14 DAYS

14 days (yes 14) until Christmas!!
Am I excited to have a day off of work or to get spoiled rotten? No. I'm excited to talk to my cameron.

Last time we talked it was mother's day. SEVEN months ago. I went to his house and his mom talked to him for about 10 minutes, then I got the phone. We ended up talking until midnight (philly time). We talked about school, investigators, companions, friends, and how excited we both were to reach the one year mark. Well the year mark has come and gone and everything about both of our lives has changed. I am so excited just to hear his voice and his laugh. I am excited to hear him talk about those he teaches and about his growing knowledge of the gospel. I am so excited to hear him say "i love you." 

 We've talked on the phone 3 times since he left 14 months ago. once when he left the mtc (when he was at the airport). That call was full of tears and "this is so hard-s." The second time was last christmas. We were 3 months into this waiting game and it was becoming normal. We laughed and talked for a good half hour about our adventures and about each other. Tears were included, but not nearly as bad as the first call. The third call was the most fun...We were so normal. He made fun of me, we called each other names, and laughed all night. It had become normal that he was gone and we were both just enjoying the time we got to speak to one another. This next call is going to be the best yet. I just know it. Try going 14 months without talking to the person you love. With out hearing his laugh or hear him say your name. It's hard, and I would bet anything that most people couldn't do it. But we can. This call we will laugh, tease, recap, and cry when we have to say goodbye. But this call means there is only one more...then he will be home again and all will be well. I simply can not wait. 

14 days. just 14. please hurry. 

52...Part 3

It's finished!!

I am ALMOST done with his package :)

I think he gets better gifts when he's away than he would if he were home.

here are more of the 52 reasons I love my missionary:

Written to him.

21.       Because you weren’t going to go to senior dinner dance until I told you I had to go…then you magically showed up.

22.       Because the day I found out I was elected Senior Class Historian and it was announced on the intercom, you chased me out in the parking lot to congratulate me.

23.       Because you didn’t say hi to me when you got to senior dinner dance. Instead we just looked at one another awkwardly. We didn’t stop the awkwardness until you asked me to dance. WHY WERE WE SO AWKWARD?!

24.       Because you came to village inn with me and my friends after senior dinner dance then kissed me goodnight while it was raining.

25.       Because you call my brother pat and big man. And you set the best example for him by going on a mission. He loves you cam and I am so grateful that you can be the brother he doesn’t have.

26.       Because you called me when I went to girl’s camp and we talked for a long while. I cried because all my stuff had gotten ruined and you made me feel so much better.

27.       Because you took me out to lunch on some of my school days. We hated being apart so much. still do.

28.       Because you told me everything. Good and bad we know it all about one another. Our relationship is so full of trust and so great. Thank you for telling me everything cam, and thank you for loving me through it all.

29.       Because you came and visited me at the snow shack and tipped me that one time. I didn’t want your tip…so I kept trying to give it back. Then I baked it in a cake for you and gave it back, but you kept it in your wallet, and my guess is, it’s still there.

30.   Because of all the nights we spent on your backyard swing. Just talking and staring at the fire. Perfect nights.

31.   Because you always thought your room was so clean. But it wasn’t.

32.   Because I cried on you a lot. And you cried on me too.

33.   Because you faithfully…every week send me a letter and tell me that you love me. I don’t always send you one, but without fail, there is always one from you.

34.   Because you are still you in your letters. You make fun of me and sometimes even talk about stuff. we will have so much fun together again soon.

35.   Because last mother’s day we talked until like midnight (your time) and it was as if you were never gone

more to come.

iPhone photos

Since I got my iPhone I can NOT stop taking pictures....I guess not having a camera phone for so long made getting one monumental. Here are some fun pictures on my phone since October :)

Smokey-snoky the bear pumpkin!

Abby and I making play-dough food

Starting to send hints

Yes that is a bagel. And yes that is bacon and cream cheese on the bagel. How is he not obese?

