Change!!

So...for the musical it was recommended that we all get dark hair, so I went for it!


More details to come!

Day 43 [College Tour #2]

Aggie Ice Cream is quite delicious...it should be, they have a Major option in Dairy!! Tis an agricultural college. Me and Tay went up to Utah State today, and it was quite exciting! We were there an hour early, slept on a bench outside, and got yummy lunch and ice cream afterwards. This tour was fun, but we realized we might get more money at the U, but we like the distance of USU...there's so many things to consider!!
Afterwards, we went and picked up Heidi and my cousins kids and brought them down to Kim's...everyone fell asleep, including Taylor.


Cept she couldn't keep a straight face while I was taking the picture [NOT WHILE DRIVING! that's just stupid]

Day 41 [early morning]

I decided I was going to go to the gym earlier this morning so that I would have time to get plenty ready before senior pictures today...[which I actually looked totally nerdy in...let's hope it looks better on my ID]. I realized I love getting up early!! It makes my day seem so much more productive, and the road was completely empty, quite fun!

Day 40 [Smile]

This is actually from yesterday, but it's too cute not to post! This is one of the little girls I took to Cherry Hill yesterday, and who I actually went with to Cherry Hill last year. This is how she smiles...cute huh!

Day 39 [Cherry Hill]

Last night I took the girls to my cousins house and we watched them for the night. When we woke up, we waited for our aunt to come drive the kids and we went off to Cherry Hill! I realized this year it is a whole lot more fun when you don't hafta watch kids. We were there to celebrate Bricker's birthday [he's my cousins kid] and it was super fun. He's getting so big! He's six now! I actually didn't do a whole lot, we spent a lot of time in the lazy river. I was trying my hardest to not get burned on my face because I have Senior pictures on Monday, but I couldn't do so much about my back. I don't think I even got tan...oh well, I still have half a summer.

Day 38 [College Tour #1]

Today was my first college tour!! I am getting so old! Me and Taylor drove up to the U and listened to their little presentation on the college. I quite like it there! Their library is beautiful, and their student to cadaver ratio is beautiful :). They would also, the way their scholarship program works, I would get a ton of money! LOVE THAT! The one drawback is that it is incredibly close I would probably end up living at home...but I can live with that. Next week we're gunna check out Utah State, and right now those are our top schools!
I don't wanna grow up!

Day 37 [the joys and woes of summer school]

I can't believe I actually did summer school...what was I thinking!? My whole summer is being controlled by these four hours every week. We haven't been able to go camping, and I have homework to do in the evenings. Yuck. Today a paper was due, it wasn't too bad, but it was still some work. However, this lady who sits in front of me and Kelsey offered us Reese's Pieces, and I love that candy, it made class better...for a little while :)

Day 35 [fruity concussion]

I didn't have my camera today, so photo creds to Elauras phone. I went over to the park today for our Young Women's activity. I went a little late because I was doing homework. They were playing kickball, but I made it over just in time for treats :). They were good old otter pops! Elaura challenged Olivia to eat 13 otter pops at one time...so she did it. It was super funny, but kinda gross at the same time! She actually was able to finish 13 otter pops at one time. We asked her how it was and she said "It's a fruity concussion!", we laughed, knowing she meant concoction, but when you have that many wrappers in your mouth, your words are going to get messed up. She downed 30 otter pops tonight total...That's something to be proud of :).

Today was also box painting day, and I'll just say that mine and [my partner's] are pretty awesome. I am super excited for CAMP! All I gotta do now is write my devotionals.

Day 34 [seago]

So I was driving down 13th today and I noticed something a little odd...
I had a little giggle. I wonder who pays these people to do this! They obviously have never lived in Utah and don't know what the state flower is.

Day 28

There was a rainbow today. Actually it was a double rainbow! I love how close this one felt...and I love what it stands for! Rainbows are beautiful.
Tonight was also s'mores night with the YW. We whipped out the camp chef and the marshmallows and made some delicious s'mores. A new trick we've been introduced to is the Reese's peanut butter cups instead of chocolate. YUMMY! We also had some left over fireworks from yesterday, so we set off those too. Super fun!

