

Tessa jumps really high, and is probably the best 5'2" outside hitter ever. (besides me of course :) ) The picture is blurry because she swings so hard and fast.

I got to spend a lot of time with these great people!  I love them so much, and I was so glad I got to spend the weekend with them.

Tessa and I holding up our matchy necklaces.  She really rocks that lip-stick doesn't she! 

 Tyson and I showing how excited we were to be at State Volleyball together.  It was so great to see him!!

 Mom and Brady.  I just couldn't get enough of that little chunk!  And I really love my mom.

 Me and Dad!  He's got a pretty awesome beard right about now...

 This is how Brady felt at the end of the weekend...

Here's the State Champs after we honked them in.  

The seniors.

They are super great!  I love them and am so proud of them!  It's no easy feat to win a state championship, especially in the fashion they did. They swept it in 3.  They are a great team, and I'm so glad I got to go and watch them!

Guess who's here?!

My mom!!  Yea, who gets to have a sleepover with their mom at college?  This girl!   I've had the best afternoon/evening with my mom.  I've been so excited for her to come, and I'm so glad she's here.  I miss my mom while I'm at school, so I'm so glad I get to spend some time with her here.  We're heading home tomorrow after my classes, and I'm super excited for that too!  It's a great week people!

College has taught me...

Adaptive Aquatics

Adaptive Aquatics is a program where special needs kids come to the pool and gym here at BYU and students play with them for 45 minutes.  Here's a video explaining it a little more:

I have been wanting to go down to Adaptive Aquatics all year, but stuff keeps coming up.  Today I finally went!  I was in the pool, and I was with one little boy.  He was probably about 6, but he couldn't talk.  He was so sweet though!  When we first got in the pool he did not want to let go of me, but by the end he was jumping off the edge (into my arms).  He even got brave enough to stick his face under the water!  It was so exciting for me to see him gain confidence.  I honestly can't describe in words the feeling I had while playing with this boy.  There is something special about these kids.  Fridays at noon in the pool are definitely going to become a priority!  Have a great weekend :)

Laundry and Skinny Jeans

This, my friends, is what a dang full laundry basket looks like:

I haven't done my laundry in 4 weeks, and I have one pair of underwear left.  I have lots of shirts left, but no jeans left either.  My dad calls the amount of clothes I have sad, but I choose to call it blessed :)  Today laundry cost me $8.50 for 4 loads.  That's kinda a lot of money.  So, I want to make sure I FILL those machines, and fill I did!  So this morning, because I have no jeans left, I decided I'd wear my skinny jeans with my boots.  In a rush I pulled my jeans on, went for my boots, and they weren't there!!  I had a little freak out moment, then I remembered I hadn't brought them from home yet because I wasn't supposed to need them yet. Well I was wrong, and I was going to be late for work. So, I grabbed a pair of flats and headed out the door.  

(I took this picture when I got back)

So, I wore skinny jeans for the first time today, and I felt kinda awkward.  They're just not me yet.  But, I have decided that my next pair of pants just might be straight leg.  I might be able to go that far :)  I mean I like skinny jeans on most girls, I just don't feel like they're good on me.  I don't know, maybe it's just because I'm not very good with change...