Merry Christmas

Christmas time is the best. I love the Christmas music, lights, remembering the birth of our savior, and giving. This year was a little different without my sister and her family for they are off having fun in the land of Australia. We all missed them dearly and the traditions they brought to the family. Like the kids looking up to where Santa was or breakfast with the yummy french toast.

Christmas Eve was awesome. We started off with delicious dinner and then dad told the story of the savior. I have to say my dad is probably the best story teller. Then of course we opened our one present. What do you think it was.. we all got pjs. Wonderful comfy Pjs. Once everyone leaves we carry on the tradition of watching a movie before we go to bed, this year we decided to watch Bye Bye Birdie. That put us to sleep that night. I love the movie but it is pretty long.

(some of us were a little excited)

Christmas morning: I have no idea what time we were told to come downstairs. I just remember when we came downstairs and there by the Christmas tree was a Beach Cruiser for me. I love it. Has a cute little basket on the front. Along with amazing presents. My mom is a very good shopper and I love everything I got. Later I went on a bike ride, we are watching my sisters dog and so the dog came out with me and ran along side with me. I think she loved it as much as me. She was happy to get some exercise in. We went and saw Sherlock Holms. I really did enjoy the movie, even if I was 3rd row instead of center of the theater.

I really enjoyed my Christmas and I hope you all enjoyed it as well. Merry Christmas to you all! Weird 2010 is coming so soon. I hope you enjoy the rest of 2009.

Cookies

A few days ago I had the opportunity to make cookies with some of my favorite ladies in my home ward. Kalo, Sister Shelly Whitney, and Sister Cinda Morgan. What an adventure it was. We all got to catch up and just talk it was way fun. Shelly and Cinda both have boys my age that are serving a mission and it was fun to hear how they were doing.

Life has been so fun moving back home. I love catching up with the ward members and being with my old buds. I am so lucky to have such wonderful parents and great neighbors. It was hard for me to say good bye to all my friends at the Villa. But I truly believe I made the right choice of moving home. No one at the Villa can get sick of seeing me now. Poor family of mine. I love being close to them all. Whit and I get to chill a lot more now and its fun. We fight a little more with me being home. Luckily we don't hold grudges and laughing together 5 min. later.

I love my life. I am so lucky to have the people I have in my life! Thanks you family and friends. You are all so wonderful!

My BFF

I have a wonderful bff, she sticks with me through the good and the bad. We've been friends since 4th grade, at first we were not sure about each other but in the end we knew our friendship would go somewhere amazing and it has and still is. I am so grateful for her. She gave me awesome presents for Christmas. A cute headband, a banana cheesecake from cheesecake factory along with a gift certificate to Cheesecake Factory.

Thank you Valerie, I love everything you gave me.. Now I have to come up with a good birthday present for you. Love you girlie!

Fingers

My fingers, aren't they cute. The color is not that good to see them but I love them and they sparkle. I just wanted to share my manicure with you all. Because I love my nails :). Thank you mommer!

M.A.J.K.M.S

My favorite nieces and nephews right here. I was thinking...and I decided I wanted to share with you all the reasons why I love them. They are all different and mean so much to me. They do a lot to help me and make me feel better about myself. Few weeks ago I got to share a talk with my ward members. I got to share what I was thankful for. Of course these kids, they treat me like I am important in the world. When I have tough times I like to chill with these kids they help me forget it, even if it is playing; Wii, Barbies(yes I get that wonderful opportunity), cars, coloring, duck duck goose, ring around the rosies, ect. They are not only my nieces and nephews they are my best friends! Now I will share some lovely stories about them...hope their mothers don't mind. :)

