2009 rewind part 1

I decided that it would be a good idea to briefly go over some of the main events that happened in 2009 for me. I didn't start my blog until November so I want to recap what happened in the months before. I cant believe how fast 2009 came and went, I hope to slow this new year down and live one day at a time and treasure things NOW instead of waiting to really treasure them later. I loved 2009 and the wonderful memories that I know I will take from this past year to treasure forever.

.January.

Whitney transferred from Sacramento State to Utah State to play volleyball with me! I was so excited that she made this decision, she has been so much happier in Logan with our coaching staff and being able to contribute her amazing talents! I cant wait for her to recover fully from her injury and play again!!



Can't forget the memorable birthday dinner at Tucanos for Shane.. hahaha.. funniest night ever, nobody was able to all be there at once.. but we made it work. =)



.February.


The infamous picture of (L to R) Katie, Jenna, Me, Chelsea, and Liz. Hahahahaha.



Shane gave his insights to the picture and had all of us crying, peeing, hurting cause we were laughing SO hard. This is wat he said.

"Katie looks like she is hanging upside down from a tree or possibly some monkey bars on a playground and she is totally ok with that."

"Jenna looks like Nelly Furtado singing Maneater on stage at a house party that no one came to, so she is just crazy."

"Christine looks like a clown fish."

"Chelsea looks like she is in love with the Jonas Brothers and she just saw Nick Jonas get out of his car."

"Liz is getting ready to get on the short bus to head to her 5th year of head start."



Mardigras & Hattie visiting!




.March/April.


True Aggie Night






.May/June/July.
.My Amazing Summer.


So this summer was one of a kind. I was able to move back home for a couple months and be with my Sister (in law) Jenn and my adorable nephews Jackson & Josh before they moved to the East Coast for Parker's job. Being home this summer was one of the best experinces of my life and one that I will always hold close to my heart. I was able to spend time with my beautiful baby sister Tegan and become really close to her. My mom and I also shared time together that I miss and am so excited to come home to be around her wonderful spirit. Even though the boys (Dad Parker and Shug) were out working most of the time I love having them around when I do to watch by example. They work so hard and they sacrifice so much of their time in order to bring home the bread. While all us girls get to relax and bond.. they are off doing the manly things they do. =) Here are some memorable pics from my summer.

Throwing rocks, and rocks, and rocks, in the pond.


Mom, Tegan and I got to go with Dad to Vegas while he had classes and had so much fun. We stayed at the Mirage and got to see the Cirque Du Soleil Show "The Beatles". It was A M A Z I N G!!

Mom & Tegan watching the Bellagio shows.




Tegan & I before the Cirque Du Soleil show.


Poolside with my beautiful momma!


Vegas


After Vegas we came home to Tegans new puppy Lillie!

Love at first sight.



Picking her up from Jackie, Lillie was so tired!



Precious.



She would fall asleep on me, I miss this!


In July I got to go to the Kenny Chesney Concert and then a trip to Vegas with Teej, Loey and Jenna. It was SOOO much fun! Thanks Teej!




TO BE CONTINUED

2009 rewind part 2

For my parents anniversary we went up to Flaming Gorge and rafted the Green River! Jenn had to stay home of course because she was too close to Tyce's due date we didnt want her going into labor on the rapids!! Haha.

The crew




Spending time with Jenn, Jackson and Josh! To my surprise I dont have one picture of Jenn and I, must have been cause she was pregnant, but she was so cute pregnant this time ( not so much with the twins ) hahaha jk jenn I love you but I should have gotten a pic with her!! O well.

Helping me fill up Oakies water. Precious faces!


Going to the Gym in Vernal with Jenn! I loved those drives and talks with her. It made my summer so much better.


And of course. THE FAMOUS WOODEN CHARLOTTE. YES I JUST NAMED HER JENN. CHARLOTTE. Jenn and I loved to watch Charlotte's outfits change from holiday to holiday. She never failed to give us a good laugh on the way to the gym.


Then another perfect angel of a nephew came into my life on July 31st 2009. Tyce Parker Morrill.



On a different note, my beloved Grandma Bliss passed away this summer on August 2nd. She was the most amazing lady I have ever known. I can't believe how strong and happy she stayed for so long. I will forever miss the way she would smile at me at first seeing me in the day and ask, "hows my sweetheart." She always, always made me feel loved and she always had her good sense of humor with her. "Excuse me miss, do you have access to the drinks?" I want to be just like her, hardworking and selfless in every way. I was blessed to have have spent some summer days with her while I was home.


Well that about sums up my summer of 2009, with school and volleyball following in the fall, now its time for Winter!


.December.

The ending of fall semester for Christmas break was sooo exciting to everyone in Logan.. except me. Sheldon and I had become really close friends, spending nearly everyday with each other, and this was the last time I would see him because he would be transferring to New York to play football next semester. I'm so glad I was able to spend the time I did with him, he made me a better person and made my bad days good ones. He supported me in volleyball and came to almost all my games, that kid is for sure one of my favorite people that I have ever met.

