I hate controversy.

This is probably the first and last time I will ever talk about something that gives me anxiety, so enjoy.

This whole week has been filled with controversy. 

Duck Dynasty. 

Same Sex Marriage. 

Brandeis playing Playstation One over the XBox...

okay that last one doesn't count, but I feel the need to tell you 1 thing about myself when it comes to controversy....I never get involved.

Mainly because I am a light-hearted individual that finds hope in every situation. Great trait right? That is why I am able to forgive easily and I rarely get offended. (currently boasting.) 

I married a man completely opposite to me when it comes to sharing opinions. He is always ready to express his feelings, which I think is amazing. He use to tell me all the time to stand up for what I think is right....then I would start to tell him my thoughts and he realized we do not agree on a ton of life changing arguments so he decided he likes me better silent. haha. (im jking...he is really understanding.)

My feelings when it comes to life changing decisions..for example: abortion, same sex marriage, marijuana....etc...is always the same....

Love one another and let God handle the rest.

I feel as a society we get wrapped up in trying to figure out who is doing wrong/or in a more religious stance..who isn't going to Heaven. In all actuality we really do not know the answer to many of these situations we are facing. 

I would never get an abortion, but do I judge those we do? No. 

I would never consider marrying a woman (I mean have you seen how handsome my husband is?) but would I ever tell someone they are in the wrong for being excited they can marry someone of the same sex? No. 

It doesn't matter how I really feel. You will never know if I agree with people partaking in either of those acts, but lets say I was against them..do I get upset when others are completely content with their decisions to act on them? 

I think we need to take a little breather from pointing fingers. 

I understand The Plan and know with all my heart that everything happens for a reason. 

https://www.lds.org/manual/gospel-principles/chapter-43-signs-of-the-second-coming?lang=eng

We need to not start a war amongst the ones we love and care for. We need to stick together and just realize that it is only going to get worse, but also so many amazing things are going to happen!

So many of my friends/family post what they believe and I fully enjoy reading both sides. I feel like it makes me learn more about the situations and helps better my understanding. 

I love America and the power of Freedom of Speech, but do not forget the evils that come with that....Freedom to Offend....Freedom to Loose Friendships....it is all wrapped up in the First Amendment. 

"Freedom of speech in a self-governing society demands that citizens act with moderation, respect, and responsibility."

Be positive. Be understanding. Be loving. Be respectful. 

-Jerilyn

Habits, OCDs, or Just Awesome

i have so many OCDs or weird quirks about me and now i shall share.

1. i clean my ears a few times a day. i go through a box of 500 Qtips in a month...do the math. if i run out i will put kleenex in my ears....

2. i sleep with my ears covered...wouldnt want bugs to creep in or someone/something to whisper into my ears.

3. i sleep with the fan on because i sometimes wake up screaming at the fan thinking its a spider...it was 1 time okay! step off.

4. i am obsessed with punctuation and capitalizing words that need to be capitalized...hence why i am not capitalizing anything on this blog...hoping it helps...

5. i rarely sleep with a pillow... we bought expensive nice ones and i feel like it isnt getting treated the way it should...its neglected.

6. i have to know everything about everyone...not just gossip-wise. i need to know all you favorite things, childhood stories, memories, relationships, food intake...it because a problem when i seem like im creepin.

7. i tell stories and over exaggerate alot...but i feel like it makes it better and more entertaining, but if you ask me something serious i cannot lie...which is a blessing and a curse... but i use to lie when i was younger...this is more of a new thing..haha.

8. i cannot sleep with socks on. nope.

9. all doors must be shut when i go to sleep. boogie man.

10. i have to drink a bottle of water every morning before i eat. if i dont i will get sick.

11. i take a lot of trash when i play sports....especially if im loosing. ;)

12. i will laugh louder and deeper than anyone you know.

is that enough? yep. need anything explained in more detail let me know ;)

Music Videos.

I love myself some 6 years later music videos...

