Elder Racicot

My mom, my dad and i had the privilege of taking this fine young Elder to the Missionary Training Center last night.

He's from Canada.

We drove to the Salt Lake Airport, and picked him up, then drove him to the MTC. The drive was so much fun. He wasn't even nervous till we rounded the bend and saw the MTC. His gut clenched, so did mine. We drove through all the Security (they sure are protecting Gods Army) parked, then unloaded his baggage, and walked up to the front doors. Surprise! They are locked, actually, it was no surprise at all, it being 10:45 at night.

This was us waiting outside the doors for them to unlock it.

We then all went inside, and and told the nice young man at the counter that we were dropping him off. From Canada.

He looked and us and asked Elder Racicot, "so is this your family?" he looked back and smiled, "yup." My dad chimed in, "he's like a son to us." i have no idea where those words came from. My dad is a soft spoken man, and he rarely speaks his emotions, but i feel that is exactly what my dear friend Toben needed to hear, being over 1,000 miles from his family. i could feel myself beginning to cry, i had to get this over with. the young man at the counter then said, "if you'd like to take a moment to say any last goodbyes, we'll start signing him in." he shook my dads hand, he then shook my mothers but she couldn't resist, and wrapped him in a hug, he then turned to me and silly me i say, "i don't know if i'm allowed to hug you..." my mom assured me it'd be okay, so i hugged him. the poor thing was shaking like a leaf, wether from the nerves or holding me so tight. i'd imagine they both played a part. i never wanted to let go. but i did. only because it would be highly inappropriate to have him dragging me through the halls to all his classes. i told him i'd write him all the time. gave him a smile and said goodbye. we turned for the exit and i waved back at him without turning my head, because the first of many tears to fall that night began their decent.

My Idol.

His name is Derek Max Allred. Currently known as Elder Allred.

He's serving in the Philippines right now.

But, he comes home in 25 days!!!

my soul is singing songs of joy all the day long.

before he left, he was my best friend.

so i am so thrilled to see him in only a matter of weeks.

Look at those flipping eye lashes! it is so unfair, he has the longest in our family.

Isn't he so cute?

yup.. a real looker.

He just has this way with children. He loves them, and they love him.

But there are some exceptions.

Who says being a missionary is no fun? Those are cleaning supplies. Pretty sure they are pretending to be super heros.

Apparently missionaries can be gangster? Who knew?

Basically, I can't wait till I'm a missionary.

So this is my brother Derek, my Hero, my Idol and my best friend.

25 Days.

Lessons learned.

I learned a few very valuable lessons tonight.

one of them being, that Cailey's car excellerates really nicely.

another was that Cailey and i can't start a fire. even if we're provided with lighter fluid, and a lighter.

last and certainly not least is that you should never ever watch a chick flick with Kate. especially when she has the office on her mind.

these are a few of the lessons learned that i will take with me for the rest of my life.

love you girls. :)

Stacie, with an "ie"

Stacie.

so i miss this girl. alot.

i haven't seen her in... 2 and a half weeks.

i was gone to kodiak,

then she was gone to Powell,

now she's gone to Oregon.

i didn't see her once through any of those exchanges.

which it total and utter bunk.

anyways, i really miss her

and i really hope that she'll hurry home so that our friendship can resume.

that is all.

Harry Potter spotlights.

Harry Potter and the Sorceress Stone.

Lilly and James Potter.

These two people showed us all what love is in its purest form. And maybe in the real world, true love won't save us from a killing curse, or in our world a bullet,but at least we know that i love like that exists. For that i thank you Lilly and James.

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Ron Wesley

This handsome young man showed us all to face our fears, we also learned that you should never use a broken wand, it will always bring you grief. His stupidity made us all laugh and he taught us loyalty.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Buckbeak


This "mystical creature" took out Malfoy when the rest of us couldn't. He also saved Sirius when we all wanted to but were unable. We take our hats off to you Buckbeak.

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Hermione Granger

For finally amping it all up and getting dolled up for Victor, ultimately showing Ron whats up! He finally suffered the jealousy we all knew he deserved. Oh, and i guess that your brains really helped, through all 8 movies.

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.

Sirius Black.

Sirius, dearest Sirius, ultimately one of my favorite characters. He showed us loyalty as well, with Lilly, James and Harry. I cried like a baby when he died.

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

Draco Malfoy.

Some may be thinking "why in the sin does she have Draco as a spotlight?!" Well truth is, this kid was pretty great. At least he knew what he was doing was wrong, but fear drove him to do the Dark Lords will. He had a heart, and a consciences. Okay okay okay, i know that i am stretching his goodness to the point of snapping, but i just really wanted his pretty face on my blog.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.

Dobby the House Elf.

Dobby, what a kind hearted creature. He saved so many peoples lives, and lost his own in the process. I want to grow up to be just like him.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Professor Mcgonagall.

She was absolutely hilarious in this last movie! She's my idol. After all these years of putting up with Filch and his rottenness, it was so refreshing to hear someone with authority call him a "blundering idiot!" She is legit in the latest movie.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2.

Neville Longbottom.

Neville finally rids the wizarding world of Voldemorts last horcrux! He has wicked sword skills, and he really blossomed in this last movie. He's so funny! "Have you seen Luna? I'm gonna tell her I'm mad for her, we'll both be dead by dawn!"

HARRY JAMES POTTER

I feel the need to thank Harry Potter. For being "the boy who lived". He provided me with years of fun and entertainment. Anticipation ruled my life for years, between years of books and movies. Thank you for flying a car into a womping willow. Thanks for loving Ginny. Thanks for killing that basilisk, he scared the sin out of me. Thanks for killing all of Voldemorts horcruxs, i can sleep in peace at night now. (I'm not really the Harry Potter nerd i make myself out to be, i just like it, a lot.) So, Thank you Harry, and you too JK.

R.I.P.T

Rest In Peace Trampoline.
You provided eight years of fun and entertainment, for that we thank you.

First of July.

It's July first.

the year is half over.

did you set new years resolutions?

if so, how are those coming?

i hope that they're coming well.

cause you only have 6 more months.

how are mine coming?

lets not talk about that.