Summer 08

Of course, knowing me, my summer has been totally beyond busy. Cedar point, tennis camp, volleyball camp, bonfires, camping, boating, swimming.... that's how its been. I haven't had 1 boring day so far. And I just got a packet last week, full of work... HOMEWORK. Who would have thought that being in Honor's English next year would have meant a packet of work for the summer... not me that's for sure. =[[ Here are just a couple pics of the first couple weeks of summer 08! =]] Hope you all are doing well.

Best friends > Pals > Sisters

Photo shoot in my room! Sophia loves to take pictures... just like her sister! ;)  [dont know why they are all in weird places.  they wont just stay side by side.. lol ?? ] 
 

Enjoying this warm weather..

Well I finally feel like summer is almost here...

Only 33 and 1/2 days left of school!!!

Not much new news.. just a few photos [of this weekend, last weekend, and last week at school] that can probably speak for themselves.

It's been too long

GWEN...I MISS YOU! ALONG WITH ALL OF OUR OTHER TRAVEL MATES! ='[[[ NEED 2 SEE U ALL SOON!

Maui

Wow it sure has been awhile hasn't it. Things are going good here. Just got back from Maui on Friday which was great. It is just such a beautiful, relaxing place. I absolutely love it there. Though it was kind of depressing to come back I am excited to be home, get back into the normal routine, and see my friends. It turns out the parents booked the trip wrong and they booked it for the 2 weeks before my spring break, so this whole week I have off and will just be chilling out and catching up on all my homework. I am having a difficult time adjusting back to the regular time and there is 6 hours difference but I'll get used to it.
Here are just a few photos from the trip that you haven't seen on my mom's blog.. ;) along with a video. haha shes gonna kill me

As you all have probably read over at my mom's blog I have been really sick the past couple weeks after coming back from Tennessee, which by the way, was an amazing trip that I cannot even begin to try and describe. And I also have had an especially hard time breathing the last couple days. Luckily I have like 4 prescriptions I am now taking which are helping a lot. We are planning to schedule another visit to the doctors tomorrow to figure out what we re going to do about this. We'll definitly be sure to keep you all updated with the results.But just a little quote since it is indeed smart card Sunday...

I believe that you
must forgive whenever

possible, but sometimes

there are certain things
or people you cannot
forgive, no matter how
hard you try. This is
when you must give
it to God, for God is
greater than you are
and can take care of
whatever you can't.
- Sylvia Browne

And since a lot of you visit some of the same blogs you have probably read on Gwen's page

about the Jesus Calling devotional books. My mom, dad, and I all have them now and I would totally recommend them. I have even started a journal to go along with it now and just right down my thoughts after reading through the daily scriptures. This little book is for sure making a big difference in my life right now... so if you don't have one yet, I suggest you get one soon ... ;)

[just some pics because posts are boring without them] ;)

Smart Card Sunday [just for you Mr. Brian]

From

the dawn of time,

God has known you 

and loved you.  He's not 

waiting today for you 

to get it together.

He's waiting for you 

to come to Him with

open, empty hands.

- Dr. Bruce Wilkinson 

If your relationship 

with God is injured, 

apologize today for your

attitudes and thoughts.

Tell God you have 

misunderstood

His actions and badly

misjudged His character. 

Tell Him exactly how 

you have felt and why, 

and ask Him for

His forgiveness. 

- Dr. Bruce Wilkinson 

Getting through it

So I thought it was about time for another post as It's been awhile.  

Time just flies so fast.... 

Well, life is crazy.  I am not playing any sports at the moment but of course I've still been busy.  Friends, school, High school basketball games, student council, shopping =D..

And I just got my report card last week and was relived to  see all A's.  It's been a bit stressfu

l lately with the two high school classes and all.  Its definitely getting a lot harder, but I'm continuing to work hard.  I've also been busy planning parties and fundraisers for the student council.  Then there's the weekends I look forward to for breaks yet I find myself running everyday of

 them.  From one party to another.  Last weekend was fun - I had a birthday party to go with a group of girlfriends from Friday 

night to Saturday and then a Miss America Party at Kenzie's from Saturday to Sunday.  [she's in pageants and stuff so Miss America is a big thing for her] lol.  Other than that lots of things to look forward too.  [parties, retreat with church, dances, student council party, TRIP TO TENNESSEE TO SEE GWEN, etc]  My weekends are pretty much booked until March.  lol

But yeah, just wanted to let you all know I'm still alive.  Been having a bit of a hard time lately from the drama which seems like it's never ending but I'm getting through it.

  Unfortunately I don't look forward to school as much as I used to when I was little...when kids weren't so rude and judgmental, so it's though.  I've found myself crying far too many times to count in the last month.  So Gwen and I have decided I am coming to live with her soon.. =D 

  Me and My Bestie [she helps me get through it all]

I miss this..more than anything! [teary eyed] =,[

Can't wait to see you girl! 

quick update

Hey Everyone,boy have i been busy lately. I cannot believe that Christmas break is almost over..it sure did go by fast. I sure will miss staying up till early hours and sleeping in until noon, but I sure am excited to get back and see my friends.

I got together with my best friend Kenzie a lot over break, before and after Christmas. We had a lot of fun baking Christmas cookies and decorating our gangster gingerbread house before the holidays! ;) Also just the other day we pulled a whole night er and partied all night..haha . it was pretty amazing. We didn't go to bed until 7 in the morning and then had to wake up early [like 2 hours later] to go shopping with mom. but it was totally fun.

I also had a great Christmas with the family. I was of course woken up early by little miss Sophia because she was so excited to see what Santa had brought for the tribe but that was alright. It was also fun to see all the older siblings in the afternoon and exchange presents with all of them as well.

Some of my favorite Christmas presents...

imac computer

new pink digital camera

new cell phone [with a button on the side to open it] =] hehe

new ugg boots.. very in now - a -days to let you all know ;)

Then I also went to Ohio with Kenzie and her family to the biggest water park in the United States. It was an absolute blast and I would totally recommend the place to anyone..especially families. It is absolutely great for all ages. It was called Kalahari. I didn't bring my camera up there as we were way to busy to take pics. but it was a blast.

So other than that I have just been hanging with friends, shopping, baking, hanging with Sophia, talking on the cell till 4 in the morning. haha..i was told i have to get that bill down next month..whoops..lol.

but yeah just a quick update. i didnt even mention about how our power went out twice or about dad's christmas party or new years.. but i've decided im going to try to take more pics this new year, especially now that i got a new camera. but yeah, i love and miss you all...especially my blogger buddies. i think about u every day ladies....=[[[ im thinking im ready for another reunion already!!