I loved making them with my brother and sister in law growing up. This one is a gem. For sure.

Tres Anos.

As tomorrow nears I want to reflect on the best moments of the past 3 years...
Knowing that soon our lives will slow down and we will have to grow up....ugh. 

The Beginning. 

 We lived near the Hoover Dam so we went there alllll the time.

 Taught the man how to snowboard. Way proud. 

 Visited South Carolina.

 Myrtle Beach.

 Visited my grandparents in Moses Lake, Washington. 

Beach on Beach on Beach. We love California   

 Went through a brunette stage... 

Shared my love for Halloween. 

DisneyLand and Knotts all day everyday.

First Miami Heat game!

Bahama Mamas with the siblings.

Much needed Cousin time.

Family became our best friends. 

Went to Colorado. Nuggets game. 2nd row! Best night of my life. 

 

Also, another Miami Heat game! We love our basketball.

 Utah trips constantly. Best Friends & Snowboarding. 

Maroon 5 concert!

Best Friends wedding! <3 p="">

 Mexico!! Aye Aye Aye! 

We are always told we travel too much... Whatever. haha. 

We do. I am well aware! 

I love my life! 

I am completely happy with who I chose to spend forever with. 

He is kind and patient and loves me for the crazy girl I am. 

Everyone that meets him tells me how lucky I am....is that a stab on me? 

How did I snag that?!?

25th Birthday.

Yep. That is happening in less than 3 months. 85 days if you care.

Well, like last year this number is DEPRESSING. 25! ANCIENT.

So, my favorite person....Loren Truman gave me the BEST idea.

25 things in 25 days.

These are either my FAVORITE things or things that I have NEVER done. Great right?

Now, I am a planner...and spontaneous...best of both worlds right?

I am going to start an ongoing list until we weed out the bad and ugly and come up with 25 super fun things to do.

1. Play my guitar on the strip for money with my girl Loren by my side.



That is all I got.

Give it up.

On Sunday in church we got a little off topic and someone mentioned missionaries and how they leave everything behind to serve the Lord. There are a lot of religions that go out and preach the good word. I am not sure the criteria for other religions but for the LDS (Mormon) church our missionaries give 2 years to the Lord (or 18 months if you are a girl and the elderly have more options). Their only contact with family and friends back home are the 4 phone calls home (total) and the weekly emails/letters.

That seems standard. Especially if you are a member you completely understand all of that.

I was sitting there thinking about EVERYTHING they give up. I have never fully thought about it.

Friends
Phones
Movies
Sports
Marriages
Births
and for the elderly their home...leaving everything. 

Just think of all the crazy things that happen in 2 years. 

I always think "that isn't so hard" but when I really sat and listed all of the things they give up it really makes me appreciate them even more. 

Your love for the gospel has to be so strong in order to leave all of that behind for 2 years. 

730 days.

When I chat with the missionaries or see them riding around town I don't look at them as young 19 year old boys that were just enjoying their favorite sports team or tv show and texting their girlfriends and now they have no contact with any of that. How admirable. 

We need to be more grateful for our missionaries and the sacrifices they give. 

Would you be able to do that? And if you have gone and served a mission how hard was it? 

"Best Two Years"

In the world we live in today it is hard imagining something being known as the "Best" not involving technology or socializing with family and friends.

I think we all need to sit down and really thank the missionaries. 

I am grateful for my husband who served in South Carolina. My Brothers' who served in Russia and Chile and my brother-in-laws who served in Canada and Chile (still currently serving).

-Jerilyn

Dear Me.

My 16th year of living was the hardest. I wish I could go back and give advice to myself. So, if in the future we can teleport (fingers crossed) I would hope my super cute self would be able to read this.

Dear Jerilyn,

Welcome to the sophomore year of high school. Can you believe you are a sophomore? Now that I am 8 years older we need to discuss the year you are about to have. It won't be easy.

