Where have I been?

I'm sure you're all wondering where on earth I have been right? I know it has been FOREVER since I've posted. It's not that I haven't had anything to report, because believe me... I HAVE! I've just been busy! So here is the lowdown....

My besties had their birthdays...
Halloween...
I finished the semester with straight A's (A- counts as an A right? :)...
Had mutliple Thanksgivings...
Had a blast with all my friends...
Looked at the pretty lights at Temple Square...
TIME OUT FOR WOMEN WITH THE FAMILY!!!
Oh... and I went to Hawaii....

And SOOOO much more!

Well, here is a little video diary of my comings and goings. I will post on my AMAZING Hawaii vacation next! :)

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ALASKA!!

So I may have been slacking a little on posting this blog. I mean its almost been 2 months since we've gone, but here you go! Here is the Alaskan cruise blog.

The whole crew went! Me, Zach, Preston, Dad, Marina, Nick, and Christian. It was fun! We had lots of good food, including the CHOCOLATE BUFFET! We hit some comedy acts, and a juggler, and went on some awesome excursions! We went to Ketchikan, Skagway, Juneau, and Prince Rupert BC! It was fun!

Now, keep in mind, there were 2 other cameras also taking pictures, so I don't have all of them, but here are A LOT of pictures.

We had a blast, even though it was sooo cold! We went to the Lumberjack Olympics, a glacier helicopter ride followed by dog sledding, we went to see icebergs, and even went on the longest train ride ever! But still fun!

At Pike's Market in Seattle.

Marina and the boys.

I was really excited!

Me and Zach were afraid for our lives!!

Bored waiting for the comedian!

Again...

again...

Preston looking cool in his shades!

It was windy!

Zach is on a boat!

Look I got a pet towel! I was pretty excited!

Lumberjack Olympics!

Preston and Dad waiting to get on the helicopter

On the helicopter! I didn't get sick like last time! Yay!

Pretty glaciers!

Dogs for dog sledding.

Marina and Dad

I WAS FREEZING!!

Me and my iceberg friends

They were so blue!

They used to use this to clear snow off train tracks!

Zach and Preston are Alaskan explorers!

I almost got ran over by a train...

well not really... but I was scared!

OMG!!! CHOCOLATE!!!

I was feeding my new pet towel some chocolate!

Prince Rupert! Yep, I am a crazy driver!

Yep, we're in Canada!

Preston looks excited to be in Canada!

They were scared of the tsunami!

Hello Canada! Nice to meet you!

Krafty Kayla!

Hey everyone!

So as you know I have a friend named Michaela! She's pretty much awesome, if you can't already tell from all my previous posts!

Anyway, she is super crafty, and she is now sharing all her talents with you! Well, I am sharing them with you, but they are by her...well you know what I mean...
Go to http://kaylaskraftroom.blogspot.com/

There you will find all her creations for sale! You can customize them anyway you like!
Have fun and enjoy! I know I do!

Cheers!

Help Us Win

As some of you know, I love music! And I love to play and write music. Now I'll admit, I am not very good at it sometimes, (especially singing) but I still love to do it!

Recently I had the opportunity to play some songs at my family wards small BBQ. Here is part of one of the songs I've written.

It's called "Help Us Win". I have never sang with a microphone before so it is pretty hard to hear me because I wasn't close enough. Oops... my bad. But here you go. I hope you like it. The lyrics are below so you know what I'm saying. :) (fyi the video picks up at the second verse)

Help Us Win -

written by Rachel Jenkins

Verse 1

The fight it seems may never end

One's alive another one's dead

but when will it stop?

Your mom, your dad, your sister your son

who will have to be the next one to fight

for the chance to be free again

CHORUS

All the people around the world are calling to you

Who will help us change a life will it be you?

So stand tall

Don't give up

Don't give in

Just be the one

To help us win

Verse 2

Look at all the people who

who haven't survived, but who have tried

to no success.

And all the others who

who've made it through it may be because

because of you

Repeat Chorus

Bridge

To bury a friend is the hardest thing you'll ever do

So just give

Your time, your money, your heart let's help them live

Repeat Chorus

Summer 2009

Hello! Now, I am sure that a lot of you are wondering where I have been all summer! I have neglected the blog, but only slightly, because you see, I have been having an awesome summer! So much better then last summer! Not that I didn't LOVE visiting Tennessee and Russia last year, but this summer has been great!!!! I've had the opportunity to travel, play, and hang out with my bestest peeps!

Here are some of the crazy adventures! For Michelle's Birthday I took her to Lagoon! It was so much fun and she had a blast! We met up with Michaela and Jeremy and went to Lagoona Beach and on rides all over the park! I can't believe Michelle is 9 ALREADY!! Time sure does fly, and you know what that mean... I'm getting OLD!

The fam and I have also done some temple visits. We hit the Oquirrh Mountain Temple Open House, which was amazing and fun! Then I've also had the chance to visit the Draper Temple, Jordan River Temple, and the Boise Temple! Yay!

Speaking of going to Boise, one of my bestest friends EVER!!! Michaela Faye and I went up to Payette, ID which is her old stomping grounds . We had the chance to spend a couple of days with her family, whom I love! It was totally a chill weekend! I loved it! We just hung out in Payette, made some yummy food, and got to play with MJ's cute cute niece and nephew!

All in all my summer has been awesome! Worked a ton, but now that is over with! Alexa and Katie got married, had the chance to play with some peeps, and there is still more fun to be had! (possibly camping in a couple weeks?) :) And now school has begun, which is always good? But it takes up a lot of my fun time!

So here are pics from some of my summer adventures. I hope you enjoy them! Just beware, there are A LOT! :)

Me and Ash cakes at the Weber State fireworks!

Oquirrh Mountain Temple!

Jordan River temple

Michelle's breakfast in bed on her b-day!

Having fun on some rides!

Michelle, Michaela, and Jeremy!

Yes, Jeremy is wearing Michelle's

Hannah Montana hat!

I refused to go on the Samurai, but Michelle was all for it!

She's fearless!

The water bottle exploded and

gave MJ a fat lip! :( Poor girl!

The girls at Lagoon!

Yes, I am aware I look like poop on toast, but it was fun!

We REALLY like cotton candy!

The birthday girl!

Draper Temple! I love this pic!

Me at the Draper Temple!

Eating pasta at Applebee's with Sarah

Me and Sarah after dinner.

Hill doing what she does best....

Michaela with Khapri and Graham in Payette

Little Khapri! So cute!

Kyndall, MJ, and Brennick at the bon fire

Me and Michaela Faye

B and MJ!

lol! Look how excited he is!

Brennick is a crack up! I love this kid!

Alexa and Levi emerging from the temple.

Me and Kirsten waiting for Alexa

Me, Rex, and Kirstine!

Congrats Lex! We love you!