He is the oldest of the bunch. Number one grandson and grandchild. He was born when I was 10 years old. Now he is 10 and I am 20. He is half my age, and I have been blessed with him in my life. He always laughs at my jokes, even when they are not funny. I think that happens a lot but he is nice. One of my favorite memories is probably when it was my grandmothers funeral and he sat by me. I was crying and sick, and he just leaned over time to time to tell me I was okay. And would rub my back. He is wonderful. Which reminds me of another time I love. He would get the pillows and put them in a line. Then he would tell Whit or I to lay on the pillows and he would give us a back scratch. He is the thoughtful type. And I love him so much. He respects everyone, girls love him. He always plays games with me and I never feel like a loser aunt when I am around him(or any others). I don't know where I would be without a McKay in my life.
Then there is a little girl named Abby, I remember the day she was born. I was at a middle school orientation. One thing I love about this girl she loves the gospel. When she talks about the plan of salvation she is the one that gets excited, she reminds me of Cydne. She has such a sweet and caring. For example, at Thanksgiving we play Bingo and you win prizes. Her little brother wasn't playing with us and when she won a third time she got a prize for him. What a thoughtful one she is. She is a creative story teller, she always puts a smile on my face. She loves her birds. These few next weeks I am babysitting them and she gave me instructions. I just want to share the list she gave me.

"Thing you will need to do

1. Have to have clean food and water.

2. Always have to have food and water

3. put blanket over the cage at night at winter time.

4. Don't take them out.

5. whistle to them if you can"

She is so cute, and she loves to write you little notes and draw you pictures. I always feel so special. She really takes her time on them to make them perfect. She is such a sweetheart. Where would I be without my Abby?

Little miss Josie, I was in 9th grade when she was born. She is a little comedian. I love to just be in the room with her. She just knows how to make you laugh, and she always says the most funny things. She loves to only wear dresses and loves her Fancy Nancy books. I love when she opens her presents she just gets so excited ( I think all little kids do.) She loves to do her own thing, she can entertain herself for hours. Last time I got to babysit, she was the happiest out of the group and loved everything I did. I love when little kids are like that. Makes babysitting a lot easier. She cares about her big sister Abby and wants to be like her. Abby was not happy that her older brother was cheating in Hide n' Seek that she was in her room. Josie went up to her and tried to make her happy. I then entered the room and tried to make her happy. Josie looked at me and said, "Abby sometimes just needs some space to herself and she will be happy soon." Sure enough we did just that and Abby was happy in just a few moments. She is a good observer. When ever I enter a room she always gives me a hug. I've never had a time where she hasn't. What would I do without a this Josie in my life?

Oh boy, isn't he just a cutie? I remember when I got news I had a new baby nephew. I was a senior in high school and in my film history class and got a text, it was the class before lunch and I was so excited to get more info. Little did I know what that little baby would be when he was 3. At first I didn't think he would like me at all. He was more into guys, they were cool. Well he gave in and decided to like me. I love how he says my name and he is my little buddy. He comes and plays at grandmas house time to time and he loves it. Well we all know its cause I am there. ha ha jk. He thinks we are all pretty awesome. He loves his Thomas and loves to be part of the boys. He just is so cute and photogenic(i think all little kids are). My favorite line from him, "so cool, huh?" and he will tell me when something is cute. What would I do with out Kimball?

I remember the day she was born, there was even a celebration from America. She was born on the 4th of July. She is a smartie. She is 3 and in preschool. She knows her colors her shapes...she might be even smarter than me. Just kidding, I think I've still got a few years on her. She loves when I play barbies with her or when we watch Strawberry Shortcake in my room on my bed. She loves when she gets to sleep over and we get to share a bed. She always makes me so happy when I see her. She is scared of my huge stuffed batman and keeps telling me, "next time I come over I won't be scared of it." But she always is. She still loves me when I prank her with batman. I know I can be a punk. But she loves me no matter what. Not that I have done anything super bad. She always gives me a hug and kiss. She is a wonderful singer and loves to sing. What would I do without Molly?

Stella oh Stella, she was born on the day I got to see David Archuleta and 9 other members from American Idol performed. She is now 1 and loves to get into my stuff. Its really funny. On Sunday I caught her in my scripture bag about to put a piece of gum in her mouth. Good thing I walked in then. She is funny, she loves being independent. She likes to give me kisses too. She lets me still hold her. I can't wait til she starts talking and I can get more of her personality!

