The Witches Lair

My mother is a lover of holidays. No matter how small she always finds an exciting way to celebrate and make the holidays fun for us kids. I absolutely love it! I hope that this wonderful trait has rubbed off on me. The two holidays she loves decorating for most are Halloween and Christmas. Being October our house has been transformed into what I like to call "The Witches Lair" Not because she is a witch and this is her house but its so Halloweenesque. She makes almost all of her decorations her self. It's pretty much amazing. I love it! Because I love blogs with pictures I took some photos to show off my mothers holiday creations.

These are random bottles of potion and things she made

A mummified fairy or sprite..some woodland thing.

She even made the spell book sitting in the middle

A random specimen jar...they look so icky/exciting

The porch

This one is near and dear to my heart. I came home from school and was in need of my hair gel (I keep back up hair products in my room at home so I don't have to carry my billions of products in between home and school.). I asked my mom where it was and she responded "Oh, sorry I put eyeballs in it." Here it is and will forever remain. Needless to say I had to replace my hair gel; at least it was for a good cause.

I liked this picture because kendle came out and the camera gave her red eye so she looks like a creep.

My pictures can't quite do the decorations justice either. Basically my mom is bomb and an amazing holiday decorator. Love you mommy!

Announcement?

So I never announced my mission news. For all that do not know I will be serving a mission! I have been called to the Poland Warsaw mission, will be speaking Polish, leave November 9th, gone for 18 months, and I must say I am ecstatic about my call! Ever since I got my call I must admit I have been a little bit obsessed with that place. I have been studying up on the Polish language and reading almost everything I can find. On top of getting to go to Poland I am so excited to share the Gospel with the people of Poland. I want them to have the same happiness that I have in my life.

I must admit I am absolutely terrified in oh so many ways to leave. Sometimes I even sit and ball my face off full of doubt and wondering if what I am about to do is what I really right. I have heard this is quite common for pre-missionaries...well. Poland is going to be the greatest adventure of my life. So get ready Poland...you're not going to know what hit ya!

The return of High School...

This fall I am staying in my home town of Anacortes Washington. I love this little town with all my heart. I haven't been in Anacortes for fall in about 3 years. I had forgotten about all the delicious fall smells and colors around Washington. It's quite picturesque.

Usually this time of year I have returned to school at BYU-Idaho. I must say I miss Rexburg, my school, and friends more than I can possibly say. Thus far this fall has been a flashback to High School. I am even working the same job I worked in High School. The only thing missing is a couple friends and spending my days at AHS. November can't get here fast enough. I am so ready to get out of here! Oh High School memories..

My besties from high school....Numba 3!

Dance Performances from High School

I used to be super blonde

More besties and island adventures

SURPRISE! This part of High School still has not left me. Maybe some day but I doubt it.

Love...

The two new loves of my life...

Earth Day...Gloria I hate birds!

Earth Day this year began very early for me this year, 5:03 AM to be exact. I apparently fell asleep on the couch because I woke up at 5:03 on the couch feeling gross and a little grumpy that I was going to have to get up, brush my teeth (I HAVE to brush my teeth before bed no matter what) and move to my bed.

I finally make it to my bed. I lay down and my bed feels so nice and comfortable. I was so excited for sleep...but then misfortune struck. This dang retarded bird outside my window started singing SO LOUD. Not just a little bit of loud signing, A LOT of loud singing. This bird is a complete idiot, the sun wasn't even up yet. What kind of bird sings before the sun? Usually sounds while I sleep don't bother me at all, but this bird was being so incredibly annoying. I lay there fuming and hoping/imagining that maybe a coyote would come out of the woods and eat this stupid bird. Unfortunately no coyote came to my rescue. Instead I had to wait a whole hour for this bird from hell to stop chirping so I could get some sleep. I feel that this is further proof that birds are from hell and have no souls. Apparently they have no respect for others sleep either. What a way to begin Washington's favorite holiday...

I then spent the rest of Earth Day spring cleaning. Followed by a wonderful non Eco-friendly trip to the dump :) So take that bird, I hope you choke on my trash!

I must admit I am not completely heartless on Earth Day.....I hugged a tree in it's honor. I do love the earth despite the dumb birds I have to share it with.

Inspiration

Sometimes in life we all just need some inspiration. I need A LOT of inspiration before/ during homework (especially math). And this semester I have learned a new way of doing so...I watch a sweet music video from the world cup! And it works every time :) I feel like I could run a million miles after I listen to this song. It's awesome!

Also, I do not own the rights to this video. :)

Music video by K'naan performing Wavin' Flag. (C) 2010 OctoScope Music, LLC

BYU-I DO?

So I have recently began a new semester at BYU-Idaho, and I must say that I am LOVING it this semester! I have amazing roommates and some really fun classes! I have also met a bunch of new people, and a favorite question for everyone to ask is: What's your major? I have been asked this question countless times this semester, which is fairly normal. But this year I have been getting different reactions that I am NOT a fan of! So I am now and forever a Child Development Major..and the number one response is "Oh so you are just here to get married?" Oh my heck NO! First of all that is just rude to assume that the only reason I am at school is to get married and second I actually have ambitions. Not that getting married is bad or anything but I'm here to get an education. I'm going to get my bachelors in Child Development and then go on to get a Master's degree so I can be a counselor for children. And I for one am SO excited :) I even have my office planned out. I love kids :)