{A Quality Week}

It's just been a pretty good week. Full of ups and downs but overall this week makes me smile.

 I love my sisters more than anything in the world. Every week I love them more and more. Which sounds kinda weird and creepy but it's really true. I really just love them so much. They make me so happy. I don't really want them to ever grow up. But that doesn't ever happen :)

I went to Sego Lily with some of my cross country friends on Monday to teach them about respect. It was awkward cause they didn't really give us any instructions so we just kind of made stuff up about being nice to people and not shoving people down in a race and quality advice like that. It was so fun to see my cutie sisters though, they were excited to see me and they showed me their awesome dance moves and it was a good time. And we got to miss school for it- score. Quote of the day from Jackie as we were walking over the overpass to get to the school: "This is the most exercise I've had in two weeks!" Mono probs. 

Sometimes lunch is really long so we just take ugly pictures. Obviously. Oh, and I cut my hair. If you didn't notice.

Friday was one of the greatest nights in a long time… We went to Cabelas to adventure and it was hilarious. Everyone was just in a good mood and everyone was funny and it was just really great and it made me really happy. Highlights of the day were…

The assortment of hilarious hats.

A reenactment of the dead animals. (If you couldn't tell, Daniel is the polar bear and Connor is the arctic fox.) Also- the fact that you can see part of the cart that held a dog that barked at Daniel and Connor makes me laugh so hard. 

 Some intense rock climbing. (These 2 make quite the combo if you couldn't tell by now.)

And, of course, feeding the fish. 

Then we went to Kaden's and played Imaginiff. Seriously so funny. "Imaginiff Daniel emitted an antisocial noise at a dinner party… what would he do?" Definitely blame the person next to him. Definitely. Seriously the greatest night. Also a quote from Connor as him and Daniel were making dinosaur noises on the way home… "And that… was a pterodactyl fart." Obviously.

 On Saturday me, Lesh, Austin, Kaden, Daniel, Connor, and Gibs went to State Volleyball to cheer on our team. We made up almost the entire student section (how sad) but it was fun. We lost but we got froyo afterward and visited a really sketchy thrift shop. Good memories. 

Connor was saying that we can never get a good picture because one of us is always crazy. Yep. There's proof. I love that Connor kid. 

This week I'm really grateful for the scriptures. They truly can help us with the exact things we're facing in our life and they can provide so much peace and strength. I love that every single day I have 20 minutes where I can just focus on the gospel. I know I have a lot to work on with scripture study but I really do try hard and I've learned a lot lately.  “When you feel weak, discouraged, depressed, or afraid, open the Book of Mormon and read. Do not let too much time pass before reading a verse, a thought, or a chapter.” -President Packer

I'm thankful very much for prayer and good friends. There are so many decisions that seem to be coming up in my life and I get really stressed out. I don't know where to go to school or what to study or who to live with or if I should run or how to apply to scholarships. There's just a lot to do that I don't feel like doing. And I'm just scared. I'm thankful that Heavenly Father answers prayers. They may not come as a big sign or a glowing "Utah State" on my ceiling or anything like that. But they will come- they already have I just need to recognize them and pay closer attention. I'm thankful for my friends. Jackie came over last night and we just talked for a long time. I love that girl, she helped me a lot and it was so nice to just talk everything out. I love my mommy. I talk to her about everything. She knows more about me than almost anyone in the world. We went and saw a chick flick, Austenland, yesterday and I really enjoyed it. I'm just lucky to have lots of amazing people in my life. They rock. 

And here's a part of a talk from Sheri Dew that I just love: 

"The gospel of Jesus Christ is all about people. It’s about leaving the ninety and nine and going into the wilderness after those who are lost. It’s about bearing one another’s burdens, with the ultimate burden anyone can bear being walking through this life without light.

We need to understand not just who we are but who we have always been. For we are women of God, and the work of women of God has always been to help build the kingdom of God.

The time has come for us each to stand tall and to stand together. Imagine what would happen in this Church if every morning 4.5 million of us got on our knees and asked our Father who He needed us to reach out to that day. And then imagine if we did it! None of us have to reach everyone. But what if we all reached someone?" 

Just one person. Sometimes it's hard. Sometimes it's frustrating. And sometimes it's discouraging. But as long as we're doing our best, the Lord will help us out and His plan will always always come true. I love this gospel, I love my family, I love my friends, I love life.

The end for now,

-Kenz