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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Christmas 2010

Merry Christmas everyone!!! I hope you all had a great weekend! Christmas was great this year!!!!

We kicked off Christmas eve by going to lunch with Riley's family. It was so much fun to have my mom and dad come with. After that we went to my grandma's house and had the usual party. It was so great having everyone together....minus katee and colton.

Christmas day was also a great day. We woke up and made the usual Christmas feast breakfast and then opened presents while we waited for everyone else to come over. As usual my mom and dad spoiled me with clothes, boots, make up, movies, heater blanket, jewelry, and REX! (I will do an intro to rex another time) My mom also pulled the biggest prank on me. She put all my presents into one box and the labeled it to: Lee From: cindy......this did stop me from snooping around. She is so tricky. After presents our family came over and we had lots of food. This was also the time when.....................COLTON CALLED!!! It was like a dream. This was the best Christmas present ever. It was so nice to hear from in. I loved talking to him! I can't wait until mothers day when I can talk to Katee and Colton. I love my missionaries. After that I went to Riley's to say hello to his family. I love them all so much! thanks for all the wonderful gifts. Riley got me a sweet kindle case, ear rings and a very pretty necklace! After that we went to my Grandmas and Grandpas and then to my oma and grandpas. Thanks for the wonderful day everyone.

I hope that we all took time to remember christ today. I am so thankful for everything that my heavenly father has given to me. I am so blessed. I have an amazing family! I am grateful for my brother and sister who are on missions. I missed them alot today but I wouldn't want them home no matter what. Thanks to all of you for being my friends! I love you all!!!!! Merry Christmas!!!

Pictures to come....

Monday, December 20, 2010

I am back to my happy self!!!!!!

So this past week was a very hard week. I know I have not been myself. I have been trying to make the best of things but it has been hard. Sometimes I didn't even feel like talking.  I just  wanted to cry. The change has just hit me harder than I thought it would. I miss my sister and brother so much. but today I feel so much better. I finally got a letter from my sister and brother. It is amazing how much they can help me when they are so far away. The simple words they write really help. I love when they tell me I am doing a good job and that I need to keep up the good work. They are amazing and I love them so much. Katee's letter was amazing. She is loving the mission!!!! I want to share Some of the letter that she wrote to me.

Sister ( kelsee),

How are you doing? I am doing SOOOOO good. The MTC is amazing! So spiritual! How is everything. I want you to know that I think about you often! And my companion already loves you. The elders here are also amazing as well. I have already learned so much!Thank you for your awesome letter and clothing diagram. I love it and you are amazing. What would I do without you? Sister, I want I want you to know that I am really doing good! I promise, but not a day goes by that I don't think of you or our family. I love this gospel. I love you! stay strong!

That is only some of the letter. Isn't she amazing! I am so thankful for my brother and sister. They bring so much happiness into my life. I love that they are serving missions. I look forward to the letters every week. did I mention that Katee is the senior companion? Heck Yeah! Thats my Girl!!!!!!!! I never thought that having my brother and sister gone for so long could bring me so much joy! Nothing could take this smile off my face! Love you Katee and Colton! Keep up the good work.

Calee you are also a great sister. Thanks for being so great. Love you.

I love my family with all my heart! They are amazing! I hope that you all have a great christmas. I will try to write and post some pictures soon. Love you all

Friday, December 17, 2010

And then there was one.....

This week has been a challenge.I have felt happy, sad, proud, humbled, and honored.

Happy because my brother and sister are doing the lords work.

Sad Because I miss them so much. Leaving them at the MTC and Airport is the hardest thing I have ever done. I wish they could be with me and on a mission at the same time....but, I know they can't do that.

Proud Because my brother and sister are such great examples to me. They are so amazing. They are facing their fears.

Humbled because I could never do what they have done. They are amazing and I wish I could be just like them.

Honored because Heavenly Father gave me such amazing siblings.

When katee walked away from us at the MTC she had the light in her eyes. She was so calm. She knows what she is doing it right. She is such an amazing person and I am going to miss her so much. She is such a strength to me in my life.She has always been there for me and I know she will be there for me even when she is on her mission. She has such a strong belief in the gospel. She is one amazing lady. I love you Katee Lee. I will be keeping her blog updated with all her letters. Her blog is kateebalmforth@blogspot.com. Check it out.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

I LOVE the weekends!!!!















Well this weekend was great! The weekend always goes way to fast! Here is an overview...










Friday


* I finished my online class for nutrition!!!!



*Riley took me to dinner for my birthday. ( I have the best boyfriend)


*We went to the airport to see my cousin who came home from his mission. It was so great to see him. It was bitter sweet. I can't wait until the day when my bother and sister are doing the same thing.


* Came home and went to sleep!!!! ( I love sleep)



Saturday


* was my day of birth. It was also katee's day of birth.....weird I know.....


* Went shopping with my mom.



*Visited with my cousin. He had some great stories.



* Went to dinner with the family. minus colton due to the fact that he is in Africa.



* Came home and had cake! Thank you Calee, the cake was great!



* My birthday presents were great! thanks everyone.


Riley got me a kindle! I love it! Thanks Riley!

Thanks mom and dad for the boots and the outfit.


Thanks Calee for the hoodie.



Thanks emily and brooke and everyone else!! You all rock!



Sunday


* Katee talked in church. She did an amazing job. She rocked the house. I love you sister. You are going to be a great missionary.


* Everyone came to our house to see katee.


* Went to Riley's house to see his family. Thanks Woods family for the presents!


*Watched Amazing Race..... I am sad Brooke and Clara didn't win but oh well.



Well here is to another great weekend. This week is going to be a good one. Katee is leaving on a mission and is going to do great things!!! Love you all!!!!




















Friday, December 10, 2010

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me..... and katee! :)

Yes today is my birthday. The big 21! CRAZY!!!

My Birthday came out of know where this year. It has been a crazy couple of months and I kind of forgot about it. I have been to busy to think about it....( usually i would have started a count down 5 months ago) But, not this year. In honor of My birthday ( and katee's) I would like to recap on somethings that happened in my 2oth year of life.


1. Beauty school drop out
2. Came back to the wonderful home ward.
3. Left the one and only ALL FINANCE AUTO
4. Got a job working for staffing express for the Salt lake valley hospitals doing registration.
5 Got a job working for Same day surgery at Primary Childrens doing registration.
6. One year ago from today I saw Riley woods.... yup we are still dating. :)
7. Sent my brother to South Africa. He is such a great missionary.
8. Finished my first semester of " real school"
9. For most of my 20th year of life I have had brown hair. There was a short time that it was lighter.
well that is all I can really think of for now..... What a great year it has been. I am Amazing!!! :)

Well I should probably go to bed now. I have a great day planned for me. I am thinking sleeping in, shopping, and having a great dinner!! Oh and Cake!!!!!! I can't forget the cake!!
Love you all

P.S. I only have one final left!!! I have made it through a semester. One down 3 more to go!!

p.s.s My cousin brad came home from his mission tonight. He has been serving in the Dominican Republic. It was so good to see him. I can only imagine how happy I am going to be when I see my brother and sister walking down the airport hallway. :) I LOVE IT!!!!


Here are some fun pictures for my last birthday! I can't believe it has already been a year.






























Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Happy Birthday Riley Woods!!

I know I posted a nice little post about Riley the other day but, I just wanted to tell him Happy Birthday! You are the best Riley! I hope you have a great birthday! Thanks for being my best friend. I can't wait until you open your presents! :) I love you.

Well I would love to post other stuff but I need to finish my homework...... :( 2 more weeks and the semester is over!!!! I CAN"T WAIT!!!

Peace out.