I'm into something good

Life is what happens when we make other plans, right? 

RIGHT.

But it's okay, because that is what makes it so much more beautiful! 

So... here is an update about my life:

This past week has been great. I don't even know where to start. 

Okay fine here we'll go by the days.

Last Sunday night: 

fireside + strawberry milkshakes with Ryan and Tiana

-Discovered that I am lactose intolerant... Yep, it sucks. Ice cream heart break.

Monday: 

Went on a bike ride with my sister Kambry all over Richfield and talked forever. We just kept riding and talking, it was wonderful.

Tuesday: 

Went on a bike ride with my best friend Tiana and did the same thing. Also got asked on date.

Wednesday: 

Went on a long hike in the warm sun among the beautiful red hills of Richfield with Tiana. Packed a lunch, hiked to the north end of town, waded through the creek, and eventually made it back home 2 hours later. Then got picked up at 7 to go on a date with Ryan. 

We doubled with Tiana and Travis. We made milkshakes (and smoothies for me), played a few rounds of Frank (totally beat Tiana and Travis) and eventually went to the movie The Avengers. It was a lot of fun!

-I had not been that nervous for a date in so long. I was shaking and had butterflies like crazy!

Thursday:

 Got to work one last time with Tiana up at the softball fields scoring the Co-Ed games till 11pm.

Friday:

 I went to lunch at El Mexicano with some of my friends from high school. It was sort of a goodbye-Tiana lunch with Hailey, Dustee, and Kirsten. 

Later that evening we threw together quick Fishlake plans and spent the evening up to Fishlake! Ryan came over earlier to help assemble the tinfoil dinners. We packed up the food, water, and roasting sticks and then headed up to the cabin. 

Jaren, Travis, and Tiana joined us and we spent the chilly evening climbing up some rocks and sitting at what felt was the top of the world as we watched the sun set.

 

We shot Jaren's gun a few times, took pictures at the famous bum rock, and then made it back to the cabin just in time to cook dinner and play a few rounds of Texas Holdem. AKA poker. It was fun! 

Dinner was delicious and the boys got a great fire started for us outside. Later we roasted a few smores and starbursts, admired the bright stars, and laughed and joked all night long. We ended the night by playing ImaginIff and then we packed up and left the cabin around 1:30a.m.

It was a successful evening.

Saturday:

 I spent the morning at my Grandma Carol's doing the traditional Mother's Day yard work with the family. It was fun planting flowers and visiting with everyone. I got tackled by little munchkins but loved every second of it.

We were accompanied by a delicious lunch which held me over till the next day as I fasted for my good friend Jaren. We learned that he was just barely diagnosed with thyroid cancer, amongst his liver disease, so our prayers went out to him and his family. 

Later that evening I went to the Miss Sevier Pageant and laughed my head off almost the entire three hours as I sat and listened to Ryan's commentary. It was a fun time! Then I went with him to Ben's house where we met up with Travis, Mason, Ben, and Jaren and played some more Texas Holdem. Don't worry, it's not real gambling. We just play with the chips. (That is probably why I am not very good-- because we're really not betting anything so I take stupid risks and lose everything. Ha it's fine.) Tiana and Corrie soon joined us and then before I knew it another great night was over.

Sunday:

 Mother's Day! I got ready and went over to the McAllister's home where I was able to see and talk to Elder Tanner McAllister for a little bit. He looks good! He is beaming with happiness and his love for this gospel definitely showed. He bore his testimony to me and told me to do what makes me happy. It was good to see him. I also met his companion, Elder Weitzel from Germany who seems like a great guy as well. 

I attended my home ward with my family, teared up during sacrament meeting, and eventually wrote a note to give to my sweet mother. 

After church my family quickly sat down and we had my mom open her presents. She's been on a reading kick lately and my dad got her the book that Stephanie Nielsen wrote, titled "Heaven is Here." She was so excited! 

We went to grandma Micki's for a big family BBQ and enjoyed each other's company. After a good burger and a popsicle, we left and went to my Grandma Carol's to wish her a Happy Mother's day as well. She wasn't expecting us so she didn't have her wig on (because she had cancer and lost her hair, however her hair is finally growing back and it is so cute!) So she was a little embarrassed about her cute curly white hair, but it was fine. She is so beautiful and such a great example of strength!

So overall it was a beautiful day full of love, happiness, and family.

I ended the night by making a cd to start off the summer (full of great songs), chatting with my best friend on Facebook as it has become a nightly ritual, and now by writing this blog and on my other blog that I write with my friends Alyssa and Tiana... As seen here.

Oh, and to make my day even better, I received a text saying that I was beautiful. There is nothing better than being told you are beautiful.

Let's just say I don't believe the butterflies will be leaving me anytime soon.

It's a good life and the future is bright and just continues to get brighter and brighter

But on a sad note, my very best friend is moving in the morning to Provo where she will be working in the summer and then attending school at UVU during the fall. This is the first time we have ever been apart in TWO YEARS and it is heart breaking. I love her so much; she is my other half. But I know that it is what is meant to be and that it is all for the better. The Lord definitely has some great things in store for the both of us. 

I love you T and I will always be here for you! You're my best friend and you always always will be. Good luck with all that is ahead. You will be in my prayers and I will see you soon!

Love,

Kate