Come To Me My Sweetest Friend

This song gets sung a lot at our house:

(There may be one slightly pornographic part in this video. I apologize. Please be responsible and shield your own eyes)

Like at least every day.

Sometimes multiple times a day.

With various word changes and substitutions.

And it makes me happy.

:)

That's all.

<3

Missin' Him Like Crazy

Wednesday afternoon, I came home from work early so I could drop Clayson off at the airport.
He is in Chicago until tomorrow night. I knew I would miss him, but I would be fine.... 

I seriously over estimated myself.

I never knew I was so needy!
I've never liked being alone, but even I had no idea how much I really need people in order to function.
I really just fall apart. I'm not handling it very well.

It doesn't help that I have somehow convinced myself that Clayson is going to die and will never return home. 

I told this to Jana and she said it was sweet. 

I think it's pathetic. And kind of embarrassing.  

I have a whole new respect for military wives or who have husbands that travel.

Thankfully, I have been blessed with amazing friends who take such good care of me!

Wednesday night, Jana took me to the store (which was so good, because I was just sitting at home thinking about horrible plane crashes and shootings in the big scary city of Chicago) When I came home for lunch on Thursday, I immediately realized it was not a good idea for me to be home alone. I called Jana and she was at my house in 5 minutes to eat lunch with me. We went to the Parade of Homes! I hung out at my old apartment and pretended to be single again  :)  Tomorrow, I'm meeting up with Krisann for lunch and I am so excited!

I really have the best friends ever!

Thanks for putting up with me, even when I'm a baby and can't handle being alone for 4 days.

The good news is I think I've gotten significantly better since the first night.... although I still have a long way to go 

This song sums up my thoughts perfectly:

The moral of the story: Next time Clayson goes to Chicago I'm going with him
so I can hold his hand when he crosses the street and dive in front of any stray bullets that are flying at his head. 

(Clayson says by the time he leaves next year I'll be pushing him out the door. I don't believe it.)

Sorry if this is overly mushy, but I can't wait to see him tomorrow night!

Turn, Turn, Turn

My room is empty except for my bed and dresser. Sunday was my last time in a singles ward. 

This week we will be in Burley for our reception and the week after that we will be married. It is so crazy!

I am so excited to take this next step in my life, but it is also a little bitter-sweet.
I have loved being single and living with and meeting such amazing people. I have learned and grown so much.

I have had so much fun!

I will miss staying up until 2 in the morning talking

Prank wars

Tetris

Facebook stalking potential boys 

Making videos at 1:00am

More Prank Wars

Girls nights

Shopping trips

Kid History 

More Tetris

Pinterest parties 

Sleepovers 

and Just being with girls.

How will I get ready for church in the morning without three other girls to help me put an outfit together? 

Girls are so weird and I love it!

I feel like a season of my life is closing and another is beginning. It will be a beautiful season, but it will be different.

I probably won't be up until 2 in the morning talking anymore, and I will miss that.
But on the bringht side, I probably won't be up until 2 in the morning talking anymore  :)

I keep having this song play through my mind:

I am one who is always looking to the future. However, I try to remember to find joy in the journey.
To live in the moment and enjoy what I have been given, because soon it will be gone.

I'm looking forward to this new time in my life and I'm so glad I can say that I have truly enjoyed the journey.
And I fully intend to enjoy the road ahead even more  :)

Frozen

I saw Frozen last night with some friends!

I love this song!
(I may have gotten slightly emotional. The older I get....)

But, I have to say, it did hit a little close to home on the cold part.
My roommates are gone and I have the heat up to 80. It is heavenly  :)

Indian Weekend

I have always loved trying new foods!

Last weekend Jana took me to try indian food!

Waiting for our food to come

Indian food!

I was really afraid of it being spicy, but it wasn't at all! I'd eat it again  :)

Outside Indian Oven

Gotta love Photoshop  <3

On the way home we stopped by Old Navy and got these awesome gloves for two dollars!

The white finger tips make it so you can use your phone still.

So cool!

Earlier that day I got these tights on sale. 

This picture is mostly for mom to prove that white tights can still be fashionable.

And we listened to these guys all day.

Love me some Mumford & Sons!

We took this picture by hanging my camera on the Christmas light of a nearby tree.

Pretty impressive.

Good weekend in Logan

Where Faith Lives

Fun Fact:

I almost always wake up with a song in my head.

This morning, I woke up with this song running through my head.

Faith is something I am continuously working on. 

That fear seems to get me every time!

I guess it has been on my mind enough lately to work its way into my subconscious.

This time, faith is going to win!  

:)

Slightly Obsessed

Wouldn't he be the best guy to have in the cast? 

He could fill in for any of the parts if someone was sick or needed a vacation of something.

I think he should be Javert.

Best Tradition Ever

I started a new tradition and I love it:

Friday night Slumber Party / Saturday morning Temple trip!

Best tradition ever, am I right?

I'm right.

.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .

We decided to start our Friday night off with some Free Panda Express!

Unfortunately, I didn't notice the "pm" after the 9 and we were a little early.

We ate anyway and it was delicious!

Next on the agenda was slack lining!

Jana is so cute setting it up

Carlie is the expert slack liner

I have had friends try to get me to slack line before, but for some reason it is so scary to me!

We started out holding onto each other for balance

Then we graduated on to holding a rope

Melanie

 

I actually got to the point where I could take a few steps without using the rope!

Chelsey

Then we really started having fun!

We played Chicken and I was pretty good. 

Just sayin'

Jana in the tree, holding the rope

Chelsey climbing up the tree

planking on the slack line - that is real talent right there!

so graceful

doing tricks....

on handed!

classic

After our slack lining adventure, we went back to my place for the sleep over.

We got out our extra mattresses and the pillow talk began!