This month (October), 2 weeks before your birthday your best friend will go to homecoming with your ex-boyfriend. It will hurt, I promise. You will write in your journal expressing your heartache...you need to remember that it is your best friend and she has no intentions of making you sad. 

So much drama will happen in cheer. It is hard being co-captain when so many others wanted the spot. You need to stay positive and try to incorporate everyone in decision making. These girls will be your best friends and you will be around them for a few more years, so do not burn any bridges. 

November will be the hardest month of your entire life. Your sister will have her baby and give it up for adoption. This will devastate you. It won't be easy watching the process and imagining how hard it must be for your sister, but you need to stay strong and be involved. When you are in the room and she is about to start pushing, just leave, or you will pass out. Remind her you are sorry for yelling at her and telling her she is a guest in your house. You do not mean it and you love her. 

You struggle with your ex boyfriend. You will cry daily during lunch by the stairs. You won't have friends. You will feel alone. You will cry on your bed and your mom will beg you to tell her what is wrong. It is time to open up. People do love you. 

Later that month you will have to start going to a psychiatrist. Do not lie to her. She will help you so much. She will remind you of all the amazing things you can become. You will see her about 6 times and then you will feel 100% better and more confident. Remind your step dad you love him for taking you every Sunday to see her.

In December your mom will have an emergency hysterectomy. You will have to take her and then drive to school with a permit. You will survive and she will recover! 

January is a breakthrough. Be grateful you are no longer allowed to see your ex. It will be hard. You will see him daily and he will have the same friends as you. It is time to move on. You are strong. 

February you will start liking a new boy, but will be embarrassed to admit it... This might be the best idea. Easiest way to get over the last one. As you like him, remember who you are and what you stand for. Even when your new friends and boyfriend make bad choices, you need to make good ones. It will be hard, but worth it! 

This boy will break up with you for another girl. His lost. Remember that. I am sure he will regret that decision for years. 

Cherish your best friends. Especially Sydney. You will come to find out she will always be there for you so do not be afraid to let her know how you are feeling. 

Your family loves you. You will realize this in November when you have the hardest time loving yourself when you just want to hurt yourself. Your brother, Drew, will always protect you and Ron will fight for you to feel better. You will never explain to your friends and family what you went through, but remember everyone cares. 

Junior year is around the corner and it will be a blast. You will find a new confidence and your group of friends will grow and strengthen you during the rest of high school! Never forget your worth and always remember how loved you are!

You will grow up to love yourself. One day you will smile and laugh really loud for endless hours. Some day you will marry the most amazing man that loves you for everything you are. Hold on to this and never forget your worth. You deserve so much. You will be happy, I promise 

Also, I love you.

-Jerilyn

Missionary "Girlfriend"

I look back at the 2 years my husband was on his mission and feel the need to evaluate the good, bad, horribly ugly mistakes and accomplishments I made. This post is dedicated to all the lovely ladies still "actively waiting" for their "boyfriend" to return home from a 2 year mission.

WARNING: you, yes you...might not like this.
WARNING: I speak from personal experiences.
WARNING: I have learned from my mistakes.
WARNING: You need take this seriously. I am 100% serious.
WARNING: Brandeis once told me to write a book on this subject since I am really passionate about it.

I feel I am very blunt and real. Some Most days I hold my tongue and let people live in this fairytale.

Now, I have wanted to write a blog post about this subject since the day I started to blog...so no, you personally did not make me write this...so do not take it personally, but instead learn from it.

I was at one point in my life what you would consider a "Missionary Girlfriend" which is a horrible, gross, barf worthy term. I would never have called myself that and I never ever ever called myself Brandeis' "Girlfriend." Ever. In fact I technically never had that "title" until he came home from his mission since I strongly am against dating seriously before a mission....Now, I knew I loved him...I actually realized that a few days before he left on his mission. I knew the day he gave his farewell talk that he was the most amazing person I have ever met and that he would make someone so happy one day and I wanted to be that girl. BUT I had priorities.....

