2011 Year in Review

January.

I began the year by turning 19 years old and ice skating my life away with the family.

February.

I fell in love... with blogging! Ha! I started this beautiful blog and I remember spending hours on it trying to figure out how to make it exactly the way I wanted it. 

March.

I discovered my love for cereal. My best friend from high school got his mission call and I knew that it was exactly where he was meant to go. I realized that if you love someone, you should tell them because you never know when it'll be too late. And I became obsessed with j.wride.. my drawing became their newest t-shirts.

 April.

I participated in TOMS "One Day Without Shoes" and discovered a new perspective on life.

 I went repelling for the first time.

 I hiked Angel's Landing and it felt like I had conquered the world.

And you know what else...? I was still in love.

May.

I went on a spontaneous Las Vegas trip with these beautiful ladies right before finals week.

Then I finished my first year of college down at SUU with my Associate of Science degree.

 I threw a (my first) Bridal Shower for my cousin and it was a success.

I said goodbye to this boy. That day changed my life forever. 

My heart was shattered.

 

I cried the hardest I'd ever cried before.

But on the bright side, I got a job as a softball scorekeeper for the summer.

June.

Big month. I ran for Miss Richfield and won third attendant.

 I was reminded why I love this boy.

 I traveled clear up to Tremonton, UT for my friend Hayden's farewell.

  And I also went on possibly the funnest/most adventurous hike of my life with my dad and brother. 

July.

I said goodbye to another one.

Decided to be spontaneous and kiss him. Ask me about it. It's a good story.

Spent a lot of time in Fishlake with the beloved family. Performed at the park in my crown and sash on the fourth of July. Was crafty and painted a tree on a wall for my mom. 

Saw a shooting star with that kid who has his arm around me it was an interesting experience. Two-day summer fling maybe? Now I look at shooting stars differently.

Went to Yuba a few times with friends. Got wrecked from being launched off a tube and now I don't like tubing. Aw... those hot summer days and lovely summer nights...

August.

Discovered Pinterest and became addicted. Went on a date with Luke Johnson. Redid Kambry's room and painted dandelions on her walls. Went to Lake Powell for my second time. Got really tan. Moved back to Cedar and started school again. 

Experienced having a random roommate but I love her to death.

Met the "Taco Boys" and became best friends with them. One of them was a boy that I would be dating for the next few months.

Became a part of SUUSA.

September.

Decided to run for Miss SUU. Didn't win anything, but all my family came down to support! It was awesome.

Received my first set of flowers from a boy. I started falling.

Became a true t-bird for the second time with that same boy. Made new friends. Learned to love again.

Went to Sand Hollow a couple times and cliff jumped a lot and loved every second of it.

October.

Had some crazy experiences with friends. Made pangea for the first time in our family room out of all of our bed mattresses. Dressed up as fairies for the Howl. 

Went to an apple orchard with my family.
Went up to Salt Lake and met KJ Cornia. 

Spent a weekend up to Fishlake with the taco boys and had a blast.

Fell harder and harder.

November.

Crushed. Became just friends. Discovered how loved I truly was and how many people cared about me. Discovered my true friends and how amazing they can be. Threw a party for Tiana's 20th birthday. Had an awesome photoshoot.

The first one out of my best friends from high school got married.

 

December.

Heard angels sing Silent Night. Was in the light parade. Finished my third semester down at SUU.  Got a camera for Christmas and I love it. Changed my major from Elementary Education to Family Life and Human Development with a minor in Early Childhood Education. Will it stay? Who knows. 

Applied to be an EFY counselor. Knitted a scarf for a friend. Wrote a review of my past year and realized that I used to be way better at blogging. Shoot. 

Now that the year is coming to an end, I'm about to turn twenty and start my fourth semester of college. If I am lucky, I just may get to graduate with my Bachelor's next spring! (2013) and then serve a mission.

But as of now, I gotta welcome in the new year! Thanks 2011 for all the magnificent memories and experiences. I have learned and grown so much and I am excited to see what 2012 has in store for me. 

 Love,

Kate

Random late night ramblings.

Some of my fav songs right now:

We Are Young- fun.

Love Love Love- Avalanche City

5 Years Time- Noah and the Whale

It's Time- Imagine Dragons

Human- The Killers

Skip to the good part- He is We

I want my hair to have the melt (or ombre) look.

"Let love grow..."

Got a surprise email from one of my great friends who is serving in Boston. Love him and miss him.

Went to dinner with some of my old friends tonight. I love'm.

Watched Charlie St. Cloud with my parents today.

Eleven days till i'm TWENTY years old.

Google "let it snow" and see what happens.

"L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N"

-Noah and the Whale
Imperfections are adorable.
My best friend is the best.
My little sister is hilarious.
My mom is the greatest cook.
My dad is so smart.
My brother is so cute sometimes.
My other sister is my other half.

Love,

Kate

Throw cares away

Christmas. So soon. 

Can't wait for Christmas crepes.

Christmas eve party with ugly sweaters at grandma Micki's.

Giving a temple picture to my grandparents.

Making gifts for people.

Christmas music.

Hot chocolate.

Family.

Love.

Friends.

Piano.

Mistletoe? Nah.

Serving others.

Please snow.

Love,

Kate

I'm dreaming of a white Christmas

One of my best friends-- Alyssa Simon-- came to spend a day in Richfield before going home to Bountiful. I love this girl & I'm so glad she came! We had a good time together. Me, T, & Lyss went shopping for a while during the day. We ate some delicious homemade sweet pork burritos, went to a family Christmas party, toured this weird but awesome old bank on main street, and then played RockBand at Tanner's house. We drove up north with my family today and shopped our little hearts out. It's been a good two days.

  This is Alyssa, Knox, me, & Oakley

Look at his smile!!!! Does that just not make you crack up!? hahaha I love this boy.

And this is another one of my cute little cousins-- Breezy! I got to tend her and her little sister on Monday morning & it was fun. They are beautiful girls.

Now this week will be busy with helping my mom put gifts together, delivering them, and doing whatever else needs to be done before Christmas!

Aaaah I love life.

Minus the fact that I've been wayyyy sick today. But it's fine.

I love my family, I love Richfield, and I love alllll my amazing friends.

Love,

Kate

ps. please let it snow.

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 1

December 24

We, as Christians, stand as witnesses of Jesus Christ every day of the year through faith and good works. The Prophet Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon give this witness:

“And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all, which we give of him: That he lives!

“For we saw him, even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father—

“That by him, and through him, and of him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof are begotten sons and daughters unto God” (D&C 76:22–24).

Share your testimony of the Savior at the next appropriate occasion, such as fast and testimony meeting.

Love,

Kate

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 2

December 23

On the night of Christ’s birth, an angel appeared to righteous shepherds in Bethlehem to proclaim the news of Christ’s birth.

“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

“And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:7–11).

Make a resolution to be a happier and kinder person.

Twelve Days of Christmas: Day 3

December 22

Finally, the prophecies of Christ’s birth were fulfilled.

“And it came to pass that the words which came unto Nephi were fulfilled, according as they had been spoken. …

“And there were many, who had not believed the words of the prophets, who fell to the earth and became as if they were dead, … for the sign which had been given was already at hand. …

“And it came to pass that there was no darkness in all that night, but it was as light as though it was mid-day. …

“And it came to pass also that a new star did appear, according to the word” (3 Nephi 1:15–16, 19, 21).

Jesus Christ gave us the greatest gift of all, His life. Show your appreciation to your parents by writing a letter thanking them for the good things they have done for you.

Love,

Kate