I love all of these kids. I could say so much more stuff about them all, but that would be a very very long post. They are wonderful because of their amazing mothers and fathers. They are all wonderful! I am grateful for all these kids. They really run to the door when I enter or when I go to their house they are all so excited to see me. They love me, yay me. ha ha. I can't wait to see what other kinds of kids enter into this family. I know sometime in the future there will be too many to share why they are so wonderful so I thought I would do this now, so later I can share with them what I thought of them several years ago...we will see.

DECEMBER!

It's December, which means...Christmas Time. There is finally snow on the ground to make us all feel like Christmas is about here. I am more in the Christmas spirit than I was when there was no snow on the ground.

The trail to my house...

The Christmas decorations are up, the snow is on the ground and now I need to go out and do some snow angels.

the snow is there..

The Christmas Nativity is set.....

The Christmas Tree is up....

I love Decembers time, the feeling of Christmas, and what a wonderful time to celebrate the birth of the Savior. I am excited for the Christmas season. I will miss my sister McKenzie and her family as they head off to Australia to go visit Craig's family. But I have a feeling I will still have a fun time here in Utah with the rest of my family. Enjoy the season and I can't wait to hear what you are all doing this December!!!!

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Life

Here is some funny things about what I've been doing or just funny things I've caught. Enjoy!!!!
Here is what I do when I get bored....I get on a web cam and take hilarious pictures. It passes time for me. And It makes me laugh, usually I don't share them with others. So you are special that I am sharing this.

This is my Best Friend Valerie Josine Fox, We do pretty much everything together. She has stuck with me for a very long time. She knows who I am and what I am thinking before I tell her things. That is someone I need in my life. Especially when she is such a good friend and listens to me. Even if it is over a stupid little story. Thanks Val.

Christmas Carol Night! I'll tell you something, I screamed in this movie. It's 3-d what do you expect? When something jumps out at me I scream so you can only imagine how embarrassed I was when I was the only one that screamed in the theater and my friends gave me a hard time. I still don't live it down.
Here is something I got from a missionary. I have mentioned I do have a missionary but I am going to explain a little more on the situation. Yes I have a missionary, but I told him I would date boys. There is no need for me to exclude boys from the 2 years, and plus you have to make sure its the right boy. Right?

This picture was taken a long time ago. I like this picture, 1. it shows how fun I am having with friends. 2. I love the effect it has on the picture and 3. That was probably one of my favorite moments of being Katheryn E. Baird.

I can't tell you the joy I find in this picture. My niece Molly really wanted to do Whitney's hair. Whitney decided to take a nap and let Molly play with her hair. I caught Molly doing this. She was pretending to do some kind of hair technique. But it looks different, looks like she is out to get Whit.
Girls Night?...Well it wasn't really planned but Whit, Val and I ended up buying these huge drinks each only 75 cents. Bought some candy and had a movie night. We really had fun and I think we all needed this night.

I don't know if you can see it but there is a bruise on my finger. Yes a very very sad bruise. I feel like I can't really use that finger. But it is functional. My friend accidental, smashed my finger between a table and a curtain at the church. But hey every time I look at it I get to think of my friend. And I hurt myself too much already that it just feels kind of normal.
I really liked my photography skills on this photo. This is a magic towel. You get it wet and wa la its a towel. Coolest invention out there...okay maybe not. But I really enjoyed this effect, and had so much fun watching it grow. I like to try to take photography pictures sometimes and usually, they don't work out. So you can only imagine how proud I was of myself on this one.

This is my favorite picture. There she is Whitney, and proof she actually cleans. Just kidding she is a very good cleaner. She has always kind of liked to clean. But I love this photo. It is after she just worked out and I love her face. Its priceless. She is my hero, she always helps me through my problems or helps me get out of them. She handles herself well and everyone who knows her loves her. She is going to do good in the world I know it. And I am so lucky to be her sister.

