Today I am grateful for......

The Christmas shoes song...

Me, katee, and colton took singing lessons when we were younger.....Yeah I don't tell very many people that but, now you all know. One holiday season during our singing lesson years colton sang the christmas shoes song. It is such a great song and colton did a great job. Today when this song came on the radio me and Katee both had tears flowing and the song hadn't been playing for more that 15 seconds. This song and the memory of this song helped me realize that this year I am going to focus more on the true meaning of christmas instead of the lame stuff that doesn't matter after a couple of days. I know that I get upset when I see everyones families together for the holiday and mine is not, but I need to learn that I can't get upset because my brother and sister are out doing amazing things and our family is being blessed because of them. So from now on I am not going to get upset. I am going to be happy. I am going to do my best to also help serve those who are in need. Katee and Colton shouldn't be the only ones doing service. I am so grateful for their examples to me. I Love my cute missionaries. Thanks for setting such a great example to me and everyone else.

Last year at temple square

28 Days until christmas!!!!!

p.s. This does not mean I am not going to cry when I hear the christmas shoes song. It is not a crime to miss my brother. :)

Today I am grateful for......

Chi hair products!!

I know because I hate Cometology school everything probably thinks I hate everything about doing hair....but this my friends is not true. I love doing hair. I know I am crazy but my brain understands my weird thinking and thats all that matters. :) Anyways...I don't know what I would do with out my chi blow dryer, chi straightener, and the other chi stuff that I have. LOVE IT!!!! okay so now on to a more serious thing I am grateful for is..........

yes I love all of the people in this picture, and I am grateful for all of them but I want to talk about a certain person that is in the picture.... if you will all notice the boy in the red jacket..yup I didn't know him but he came to my birthday party anyways.... Call it creepy...( at the time I did) but I am so happy he did! I am so grateful for Riley Woods. .... and here are the reason why.

1. I am grateful that he puts up with my changing mind... all the time, for example me saying " I think I am going away to school, I think i'm not going, I think I will go, okay I am going, Ehh I don't know anymore, okay I am just going to do it, and then finally.... okay, I AM NOT GOING!!

2. I am grateful for the fact that he would do anything for me.

3. I am grateful that he makes me laugh all the time.

4. I am so grateful that he holds the priesthood. Cool story about this.... One time I was so sick I couldn't move so Riley and Colton gave me a blessing because my dad wasn't home. I will never forget that. They are both amazing!

5. I am grateful that he tells me that I look cute all the time... ( for those of you that know me know that I love compliments.) :)

6.I am grateful that he supports me and all my big life goals and dream!

There is so much more but you get the point!!!!

I know this is cheesy but this is like my journal so I don't really care. Riley is the best! And I am pretty sure he is one of the only ones that reads my blog so he gets extra good points. I love you Riley Woods! Happy Thanksgiving Week everyone!

Today I am grateful for......

The house that I live in!

Tonight as I sit at home in my nice warm house ( the heater finally got fixed thanks to my dad) I can't help but be so grateful for the things I have been given. I love my house so much. My parents have made it such a great place. It is so nice and cozy! I love coming home to it everyday. I love that I have my own room and all of my own stuff. When I was reading a letter from colton the other day he said, " Kels you should see how the people here live! Their houses are like the shed in our backyard. " I am so happy I do not have to live like that. ( don't worry colton has a pretty nice apartment....so he says?) I would hate to live like that. We are all so blessed! Thanks mom and dad for the home you have made! You guys are the best!

Hope everyone made it through the Snow Storm!!!

JUST WHEN I THINK MY HOUSE CAN"T GET ANY COLDER....

THE HEATER STOPS WORKING!!!!!!!!

yup my house is always cold but you should feel it now!! Happy Blizzard everyone... ( I still think it may not happen but only time will tell.) Stay safe.
I LOVE THE SNOW!!!

I am thankful for.....

Well since it is so close to thanksgiving I want to do some posts this week about things that I am grateful for. So today I am thankful for.....

ELDER BALMFORTH.

This picture is a great memory I have of when we went to Cedar (knights inn) and Vegas! I will never forget how funny this trip was. yes it was a funny trip... and it was super fun!!!

This boy is amazing! He is the best brother and one of my best friends. I know I talked about him alot but he is to great not to talk about.

Reasons why I am thankful for my brother....

1. He knows me so well.

2. He is on a mission.

3. He loves the people of South Africa.

4 Even when he is far away he still tells me I am doing a good job with life.

5. He is always willing to help me or anyone else.

6. He loves everyone.

7. He is the funniest person I know... ( this is not a joke)

8. he is just amazing.

So happy week of thanksgiving Colton!! And happy week of thanksgiving to everyone else!!

"f I could press play, repeat how happy I'd be wherever I'd go I'd have you there with me you'd be right where you belong I wanna put you in a song!!"

I love Keith Urban!! His new CD comes out TOMORROW and I can't wait!!!!!! :) This man is a great song writer and a great singer. I went to his concert last year and it was amazing!!!! I can't wait to have his new CD.

In other new....

Today we got an e-mail from Colton. He is doing great! keep praying for him!
Tomorrow I am going shopping with my mom and katee.... should be an adventure.
This week is going to be a great week! I just know it!!!
well love you all.

p.s. go buy Keith's new CD tomorrow. You will not be sorry!

" I ain't missing you at all"

Okay this title is totally backwards but I really love the song! Today I was talking with my Mom, Brooke, and Riley. We got on the subject of colton being gone. I told them that I don't really miss him. My mom called me heartless ( which it totally understandable) and Brooke gave me a look like I was crazy. As I thought about it I came to this......

I MISS MY BROTHER SO MUCH!!!! ( maybe the title is a good fit?) I just don't let myself think that I do. Some days are harder than others. The other day I almost found myself running to his room because I had something to tell him. I probably think about him a million times during the day. To get over this I just tell myself that I am to busy to care. ( I am busy, but not busy enough to care.) People always say that it gets better but I think I will have to trick my brain for the next 2 years! I am loving Saturdays because We get to hear from him and now monday will be the GREAT day. So here Colton, this is for you brother......

I love you and I do miss you! South Africa needs you more than I do so keep up the good work. You are the best brother in the world! Thanks for Serving the lord and his children!

So now that I got that out of my system here is a recap on the last couple of weeks!
* School is getting really busy! The end of the semester is in sight!
* Halloween was fun. I dresses up as a Zebra and a Utah Fan!
*Me and My amazing mom went to Gardner Village and it was so great! The Christmas
decorations are in full swing!!!
*My Birthday is in 34 days which makes christmas in 48 days!
* I LOVE THE HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!