Mother dear

*This post is going to be a little different then the usual posting round these parts.*

Today marks the birthday of my Mom, Kathryn Jean.  And about a month from today marks the 10th year of her passing. 

I am overcome with joy as I write this because to this day I still feel complete comfort.  My life has been full of extraordinary blessings and I know that it has all been a part of our Heavenly Fathers plan.  And I know that I will indeed see her again.  

I am confident that my Mom has placed other women in my life, at times when I needed them, that I have been able to draw strength from, look up to, and constantly share my current battles with.   It always reminds me that she is in fact still mindful of her baby girl.

She is the most beautiful women and I am crossing my fingers I will look like her one day.  She is so sweet, caring, and the most humble and meek person I can think of.  And, well, by now i'm sure she is near perfect. 

It has been fun today to peruse through old documents and pictures and reminisce my childhood as well as try to envision her wedding day. I came across a birthday card which I felt was fitting because well, it's her birthday and because the things said in the card are spot on.  It came from a primary sister when she was the sunbeam teacher with her twin sister Karen.  She must have been in her early twenties because she wasn't married yet.  I am just amazed at how tender this card is and that the things mentioned were true throughout her life. 

we sure love and miss you.

Happy Birthday Mom 

Winning team

Last Friday Utah State beat the U 27-20. It hasn't been done in 12 years so i'm sure you can imagine it was quite the upset.  Waiting in line for three hours was totally worth it once we all rushed the field.  It was awesome.  Student's started piling onto the field so fast I thought I was going to get pushed off the eight foot barrier. All was well though we huddled, jumped, screamed, and sang koombaya together. Tender? yes. yay for the Aggie victory, those boy's sure deserved it!

alright that's enough about football. 

The next day this cute little Gillster of mine came to Logan.  Along with some other friends we went to this total hipster concert thing at the TSC.  Yeah we didn't fit in, but hey it was still super fun!  The weekend was also filled with some successful creeping.  Logan sure misses having her around. 

Now fast forward to the present day of.....today.

I got to sleep in. Sleeping in 3 weeks ago was 10 AM and now it's 8:20 AM. (School ruins you)  I then went on a leisurely walk around Logan while talking to the sister.(yes, I will have a walking group one day.)  Afterwards I met with my adviser at school to turn in my EL ED application. Finally! 

Now we wait. 

Good thing many great things have happened today because I failed to mention that I have fallen down stairs today and been ignored on campus like 3 times. Oh and those poor kids who notice me saying hi to somebody and then getting ignored. They feel so awkward for me.  Good thing I'm over it.