Day 27

Happy Independence Day everyone!! Today was probably the most uneventful 4th of July ever...I did absolutely nothing. Until Lauren called and invited me to go watch fireworks behind Target. It was great! I got some really cool fireworks pictures! This does mean I missed the fireworks at home...but that is okay!

Day 25

Today is the day that Hailey Unice came into the world...and that was a marvelous day!
She's pretty much the best thing that ever happened to this world, she is the coolest person and the greatest friend to everyone she meets. I hope she has fun being 17.
Hannah planned a surprise dinner party for Hailey, so we all went to Olive Garden to celebrate. It was so much fun! There was delicious food and friends :P. We then went back to Hailey's and played games, watched a movie, and then journeyed to the park where we got a great view of some fireworks. I hope she had a great day.


Happy Birthday Hailey! July 2, 2011

Day 23

This is my camp box from last year. I still have it because it is the coolest thing I've ever made. You hear all about painting them last year, and they are still cool now. I've just been thinking about camp a lot because we have been doing super secret stuff all week, and since I can't share that, I'll just ponder to myself, and admire this box :).

BTW: Today is Alyssa's birthday! Since I don't have any new pictures of her, we'll just make a wish. Happy Birthday Alyssa! You're an adult now! June 30, 2011

Day 22

We grow strawberries in our backyard, and they are de-li-cious! No one likes to pick 'em, but we sure do like to eat 'em! On Monday we made strawberry jam and ice cream, and it was the best! They're gunna be all gone quick :)

Day 21

Today, after YW, I got to play with these girlies.



And they are so presh! The first one is Eliza and the second is Jill. I remember watching these guys when they were babies! Now they are getting so big!

Day 19

This photo is actually from yesterday...but she's too cute not to post, and it has some good memories.


So this is Brooke. She is my cousin's little girl, and she's just the cutest. We had to go pick up the Little's from Logan cause they stayed up there all weekend while we were at Youth Conference. I got to tag along with my mom and dad cause Angie went to a Bee's game. While the adult's visited I got to play with all of the cute kids. It made me think of what fun I had playing in the summer with my friends when I was little, and how fun it was to eat ice cream in the evening. It was also super cool to run around everywhere and play ridiculous games...I miss being little.

Day 16-18

YOUTH CONFERENCE!

Day 16

We got to the Stake Center bright and early this morning so we could get all ready for the trip down to Lehi. We got to meet our "Cities" while enjoying a Jamba Juice. I got put in the city of Lehi [funny huh, cause we were going to the city of Lehi! bahaha] and I actually knew a couple of people in my group, which is surprising cause I don't go to school with any of them. One of the girls was actually at EFY the same time I was and was in the group with Justin Schwendiman. Then Lehi and Sariah came and gave us some inspiring words for the week. I then got in a car with these lovely people, and we traveled down to our campsite. I was pretty proud of myself, because my mom wasn't there to help set up tents, so no one knew how to do it, but I figured it all out! After lunch was the building the boat activity...this was quite an adventure. Each city was given two canoes, 10 planks of wood and some twine to build a boat, kinda like Nephi. Our city had a pretty stable idea! We finally got the boat in the Jordan River, and we were the third team. Everyone was pretty scared to actually sit on the wood planks that were strapped between the two boats, so we fit 10 people on two canoes...I was standing. We caught up with another team, and of course they want to have a water fight, I got soaked. The next city we saw, also had the same idea, and it was at this point we realized we were taking on a lot of water in one of the canoes [not the one I was in!]. When we turned around to go back, one of the boys in my city saw his bishop in another craft and jumped off to go get him drenched. We then had boat problems...the people rowing weren't paying attention and actually turned us around again, and in the process of turning the right direction we got caught in some bushes on the side of the river, and then Ashton decided to get back on the boat...this is when we sank. Lauren Andrus and myself were not very happy, so we just began to swim back. Don't EVER go swimming in the Jordan River, it's super nasty. So this is how I ended up smelling like fish and dirt for the weekend :P. We then made some bracelets, and had some of the most delicious dinner I've ever had at Youth Conference [Pulled pork sandwiches and cheesy ranch potatoes with bacon...YUM! Thank you mom!] We then had Lehi come back and tell us of his Tree of Life dream. For desert, we had white chocolate covered apples...delicious! We then packed twelve girls into one tent, we were crowded, but that's just how 3rd ward rolls!

