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I CAN'T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS!

Yeah, Something you should know about me...I'm a Christmas fanatic. Look at the picture. Need I say more? Christmas is magical.

P.S. I want Christmas!

The End

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I'm baaaaack! Yay! Did you miss me? Haha.

I do apologize for the big gap in my blog posts, I know it probably ruined everyone's life *sarcasm* =) but it's OK now, because I'm BACK! Haha. Plus...you do realize...I've been a busy woman! I mean, I got married, I went on a honeymoon to Kauai, and now we are finally, slowly settling back into "normal life." Ha! If there is such a thing for newly weds. Just putting aside the whole - living with someone new, and not just any someone, but a BOYsomeone...so many transitions in so little time. Life is crazy!

Even with all the craziness life has to offer...I have to say I feel so blessed to have such an amazing man by my side through everything. I don't know what I'd do without my, Matthew =) And we're MARRIED. It's official. I did it! And guess what? It turned out beautifully! Remember my satanic florist? She actually pulled through! I was so thrilled. Once I get my pictures from the photographer I'll definitely post them.As far as the honeymoon in Hawaii (my first time I've ever been there) it was magical! We got to do so many fun things! Snorkeling, kayaking, horseback riding, helicopter tour, pier jumping...every day was an adventure!

This is in Hanalei Bay

At the Princeville airport - 1st class, baby!

SilverFalls Ranch - We met so many sweet people here.

families are forever and ever and ever

This picture was taken 10 days after my wedding. Little did I know, it would be the last picture I took of my little brother.

I love this photo.

This was taken on the 3rd of July. This was the last day I saw Jesse before he collapsed Wednesday morning July 7th and died at 10:58AM. He's the handsome young man on the far left with the brown hair. He was 16 years old and was such a fun and funny kid! How special I feel to call him my brother =) To have him as an example in my life. The heart disease he had is called Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and a few members in my family have it, me being one of them. I've debated with myself about how much to share about the passing of my little brother, but really...I want to share what I've learned from this experience. I've learned that life gives you trials and tribulations and sometimes you don't always get good news or happily ever afters...but of everyone I've ever known, Jesse was someone who took those trials and tribulations and somehow or other he made them positive. He always said, "No regrets" and through the legacy he left behind I know when he passed, he had nothing holding him back. I love my brother Jesse so much! I love my family and if there is one thing this has reminded me, it's that every moment is precious. Every hug, every smile, every encounter, you just never know when it might be your last.

And although that may sound depressing, it wasn't suppose to be. I know that this life is not the end. I know that someday I'll be able to see Jesse face-to-face and give him the biggest hug in the world. How thankful I am for the temple and the power of temple sealings, comforting me that Jesse will always be my little brother. I know the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in true. I know this life is not one of chance, and every decision we make is consequential, hopefully bringing us closer to our Father in Heaven.

I didn't think this blog would be ending in my testimony but...there you have it! The reason this crazy life is so worth it.