Ode to Hand-me-downs

it never fails to make me happy when i get a big bag of my aunts/cousins old clothes.

a mess.

We all have this problem.
well, all of us who are procrastinators or have better things to do.
But, it comes back and really bites when you can't hang out until you solve this problem. (according to mom)
I should probably get started.
Music is definitely necessary.
This is going to take awhile.
But it will be nice once this problem is solved.
My room is a MESS.

since i love editing photos

It's a Best Friend kind of thing.

                   after her week of efy and my week of camping,
                                it was time to get together again.
so we did what most people should do. we went boating/water skiing. it was only my second time, but  rachel has been skiing since she was tiny, so she is pretty much pro.

                               Best of Friends since 5th grade. I love every minute i spend with her.



Because...

I went camping because it was time for another family reunion.

I shared a sleeping bag with my cousin because it was quite cold  freezing at night.

I woke up at 5 in the morning because I wanted to go hiking.

I cried because I fell and got plenty of scrapes and bruises. (thanks grandpa for practically saving my life)

I napped because I was extremly tired.

I discovered I am quite good at archery and BB guns because I had a good teacher.(thanks uncle david)

I had to go to the bathroom in the woods because there were absolutely no toilets for miles.

I ate good food because food is always good when your camping.

We (me and cousins) made up a diddy and performed it because thats what you do when you are bored.

We told scary stories around the campfire because it was the very cliche thing to do.

I went on a midnight hike because the view was amazing.

We played Fear Factor because we are dare devils.

I took lots of pictures because that's what I do.

I can't wait until next year

because I love my family.

where have you been all my life?

i walk into wal.mart after my very successful drive there. and right where the "mileymax" clothes used to be, there is a new line called "bella blue: modest fashions" :) :) just picture all the modesty and cuteness from "downeast" but the wal.mart price!! yeah...pretty much the highlight of my day.

My slight obsessions...

taking pictures-

SMILE!! this word is often found coming out of my mouth. i love taking pictures!! my aunt michelle (yes, i am her namesake and i wouldn't have chosen anyone else to be named after) is a photographer. and i think that sounds like one of the best jobs!

running-

usually people don't go running for fun, but that does not apply to me in anyway!!

soccer-

i have been playing since  i was four. this is the one sport i will never say no to an opporunity to play. i also think that the job of a soccer coach is amazing.

sewing-

after taking clothing as a class for 2 years, i can pretty much make anything. well that's what i tell myself. i am currently working on a shirt and a baby outfit for my loving aunt ashley. i will keep you updated on progress.

music-

 i there is a way to listen to music at anytime or anyplace....i am listening to it.

school-

yes, school.

summer

-i love the heat it gives. the tan that i benefit from. the natural highlights it brings to my head of brunette. the friends i can hang out with. the relieved stress of homework. summer time is the best time.



my dad.

as we all know, Father's Day was recently celebrated.

so i would just like to write how amazing i know my dad is.

i know he loves me and would do anything for me.

and he knows how to make me laugh, and laugh hard.

i am soo very glad i am his daughter.

Oh dad i never thought that i would ever find the words,

to thank you for the many things you have done.

i want to say i love you fromt he bottom of my heart,

and i am glad that god chose me to be your child.

That was the song the YW sang for Father's Day.



my dad. young.





love of soccer.





he baptized me!





smile...its summer.

feet picture?

My first attempt ever at tye-dying

Extreme Sports: People Watching

For those of you who people watch for fun. or don't mean to, but do.
Seven Peaks is the place to go.
you see many different people.
girls.
guys.
kids.
elderly.
cute couples. (the few)
awkward couples. (quite a bit more)
and then the couples that should just... STOP! (the many)

then you see the families and adorable little kids.
or the group of teenagers, spending all day in the sun.
and every once in awhile you will get a loner...and you cant help but to wonder why in the world they would come to Seven Peaks alone.

the girls (or guys) who just come to tan.
The girls who need to tan. or just be outside more often.
And the poor guy who is burnt.

Trunks. Bikinis.( not recomended)Tankinis. One piece. And then the awkward swimsuits, where you can't tell what's goin' on!

It's not like we purposely people watch. But get a group of 15 year-old girls and its bound to happen.

How Great Thou Art

this morning i woke with the urge to sing hymns.

so i did.