DRO



We got to spend time with Jackie and Tyler before they went to Oregon and took my baby Cole with them for Christmas :(. These are pictures Jackie took from Temple Square during our family weekend in Salt Lake.

Arriving from our WALK to temple square.. this is the picture i THINK i lost moms glove..


In front of the temple. Maybe I lost it here... haha..?



Every year we (as in mom and jackie) try to organize a service project for us to do while we are in Salt Lake for our weekend. This year we delivered food for the food bank. SO WONDERFUL.

In front of one of the houses.


Parker, Jenn and the boys were able to come home for Christmas! It was fun to spend time with them again we all haven't seen them since they moved in August! All of these are from Jenns camera I have no idea why my camera didn't take any!

Ready to go sledding/fourwheeling!



Acting out the Nativity. Jackson being Mary = Priceless.



Giving Joshy his Ellow dumptruck made my Christmas morning, thanks to Jenns advice :)



Jenn and my yearly attempt at a picture :)



Cutest Cowboy in town.



This Christmas is one to remember, especially as I cried my eyes out saying goodbye to Parker Jenn Jackson Josh Jackson Tyce and Jackson. =( I cant wait to be with them again in May! For a whole month! Because ONE summer with them obviously isnt enough!! I LOVE MY FAMILY!

Last Time As a Junior..

Last night was my last volleyball game at Utah State as a junior. Its so crazy to think that I am officially a senior now in volleyball.. with only one more season left. Time flew by and I'm not just saying that. I still remember coming up to Utah State my freshman year and it feels like that happened only 2 months ago. I literally feel like I blinked and now I'm a senior. I am so grateful that I was able to come up here and be on scholarship and have so many more blessings like who I have ended up living with, having the best friends that I have, having the opportunity I get to see my family often, and how well everything has flowed with hardly any complications up here in Logan. I know coming here was the right decision and I am so glad I made it when I did. I have had the best supportive group of people (Mom, Dad, Parker, Jenn, Jackie, Tyler, Shane, Tegan, Grandma Morrill, Grandma Bliss, Brady, Naki, Breanna, Whitney, Scooter, Kim Norman, Kim Murray, Bink, Mr. Morris, Rick Nielson, Larry Lentz, and many more I will think of later) to push me in life and I owe them so much!!! THANK YOU.
Haha that got sappy real fast. But we ended up winning last night in 4 games against Nevada, which is frustrating because they get to go to the WAC tournament and we barely lost the bid. This is the first year I have played up here when we ended the season ranked lower than 4th place. This year we finished 7th. Very, very frustrating especially because I know how amazing of volleyball players the girls are that are on our team. Yes we are young and we didn't have one senior on our team this year, but we all have had a high level of experience and we should have ended the season on a better note than we did.
Next year I am determined to be a better leader on and off the court. I am going to lead by a better example and be someone that they can turn to when times get rough. I hope I can be a fighter and never give up and always believe in anyone and everyone that is going to be on the team next year. I hope I can make a difference like the people who have influenced me have.


"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."

-John Quincy Adams



All of these photos were taken by Patrick Oden, he does a great job with aggie athletics.

Freezing Weather = Logan, Utah

Today.. It snowed!! I LOVE THE SNOW but it's FREEZING!! I forgot that Logan gets beyond polar during winter. No wearing spandex and tshirts outside today.. boo! Only boots and fur from now till May. Well maybe later, last year it snowed in June. Why do I live here again? Also I love how I had a bright orange parking ticket waiting for me on my car this morning. The cops seem to think its funny that handing out fake tickets to scare people with a note inside explaining how its that time of year for snowplows and cars aren't allowed to park on the street from 1 am to 6 am. Ha. Ha. Ha. Im a poor college student and can barely afford a snow scraper to scrape off the snow to GET to the ticket, let alone PAY for one! Save bright orange paper, knock on doors.


We went to the football game today too, in the blazing snow. It was sooo cold and half my butt went numb haha but we WON and it was about time! In the pic is Loey, Shio, Me, Whitney, and Summer. Where is my leg.


On a random note I made the most amazing omelet this mornin! The secret to making them fluffier is adding just a tiny bit of water to the eggs before putting them in the pan. Mommy taught me this =) I used way too many veggies but I honestly think I might go to culinary school if this keeps up. Watch out Picasso.

Did I really just get my own Blog?

Yea Buddy! I just got my own Blog. I know people dont really get these unless they are married, have kids and actually have a life haha! But as I read my sister in law's blog today I was thinking to myself how I need to start writing in a journal because there are so many important and fun things going on in my life that I want to remember for future reference. Life is a journey and the things that happen along the way shape your future whether you realize it or not. I want to be able to look back and see what happened in my life and see my growth from where I was to where I will be. This rocks because I can actually upload pictures so it will force me to begin using my camera more!
Im going to cross my fingers and hope this isnt an epic failure.
More to come, i'm off to watch Teej play women's basketball against Utah! Go Aggies!