I am turning 25!

My year in review using pictures!

I have always thought that birthdays are an exciting time in a person's life and I think I still do but not so much in mine. I love to help celebrate my friends and family's birthdays, but when it comes to my own I think it is silly to make a big deal about it.

On the other hand, I realize this week that I am not old or young. I mean my Nanna that is in her 70's would definitely say that I am young, but my niece McKenna would say that I was old. She actually called me an adult while I was playing with her one day. She was the first person to ever say that to me. It took me a little off guard. I have never considered myself an adult. Really I have only been me. I don't' know what qualifies a person as an adult, but I don't think I meet those qualifications. I am turning 25 years old. That is a quarter of a century old... may even a 1/3 of my life has been lived, but does that make me an adult. I don't think so! I think adulthood is experience. I don't have enough experiences to fall back on to regard myself as more than a person between childhood and adulthood. I have much more to do and a whole lot more to learn before I can be put in the same category as all of the adults that I know.

All I know is that I am excited to be turning 25. I am excited because although I lack in experience, between last year and the coming year I have and will gain experience (not much, but a little). Last year I was able to learn a lot about myself and love myself. To be honest I think I have potential to be pretty great! I love my life. I love my job. I love where I live. I love my family (wish I could see all of them more frequently). I love my Savior and my Heavenly Father. I believe that I am one of the most blessed people in the entire world. No joke! In this coming year I hope to gain more experiences through travel, fun, study and what ever else comes my way. Life can be a pretty amazing thing if that is what you are after!

House Visit

Last night I was laying in bed (you know around 9:00 PM) and my phone rings. It is none other than ... the BISHOP. He asked if I was busy. Explained that he and his counselors were making visits and asked they could come by. I am not one to say no to the bishop (I also figured he was not outside my door) so I said sure. I hopped out of bed and 2 seconds later my door bell rang. I looked like trash, but let's be honest I really don't worry about what I look like. I ran down and opened the door and 4 men in suits came walking in. Their nice church suits compared to my disgusting sweats did make me feel a bit uncomfortable.... life goes on though.

They came in and we were talking. I thought it was random that they were even there, but ok! Finally the bishop got the point... a calling. I of course am clueless and that is typically why a bishop will visit you. The calling was no big deal, and actually I kind of wanted a new one. On the other hand, I might have to got to ward activities. I guess I will have to make some sacrifices for this one!

Then of course they left.

Trip to Missouri

Not only did Jenny convince me to start blogging in Missouri, I also got to see my Matt, Jenny and the kids! They are adorable and I loved it. Mostly we just played, but at the end we all went to Nauvoo. It was my first time and it was definitely a lot more fun with kids. I am so grateful to have them in my family! Honestly, Matt and Jen have some amazing daughters who I can't get enough of. Plus when you add Emma Cooper and Meg, that is just asking for a good time.

Jenny's done it again!

The influence of Jenny Dahl. Yes she has convinced me as well. But, I guess it is a good way to stay connected with my family...seeing as I don't use the phone much! We will see how it goes.