I have learned so much about what it takes to "wait" for a boy. Not only did I "wait" but my oldest sister in law did also. I think her experience with my brother on his mission taught me the most.

Background on Kelsea and my brother Brandon: They dated in high school until he went on his mission. If I know the story correctly I am sure they dated 2 ish years before his mission, so not just a few months...thats the part that matters...they loved each other. As an 11 year old watching my brother leave on his mission and seeing Kelsea heartbroken I remember thinking.."i don't want that." I am the craziest non-emotional person ever. I hate being sad and I hate missing people. So, I knew I would never want to be so wrapped around a boy when he left on a mission.

While my brother was gone Kelsea never came over. I remember being really sad, but if you know my mom you know that she had a "No Kelsea" policy. I was so sad. I have loved her since I met her when I was 9. That 2 years went by fast. Now that I am older I have heard stories of the dates and "boyfriends" Kelsea had and all the experiences and growing up that occurred while my brother was gone! After 2 years my brother came home and they were soon sealed in the temple and are still together after 11 years (I hope I did my math right.) So crazy. Life.

Now my story: Brandeis was not expecting me to write him. He told me that when he got my first letter he was so shocked. So, when I tell you I was standoffish towards him and never got too close...I mean it! We never "made out" while we liked each other for those 6 months. I was completely devoted to him going on a mission and me not being sad once he left. The day he said "goodbye" to me I gave him a side hug...A SIDE HUG. SO PATHETIC. I think Heavenly Father was holding my hand through the whole process. Knowing you love someone and not crying when they leave for 2 years was hard. I just thought to myself, "Be strong for him." Saying goodbye to family, friends and someone you love is not easy so I knew I had to keep in my feelings and be strong. My first step for myself to cope with him being gone and not getting depressed was to date. I went on a date before he went to the MTC. That is within 2 days of him leaving. haha...  I went on dates frequently. I even had 2 boyfriends that lasted 2-6 months. Those boyfriends were key to progressing like I did while he was gone.

Each boyfriend helps you grow. I am not saying go get in a serious relationship, but even dating someone more steady for a while wont hurt. I learned so much about what I wanted and didn't want from my future husband by the boys I dated. After each break up I would think, "Brandeis is so amazing, I cannot wait for him to come home." Truth. Dating other solidified my love for Brandeis. When Brandeis had a little less than 6 months till he came home I was talking with my bishop and he told me something that seemed so crazy and rude at the time, but I am so grateful now to have heard. "There is a chance he will come home and not feel like you are good enough." Wow. Slap to the face. Here I was reading my scriptures daily, attending the temple and basically being as perfect as you can get in this world and I was told I wasn't going to be good enough. Best advice ever. I knew I needed to be on his level. When missionaries come home they are 100% different. The same things are not funny anymore...they no longer want to run and get slurpees AND hot chocolate at midnight.. It is devastating. I had 2 brother's return home from missions and they were completely different. Its a fact, so do not think yours will be different.

If you do not progress and change for the better they will leave you behind! There is a reason only 2% of Missionary "Girlfriend"s become Missionary "Wives"....

I know maybe 10 girls right now actively waiting for a missionary and all I can say is, "Im sorry." I just feel you are completely wasting your life when you could be having amazing experiences and learning so much! Now, if you are one of these girls do not get upset at me for all of this because honestly, you are not even sure if I am wrong or right! I think of all the great things I did with those 2 years and the boys I was able to meet and learn from. These 2 years are for you to date and make sure you are making the right choice. Yes, your missionary is AMAZING and PERFECT, but maybe when he gets back you realize he isn't perfect for you anymore... Wouldn't you feel so upset at yourself that you pretty much threw away 2 years of prime dating/fun time crying at home over a boy that is 100% enjoying himself and not spending every free time thinking about you?!

