J-Roe

Hey folks, let me just introduce to you another one of my close friends. Jason. Known by many as J-Roe, or Fed Ex, or Jas. Him and I met in health class my sophomore year. Haha oh the memories we both have of that class. From then on we basically have been best friends ever since.

I fully feel like one of the best things for a girl is to have a guy best friend in high school. Yes, girl friends are important, date have a boyfriend, etc. But having a guy best friend is like perfect. He can be your punching bag, shoulder to cry on, errand runner, Dr. Phil, your biggest fan, secret keeper, listen to all the girl gossip and laugh with you, then he can give you ins on guys and just basically is like a brother.

Once again, here are some of the things over the years and from his two year mission to Long Beach that have meant a lot to me.

• Jas has the gift to listen. He doesn't judge, he doesn't disagree or agree necessarily. he just listens. He taught me how to try and not speak my mind till I listen to what the other person in the conversations has to say.
• Where he is such a good listener, he also has a heart so big to care and love.  
• Something from his homecoming talk that touched me...: I am going to totes not say this right. However, he talked about Ether 12:27. Which talks about how we should show the Lord our weakness and he will make us strong. Jas's brother had an insight I never thought about before. Imagine a cabin in the wilderness it's darker then dark, as you enter into the cabin you see that certain things need fixing up. As soon as those things are fixed up a little bit of light comes into the cabin. Then you noticed other things that need to be done and so forth. Now lets say that the things need fixing up are all the different weakness we have and as we continue to work on them, God gives us light and with light he shows us more of what we can work on. As we continue to work and see or show our weakness to God he will give us more light which in the end will make us stronger. I loved this insight!

I'm headed to college and I'm happy to know that if I need my brother from another mother etc. I can text him anytime. Thanks for always being there Jas, I look up to you more than you will know. You have big things in store for you and I'm excited to see where life takes you. :)

Welcome Home Jason!

St. Geezy

So basically I guess I should start off this post with telling my blog readers (if there is any) and the world (because I’m posting this on the internet). That I LLLOOOVVVEEE my family. Our relationship that we have as an extended family is a rare one…rare in the fact that my cousins are more like my sisters, my aunts are my second moms etc.

My grandma thought it would be fun if we planned a girl’s trip to head down to St. George for a weekend. We would go to Tuacahn, shop till we dropped (literally), pool, food…you know the whole sha-bang. I missed those who could make it. Next time I hope we will all be able to go. I also, just want to give a shout out to my grandma for planning and making this happen! It was the perfect last summer weekend before I head back up to USU.

Let me introduce you to my girls.

We woke up early Friday morning and started on the road. I have learned to try and semi love long drives. With that being said I relaxed half the way with my mom, sis, and sis in-law. Once we made a pit stop it was time to turn the beats up and loose our voices. We sang everything and anything. Scipio has a pet zoo...it's real grand let me tell ya. haha

Once we got to out condo. Which was seriously the cutest thing in the world to say the least. We headed to the pool. We didn’t get as much sun as I would’ve liked to get. But it was still hot. Everyone at the pool thought we were crazy as we tried to make a pyramid like we’re old but its fine. Haha –Side note—for those who are reading in the future if someone has a towel, their phone and shoes on a chair, it’s not polite to put somebody else’s personal things on the floor. Just saying. 

From there we got ready for a night out on the town. We headed to Pizza Factory and then to go see a Disney Classic, Beauty and The Beast. This was my first time seeing a play down there and it was wonderful. Seriously so fun. Brought so many memories back from being little and watching this movie on repeat. 

 

My favorite part of this trip or any trip for that matter is when its too late at night for anyone to really be up, but we're up. Talk about life happens, laughter happens, maybe even singing Bubble Gum and Braces happens---did you even know that song existed. haha. Oh and we found out how fun the game Word Brain is haha. Goodness I love my family. 

We woke up the next morning (really 4 hours later) to shop all day. All day as in we shopped from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm literally. Thanks to my mom for my new boots (I love them). We stopped for the Habit (hamburger joint). Then we went to this darling Jewelry shop that sold Alex and Ani bracelets. I have a new addiction to them. We picked up Chilis and left the night doing nails and watching The Longest Ride. (if I could find a Luke Collins in real life I would be perfectly fine.) Then well I mean hey sparklers at 2 am is a fun thing. Specially when you have to go to a hotel, your older cousin shows you up, you park in the middle of the street, and well you just light of sparklers and enjoy the night. 