Day 17

Day two of this exciting weekend. After a good nights sleep [haha, 12 girls, one tent...did we have a good nights sleep?], we were awoken by the sound of the breakfast horn. We quickly jumped out of bed, and made our way to the pavilion to avoid the sound of the horn in our tent. After breakfast was rotations. We got to play games, participate in some team building activities, do a service, and build swords. My group got to do the sword building first, which was tons of fun! We got to pretend to be Ammonites, and we made the swords to represent our temptations or sins and we cast them away...like we actually buried them next to the pavilion. Next was service. We got to help cute Connie prepare birthing kits for African mothers, we cut the diapers. Then came lunch, which was a super delicious chicken salad sandwich [I've been LOVING these lately...love]. Next was games, and we appeared to have lost quite a few people. We did the Aardvark game, and then some caterpillar game, of which we both lost. It was starting to get super hot, and I can't stand heat. Last we got to do the team building activities, after half our team left due to exhaustion and boredom [I thought everything was fun!], and the Trust Fall is always scary. Next we were scheduled to do skits with our cities, but everyone could not stand the heat, so we did a slip in slide instead. I took this opportunity to go wash my hair out in a faucet by the second pavilion. Some third wardies then came and played Farkle, which was intense. Dinner came quickly, and after was another quick devotional. This was probably the most fruitful part of the entire weekend. The entire Youth got to read the Book of Mormon in 10 minutes. Every person got one or two pages of the BOM, and we had 10 minutes to read it as many times we liked. I got the middle of 3 Nephi, when he comes to the Americas and blesses the children. I was very grateful for this passage. On our way back to testimony meeting, I kept hearing all the wonderful people talk about their part of the BOM, and how amazing it was...which made me realize it IS such an AMAZING scripture [amazing in the literal sense, as Dogherty would appreciate]. I feel like everyone got a page that really touched them, just like it did mean, which is very testimony building for everyone. It was a slow testimony meeting, but there were some great things learned. I did not take this opportunity, because I was observing everyone else because I get to give a talk on Youth Conference on Sunday. I did get to look at the stars, and they are so great. The picture today is of great Andi Bell, who I got to spend a lot of time with this weekend, she is just so inspiring! When it finally got dark, we all went back to the field, where we listened all about Christ's visit to the Americas. It was the exact same scripture I had read two hours earlier, how cool is that! Tonight, we actually stayed up and partied some...with Pop Rocks.

Day 18

The last day was quick, 3rd Ward likes to pack up and leave ASAP. Breakfast was delish, and we got to hear some final words from Moroni. He was quite powerful, and definitely touched the hearts of some of the Youth. We all got to participate in the Final Battle...actually it was just capture the flag, but it was all very intense. I think I actually got tan because of this event. My team won [all because I was fantastic at protecting flags]! After that, I sprinted for the pavilion, grabbed my lunch, and made it back to my car in record time. Me and Mem got a car with my Mom and Berkley. The ride home was quick, and I was glad to get a shower.

This was quite a fun weekend! I am glad I was part of Youth Counsel and got to plan some of this, but I loved the little surprises.

Day 14

This is SLCC...I get to take a class here every Tuesday and Thursday for two months. As soon as school ended, school also just started. It'll be nice though...maybe...later.

Day 13

This is what happens when you don't use gloves to tie-dye...you will be permanently purple! Today, after I watched Hikock's and went the the great Laurel Lunch, we did our tie-dye shirts for Youth Conference this weekend! We got all set up and we dyed those shirts like crazy! We actually messed up the first time with a couple of people, cause we forgot to let them sit in the dye activator [naughty!], so they got to make two shirts. Johanna and Holly were some of the people who messed up and got impatient while starting their second shirts that they just didn't wear gloves, and they definitely dyed something! Tomorrow we get to wash out the shirts, I hope they're super pretty!

Daniel

I got to spend all of last week with my cousin Danny...and now today is his birthday.


Happy 17th Birthday Danny, you finally caught up to me! June 20, 2011

Day 11

Today Taylor texted me around noon and told me to look at "the rainbow around the sun"...so I did, and it was so cool! I think it might be classified as a sundog, and they occur when there is a lot of cirrus moisture that catches the light...I think weird atmospheric events are fascinating.

