Family

Excuse the messy kitchen, but I love this picture. Jason has decided to compete for the region social studies sterling scholar title. This is a great endeavor, and there is a lot of work involved in the process. This picture was taken the weekend before the competition was to take place. I went home to visit my family and help Jason with some of the last bits of his project. At one point, I went upstairs to grab something and came down only to witness this sight. All three of my other family members were giving Jason a practice interview. As I watched them, I realized truly how much I love my family. Not only do I love them, but I love who they are. I love that one boy's project is a project for all of us. I love that we all help each other in every endeavor in our lives. I love that I can tell them anything, and I love that I can look to them as examplars of the life I want to lead. Truly, I know that God knows me and that he knew I needed a dang good family to put up with me!

We may not have it all together, but together we have it all.

All my love,

Kim 

Tender Mercies

I'm posting twice in one day (judge me), but I have been incredibly blessed lately, and I wanted to post some tender mercies I have seen in my life these last few weeks.

• I was extremely nervous about getting a high enough GPA to keep my scholarship.  I signed up for some tough classes this last semester, and based off the calculations I did, I believed there was no way I could maintain a high enough GPA.  My mom and I prayed our guts out that things would work out.  I was beyond surprised when I looked at my transcripts this morning and realized that although my grades were all the same, somehow, my GPA had been raised.  Prayer and miracles are real.  
• My best friend's mission call was also another tender mercy.  Recently, my best friend, Jeanette was called on her mission to South Korea.  Jeanette has always been fascinated with Korean culture, and it was a neat experience to see her so excited and happy.  Although I acknowledge that not everyone gets called to the mission of their dreams, and that God still lives despite that fact, it strengthened my testimony deeply in  revelation.   Whoever made the final decision to assign Jeannette to Korea surely had no idea that Jeanette already loved that country.  However, she was still called to serve there.  Coincidence? I think not.  
• My last tender mercy is also a bit of an announcement.  

I finished my mission papers.  

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve a mission and consider it one of the greatest of God's tender mercies.  How fortunate I am that He allows me to be apart of this great work.  For that, I am truly grateful.  My availability date is May 15, 2015.  

All my love, 

Kim 

Proud Sister

I am proud to call this big goofball my brother.  I have been amazed by all that he has accomplished this year! At one time in his life, he was so incredibly shy that he would cry whenever anyone tried to talk to him.  Now, he currently serves as the Student Body President and speaks in front of the entire school routinely.

Jason not only won the student body election this year, but he has accomplished great feats in his basketball career.   He is a captain on his team and starts as a forward.  This season, he has averaged 20 points.  Yes.  That zero was meant to be next to that 2.  No typos over here.  The years of shooting free throws everyday in the gym have paid off.

Even though I'm a couple years older than this stud (really though...can I meet someone this good looking that I'm not related to?? Please and thank you), he has always been one of my greatest role models.  I'm grateful for his example of a worthy priesthood holder, and I know that he will do great things!

All my love, 

Kim  

Still Alive!

First off, sorry for the looooong break between posts.  I am in college now (at Brigham Young University...and yes it is the best university on Earth. And no I am not the least bit biased or anything), and things have been pretty busy lately! Finals are next week, and I should be studying right now.  That's clearly not happening though, so here I am! Catching up on the bloggety blog (this is kind of productive right?) Anyway, the first thing you need to know about are my AMAZING roomies.  They are all fantastic!

They're total babes, amiright?  From late night dance parties, BYU football games, belting Mariah Carey, and spending endless amounts of time talking about boys when we should be doing homework (I promise Mom, I really do work on homework sometimes), they've become some of my very best friends.

The second thing you need to know about college life has a lot to do with this:

Life's hard, but it's an open book test.  I'm so grateful to have this book to guide me in my life.  It makes studying, working hard, and making friends all beyond worthwhile.  I love the Book of Mormon! I love BYU! I love this Freshman year! And anyone who is currently reading this blog:) I definitely love you too:)

All my love,

Kim  

Beautiful Valley

Just a quick post to say: I live here!:) Its a total beaut!

All my love, 

Kim  

Happy birthday!

This last week has been too much fun! It all started with a crazy nerve wracking solo for a trek fireside. The song I performed was written by the 2nd counselor in the bishopric, Brother Reynolds. It was an absolutely gorgeous arrangement, and I was thrilled to sing it. The only downside was the huge spot on my dress from last Sunday's Top Ramen (second picture below). It doesn't look huge, but oh believe me, it was!! Watch out for that Ramen...it can do some pretty low things if you catch my drift. We also held a surprise party for my friend, Amber, and Jeanette baked a cake for the occasion. Celestial bliss is hardly a good enough description for that cake. It was divine (third picture below). Last but not least, we celebrated the Fourth of July this week. The day was filled with parades and some amazing fireworks. However, I was lame and forgot to take pictures of any of it. Therefore, the selfie Ryan and I took in the car will have to suffice (first picture below). I'm beyond grateful to live in such a great nation, and beyond that, such a great community.  I live among some unbelievably talented people who I am so blessed to call my friends and family. Looking forward to finding out how the rest of this summer adventure will unfold!:)

All my love,

Kim

Fun Summer Day

These last few days have been far too much fun! Yesterday started and ended with a bang. I got to spend the morning with these cute girl (pictured below). Then today, I got to have dinner at a place called Gourmandise with my extended family. They had strawberry cheesecake so I was a happy camper:) Loving these fun summer days!

All my love, 

Kim