From Kambry

Ode to Kate

When we were young, we would fight 

Just as normal siblings do.

But now that we're older, we rely

On one another to push through.

She's there whenever I need her;

To talk, to advise, to listen.

The words she speaks to me are golden.

They, like the soft snow, glisten.

She is my best friend

And forever will be.

I know I can count on her;

She'd be here in two point three.

She is the perfect example to me;

Of hope, of kindness, and of love.

She paved a path for me to follow,

I know it came from above.

The bright light in her eyes,

Helps me know that she cares a lot;

About where I go and who I become.

I'm grateful for what I've got.

The bonds we share could never be broken,

Not even a little bit.

We've got a strong relationship, I know,

That will never, ever quit.

Love,

Kambry

My favorite place in the world

I went ice fishing today with the three greatest guys in my life today! My dad, my brother, and my best friend Drew. 

So there you have it. 

Life is beautiful. It always is. You simply just have to open up your eyes and look for the beauty that surrounds you. It may just be the warm sun kissing your cheeks on a freezing day. It may be the shimmer of the icy snow laying atop of the slick black ice. Or maybe it's the beauty of your father's soft glance as he simply looks at you and smiles with all the love in his heart. 

I cannot believe how blessed I truly am to have wonderful people in my life and to live around such gorgeous surroundings.

(Not to mention how grateful I am that the ice was thick enough that none of us fell through!)

With all that said, here is a quote that I found that I absolutely love:

"Often when we pray for help with a significant matter, Heavenly Father will give us gentle promptings that require us to think, exercise faith, work, at times struggle, then act. It is a step-by-step process that enables us to discern inspired answers."

—Richard G. Scott, "How to Pray and Seek Answers"

I know Heavenly Father definitely does have a way of answering our prayers always. Absolutely always.
Love,
Kate

Some highlights of the holidays

I know that I've uploaded a picture like this already, but I just wanted to post some pics from the last few weeks!

This was Christmas eve at our grandma's house. I adore my siblings. They're so cute.

 We stopped by Grandpa Perry's to wish him a Merry Christmas Eve as well. So many grandchildren-- crazy to think I'm the oldest!

 This was Christmas morning. What a magical, beautiful morning full of love and excitement! 

Drew came up after Christmas and we got to go sledding!

  

One of the many joys of living in Richfield-- being able to sled and ride four wheelers around up in the hills just up the street from my house!

Another one of the highlights of the holidays was the homecoming of one of my good friends Chase Adams. He came home from his mission to Alaska and so I got to see him and many of my friends at his homecoming. Loved it! 

Over the break some of us got together and went out to lunch and then went bowling. It was fun spending time with some of my old friends! One of the best feelings is knowing that even though we all go our separate ways and live different lives, we can always rely on one another and when we get together it's like nothing has ever changed! That's true friendship right there.

I am just always weird in photos. Don't bother... it's fine.

Below is Dustee, Tiana, and Marissa. Such beauties huh!?

In the picture above Dustee grabbed my bum. That is why we were both laughing, so we took another picture afterwards. Ha.. see? Nothing has changed between us.

Then a couple days later I got with a bunch of friends again to celebrate mine and Corrie's birthdays! We went to El Mexicano and enjoyed catching up on each others' lives. It was grand!

Well eventually came the day of my birth. Sunday, January 6, 2013. 

That day 5 years ago was my 16th birthday. I had received my patriarchal blessing that day as well as my young womanhood award. What a beautiful day! I didn't realize that I would be turning 21 five years later. How crazy time flies by!!!  

 Drew surprised me by driving up later that afternoon. It was the best surprise ever! I was so happy!!! 

You can see the "2-1" in the shape of the candles. Ha so cute, so clever. Thanks mom:)) Not to mention, my sweet mother and I experimented a little and came up with one of the best cakes I have EVER had. Lemon blueberry with almond frosting and blueberry sauce to top it off. Wow! Absolutely brilliant.

 

Later that evening we invited all of my family over for cake and ice cream and I opened a few presents. But as you can see, I absolutely love Drew. He is such a sweetheart and we always have so much fun together! We're the biggest goofs.

But seriously, he made my birthday absolutely wonderful. I will never forget seeing him standing at the front door holding flowers, just waiting to surprise me.

I had a great birthday and was so happy to have been able to spend it with loved ones. 

I've now been 21 for an entire week and well I guess you could say to celebrate it I was surprised to find even more flowers at the door!! The card read, "Simply the best!" and I knew exactly who it was from.

 

Thank you Drew for always making me smile!!!

Now as for my life, I just hang out with my family. I'm looking for a job because I am in desperate need of one! Wish me luck. And if you have any suggestions for me, please let me know. 

I am just so grateful to be done with school and to be living at home with my family because they are absolutely wonderful. I can't believe how blessed I am to have such wonderful friends, family, and loved ones.
I'm soooo happy!

The future is sooo bright! Brighter than it has ever been and I am so excited for what it holds.

Love,

Kate

Glasses.

This is Drew. He makes me so happy. He sings me songs. He dances with me. He makes me laugh. He loves the gospel. He always gets my door. He cheers me up when I'm feeling down. We always have fun together. And being with him is simply effortless.
There is absolutely no reason for me not to love him.

And the best part about him is.. . .he loves me back.

Love,

Kate

Out with the old, in with the new.

Well it's another new year and I couldn't be more excited for it. 

2012 was full of wonderful experiences, interesting people, and good and bad times. I'm grateful for all the things I have experienced because it has shaped me into the person I have become. But I am so excited for the upcoming year because I know that I will continue to grow and be shaped into the person I'm meant to be.

It's a new year. It's a new start. It's a new better me.

Welcome 2013.

Love,

Kate