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Day 6

First Day at EFY...and it was so great! After I woke up, went to the gym, and had some breakfast, things got boring. So I introduced Danny to the Wii, where he started to play some Super Mario Brothers, and it was HILARIOUS! I opted not to play the game because I never played it before, but him and Angie were dying all over the place, and it just made me laugh. Since we didn't hafta be to the institute until noon-ish, we Danny offered to feed us lunch, YES! He is a super awesome amateur chef, and aspires to one day open a restaurant. He made us some Fettuccine Alfredo, and it was delicious, he can come cook for me any day. We then left, and we had to wait in line for a little while, but we finally got there. The three Schwendiman's went up to the table for our name tags, to find out that there's actually FOUR Schwendiman's! NO WAY! I made it my goal to find out who this "Justin Schwendiman" was and why had I never heard of him before. We then finished through the line, got our picture taken, and approached the shirt table when we were greeted by the Session Director, BROTHER HILTON! He was a Seminary teacher at Hillcrest, and I never had him, but I heard great things about him. We had some pretty intense discussions, we became best friends! After sitting out on the front lawn for a while, we finally got to meet our groups, and mine was pretty great. Cute Gina was the counselor, and I was put into a group with 15 other great Young Women, and I got to know all of their names right there on the first day. I was also super surprised when we met the boys of our company, Danny was in my group! I got to share most of my experiences with him, which made everything super great. The FHE games that evening were intense, but the Devotional and the Goal Setting were both very enlightening! I love the personal study time they give us, and this was the view that I got this evening! It makes me feel so much closer to God, maybe I'll set a goal to do my scripture study outside this Summer. Afterwards, Oliva and her friend came over and we played Apples to Apples, very fun!

Day 7

Today seemed like the most uneventful day of the week, and it might have been because me and Angie got permission to leave to attend our class, so I missed two of the classes at the institute. The two classes I was able to go to were way good. Brother Smith introduced his with a story about when he was an EFY counselor, and this girl came up to him and this girl, crying because she had thrown away her retainer. He then went through all the garbage for a session at BYU until he finally found it, and he will forever be disgusted by KFC chicken. What makes it even more funny, is that evening at dinner, Danny and a couple other boys got to look through the garbage to find a lost retainer :P. There was also a dance today! Nothing too exciting happened, I did get to dance with two boys [that's two more than last year!] and I got reintroduced to some of the line dances. Today I got to make a lot of good friends too. Like Chanté [yes there's an accent in her name...isn't that the coolest!] I love this girl, we had quite exciting moments, and we took a challenge to be optimistic all week, we'll see how it turns out.

Day 8

Game Day. I love this day. We had some more classes that were brilliant, and I can use some of the stories and such for my camp lessons! When it came time to make the flag and create the cheer, I just kinda stood there. That's okay tho! Myself, Chanté, Ambree, and Stefanie called it "tanning" [I actually have a really nice farmers tan, possibly from this moment]. The games were great, and we actually won a few! These same four girls were a group in the game called "The Word", where we would make a letter using our bodies, and we were the fastest group there. We inspired everyone else to be fast. When we finally had to present our cheer, it fell apart, and I am very glad we didn't have to present it again. We did take first place with our flag! It was pretty amazing!

BTW: today, was my half birthday...I'm officially closer to 18!

Day 9

Today was quite an eventful day. After YM/YW activites [which I had to miss for school again], there was the variety show, and it was SUPER FUN! We had a TON of people from Day and Night perform; cute Makelle did some fiddiling, and Jonathan showed some amazing singing talent. I also got to see the Robert's boys comedy act again, quite amusing. The Musical Program was next. I have never been in the musical program, and I don't know if I would like participating, because it is sooo good to watch. The video was powerful, and the voices just brought the spirit. Testimony meeting came next. It was just our little company, but we used up all the time we could. I am one of those people that never bear their testimony unless forced, even though I know I should [maybe I'll do it on here sometime] because I know it will be strengthened, but hearing everyone else's definitely added some knowledge. I am also one who never cries...but four seconds into Daniels testimony and my eyes started leaking. I knew that if he got up I would cry, he has just had so much growth this past week, it's really touched me. Luckily I can control my tears, so it was a silent cry...but I was definitely touched.
Taylor came over afterwards to play with me, and I realized just how awesome of a friend she is. I am so grateful for all the wonderful people in my life who would come play Mario kart with me at 10pm just to cheer me up. I love my friends, and I should do more stuff with them to show them that I care.
I didn't take many pictures today, because it was such a spiritual time, but I did get this great one of Kim. We talked all about boys today...am I the only one without boy trouble? It's not that big a deal, even Gina said she was just like me.

