EFY: "Might Be"

This week was amazing! I always think it can't get better and it does! Each week I learn how to teach better and get to know my youth even more. I'm completely in awe of these kids. They know how to have fun and do it in a way that is in line with the spirit.

Banner/Cheer off/Games Night

Ashley's Birthday CakeMe and the co co's Aimee Jo, and Kip Aimee Jo and her girls

Just the counselors being awesome

Me and my lovely girls

Kip and the boys GQ-ing it

Just some new things I learned this last week...

• Your life experiences are more interesting then random peoples stories
• 8 girls cannot even finish 3 pizza's
• Kids like to be in their element when they teach
• The green fan rocks my socks
• I LoVe ASL (I re-learned how to do my abc's)
• Straightening my hair is a waste of time
• Yay for Polka Dots
• Cruiser duty is the best!
• Set an alarm for head count
• John Hilton the III is basically awesome
• Girl drama doesn't have to be drama if you don't give it attention
• My brain has a limit when it comes to learning new names...
• Pray, pray, pray
• Getting to bed on time will make a world of difference
• I still can't do the PB&J properly
• Slow dancing is over rated
• Dance duty is bomb
• Using different kinds of media for devotional is fantastic
• I can live off Wheat Thins and Beef Jerky
• Dasani water is the best water
• Uncrustables are still gross
• Wear aviators and Converse and your instantly cool
• Sticky notes and note cards are a must have
• Everybody loves colored pens
• It's a small world after all

This week was basically magic. I wouldn't say it was better than past weeks, but it definitely was a lot of fun. Only three more weeks left, my heart is already breaking a little on the inside. I sometimes wish I could do this all the time... then I remember I would die of lack of sleep, but the desire is still there. I love teaching and realizing the words that flow out of my mouth are often not mine. I love seeing the image of Christ in my girls countenance as the week progresses. I love listening to their insights and learning how far ahead they are of me in spiritual maturity. I love seeing the change of heart they have. I love seeing them excited to read their scriptures. I love listening to their testimonies and having mine strengthened in the process. I do wish I could do this all the time, and then I realized I get to do 18 months of this. The desire I have to go on my mission has intensified 10 fold. The urgency I feel to have my papers in is surmounting. I'm excited more than words or pictures can express :)

Manti, Miracles, and Midnight

Notice: This is me being a slacker blogger and attempting to catch up :) A few weeks ago, my wardies and I trekked it down to Manti to watch The Mormon Miracle Pageant. This awesome two hour event takes place on the hill of the Manti Temple in Ephraim County where people from all over come to enjoy music, history, and culture.


The Mormon Miracle Pageant takes place on the hill seen here where locals re-create history. With stories intertwining from Joseph Smith, to Samuel the Lamenite, and a sweet story of Robert and Mary. It was really fun. I haven't seen the pageant in full since I was really little and couldn't remember hardly anything. Despite the fact that I laughed a little at some of the dancing and funny moments with the pre recorded audio it was a great activity.




Some of highlights of the trip:

• Learning how to play contact
• "Kick trash yo... did that just happen?"
• Having the torrential rain stop minutes before we arrived, a true miracle
• Playing jello in Casey's back seat
• Rocking out to Weezer for over 100 miles
• Hanging out with Besties, Wardies, and Roomies :)