Now, I did cry. I cried the first time after 3ish months of him being gone. I cried after each breakup I experienced or every time I met a boy that ended up treating me bad. I cried to have Brandeis around to talk to...but I got over it and pulled myself together real fast! I never cried around people. Crying over a missionary is for weak people! Be strong! If you are faithful and pray and read your scriptures you will not be sad they are gone! You will only find peace knowing they are going to come back a stronger more obedient and amazing man that could be your husband one day!

When Brandeis finally came home I was a mess....it is not an easy decision to finally date the 1 person you could marry. So, be prepared. I dated enough boys while he was gone that I knew for sure he was going to be perfect for me and what I needed... If I did not date and I just sat around with my Brandeis shrine in my closet, I know I would have not been as prepared as I was to get married. I mean, you will be with this person for ETERNITY! Enjoy the last 2 years you have as a single hottie! :)

I feel my long rants are all out on the table now. I would say all this to your face, and some of you I have, but I know when you are 'actively waiting" you are usually at an 8 or 9 on the "I am about to cry if you say his name or even the country my boyfriend is in" scale...so hopefully reading it seemed more gentle and loving.


Mistakes I made while waiting:
Emails. Do not do it. Can you not wait for a dang letter? I know it might take awhile to receive but they are only allotted a short amount of time for emailing and that time needs to be spent emailing their family. Receiving an email does not make your life better...it makes it worse since you just miss them more.

Family. Family is always #1. Some things I have learned since getting married is Brandeis spent more time trying to communicate with me than writing diligently to all his siblings. You need to remember (especially if they have large families) that their family is forever...you currently are not and might never will be. Imagine all those missionaries that never get married to the girl they spent all their time writing and trying to build a relationship with when they could be building that relationship with their family/the Lord....shame on you and on me!


List of things to remember.
1. Let yourself move on...even if it is just mentally and not in your heart. DO IT. Date. It's not a sin, I promise. No one will judge you if you date, we will actually applaud you.
2. Try to not elaborate on how much you miss them. I promise they never think "I miss her soooooo much" until they see you babbling through an email how sad you are without them. A quick, "I am proud of you." will do the trick. Or maybe a catchy saying. Brandeis and I had one. It was 2 words and meant everything to me when he would write it. More than him saying "i love you and can't wait to marry you and think about you every night when i see the moon knowing its the same where you are at."
3. Do not break rules. Even the grey area ones. Remember there is no grey..just black and white.
4. Send packages and letters. They love this. Make them generic and fun. and LOTS of candy. Brandeis loved when I just sent candy. (this part was something brandeis told me to tell you to do. haha)
4. ALWAYS BE UPLIFTING. I always ended my letters not with a "baby i miss you and love you." but with a scripture or my testimony then at the end i would tell him to be strong and to never regret a day he is out there since it will be over sooner than later.

I hope this helped someone....I do not mean to make you upset if you are...just trying to help and give you some insight from someone who has been there....don't forget...I have been you.

If you don't listen to anything I just said or just straight up think I am wrong then aoookay. I am fine with that...just as long as you continue to better yourself and have really good experiences in between the times you cry yourself to sleep.

Jerilyn...saving one girl from being depressed and wasting her amazing youth one blog post at a time.

Choices

Hi! Welcome back.

I feel the need to post....more? I think I post plenty. I don't really have much to say too often, but when I do it is preeettty serious. 

We make choices everyday. I think we make HUGE choices daily. Think about it. Should I wake up and get to work? Should I wax off my eyebrows? Is today the day I eat my bodyweight in Angelina's pizza? Yes. 

Every day counts! 

I have made so many choices lately. I recently began Esthetician school. Crazy right? I remember getting facials before my wedding and thinking, "I want to do this." That was almost 3 years ago! 

I had the hardest time deciding to start school. I sat there with my super impressive college transcripts knowing I had 1 semester until I could apply to dental hygiene school which was a childhood dream and knowing that I did not want to do that anymore. I think I have known for a few years that I did not want to that anymore, it was just hard feeling like I was letting myself down. It is hard having something you have wanted to do since 2nd grade and trying to talk yourself out of it.....Here is how the conversation went.

