5 more days.

In five days I will be on a plane home. 

I can't wait.

Mommasita... Papasan... here I come.

This was Christmas in 1994. We are big now, but we are going to have just as much fun as we did way back when. Bring it on. These next five days better fly by, cause boy am I ready.

It was a beautiful day.

I know I have been in Texas for, eh, roughly six months... but I think I am finally beginning to like it here. Today I realized Texas isn't ever going to be what Arizona was. Simply because my family will never be in the same house and I won't have all my high school girlfriends to do crazy things with, but they are all just a phone call away. And let me tell you... I probably call my mom 3-4 times a day. But, that's what helps me get through it all, and if that's what it takes... so be it. Today I went to church, loved every talk, loved every lesson, and loved everyone there. I guess I just didn't realize that life really is what you make it. If I just let myself enjoy it, then I will, but it's all in my head. And today my head did a little changing. It's about time. I'm ready to enjoy life here. A new year is right around the corner, and what better time then right now to make goals. Goals that I plan on really keeping. Being positive, and making the most out every situation and every day because every day happened for a reason. I am here for a reason. All I have to do now, is figure out what that reason is. Also... Tonight I went to "Pie Night" at my bishop's house. I am just really grateful for everyone in my new ward. It has taken a little while to warm up but finally I feel.... welcome and like I am not the new girl anymore. We watched the same video that they showed during the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional. The video is of Mary, and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I am so glad to be celebrating this Christmas season, and I am grateful for the opportunity we have to remember him and the beautiful life he lived.What a blessing. Today was a beautiful day.

p.s. I made this. White chocolate covered popcorn with m&m's and pretzels. Yum

my life, makes me laugh.

I am pretty sure 98% of the time I spend with Pasha (roomie) we just laugh. About anything and well, everything. Either we are both super funny, or we are easily amused and just get a kick out of just about anything. If you ask me, laughing is one of the best ways to fill your spare time, or better yet... all your time. Well, since its been forever and a year (2 weeks) since my last post I better fill you in on the lovelies of some special times I had. First off, can I just say BEST ROOM MATE EVER. Yes? Ok. BEST ROOM MATE EVER!!!!

She surprised me with pink and silver balloons all over my room for my big 20th birthday. Woot! So cute, so thoughtful, and I SO loved it. 

She then took me on a surprise date to my most favorite place, Costa Vida and got me this most delicious sweet pork burrito. (which I have newly discovered that the sweet pork salad is THE WAY TO GO) This wonderful place of heavenly food is located an inconvenient 40 minutes away from home, but that's okay. We make the trip anyway. So worth it. 

We then went Christmas tree shopping. The trees at the tree farm were a little out of our price range so we ended up getting one from Walmart but it was just as pretty. And a good one hundred dollars cheaper. Still looks pretty. See...

we also decorated the rest of the house....

And we got new pillows for the couch....

Okay I swear I am almost done.

Lastly, I went Black Friday shopping. This picture explains it all. 

Also, I was 19 in this picture. Psh... I look so much older and wiser now. A whole.... eh.... 20 days later. 

I think I am done now. For tonight anyway.