FiNaLLy 19 !!

So Finally i had a birthday!! And it wasn't just any old birthday... I was SpOiLeD!! Thank you everyone for making it so special. I got lots of Cards, Phone calls, Text messages, Packages and Emails. It always feels good to feel loved on your birthday!! I owe a BiG thanks to the Young's for making it such a special day! I Got breakfast in bed, Lots of hugs and kisses, A pedicure & manicure, Dinner in the city and then Rebecca took me to Mamma Mia on Broadway! (which by the way was awesome and we had such great seats...fourth row baby!!) Thank you David and Rebecca so so much!! I had a GrEaT Day and finally... I'm not 18!!!

FuN...fUn...FuN!!

I can't tell you how ExciTeD i was to see my friends, i have missed them So MuCh!!! We had lots of fun! We spent everyday in the city. You could live in the city your entire life and still not see it all (so so much to do) But i think its safe to say we got a cHuNk of it done :) We did 5Th Avenue, Ground Zero, Shopping, Statue Of Liberty, Broadway, The Late Show, Time square, The Today Show, The Beach, And lots more!!! But i think the best part about it was just being together, having fun and catching up on life. I am so LuCky to have such AWeSoMe Friends!!

Here is a little how our schedule went...

SaTuRdAy:

~Friends Arrived

~Dinner in the city

~Time Square

SuNdAy:

~Church

~Dinner

MoNdAy:

~Canal Street

~Dinner in New Canaan

TuEsDaY:

~Long Beach

~PF Chang's

WeDnEsDaY:

~Central Park

~David Letterman Tryouts

~David Letterman Show (Guest Pamela Anderson)

ThUrSdAy:

~Made Tshirts (The Today Show)

~Olive Garden

~Broadway (Legally Blonde)

~Sleepover In City

FrIdAy:

~Today Show

~Sheryl Crow Concert

~Breakfast In The City

~Dinner in New Canaan (Car Troubles)

SaTuRdAy:

~Shopping day

~Ground Zero

~Statue of liberty

~Birthday Celebration

SuNdAy:

~Dinner

~Goodbyes :(

“A friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future, and accepts you just the way you are.”

FRIENDS ARE HERE... FINALLY!!

Well they have arrived!! And... they are exhausted!!! They are down on my bed catching up on some sleep... that dang redeye wipes you out!! flying all night is not fun :) They need a good rest because for the next 10 days were gonna be on the go!... I AM SO EXCITED!!!!!!

MISSING...

So the other day i was thinking about all the things i miss most about home. (talk about make myself homesick!!) Here is the list i came up with...

BODIE AND ROXIE BARKING AT THE DOORBELL.
MOMS EARLY MORNING SINGING.
MY BED.
DADS FRESH GARDEN.
GRANDPA.
OPEN FIELDS.
MOMS PANCAKES.
LAUNDRY SHOOT.
CAFÉ RIO.
MY SISTERS.
DOWN STAIRS BEAUTY SHOP.
DADS ADVICE.
WINGERS.
MY SISTERS CLOTHES.
MOMS COOKING.
THE WILSON FAMILY.
MOUNTAINS.
GRACIE.
DINNER WITH COURT AND JER.
PLAIN CITY.
LUNCH WITH MOM.
OPEN SKY’S.

FAMILY.
QUIZNOS.
SUNDAY DINNER.
FREE HAIR STYLEST.
GARDEN TOMATOES.
STARS.
MY KITCHEN.
FAST FREEWAYS.
GRANDMA'S SUNDAY TREAT.
MADDOX ROLLS.
COUNTRY MUSIC.

Palmyra, NY

I can't even explain what a special weekend i had this last week... it truly was amazing. With my ward here in New Canaan i was able to go to Palmyra and all the many sacred sites there. We first went to the Printing Press where the Book Of Mormon was printed and that was awesome. We then went to Joseph Smith's home. It was interesting and humbling to see how little and simple his home was. We then had the privilege of walking through the Sacred Grove. The feelings i had there were amazing and i never wanted to leave. After visiting the Sacred Grove we then went to Hill Cumorah and that also was a very sacred peaceful place. We also had the privilege to see the Hill Cumorah Pageant. The Pageant was awesome and helped bring the Characters of the Book Of Mormon to life. Then on Sunday we were able to end our trip with having a testimony meeting in the Sacred Grove. My trip to Palmyra really helped strengthen my testimony and helped me understand and really imagine what happened to our dear prophet Joseph Smith. I hope that if you ever travel through Palmyra NY you take the time and visit the Sacred Grove.

The Sacred Grove
Joseph Smith's Home
The Printing Press
Waiting For the Pageant To Start
In The Sacred Grove

Good Morning America Welcomes... Miley Cyrus!!

Miley Cyrus (or Hannah Montana) came to NYC today for good morning America. I went to her concert last fall in Utah and loved it so when i found out she was coming here i knew i had to go :) Miley is so cute!! I don't question why so many little girls LOVE her! You should have seen all of her little fans dressed just like her, it was cute! I left for the city today at 4:00 AM and when i got there the line was already around the block three times it was crazy!! I was lucky to even get in! It was so much fun!!

The Little Mermaid

This last week i got to see my second show on Broadway :) My aunt and uncle came with the kids to NYC for a little family vacation and so i met up with them for dinner and a show. It's always good to see familiar faces :) The Little Mermaid was so good!! I love Broadway it's amazing how much talent some of the actors have. The shows are a bit pricey but it is worth every penny!!

My Trip To Washington DC

I had so much fun on our little road trip to Virgina and Washington DC. The kids were cute and i must say i lost count of how many times the kids asked "Are we there yet?" :) The reason we actually went on this trip was to see Rebecca's sister bless her new little baby Adam. I had alot of fun meeting her side of the family and am so thankful for the Young's letting me tag along. Wow Virgina and Washington were such beautiful places. And thanks to the Young's i got to see the many different sites in Washington (Never in my life did i think i would see the White house). It was all so awesome and made me feel very patriotic! I really am so thankful for all these opportunities i am getting while being here... I will never forget them!!