"Alright Jerilyn. This was NOT easy. In 3 years you could be a dental hygienist."
"But what if I don't get accepted the first go around?!?"
"Then you will have 4 years until you are finally done and have some sort of career for yourself."
"Maybe I should try something I will equally enjoy?!" 
"Like esthetician school? That is only 6 months!"

So what it came down to was time. As previous posts have declared, I am crazy about time. When I thought that I could finish school in 6 months or in 3 years the first thing I thought about was having children.

I know it seems I never want to have one, lets be honest most days I don't, but I want one. NOW. Like today. I don't want to wait 9 months. This doesn't mean we are trying currently to have a baby, but the possibility of us having one in the next year or so it very high. 

So, I began esthetic school earlier this month and I finish in December! I have so many different choices to make. I love the facial side of school, but if you know me at all you should know I love makeup. Like more than normal. My dream would be to do the makeup for the actual ads...like Mac. Who knows what I will do when I am out....I keep thinking maybe working at a doctor's office with people with skin conditions and helping them feel/look pretty again. That would rock. Or of course, I always have eyelash extensions to fall back on...

I just want something I can do 2 days a week and not be stressed when I get home.

IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK?

Well, thats all. 

Make good life altering decisions today. 

-Jerilyn

Love & Marriage

The title reminds me of one of my favorite shows to watch as a child....Married With Children. I remember being upset when the show started airing at 9 pm instead of 8 pm and my mom would not let us stay up to watch it.....Lets just say I was never big on watching cartoons. 

I have had many conversations lately about marriage.

I have friends about to get engaged, some about to get married, and some getting divorced.

It is crazy how different each occurrence is. Currently, I am heading into my 3rd year of marriage. I think that is a huge step. Lets be honest with ourselves, that rarely happens these days. I know plenty of people who have gotten divorced already. 

I am trying to fathom what happens in our lives that make us in the end separated from the one person we thought we could not live without?

I am a firm believer that we could live a completely happy life with a plethora of different individuals, but in the end you need to be with someone that makes you want to be a better person and always stands by your side. 

There was one main reason I waited for my husband while he was on his mission for our church. I never wanted to see him hurt. Even to this day whenever he is sad or worried it makes me anxious. I use to have bad anxiety attacks when we first got married. I hated seeing him stress and it would make me a little crazy. I have finally controlled my anxiety, thankfully, but I still get worried whenever he has any conflict in his life.

I have never felt like this towards anyone in my life. I grew up pretty heartless. My mom would say,"You don't have a heart" or "One day you will cry"...

I think it is crazy living day to day with the same person and never expecting yourself to get bored. I think that is one of the reasons relationships are not lasting. Don't kid yourself! Marriage is not always super fun or exciting! Most days Brandeis comes home and lays down and then eventually we wake up and start all over. We don't always go on super rad dates and laugh all night at How I Met Your Mother. I mean, we do that often, but what about the 150 other days of the year where you are just going through the motions of life? Life is hard and tiring. 

A friend the other day said, "THIS IS NOT LIKE THE MOVIES!" and yes she had raised her voice. 

I think that is the main reason so many things are failing when it comes to relationships. Most people expect waaaaayyyy too much. We need to simmer down and realize that not every day is going to be perfect and eventually you will be upset with the person you said you will love and be with forever. Brandeis upsets me. I know right? He seems like a gem. Well, he is not and sometimes he makes mistakes. I love him completely and I plan on loving him forever and ever! 

I have been upset so much lately because I feel our generation does not know what it is like to work for something. We have all, at one point, been given way too much. We all have the latest gadgets and the nicest clothes. (thanks parents) BUT this has made us picture the real world as something that it is not. It is not easy and nothing is just handed to us anymore. So many people spend the first year of their "no longer under parent control" life, married. (I am saying this since most people I know get married way too fast and have never really experienced life.) How hard do you think that is for them?? To finally be able to make your own choices, but also deal with all the hardships and challenges of life WHILE trying to build a relationship with someone you do not really completely know? 

