A break from the Christmas Craze

Christmas season is full of good things. Yummy neighbor treats, lots of giving, and good attitudes. It's great. I love it, but being away from family is hard. I miss them especially since it feels like no one is in Provo right now. 

Amber Lynne came down for the weekend for a sista sleepover. and the whole fam came down for Uncle Curtis's birthday. I bawled I was so happy to see them. It was such a nice break to be with family again. Just like old times (missed ya Todd) 

just a tad excited to be together again

I think I scared Amber with my driving, she kept saying how much she forget what it was like driving with me? Poor thing, Good thing I gave her back to her hubby in one piece! 

We ALL Christmas shopped together and celebrated with Farr's Fresh, the mall was crazy town. I don't recommend waiting till the last second to get gifts. You will get a massive head ache. 

Sista Amber and I got celebratory pedicures that helped us prepare for a long day of Christmas shopping. 

Isn't she adorable? 

annnd then Red Mango for lunch. Holy cow. I could eat this for lunch every single day. It's HUGE and soo good. unfortunately the days go by so fast and I had to say good bye to everyone. Just one more day till I go home! 

Move to Provo and be my  Red Mango buddy?

pure heaven

2 more days till Christmas!! make sure you give Santa Cheese, it will work :) trust me. 

AND

2 days till Les Mes! So excited

I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas Eve and Christmas day! I will be enjoying mine with my family in Ogden. Have a Wonderful Christmas

Christmas Eve 2011

Called to serve

Dear Sister Houghton,

You are hereby called to serve in the New Jersey Morristown Mission

My brain was spinning a million miles an hour. This is what I was thinking....

"WOW"

"I've never been there"

"I can teach Cake Boss :) " 

"Where the heck is Morrriss-town.... Morristown?... ?"

"IM GOING ON A MISSION" 

"Maybe I'll baptize Snookie...and her baby?"

"I'm SO glad I'm going somewhere in the states"

"Heavenly Father Knows me" 

"Clean water. yay"

"English Speaking!"

"Why am I crying? Oh yeah I always cry"

"I love my family"

"I'm still crying..."

"APRIL 17th??"

"I love this gospel"

"Wow the spirit is so strong"

"This is where I'm supposed to go!"

"I hope I get an accent"

"What if I teach a member of the mofia?"

"I probably shouldn't tell people I like the Yankees"

"I'm still bawling?"

I can’t wait to go serve in New Jersey. Words honestly can’t express the joy and peace that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings me, and now I get to share that with all those New Jersiers. Joisey? I need to get that accent down.

State flag

Grandpa and Grandma came up with me to open the call, they came up early so I could be there when it came in the mail. I love them!

It's here! So amazing

Thanks to all of my Family, wonderful neighbors (who are basically family) and my friends/sistas, and everyone I skyped with. Honestly Thanks for ALL the love and support. It means so much to me.

Shout out to Pam Harris for making me the cutest missionary cake ever! She is amazing."

so cute! 

Finals are over. Can I get an AMEN?!!! It was a busy week and now time to enjoy the Christmas spirit. The countdown is on... 9 days! woot woot. 8 days till I see my familia! Aww can't wait

That also means 9 days till Les Miserable comes out!! Nothing would bring me more joy than to see that movie on Christmas day....Hint hint Santa :)

I can't wait to start this new chapter of my life. 120 days and counting!