1.15.2012

It was Christmas Time in the SLCity

This post about my trip to Utah is all of phone pictures, since I cannot get the pictures off our other camera at the moment. Hopefully that post can come soon.

I had school until the 22nd, and my dad and I drove down on Christmas Eve. There was no line at the border, and the lady was actually super cheerful! 



the mountain stretch



We made it to my brother and s-i-l's house just in time for dinner. Traditionally we have Chinese on Christmas Eve, but we switched it up and had Japanese. 


After all the kids were nestled asleep, I sat down with some Cold 911 herbal tea. After all semester being illness free, I get sick the last week.



We woke up, opening up stockings, and headed to church. I saw the most majestic Christmas sweater and had to snipe a photo. 


 After an amazing Christmas breakfast for lunch, we got down to business! 
I thought I'd include my thoughtful wrapping job. 
Daisy's done in.

the haul
Trust me, my grandma isn't violent, as the scissors may suggest! I was so happy to see these two; I hadn't since June! My grandma's house is like Temple Square- the best at Christmas. 

We had our own delicious meal back at my bro's house- fantastic food and even better company.

Bentley made some dessert.


We love Christmas!

That night I spent the last part of the day watching Home Alone, alone.



I visited Temple Square with my family. We ate at Blue Lemon, got hot chocolate, saw the sights, and went to the Church History Museum and Deseret Book.






I spent a lot of time with my best friend and family member, Maddie. (she appears on my blog here). We loved photoboothing with Kitty. 



We were able to visit my Grandma's grave and spend time with Grandpa. 




I loved spending time with my nieces and nephew! We went to Park City,



Watched Bentley's Cheer practice,


Ate dino nuggets, 
Snuggled with the grandparents, 


Squish fell asleep reading- adorable.

Played Wii in pajamas,



This girl made kissy lips better than me, 

and Squish helped me work it out. (Her jumping jacks are the cutest thing.)


Random Tidbits: I bought some clothes-


and read this book. 




I also reunited with my childhood best friends, Kelli and Calli! I love you two.




I also spent time at Helaman Halls with Becky- thanks for showing me around and I loved seeing you!



I don't have evidence, but I spent and another afternoon at BYU by going to a class with my brother, studying at the library, and met up with another best friend Katelyn! We hung around her apartment, made dinner, hung out with her friends, and went to a dance. It was awesome. I am anxiously awaiting college life!



I stopped at Maddie's house to bid adieu, and look what came to my email while I was there!


Second choice- I'm in!

Two weeks after our arrival, we departed after seeing Bentley's cheer competition and some tears.




OH Montana.


So Christmas Break was cool.




Love, 
Megan Marie

1.10.2012

New New Year


Here's my resolution list from 2011:


New Year’s Day

I have to post at this exact time- 11:11 pm on 1-1-11!
I wish this year:
(x) To blog more
I created this new blog that got me inspired to blog more often! I have some room for improvement, but I've still made progress.
(x) to get fit
In August I started 5-Factor Fitness and have lost 15 pounds. I still have probably 15-20 to go, but I'm really proud of myself!
(x) to be creative every day
Not everyday, but while taking my school classes this year I had lots of opportunities to create. I'm counting iPhoneography and journal writing for the daily part.  
(x) to ace the ACT
I got a 28 on the first try and never went back. I wish I could've tried again to get myself some good scholarships, but once was enough. 
(x) to apply to college
Applied and admitted to my second choice, BYU-I. I have to wait a bit longer to hear from BYU.
(x) to be in two productions
(x) to get a solo in choir

-to learn the guitar
I've learned a few chords, but I really got to work on this one in 2012. 
-to take more singing lessons
Same here- choir is nice but I'd like some one on one. 
-to communicate with my far away family more
I feel like I can still improve in this category. Blogging more will help. 
-to write a letter a week
I've written letters and postcards, but definitely not once a week.
-to go to the dance every month
Nope- peaced out by the summertime. 
-(x) (this comes by default) turn 18!
see here
-Love who I am every day
(x) Write more
-Got a new journal and blogged
-(x) Travel
Utah three times
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I'm really excited for 2012- I just love even numbers. I will be graduating high school and starting college. I wrote a list of resolutions in my journal and a few include:
-Have a goal to accomplish every day
-create more visual art
- read more books
I'll post about my trip to Utah over Christmas real soon!
Love,
Megan Marie

12.11.2011

Like a Child

I have returned from my hiatus to report on why I was on one in the first place! My school's musical- How to Eat Like a Child, finished performing on Friday night. We had seven performances total. Our best show was Thursday morning when we had 400 elementary school students in the audience! I have such good memories from this experience and amazing new friendships. I have loved this musical more than words can express.

Stoked to help with concessions




Geneva came to watch Saturday morning


Duck Faces




Some closing night karaoke 

Best friends!



My parents are the best! I love you!


The best director/teacher ever!

Clean up time = sad



best selfie/cat/karate/kid friends fo' lyfe!




This is a random assortment of photos, but I wanted to tell all the world how much I've loved this production, and I'm happy to have a bit more free time!


Love, Megan (Arlene) Marie