Reflections on 2012

Let's Take a Look at 2012...

I started the year as a brunette... mid life crisis. 

I learned to study my scriptures. I learned to love them and learn from them. 

My best friend left me for China, and we went to the temple every day for a week before she left. 

I "babysat" my future little brothers and we had fun sleepovers every night for a week

March...

Elder Bills came home from Brazil

Cass and I discovered we're friends. 

Kenn and I discovered we were friends.

April...

Collette and I discovered we're the same person....

These cats got engaged. And I watched the whole thing behind a bush. 

I skyped with this cutie. Well... I didn't say anything, I was too nervous... but I watched him talk to his family!

May...

I mastered the work/school life

I roadtripped alone... to rexburg

but it was worth it

To be with these girls 

June...

I realized I was getting a little chubby and made a drastic move... Nutrisystem. It worked. And it was awful. 

My best friend came home. 

I went back to my roots. Hadn't been to Birchcreek in yearrrrrrs

July...

I ran a race with an upside down number. 

                                         

I sent my last letter to Elder Rodgerson

August... the month of love. 

My cute Disneyworld roommate got hitched

OH and the love of my life, my best friend came home

Two of my best friends got hitched to each other

And I got to be by her side all day

September...

We crossed "see the chili peppers in concert" off our bucket list

And loved some time in beautiful Colorado with Trace's grandparents

October...

I got engaged. I get to be with that hunk for eternity. 

November...

We just spent the month being in love and stressing over school. 

December...

I went to Disneyland with my love. 

Here's the gist...

In 2012,

I learned how to be happy all on my own.

          how to enjoy my alone time

          how to cherish the quiet time

I learned how to apply the atonement

          I applied it when I was along

          when I was hurting for my sisters or my friends

          when I was struggling in school

I learned how to listen to the spirit

          it doesn't just come

I learned how to love. To really love

          to dig deep into our relationship and
          strengthen every insecurity

I learned about trust and faith
          It's no easy choice, the one we made.
          But, we made it together.
          It was the best thing I've ever done.

I love him more every single day.

Bring it on 2013.