2011 Recap.

Another year has gone by & what an amazing year it was....

My nephew has grown up soo fast & is the cutest

I moved to Orem, home to Salt Lake, & back to Orem... x2

Went to San Fransisco for the first time

Watched a million baseball games

Got new jobs & quit those jobs

Started my senior year of college!!

Ran my very first half marathon 

Fell in love 

Started an internship for school

Got really good at blogging (until this semester)

Went to a ton of friends' weddings

Found new passions

Tried many new & unfamiliar things and gained unbelievable experiences.

I know I'm the luckiest.

I can't wait for 2012 & what it has in store for me.

Graduation & becoming a 'grown up' is scary & exciting

but I'm so ready.

bits of my break

My Christmas break has been amazing so far. I've been enjoying family and friends and lots of shopping. Grades finally came out and I'm pleased with the results- seeing as it was my hardest, biggest semester ever! Only one more to go! I love all of the beautiful lights, trees, and spirit at this time of the year! 

Tis the season. 

winner winner

I am a huge fan of the blog Gal Meets Glam. It has quickly become my favorite. She has amazing style tips and giveaways. Last week I was lucky enough to win her Shabby Apple Giveaway! I won the "Spanish Steps" dress on their website!! I was soo excited and it definitely made my finals week bearable! I just received the dress in the mail and can't wait to wear it! 

the gift of a savior

During this Christmas season, it is difficult to not get caught up in the 'commercialized' version of Christmas. Finding was is truly important during the holidays brings gratitude and love to our lives. Remembering the Savior and his birth is what we really should be celebrating. I'm so blessed to be able to listen to the First Presidency's Christmas Devotional each year to refocus myself on the true meaning of Christmas. You can to listen to this year's devotional here. 


"This little child, born in a stable and cradled in a manger, was a gift from our loving Heavenly Father. He was the promised Redeemer of the world, the Savior of mankind, the Son of the living God. He was with his father before He came to earth in mortality, the Creator of the earth on which we stand."

- Henry B. Eyring (2010 First Presidency Christmas Devotional)

Holiday picks

Here are some items on my Christmas wish list this year, 

but I also thought these would be perfect gift ideas for any gal!

1. North Face Black Fleece Zip Up- The North Face

2. Nike Free Run +2- Nike

3. Butter Nail Polish- Nordstrom

4. Frye 'Paige' Tall Riding Boot- Nordstrom

5. Nars Semi Matte Lipstick- Sephora or Nordstrom

6. Jessica Simpson 'Lafayette' clutch- Nordstrom

7. Glasses- H&M

8. 'Tapps' Oxfords- Steve Madden

9. 'Espresso' Michael Kors watch- Nordstrom

10. Pearl Stud Earrings- Nordstrom

11. Itunes gift card- Apple Store

12. Kate Spade Iphone case- Apple Store

birthday continued

Saturday afternoon I went to the Citrus Grill with Darr for a little birthday lunch. Little did I know that my old CDT friends would be there too! It was so good to see them all and catch up! I love them to death! 

Later that night I went to the Dodo with my family. I'm never disappointed at the Dodo. I loved every second of it and am so grateful that all of my family could come! It was a perfect weekend. 

thanksgiving & my birthday

I have a lot to be thankful for. And yesterday was a perfect reminder of just how lucky I really am. I got to spend Thanksgiving at my grandparents house with my family. My grandma is an amazing cook and we definitely didn't leave hungry. After my grandma's, me and my parents spent the rest of the night playing games & hanging out with the Pratt's. I'm so grateful for their welcoming and amazing family. I'm truly so blessed. 

 

 Yesterday was also my 22nd birthday! It was such a good day and I really felt so loved! The festivities are continuing on to the weekend and its going to be a blast!