Revealing my feelings for my sister and her "special person"

Well, as you know, Kristen's missionary, Christopher, got home last week. It's amazing how much happier Kristen seems to be. I love the way they smile at each other. I know, I know, that sounds creepy. But Kristen just seems so gosh darn happy when she's around him! (and I must say, he seems pretty happy when he's around her too. :D) Now, being the creepy stalker I am, I went and read all of Kristen's blog posts with the label Christopher. I'm a stalker. Get over it. :P Anyway, reading those blog posts, I realized how perfect they really are for each other. And is it God's wish for them to get married? I don't know, but I sure hope so. ;) It's like they're living in their own little romance story, where the prince is supposed to run away with the princess, and marry her, and all is "happily ever after". While Christopher was on his mission, I always joked about how he'd come home and they'd get married. Now that he's actually back, it sorta, kinda seems like that might be a reality. And I'm totally psyched! I guess the reason I'm so excited, is because I'm watching Kristen build a life. I mean, she's going to college, she has a "special person" in her life, and she's jumped from teenager hood, to adulthood! I'm so happy and excited for her, and all the new changes that are coming her way. And I'm just glad that she can go first, so I know what to do, and what not to do when it's my turn! My big sister is wonderful, and amazing, and lovely, and funny, and fun, and happy, and sweet, and awesome, and basically the best big sister I could ask for. Also, let it be known, if Kristen and Christopher break up (which they won't, don't worry. But on the occasion that they do) I will personally burn the cardboard cut out of him in the street. :D I love you my wonderful older sister! :) (also...*giggles*)

This is my sister's "special someone", Christopher

And this is my gorgeous sister, Kristen

This is Kristen and her cardboard cutout of Christopher


And this is Kristen and the REAL Christopher. :)


(Note: All these pictures I took from Kristen's blog and FB profile... :D)

The arrival of December and Snow

(Note: Well, it's being stupid, so there's some weird things going on with the text. Sorry about that!!)

Hey! Alright, so I know I haven't posted on here for a LONG time. Hehe! Sorry 'bout that! Well, I would say that December has creeped up on me, but it hasn't. I've been eagerly counting down the days!! And to make things better, there's snow on the ground! It makes me all happy inside. Now, winter is my favorite season, and December my favorite month, it being the month of Christmas. I've been trying to decide what I like so much about those two things... Here's what I think might be behind my love of these two things.

My love of winter

Well, I guess my favorite part of winter is the snow. I actually hate winter days without snow. Because then it's just cold. Bluh. So, I guess this section should be called...

My love of snow

That's better! Snow. People say that they'd like it if it were warm. Agh! Warm snow? Weird... No, snow is good because it's cold. And white. And fluffy. Unless it is warm, then it's slushy. But we're talking about cold snow. There's something about the way snow makes you feel. It makes you feel warm inside! Even though it's cold... It makes the world beautiful, even with all it's pollution, and ugly stuff we humans have put everywhere. And when you go up into the mountains, and into the trees, it's breathtaking! It sparkles, and glimmers, and makes everything look...magical! Have you ever noticed that when there's snow on the ground, it seems to be quieter? It's like a big, white blanket that sucks up all sound. And watching snow fall... Wow, it's amazing! Or studying a snowflake. That's my favorite! Snow is just amazing! I know that it causes slippery roads, and makes frost on your window. But there's pros and cons to everything. Some people choose to look only at the cons: It's cold, it slippery, it's wet. I choose to look at the pros! It's fluffy, it's pretty, it covers all the ugly things, it sparkles... Mmmm.... I love snow!

My love of December

Well, in December there is Christmas, and Hanukkah, and, well, whatever other holidays are in December. My family and I celebrate Christmas. I love Christmas! Well, what I really love is the Christmas season! It seems like for a month everyone is just a little bit happier! And, admittedly, a little more stressed. But all the same, happier! There are 24 days before Christmas, and those days are filled with hustle, and bustle, and carols, and COOKIES!! Num. ;D And magic! Don't you think that Christmas is just magical! Another reason I love Christmas: We focus so much on Christ! More the usual that is. Now, we all know that Christ was probably born in April. But we can celebrate his birth in December! It's a great time. People find more love in their hearts. It's a season where lots of giving, and serving and loving happens. I love it! It is by far the best holiday

(speaking of Christ, we saw the Carl Bloch paintings at BYU! They were AMAZING!! Here's one of my favorites. It's kind of bad quality, sorry!)


And I think that's why having a White Christmas is so cool. Take the day filled with the most joy, and happiness, and excitement, and add magical, wonderful white snow. So, the arrival of December and of snow has made my insides go happy!!

↑One of my favorite songs!!↑

Fall Break

Well, today was the first day of Fall Break. YAY! After taking a Warm Vanilla Sugar scented bubble bath, Mom, Brielle and I went up to Build-a-Bear. Brielle and I got matching bears named Brooke and Snow Bear. Hers is Snow Bear. XD They're SO cute! Then we went to Costco, then home to drop the stuff off. Then we went up to a little party store up in Lehi. They had so many cute things! Mom bought me and Brielle candy sticks. Then we went up to Trafalga, and rode the go-carts, and Brielle rode a pony. We wanted to do bumper cars, but everyone came off wet, so we decided to skip it. After Trafalga we went to Grandmas. She's catsitting Dexter and he's a hyper little kitty! Can we say SPAZMOID! He's cute anyway! XD Then we came home and found Trevor watching the Mentalist on the couch downstairs. Now we're packing up for tomorrow, and we're (hopefully) going to eat dinner soon. Stay tuned for updates on Fall Break! XD

This is what Brooke looks like. Outfit and everything! (minus the boots) Brielle's is exactly the same, but with a different outfit. XD

Photoshop

Okay, okay, these aren't great pictures. But, they're sort of ish kindaish good. Ish. XD Tell me your favorite one!

What I started with:What came next:


Yes, I know they're kinda not skillfully put together. But, I wasn't actually trying TOO hard. XD Tell me your favorite one!