Well there you have it. Some of my insides of my life. I know they weren't amazing, I am not very good at expressing. But here are the thoughts of my life. Although I share often. And thanks for reading. I am enjoying the adventures going on in my life. The next adventure on my list is making a graham cracker house. Thanks to my friend Lyndi's idea. I will post pictures and blog about the experience. If you have any other thoughts of an adventure please share with me.

Thanksgiving

I love Thanksgiving, its the season of giving. The week of Thanksgiving my dads birthday hits sometimes on Thanksgiving sometimes not. So we get to celebrate that along with Thanksgiving all in one week. This year we had a little party the day of his birthday and the day after. We had a lot of fun. Part of his celebration my dad, mom, Cam, Sierra, Tanya and I went to Blind Side the movie. It was a wonderful inspirational story. A way to start off our thanksgiving.

My mother is in charge of Thanksgiving for the Baird family. The night before we got ready, surprisingly it wasn't as stressful as all the years we do it. When the family was all there, we ate and shared what we were grateful for and we can't forget the tradition BINGO! This is what most of the people are excited for when they come to Thanksgiving. They want to know what prize they will win. Everyone usually wins a gift not just one but up to 3. I think that is the limit we set. After some clean up some go play, it is all wonderful. I love the feeling.

The Saturday after Thanksgiving my family go shopping for a girl and a boy who need our help for Christmas. Its different every year. We all start with breakfast, yummy delicious waffles with the best syrup ever!! Then we get into teams...this year I had an awesome team and I won't lie we had the easiest list. My team was Whitney, Cameron, Mckay and I and we were after a sledding tube. Took about 2 min. no joke. We then helped other teams. What an awesome time. And then you know, we had to watch it. You know the blue and red fighting against each other. That's right the BYU vs. Utah game. and yes the team I was cheering for were the champions. I knew they would win. I was a little nervous in the end. But all was good.

There is what happened to me on this Thanksgiving Break. I am counting down the days when we will have Christmas break. Everything is a little serious in my house. Finals are pretty much here.

My Friends Bday

November 20th was my friend Thang's birthday, we celebrated the Friday before. He had told my friend Valerie and I that he had never celebrated his birthday, so we took him bowling and went to sonic to get a treat. We had fun bowling, even if I am super bad at it. We haven't done anything for a while just the 3 of us, and bowling was great. I did get one spare but the others did way better than me. But we had so much fun. I am so grateful for my friends that just keep me going and I can have so much fun with them. Even if it is just watching tv, or playing a wii game or just talking. That is what a true friendship is, you have fun no matter what you are doing.

Twilight Saga: New Moon

I got to go see New Moon the day it was released, but I decided I was not going to go at the midnight showing but the noon showing. So much better. I was wide awake and could focus on everything. Midnight showings are a blast but you have to wait in line forever and then fight for a good seat. Our time was perfect people still in school and we didn't have to wait in line. We just walked in and picked a seat. It was wonderful. My sister Lindsay made me this sweet treat bag. What an awesome sister, thanks Linds. I really did enjoy the movie, thought it was 10 times better than Twilight. Which makes me sad because Twilight is my favorite book out of the whole series. But this one they all looked better and the acting wasn't so awkward. There is one part when it spins....i felt really dizzy and had to close my eyes. Oh and Jacob, what a hottie. Still an Edward fan though, even if Jacob is hott. What a great movie.

Correct!

You have guessed it! I am already in the Christmas Spirit! I've got a mother who loves Christmas. If we are in the car with her we are required to listen to Christmas music. She says it goes so fast there is not a day we can miss Christmas music. I like listening to Christmas music so its nice, but sometimes I want to listen to that Glee music or Kris Allen..but they are not on the Christmas list. She is so funny and I am grateful for a mother who loves Christmas. Christmas is always fun when my mother is involved, it will be much better with the snow. We are all waiting patiently for the snow, we don't want it to come but we want to start the Christmas movies. Can you blame us? They are the best! First on the list "White Christmas" my personal favorite.