Seek the Hero Within.

we believe + old friends + new friends+  counselors + testimonies+ heroes+ amazing food+ cheers+ skits+ soccer+ volleyball+ rock climbing+ concerts+ music+

matching T-shirts+ dancing+ classes+ inspiration+ eye-openers+ need for change+ laughing+ loving+ sunshine+ carnivals+ firesides+ wristbands+ endless fun+ games+ artwork+ efy medley+ name tags+ the switching of name tags+ breakfast+ lunch+ dinner+ picnics+ girls+ boys+ singing+ praying+ studying+ sharing+ dressing up+ 8am-11pm =

The best weekend ever.

The most incredible way to start of the summer.

 Youth Conference (NFYC) June 9-12.

(sorry for lack of pictures. my bad.)

soccer. sisters. sunshine. service. summer.

Soccer.
every morning. playing the sport everyone should love. working. running. trying to impress.
wondering if anyone has the same love of the game like me.

Sisters.
hanging out with those girls who are practically your sisters. loving every moment. talking. popcicle eating. walking. picture perfect moments. texting. eating. watching chick-flicks. you would have to be insane to not love that.

Sunshine.
more or less sunburnt. yes. i am sunburnt. but not regreting too much of it.

Service.
the developmental center. for those of you who have not had the privalage to atend this place. go. now. it is amazing to spend your time for someone else.

Summer.

Be Happy.

let us all be happy. no negativity allowed.

it doesnt matter what boy likes you or not. or if your bored today.

or if you have had a bad day. 

well, its time to go on and BE HAPPY!!!stop focasing on the bad in your life and start LIVING!!!

 i love my life and i cant wait to see where i turn out!!

so let us all listen to happy music and count our many blessings.

Let Soccer Begin Again.

It is the moment we have all been waiting for.

Yes, all the previous soccer girls have been counting down for this day.

Put my hair up, grab my cleats. See ya mom, I'm out the door!

Run to the High School. why? because open field for soccer starts TODAY!

Seeing beautiful girls that you haven't seen since last fall.

Catching up with your coach. whom you love.

Core work-out. running. running. and handling the ball,

Don't mess with us. we play hard and we might just shove!

Sharing the field with cheerleaders, football players :) and cross country runners.

Loving every moment of conditioning. just because you love your team like sisters.

PG Lady Vikings. this is where its at, for we are all winners!!

So let soccer begin again.
 bring on the laughs, great times, and sweat and blisters!!!

haha i hope you enjoyed my cute poem i thought i would write for the amazing soccer season to come!!!

this is a time.... SUMMER TIME!!!

this is a time to ditch the shoes. going barefoot and flip-flops.
this is a time to love the sun. so much that you will actually like being sunburnt.
this is a time for friends to become sisters in so many ways.
this is a time for summer romance.
this is a time to improve on anything you want! me? soccer.
this is a time to complete bucket lists.
this is a time to be care free and fun loving.
this is a time for swimsuits.
a time for shorts.
a time for otter-pops. the official popcicle of summer.
a time for not caring how you look. no make-up needed.
a time of family vacations.
THIS IS SUMMER TIME. ENJOY THE DAYS IN THE SUN. LOVE IT WITH OUT REGRETS.

new look.

my blog.

 major makeover.

heck yes!

tell me what you think.

any ideas?

This is how we party.

last day of school. which i did not attend.
at 7:30 i went to adam's house for a party. talk about highlight of my day!

volleyball. basketball. music. soccer. movie. trampoline. pizza. campfire. friends.

me and morgan and paige were shooting baskets and then they decided that they would rather be at jenna's party and so they left me. so i just kept shooting around.
then a certain boy, i have mentioned him before here. well he came over and started talking to me.
once we got bored of basketball he asked me if i wanted to go watch the movie. which was set up with a projector outside. this certain boy,set up a blanket for us to sit on, and then got us a blanket to keep us warm. we started out a few feet apart, but by the end of the movie we were right next to each other. And then there are your friends. who are sitting behind you. constantly saying anything and everything to make this situation as awkward as possible. but i actually kinda liked that part.
            so then that night, i dreamed about pretty much how our entire relationship could be this summer. it was a good dream.

but, there is a problem. i want to like this certain boy. i could be completely in love with this one. but this past week i have spent most of my time with another boy that i already know that i like. and then theres that one boy who you know likes you and you have liked him since 7th grade and you know you have made him feel sad by being around other guys. hm...any suggestions?
i think it would be amazing to have a summer romance!