Lonely at school

Oh just an Adam Sandler spotting

Best. App. Ever. brooke and I used it all the time

maui thanksgiving

Hair

I want, no no...i NEED long hair.
It has been 14 months since Cameron left, and my hair has not grown. At all.
I know the issues. I straighten my hair until it breaks. I curl my hair like it's going out of style. And I tease it.
I'm mean to it, I know. So starting today, I'll be making some changes.
3 biotin pills a day.
Minimal straightening (yes, I will be rocking my nasty, natural curls)
Mane n' Tail shampoo.
and the worst....no teasing. I will be a shame to Utah County.
I'm hoping and praying this works. I want to be absolutely beautiful when cam comes home...

If anyone else out there has ANY hair-growing tips, lemme know. PLEASEEEEEE

I'm desperate

Keep Calm

I think it has something to do with Pinterest (again....)
 but I have a new found love for those world war two propaganda type posters.
   You know, the one's that say keep calm, ect?
      I purchased one on saturday. It's tiffany box blue and simply states: Keep Calm and Carry On. Something
        that I most definetly need to become better at. I do however love this one:



I tried to purchase this one, but they are not as abundant when for

sale, as they are on pinterest. Tonight, however, I found my

new favorite one...So the hunt to purchase this one

is on.

Incase you were wondering, this is definetly on my christmas list.

Hawaii: The Run Down

Day 1:

We flew into Maui and were met by a driver. He was hilarious! He got our bags and took us to the Four Seasons. Our home for the next week.

Then we met up with our whole group for dinner

Mom, Pat, Me, Aunt Kathy, and Brookie

Day 2:

We hung out at a combination of the beach and the resort pools all day. It was so great. I snokeled and swam with brooke all day. It was great to get to know my cousin and to hang out with my family. That night we walked to the near by shopping center and had cheeseburgers at a resurant there. Then we made a stop at the ice cream place...Yes much of our vacation surrounded food. And it was great.



Mom and I on our room balcony. Best view ever.

Day 3:

Our whole group (24 people) met at 8 am and were shuttled to a near by pier to board our snokel trip boat. We had the opportunity to snorkel in and under water crater and to slide down a boat slide into the ocean.




My cousins Kelly and Brooke on the boat ride. Too cute right?

Yes, its upside down....you get the point

Then we came back to the resort, cleaned up, and went to dinner at a local fish house. It was here that I tied my first ever cherry stem in my mouth. Yes...I am that good.

Day 4:

On this day my dad rented a jeep and drove us up to the top of Mt. Halakama...a 10,000 foot volcano on the island.

Such an amazing view

Then we met back up with our group and had sushi for dinner. This was one of the most nights. My cousins are so freaking funny!





Best. Picture. Ever.

Okay okay...the rivera's aren't actually my cousins. But for all intesive purposes I'm calling them that.
And yes 3 of the 4 pictures are sideways. Ask me if I care.





Day 5: Thanksgiving

I don't know that this day needs any explanation. It was the best thanksgiving ever. I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to spend it with such amazing people.

Day 6:

Black friday. It was an awesome day that consisted of chicken in the pool, tennis, adam sandler spottings, epic soccer, pizza, bull (the game), crab hunting, ice cream, and the best family ever.

Beach soccer.



Crab hunting

Day 7:
The sad day. This was the day we had to say goodbye to everyone. Half of us were able to spend a day at the pool and have dinner at a fish house. It was yet again, another amazing day.


This was one of the best vacations i've ever had. We were so blessed to spend it with so many amazing people and so blessed to have been able to go at all. Thank you Keith and Kim for your generousity and love for us...and Thank you to everyone else for the amazing laughs and memories. I am so thankful for my family and the love in my life.

Countdown

320 Days
45 Weeks
10 Fast Sundays
1 1/4 Semsters
1 Christmas
1 News Years
1 Superbowl
1 Summer

....until Elder Trujillo is home. Looking pretty good huh???

I'm liking this new countdown thing :)