Rough. 

I do not envy any of you. Yes, I was married right before I turned 22, but I also lived on my own for 3 years and paid my own bills (some months my mom did help me, but that made me learn so much). I do have a husband that, besides his mission, never lived on his own and always had help and guidance from his parents. This made our first few months of marriage very hard. I knew a lot about hardships since I was poor throughout college and had to figure out how to pay my bills with not enough money in my account. My husband never had to experience this. He would tell me we can't "spend any money this week" and then I almost run out of gas since I thought we had no money when really, we did, he just wanted to be cautious. Our understanding of when we are "poor" was completely different. 

I have grown up so much since the beginning of our marriage. I am grateful we have moved past all the beginning of marriage hardships and were able to stand by each other in everything. This world is only getting harder. It gives me peace knowing I have someone that will always be by me and able to help me through everything. 

I am grateful we have decided to wait to grow our family. I have learned to love Brandeis more since we have been married and I think having someone in our lives to take up my attention would have robbed me from so many good experiences with him. I know having a baby is a blessing and I am happy for all my friends that have had babies or are having them soon, but I am confident we have made the best choice by waiting! Before we have a baby we will have at-least 3 great years behind us that has allowed us to grow stronger together. 

I guess my main point is.....quit giving up on love and make sure you are fighting for that one person that is perfect for your needs! Do not settle. Do not rush it! In the end we all have someone that will make us completely happy and hold our hands through all the bad that is going to eventually happen.

Enjoy falling in love, you will eventually just be in love and will never have a first kiss, rush of holding hands for the first time, or any of those super exciting things again. So, enjoy it!

-Jerilyn

Cheer.

I love myself some cheer competitions.

Today I had to go to the Orleans Arena to sign in my team for our competition tomorrow.

I was looking at the stage while they messed with the lights and sounds.

I just love it. I love it all. 

I love when they work together and finally fully complete everything they have been working for. 

I hate the week of competition though.

I can never sleep. When I close my eyes I replay all the places we messed up that day. 

It is killing me slowly. I wake up before 4 am every morning and wonder if I should just wake up...

Only 2 more competitions after tomorrow and I will no longer be a coach. 

I might try to find a way to weasel myself into a team part time....any takers? 

Fine.

That's all. 

See Ya Never 2012.

2012 was a crazy year. 
Here are my Top 12 moments:

12. Going to Nationals In Texas for cheer. It was a crazy time. Straight from a movie.
11. Brandeis starting his job at RC Willey and being top sales after 2 months!
10. Turning the awful age of 24! Best birthday/presents/everything.
09. Baby Brighton. Love her. 
08. Cliff jumping with my bestest friends constantly.
07. Having everyone and their mom being pregnant. Kylie, Kelsea, Courtney, Kimberlie, Whitney etc..
06. Best Friend getting engaged. So happy for her. 
05. My new Fender guitar. It's a beauty. 
04. Becoming best friends with Lori. She is my new ultimate favorite person. & Meeting my girl Ashley, I love me some Ashley on a daily basis. 
03. NBA games. Heat/Jazz was amazing. Nuggets/Spurs was INCREDIBLE sitting 2nd row.(**so grateful for my favorite little brother Blake moving there and being such a goon.**)
02. Going to the Bahamas with my brothers and their wives. It was so much fun and beautiful!
01. Celebrating 2 years of marriage on August 14. 

I realized while making this list that I did WAY too many fun things this year.

PFFT. Who am I kidding, I always do fun things. 

Well. Lets just say this year has been the best year since 2010.

I am so sad to see it end but doesn't 2013 sound exciting? 

Maybe we will add to our little family.

pfft.