  

After, packing up the car (we fit all the popcorn and shopping bags!), we headed for home. Thanks to my family for the wonderful memories. I won't forget this trip and can't wait till the next one. Much love to everyone! :)

Jacob

Once again I would like to introduce you to one of my friends: Jacob (Jake). He recently also returned from a mission. He served in Arcadia, California. Jake and I met in good ol gym class in seventh grade haha seriously can it get any better? He is the funniest, most humble, caring kid I know. Meet Jacob!

Have you guys tried Parmesan Cheese on popcorn before? If not, you should, it's amazing. This guy introduced me to that, how midnight movies are the only way to watch a new release, Harry Potter is life, High School Musical is always fun to sing, blondies from Applebees are delicious...etc. Once again I could go on and on. When I went up to college, I had multiple people ask me why I always throw up the peace sign....haha It's because of this guy. He's sorta one of the coolest guys I know. The night/day before his farewell talk we all went up to Bloomington Lake. On the way home is one of the nights I'll never forget. Jake has a way of always making you feel like you are special and belong in this crazy world...I'd like to share some of things that from his two year mission affected me.

• He taught me what true humility is. He is always so humble. Plus whenever you try to give him a compliment, he will usually just laugh and try changing the subject.
• He always believes in what you want to do. His famous thing he always tells me..."just money it jessica." Whatever I want to do or anything I have plan he always tells me to money it and just to own it.
• His homecoming talk was excellent! One of the things that I took away from his talk was when he was speaking to a non member. (hopefully I can remember how he said it) Who if we saw him, we could see that he didn't make the best choices in his life. Jake asked himself if God really could love everyone. As he was speaking to the man on the side of the road. Jake felt the spirit and knew that God truly does love everyone. Jake loves people hes a friend to everyone. Same as his parents. Shout-out to his mom, dad, brother, and sister.  

Jacob, thanks for talking to me in gym class the first week of Junior High. I am excited for your adventures at UVU. See ya soon Jake. :)

Jake has always been a lady killer ;)

his long hair..hahah oh jake remember this?

late night 4-wheelers :)

Welcome Home Jacob! :)

Mcstud

My friends let me introduce you to McKade (mcstud). Him and I met in 7th grade---basically  he's been one of my really good friends for a long time. Two years ago I had to say goodbye to this fellow as he went and served a mission in Columbus, Ohio.

Don't mind my puffy eyes...haha

You see having this dude by my side all through Junior High and High School, well he was there for it all. Plus, little did I know he was and is a huge blessing in my life. What I mean when I say "he was there for everything"is.....you know that weird stage of braces, of being little weird seventh graders, being big bad seniors who think we know everything, to those long talks in his truck, betos runs, the nappy head to a mullet.. Basically with 6 years of friendship..I have lots and lots of memories with him. :)

When he got his mission call I never thought he would actually leave. Or any of my friends leave. He was the first one to go, but the first one to be back. :) I would like to share with you guys what I have learned about his experience spreading the gospel, which we both love. (and just what I have always looked up to him for)

• The Atonement not only saves us, but it enables us. I have heard it said like that before, but to this day I remember where I was when he sent that email and it was exactly what I needed.
• If we want a testimony or to become our better selves all we need to do is diligently serve thee and try our best. (same as first one)
• Families can be and our eternal. With that...Love is powerful. Mckade has a brother who has down syndrome, but is the sweetest thing ever. Seeing their relationship as brothers and as a family strengthens me. I know Mckade missed his brother a lot and I am so happy that he served. 
• My favorite thing he said in his homecoming...is he had a person say that he was asked one time if his mission was worth it. The man looked at his family and said for them, yes it was worth it. So then Mckade went on to say, that I know my mission was worth it, but I can't wait to have a family and tell them that it was worth it. I know I didn't say this exactly how he did, but it was so strong when he said it.

Mckade is now headed to BYU and I know he will continue to do many great things. I am so thankful for the memories that we have together and I have missed him. But I thank him for his friendship over thee years and well Mckade... "Love you,"..."ok"                                                

We were so excited to see him!!

 

The Fremont High School crew. Basically like 2/3 of these folks either have served a mission or are on a mission!

Can't get enough of how little all my friends are. haha 

Right before the nappy head became a mullet

Welcome home Mcstud!