11-8-10

My baby girl. My pumpy chumps! If it's possible for someone's life to be changed because of a 2 year old, then my life has been altered because of this 2 year old, Annie. This perfect little angel made me come to so many realizations about myself, and about this life. When I lived in Texas, Annie saw Jessica. She saw me for who I really was. She loved me with all of her heart, and would sit there and just hug me. She trusted me, and knew how much I loved her. She would play with my hair, copy me, and love me for everything I am. I love this little girl more than I could ever say, and I am so thankful to call her my cousin. She made me realize what I want in life is a family, and to have my own perfect little angel, just like Annie. Her spirit is so sweet, and loving, and she is exceedingly comical compared to most babies her age. I can tell she is going to be strong, and have the bravery of her mama. She is breathtakingly beautiful inside and out. She will have a piece of my heart forever and ever. I love you, Annie Pan!

-Pugus

11/8/10

On Saturday I went to a baptism for Kaleb Graf. It was such a spiritual experience and I felt so honored that my family and I were invited. Kaleb is such a sweet boy and has such a wonderful spirit. It was wonderful to be apart of his special day. Above is a picture of his youngest brother, Gabe. Him and his brothers were playing in the fall leaves after the baptism. They are so cute!

Watching them, made me miss my family so much in Texas. All the little smiles and all the laughter around when we are together...  The Grafs are such a wonderful family and I'm so glad they remind me of my family in texas: big, fun and happy. Without them and that reminder they give, I'm pretty sure I'd crack up here.

-punch

11/6/10

It's been awhile! I have been pretty busy with things, but now that my life has settled down pictures will be added regularly. yayyay! OKAY! soooooo... this is a picture of Toby, my doggie. I thought he would be a good picture to put up because he has been through everything with me these last past weeks. he has seen it all in black and white. I haven't been in trouble or anything just busy, as I have said before. School is so... ugh. You know? Thank goodness it's my last year in high school. Anyway, here is some stuff that have happened these past weeks: My brother is going to Hawaii for two years, My sister's play is coming up, went to the Art Institutes open house, my mom has started teaching voice lessons, Halloween came, friends birthday, end of school term one, and driving. So, yeah those are some things that have been going on. Not so exciting, I know. But hey, I'm looking at the good things. Today I'm going to a baptism so I might add a picture or two from that later. OH! And my sister is having a birthday party next week. It's going to be BIG. So, that will supply us with some fun pictures as well. Other than that I'm waiting for some good movies to come out and Thanksgiving:) So, until something exciting comes up I'll see you later!

-Punch

10-29-10

STARS. Last Wednesday my best friend, Elise and I went to a concert we have been impatiently anticipating for weeks. We drove up to Minneapolis around 8pm to prepare for the concert, Stars began there outstanding performance at 10pm. IT WAS MIND BLOWING. Probably makes the top five concerts I've ever experienced. The pianissimos, the swells, the drum builds, every single moment kept me in awe. I couldn't have asked for a better welcome home. Thank you, Stars for your incredible, and unique musical craft.

-Pugus

Today was the start of the general conference weekend, and it has been such a great day. The talks during the first and second sessions we so great. They were full of love and in each one the spirit was present. After the sessions for today, my mom, sister and I went up to the mountains to enjoy the gift and the beauty the Lord has given to us. The leaves on the trees are starting to change, and the color everywhere is beautiful. On top of everything else, we found out today that my brother's mission call will be here this Wednesday. I'm so grateful for the example my brother sets for me. This day has been wonderful and I feel so blessed to be living in this time and age and so thankful for everything that surrounds me. 

Punch

(p.s. if you have never heard the song Thankful by Josh Groban, go listen to it. It's amazing.) 

9/20/10

This last week I got pretty dang sick. It all started on Sunday. Throughout the week it got worse and on Tuesday I couldn't take it anymore. I had a sinus infection and I couldn't stay at school because I felt so nasty and weak. So I stayed home the rest of the week. It was horrible and went away way to slow for my taste. But Toby & the green couch helped me get through it all. Toby was always laying by me and almost never left my side & for some reason the green couch always seems more comfortable to me than my bed does when I'm sick, so I was happy to have both of them. Then, finally Saturday rolled along and I was all better. It was a long week but I'm happy to be feeling better again. 

-punch 

9/3/10

It has been a while, but these last few weeks of school have been super: busy busy busy busy... SO, here are some pictures of some of the things that happened to me during these last few weeks.

First picture: Driving. Oh driving... I've been "driving" around with my mom some. I despise it. That is all I have to say about that. haha.
Second picture: SKYPE! We got finally got a skype account! It's awesome!! The first day we skyped Jessica and talked to her and Kami's family, it was great!
Third picture: On this day my family and I went to seven brides for seven brothers at an amphitheater. Mr. Smith, the drama teacher at the high school, directed it. It was really good except for the couple that sat in front of us. if I could describe them in one word that word would be: disgusting.
Fourth picture: Our church put on a stake fair on the 28th. My mom entered a pie contest and WON! It was fun.
Fifth picture: I was sick over the 25-29. (My mom thinks it was a pinched nerve like she had. Whatever it was, it was horrible) I didn't go to church on Sunday, and I was still in pain on Monday as well. So, my wonderful friend "Little Star"(inside joke) brought me over some brownies:) great night.
sixth picture: John Mayer is an amazing singer.. he is even better live, if you can believe it. Wade, Krista, Christian and I went on Tuesday to see John Mayer&Owl City. It was at an amphitheater&it was amazing! We were sitting on the lawn with all the druggies, but it was so worth it to hear Johnny boy sing.

So these last past days have been pretty random, but each one has been wonderful in its own special way. Senior year hasn't been one bit hard at all.. so far.. but I feeling like this will be a fun year. I love my family and my true friends here. I'm finally starting to enjoy myself again.

-punch