More November Gratitude

November 13: Cups
We all need that something to hold our liquids and drink out of. I am grateful that someone created the cup. I am picky on my cups. I hate glass cups I hate the smell and taste of water in them and the feel. I know you are probably thinking a little over the top Katheryn. Well many siblings agree with me on this one. Plastic is just better. We even have cups at restaurants and I need a cup with a straw to drink my diet dr. pepper from. I am grateful for cups.

November 14: Valerie Josine Fox
Saturday was a day I needed. Kind of been a rough week and wa la Valerie came to my rescue. We just talked and chilled all day long. She is just a wonderful friend. I will give you more on a different post.

November 15: Opportunities
I know sometimes we get the opportunities to do things we don't want to or we do want to. All of those have an impact on our lives. Like this Sunday the bishop found me and asked me to give a talk. Its something that I don't really like to do but I know I will learn from it. And what a perfect time to give a talk. Thanksgiving week. I am very lucky. But opportunities are awesome and change our lives especially if we have a positive attitude about it.

November 16: Heat
"Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful" I really love heat. A few years ago our heater broke. I was the only one really freezing because it was only on the floor I was on. Everyone else was on a different floor. I would sleep with hand warmers and feet warmers and bunch of blankets. That experience really helped me appreciate heat. My friend and I needed to talk and it was nice to stay in the car with heat. I love heat!

November 17: Electricity
Electricity has to go with heat, but I love power; Light, tv, chargers, computers, ect. I am so grateful I can see what I am doing 24 7. Or I can plug in a movie and watch it. How time has really changed from when my grandparents were young. I am so grateful for Electricity.

The Prank

Thursday I babysat my nieces and nephews, and when I got home I didn't think anything would be different. I watched some Project Runway and headed off to bed. I walked in to the bathroom and was washing my face when I saw it. That is right the thing I dread most. There it was a, HUGE HAIRY DEAD BROWN SPIDER aka Tarantula, really!! I of course backed away slowly and I won't lie I cried. I hate spiders biggest fear I have is spiders. I had recently watched a show where the tarantula came back alive and had babies...so you can imagine that I thought this was going to happen to me. I texted Whitney and asked her who did it. When she responded Cameron brought it over but mom probably put it in your bathroom. I was not happy about this. The time was 12:30 when I went into my parents room crying saying remove it from my bathroom. My mom felt really bad (but still laughs about it). Which she should that was not very nice at all. Well there you have it the prank of the week. ha ha. I hope you got a great laugh. I still have to plan my prank back. We always are pulling pranks at my house. 'Til next time.

November Days 8-12

November 8th: Smiling Faces :)
Sundays I get to lead the Congregation, hoping I will not mess up. It is scary to get up in front of your whole ward to lead. I now appreciate Smiling Faces. Not saying I never did, but when I get up there and lead its nice to see the smiling faces. Makes me relax a little more. Makes me feel I am doing my job. Also its nice when you are having a stressful day and you see a stranger smile at you. Makes you remember to smile and to move on. Thank you to those who are smiling.

November 9th: Journal
I've been really bad at writing in my journal. This past week I've written in it every day, and I am glad I can look back and see the things that did change my life, and what happened to me. Before this week the last entry I had was June 8th and it talks about a scripture study. I can't believe I haven't been recording all the things that have been happening to me and my feelings. I plan to be so much better at writing in my journal. I guess I do use my blogging as a part of my journal.

November 10th: The Atonement
A few months ago before I left my BYU ward I gave a talk about The Atonement. I've always appreciated The Atonement. What a wonderful way to get back to our Savior. This past week a friend and I had an argument. I was just upset you never said sorry to me for accusing me of something I am not. He said he believed me, but I didn't believe him that he thought that. If he did I knew he would of apologized. I just told him how I felt and then he said "lets not be friends" serious. I was in shock. And I said some mean things..okay not that mean but enough that made me feel so bad. I did apologize and I am just so grateful that I have the atonement to clean my sins. Another story (I know I know you are probably dying of these stories) I was at a friends party, and my friend and I decided to invite them all to a movie with us, thinking we were so nice. Well we did this and immediately our guys friends that were suppose to go with us didn't want to anymore. My friend and I walked out the door and sure enough I got a text telling me I was a horrible friend. I did feel bad and didn't want to believe it, and plus that is rude to tell someone. ha ha. I was mad. and I didn't believe him. He knew I was mad and said sorry first and I didn't apologize for my part til he was a few months out on his mission where I realized, I was being a bad friend by trying to take away from another friends party. I am just really grateful for the Atonement.