Day 10

Today was the last day of the entire week. It all went by so fast. There was the service activity today, and we were writing thank you letters! I was super grateful for this, because all day Thursday I was thinking about writing notes to all of the great girls in my group and then a super thoughtful one for people like the counselors and Brother Hilton. I didn't get to write ALL of these letters, but I got to write enough to satisfy these feelings. The FSOY Activity was fun, learned lots. After was the Pictures and name exchange, I have so many new friends! I love this week because I get to meet new people and have fun while building a testimony. The dance was last, and it was just another dance. The counselors did a freak out during Funkytown, and it was quite amusing. I will most definitely take what I learned home with me, and I will continue to feel the spirit in my life!

Thanks for such an awesome week everyone!

Day 5

Every time I look up into the sky and see these kind of planes I think of this song. It was one of my favorite songs last summer because I thought it totally described my life! Well, it's still a good song, and it makes for great picture words.

Day 4

ACT test today...I finally get out of school and then I hafta go back! It wasn't that bad though, I feel like maybe I'll do better than last time...hopefully.

I also got to help make the flags for Youth Conference, mine are the best and they're super cute!

Day 3

This represents the red light I ran today. Taylor and myself were going to go help build a float! Jessie had asked me if I wanted to help a few days ago, and I went and it was so much fun, but we didn't finish. We were going to go back today, and I decided to drive, and I printed off the instructions, and got Taylor and we were going to go build a float...until we got lost. We kept looking for the exit, but when it never came, we just kept going. I ran a red light when I made a wrong turn down Redwood...and it would never turn back, so I just went :). We eventually pulled off and ended up in Bountiful, and we got sick of driving around so we stopped an got some dinner at Wendy's. It was my first adventure of the Summer, I can't wait to have more.

Day 2

Lindy had her end of year party today, and when I finally got annoyed of all the little fifth graders [I think every year they find new things that are "funny"...and they aren't really funny] I went outside and watched this gorgeous sunset.

Actually the kids were pretty fun, we played mafia all night, and they were so funny! I wish i could be little forever!

Day 1 [aka Totes Seniors]

Today is my first day of Summer...and it's going to be great! I started off the day with Senior Sunrise! I AM FINALLY A SENIOR! We all gathered at the football field at 6-ish and had bagels and such, and we sat to watch the sunrise. After Jack gave a few inspiring words, everyone pretty much left. Except for 23 of us, so we decided we're the entire Senior class [it's gunna be a short graduation, be excited guys]. We played all around the field, and some of the people even got on top of the box to celebrate their Seniority, while a couple of us danced through the stands singing the school song. It was a pretty great way to start my summer.

You may have noticed, I'm doing my picture a day summer thing again! I love doing this, and this picture is H-town into the sunrise. I was stupid and forgot my camera, so photo creds to Sarah Larsson. But I promise for the rest of the summer to take my own pictures.

Happy Summer everyone.

Greatness

I was looking around on my new Pinterest and I found the greatest thing ever! Look at this astrology chart:


I thought it was the cutest, and one of the best things ever! Using this chart, Angie is Ariel, Heidi is Belle, and Lindy is Jasmine...and makes me Rapunzel! I love Rapunzel, she has grown to be my favorite princess. I kinda think we have a similar likeness too



SEE!
There are so many similarities! We have the blonde-ish hair, the green eyes, a round face, the two front teeth that are bigger, and we're both super short! Okay...maybe not exactly, I have a bigger forehead...but I look more like her than this:


What makes me the most upset is probably that her eyes aren't even green...and she's no where near the age of 18! There is one picture that makes me smile:



AWWW! Well maybe one day I can go to Disneyland/Disney World and be a face character [I can't decide if that would be fun or not.] I would be a PERFECT Rapunzel, if I could fit into the dress :P If not, I am the right height for a Pooh Bear :). Well for right now, I'll just enjoy being a Sagittarius Rapunzel!

