Hallow and fallish things

Before Halloween came to an abrupt end I was really feeling the Halloween spirit.  And now I'm just more than ready for thanksgiving and Christmas to get here that it seems silly to post about Halloween after the fact.

Halloween was really great though! The weather perfectly warmed up in time for Hallow's eve.  The kind of temperature in Utah when it has already snowed twice and then a week later it's like 70.  It's wonderful because you realize how warm 70 degrees actually is. 

A few weeks prior to Halloween, over fall break, I was at home and decorated/ carved pumpkins with some of my family.  I didn't even attempt to carve mine because it seems like i'm always disappointed with how it turns out. This year my awesome Sis-in-law brought tons of paint and glitter so I had fun going to town with the glitter. (side note: my childhood nickname from my bro was Sparkle girl) And lets be honest you can't mess up glitter and it always looks so good!  Also Aubree painted about 32 different layers of paint on her tiny baby pumpk.  That was entertaining.  And Kennadee painted a spider on her pumpkin that looked WAY good. like really? She's just a newly turned seven-year-old who will, clearly, always show me up for the rest of my life. It's fine. 

My friends and I finally got to the pumpkin carving thing on hallow's eve. They all carved these masterpieces and such while I drew a face on my tiny white pumpkin thingy with a....wait for it.......SHARPIE. The next Halloween morning itself was a party. Getting ready to "This is Halloween" from the nightmare before Christmas. (I kept doing the dance from Just Dance) because that song is always on repeat at my home! 

Oh and I attended like 3 whole costume parties this year with my friends. 

until next year!

*I'm not crazy about Christmas music early but bring on a little Josh Groban and Mariah Carey(and JB). Just a little and I wouldn't even be mad.*

enjoy some pics from my quick weekend home.  So glad I had an excuse to play in the leaves!

Call me teacher...

*basically this is me posting about how I was accepted into the Elementary Ed program in the most annoying way possible. (Photo booth boredom)*

Well it finally happened.  I now know what my future holds. (hah hardly) 

don't mistake the nervous face for anger...okay?

 I had way too much fun taking pics with photo booth while at work.   Oh yeah, you better believe I'm at work right now. I guarantee several students were watching. shoot.

anyways, I couldn't be happier about finally being in the program.

*insert big sigh of relief*

closing time

Fall seems to have come and gone. What once was a beautiful canyon with fiery reds and the darkest of oranges is quickly disappearing.  The mornings are nearing frost and the nights are darkening so rapidly.  No more spontaneous trips to Pine Valley to clear your head.  It's time for winter coats, wool socks, and slight hibernation   Saddle up, it's going to be a cold one.

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.