Remember the Alamo!

Don't ask me why, but for as long as I can remember I have been obsessed with Davy Crockett. I just remember hearing about him one day. And then I found his biography in the school library when I was in 4th grade. I don't even remember how many times I read that thing. I voluntarily wrote a research paper about him in school and I was constantly singing his theme song from the Disney movie (which you can hear in the youtube video I posted). For those of you who don't know who he is, he is a butt-kickin frontier man/ politician from Tennessee. He was one of the few who responded to the call for help at the Alamo, and there he took his last stand, as no one who fought in the Alamo that day survived. Because of this I have always wanted to go visit them Alamo. Well... this past week, I got to see the place of my childhood dreams!
We took a company vacation to San Antonio and I was way to excited to finally see the Alamo. I wandered around in awe, and I bought way too many souvenirs. It was awesome, and I can't wait to go back one day!

Ronnie, Isaac and I in the car on the way there

SO CLOSE!! I was freaking out by this point.

FINALLY fulfilling my childhood dreams at the Alamo! (Don't judge the bad foot tan)

My Hero :)

The Lone Star State

Hey y'all! Sorry that I haven't posted in a LONG time. This past semester was crazy busy, although that isn't a very good excuse. 

Here is the latest in the life of me:

School: I just finished my freshman year at BYU-Idaho! I loved every minute of it. It's such a great place. I made some wonderful friends and had so many amazing experiences. I am really going to miss it since I won't be back for 2 years. Oh and I changed my major... again... now I am an Early Childhood Education major. 

Texas: I feel like I have lived in so many places. Washington, Michigan, California, North Carolina, and now TEXAS. Weird huh? I have been living in the Houston, Texas area for a month now. I love it! It actually really reminds me of home here. I love being in the south again, and I can't believe how much I missed the humidity. Right now I am working for White Knight Pest Control doing door-to-door sales. It is definitely the most adventurous thing I have ever done. I have met so many wonderful people so far, and I am learning so much! 

Mission: For those of you who have known me for any great length of time, you already know I want to go on a mission. I have wanted to serve a mission since I was 12 years old. Well, now it's actually happening!! Since the church changed the mission ages I can go on a mission when I am 19, instead of 21. And guess what?! I turn 19 in less than a month. As of now my mission papers are complete and I am just waiting for an interview with my Stake President to turn them in. I am so excited to serve the Lord. I feel like my entire life has been leading up to a mission. I will keep you posted on where I am serving when I know! 

Here are some pictures of me and my adventures over the last 6 months. 

My boys! Dalton on the left and Shane on the right. They were both in
my mission prep class and made my semester amazing.
Dalton is now serving his mission in San Fernando California
and Shane is in the Mexico, Puebla North Mission. I am so proud of them and I miss them!

My best friend Dalton! 

My amazing drawing of a Sister Missionary

Mission papers picture!

Project Inspire! I spent all semester planning this 3 day service
 project service project.
 It was so much fun and an amazing experience.

My new roommate Maddie! 

Tucker! My bosses kid, AKA Ronnie's nephew. He is soooo cute.
And he lives next door. Yessssss! 

A little Inspiration for today.

Here is a little inspiration for you today! Go out and do something! Cause you are awesome!
Watch this video!
Right now!
Have a nice day!

Snow day!

The beautiful view on the way to Badger Creek.

On the road!

This semester has already been so much fun!
This is my first real winter with snow and coldness and it has definitely been an adventure.
I have fallen in the snow and learned how to layer my clothes so that I stay warm all day.
Lucky for me, I have found myself a cuddle buddy. His name is Adam Jackson and he has been my boyfriend for a whole 2 days now!
How exciting! My first college-big-girl-boyfriend!

My latest adventure was this past Monday. My ward took a trip to a school owned facility called Badger Creek. I had my first real sledding experience AND Adam ended up losing control of the car momentarily and we ended up in a snow filled ditch. Surprisingly it was tons of fun! Luckily we have good enough friends that stopped and helped us pull the car out of the snow.

Next on the agenda was sledding! After getting to the Lodge we put on all of our winter gear, grabbed our sleds, and climbed up the hill. It was so much fun!! I only ended up going down the hill a few times because it was freezing, but it was a great experience.
Shout-outs to Adam Jackson, Cassy Hack, and Taylor Cade for making my day exceptionally awesome!

 The scenery was so beautiful as we headed to Badger Creek. I couldn't help but take lots of pictures.

 I really wished my family was there to experience the beautiful scenery with me. Especially Preston and Lindsey. They have never seen the beauty of snow covered mountains in the winter. So these pictures are for them: Lindsey-loo and Little Man.

Adam drove us off the road...

Luckily a bunch of our great, manly guy friends stopped to help!

Me and my roommate Cassy!

Stuck in the snow after Adam drove us into a ditch.

Taylor and Me after our first sledding experience.

The Frozen Tundra... of doom

As y'all know... this place is ridiculously cold! I'm from the beach, I am not used to this cold nonsense!

Rexburg had it's first snow fall in October, and by the time I came back from Christmas break, there is a solid and thick layer of snow on everything. It's even gotten into the negatives since I've been here!! Luckily I just got myself a super cute new coat, and I have been stockpiling cute boots for some time now.

Meet the newest members of my collection! >>>
They just came in today and I am so excited! I can't wait for Sunday so I can wear them!

So how in the world do I keep myself warm in the frozen tundra you ask...
well...
Boots
Sweaters
BIG coats that make you sweat when you're indoors
Hats, Gloves, and cute scarfs that you're momma makes for you
Hot Chocolate
Lots of Socks
Cuddle buddies! (currently accepting applications)

Most of the time the cold isn't that bad. The worst parts are when you slip in the snow or melted snow inside the buildings... which I have already done. AND when you step outside and it's so cold your nose hairs freeze. Ick. Not fun.

But the snow is so beautiful and makes life a lot more interesting. Although I won't see green grass for a long time, i'm going to make sure I have fun in the snow while I can!

Might I add that it's 36 degrees outside right now, and I think it's warm!