Mystery Noises, Pillow talk, Heart strings

Tonight I am missing a few things:

SUMMER!

Pine Valley

Santa Clara Park :)

And evrything that comes with it: Warm Sun, dresses, water, no school, sandals, plants that are alive, St. George, random trips, BBQ's, family, etc.



My Niece and Nephew

Picnic in Pine Valley

Cutest things in the world.

I can't wait for their little brother to be born!

Pasta Factory/Working

Yes, this is Mike, 2010's winner of the Biggest Loser

Last day of work at Pasta Factory :(

Jordan Russell Wittwer



So this is Jordan. Really, I can't believe how fast 2 years goes. I never thought I would say that. I have been so blessed to have him in my life teaching me and brightening my days. Even these last two years he's helped me grow stronger and encouraged me to be my best self. No matter what happens when he comes home in 96 days I will be grateful the Lord trusted me to be in the life of one of his valiant sons.   

My beautiful Mommy

My mom is so sweet. She listens to me go on about my life even when she is so busy she doesn't even have time to sleep. I love her so much!

And KrisAnne

This girl is amazing. She has so many talents I can't even list them all. I miss laughing my head off with her. She graduates in a couple of months and I am so excited for her to go to college, meet an amazing husband, and be my best friend for the rest of her life. Lucky her. Haha :)

Just a few business items:

 *Jamie comes home in 6 days

 *I get to hear Sister Julie B. Beck later today

 *Lucy, Cody, Kaylee and I went and watched one of my favorite movies: "Pillow Talk" (If you haven't seen it, please do. You'll love it)

Starring Doris Day and Rock Hudson

 *I trained my first two people today. I think it went well.

 *I went sledding last night and had a blast. 

  

 *This crazy girl is leaving me for ten whole days! :(

 Savannah and I have many little adventures in our room. For example, the other night we were talking before bed and out of the darkness there was a creepy noise coming from our apartment. Pasuing, we both grab weapons-plastic hangers-and venture out to the living room to check if the door is locked. After turning on every light in our apartment I run to the kitchen and pull out my butcher knife. The door was not locked. We locked it, checked all the closets and rooms, and proceeded to try and fall asleep. We still don't know what the noise was. 

 Just another short adventure. On Valentine's Day we had FHE and after FHE Savannah and I returned to our apartment. Only to be trapped in our room while our roomates friend has a dinner with his fiance'. We were both starving and thirsty, so Savannah, being brave, peeks in the living room to see if she can get some food. It was dark, there was music, and no way to get food. So instead we took pictures of us being trapped. :)

 I am going to be so sad when she leaves me. She is the bomb diggity.

Sometimes the Lord blesses you abundantly when you don't know why and bending on your knees is the only way to appropriately thank him. 

And you can post on your blog listing only some of your many blessings. Both work. :)

Time is a Myth

Woah. Life is too crazy right now. Sometimes I wish I could press pause on my life and catch up! My good friend Colten told me before he left that life after high school went by fast, but I didn't really believe him. I believe him now. It's already midterms which means that I am a month and a half away from being done with my first year of college. I NEVER thought this part of my life would come. I realized last night that I have been waiting to go to BYU-Idaho since I was 13. Oh, yesterday I was talking to my beautiful mom and I realized that not only am I almost done with my first year of college, but I am turning 20 this year. My childhood is slipping away too fast. Anyway, there have been several things on my mind lately that I want to get out.

First, there's this book that has had a huge influence on my life. My Family professor had us read it for class. It's called Leadership and Self-deception: Getting out of the Box.

It's written by The Arbinger Institute. The concepts in the book have opened my eyes to a different way of thinking. Everyone in the world should read this book. For real.

The Biggest Winner is so awesome! My team is the best. The latest news is that we are officially in second place overall and first place for weight loss. They are determined and they are getting results. I am so blessed to be apart of this program and these people's lives, sharing in their little sucesses. Also, Crystal and Josh got engaged a couple of weeks ago. We are so excited for them. They are going to be the hottest newlyweds.

 Go Team Blue!

Pretty much at any moment Lucy could have her baby. Everytime she calls me, no matter what I am doing, I pick up afraid that she's going into labor and needs me to help her. Haha! On Tuesday I went with her to the Birthing Center for her weekly appointment. I know that everything is going to go well and that her and Cody are going to be the best parents. Baby Jane is a lucky girl, getting such amazing parents. Caleb Thornton is also a lucky little boy. He's being born into a beautiful family with faithful parents and the cutest brother and sister.

13 Days!

Elder Jamie Panganiban only has 13 days until he comes home! I AM SO EXCITED!! No one in the world could have a better older brother. I love him so much. His mission has meant so much to him and he has looked forward to it his whole life. I am so happy that he was able to go to Japan and serve the Lord as a full-time missionary for 2 years and 3 weeks. AND he turns 21 tomorrow! I hope he has a very happy birthday and isn't too busy that he can't celebrate. 

Speaking of Missions...I recieved a call last weekend from another one of my good friends Mckay Wayne Lindsey. He opened his call and he has been called to serve in the Brazil, Porto Alegre South Mission. He is going to be an amazing missionary. He has changed my life and I am so excited for him to change lives in Brazil.

Okay, I am trying to grow my hair out so that I can donate it to Locks of Love and it's killing me. It needs to grow a bit longer so that I don't have to cut it super short, but it's taking forever! It's okay though. It's worth it. 

One of the classes I am taking this semster is called American Foundations. It's just basically a class on the birth of our country and the Constitution. My teacher is a little crazy, but I love him. He is so passionate about the Constitution. He jumps around our class sometimes when he gets really excited. The only thing is that his tests are hard, but miraculously I have been able to get A's on the two he's given. I am taking Science Foundations also and it is pretty interesting. We just finished studying astronomy and now we are starting chemisrty (Yay!). After blowing our minds with crazy cool information my professor always asks us "Can you put God in a box?" I love that simple, but profound reminder every Tuesday and Thursday. School is so great. I am so thankful to be in college.

This last week the weather has felt so good in Rexburg. I have tried to take advantage of it and be outside as much as possible. I did get to run up to the Temple and around campus. It felt so good! Oh, the Temple opened again this last week so I got to do baptisms. Another tender mercy.

Life is great. I am so blessed. I hope that you enjoyed this super random blog. :) Have a great three day weekend. I know I am going to.