Did I mention?

Packing....

is my LEAST.Favorite.Thing to do? 

Well it is.

When Cleaning my room.....

 I found these pictures :) Going to the temple, to go and do baptisms for the dead.

 Then we went to Oreganos :)

The big pink chair! A personal favorite!

I miss this kid! He is such a great example to me. The people of Missouri are so lucky to have him. He is so obedient and loving his mission. Keep up the great work Elder! 

p.s.

I kinda forgot about these pictures :) but they sure do make me smile! This was one of the most eventful day in Hawaii! Tsunami day! We made an adventure out of it! 

Waimea falls ! 

Just the beautiful look out Pupakea (sp?) 

This picture is my favorite! This is right after we were done swimming! Seriously I loved this day. I wish I could go back and relive it. Olivia was the BEST roomate I could have asked for. Dear Hawaii I love you! 

Ill be back before you know it :)

Love,

Kait

Christmas Eve :)

I cant think of a better way to have spent Christmas Eve then going to the Mesa Arizona Temple. We were able to see Jordan Bluth sing songs about Christ and Hymns. It was an absolutely beautiful performance. We were able to walk around and see the Christmas lights, which were absolutely beautiful. Then we went into the visitors center and were able to talk with the sister missionarys. Then we went and watched the movie Luke II. It was a beautiful simple video showing the birth of our savior. It really put into perspective how he really was born in the most humble abodes. It was not some beautiful stable, but a place where animals were, but thats all they had. Mary was just so pure and peaceful. What a wonderful job she had of carrying the savior Jesus Christ. Christ was born to a family in the humblest of circumstances. Born to save us all. I am so thankful for my savior and the atoning sacrifice and that we are able to come closer to him through the healing powers of the atonement. I am so thankful for all that he has done, and for the true meaning of Christmas. And that we are able to celebrate his birth. 
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After the lights we came home and opened our Christmas Pajamas. To my surprize we got the cutest Footy Pjs ever! I love this family tradition. I love my family. I love this gospel. I love that we are able to serve others and I love this Christmas Season. Merry Christmas Everyone!! 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

I just want to Congratulate my best friend Courtney Burford and Brandon Addison on their Engagement!!!! These two are adorable and I am so so happy for them both! I love seeing these two together, they are so selfless and always doing whatever they can to make the other one happy. So kind and easy to get along with. Courtney has been such an incredible friend and I couldn't ask for better. I couldn't be more excited and happy for this couple. I love you Courtney!!!!! 

Its Christmas EVE!!

Its Christmas Eve!!!

I Couldn't be more excited! 

I cant wait to have a sleepover with my little sisters! 

And to go to the Temple Lights! 

And to read out of the Scriptures in Luke and the story of our Saviors Birth.

The True Meaning

Of Christmas!

Forgotten Carols!

The Traditional Forgotten Carols! Every 2 years Our families go to see the Forgotten Carols. This play has been going on 19 years and I absolutely love it. For those of you who have not seen it, this is a MUST. It simply brings in the spirit of Christmas, and remembering what it is all about. The celebration of our Saviors Birth, and the atonement and everything that he has done for us. The Forgotten Carols helps us see the Carols that have been forgotten and most of them are of the Saviors life and ministry.I cant help but cry when we all sing the last song " We can be together forever someday". What a lovely time of the year this is to be able to remember our loved ones and to serve others. It reminds me of the Scripture we all know in Mosiah 2:17, which reads, " And behold I will tell you these things that ye may learn wisdom; that ye may learn that when ye are in the service of your fellow beings ye are only in the service of your god". We ultimately are serving our savior when we learn to serve others. May you all have a Merry Christmas and remember what it is Truly about :)

wisdom teeth recovery

Grandpa and me :)

Just been recovering from my wisdom teeth surgery. Been living in these Cheetah Footy Pjs for the past 4 days. I have to say that they are rather comfortable. My Grandpa said, " Come here my little kitty" haha I love my Grandpa Gray, he is such a sweet guy! 

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

While I am at it.... I wanted to congratulate one of my Best friends Mandie Rudd and Payden Dallimore on being Engaged!!!!
These two are seriously one of the CUTEST couple I know, and I am SO happy for them both! I wish you two the best and couldn't be more excited for you two! I love you Mandie Lou!

I...Cant....Sleeep!!!

Ok.... SO I cant sleep! 

So I decided to write you all a post and tell you why.

I am getting my WISDOM teeth pulled in about 6 hours! 

And Frankly..

I 

Am

Scared 

to death!!!

I feel like this little girl! Thank goodness I am being put under. My mom got me some cheetah footy pjs for me to have when I get home...so thats comforting.

Wish me luck guys!

Christmas Caroling :)

 Jocelyn and I thought these reindeer were sweet :) 

 We had so much fun Christmas Caroling :)

 I absolutely love love Heidi! Her and I go way back to Freshman year of High School. Good old choir days! 

                                     Brother Ray teaching me how to do the "Whip"

 Got the hang of it! 

                                                       Look at Jocelyn go! 

 Heidi's baby Elias! He is such a cute baby and a happy little camper. 

It was so much fun to be able to catch up with some of my married friends and see how each of them have progressed in their lives. We all enjoyed caroling down the streets of gilbert in the back of a trailer. We were able to show Ben's Indian friend some of our Christmas traditions because he had never celebrated Christmas before. I am thankful for those meaningful relationships in our lives where we can build each other up and simply enjoy each others company. 

I am thankful for this Christmas Season.

Finals week!!!!!

 Almost.......Done......

Gonna rock me some finals :) 

Now thats more like it :) 

Always...

Be ready for 
whatever
life throws at you :)


The key is to BE prepared!!