November 11th: Veterans
Wow, aren't we lucky we have people who want to serve this country? I know I am sure grateful. I have several relatives including my grandfather who has served this country. And I just want to thank them all for serving this country. For fighting for our freedom. Thank you thank you! Way to stand up for the Red, White and Blue!

November 12th: Grandparents
I am so so grateful for my grandparents. I have the best grandparents ever. Two days ago my grandfather came home from the hospital and so last night my dad, Whit and I went to go visit him. What a wonderful example him and my grandma are. We went up there to thank him for the service he has given this country. Him close to losing his life these past 2 weeks giving the family a scare, was very nice to see him home and looking tons better. As he held my hand and I told him I loved him he held my hand harder, and looked into my eyes giving me gratitude for those words, and how much he needed them and told me he loved me. Me trying to fight back the tears which I did conquer. It was such a tender moment for me. I love him. As we were driving home I was thinking to myself how I hope my grandfather will make it to my wedding. I know me being selfish. ha ha. Then I thought about the time when I had a discussion with my grandmother when I was 6 about my future wedding. Asking if she was going to be alive for my wedding day. She told me she would attend my wedding. As I was thinking yesterday and how she won't be able to make it, I was sad to think about that conversation and how she won't be there. As I continued to think it hit me. Katheryn, your grandma will be there maybe not in body but in spirit. That feeling was such an amazing feeling. I love my grandparents they are so amazing! I am grateful for their amazing examples. My grandma Baird is the best example ever. She is just always so happy and takes her harmonica..every where. Always plays "You are my Sunshine" and I believe her favorite hymn is "there is sunshine in my soul today" which it has become my favorite hymn reminding me of my grandmother and how I want to be her. I love, love my grandparents! They are the best grandparents in the whole universe.

Friends!

We all have friends and we all lose friends. This past week I've been able to hang out with some of my friends that I haven't seen forever. I remember why we are friends. Yes we are all so different but we all get a long and help each other. That is what good friends are for. They are guys I would never date. ha ha but they are friends who support me and know who I am. I also lost a friend this past week. Things like that happen. And me I hate losing friends it was hard for me. But me and this friend would always butt heads so it was for the best. We are so lucky to have our friends some may stay our whole life and some stay a few months or years. Its interesting how things like this happen. I've had friends for years and some I don't see much of but we are still friends. Feel that we are still so close. I'm grateful for all my friends that I have and the ones I will meet in the future. They have all changed me for the better. Thank you friends!

Nov 5th - Nov 7th

November 5th: Hospitals
As much as I hate hospitals, I cringe when I walk in and I have this weird thing with my collar bone...ask my siblings. They love to make fun of me. I never do well with medical things but I am grateful for hospitals. Its nice to know if we are in serious health problems or big car accidents we can be healed by the hospital...if it is what is in store for heavenly father. 2005, my sister was in the hospital sick. 2007,My grandma found out she was about to die in 2 weeks by going to the hospital. 2009, my grandpa is in the hospital now and they are trying everything they can to heal you. Also grateful for the people that help in delivery rooms. I know I will be way more grateful to them when I actually experience. Glad I still have a few years on that one. :)

November 6th: My missionary :)
ha ha you are all probably like wow, is she serious? Well on this day I got a package from him. And a special gift. Right now is not the easiest time for me. So when I got to that mailbox and saw that it really did make my day. Nothing has just seemed right lately. I haven't been getting his letters and his package he sent off in the middle of October I should of gotten it earlier. But I think heavenly father made it come at a perfect time of when I needed it. :) ha ha. He (missionary) also knows how to comfort me. And make me feel good about myself when I just am not sure about it. I just have been able to discover who I am in this past year and I know part of it was him involved although he is miles away.

