Year in Review

Oh, 2013 was an amazing year full of fun experiences, lessons, laughter, tears, memories and much much more.  2013 has been a big year for me for so many reasons.  Let's review, shall we?  

I started my first semester at Utah State University!

I don't have a picture for it, but it was around this time that I got to audition for the Nauvoo Pageant.  One of the best experiences ever!!

Sent off several of my best friends!  So proud of them for serving missions!

Got to be a model!  

Spent lots of time with my amazing family!

Turned 21 and had a rockin' party!

Met this sweet angel, and got to participate in watching her grow in the gospel...

and eventually get baptized!!

Moved home for the summer and spent most of my time with these awesome folks!

Got smooched by a complete stranger!

Went to South Dakota with the whole fam-dam-ily!

Threw a shower for Shleny!

Enjoyed lots of good summer giggles with my favorite people.  You may not be able to tell, but my mom was sewing a separate swimming suit to the back of the white one in order to make it modest.  The other swimming suit bra part is on my booty in this pic.  Awkward.

Sent this missionary off (cousin Collin)...

And welcomed this one home!! Two years is a long time, guys.

My nephew took this picture of me right before I saw Elder Garen Kay Anderson for the first time.
Can you see the fear and utter terror in my eyes?!  I was a nervous one.

Learned to trust the Lord, my heart, and others around me as missionary and I parted ways, despite any "plans" of my own.   Still made some good memories though. :) Guys, God has a plan for each of us!  I know it!

Went on an AMAZING cruise with my parents and Adam - marrieds weren't invited. 

Saw several of my best friends get hitched, including my Lena baby! 

Moved back to Logan for my first semester in the Social Work program!
Happy to be back with these lovely ladies and to meet new roomy, AmyLee.

Enjoyed fall family gatherings of any sort!

Spent a significant amount of time with this kid!  Ryan is his name.

Spent a significant amount of time with this kid as well.  At separate times of course. ;) 

Welcomed this little one into our forever family.

Was overjoyed when the best friend got engaged!

Chopped the bangs.  By myself.

Got ready for Christmas gatherings...made my first quilt!

Got some awesome and completely updated family pics.

Finished out the semester with all A's, and prepared to say goodbye to these cuties for a while.

And went on an awesome cabin trip with some dear dear friends!  Perfect way to bring in the new year.

2014....BRING IT!!!