Cami the Favourite

Spring in Rexburg

2010-05-16T20:02:00.001-07:00

Haven't posted on here in forever, so I decided a Sunday night was the perfect time. As you all know, I started spring semester in April. It didn't exactly feel like spring when it snowed in May, but it's starting to warm up and was nice and sunny today. This semester has gone by so quickly, midterms are already fast approaching! I feel like I just barely got here.

I've had tons of fun with my roommates Mallory and Kaley. Mallory is the sweetest ever, and Kaley's hilarious. Last night we decided to have a girls night in. We made blonde brownies(minus the chocolate chips since we were short some ingredients) and danced around to some fun music. A video is posted on facebook!

Today we had stake conference. It was a broadcast from SLC and we got to hear from President Monson, which was sweet! After that I walked to the temple to do some scripture reading and such, and talked to the fam! That's always my favourite part of any day. Homesickness is no fun, but just talking to mum or dad or my siblings on the phone always makes me feel so much better. I miss you guys!

2009-11-30T20:31:00.000-08:00

Figured I need to catch up on my thankfuls after the last couple weeks..

-an amazing week in Palm Springs, CA
-that dad woke up at 1:30am and waited in line at best buy for me!
-that mum brought up my winter coat and clothes(and nutella!)
-loving parents who sacrifice everything for me
-all of my siblings; the fact that its important to all of us to spend precious time with each other
-a safe drive there and back--that Brad and Elisse were willing to drive me, and that my roommate, Jenny could squeeze me and my bags in her car!
-seeing Bradshaw, Jackson, and Olivia and how much they've grown
-playing with the kitty-a(as Jackson calls her)
-playing croquet with grandpa and the family
-seeing cousins and aunts and uncles
-grandpa's testimony and our Family home evening that we had
-grandma's amazing breakfasts every morning, and her loving hospitality
-aunt michelle's delicious candied yams and pies(specifically the chocolate macadamia nut)
-food, food, and more food
-enjoying warm weather
-going to the BYU v. Utah game on saturday with Brad and Elisse
-that BYU won and I got to storm the field!
-seeing some great old friends in provo
-christmas music that reminds me of the memorable christmas with family
-the fact that I will be back home in three weeks!(although that means finals are fast approaching.)

The past week with family was awesome, and I miss them already! Can't wait to be together this summer!

2009-11-17T20:15:00.000-08:00

my thankfuls for today:

1. Mum and Dad's advice, and the fact that they'll drop everything they're doing if they know I need to talk.

2. Sisters. I can't wait to see you guys!

3. Chocolate fountains. We dipped strawberries, bananas, pretzels, and marshmallows into them at our relief society enrichment tonight!

count down 'til I see my family on the 21st: 4 days!

2009-11-16T19:56:00.000-08:00

more thankfuls..

1. Cross country is over..it was way fun while it lasted, but I'm definately going to enjoy the 2 1/2 hours of sleeping in.

2. That its now in the single digit count down for Thanksgiving break!

3. Scarves and gloves. They make all the difference.

2009-11-10T17:23:00.001-08:00

Thankfuls:

1. Email and (can you believe I'm saying this?)blogs, so that when people don't answer their phones, at least I can feel closer to them by looking at their posts or emailing.

2. Gram's cooperation in letting me write my paper on her!

3. The devotionals here at BYUI. Today Elder Clayton, from the Presidency of the Seventy came and spoke to us. His talk was about having a firm foundation on the Saviour. It was so good! I look forward to going to devotional every week; even though it takes a big chunk of time out of the day, it refuels me for the rest of the week.

2009-11-09T19:20:00.000-08:00

Thankfuls:

1. The fact that you can change your facebook language to Pirate! Its hilarious, you should try it. It changes everything to say 'ohoy mateys!' and 'Arr, this be pleasin' to me eye'and calls everyone by 'lady' or 'cap'n', and calls people 'scallywags'. And when I changed it, it said "Th'saucy wench Cami be usin' Ye olde Facebook in th' tongue o' English(Pirate)" It made my day.

2. That my roommate, Jenny has a car. Its tough having to plan around her schedule as to when we can go, and sometimes I have to go a few days without certain foods, but I'm glad I can at least catch a ride with her sometimes!

3. Picture messages. The one Dani sent out of Jackson with glasses on was so cute! It makes me feel like I'm closer to my family!

2009-11-08T20:28:00.000-08:00

Sorry I'm a little behind..

Three Thankfuls:

1. Being able to read Conference talks. I didn't realize how much I'd missed, but now reading it after the fact I'm learning so much more.

2. Roommates that bake! Today Carissa made French Silk Chocolate Pie. I'm pretty excited.

3. Sunday afternoon naps.

Three things I'm thankful for

2009-11-04T18:17:00.000-08:00

1. My Dad's willingness to put money on my I-card so I can eat in the school's cafeteria and have some real food!

2. The power of prayer. I had a huge math exam today that I was dreading taking, and studied for hours on end. I prayed and prayed that I'd do well, took a big leap and took it on the first day the test opened..and aced it! I know heavenly father always hears and answers our prayers and I'm so thankful I can put my trust in him.

3. my roommate, Keesha. She's what keeps me sane here in our little bubble of Rexburg, Idaho.

Three things I'm thankful for

2009-11-01T15:08:00.000-08:00

Dani had a great idea for us Jackson girls. We're going to blog each day (or whenever I make it on the blog page) about what we're thankful for. So, as you all know, I'm a freshman at Brigham Young University-Idaho. I've loved being on my own and meeting new people. I've made some great friends and had a lot of fun. However, I've come to realize how much I depended on my family to always be there, and appreciate them so much more now that they aren't physically here with me.

So today, the things I am most thankful for are:
1. my family's comfort and support
2. cell phones to call mum whenever I want/need to talk
3. gram's banana bread recipe(I made some today!).

Tribute to my wonderful sister

2007-12-29T17:05:00.000-08:00

I just love my sister EC. She is pretty much my mentor. I'm so glad she's home to visit. I wish I had her natural blonde curly hair. I'm so glad we share the same dark brown eyes. She is so wonderful. She even helped me set up this blog.