Girl's Camp

What an eventful 4 1/2 days. I...


*lost a tooth
* got soaked from head to toe in the water fight
*had my first spiritual moment
*reconnected with old friends
*bore my testimony in front of all my amazing leaders, young women, and THE BISHOP!

Yay! Girls camp was fun!

Hannah- The Most Beautiful Places

I think these places are the most beautiful places in the world. Aren't these spectacular places stunning? These beautiful buildings are the amazing temples in (Top) San Diego temple (Middle) the Arizona Temple, and (Bottom) The Utah Temple.
These places are beautiful, spectacular, wonderful, stunning, peaceful, and so amazing.

Hannah- The Last Song

I know! I haven't posted in what seems like a DECADE!
Anywaysies, I totally went to see "The Last Song!" at the dollar theatre! Wow, I was like bathing in tears! (not really) It was so, so SAD! I usually want to roll my eyes at Miley Cyrus and giggle as her career starts going down the drain, but this time... I can't believe I am saying this. I just had a pinch of respect for her. She played a good character in the movie. (But she looks like a 70 year old in her bikini. EW.)

WELL, I have to go watch my top favorite show: Toddlers and Tiaras. If you've seen the show, don't you agree that the moms on that show have problems? Seriously. They need to step their lives out of the "Pageant World." And teach their girls to have good manners, and they need to stop letting their girls scream like newborns.

P.S. that show is deliciously horrible.


-HANNAH

News

How come know one is posting? My boyfriend (sort of. We say that but we really just like each other) and his sister (my best friend) are flying to California tomorrow! I'm so excited!

Have YOU Ever Felt Freezing?

Not one member of my family will go boogie boarding with me. I have no cousins my age. Could this get any worse? I thought. As I dragged my boogie board into the water, my feet smudged the wet sand. The water didn't get cold until I was about 10 feet in. Now you say, oh it's just some cold water, man up (or you don't) but this isn't cold water. I usually don't admit when I think something is cold because I am a natural show off, but I full on told everyone that I couldn't handle it.
Actually, when I got it today, it was the 4th time I had. I really don't know how to describe it. Maybe, it feels like swimming in something colder than ice water. Yeah. I said it. Anyways, July in California ain't as hot as it should be. And neither is the water.

My First Day in California

After a backbreaking 6 1/2 hour drive, I climbed out of the car at my favorite restaurant [anywhere] Pat & Oscars. I enjoyed their mouthwatering (and don't forget fattening) breadsticks, pasta, pizza, and sensational Caesar Salad. Pat & Oscars fed my 6 member family for around $40 (don't forget leftovers). Then we went home and slept like babies. The next morning the kids were up-an-at-'em to go to the beach. The beach adventures were incredible. I spent 45 minutes digging a pool, and it turned out to be quite big, but by the time I was done, the tide had gone out so no water could fill my pool. And, drumroll please, I swam with dolphins. Right on the beach. They came in for a visit last year too! I would've touched one, but I got scared... And this is just my first day in California.

Hannah- My Favorite Quote

Reagan's topic for all three of us was our favorite quote. I absolutely adore this quote.

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."

Mahatma Gandhi

Hannah- The World

Have you ever sat and thought about how absolutely beautiful the world is. Once you think about it, the world is gorgeous. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful place. We really are.

Hannah-B-day

Today we celebrated my little stinkerbutton brothers birthday. It was sure an adventure. We went to the mighty Bounce Zone. We bounced, and bounced, we went down the slides, got many slide burns on our elbows and knees, and dealt with a boy that constantly threw things at my brothers and tackled them. Uhh...What a day. And...whew. I am exhausted. My little brother insisted that we go to a simple restaurant... In-n-out burger. He said he wouldn't go to The Rainforest Cafe, or The Cheesecake factory. So we went and chomped on burgers. Then, we were off to home. Time for my nap. :)

Hannah- My Sweet Brother

The baby of our family is turning 6 years old. Wow. I can't believe it. I can remember when I first held him. His soft,dark, feather-like hair rested upon his small head. He had the most promising brown eyes and his smooth, blue blanket was wrapped comfortably around the little bundle of joy.


5 things I love about my amazing brother

1. He is a spitfire and is so fun to be around
2. He has the cutest smile
3.He has a good imagination
4. He is super smart
5. He is so caring and thoughtful. He even brings me his cute pictures from primary.

Love this boy tons.

Reagan- Pinetop

The trees surrounded me with their arms sticking out like coatracks. I hurried to catch up with my family as they hiked down to the little spring where the water dribbled past rocks and little green plants and moss grew abundantly. The "nature hike" I went on with my family was just one of the many things I did on my 3 1/2 day trip to Pinetop, AZ. I almost got severely injured while riding a quad at the Quackenbush's cabin, but thankfully, my loving heavenly father was watching over me as I followed boys on quads and a ranger. My dad, brother, and I had a spiritual and heartwarming experience when my brother lost his phone on a rugged and huge golf course surrounded by cliffs of large proportions. Long story, but all the events fell into place in a way that WASN'T just a mere coincidence. I got stuck on a paddleboat at my aunt's parent's ranch on their pond with my sister when the wind suddenly picked up and got us jammed in the reeds. I got to speed around a track in a go kart as I tried and failed to win the race. I discovered Mateo's Mexican Grill Cantina and loved it. I highly recommend Mateo's to anyone near Pinetop or Show Low. My trip was definitely an adventure and a trip that changed me inside somehow. I look forward to returning to watch the mesmerizing fireworks on the fourth of July, and I am extremely thankful to be living in a free country! God bless America!

Cali and the Fourth of July :)

Summer has been awesome this year! Reagan... LOVE the writing! Beautiful! Haha. My family and I had an outstanding time in Cali. We saw old friends and made new ones!!! It wAs a BLAST!!! I'm sp very grateful for the blessings and opprotunity I have! The cool breeze rushed into my face and the cold salty waves tickled as the water trickled up my red, sun burnt legs. Also on the Fourth of July we set out a nice and smooth blanket and sat on the orange and green strips and also watched the colorful fireworks explode into the air. Smiley faces, hearts, and sp much more ! We also went with some very fun families! I am so psyched for he rest of our joyful summer that lies ahead!!! :) !! Well I am in the silver air-conditioning car driving in a 12hour drive. Yes, what a joy! I am heading to bear lake!! Oh and I can't WAIT 4 girls camp!!! :) luv you all and sry if alot of the words are spelled wrong and things cause I'm on my mothers phone! Haha see ya and have an AMAZING summer!!!

Hannah

This is my friend Megan and I at our dance pictures! I just got done with a super fun dance camp. I love dance so much! It is so awesome!

*Just wanted to share that. :)

-HANNAH

Hannah- This and That

Reagan, totally amazing post. I was tearing up a bit girl! Guys, just FYI, I will be posting for a while. Reagan will be soaking in the sun in Cali and Elle will be boogie boarding at the beach. Seriously, I am so jealous.

Anyway, I hope your summer has been great! I have had a fantastic time this summer. Recently, we did a family vacation to Disneyland. It was a blast! We went on so many rides and ate lots of cotton candy. We had 11 people total in our family that came. We usually got our very seat or boat on the rides with all 11 of us. We even got our own row on Soarin' Over California, which is one of my most favorite rides.

HIGHLIGHT OF MY TRIP: When my awesome uncle managed to go on California Screamin' with me. Not every adult will go on a roller coaster that will go upside-down.

I hope everyone has had an awesome summer! TTYL!

Love,

HANNAH <3