Remember when I said that this girl was going on a mission to Taiwan?

Well, instead she decided to GET MARRIED!

So.

Without further ado.

Mrs. Nicole Rowberry.

And as you can see, I had a wonderful time at the wedding celebration.

The lovely evening included: s'mores, a mini high school reunion, a yummy pomegranate drink, fireworks, a bubbly pair of lovebirds, and yours truly.

Awesome: Having Nicole interrupt her conversation with a lady in line and whisper yell, "Michaela!" when she sees me waiting at the back of the line. Thanks for the early shout out.

Awkward: Chatting it up with the girls, including Nicole, when the photographer comes up and says, "Hey, go make s'mores so that I can get a picture." To which I responded, "Us?" Thinking I'm some kind of idiot, she says, "No.." I immediately knew she meant the bride and groom. Duh... 

After my long vacation in Carlsbad, I was able to spend some time at home in Logandale. 

I got to go to a couple of my little brother, Landon's, football games. 

I got to do some work around the house with Dad. 

I got to go running with Tibi. 

I got to spend some time with Lexie, Sharrid and the boys. 

It was great! 

I also got to have a neighbor reunion BBQ with these girls! 

Myself, Lexie, Mady, Tibi, Arie and Austrie enjoying our cheeseburgers and each other's company.

I was also treated to a wonderful Sunday School lesson given by Landon.

It's coming on Fall, which means, bring on the NCAA football games!

Landon gave a very detailed lesson on teams, conference updates, etc.

Leave it to Landon to know EVERYTHING about EVERY TEAM.

Prep for football season? Check.

Thanks Lando!

This Girl

is going on a mission

to this place.

Congratulations Nicole!

Taiwan will love you!

"We can lift ourselves, and others as well, when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues." thomas s. monson

i am so grateful. i am so blessed. there are some things that i am indescribably grateful for. words could never explain. here are just a few.

today i went to the temple. all i can say, is that there is no place i would rather be. i'm grateful for the temple.

i'm grateful for this. my heart. my heart is a dear friend of mine. it's through this heart, that my Father in heaven created, that i'm able to feel. it's this heart that the holy ghost touches, so that i can feel of God's love and know of His power. i love feeling the spirit. it's through this heart that i'm able to do that. my heart. i'm grateful for my heart.

i'm a student at byuidaho. i am learning new things every day. i'm gaining experience. i have the opportunity to feed my brain, open my mind and gain knowledge. i'm a student at byuidaho. i'm able to feel the spirit on my university campus. i'm grateful for the opportunity to learn in a spiritual environment.

words could never describe how grateful i am for my Savior. He saves me everyday. i love Him. i could never be anything without Him. i'm grateful for my Savior's love and grace.

i love God's creation. everything. everything about this natural earth is beautiful. i'm grateful for the beauty of the earth and the brightness it brings into my life.

i'll never be able to say how much i love these two people and how grateful i am for them. they are selfless. they are caring. they are loving. they are hard working. they are tenderhearted. they are forgiving. they are faithful. they are what i hope to be someday. i love and am grateful for the love of my parents, and the love they have for each other.

i love the beauty of innocence. i'm reminded of childhood innocence and purity when i'm surrounded by my niece and nephews. they are so perfect. if only i could be like them. i love their bright eyes and their optimism. i'm grateful for the example of children.

i love trying and experiencing new things. i'm so glad that i am able to make choices for myself and have personal experiences. i'm grateful for adventure.

friends are precious. true and close friends are rare. i've been able to make friends that will always have a special place in my heart. i'm grateful for friendship.

i've been lucky enough to grow up with 5 siblings. we are all friends and we are a close family. i love my siblings so much. i'm grateful for sisterly and brotherly affection.

This Labor Day weekend... I went to the lake! with Ashley, Kyle, Justine, Wade and Geoff. We enjoyed a nice day that included swimming, tubing, cliff jumping, yummy snacks and good company. It was also Dad's birthday! He turned the big 55! We celebrated with some peach cobbler. Here are some pictures of us at the lake.

Me, Ashley and Justine swimming.

Kyle and Geoff ready to tube.

Geoff cliff jumping.

Justine and Me

Me and Ashley.

Wade, Geoff and Justine

Ashley, Kyle and Me.

Well, I haven't recorded anything since Thanksgiving basically. So, here I am posting way too many pictures. Here is what I have done... (in backwards order)

Went to Carlsbad

Went to Provo

Tried to Snowboard

Went to Salt Lake City

Went to Mexico

Tried Blue Bell Ice Cream

Relaxed in Texas

Worked in Texas

Turned 22 and had a really fun Birthday party

Spent Christmas in Logandale

Wished everybody Merry Christmas

Tried to make some jewelry

Spent Thanksgiving in St. George with my family

This is Halloween! Everybody make a scene!
My friend Greg threw an awesome Halloween dance party at his place on Saturday night. It was way fun. I spent most of the night breaking down on the dance floor! Here are some pictures of us.

Me




Will and Savana
(the Mad Hatter and Alice)
They looked SO rad!


Me Steph Heather
(Minnie Mouse and Night Elf from Warcraft)


Danny as Indiana Jones


Greg the party host and also a hardcore Mousketeer! He looked awesome!


This is my Relief Society president, Kelly, dressed as Joan Jett.
Her boyfriend went as Alice Cooper. So original!


Here are some peeps dancing. The nasty naked one is dressed as a duffel bag.
I got a kick out of the two guys dressed as ketchup and mustard though.


Marc Will Aaron Greg


Dudebra Jeremy Heather Me

A golf themed birthday party! We looked like a bunch of nerds and had a good time with a putting competition and a "best dressed lady" and "best dressed gentleman" competition. We snacked on cheese and crackers and sipped on lemonade and had a great time.

Will and Savana looked great.

Cake


Danny and Marc


Nick


Greg Savana Will


Brandy and Danny