Hey y'all! Well it's New Year's Eve and it's hard to believe that 2012 has come and gone. I brought in 2012 with my wonderful family and I am blessed to herald in 2013 with them as well. As cliche as it sounds, I really do think that this time of year serves as a time of reflection of the past and resolutions for the future. So, I'd like to share with you my top 10 highlights of the year 2012.
1. Sadie Hawkins Dance, in my khaki pants, there's nothing better. Oh oh oh.
Alec and I
Part of our group
2. Choir Trip
In April, my choir went to Austin and San Antonio. I got to spend time with some of my absolute best friends and enjoy being together as a choir before we graduated. We had the opportunity to sing in the Capitol in Austin, go to Sea World, and a ranch! It was a ton of fun.
In April, my choir went to Austin and San Antonio. I got to spend time with some of my absolute best friends and enjoy being together as a choir before we graduated. We had the opportunity to sing in the Capitol in Austin, go to Sea World, and a ranch! It was a ton of fun.
Angie, Ashley, Jennifer, Lauren and I partying in Sea World
Lauren, Jennifer, Angie and I in Austin
3. Senior Prom!
May 19 was our Senior Prom. One of my very best friends, Tyler, asked me. He did it in the most creative way! He sent me on a week-long scavenger hunt where I had to search for pages of a fairy tale he wrote me about us going to prom using clues containing lyrics from our absolute favorite artist, Owl City. He was the best date and we had a total blast!! The dance was fantastic, and even though we were exhausted during Project Prom until 6 AM, we had such a great time!
May 19 was our Senior Prom. One of my very best friends, Tyler, asked me. He did it in the most creative way! He sent me on a week-long scavenger hunt where I had to search for pages of a fairy tale he wrote me about us going to prom using clues containing lyrics from our absolute favorite artist, Owl City. He was the best date and we had a total blast!! The dance was fantastic, and even though we were exhausted during Project Prom until 6 AM, we had such a great time!
Me and Ty (and his lovely hot pink shirt. He's a good sport!) :)
Our lovely group! <3
4. Graduation
On June 2, I graduated from Seven Lakes High School! That was an exciting day and I felt quite accomplished!
On June 2, I graduated from Seven Lakes High School! That was an exciting day and I felt quite accomplished!
My wonderful family <3
5. Katie and Scott's wedding
My beautiful, fabulous older sister and best friend Katie got married on June 12 in the Salt Lake City temple. She married Scott, the best brother-in-law we could have asked for. The wedding was wonderful, Katie was gorgeous, and it was such a great day.
The beautiful, happy couple
Sisters <3
Family <3
6. Summer Term at BYU, baby!
On June 18, only 16 days after I graduated, I started the summer term at the school of my dreams--Brigham Young University in Provo. I was so grateful that I applied to the summer term because it was the absolute best experience I have ever had. It was a lot of work, very demanding, and a huge learning experience. But it was perfect in its own way and I wouldn't change one single thing. I had the best roommate, the best friends, some of my favorite classes, and the best times. Here were just a few of my favorites:
Emily, Sarah and I at the Stadium of Fire--we got to see Scotty McCreery and the Beach Boys.
Bowling with the gang!
No big deal, I just met Veronica Roth, the author of the best books in the world. It's fine though.
The best friends a girl could ask for! <3
We love Chipman!
My fabulous roomie and favorite twin, Sarah.
7. Family reunion
We had a family reunion in July and were able to get the whole gang together at a dude ranch. It was great to see everyone all at once and we had such a great time.
We had a family reunion in July and were able to get the whole gang together at a dude ranch. It was great to see everyone all at once and we had such a great time.
Playing our favorite game, crazy croquet, with Grandpa
Rafting down the Provo River
Horseback riding
ATVing
Hiking up to Angel's Landing
8. Fall Semester at BYU
August 27 marked the beginning of the fall semester at BYU. This semester was incredible! Like the summer, if not more so, it was a huge learning experience. I learned so much about myself and truly grew intellectually, spiritually, and socially. There were lessons to be learned, friends to be made, and good times to be had. There were difficult classes and tests, and challenges I had to overcome. But I saw the hand of our loving Heavenly Father so much over the course of the semester. I know that He guided me and continues to do so. What a wonderful few months I had, and I absolutely cannot wait to go back for the winter. :) To share just a few highlights:
August 27 marked the beginning of the fall semester at BYU. This semester was incredible! Like the summer, if not more so, it was a huge learning experience. I learned so much about myself and truly grew intellectually, spiritually, and socially. There were lessons to be learned, friends to be made, and good times to be had. There were difficult classes and tests, and challenges I had to overcome. But I saw the hand of our loving Heavenly Father so much over the course of the semester. I know that He guided me and continues to do so. What a wonderful few months I had, and I absolutely cannot wait to go back for the winter. :) To share just a few highlights:
BYU football!!
General Relief Society Meeting with my sister
Matching striped sweaters with Sarah and Kinsey
Halloween with my fabulous Stover girls
Besties on Halloween
SNOW <3
Salt Lake City with Chandler, Sarah, and Preston
Christmas time
First Presidency Christmas Devotional
9. Parachute and Boys Like Girls Concert <3 <3 <3
Well, my obsession with Parachute and Boys Like Girls skyrocketed when Angie, Tyler, Lauren, Jacquelyn and I went to see them in concert. What amazing performances they gave! They had incredible energy and are so so SO talented. We even did some red-light dancing, our favorite. :) Seriously, one of the best nights of my entire life. We got to meet some of the band members of Parachute and even got their autographs (and let me tell you, those boys are SO CUTE.)
Well, my obsession with Parachute and Boys Like Girls skyrocketed when Angie, Tyler, Lauren, Jacquelyn and I went to see them in concert. What amazing performances they gave! They had incredible energy and are so so SO talented. We even did some red-light dancing, our favorite. :) Seriously, one of the best nights of my entire life. We got to meet some of the band members of Parachute and even got their autographs (and let me tell you, those boys are SO CUTE.)
Before the show
Waiting in line to meet Parachute... worth every minute <3
Ang, Ty and I with Will Anderson, the lead singer of Parachute. <3
10. And last, but not least, spending the holiday break with my wonderful family. Even though Katie and Scott spent the holidays with Scott's family, it's been nice to be with the rest of my family. The best gift was being with them for the holidays. I love them and am so blessed to have them in my life. <3
Siblings!
Baby sister <3
Well, there you have it! 2012 was a fabulous year, but I am very excited for 2013. Here's to the new year, new friends, new memories, new experiences, and new beginnings. <3
Have a blessed New Year. Hakuna matata,
Have a blessed New Year. Hakuna matata,
Mallory