Imagination

I really wish I had the imagination of a 2 year old. I had such a good time with Ty and Katie while they were here on an extended little stay here in Utah. Ty loved to play with the horses. He would line them all up in single file and laugh so hard at the sight of them all.
I will miss him....Until March:)

Look at that little smile. I give him whatever he wants! haha

My little Ty.

I can't believe I will be getting a neice soon! We are counting the weeks. I can't imagine how I can love another one! But I am sure I will find a way. Ty....Aunt Keek misses you! Be good for Mommy. I will see you soon.

Shopping Therapy

Well all else fails...a little shopping is the BEST therapy session a girl can have! Especially when running is not an option (because it is Winter). This could be a dangerous habit...but I have been known to be the worst shopper in the world. I am frugal, and do not buy something unless I love it. Well, this is my new moto! I found these beautiful TURQUOISE earrings...for a total of $12.00 at a local cute little boutique! I love my new purchases. ♥

Therapy indeed.

Twenty Twelve

It is a new year! 2012 is going to bring many amazing things! I can feel it.

Last year flew by didn't it? I think I learned more about myself in 2011 than all of the other years combined. I am so grateful that I had the courage to follow my heart, take risks, serve others, grow and become the woman I want to be.
The year ended with amazing holidays.
I was able to spend every waking minute that I could with Katie and Ty....untill Arizona called them back.
I got to go to Dad's and spend time with Wendy, her kids, my amazing Dad and new baby brother.
I was able to spend lots of time with all the family. I love the holidays for that reason.
I graduated.
I moved home.
I got a job.
I welcomed the New Year with a special new person in my life.

Here is to the new year.....♥ I cannot wait to see what it has in store for me!

I am missing my team. I knew I would, but I didn't realize how hard it would be, growing up, being an adult, and not really getting to see my best friends very often. These are some of the most amazing girls I have ever met. They will always be my sisters!

{Nationals}

Just the sophomores on our last home game

One win to Go...

I have finally come to the point that I want to talk about the National Tournament…the moment we have all been waiting for.

Overall, our whole season was an emotional roller coaster. There were very high highs, and very low lows. We have the most talented team I have ever seen, and luckily we were able to slide through most of our season with ease. We were challenged a few times throughout the regular season, but nothing compared to the challenges that arose at the National Tournament. I am a firm believer that ANYTHING…and I mean anything crazy and unexpected can happen in West Plains, Missouri.

You see more fight than anywhere else in the world. Everyone at the tournament is a winner. Everyone deserves to be there. There are underdogs and there are stars. Every single year, without fail….dreams come true and hearts are broken. There is a winner, and there is a loser. One thing that I have found is, no matter how rocky the road to a championship game may be….no one remembers the 2nd place team.

It breaks my heart that that was my team. We worked our little hearts out all week. We beat Barton College (Kansas), Iowa Western College, and the Defending National Champions- Western Nebraska....

We made it all the way to the top, to the National Championship game.

The game was against the huge powerhouse, undefeated Blinn College from Texas. I truly now believe that everything really is bigger in Texas. Anyway, without too much detail, we get beat. They were just the better team that showed up that night. We did give everything we could, and used everything we had but it was just not quite good enough.

I cannot really describe how bitter that loss felt. We lost the National Championship, and then had to stand there emotional, watching them celebrate with a little too much swag.

However, the sting did wear off and looking back now everything feels a lot better. I can now talk about the experience with a big smile on my face.

I got on the NJCAA web site, and nothing is mentioned about us. People remember the winners….only the losers remember how heartbreaking it is.

That is the brutal truth. That was the reality for my team. But, cheers to us for being the 2nd BEST team in the country! What an amazing experience to be there, playing for an audience of thousands. I felt more pressure, excitement, nervousness, and pride than I have ever felt in my life. I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to be there, and here for this past 2 ish years. I have come to love Rock Springs. It was always, always have a very special place in my heart. ♥

My apologies...

Well, well, well....It is that time of year again. You know, the one that I apologize for being a terrible blogger and getting too busy or wrapped up in the life all around me.

So much is happening...I mean Wow...I woke up to it being December 7. Where has the semester gone to? I am just about as close to being done with Finals week as you can get, I move home in 2 days, Volleyball is over....forever, I have to tell you all about Nationals, and I just might have a few other things to talk about as well. ♥ Just know, that I now can breath a little...I actually have time to do things for fun, and I will now be a little more committed to the blog...Oh, how I have missed you. Much love to come.

XOXO

Hello October

Hello October,
You sure have been good to me. Although I am only been into you for 5 days, it sure has been great. The weather has been nice, with the first hint of cold weather coming this morning (not like the 2 calendar weeks ago last year).

I think a lot of new changes are on their way.
We welcomed conference.
Welcome pumpkins.
Welcome scarves and sweaters.
Welcome my new Fall playlist of my favorite tunes.
Welcome new friendships.
Welcome my first tutoring paycheck.
Welcome October...♥