Families are Forever!

I'm probably bias but seriously I feel I am so blessed and have one of the most amazing families ever. For the 4th of July all my family was able to get together for a little family reunion. We don't all get to be together very often since I have siblings who's own families live in other states outside of Utah. This time was especially special to me being with the family, because I knew it would be the last time we would all be together before I leave on my mission! I have nine beautiful nieces and nephews and I love every single one of them! My parents always taught us the importance of family, and have been great examples to me my whole life. All the Sisters together at our favorite place, Cafe Rio!

One of the funnest things we did as a family is we put on a mini peter pan scavenger hunt. My dad is in the process of building a tree house pirate ship and so we wanted to take the kids on a little adventure. My mom made costumes for all the grand kids (who says you can't have Halloween in June) and I put together the scavenger hunt providing clues of pirate items they had to find until they found the treasure chest full of treasure! Then afterwards we all watched Peter Pan.

FUTBOL

Today I had the amazing opportunity to go watch the Womens U.S olympic soccer team vs. Canada play at the Real Tinto Stadium with my dad! Its not everyday you get to watch soccer at that level! They seriously are incredible! Their passing is so precise and they have amazing skills and are so in shape! It was such an exciting game! We took the win 2-1! Hooray for America and hooray for London Olympics 2012! Who else is excited for the olympics?

She's All grown up!

Well I can't believe it. My best friend Katelyn is all grown up and married on me!! Katelyn is one of those girls you can't help but smile when you see her. She brings so much light and happiness to everyone. She is so kind and gentle, she is so beautiful both inside and out! It seriously was such a blast. I'm so happy for Katelyn and she couldn't have found a better match. Her husband Mckay is such a sweetheart and treats her with most care and respect a man could! Hooray for the happy couple.

House boat, sunshine, lake powell.. all you need

So this past week my dear friend Natalie invited me to go to Lake Powell with her and her family. I had never been before, and holy was I missing out! It seriously was probably one of the most relaxing and amazing vacations I have ever been on. I could seriously just live out there. Our vacation consisted of boating, fishing, tanning, swimming, playing cards, napping, sleeping underneath the incredible stars, tubing, more boating, more swimming, more napping and more tanning. Lake Powell oh how I miss you already.

Together Forever

Well Today was the day. I let my best friend go... ha no not really. But today was a very emotional day! Elsha married the man of her dreams, her prince charming, her better half. They looked so happy and the wedding was beautiful! Kevin is part Hawaiian so they had a classy Hawaiian themed wedding. I am so so happy for them! Elsha truly is one of the most amazing friends, roommates, and ginger, I could ever ask for! She deserves true happiness, and I believe she has found it! Here are some pictures of the AMAZING couple.

Photos taken by J. Taylor Photography! She is amazing! Also Elsha has an awesome blog if you want to check it out and see more incredible pictures and stories from their wedding. Her button is on the right side of my blog "h & H"

Prayers are answered

So this past weekend as been one spiritual roller coaster! For a few months now I've really been trying to figure out if I should serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints! I have received my answer, and I know that this is what I'm supposed to do!! I would be lieing if I said I wasn't nervous or scared, but I know I am supposed to spread the gospel and the thing that is most important to me in my life, the thing that brings me most joy, and to share that with others!! You can read more about my story and process of how I decided to go on my mission by following my Missionary Blog at karicalledtoserve.blogspot.com. Take your guesses on where i'm going!?

love birds

Kristine Chase now Kristine Curtis is one of the most beautiful, giving, selfless, amazing girls I have ever met! I had the great opportunity of getting to know her this past year down at school. She was married today to her cute husband Kedric. They seriously make such a happy couple! When I see them I really can see the true love they have for each other! It was fun seeing other friends from Cedar at the wedding too! Hooray for weddings! Many more to come this summer!