i loved you too much to just be your friend, so God let me be your sister

Ya know those times when you and your sister just get in a really silly, dorky, giddy mood and you both just keep laughing at(with) the other one about the most random stuff? because you  can be your absolute self around her?

When you know life can just be smiled at, 

and things really are good no matter what you're going through.

I <3 those times.

Thank you Cierra for putting up with my crazy antics. I love you so much :)

I finally get to be normal again!

As of 7 AM this morning I am officially done with work, and more importantly night shifts!  Sigh of relief. As much as I love my co-workers, nightshifts really mess with ya.  It will be so nice to be on a normal schedule again.  The lovely girls I work with threw me a party! We had these AMAZING pumpkin waffles with buttermilk syrup.  They seriously are to DIE for, and I'm not exaggerating. If anyone is interested I can post the recipe!  It's so simple and tastes just like fall :) So yummy.   I love these ladies, who definitely became my work family. and wish I could have gotten a pic of everyone I work with!

Little Sister love

For the past two years, I have done Big Brothers Big Sisters.  I have LOVED this program.  My little sister and I get along like two peas in a pod.  She has the cutest personality, and I love hanging out with her. I'm going to miss her so much on my mission!

For our little date we went to Menchies Frozen Yogurt, {sooo yummy! One of those places where you get frozen yogurt in many different kinds and they have OODLES of toppings to put on top} and coloring for the coloring contest, shopping, and then watched a movie at her house.  Our hang out sessions turn into all day affairs, but I wouldn't have it any other way!.

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Happy Birthday CB!

I can't believe my baby sister is 20! She's not a teenager anymore.  We're on very different paths of life, but I love her so much and I'm so glad she's my sister.  A sister truly is a forever friend.  We're only 23 months apart, but it still makes me feel really old to have her be not a teenager anymore.  I love you c.  Thanks for always making me smile.  :)

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lovin the sunshine :)

The past two weeks have been simply, awesome. 

So good to spend it with family. 

To go through the temple of our Lord.

to swim with manitees!

enjoy laughing and teasing with cousins.

Getting to know cousins i hadn't really talked to before.

opening my mission call!

buying some mission clothes.

getting tan.

playing on the beach.

riding the waves.

eating super yummy ribs, and good southern cookin'.

picking peanuts.

eating said delicious boiled peanuts.

drinking more soda in two weeks than I have in a long time.

taking pictures.

living.

loving.

smiling.

:)