happy new year, just sayin'

So when I typed "2011" in a Google search, this is what came up:

Well, I won't own anything this pretty for a while, but I do hope that many wonderful adventures and friends are made. My life is full of blessings and I could not ask for anything else. 

But hey, I did catch the bouquet at Jess' wedding...

Just sayin'.

Pretty Christmas happenings.

 Our pretty Christmas tree. I'm not sure if my mom was going for a "themed" tree, but BIG ornaments is about right.

 Lots of yummy treats ALL around.

 Not so pretty {due to the mess} but. Whatevs.

 Ali. The princess of this house...

 LOTS and lots and lots of delicious Mexican food was cooked for our Christmas dinner. Bring on our New Years dinner. Oh ya.

 Pretty sis.

Beauty and the Beast cousin.

True colors.

The most wonderful time of the year!

Worth a thousand words. Don't judge. You would love them too :)

Best Christmas EVER. Seriously.

I love my loving/crazy/ridiculously fun family. Isn't it great that we'll be together forever and ever?? {For a more detailed post about this awesome Christmas weekend, click here}

I hope your Christmas was wonderful as well!

Patience

You know that saying "Patience is a Virtue"... Well recently I've been pondering about how impatient I've been. Even with little things. For example, when are my professors going to post grades, why is the Internet so slow, why is she going 25 on a 30 {mind you I've been that slow driver many times}, can Christmas come a little faster?? 

Well, you get the point. Except these aren't the only things I have been impatiently worrying about.

Even though this is a blog and you're supposed to pour out your heart and soul {right?..maybe not?} I feel like it's still very public. So for the sake of things I'll just say "the big decisions". 

That's when my patience just. Runs. Out. 

And then something sweet happens. Because you know without a doubt that He is watching over you. And He knows that in its own due time, things will happen. It may not be what you thought you would do/choose. But because He has a plan for you, it will be what's best for you. And He reminds you that you have a great life ahead of you.

One of my favorite quotes:

When you are compelled to give up something or when things that are dear to you are withdrawn from you, know that this is your lesson to be learned right now. But know also that as you are learning this lesson, God wants to give you something better.

It is so true.

Pretty Lights!

A must see.

I feel like the lights at Temple square get prettier every year. It is definitely my favorite outing!

The girls and I had a delicious dinner and then ran into Santa Claus and Buddy from ELF!

Haha, interesting but so fun.

 What a fun night!!

Friend..

Well, Jess is getting married! We had a bridal shower for her on Saturday and it was so fun to talk to her about her future. I remember talking with Jess a few years ago about {marriage}. Of course, I was right in saying that she'd be first. I love her.

When all fails...

 Blog!

I'm sitting here writing a paper. And I can't. Write. Anymore.

I am literally to the point of repeating myself just to write one more sentence. Just to go on to the next page.

Just to make it four pages.

Whaaaa?? Four pages?!

Yes.

My mind is on a different project right now, making it really hard for me to write this simple paper.

Nevertheless, I'm enjoying the guy next to me playing Farmville {he is whispering about tomatoes?}, I just saw a fox walk in the TSC. GUYS., and I'm going to have lunch with my favorite Evan James.

I would also like to give a shout out to my sweet, sweet family. 

They keep me sane in times like these.

Oh HEY guys!

That time..

Well everyone, it's that time again.

White powder has reached the valley.

Pretty Christmas lights have taken over.

Hot chocolate in the morning. And lunch. And dinner. 

Fuzzy socks, a billion t-shirts, thermals {ahem...judge me}, gloves, LAYERS. 

You have to watch every step you take because of black ice.

Everyone is happy.

Presents are being wrapped.

You get to be with the ones you love and share stories by the fire.

Unfortunately, I'm not talking about Christmas.

My cute, little working area at the library.

I'm talking about FINALS!

yep. finals.

So when I survive finish these tests, I'll talk about Christmas!!!

Until then, I'll be in the library.