basically the best day ever

Got called up to the office at school and was handed this:

Opened it and found:

some wonderful treasures. Complete with a nasty bag of crumbled Graham Crackers and croutons.

ok really... who has the best sisters?? 

I'm thinkin' this girl right here :)

reunion and eating turkey

Over Thanksgiving weekend, our highly anticipated family reunion took place! all 72 members of my Dad's side of the family attended, which was such a blessing. Some of these people i haven't seen in.. i don't even know how long, so it was so fun to visit and get a chance to "re-know" some of my awesome family! 

On Thanksgiving day we all participated in a 5k that Ashley and David set up for us and then had a delicious  feast thanks to my mom and aunts. 

As a result of months and months and months of planning, over the next few day we had several activities to keep us busy and entertained. We played minute to win it, rode Ashley & David's go-cart, went black friday shopping, yoga, golfing, murder in the dark, telling ghost stories, swimming, the car show, learning about our ancestors, lots of eating, and most of all, enjoying each other's company. 

On the dreaded last day of the reunion we sadly hugged goodbye, but also got some pictures done. 

Each time i am around my family i am reminded of how blessed i am to be born into such an amazing family that is always there to love and support me. I honestly don't know what i did to deserve it but i thank my Heavenly father everyday for them. 

This reunion was so fun and I look forward to more in the future! 

Winter Formal

This past weekend was Winter Formal! it was a blast! we had a HUGE group, 20 people! 

For our day date we actually did it the Friday night before the dance. We all made some pizza and then went to our park and played a bunch of fun games like three-legged kick ball, a pudding game, a flour fight and some other random stuff. Then afterwards we had some hot chocolate, hung out, and played Mofia. It was a really fun night! 

pudding game:

Then it was the big night! Amanda and Hailey were so nice to do mine and Shae's hair and make-up! It really comes in handy having a sister is Aesthetician school :)

Me & Nate

Our group!

For dinner we went to Valerie's house and they had their backyard decked out all pretty and we ate some yummy Olive Garden. After dinner we headed straight to the dance

which was my favorite part! we danced until we had nothing left in us! It was awesome! Definitely a night i won't forget :)