Excited

June is going to go by too fast...there's so much I want to do and so much that I already have planned! But something that I am super excited for right now is EFY!

Every year I've gone to EFY, and every year I've learned something different. I only do the area programs because they're cheap and I can still sleep in my own bed :P. I'm doing it at the Sandy Institute this year, and I am in love with everything already, let's make a list:

1. The theme! It's a different theme every year based on the YM/YW Youth Theme, and I love this. I feel like it's already reaching out to me and touching my soul. They even have an awesome poster!

2. The people! I usually go with a friend since I'm not incredibly social and it's easier to have fun, but since all my buds are busy, I get to go with my cousin! This is his first time at EFY, and I am excited to share the experience with him. He needs the spiritual lift, and I feel like this is perfect. I also get to go with my sister and her friend...actually, no...not quite as fun :P.

3. The time! It's right in the middle of my June plans, a week after school gets out, and week before Youth Conference. It'll be a great way to officially start the Summer [cause even after school gets out, I have the ACT test I'm SUPPOSED to be studying for], and be a place of spiritual enlightenment to make my Summer great.

Hopefully it'll come quick...but not too quick! There's still time to sign up if you'd like to come! I would love to have even more people there!

Inner child

Today was SO pretty...and I got to play jump rope again! It reminded me of the times in second grade, when I was pretty much the best at double dutch. It also made me realize I am SUPER out of shape. haha

This was a fun month! I'll hafta do it again next year! Next week, I start my summer of pictures! Woohoo! Check for it on Monday! [Technically...summer doesn't really start till Thursday, but I'll document my last day at school, plus the two that I really just don't want to go back :P]

Balance

Today...my mom asked me if I wanted a life...??? She said I do too much homework! Always doing homework, and I never do anything else. It made me think about what I would like to do with my life, but don't because I'm not given the opportunity...or actually I don't FIND the opportunity.

I also realized that I'm a total loser. All of my great friends are doing awesome things next year! Peer Leadership Team, Vocal Ensemble, Productions, Student Government, Dance Company...EVERYTHING! Seriously, name me a friend, I'll tell you what kinda fantastic person they are and the amazing things they get to do next year. And then there's me :) Katie...the one who does nothing. It's all my fault, and I know it. I'm sure if I auditioned for most of these things I coulda made it. But I don't have room. I'm going to jump start my career! [that sounds lame now that I put it down... :P] I just hope that all my friends don't forget about me, with their crazy schedules.

That sounds all sad a depressing, but read it with a smile on your face, the way I wrote it! I'm so proud of all my amazing buds! I'm gunna be the most supportive person ever next year, all do everything they need of me! Good Job guys!

But, I need more balance! I'll work on it :)

And Happy Memorial Day!

Wisdom from an old guy

I love Gordon...he makes me think some.

Productive

Sometimes I just like to think I'm productive...but today I feel like I got some things done! A little...maybe... :P

Catch Up

Today in English, me and Lauren were texting some of our favorite memories from Middle School. I have some great memories from that time, everything was so funny! Like the radiator, backwards hobo day, or Lauren's Greek costume. :)

Music

So true...I've been listening to my soundtracks that I got, and they really do change my mood and feelings when I listen to them! Why does that work?

Butterfly

It was so great today! Almost perfect weather. I went to the assisted living center today with NHS, and there was this cute lady who was painting a butterfly, and she was very upset that they didn't pull out the glitter glue, so we got her some and made it sparkle. Butterflies are a great symbol, they can mean almost anything...

Simplicity

Yes, especially since my life is starting to wind down, I've noticed that simple is great...but it's also pretty boring...maybe there's a balance!

Boring People

If this is true, than no one has the right to be bored! Including myself, cause I really don't want to be a boring person...let's make life exciting! I have so many plans for the summer and such, I hope that I can get it all done so I can consider myself accomplished and not boring.

Gratitude

We had a lesson on gratitude today...I need to be more grateful in my life!