November 7th: Transportation
Aren't we lucky that we all have cars or can ride buses to get to locations. I know some people have to walk and that could take them hours to get to one location. I just am lucky that I can use my moms car at this time to get to the places I need to go. Or take my siblings and my mom the places they need to. Although I get frustrated I have to take them all to the places they need to go and I don't get to finish the things I need to. I just know I am serving all of them and that makes me happy I can help them. I love that I get to have my time with a sibling or parent in the car and just talk to them one on one. We are all lucky to have the Transportation though. I know I probably would not be loving life if I had to walk to UVU from my house.

Let us all remember this month is the month of gratitude. :) Love you all. Have a wonderful November!

My November Plan

Last year my sister on her blog wrote something she was grateful for every day. I've decided for this month I want to do that same thing. I know it probably won't be as good as hers but I know it will keep me thinking. And what a perfect month its November the month of giving. :) One of my favorite months. (Okay I like them all) Since I'm starting late I will be catching up.

November 1st: Water
Water hydrates us. Keeps our bodies clean. :) And I think we can all appreciate it, for we don't smell after we take showers and baths. What a wonderful thing water is.

November 2nd: Family
We are so lucky to have our family with us on this planet. And how lucky we will be after this. I am so grateful for such a wonderful family. We all have our goofs and silliness that family gatherings are so fun. We know when to be serious and when to have fun. We are there for each other and can help each other. I do have a wonderful family and they are great examples in my life. We will probably hear more about them as the month goes on.

November 3rd: Gospel
I love the Gospel! Something I am very passionate about it. I love that when I go to church and I can learn more or share what I know with others. I have a testimony about our savior and this church. I love knowing where I am going and I know where I want to be. How lucky am I to have that in my life. I've had a lot of people make fun of the church to me. But that will never change how I feel. Lately I've been better at sharing my testimony and I know I can help others in the future find the church. :) How lucky I am to be one of the people who know the church is true. That gives me excitement bubbles all the time :)

November 4th: Music
I love music. I love to join choirs and share my testimony through a song. I love that when I get ready I can listen to my favorite music and sing a long..and I mean belt out the songs and enjoy my beautiful shower voice ;). I love music!

Wisdom Teeth

My fat cheeks after my wisdom teeth were pulled out of their homes! :(

San Diego California!

This fall break, last second we decided to go to San Diego. My mom, Cydne, Brayden, Whitney, Abby and I were on our way about 2 pm which made us arrive really late. We had a great travel up there. Abby and I were in the back seat together having a wonderful time. She was such a great little travel buddy. We stayed with Braydens parents, they were so nice to put up with us. We really all had a good time. We didn't stay long but we didn't really rest. On Friday we were off to the Land of Disney. What a magical place it is, very crazy with all the Utah friends that decided to also go this weekend. We had a blast, and went on lots of rides. They also had a firework show going on along with a water show. The theme was the villans in disney movies along with "Night before Christmas" very very good. I really enjoyed.

The next day we were off to Sea World, Braydens parents joined us for this one. We all had a good time. We saw Shamu...pretty much think he is the coolest animal alive today. :) We saw bunch of other animals and got to feed the sea lions. Dude..Sea World..my favorite zoo ever. As we were feeding the Sea Lions my sister waved her fish in the air hoping the sea lion would do a trick, nope the bird got to that one. Really funny to see that bird just snatch it right out of her hands. We also fed the Sting Rays and play with them. It was AWESOME! I love Sea World. The best part was the water rides. We went on one, its exactly like Rattle Snake Rapids a little more intense. They also have the water guns you can spray the people. Well we decided to get people, we would get their attention wave a smile..when they least expected it. BAM! Wahaha. It was great. We also got to feel the star fish.

Sunday we woke up got ready for church, didn't take much hoping we wouldn't be in the front row. Sure enough we were front row. After church we were on our way back to Utah. What a fun car ride. My family is sure fun. What a lucky bunch I have! Whoot California.

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