Growing Up

Dear Friends,
What a week! Provo, Utah is my new home. I am still getting used to that, but it is getting better. Sunday night we started loading up the van..I didn't realize how much stuff I was bringing..it was quite embarrassing. My entire family came down to check out the new place, so the 4 of us had seats, and the rest of the car was packed to the hilt with boxes, books, food, etc. Unloading and unpacking was a million times worse. I had a few sad moments before I left the 'Burg.
1. We had back to school blessings Sunday night. After my dad finished mine, my mom started crying and said, "You should have gone to BYU-Idaho!" That made me start crying because I was honestly thinking that exact same thing earlier that day. I love my family, and it has been an adjustment to be here without them.
2. Sister Colvin and Caleb came over to say goodbye. Caleb had noticed we were loading the van and wondered what we were up to. I gave him a hug and tried to choke back tears. I love that boy and his wild comments so much! I didn't cry until I gave Sister Colvin a hug. I am going to miss my wonderful neighbors and friends.
3. Emily and I had a sleepover in my room Sunday night. We were laying in bed, and she suddenly burst into tears. She was making funny comments, but was genuinely concerned about how her life would be changing. We are both "only" siblings now..I am here, and she is left at home. I miss her! I know I wasn't always the best sister, but I love her and it was hard to leave her knowing that she was so sad and concerned.
4. Walking around the house before we left Monday morning was...weird. It is weird to think that our lives are continuing, we just aren't all together. It was especially sad because I don't know when I will be home before Christmas.


Claire, Avarie, and I have been on quite a few campus adventures.
We found Po from Kung Fu Panda in one of the buildings. Of course we
stopped to take a picture..



Now for some happier news. My new apartment is SWEET! It reminds me of a hotel. As a result, I still kind of feel like I am on a vacation with my things. We are making homey improvements which will help though. I will try to post pictures soon! I just barely finished organizing and putting all my stuff away. That makes me feel a little better. Now I just have to worry about school beginning. Tonight we are going to the "Y Not" party for all of the Heritage buildings. I am looking forward to that. I really like all of my roommates. They are very nice, and I think we will get along well. I have just been sitting around organizing, and walking A TON!! Yesterday, my feet felt like they did on our Disneyland trip..sore and tired.
Come visit me whenever you want! My living room/kitchen is big so we can party! :) Laura