Carlie and Jana officially have me hooked on these two songs

I now love just about anything by The Wailin' Jennys

I made everyone at work listen to them on Thursday.

I have listened to this song more times than I can keep track.

I may be slightly obsessed.

Can't think of a better way to start the weekend off!

.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .

See, I told you it's the best tradition ever

:)

This Song . . . .

:)

This Christmas Season

Happy Birthday To Me!

Apparently, I left my facebook open at some boys apartment.

My mistake.

This is what I got:

New Profile Picture

New Status

made me "Like" things and made me from Mount Gay, Virginia

 And the best part....

They made it my birthday!

It was so much fun! People wished me a happy birthday all through church. Bishop even joked about it at tithing settlement! The best was my family all singing Happy Birthday to me before family dinner. They ate apple pie to celebrate. Too bad I wasn't there to celebrate with them!

I was the best un-birthday ever!

p.s.  notice the little boxes instead of words? they also changed the language, so i can't figure out how to change some of it back.
awesome.

Lead Kindly Light

I have been so extremely blessed in my life and lately I have been overwhelmed with gratitude. 

I have had Lead Kindly Light playing through my head for weeks now. 

Listen to the words. Really listen to them. 

I feel like this song is speaking directly to me at this time in my life.

I know that my Heavenly Father has a plan - That He has a plan specifically for me.

I have no idea what that plan is, but He is lighting the way for me. 

It is only a small light in the distance, but I am walking towards it - 

One step here.... 

Another step there.... 

These steps can be scary, but I am not taking them alone. I have never been left alone. 

My Savior is with me. 

He has always taken care of me and things have always worked out. 

Always. 

Even better than I imagined they could!

So why would I think He would leave me now?

He wouldn't.

He never will.

I'm trying this new thing called trusting in the Lord - letting Him lead.

Not just when His plan happens to coincide with mine, but trusting before I even make my plans.

I'm letting Him make the plans. 

Being someone who likes to have control, this can be tough. 

But, let me tell you, He has some good ideas!

Now all I have to do is Trust.

Lead, kindly Light, amid th'encircling gloom,
Lead Thou me on;
The night is dark, and I am far from home;
Lead Thou me on.
Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see
The distant scene one step enough for me.

I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou
Shouldst lead me on;
I loved to choose and see my path; but now
Lead Thou me on.
I loved the garish day, and spite of fears,
Pride ruled my will: Remember not past years.

So long Thy pow'r has blest me, sure it still
Will lead me on
O'er moor and fen, o'er crag and torrent, till
The night is gone.
And with the morn those angel faces smile,
Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile.

<3

p.s.  the link on Lead Kindly Light is awesome and worth listening to

Are You Eating?

As much as I know my parents would love it, I have never been one to call home very often.
I feel good about myself if I remember to call home once a week on Sunday.

However, I think it's safe to say that these past few weeks, I have talked to my parents more than the rest of my life combined!
(ok, maybe just a slight exaggeration, but it's been a lot!)

My favorite part of every conversation is

"Are you eating?"

It inevitably comes.
Every time.

I promise, I am eating!
But it makes me feel good that they are concerned about me.

I also know that my Heavenly Father is concerned about me and is very aware of me.
This is such a huge blessing and I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

I have had this song running through my head all week - or more specifically, this line.

"I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be
Don't forget to remember me"

I am so blessed to know that I am where I'm supposed to be at this time in my life, 
and more importantly, that I am never forgotten.

"Don't Forget To Remember Me"

18 years had come and gone
For momma they flew by
But for me they drug on and on
We were loading up that Chevy
Both tryin' not to cry
Momma kept on talking
Putting off good-bye
Then she took my hand and said
"Baby don't forget:

Before you hit the highway
You better stop for gas
And there's a 50 in the ashtray
In case you run short on cash
Here's a map and here's a Bible
If you ever lose your way

Just one more thing before you leave
Don't forget to remember me"

This downtown apartment sure makes me miss home
and those bills there on the counter
Keep telling me I'm on my own
And just like every Sunday I called momma up last night
And even when it's not, I tell her everything's all right
Before we hung up I said
"Hey momma, don't forget:

to tell my baby sister I'll see her in the fall
And tell me-maw that I miss her
Yeah, I should give her a call
And make sure you tell Daddy that I'm still his little girl
Yeah I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be 
Don't forget to remember me"

Tonight I find myself kneeling by the bed to pray
I haven't done this in a while
So I don't know what to say but
Lord, I feel so small sometimes in this big ol' place
Yeah, I know theres more important things, but
Don't forget to remember me

Don't forget to remember me

Soundtrack TO My Life

Notice there is something new on the side called Soundtrack To My Life. I always have a playlist that I am adding to, and this is my current one. I like going back and listening to my old playlists because it instantly brings me back to the time when I was making it. (Does that make any sense?) Anyway, I think the music you listen to on a regular basis says something about who you are, so I thought I'd share.

Even if you don't want to listen to it, please appreciate how aesthetically pleasing it looks on the side and know that it took me a while to make it that way and appreciate it. I had to mess with the HTML and it was so much fun!

ok, that's all. Thanks  :)

Oh Food!

I realize that my last post was about food, but apparently I really like it. These are the only pictures on my camera from the last two weeks or so. haha!

I found this recipe for Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos from a friends blog. They are so easy to make and so good! You can even make the filling ahead and then just make the taquitos as you please. Best meal ever!

Honestly, who can resist that!? The recipe calls for pepper jack cheese, but because I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy things, I think I'll try monterey jack cheese next time.

If the taquitos aren't doin' it for ya, maybe some delicious Strawberry Delight will do you good! Britt and I made this for "Tetris & a Treat" Friday night. 

Delicious!

And in case you're not into food quite as much as I am, here is a song to lighten your mood  :)