the best

alright so this week has been the best. my birthday was on friday, but yet my whole birthday seemed to spread out through the week. to start it off on monday i got a way cool beanie and some hand warmers from my friend elizabeth. then on tuesday i had an amazing day snowboarding, a funding bill got passed for the honor society that i am in and now we can go to our research conference, my friend markus took me to see the harlem globetrotters, and the boy of my dreams made me a birthday cake with his brother and roommate (however it did not turn out so they went and bought a cake) and we had a little party. wednesday was a day to study and i got watch one tree hill and it snowed about 8 inches. thursday ( i did not have a valentine) but i got taken out to dinner by my makeshift grandparents and the people i live with. then came the big day friday my two best buds in cedar (ilse and scott) took me to breakfast, then i went to institute to learn by the spirit, then a friend at work bought me a birthday cake (snikers yumm), and i drove home to be with the fam, we went out to dinner and it was actually a disater but it did not matter i was with my family whom i love. now it is saturday and the fun continues. this morning was probably one of the happiest days of my life. this boy who i mentioned earlier, the one of my dreams, well his name jesse and he is the best. he started this basketball camp for underprivelged kids six years ago for his eagle scott project and it has continued to be a success every year since. well it was this morning and jes invited me to come and watch, so i did i fiqured i should support him. well it was a blessing in my life to see these kids so excited and motivated. they brought such joy and peace to my life, they gave me motivation to be kinder and more uplifting. oh my it was a wonderful expereince. to top it all off i got to see a part of jesse that i have not seen and it was amazing, he truly just impress me all the time. he really is the best.
this has been my most fun filled week. what a great time it has been. i am so grateful to all of those who have made this week what it was. i am grateful for the guidance and the inspiration. i am grateful for such loving friends. i truly have been blessed in my life with the best of friends and family. thank you all!!!!!!!

i love snow

the snow is not stopping. here in cedar it is not to bad but up north it is getting bad, actually it is bad. where my parents live, near heber city, mom said that the snow is about 4 ft high or higher. it just keeps falling down. my parents church was even cancelled today and i would not be surprised if they called a snow day tomorrow. now do not get me wrong i love the snow, because all this snow will fill up the lakes for the summer, but i do miss hiking and being up in the mountains on a hot day. however, winter is not over yet. i am still looking forward to more snow.

great weekend

well this weekend was exciting. i got to go home and play with my future sister-in-law. we went and tried on pretty dresses and went to a pretty lame bridal show. oh my just talking to kelly about planning the wedding makes me definitely not want to plan a wedding. basically a wedding is not in my near future. i miss my family already and wish i could i always be there, another couple of months and my wish will come true. i am excited.

the new addition to the family

this is the new addition to the bartley family. actually it is not yet official, but on July 10th it will be. oh thier names, Kelly and Jezzie. Bennett started dating Kelly sometime this summer. he actually did not let anyone really know for the first little while. kelly has a little girl, Jezzie, that is 3 3/4, her birthday is march 10th. Jezzie is the cutest thing, we love her dearly and would not trade her for anything. mom and dad love being grandparents, and they already spoil her to death. Kelly and jezzie have not only been a great blessing in bennett's life but to our family as well. we all love and appericiate them so much and we are so grateful for the blessings that they bring to us. Bennett is doing amazing and has changed in a dramatic way. he has a family to take care of now and he does not want to lose them, oh my goodness i love having my brother back.
these three are great together. they truly do compelete each other. as you can tell they match and get along so well. i want them to know that i love them so much and miss them every day.

it has begun

well i am in my last semester of school, hopefully. i am excited to get it all done, school that is. i have a lot on plate these next couple of months, soi apologize now if i do not keep in touch like i should. already life has been hectic. i have homework, which is basically a ton of reading. i have research to compelete and make better. i am the president of te Psi Chi honor society, and that is what keeps me stressed out, although i do love it. oh and yes i am the activity chair in my ward, love that too. however, i am glad that i am doing all this because it keeps me out trouble and on my toes. truthfully it is a blessing.

happy holidays to all

well christmas has come and gone, and it was amazing. now it is time for a new year to begin.
this time of year is always so exciting and the best part is being with family and dear friends. i am so grateful for this time of year, and all of the many blessings that have become a part of my life.
ihope that everyone has had a fantastic holiday season. i also hope that everyone will have the most amazing new year. remember these special holiday moments for they are the ones that stick with you forever.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

an ode to tiff

this weekend has been amazing. my friend tiffany is going on her mission, to japan, and leaving this week. well scott and i decided that we should go up and visit with her, and we stayed all weekend. basically we blew everyone else off for tiff. it is going to be hard without her here, but we are going to make it. we played all weekend and went up to temple square to see the lights. well this is an ode to tiff.
you are the light of not only my life but scott's as well. you have helped us through much and been there through more. you have been the best twin that any person could ask for. thank you for being a light and an inspiration. thank you for holding our hands through everything. if i were to ask for one thing, just remember that mama always said life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get! we love you and will miss you more than anything. be good