Update

Last weekend I went home! It was so good to be home.  It was just mom and I because the rest of the family left us behind and went to Japan. But we definitely didn't let that stop us from having a good weekend.  

here's how my trip went.

Friday mom picked me up and we went to Iggy's and had lunch.  We ended up sitting there for a few hours and catching up.  I loved it.  We spent the rest of the day together until the girls came over! 

Confession: after this picture was taken, we were off to find a dance to go to.  It is tradition. but.....we went to a uvu dance.  I hope you didn't catch that.  It was my very first one and very last one.  I guess it is something that everyone has to experience once in their life? I think I could have done without it though.... speaking of... girls have you checked any of the websites to see if you can find us in the 28 pictures we snuck in? we were good! we definitely got the speed dating going too.  no, I haven't called back to two guys you gave my number to... but don't be surprised if they call you soon! : )

we have a blast.

Saturday mom and I woke up and went and got massages.  it was so nice.  we got a nice breakfast too.  It was a good morning! I just love you mom and even though sometimes I act like I don't want to hear the motherly advice, I guess I really like it because I find myself giving that same advice to my friends when they ask for some.

For lunch Julianne and I met up with Mark and his friend Ryan at chillis. mmm : )

Saturday night Mark and I went up to temple square to see the Joseph Smith movie.  I always love seeing this movie and I always love being at temple square.  And I always love being with Mark! so it was a good night for me : )

Sunday was Marks farewell . crazy how fast time flies! He did SUCH an amazing job.  It was seriously one of the best farewell talks I have ever heard.  The spirit was so strong in the room as he bore his testimony of the Savior.  I know I have said this before, but Mark is amazing! He is going to be such an incredible missionary.  He leaves in two days .  March 11th! I am so excited for him to get out there, he is so ready! good luck Marke! I will be missing you, and I will be praying for you! much love!

 special thanks to mom, jul, kenz, kell .

love you all.

SO it was a great weekend being home! Then Monday I was back to cali! I do have to admit that it was nice to get off the plane into 75 degree weather.  Not trying to rub it in or anything.  I like it here.

ps. some sweet person gave me a cold.  It's not fun.  my nose is bright red and my ears are buzzing.  just call me rudolph, but say it loud cause I can't hear.

until next time, xoxo.